Trustee, Trustee Area 2 — Lodi Unified School District

Richard Vasquez was born in San Joaquin Valley and has the desire to be supportive as a public servant. He is committed to helping the educational system by running for Lodi Unified School Board. Richard has served as Trustee for San Joaquin Delta College. His devotion for politics provides a voice for students and teachers. He is active in the community as Vice President for Stockton Kiwanis club, he volunteers in events such as Greek festival, Love Lodi and Hutchin Street Square. Richard 's experience on the Stockton Measure W, Lodi community action board, past commissions such as:  Lodi homeless, Lodi arts commission, Lodi pets commission and Lodi lions has strengthen his ability to understand the role of a public servant.

Richard believes that diversity is the key to student success and achievement. His  Philosophy is that all students must have professional development and academic discipline. Dual enrollment is a positive outcome for all students. However, with the on-going pandemic safety is the motivation for students, teachers and administration. As a trustee, the number one goal is to ensure that distance learning can be a positive outcome for students and educators. Creating a learning curve that enhances the ability for under-setting the technology platforms that will provide successful experiences through distance learning. Once elected I would seek positive opportunities for student engagement, community involvement and changing board policy due to the pandemic. Thus, creating a guideline for parents and students to know how to navigate with home devices and provide academic tools such as Wi-Fi hubs and or stationary learning centers.