Key issues I am focused on
for public school today:
As you probably know, the school board works with administrators, teachers, staff, and parents to guide the school district toward the most responsible and effective path forward.
The reason that school board positions are elected, not appointed, is to ensure that these policies and decisions are representative of the people who put them into office. Tax payers, parents, and stakeholders all have a key voice in this process and who they choose to elect to the school board influences the direction of the entire school district.
My goal as a board member is to be a conduit to hear the will of the people, the concerns of teachers and school staff, and the priorities of parents. Below you will find the four key issues which I am especially passionate about addressing as I seek a seat on the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School Board for the next four years.
Student Safety
Every effort should be made to prioritize campus safety. Safe hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, playgrounds, lunch rooms, and classrooms are necessary for students to focus on the task of learning. Consistent disciplinary procedures, proactive school monitors, and empowered administrators improve safety for all parties involved.
Parental Awareness
I support transparency between teachers and parents for the good of all students and families. From scholastic performance to school room behavior, parents deserve to be informed about the well-being and success of their students. Likewise, there should be no surprises when it comes to curriculum content, especially when it comes to sensitive topics. With my leadership we have expanded parental notification about sexual health curriculum content so parents can be more aware of what their kids are encountering, so they can opt them in our out according to their family's preferences.
Teacher Support
Teachers have a difficult job ensuring that no child is left behind and no child is held back. Equipping teachers with the resources and assistance they need is paramount. As a trustee I leverage the wisdom and experience of our great teachers in the DCJESD to identify how we can serve them even better on the front lines of student education.
Financial Stewardship
Schools are entrusted with tax payer dollars to educate students, operate campuses, and pay personnel. Keeping and retaining our talented teachers, staff, and administrators remains a top priority as we fund outstanding education programs at each campus. Practical professional development, competitive wages, and strategically spent grant money all help to provide the paychecks and programs that keep our district healthy. I am happy to report that our DCJESD continues to remain fiscally solvent and continues to cultivate a cushion of savings to guard against uncertain times in the future.
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Ryan Haynes, Father/Management Consultant
"I will do my very best to help promote policies and direct resources to help all students, parents, teachers, and employees thrive in the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District."