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Jeff Jasica
Jeff Jasica was a candidate for District 5 representative on the Adams 12 Board of Education in Colorado. The general election was held on November 3, 2015.[1] Jeff Jasica lost the general election on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Jasica earned his B.S. in computer science from the University of Illinois. He went on to receive his M.S. in computer and systems engineering from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute and his M.B.A. from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Jasica has worked as a professional services VP, software development manager, program manager, systems engineer, software engineer, professional services VP and customer care senior VP. He now owns his own company (Jasica Consulting) as an independent consultant in the healthcare software industry. Jasica is a volunteer with the Legacy Band Boosters Audit Committee and is a community food share volunteer.[2]
Elections
2015
Four of the five seats on the Adams 12 Board of Education were up for election on November 3, 2015. Seats in Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5 were on the general election ballot.
Incumbent Norm L. Jennings faced challenger Seth "Isaiah" Thomas in District 1. The District 2 race included candidates Daniel Garcia and Jamey Lockley. District 2 incumbent Robert M. Willsey did not file for re-election. Jeff Jasica, Stephanie James, Laura P. Mitchell, and Teresa Thomson Walsh sought the District 5 seat held by Mark Clark, who did not file for re-election.[3]
A special election for the District 4 seat previously held by Rico Figueroa included incumbent Brian Batz, Amira Amal Assad-Lucas and Jessy Briton Hamilton. Figueroa served on the board from December 2013 to March 2015 after 2013 winner Amy Speers was found ineligible to serve because she lived outside of District 4. On March 2, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court concurred with a decision by Broomfield District Court Judge Chris Melonakis declaring the seat vacant.[4] Brian Batz was appointed to fill the vacancy in District 4 on April 29, 2015, and ran to serve the remaining two years on Speers' term.[5]
Jennings was successful in securing the District 1 seat. In District 2, Lockley won the seat. Batz was successful in being re-elected to the District 4 seat, and Mitchell won the seat in District 5.
Results
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools, District 5, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Laura P. Mitchell |
35.4% | 10,528 |
| Stephanie James | 24.9% | 7,415 |
| Jeff Jasica | 22.2% | 6,599 |
| Teresa Thomson Walsh | 17.4% | 5,187 |
| Total Votes | 29,729 | |
| Source: Adams County Clerk & Recorder, "Official County Results," and City and County of Broomfield, "Official Certified Results", accessed December 17, 2015 | ||
Funding
Jasica reported $1,478.57 in contributions and $7.41 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with $1,471.16 on hand as of October 29, 2015.[6]
Campaign themes
Candidate survey on charter schools
The Colorado League of Charter Schools issued a candidate survey in which Jasica participated. The following were his answers:[7]
Q1 - Do you support a parent’s right to choose the public school they feel is the best fit for their child? Why or why not?
Jeff Jasica: Yes. School choice is important to many parents, and I respect that right to choose a public school that parents feel will best serve their student' needs.
Q2 - Which of the following describes your familiarity with charter schools? (Select all that apply).
Jeff Jasica: I can name one or more charter schools in Colorado. I know someone who works at a charter school in Colorado. I know a student who attends a charter school in Colorado. I have heard the term “charter school.”
Q3 - Which of the following best describes your level of support or opposition toward charter schools in Colorado?
Jeff Jasica: Strongly support. Charter schools serve a valid need in our District, and I support those schools that our Board has thoughtfully reviewed, approved of and chartered. These students are Adams12 students too.
Q4 - In your view, what role should charter schools play in providing parents and students choice in their public school options?
Jeff Jasica: Charter schools are best positioned to address needs not currently being effectively met by existing schools. Their presence can spur additional innovation within the District.
Q5 - In your view, do charter schools help improve educational opportunities for all public school students or do they negatively impact the educational opportunities for students in traditional public schools?
Jeff Jasica: Effectively chartered schools can improve the educational opportunities for students by offering special programs. Per above, they can also help the District identify and address under-served populations.
Q6 - Do you support the creation of more charter schools?
Jeff Jasica: Maybe – if there is a strategic growth plan in place. I support the creation of charter schools and retention of the existing charter schools in our District provided they are serving their students well and achieve results per the state education standards, they address a need not being effectively met by the District schools, they are parent-led, and they are financially sound non-profits.
Q7 - What do you believe is the proper role for a school district and a district board of education to play in relation to the charter schools in their district?
Jeff Jasica: The District and Board should play an active role in the review and approval of charters ensuring they have effective parent-led leadership, produce results per the state standards, and are financially sound in serving their populations.
Q8 - Do you believe districts have a responsibility to equitably include their charter schools in the distribution of local funds related to facilities (bonds) and operational expenses (mill levy overrides)? Why or why not?
Jeff Jasica: Yes. These students are our students and should share in funding increases that the local voters approve of.
Q9 - Please feel free to provide any additional comments or viewpoints regarding school choice and charter schools in the state of Colorado that you were not able to cover in your responses above.
Jeff Jasica: Candidate elected not to respond to this question.
- To read other candidate responses, visit What's at Stake for Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Recent news
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See also
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Colorado
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools elections (2015)
- Incumbency no guarantee of success in Nov. 3 school board elections (November 6, 2015)
- What happened in Nov.'s top board elections? (November 4, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Adams 12 Five Star Schools, "STATEMENT OF SUFFICIENCY," August 26, 2015
- ↑ Jeff J for Adams 12, "About Jeff", accessed October 26, 2015
- ↑ Adams 12 Five Star Schools, "2015 election," accessed August 30, 2015
- ↑ Adams 12 Five Star Schools, "Director District 4 Election Update," March 6, 2015
- ↑ The Denver Post, "Adams 12 school board votes to appoint Brian Batz to board vacancy," April 29, 2015
- ↑ Tracer, "Search Results", accessed October 29, 2015
- ↑ Colorado League of Charter Schools, "Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board Candidate Survey", accessed October 26, 2015
