Brenda Fam

Non-Partisan | Florida

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brenda Fam


Party

Non-Partisan


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

Broward County Public Schools School Board, District 6


Incumbent

No


Links

Brenda Fam websites
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EDUCATION

St. Thomas University College of Law, Opa Locka, JD, 1990

Temple University, Phila., BA, 1984

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Brenda Fam, Esq., Attorney Pro Bono. Free legal work for parents and students in reference to school issues., Hope Scholarship FL

Attorney Pro Bono. Free legal work assisting parents and students obtain a Hope Scholarship, Broward County Guardian Litem Program, Pro Bono Volunteer First Responder

CUPTS non profit corp., Pro Bono Director and Registered Agent

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Hindu American PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

BREC Broward Republican Executive Committee

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

George Navarini George O. Navarini (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS

Campaign Finance Documents:

  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (2/1/2022 - 2/28/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (3/1/2022 - 3/31/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (Amended) (3/1/2022 - 3/31/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (4/1/2022 - 4/30/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (5/1/2022 - 5/31/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (6/1/2022 - 6/17/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (6/18/2022 - 7/1/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/2/2022 - 7/15/2022)
    • $18.60 expenditure to Anedot
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/16/2022 - 7/22/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (Amended) (7/16/2022 - 7/22/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/23/2022 - 7/29/2022)
    • $500.00 contribution from Hindu American PAC of Florida
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (Amended) (7/23/2022 - 7/29/2022)
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/30/2022 - 8/5/2022)
    • $3,400.00 contribution from Broward Republican Executive Committee
    • $21.60 in expenditures to Anedot
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (8/6/2022 - 8/18/2022)
    • $2.30 expenditure to Anedot
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (8/19/2022 - 8/26/2022)
    • $4.38 expenditure to Anedot
  • Campaign Treasurer's Report (8/27/2022 - 9/9/2022)
    • $14.90 expenditure to Anedot

OTHER INFORMATION

Voter Record from the Florida Department of State indicates candidate's Political Affiliation is Republican (as of 6/23/2022).

Election Voting History for Brenda Fam during time of residence in district and/or at current address:

  • No voter history

**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**

Participated in Broward County School Board District 6 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Broward County, the Broward County Council of PTA/PTSA, and the Urban League Young Professionals Network (9/22/2022)

Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after panel evaluations occurred and is for additional educational purposes only.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.

Strongly Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Strongly Agree

At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.

Strongly Agree

School districts should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

School districts should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Agree

Students should not be allowed to pray in school.

Strongly Disagree

Students should not be allowed to pray in school.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.

Strongly Disagree

School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.

Strongly Disagree

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I am a strong supporter of school choice. Taxpayer funds should follow the student to their school of choice. Tax payer funding should be transferred to on-line schools, charter schools, vocational school, trade school, parochial school, private school, and government funding for home school if a student opts out of public school and chooses an alternative route for education and to obtain a diploma. College funding should be merit based and based upon achievement.

What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?

I am a strong supporter of school choice. Taxpayer funds should follow the student to their school of choice. Tax payer funding should be transferred to on-line schools, charter schools, vocational school, trade school, parochial school, private school, and government funding for home school if a student opts out of public school and chooses an alternative route for education and to obtain a diploma. College funding should be merit based and based upon achievement.


EDUCATION

What is the function of the local school board?

The County School Board is designed to serve the community. Hence, the word “public” in public schools refers to that the county residents themselves control the public schools. The School Board is elected by voters and their main function is to represent and serve the residents of their jurisdiction that elected them. The School Board must make student achievement the priority. The school board works to make sure the school has all the resources to serve students needs, to manage the funds of the schools, provide security and safety for students and staff and provide a positive academic learning environment for student's to excel in their chosen profession and in post education pursuits.

What is the function of the local school board?

The County School Board is designed to serve the community. Hence, the word “public” in public schools refers to that the county residents themselves control the public schools. The School Board is elected by voters and their main function is to represent and serve the residents of their jurisdiction that elected them. The School Board must make student achievement the priority. The school board works to make sure the school has all the resources to serve students needs, to manage the funds of the schools, provide security and safety for students and staff and provide a positive academic learning environment for student's to excel in their chosen profession and in post education pursuits.

Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?

