1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:08,742 ♪♪ 2 00:00:10,810 --> 00:00:11,811 Hi, there. 3 00:00:11,911 --> 00:00:12,979 My name is Chandra Hampson, 4 00:00:13,079 --> 00:00:14,180 and I'm running 5 00:00:14,280 --> 00:00:15,448 to be your next school board member. 6 00:00:15,548 --> 00:00:16,916 I'm running because our children 7 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:18,985 deserve a transformative education. 8 00:00:19,085 --> 00:00:20,186 I began advocating 9 00:00:20,286 --> 00:00:21,421 in our schools six years ago, 10 00:00:21,521 --> 00:00:22,622 when my own children 11 00:00:22,722 --> 00:00:24,257 started attending public schools. 12 00:00:24,357 --> 00:00:25,392 Seattle is a world-class city 13 00:00:25,492 --> 00:00:26,726 that has the potential to be 14 00:00:26,826 --> 00:00:28,561 a national leader in education. 15 00:00:28,661 --> 00:00:29,763 However, like every parent, 16 00:00:29,863 --> 00:00:30,797 I've noticed 17 00:00:30,897 --> 00:00:32,065 the many difficulties. 18 00:00:32,165 --> 00:00:33,133 Seattle public schools 19 00:00:33,233 --> 00:00:34,200 face major challenges 20 00:00:34,300 --> 00:00:35,869 around equity, family engagement, 21 00:00:35,969 --> 00:00:37,670 and fiscal transparency. 22 00:00:37,771 --> 00:00:39,272 You've probably heard the big debates 23 00:00:39,372 --> 00:00:40,373 over our priorities 24 00:00:40,473 --> 00:00:41,641 for Seattle public schools. 25 00:00:41,741 --> 00:00:42,776 Some argue we should focus 26 00:00:42,876 --> 00:00:43,777 on making Seattle 27 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:44,878 an innovative district 28 00:00:44,978 --> 00:00:46,012 that tackles social inequity 29 00:00:46,112 --> 00:00:47,013 and develops programs 30 00:00:47,113 --> 00:00:48,148 that prepare our kids 31 00:00:48,248 --> 00:00:50,083 for an increasingly global world. 32 00:00:50,183 --> 00:00:51,117 Others say that we should focus 33 00:00:51,217 --> 00:00:52,485 on the fundamentals, 34 00:00:52,585 --> 00:00:53,686 a well-run school district 35 00:00:53,787 --> 00:00:55,155 that provides a safe, 36 00:00:55,255 --> 00:00:56,756 stable learning environment. 37 00:00:56,856 --> 00:00:58,925 The truth is we can do both. 38 00:00:59,025 --> 00:01:00,193 When we address inequity, 39 00:01:00,293 --> 00:01:01,694 we work to foster an environment 40 00:01:01,795 --> 00:01:02,695 that's safe and stable 41 00:01:02,796 --> 00:01:04,030 for all students. 42 00:01:04,130 --> 00:01:05,098 And when we focus on 43 00:01:05,198 --> 00:01:06,566 transparency and accountability, 44 00:01:06,666 --> 00:01:07,634 we build a culture 45 00:01:07,734 --> 00:01:08,802 that demands results 46 00:01:08,902 --> 00:01:10,470 and puts students first. 47 00:01:10,570 --> 00:01:11,538 To accomplish our goals, 48 00:01:11,638 --> 00:01:12,539 we need a school board 49 00:01:12,639 --> 00:01:14,007 with the right combination 50 00:01:14,107 --> 00:01:16,142 of passion and experience. 51 00:01:16,242 --> 00:01:18,244 As president of the Seattle Council PTSA, 52 00:01:18,344 --> 00:01:19,479 I've led groups of parents, 53 00:01:19,579 --> 00:01:20,547 community stakeholders, 54 00:01:20,647 --> 00:01:21,915 and elected officials, 55 00:01:22,015 --> 00:01:22,916 protecting funding 56 00:01:23,016 --> 00:01:24,117 and delivering results 57 00:01:24,217 --> 00:01:25,218 for Seattle students. 58 00:01:25,318 --> 00:01:26,219 I have an MBA from 59 00:01:26,319 --> 00:01:27,487 the University of Washington 60 00:01:27,587 --> 00:01:29,122 and decades of experience in budgeting. 