-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.