| PLACER COUNTY, CA – -Today Assemblyman Kevin Kiley announced an initial set of endorsements for outstanding candidates running for school board in Placer County. Additional endorsements for Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado County school board races will be announced later this week, followed by Asm. Kiley’s endorsements of pro-parent, pro-student candidates running throughout California. “The role of school boards has never been more important, and in the upcoming election we have an opportunity to set education in California on a new course,” Kiley said. “Placer County led the state in opening schools, empowering parents, and fighting for kids. It’s truly inspiring to see so many outstanding candidates who will build on that success and advance educational excellence in our county.” The first round of endorsements includes: Jean Pagnone Dry Creek Elementary School District Jean has shown she has the necessary fight to be an effective leader on the Dry Creek School Board. She has been a longtime advocate for school choice, taxpayers, and other causes. As a mother, she will fight for the kids and families of Dry Creek. Tiffany Saathoff Rocklin Unified School District Tiffany is an incumbent trustee for one of the most successful school boards in the state. Rocklin Unified was a leader during COVID, serving kids and families as one of the first districts in the state to fully reopen and increasing parent involvement and transparency of curriculum. Jonathan Zachreson Roseville City School Jonathan has been an incredible leader in the community on education and related issues. He partnered with officials at all levels to advance policies putting students and families first. Jonathan is the right candidate at the right time to fight for our kids and families. Kari Hamilton Rocklin Unified School District Kari Hamilton is a mother and vocal advocate for students and parents. She has shown the dedication needed to continue Rocklin’s role as a leader for our state and will make an excellent addition to the board. Derek Counter Rocklin Unified School District Derek is an incumbent trustee for one of the most successful school boards in the state. Rocklin Unified was a leader during COVID, serving kids and families as one of the first districts in the state to fully reopen and increasing parent involvement and transparency of curriculum. Marla Franz Roseville Joint Unified High School District Marla is a current member of the RJUHSD School Board, which acted as a statewide leader and catalyst to unmask and bring kids back to campus during COVID. Marla has done remarkably well since her appointment, and fought for students and families long before. Pete Constant Roseville Joint Union High School District Pete is a current member of the RJUHSD School Board, which acted as a statewide leader and catalyst to unmask and bring kids back to campus during COVID. Pete has been a cornerstone of the board and brings decades of public service experience to office. Andrew Tagg Placer County Board of Education Andrew was appointed to the BOE and has excelled in his role. He previously served on the highly successful Roseville Joint Union High School District Board, which safely and expediently brought kids back to campus during COVID to avoid unnecessary learning loss. Sergey Terebkov Placer County Board of Education Sergey was appointed to the BOE and has excelled in his role. Before his appointment, Sergey was heavily involved as a community advocate for students and families. |
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Kevin Kiley Announces Endorsements Of Candidates For School Board