Kelly has the leadership experience that matters
as a Pleasanton Unified School District Trustee!
Trustee Mokashi's unwavering commitment to her priorities, particularly collaborative decision-making with our educational partners, is a testament to her belief in the power of collective input. She is dedicated to improving fiscal oversight and fostering an equity-centered education for every child, including our most vulnerable students. This approach ensures that every voice is heard and valued in shaping the future of our schools.
“There is much work that lies ahead for our district,” Mokash stated, including a continued need for increased oversight of the decisions that impact financial allocation and spending, resolving ongoing issues with overspending contractual services and expensive litigation related to special education services. In the coming term, Trustee Mokashi plans to focus on these financial challenges and
A Need for Strong Leadership is Paramount Now More Than Ever
The next several months will be critical to providing districtwide direction. PUSD staff and the Board are working with the interim superintendent during a transition phase prior to the timeline for the Board of Trustees to hire a permanent superintendent. As a trustee, I believe that hiring a superintendent is one of the most essential jobs a trustee must do, and I eagerly embrace that task with a deep understanding of what our Pleasanton community needs for future leadership...a leader that will help take Pleasanton forward with the experience necessary to regain trust, patience, and with the students' best interests in mind. I know and understand what our community needs for transformational change!
Testimonials
Geri Ledford - Retired Federal Grants Supervisor - Garfield Public Schools
Annabelle Kim - Georgetown University Student - Former Foothill Graduate, PUSD Student Trustee
Geri Ledford - Retired Federal Grants Supervisor - Garfield Public Schools
"Kelly took our school district of independent-working elementary schools and pulled them together into a cohesive elementary district with common goals and provided the guidance for us to achieve them."
Cheryl Atkins - Past President of the Association of Pleasanton Teachers
Annabelle Kim - Georgetown University Student - Former Foothill Graduate, PUSD Student Trustee
Geri Ledford - Retired Federal Grants Supervisor - Garfield Public Schools
“Kelly Mokashi is genuine and shows true leadership. Over the past two years, I've witnessed her unwavering commitment to our schools. Kelly doesn’t shy away from tough questions or taking a stand, even if it means being the lone voice. She comes to every board meeting fully prepared and ready to advocate for all students, especially the
“Kelly Mokashi is genuine and shows true leadership. Over the past two years, I've witnessed her unwavering commitment to our schools. Kelly doesn’t shy away from tough questions or taking a stand, even if it means being the lone voice. She comes to every board meeting fully prepared and ready to advocate for all students, especially the most vulnerable. Her willingness to listen and explain her perspective, even in disagreement, sets her apart as a true champion for our community.”
Annabelle Kim - Georgetown University Student - Former Foothill Graduate, PUSD Student Trustee
Annabelle Kim - Georgetown University Student - Former Foothill Graduate, PUSD Student Trustee
Annabelle Kim - Georgetown University Student - Former Foothill Graduate, PUSD Student Trustee
"Kelly is a dedicated advocate for educational equity. In my time working with her on the PUSD Board of Trustees, she has demonstrated time and time again her unfaltering responsibility to her constituents and her strong passion for student success. For example, her dedicated advocacy on behalf of young students’ mental health was evident
"Kelly is a dedicated advocate for educational equity. In my time working with her on the PUSD Board of Trustees, she has demonstrated time and time again her unfaltering responsibility to her constituents and her strong passion for student success. For example, her dedicated advocacy on behalf of young students’ mental health was evident in her vocal support for allowing a grace period for the boundary and centering a board discussion around that possibility.
I truly believe that she embodies what it means to be an educational leader–never failing to put students first through an equity lens. I am certain she would be an asset to any team."