# 85 Navigating Public Education with School Board Member Richard Barrera
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Richard Barrera on his third visit to the Superintendent's Hangout. Richard opens up about the financial strategies and hurdles within the San Diego Unified School District, from dealing with budget deficits to the philosophy of prioritizing student needs over building reserves. We also delve into controversial issues such as banning cell phones on school campuses. Richard is a veteran school board member and renowned expert on educational leadership.
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Chapters
1. # 85 Navigating Public Education with School Board Member Richard Barrera (00:00:00)
2. Education, Budget, and State Finance (00:00:04)
3. Challenges in School Board Budgeting (00:08:42)
4. Affordable Housing and Cell Phone Bans (00:21:35)
5. The Role of AI in Education (00:32:52)
6. School Safety and Community Building (00:49:05)
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