Governor DeSantis implemented HB 1557 to protect parental rights and to protect students from being exposed to non-age appropriate material, and teaching methods that encourage hatred, students to judge and discriminate against one another based on skin color or to attempt to shame or guilt students from possible past transgressions of ancestors. The bill was highly supported by a two to one margin by Public Opinion Strategies which found 61% of the people supported the law and only 26% opposed it. The bill was found to also to be supported 55% by Democrats and by a majority of Republicans. Florida constituents came together from all parties and provided joint support for the passing of laws designed to protect our children. Parents, teachers, committees with parents and teachers, an appointed representative by each school board members, attorneys and literary experts and scholars participated in the review of curriculum and textbooks before items were approved. This collaboration represented a community united in wanting a focus on academia, family values, and love of country. I encourage the community to continue to participate in reviewing curriculum so students say focused and receive a quality education. Politics, activism, and social justice can be learned from parents at home and pursued outside the K-12 classroom.

Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?

Governor DeSantis implemented HB 1557 to protect parental rights and to protect students from being exposed to non-age appropriate material, and teaching methods that encourage hatred, students to judge and discriminate against one another based on skin color or to attempt to shame or guilt students from possible past transgressions of ancestors. The bill was highly supported by a two to one margin by Public Opinion Strategies which found 61% of the people supported the law and only 26% opposed it. The bill was found to also to be supported 55% by Democrats and by a majority of Republicans. Florida constituents came together from all parties and provided joint support for the passing of laws designed to protect our children. Parents, teachers, committees with parents and teachers, an appointed representative by each school board members, attorneys and literary experts and scholars participated in the review of curriculum and textbooks before items were approved. This collaboration represented a community united in wanting a focus on academia, family values, and love of country. I encourage the community to continue to participate in reviewing curriculum so students say focused and receive a quality education. Politics, activism, and social justice can be learned from parents at home and pursued outside the K-12 classroom.

When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?

Never.

When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?

Never.

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Political Activism, Personal Finances, Gender Identity, Physical Fitness, American History, Critical Race Theory, Language Arts, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Sexuality, Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning

Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, American History, Personal Finances, Vocational Learning Language Arts, Art & Music, Foreign Language,

Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Political Activism, Personal Finances, Gender Identity, Physical Fitness, American History, Critical Race Theory, Language Arts, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Sexuality, Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning

Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, American History, Personal Finances, Vocational Learning Language Arts, Art & Music, Foreign Language,

American civics education should emphasize our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality.

Strongly Agree

American civics education should emphasize our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality.

Strongly Agree

Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.

Strongly Agree

Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.

Strongly Agree

The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.

Strongly Agree

The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.

Strongly Agree

I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.

Strongly Disagree

I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.

Strongly Disagree

Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.

Strongly Agree

The US Supreme Court recognizes that parent's have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their children. The decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters holds that parents have a fundamental constitutional right to rear their children, including overseeing religion and morality, and the right to determine who shall educate and socialize them. Florida law bars the teachers from infringing upon parental rights and provides parent the right to raise their children without obstruction.

Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.

Strongly Agree

The US Supreme Court recognizes that parent's have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their children. The decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters holds that parents have a fundamental constitutional right to rear their children, including overseeing religion and morality, and the right to determine who shall educate and socialize them. Florida law bars the teachers from infringing upon parental rights and provides parent the right to raise their children without obstruction.


2ND AMENDMENT

Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.

Agree

Yes. I live in the county where the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas massacre occurred. Coach Aaron Feis shielded students with his body to save students lives. In honor of Coach Feis the Guardian Program program was founded. It requires a minimum of 144 hours of training and a psych. evaluation. Coach Feis fatally shot during the massacre. Had he had his gun he may have been able to save more lives including his own. Indictments are being issued against school board members for their epic failure.

Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.

Agree

Yes. I live in the county where the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas massacre occurred. Coach Aaron Feis shielded students with his body to save students lives. In honor of Coach Feis the Guardian Program program was founded. It requires a minimum of 144 hours of training and a psych. evaluation. Coach Feis fatally shot during the massacre. Had he had his gun he may have been able to save more lives including his own. Indictments are being issued against school board members for their epic failure.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

After Dr.Birx,s sworn testimony to Congress that CDC did not have scientific proof but merely hoped that the vaccines would prevent people from contracting Covid, Never, that misrepresentation has resulted in a complete lack of confidence.

Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?

After Dr.Birx,s sworn testimony to Congress that CDC did not have scientific proof but merely hoped that the vaccines would prevent people from contracting Covid, Never, that misrepresentation has resulted in a complete lack of confidence.

