Sara Davalos: Candidate Profile

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Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioQA Bio City: MundeleinWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Twitter: Candidate did not respond.Facebook: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Mundelein High School District 120 School Board Age: 51Family: I was born in Mexico. I'm the 9th child of 11 kids. My parents worked very hard in this country to provided us with the daily necessities. My parents tought us to be respectful and to work hard for what we want to accomplish. Mundelein is part of many great memories. I'm married to Jose Davalos. We both are very hard working and responsible people. We been married for 23 years. We have two children. Scarlett, 20 and attending CLC. Eduardo 16 a Junior at MHS. I like to volunteer and help my community.Occupation: Manufacture Supervisor at SELEducation: I grew up in Mundelein, went to Hawthorn school then Carl Sandburg. I started High school at MHS, but my parents decided to return to Mexico and could not finish my education. However, years later, I came back to the United State and got my GED.Civic involvement: I have participate in many way in Mundelein, I became coach at AYSO when both of my kids started playing soccer. I also got involved in the bilingual committed in Washington school for couple years, and volunteered at any event I could help. Furthermore, I taught religious classes at Santa Maria Del Popolo for seven years. Currently I visit the ill and elderly at their homes.Elected offices held: Been a SBM is a great experience. I learned about the processes, policies,school laws, and how they are applied. It has been a great experience to learn the different aspects of MHS. Superintendent, principal, teachers, staff and SBM at Mundelein High School strive to have the best innovated, technology and most qualified teachers to provide the best education for all students.Mundelein provides a broad of academic to all student to achieve there goal. I hope to be the voice of many Latinos in the community to achieve a better tomorrow.Questions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?I filled in this position for the last 3 months. I always been involved in my kids education. While attending several meetings I notice there is a need of a Latino voice to bring any concern to the school board committee. Introduce the Spanish people to become more active in our kids education by participating in different events the school offers to help the students suceed.What do you think about the process for measuring student success in your district? Is it adequate? What changes, if any, do you propose?Through our monthly meetings. The principal provides students academic update. However, different chair member shows graphs and walks us through the process of how students are achieving their goals. The measurement is adequate because the children are given all the tools they need to succeed academically. This can be seen through the teachers providing any academic support the students may needs.How big a role do you think the board of education should play in setting the curriculum for students and what ideas do you have for changes to the current curriculum?The board members plays a very important role when making decision, it is good to have input from a different perspective. When an area of concern is brought up by the superintended, principle or staff chair members they also diligent research prior to presenting their proposal. At the moment I don't have any ideas for the current curriculum, but we drive ownership to the teachers who interact more with the students.What budget issues will your district have to confront and what measures do you support to address them? If you believe cuts are necessary, what programs and expenses should be reduced or eliminated? On the income side, do you support any tax or fee increases?In my short time as a board member, all I can say is that Mundelein High School has a great financial person who is always looking after the district budget. He is very proactive, always finding ways to save and keeping the budget in positive numbers.What role can and should school choice play in your district? If Congress or the state approves a voucher system or other means giving students broader choices among public and private schools, how will that affect your district? What is the appropriate response for the board of education of a public school system?I had the opportunity to have my daughter in a private school for a few years. I like the moral principles and family oriented curriculum. As a parent I had to do a lot of volunteer hours to keep the cost down. the class size were small, this allowed more attention per student. Unfortunately, while my daughter was enrolled,private school did not get enough financial support from the state. The school budget is base on tuition from students enrollment and fundraiser. With that said, it limits the child's academically since private school may not get enough funding to get the students tools they need to succeed. Public school budget is base on Village population, business and property taxes, which give better vision on planning and opportunities to implement latest technology or resources to help children succeed. In the end, both private ant public focus to provide the best education for the student.What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?As a candidate, all issues are important. We just need to continue working for a better community, encourage our kids the importance of education and to graduate. Along with encouraging them to attend college, to make a difference in our community,and to be a better person in society. That is my goal.Please name one current leader who most inspires you.Pope Francis inspire me, through his humility,to serve my community. He is open minded and brings peace to a world that is much in need.What is the biggest lesson you learned at home growing up?Work hard to achieve goals. I also learned to be respectful, honest, and to keep family unity.If life gave you one do-over, what would you spend it on?Soccer coach, I always been a big soccer fan. At work I'm always requesting a TV in the cafeteria to watch the World Cup.What was your favorite subject in school and how did it help you in later life?Music, I like to listen to a wide variety of music, especially in my most stressful moments. It motivates me to achieve my daily goals.If you could give your children only one piece of advice, what would it be?Believe in your self regardless of the obstacles on the path.