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-Seattle School Board -- The Seattle School Board adopts
the policies that govern Seattle Public Schools.
The board provides direction for the educational program.
The seven directors represent different areas of the city.
Directors are non-partisan and serve four-year terms.
Just three of the seven district seats
are on the primary ballot this year.
District 2, District 4, and District 5.
In the primary,
only those who live in the school board district
that was on the ballot are eligible to vote
for candidates in that district.
The top two vote getters in each of those districts
advance to the general election.
At the general election,
all voters in Seattle will have the opportunity
to vote for one candidate from each district.
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Here's what I'll do.
Bring clarity and oversight to our budget.
-Public education transformed my life.
Making sure our public money is spent equitably
I started as an English as a second language student
and effectively for our 49,000 students.
with a hearing disability.
Safeguard schools from cuts and arbitrary closure plans,
Thanks to dedicated teachers,
Safeguard schools from cuts and arbitrary closure plans,
I'm the first woman in my family to earn a college degree.
and put the district on a plan
As a current Seattle Public Schools parent,
to long term financial stability.
finance professional, and former school board director,
Set a vision for a diverse portfolio of programs in schools
I'm stepping up to serve at a time
to meet all students needs,
when the district faces major decisions
particularly in special education
about a new superintendent,
and also advanced learning, career pathways,
$100 million budget deficit and its future direction.
Prioritize student well-being and safety
I'll bring experienced leadership,
by investing in mental health, gun violence prevention,
budgeting and finance expertise,
by investing in mental health, gun violence prevention,
and deep roots in school communities
and safety at schools.
to navigate challenges with accountability
Stand up to Trump's attacks on our schools,
and a needed focus on student outcomes.
LGBTQ+ students, and families like mine
I'm ready to work for you
who came to this country to seek education and opportunity.
and our 49,000 students from day one.
who came to this country to seek education and opportunity.
Here's what I'll do.
A successful school district is a whole community effort,
Bring clarity and oversight to our budget.
and I'm proud to be endorsed by the King County Democrats,
Making sure our public money is spent equitably
and I'm proud to be endorsed by the King County Democrats,
and effectively for our 49,000 students.
Mayor Bruce Harrell,
Safeguard schools from cuts and arbitrary closure plans,
County Council-member Teresa Mosqueda,
and put the district on a plan
County Council-member Teresa Mosqueda,
to long term financial stability.
current and former school board presidents and directors,
Set a vision for a diverse portfolio of programs in schools
students, parents, educators, and community leaders.
to meet all students needs,
I would be honored to earn your support and vote.
particularly in special education
I would be honored to earn your support and vote.
and also advanced learning, career pathways,
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ethnic studies, and language immersion.
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Prioritize student well-being and safety
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by investing in mental health, gun violence prevention,
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and safety at schools.
Stand up to Trump's attacks on our schools,
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LGBTQ+ students, and families like mine
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who came to this country to seek education and opportunity.
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A successful school district is a whole community effort,
-Hi, my name is Allycea Weil,
and I'm proud to be endorsed by the King County Democrats,
parent of two amazing kids raised in public schools,
Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pederson,
seasoned school volunteer,
Mayor Bruce Harrell,
former PTA president and vice president,
City Council-member Joy Hollingsworth,
proud disrupter of systemic oppressive systems,
County Council-member Teresa Mosqueda,
and your candidate for school board director for District 5.
current and former school board presidents and directors,
Having worked with families and staff
students, parents, educators, and community leaders.
I have seen and felt the impact of harmful district policy,
I would be honored to earn your support and vote.
the inconsistency in policy not aligning in budget decisions,
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It's disgusting. As an advocate in equity,
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to the most vulnerable of communities.
-Hi, my name is Allycea Weil,
My neighborhood is the Central District.
parent of two amazing kids raised in public schools,
I shop local, support local, and advocate local.
seasoned school volunteer,
My experience informs my practice
former PTA president and vice president,
and my work is grounded in community.
proud disrupter of systemic oppressive systems,
I see this job as simple, not easy, but simple.
and your candidate for school board director for District 5.