61 00:01:29,222 --> 00:01:30,123 I've consulted 62 00:01:30,223 --> 00:01:31,124 on many educational issues, 63 00:01:31,224 --> 00:01:32,192 including in and around 64 00:01:32,292 --> 00:01:33,326 marginalized groups 65 00:01:33,426 --> 00:01:34,461 and, as a proud 66 00:01:34,561 --> 00:01:35,528 Native American parent, 67 00:01:35,628 --> 00:01:36,863 indigenous populations. 68 00:01:36,963 --> 00:01:38,398 I will be a strong advocate for 69 00:01:38,498 --> 00:01:39,732 well-funded public schools 70 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:41,067 and equity in education, 71 00:01:41,167 --> 00:01:42,702 including eliminating disparities 72 00:01:42,802 --> 00:01:44,471 around racial and gender lines. 73 00:01:44,571 --> 00:01:45,638 Through my work, 74 00:01:45,738 --> 00:01:47,107 I'm proud to have earned the support of 75 00:01:47,207 --> 00:01:48,508 Representative Gerry Pollet, 76 00:01:48,608 --> 00:01:50,877 former Representative Jessyn Farrell, 77 00:01:50,977 --> 00:01:52,078 the 46th legislative 78 00:01:52,178 --> 00:01:53,146 district Democrats, 79 00:01:53,246 --> 00:01:54,747 Council Member Debora Juarez, 80 00:01:54,848 --> 00:01:55,748 school board members 81 00:01:55,849 --> 00:01:57,183 Jill Geary and Zachary DeWolf, 82 00:01:57,283 --> 00:01:58,551 and many more. 83 00:01:58,651 --> 00:01:59,919 If you're looking for someone 84 00:02:00,019 --> 00:02:01,688 with a passion for social justice 85 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:03,089 and the experience to get things done, 86 00:02:03,189 --> 00:02:04,324 my name is Chandra Hampson. 87 00:02:04,424 --> 00:02:06,359 I would be honored to have your vote. 88 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:09,028 Hi. My name is Rebeca Muñiz, 89 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:10,330 and I'm running to be 90 00:02:10,430 --> 00:02:11,564 your next Seattle school board director, 91 00:02:11,664 --> 00:02:12,932 position 3. 92 00:02:13,032 --> 00:02:14,767 I was raised by my mother, Alma, 93 00:02:14,868 --> 00:02:16,369 who immigrated from Mexico. 94 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,104 I grew up watching her do whatever it took 95 00:02:18,204 --> 00:02:19,839 to take care of her family. 96 00:02:19,939 --> 00:02:20,907 I would sit quietly 97 00:02:21,007 --> 00:02:22,542 while watching her clean offices, 98 00:02:22,642 --> 00:02:24,711 vacuum floors, empty trash bins, 99 00:02:24,811 --> 00:02:25,979 and Windex windows. 100 00:02:26,079 --> 00:02:27,080 Dripping in sweat, she would 101 00:02:27,180 --> 00:02:28,581 apologize again and again, 102 00:02:28,681 --> 00:02:29,749 saying, "I'm sorry. 103 00:02:29,849 --> 00:02:31,584 Just one more office." 104 00:02:31,684 --> 00:02:32,785 Throughout the years, 105 00:02:32,886 --> 00:02:33,887 her encouragement and determination 106 00:02:33,987 --> 00:02:35,421 helped me to pursue an education 107 00:02:35,522 --> 00:02:37,090 and get a good job. 108 00:02:37,190 --> 00:02:38,224 My mentors along the way 109 00:02:38,324 --> 00:02:39,626 have shown me that all it takes 110 00:02:39,726 --> 00:02:41,294 is one person to believe 111 00:02:41,394 --> 00:02:42,829 and invest in a child 112 00:02:42,929 --> 00:02:43,897 for them to believe 113 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:44,931 in themselves. 114 00:02:45,031 --> 00:02:45,932 I graduated from 115 00:02:46,032 --> 00:02:46,966 the University of Washington 116 00:02:47,066 --> 00:02:48,201 with a master's degree 117 00:02:48,301 --> 00:02:49,302 in education policy 118 00:02:49,402 --> 00:02:50,303 and leadership. 