Immigrant mom challenges Lennox school incumbents
Mercedes Ibarra's desire to better herself and improve her schools makes for a compelling story in the race for the Lennox School District board. She emigrated from Nicaragua 15 years ago and now (with two children in district schools) is taking on incumbents Mary Davis and Angela Fajardo.
Ibarra, 44, said the school board decides issues "only at the table. They don't come to the different schools to see problems and listen to the parents, listen to the teachers and listen to the students."The mother of two girls who attend Lennox schools, Ibarra is in her second year as Moffett PTA president. She formerly owned a clothing store and is now taking night classes to improve her English.
Ibarra wants to get board members out in the field more, specifically to school site councils.
Voters in the community will also weigh in on Measure L, a nearly $11-million bond to upgrade technology at district campuses and expand the Lennox Math, Science and Technology Academy
Read Laura Davis' story on the race and companion piece on Measure L in today's Daily Breeze for more.