EVERGREEN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2026
Putting Evergreen Students, Classrooms & Teachers First
Frontline healthcare professional, dedicated parent, and proven community advocate working to deliver excellence, equity, and transparency across our Evergreen schools.
Key Focus Areas.
Innovative Learning — Protecting and expanding Dual Language Immersion and Project-Based Learning (PBL) so students build critical thinking and bilingual skills.
Equitable Special Education — Strengthening resources, special education staffing, and early intervention to eliminate disparities for every learner.
Attracting & Retaining Teachers — Prioritizing competitive compensation, workplace respect, and safe, supportive campuses so Evergreen keep’s best teachers.
About Me
Monte Wright is a registered nurse with 31 years of frontline experience, a labor representative, and a dedicated San Jose parent running for the Evergreen School District Board of Trustees.
Professional Background
Thirty-one years of direct patient care and healthcare leadership, with a sustained focus on safety, risk reduction, and systems-based problem-solving.
Labor representative experience advocating for worker rights, fair treatment, and constructive labor–management collaboration.
Proven experience in organizational accountability, budget oversight, and transparent decision-making under pressure.
Community and Educational Work
International educational development, including co-founding a college to expand access and strengthen educational pathways.
Active local involvement mentoring youth, volunteering in school activities, and supporting community-based programs that serve students and families.
Priorities for Evergreen
Support for classroom educators: invest in professional development, retain great teachers, and ensure effective classroom resources.
Student mental health and academic supports: expand counseling, social-emotional learning, and targeted academic interventions so every child can thrive.
Transparent, community-centered governance: strengthen open communication, accessible budget reporting, and stakeholder engagement so families and staff have a clear voice in district decisions.
Why I’m Running: I bring practical frontline leadership, fiscal responsibility, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving. As a parent and longtime