Meet the Candidate for WARD 1 School Committee
Rebuild the City of Champions—Starting in the Classroom.
Stephen Pina isn’t a politician. He’s a veteran, father, and fighter who’s had enough of excuses, failing schools, and broken budgets. It’s time to take our schools—and our city—back.
I’m running because I refuse to watch Brockton’s kids pay the price for the city’s budget games. The schools are getting squeezed while City Hall keeps spending like nothing’s wrong—and I’m not standing for it.
Stephen Pina, Candidate for Ward 1 School Committee
Meet Stephen
A Brockton Dad Who’s Had Enough—And Is Ready to Lead
Born and raised in Brockton. Former high school football player. U.S. Army Airborne Ranger. 15+ years in federal leadership. Disabled Veteran. Father of four kids in the school system. Small business owner.
After serving his country, Stephen moved to Georgia, while continueing his service in the federal government then moved back to Brockton to raise his family in the city that shaped him. Now, he’s running for Ward 1 School Committee to restore order, demand fiscal accountability, and rebuild the pride Brockton used to own.
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Leadership
U.S. Army. Disabled Veteran. Proud to have served. Ready to serve again.
I learned leadership the hard way—through sweat, sacrifice, and standing tall when it counted. I’m not afraid of pressure, and I damn sure won’t be intimidated by politics.
Dedication
Grounded in Faith, Family, and Brockton
Married to Carlye. Raising four kids. Living right here in Ward 1.
We coach, we serve, and we show up for this city. This isn’t just a campaign—it’s personal. I moved back to Brockton because I believe in it. And I’m fighting for the city our kids deserve.
Pennsylvania
Four kids. All in Brockton public schools. This fight is their future.
I’m not running to make headlines—I’m running so my kids, and yours, can grow up safe, educated, and proud to live in a city that puts them first. That starts with real leadership, not rubber stamps.
Top Issues: The Champion City Core
Fix What’s Broken. Build What Matters.
Our kids don’t need more slogans — they need a school system that works. These four priorities are the backbone of the Champion City Project and the reason I’m running.
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Academic Standards That Mean Something
I will raise expectations, enforce literacy benchmarks, and make sure every student leaves Brockton schools ready to read, write, and thrive. Test scores won’t be hidden—they’ll be posted. Excellence will be the floor, not the ceiling.
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Safe, Disciplined Schools That Put Teachers First
Classrooms can’t function without order. I will restore discipline, support teachers, and expand school safety staffing. Every student, staff member, and parent deserves a safe school—and I will make sure we deliver on it.
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Respect for Taxpayers, Parents & Staff
I will demand full transparency—on spending, curriculum, and leadership accountability. And I will fight for the unsung heroes: custodians, cafeteria workers, paras, and bus drivers. Respect, across the board.
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Career & Life Readiness for Every Student
Not every kid needs college—but every kid needs a future. I will push for a new vocational high school, real-world financial literacy, and business-based graduation paths that teach students how to lead, build, and earn.
Champion City Project – Brockton 2025
What is the Champion City Project?
The Champion City Project is my blueprint for rebuilding Brockton Public Schools from the ground up. It’s about leadership, not lip service. That means:
- Restoring the Culture of Discipline & Accountability — Respect starts in the classroom.
- Partnering with Local Businesses & Trade Unions — Get students ready for life, not just college.
- Rebuilding Trust with Teachers, Paras & Support Staff — They’re the backbone of the system.
How Will It Hold Schools and Leaders Accountable?
Right now, there are schools in Brockton that consistently fail — and no one’s getting fired, reassigned, or even questioned. That ends here.
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Every underperforming school will have a School Improvement Plan with public metrics.
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We’ll launch real-time performance dashboards showing test scores, discipline issues, and graduation rates.
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Principals and administrators will be held to the same standards as teachers and students. No more hiding behind red tape.
What’s the Plan for the New Vocational High School?
We’re bringing a second high school to Brockton, one that competes head-to-head with Southeastern Regional.
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Trades-focused curriculum: welding, HVAC, carpentry, mechanics, electrical.
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Programs built with union support, employer partnerships, and Chapter 74 funding eligibility.
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It’s not a fallback school — it’s a first choice for students ready to work and win.
What Do You Mean by “Teach Kids How to Win at Life”?
We’re not just trying to raise test takers — we’re raising future business owners, community leaders, and parents. That means:
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Mandatory personal finance education — budgeting, credit, taxes, and investing.
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Life readiness — time management, conflict resolution, entrepreneurship, and self-discipline.
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Civics as a graduation requirement — every student will take and pass the U.S. Citizenship Test.
Why? Because if you don’t know your rights, you’ll never know how to defend them.
What About Safety and Culture?
No kid can learn in chaos. And no teacher can teach in fear.
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We’ll hire 22 School Police Officers and implement a zero-tolerance policy on violence and disruption.
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Enforce clear codes of conduct and mandatory reporting for all incidents.
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Protect girls’ spaces and sports under Title IX — no exceptions, no apologies.
Who’s This Project Really For?
This isn’t about appeasing special interests or pushing political agendas. This is for:
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Students, who deserve to learn in a system that prepares them for the real world.
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Parents, who deserve transparency, truth, and a say in what their kids are taught.
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Staff, especially janitors, paras, aides, and cafeteria workers — the true backbone of every school.
And yes — it’s for teachers who just want to teach and make a difference without being micromanaged or overworked.
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How Stephen Built the Plan to Bring Back the Winning Culture
Stephen didn’t sit down with the political elite or pollsters to build this plan—he built it the way real leaders do: by listening, watching, and walking through the fire himself.
Stephen started asking questions. Why are so many classroom empty? Why are good teachers leaving? Why are families running from a school system that used to be the pride of the city if not the country?
He didn’t get excuses—he got silence from administrators and a ton from parents and teachers. So he went to work.
This plan—The Champion City Project – Brockton 2025—was built from the ground up. It’s based on:
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Hard data on Brockton’s budget disaster, teacher shortages, and MCAS decline
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Real conversations with parents, teachers, coaches, and students
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And Stephen’s own experience as a father, veteran, and federal leader who knows how to run complex systems—and how to fix broken ones.
“You can’t fix a broken culture with paperwork and policies. You fix it with standards, structure, and the will to lead. That’s what this plan is.”
This isn’t a campaign talking point—it’s a blueprint for a comeback. And it’s how we reclaim our title as the City of Champions.
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Last year they wanted to call in the National Guard to deal with Brockton High. That’s not leadership—that’s surrender. We don’t need outside troops. We need backbone.”
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“I almost didn’t graduate high school — not because I wasn’t capable, but because the system didn’t hold me accountable,” said Pina. “What turned my life around wasn’t a guidance counselor or a handout — it was discipline I found training at Centre City Gym and later serving in a U.S. Army Ranger Battalion. I fought for my second chance, and now I’m exploring a run for School Committee to make sure Brockton kids get theirs.”
A father of four with children currently enrolled in Brockton Public Schools, Pina says he’s not campaigning from the outside. “I live it every day as a parent,” he said. “I’ve seen the breakdown, the academic decline, and the lack of leadership. If we don’t fix this now, we lose a generation. I’m ready to bring back structure, standards, and pride to our schools.”