I support mask mandates.

Strongly Disagree

I support mask mandates.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No.

A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.

Strongly Disagree

A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.

Strongly Disagree

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

See my response to the Sun Sentinel Candidate Questionnaire to be published soon. Contact Broward County Police Benevolent Association for my candidates interview.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

See my response to the Sun Sentinel Candidate Questionnaire to be published soon. Contact Broward County Police Benevolent Association for my candidates interview.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

My husband is Egyptian/ North African. We have been married for more than 30 years. My husband came to the USA at age 11 not speaking a word of English. He describes himself as depicting the American Dream. He came to the US with a suitcase and shared a small bedroom with two brothers. He put himself through college busing and waiting tables. He ultimately became an engineer working with nuclear power plants and multi- billion dollar pharmaceutical companies. I grew up in a small rural town. My father did not graduate from High School and my mother did not graduate from Middle School. Both parents were blue collar workers. My father in construction my mother a waitress and a grocery store employee. I was the youngest of four. They separated when I was 6 years old and divorced. They however both stressed the importance of education. I became an attorney and started my career as an Assistant State Attorney. I believe that I also depict the American dream. Having a dream, hard work, determination, and education was the key to our success. Both my husband and I agree that America is the land of opportunity.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

My husband is Egyptian/ North African. We have been married for more than 30 years. My husband came to the USA at age 11 not speaking a word of English. He describes himself as depicting the American Dream. He came to the US with a suitcase and shared a small bedroom with two brothers. He put himself through college busing and waiting tables. He ultimately became an engineer working with nuclear power plants and multi- billion dollar pharmaceutical companies. I grew up in a small rural town. My father did not graduate from High School and my mother did not graduate from Middle School. Both parents were blue collar workers. My father in construction my mother a waitress and a grocery store employee. I was the youngest of four. They separated when I was 6 years old and divorced. They however both stressed the importance of education. I became an attorney and started my career as an Assistant State Attorney. I believe that I also depict the American dream. Having a dream, hard work, determination, and education was the key to our success. Both my husband and I agree that America is the land of opportunity.


VALUES

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Belief in god and the son of god Jesus Christ is our savior. People should be judged ion their character and integrity, not on their skin color or religion. Love and endless commitment to family is more valuable then fame and fortune. Education, hard work, and drive is the key to financial success.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Belief in god and the son of god Jesus Christ is our savior. People should be judged ion their character and integrity, not on their skin color or religion. Love and endless commitment to family is more valuable then fame and fortune. Education, hard work, and drive is the key to financial success.

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree

Transition rights conflict with woman’s rights.

I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.

Strongly Disagree

Transition rights conflict with woman’s rights.

Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?

Parents are responsible to teach their children about sexual education. The school need only teach anatomy.

Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?

Parents are responsible to teach their children about sexual education. The school need only teach anatomy.

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; abortion methods and side effects; stages of pregnancy and fetal development; sex acts and pleasures of sex

consent; abstinence; human anatomy/the reproductive system; stages of pregnancy and fetal development, possibly contraceptive methods.

If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; abortion methods and side effects; stages of pregnancy and fetal development; sex acts and pleasures of sex

consent; abstinence; human anatomy/the reproductive system; stages of pregnancy and fetal development, possibly contraceptive methods.

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

Strongly Agree

The parent should make critical all critical decisions about what, when, where, and if healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment information should be discussed with the minor child. Parents have the sole discretion what, where, and from whom treatment is rendered to their child.

No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.

Strongly Agree

The parent should make critical all critical decisions about what, when, where, and if healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment information should be discussed with the minor child. Parents have the sole discretion what, where, and from whom treatment is rendered to their child.

No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.

Strongly Agree

Florida parental rights law require that parents be kept informed and notified of changes of their child’s mental, emotional, and physical health. A teacher must remain neutral and refrain from suggesting, planting the seed, encouraging, or pushing a child into altering their gender. A school may not clandestinely social transition a child. The medical decision as to whether a minor child may transition rests with parents and their child.

No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.

Strongly Agree

Florida parental rights law require that parents be kept informed and notified of changes of their child’s mental, emotional, and physical health. A teacher must remain neutral and refrain from suggesting, planting the seed, encouraging, or pushing a child into altering their gender. A school may not clandestinely social transition a child. The medical decision as to whether a minor child may transition rests with parents and their child.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

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