Rebuild trust with families and school communities
Having worked with families and staff
Rebuild trust with families and school communities
to bring equity to schools,
and empower the youth so that they can chart a path to success
I have seen and felt the impact of harmful district policy,
as they define it.
the inconsistency in policy not aligning in budget decisions,
This is your district and mine. It needs to feel like that.
and an overall toxic environment
We need to fulfill our promise to end the school to prison pipeline
during engagement meetings, pitting families
We need to fulfill our promise to end the school to prison pipeline
against each other to fight for resources.
by expanding our investments in community organizations.
It's disgusting. As an advocate in equity,
In the Central District and in the Black community,
I'm experienced in having difficult conversations
we know that we keep us safe.
and breaking down complex issues.
We need not only radical transparency for families,
I come with a curious nature to understand
but giving them a voice in what is cut or what is expanded.
and find resolution with minimal impact
but giving them a voice in what is cut or what is expanded.
to the most vulnerable of communities.
These are just a few concepts I hope to bring to fruition
My neighborhood is the Central District.
as your School Board Director for District 5.
I shop local, support local, and advocate local.
I need your vote to help bring radical change
My experience informs my practice
that is much needed in this city,
and my work is grounded in community.
so we can shift away from trends of privatization.
I see this job as simple, not easy, but simple.
Our public schools belong to families it serves,
Find and evaluate a superintendent.
and it's time to change this unbalanced power dynamic.
Rebuild trust with families and school communities
and it's time to change this unbalanced power dynamic.
and empower the youth so that they can chart a path to success
-Hello, community. My name is Julissa Sanchez,
as they define it.
-Hello, community. My name is Julissa Sanchez,
This is your district and mine. It needs to feel like that.
daughter of immigrants,
We need to fulfill our promise to end the school to prison pipeline
and a youth and housing justice advocate.
by expanding our investments in community organizations.
I am the mother of a current student at Garfield High School.
In the Central District and in the Black community,
As a director of advocacy at CHOOSE 180,
we know that we keep us safe.
I worked directly with young people
We need not only radical transparency for families,
who are impacted by the school to prison pipeline
but giving them a voice in what is cut or what is expanded.
by creating systemic change in a world where they can thrive.
These are just a few concepts I hope to bring to fruition
This past legislative session, I supported young advocates
as your School Board Director for District 5.
and using their stories to pass a bill expanding
I need your vote to help bring radical change
and using their stories to pass a bill expanding
that is much needed in this city,
and advocating for gun violence safety laws.
so we can shift away from trends of privatization.
because our kids deserve more than Band-Aid solutions.
Our public schools belong to families it serves,
because our kids deserve more than Band-Aid solutions.
and it's time to change this unbalanced power dynamic.
They deserve leaders who reflect their lived experiences
Thank you.
and who will fight for schools that are inclusive,
-Hello, community. My name is Julissa Sanchez,
culturally responsive, and truly equitable.
a first generation Mexican American Chicana,
As school board director,
daughter of immigrants,
As school board director,
and a former ESL student of Seattle Public Schools
I ensure that the voices and lived experiences of Black,
and a youth and housing justice advocate.
brown, immigrant, and ELL refugee students and students with disabilities,
I am the mother of a current student at Garfield High School.
brown, immigrant, and ELL refugee students and students with disabilities,
As a director of advocacy at CHOOSE 180,
regardless of zip code, are not just heard,
I worked directly with young people
but centered in the policies and budgets
who are impacted by the school to prison pipeline
that shape Seattle Public Schools.
and the criminal justice system
As the district navigates a time of leadership transition,
by creating systemic change in a world where they can thrive.
we need strong, community rooted voices at the table.
This past legislative session, I supported young advocates
I believe every student deserves a high quality education
and using their stories to pass a bill expanding
that prepares them for success in college, career, and life.
court based diversion
that prepares them for success in college, career, and life.
and advocating for gun violence safety laws.
With your vote, we will create a district
I'm running for school board
where every child is valued for who they are.
because our kids deserve more than Band-Aid solutions.
With schools that affirm their culture, language,
They deserve leaders who reflect their lived experiences
A district where educators are equipped with the training,
and who will fight for schools that are inclusive,
resources and support
culturally responsive, and truly equitable.
that they need to teach equitably and effectively.