119 00:02:50,403 --> 00:02:51,471 Now I'm running to serve as 120 00:02:51,571 --> 00:02:52,839 a Seattle school board director 121 00:02:52,939 --> 00:02:54,374 in order to help more kids 122 00:02:54,474 --> 00:02:55,808 find their own opportunity 123 00:02:55,909 --> 00:02:57,010 to a brighter future. 124 00:02:57,110 --> 00:02:58,745 I have three things I care about most. 125 00:02:58,845 --> 00:02:59,846 First, transparency 126 00:02:59,946 --> 00:03:00,947 and accountability. 127 00:03:01,047 --> 00:03:01,948 I want to lead 128 00:03:02,048 --> 00:03:03,049 with the community behind me, 129 00:03:03,149 --> 00:03:04,484 not the other way around. 130 00:03:04,584 --> 00:03:05,585 This means I will commit 131 00:03:05,685 --> 00:03:06,586 to weekly office hours 132 00:03:06,686 --> 00:03:07,987 at accessible locations 133 00:03:08,087 --> 00:03:09,856 but also being transparent 134 00:03:09,956 --> 00:03:11,057 about our budget. 135 00:03:11,157 --> 00:03:12,559 Second, I want to increase 136 00:03:12,659 --> 00:03:14,260 opportunities for all students. 137 00:03:14,360 --> 00:03:15,862 I will fight for a greater focus 138 00:03:15,962 --> 00:03:17,363 on racial equity and inclusion 139 00:03:17,463 --> 00:03:19,199 in all levels of the school board. 140 00:03:19,299 --> 00:03:20,300 We need to address 141 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:21,968 the specific needs of students, 142 00:03:22,068 --> 00:03:23,303 from providing ethnic studies 143 00:03:23,403 --> 00:03:24,804 to increasing girls' participation 144 00:03:24,904 --> 00:03:25,872 in STEM activities 145 00:03:25,972 --> 00:03:27,073 to after-school opportunities 146 00:03:27,173 --> 00:03:28,575 that serve low-income students, 147 00:03:28,675 --> 00:03:29,609 queer students, 148 00:03:29,709 --> 00:03:30,843 and students of color. 149 00:03:30,944 --> 00:03:32,378 Third, student stability. 150 00:03:32,478 --> 00:03:33,580 We need to increase 151 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:35,248 wraparound services for students 152 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:37,016 experiencing housing instability. 153 00:03:37,116 --> 00:03:38,117 There should be 154 00:03:38,218 --> 00:03:39,219 a family engagement professional 155 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:40,386 at every school. 156 00:03:40,486 --> 00:03:42,222 We also need to review and reform 157 00:03:42,322 --> 00:03:43,623 current disciplinary practices 158 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:44,891 that harm students of color 159 00:03:44,991 --> 00:03:46,392 at higher rates. 160 00:03:46,492 --> 00:03:48,428 I am so grateful for the community leaders 161 00:03:48,528 --> 00:03:49,562 and organizations 162 00:03:49,662 --> 00:03:50,797 who endorse my vision, 163 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:52,432 including school board directors 164 00:03:52,532 --> 00:03:54,133 Eden Mack and Scott Pinkham, 165 00:03:54,234 --> 00:03:55,401 Council Member Lorena González, 166 00:03:55,501 --> 00:03:56,903 State Senators Joe Nguyen 167 00:03:57,003 --> 00:03:58,238 and Bob Hasegawa, 168 00:03:58,338 --> 00:03:59,806 and the 46th Democrats. 169 00:03:59,906 --> 00:04:01,074 Thank you for engaging, 170 00:04:01,174 --> 00:04:02,508 and I hope to have your vote August 6th. 171 00:04:02,609 --> 00:04:03,743 Again, my name is Rebeca Muñiz, 172 00:04:03,843 --> 00:04:04,744 and I'm running for 173 00:04:04,844 --> 00:04:06,613 Seattle school board position 3.