Getting The Job Done for NMUSD

It will be busy campaign season and if anyone asks for a lawn sign and why you support Ersoylu for re-election, here are some facts.

Dr. Ersoylu is an independent thinker with over 20 years of professional experience supporting children and families. PhD from UC Irvine, and a BS in Resource Economics from University of New Hampshire. Business owner, using data, research and policy expertise to help nonprofits and government agencies have more impactful programs.

Leah has a record of service to children and families.

• As a parent of a teen, in touch with the issues facing kids today.

• Helped to lead the recent positive transformation at the District in recent years.

• Advocate for Parent Rights & Involvement. Passed Parental Rights & Responsibilities Policy

Academic Success:

• Chronic Absences declined from 21% to 12%.

• Increased electives and extracurricular options at TeWinkle.

• Estancia was awarded 2024 California Distinguished School Award.

• Increased CTE Pathways.

• Got District to pay for Science Camp so all sites have access – regardless of site funds.

• Updated reading curriculum so that we have increased literacy and reading scores.

• We have streamlined math curriculum for k-12 so that it is now aligned and should impact scores soon.

• Test scores have rebounded – learning loss is in the rearview mirror.

• Implemented Transitional Kindergarten district wide.

• We have expanded learning programs and supports to keep students engaged before and after school.

Keeping Kids Safe:

• Ensure Narcan/naloxone is available at all school sites.

• Making sure each school site has Counselor.

• Increased # of campus safety officers/SROs on campuses.

• Increased security technology and cameras on campuses.

• Increased mental health support programs on campuses.

• Authored the cannabis resolution (passed unanimously); a letter urging the City Council to curb the number of ‘pot shops’ and use tax revenue for youth programs.

• Passed cell phone policy.

• E-bike safety measures were implemented.

• Updated Safety Plans at all school sites.

• Partnered with parents to provide parent education series on issues ranging from AI to online safety, cyber security and online bullying and parental controls.

• Go-Guardian app for parents to be able to put safety limits on District-issued Chromebooks.

• Advocated for anti-bullying and anti-hate programs at school sites.

Updating Facilities/ Infrastructure:

• Building Estancia Theater within budget, while also preserving the historic Estancia Lawn, a 1-acre beloved green space.

• Approved the first-ever NMUSD Facilities Master Plan, making infrastructure spending decisions more proactive to avoid wasteful spending.

• Advocated for shade structures that allow for sun-safety for our kids.

• In process of renovating all the Multi-Purpose Rooms District-wide.

• Partner with local organizations to conduct beautification and community projects on our campuses.

Financial Steward:

• Ensured NMUSD remains fiscally strong with a Moody’s AAA bond rating.

• Our reserves exceed state recommendations.