Meet Mica Arellano — a 30-year educator stepping up to restore excellence, safety, and accountability in our schools.

For too many families in District 5, it feels like our schools are moving in the wrong direction.
Classroom safety is no longer guaranteed
Academic standards are being diluted
Parents feel left out of key decisions
Teachers are overwhelmed and under-supported
Resources aren’t reaching students effectively
For decades, education worked because it stayed focused on the basics—safe classrooms, strong academics, and partnership between parents and teachers.
Today, many families feel that focus has been lost.
This isn’t about blame.
It’s about getting back to what works.
With over 30 years in the classroom, she understands what’s at stake—and what needs to change.



Real change doesn’t come from slogans—it comes from getting the basics right and staying focused on what works.
That’s exactly what the Five-Star Education Standard delivers.
Every child deserves to learn in a secure, structured environment where classrooms are focused on learning.
Return to strong, measurable curriculum standards that prepare students for real academic and career success.
Support and retain great educators by reducing burnout and ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
Parents are not spectators—they are partners. Their voice should be respected and included in key decisions.
Every tax dollar should be focused on students and classrooms—not wasted on unnecessary bureaucracy.
Without strong leadership:
Students fall further behind in core subjects
Teachers continue to leave the profession
Parents feel increasingly disconnected from decisions
Classrooms become less structured and less safe
Public trust in education continues to decline
SAFE SCHOOLS:
Students learn in environments where safety and structure come first.
STRONG ACADEMICS:
Clear standards that prepare students for real-world success.
SUPPORTED TEACHERS
Educators are respected and empowered to stay in the profession.
EMPOWERED PARENTS
Parents are informed, included, and respected as partners in education.
RESPONSIBLE SPENDING
Resources are focused directly on students and classrooms.

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