What are people saying about Phil's work on MVLA ?

"As a parent and a taxpayer, I value Phil Faillace tremendously. He has been the one, true parent advocate over many years. He actively listens to parents and asks the tough questions of the admin and the teachers union... During this transition to distance learning, and back to in-person learning there are many obstacles and pitfalls, we need Mr. Faillace more than ever." 

- MVHS parent, August 2020 

"We absolutely need Phil Faillace on the MVLA Board. Take a look at Board videos and he’s the one asking good questions to elicit the information the Board and community need to make decisions." 

-August 14, 2020

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"If you live in this voting district, please consider joining me in voting for Phil Faillace. I have never felt more strongly about a candidate, after attending 5 school board meetings this last spring and seeing him in action. 

He is CRITICAL to have on our local school board to keep it strong. (Local schools also impact real estate values ...). We cannot afford to lose Phil. 

Without a doubt, hands down Phil was THE board member who was the most engaged, asked the difficult questions, was not afraid to bring up or vote against controversial topics, really brought thoughtful and carefully considered analysis to the table, was the biggest true advocate for students and was diplomatic and collaborative. 

Phil is not afraid to speak up to advocate for students, or to question when things don't line up. I witnessed that MULTIPLE times.     

My son, a junior in high school, joined me in watching some of the board meetings and remarked about what value Phil brought to the meetings."

Please vote with intention!! Know your candidates. 

Please vote for Phil Faillace.

August 2020

- LAHS parent

" With almost 40 years of experience on both MVLA and LASD school boards Dr. Faillace has more institutional knowledge than almost anyone in the admin or on the school board... and voted for what is best thing for ALL our kids."  

- April 2020

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"Phil - My highschooler and I attended the board meeting and we both felt you were the only one really advocating for students to have a choice in the matter. You asked questions, proposed solutions and compromises and were fully engaged in the thought process. Thank you for considering all positions and not backing down.
This meeting also made me really consider who I will vote for on our school board in the future ... and I will be voting very differently during the next elections.
Phil will definitely have my vote."

- April 2020

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 "Trustee Faillace is a long serving and well meaning Board member of the MVLA district. I always respect his -'what if' type of reasoning and his willingness to VOTE HIS OPINION AGAINST THE MAJORITY. Even the 'follow the Superintendent' majorities common in almost all votes in every local school board. His opinions are usually well constructed, sensible, and certainly valid for one member of a LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY making Public Policy. "

- April 2020  

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