As school board director,
Where families and communities are not just invited,
I ensure that the voices and lived experiences of Black,
in our children's education in all languages,
brown, immigrant, and ELL refugee students and students with disabilities,
I am ready to lead and I'm ready to serve.
regardless of zip code, are not just heard,
-I'm Janis White and I'd be honored to earn your vote.
but centered in the policies and budgets
-I'm Janis White and I'd be honored to earn your vote.
that shape Seattle Public Schools.
I believe schools must be places
As the district navigates a time of leadership transition,
where every child is empowered to succeed.
we need strong, community rooted voices at the table.
in District 5 to challenge the status quo,
I believe every student deserves a high quality education
hold leadership accountable,
that prepares them for success in college, career, and life.
We are facing a budget crisis.
With your vote, we will create a district
Unfortunately, the district previously proposed
where every child is valued for who they are.
closing 21 schools, including TOPS K-8,
With schools that affirm their culture, language,
where my children went to school
identity, and neurodiversity.
and where I served as president of the site council.
A district where educators are equipped with the training,
As our school board director,
resources and support
I will fight for transparent budgeting with a focus on early,
that they need to teach equitably and effectively.
I will fight for transparent budgeting with a focus on early,
Where families and communities are not just invited,
meaningful, and frequent engagement
but empowered to engage as partners
with impacted communities so we can avoid devastating impacts.
in our children's education in all languages,
The closure of high achievement programs
I am ready to lead and I'm ready to serve.
that exacerbates our budget issues.
Thank you for your vote.
I will work to bring back these programs
-I'm Janis White and I'd be honored to earn your vote.
and keep as many kids as possible
I believe schools must be places
in our public school system.
where every child is empowered to succeed.
According to research by the Children's Alliance,
That's why I'm running for Seattle School Board
1 in 5 kids in our K-12 schools are struggling with anxiety,
in District 5 to challenge the status quo,
depression, and other mental health challenges.
hold leadership accountable,
depression, and other mental health challenges.
and bring people together to find solutions.
increasing access to group therapy,
We are facing a budget crisis.
increasing access to group therapy,
Unfortunately, the district previously proposed
in schools is a top priority.
closing 21 schools, including TOPS K-8,
As a parent of students with disabilities,
where my children went to school
I have seen firsthand
and where I served as president of the site council.
to meet the needs of all students,
As our school board director,
regardless of their background or abilities.
I will fight for transparent budgeting with a focus on early,
Teachers, staff and administrators
meaningful, and frequent engagement
want to do the right thing,
with impacted communities so we can avoid devastating impacts.
I will bring experience supporting kids
The closure of high achievement programs
with disabilities that is sorely needed on the school board.
is leading to declining enrollment
with disabilities that is sorely needed on the school board.
that exacerbates our budget issues.
Whether it was as board president
I will work to bring back these programs
of the Seattle Special Education PTSA
and keep as many kids as possible
or founding a nonprofit organization
in our public school system.
to increase inclusion and belonging for disabled youth,
According to research by the Children's Alliance,
I have been fighting for Seattle's students and families
1 in 5 kids in our K-12 schools are struggling with anxiety,
for more than two decades.
depression, and other mental health challenges.
Together, we can support all students to achieve success.
Delivering more mental health counselors,
increasing access to group therapy,
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and addressing the use of cell phones
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in schools is a top priority.
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As a parent of students with disabilities,
-You've just seen all the video statements recorded
I have seen firsthand
by the candidates
how Seattle Public Schools has often failed
that appear on Seattle primary election ballots
to meet the needs of all students,
for King County and Port of Seattle candidates and issues.
regardless of their background or abilities.
Watch the King County version of the Video Voter's Guide.
Teachers, staff and administrators
Watch the King County version of the Video Voter's Guide.
want to do the right thing,
This program is a collaboration
but they need stronger guidance and support.
of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission,
I will bring experience supporting kids
the Seattle Channel, and King County TV.
with disabilities that is sorely needed on the school board.
This will be a vote-by-mail election.
Whether it was as board president
This will be a vote-by-mail election.
of the Seattle Special Education PTSA
Ballots will be sent to all registered voters.
or founding a nonprofit organization
Look for your ballot in the mail after July 16 and vote
to increase inclusion and belonging for disabled youth,
and return it on or before Tuesday, August 5.
I have been fighting for Seattle's students and families
Remember to sign the envelope with your voted ballot
for more than two decades.
Remember to sign the envelope with your voted ballot
Together, we can support all students to achieve success.