Garcia, Marc

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
School Board
District:
Higley Unified School District
Phone:
(480) 999-3153
Age:
45
Occupation:
Financial Industry
Family:
Married, three children (two currently attending HUSD schools, one graduate)
Biographical Info:

U.S. Air Force veteran with 20 years of service. Following his military career, Marc transitioned into the financial industry, where he now focuses on teaching financial literacy and helping families secure their financial futures. He has been an active member of the HUSD community for the past four years, with two children currently enrolled in HUSD schools and one who has recently graduated. Marc’s military background and experience in financial education provide him with the leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills necessary to serve effectively on the HUSD Governing Board.

Statement:

I am running for the HUSD Governing Board because I am deeply committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment. As a parent of three children who have attended HUSD schools, I have seen firsthand the strengths and challenges within our district. My experiences in the U.S. Air Force and the financial industry have equipped me with the skills necessary to advocate for academic excellence and student well-being.

I believe that my background in leadership, strategic planning, and community service uniquely positions me to address the pressing issues facing our schools today. I am passionate about fostering a strong educational foundation that prepares our students for future success, and I am committed to representing the voices of our community in the decision-making process.

Survey

Response Legend

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  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Requiring district and charter school officials, including teachers, to inform parents about their child’s social, mental, emotional, or physical health. S* Parents should be informed about their child's well-being to ensure they can provide appropriate support at home.
2. Allowing parents to opt their children out of activities or lessons that offend their personal, moral, or religious beliefs. S* Parents have the right to guide their children's education in accordance with their values.
3. Increasing state and local taxes to provide more funding for schools and school facility projects. O* Schools should prioritize optimizing existing resources and improving financial management practices before considering tax increases as a solution.
4. Requiring signed permission from a parent before a student may participate in any sexuality related instruction, activities, or clubs. S* Parental consent is essential for topics that are sensitive and personal.
5. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and publicly funded empowerment scholarship accounts to enable their children to attend any private, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. S* School choice empowers parents to select the best educational setting for their children.
6. Making available books and instructional materials that include sexually explicit images and themes in school classrooms and libraries. O* Such materials are inappropriate for the school environment and should be carefully vetted.
7. Acquiring parental consent for school faculty and staff to refer to students by pronouns that do not align with the student’s birth sex. S* Parental involvement is crucial in decisions related to a child’s identity and well-being.
8. Allocating teacher pay raises based upon merit rather than providing uniform salary schedule increases based upon years of teaching or additional credentialing (e.g. master’s degrees) S* Merit-based pay encourages excellence and rewards outstanding educators.
9. Implementing policies to allow students and faculty to use the restroom, locker room, and shower room based on self-identification rather than biological sex. O* Policies should prioritize the safety and privacy of all students.
10. Teaching what is known as diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI); social, emotional learning (SEL); or critical race theory (CRT) in public schools. O* Focus should be on academic excellence without divisive ideologies.
11. Requiring each district and charter school to post online a list of all curriculum and instructional materials being used in the classroom. S* Transparency is important to keep parents informed and engaged in their child’s education.