Sara

PEREZ

SCHOOL BOARD AREA 4

Better Finances.

Brighter Futures.

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STABILITY

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Sara Perez brings extensive school finance ​expertise to her candidacy, ensuring ​taxpayer money is used effectively to ​benefit all students. With a proven record ​of turning around financially distressed ​districts, she’s focused on securing sound ​education, raising teacher salaries, and ​attracting top educators. At a time when ​the board lacks this expertise, Sara’s skills ​are crucial as the district faces financial ​challenges and potential funding cuts.

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LEADERSHIP

for Teachers

Sara has a proven record of strong ​leadership in school districts and is ​committed to ensuring that teachers are ​respected, treated as professionals, and ​fully supported by the administration. ​She has experience negotiating on ​behalf of teachers to secure better ​working conditions and is dedicated to ​restoring a positive work environment. ​Recognizing the dissatisfaction among ​many educators, Sara is determined to ​rebuild trust, foster a more supportive ​atmosphere, and ensure that teachers ​have the resources they need to excel ​for the benefit of all students.

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EMPOWERMENT

for Students

Sara Perez is deeply committed to ​preparing students for the challenges and ​opportunities of the future. She advocates ​for an educational approach that goes ​beyond traditional academics, focusing ​on developing essential soft skills like ​creativity, collaboration, communication, ​and critical thinking. Sara champions ​engaging students in hands-on, problem-​based learning and STEAM activities, ​ensuring they are well-equipped to ​navigate and succeed in an evolving ​world.

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ENDORSEMENTS

I am honored to endorse Sara Perez for the ​upcoming school board election. Having ​had the privilege of working alongside her ​during my tenure as Assistant ​Superintendent of Human Resources in the ​Salinas City Elementary School District, I ​can confidently say that Sara embodies the ​qualities needed for this role. Her deep ​integrity and dedication to the needs of ​students have been evident throughout her ​long career as an educator and now as a ​grandparent of students. Sara’s ​understanding of the complexities of ​education, coupled with her unwavering ​commitment to student success, makes her ​uniquely qualified to serve our community. ​Her experience as a Chief Business Officer ​has given her a comprehensive ​understanding of the financial and ​operational aspects of running a school ​district, and her compassion for students ​ensures that every decision she makes is ​grounded in their best interests.

Dr. Beatriz S. Chaidez, Chancellor SJECCD

Our students deserve the highest quality ​education possible. Sara knows education ​financing and will ensure our School Board ​monitors and reviews expenditures to meet ​the needs of the students. She has ​grandchildren attending our district ​schools, and she is committed to positive ​change. I truly believe she will make a ​difference for the students of SCESD.

Jennifer Zanzot, Former Principal

Sara Perez has proven herself over and ​over to be a fiscal expert and her ​experience will provide the leadership ​SCESD needs.

Pamela Conner, Former SETC President

Sarah is a proven champion for public ​education & will be the dynamic leader, ​deeply needed for the Salinas City ​Elementary School District!

Vanessa Robinson, SUHSD Trustee

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COMMENDATIONS

"Sara Perez brings 40 years of invaluable ​experience as a Chief Business Officer in ​K-12 educational settings. Her deep ​expertise in school finance ensures that ​every dollar is aligned with and supports ​the instructional goals of a district. Sara ​has a remarkable ability to guide districts ​in reducing expenses while maximizing ​the impact of funds on essential ​programs. Her commitment to financial ​transparency and effectiveness makes her ​an ideal candidate for a board position, ​where her insights can help drive ​educational success."

Dr. Daisy Morales, Superintendent

"Sara Perez as a truly outstanding Chief ​Business Official and Assistant ​Superintendent for Business Services and ​Human Resources. I have worked with Ms. ​Perez since 2007. She is always in the ​forefront of our 24 school districts in ​ensuring the County Office of Education is ​addressing financial needs of school ​districts and emerging issues. We often ​turn to Ms. Perez for committee work on ​behalf of all school districts. I have found ​that Ms. Perez is always to the point with a ​"no nonsense" attitude that holds others ​accountable for their actions. Ms. Perez ​analyzes issues and backs up her findings ​and recommendations with facts. She is a ​person of great character and integrity ​who can be trusted. I have found that she ​always says what needs to be said honestly ​and respectfully. She can be counted upon ​to make difficult decisions for what is best ​for students, her school district and the ​common good."

Nancy Kotowski, Ph.D, Monterey County ​Superintendent of Schools

"Sara is a true professional. She treats ​everyone with respect and manages ​people effectively. She understands the ​process involved in planning, developing, ​implementing and evaluating ​constructive change in her assigned ​areas. Sara has made invaluable ​contributions as a member of the ​Superintendent's cabinet team. Due to ​her exceptional analytical skills, I have ​depended on her to research and ​recommend solutions to a wide range of ​complex administrative problems. Sara is ​a hard worker and takes pride in the ​quality of her work."

William Stratton, Ed.D, Superintendent


"I have worked directly with Sara and she ​is extremely helpful in providing ​information and in helping solve problems ​to assist programs. This is critical for a ​quality program. Even though in recent ​times it has been very difficult to maintain ​school financial stability, she has done so ​and has allowed the school to continue to ​improve the technology program, ​maintain and improve facilities, allow for ​increased staff benefits and salaries, ​provide for additional staff training, and ​improve the curriculum program. This is ​only possible if a school has a talented, ​dynamic, and professional business ​person. Sara demonstrates all of these ​qualities in an exemplary way as Assistant ​Superintendent of Business."

Mike Brusa, Assistant Superintendent

"Sara is a very valuable asset to the ​District, providing the Board and other ​stakeholders clear and concise ​information on the very complicated ​subject of school finance. With her ​guidance, Gonzales has been able to ​avoid the issues faced by many other ​districts such as layoffs and continued ​furlough days. It would be difficult to ​replace Sara with someone of equal skill ​and competence levels. I have, during my ​twelve-year tenure on the Gonzales ​Unified School District's Board of ​Trustees, Worked with three Business ​Officers and one Business Officer ​Consultant. I have found Sara to be the ​be the most competent and the one who ​has provided the most clarity to the ​difficult subject of school finance." ​Wendy Franscioni, Board of Trustees ​Gonzales Unified School District


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