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Strong Leadership for Newport-Mesa Schools
Kids first. ALL KIDS.
Reelect Michelle Murphy, MSW, to the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board, Area 2.
It has been a privilege to serve the students, families, and educators of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District over the past four years. I respectfully ask for your vote so we can continue building on our success and keep Newport-Mesa schools among the very best in California.
As your Trustee, I have focused on academic excellence, safe schools, responsible fiscal stewardship, and expanding opportunities for every student. I have worked to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed while protecting the high standards our community expects. Every decision I make is guided by what is best for our students.
I have championed proactive solutions to the issues students face today and have strongly advocated for more open and transparent communication with the community. I have supported allocating more resources to address students’ physical, emotional, and mental health needs. Since COVID, this focus on the whole student has contributed to increases in reading and math proficiency, while the achievement gap has narrowed, with some schools making significant gains.
As Vice President of the Board, I have been a trusted voice for parents, helping lead the way toward a school board that is more connected to students and the challenges they face today and in the future. Join me in support for my reelection campaign. Your vote can make a difference this November in this important election.
ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
As Trustee for Area 2, I have brought a wealth of experience to the Newport-Mesa Board. I have asked tough questions, researched solutions, and listened carefully to the concerns and needs of parents, educators, administrators, staff, and fellow Board members to:
- Address the achievement gap and disparities in academic success among schools in Costa Mesa.
- Support professional development and training for our most valuable asset—our teachers.
- Deliver inclusive and responsive communication to the community.
- Protect taxpayer dollars from wasteful and inefficient spending.
I have demonstrated my commitment to open dialogue and transparency by consistently reaching out to parents and organizations throughout our schools to help bridge gaps in communication and understanding. I have ensured the district’s budget remains balanced and aligned with the priorities of Costa Mesa’s diverse student population.
I firmly believe that investing in all our children today means a brighter future for our entire community. As Trustee, I want for every student what I want for my own children: to be cared for and respected, to be challenged and encouraged, and, most importantly, to have every opportunity to succeed.