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No relevant to public education.

A student’s family should be helping their child decide the care they need for pregnancy.

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Every individual has a right to their moral and/or religious beliefs. If the job you chose has requirements that you do not want to fulfill, we live in a great country where you are free to find a position which better matches your beliefs.

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Many experts say, the United States economic structure has raised more individuals out of poverty than any other economic system. It is critical our students receive access to great education opportunities so they can create successful futures.

I support government (taxpayer) funding of public education. The Colorado Constitution guarantees a free public education for children six to twenty-one which I strongly support.

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Schools should be providing curriculum for sex education with factual science-based information. In Colorado, the local school board is legally responsible for selecting that curriculum. I would only select curriculum that is science based.

Strongly Agree

We need to ensure our learning environments as safe and I know first-hand maintaining discipline is critical to creating that safe environment.

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Students should have the opportunity to learn about America’s founding documents and the principles that shaped our democracy. Educators play a key role in teaching social studies and history, helping students understand the values and structures that make our system of government unique.

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These words can sometimes be divisive in our community. My goal is to bring our community together and provide equitable opportunities for all Jeffco students. As a mom and educator, I know that each child has unique needs. We are very lucky in Jeffco to have education options from Waldorf, to Montessori, to Core Knowledge and many more. I will continue to advocate for providing many education opportunities, so each child has the opportunity to succeed.

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In Colorado, local school boards are entrusted with selecting curriculum, setting goals, approving budgets, and overseeing the education of their students. While the U.S. Department of Education provides important funding and protections to ensure equity and opportunity, decisions about how students learn are best made at the local level, closest to families and communities.

Public schools need to teach students skills and how to think, not what to think. We are fortunate in Jeffco to have a wide variety of education choices. For example, parents can decide if they prefer a school with a dual language or arts focus. Some schools offer information technology classes, others offer STEM and STEAM choices, some offer classes in each topic. We need to continue to offer a wide variety of options so students are prepared for successful futures.

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The Colorado Supreme Court has weighed in on this issue; it is not something a local school board can decide.

Students should have the opportunity to access the support they need to thrive. They should have equity of opportunities. We don’t buy glasses for each of our child when one has an eyesight problem. Jeffco must ensure that student have access to the resources they need to thrive. Having worked with a range of students from those identified as gifted, to those with special needs, I know first-hand we need to provide the opportunities for students to live up to their greatest potential.

Parents should be able to view curriculum and opt their child out when needed.

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Schools must protect health and safety, but families and staff should be consulted before limiting learning access. COVID shutdowns showed the damage of removing students from classrooms, and Jeffco lost families seeking other options. In a large district, one-size-fits-all doesn’t work. The board should provide choices that balance safety with learning and keep families engaged.

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In Colorado, the Legislature passed laws in 2019, updated in 2022, that outline when and how Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education can be taught. These laws state that instruction may begin in 4th grade, but schools are not required to offer it. If a school does provide this instruction, it must give parents advance notice with details about the topics and resources to be used. Parents have the right to opt their child out of any lesson or the entire curriculum. Each family should have the choice to decide whether these topics are best taught at home or at school.

According to Colorado law, certain topics must be included if a school offers Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education with the exception of human sexuality instruction, pregnancy outcome options, and abstinence as the sole or primary method of pregnancy prevention. If schools choose to add these topics, they must follow specific state guidelines. Parents are encouraged to review what is being taught and the resources being used in their child’s school, and they have the right to opt their student out of any part or all of the curriculum.

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These are family choices that the school board should not be involved in making.

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No child should be sexually groomed.

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This is not a topic for public schools.

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As a parent, I can’t fathom a world where anyone other than myself, the father of my children or my designees have any right to raise my children contrary to my wishes.

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Parents absolutely must have full and timely access to any and all records associated with their minor children unless there is a legal binding exception.

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This is not a school board issue.

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As a mom of both biological male and female children, I understand the importance of ensuring fairness, safety, and respect for all students. When it comes to athletics and protected spaces, we need policies that prioritize the well-being and opportunities of young women while also treating every student with dignity.