Jeff Myers (Oregon)

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Jeff Myers

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May 16, 2023

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Jeff Myers ran for election to the Beaverton School District school board to represent Zone 6 in Oregon. He lost in the general election on May 16, 2023.

Myers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2023

See also: Beaverton School District, Oregon, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Beaverton School District school board Zone 6

Justice Rajee defeated Jeff Myers in the general election for Beaverton School District school board Zone 6 on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Justice Rajee (Nonpartisan)	62.9	23,626
		Jeff Myers (Nonpartisan)	36.9	13,862
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	72

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 37,560
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2023

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Jeff Myers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Myers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm the father of two kids currently in the Beaverton School District and a former student and graduate of the district. I've lived in this city for almost 40 years now, and I'm proud to call it my home.

I have invested a lot of time to understand the Beaverton School District: how it operates, who does what, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and so on. While we have some amazing teachers and staff in the district, the culture, safety, and performance of the district have been on the decline. I'm ready and willing to invest the time to help turn things around. I will ask the hard questions and engage others openly and respectfully. I will not just be a rubber stamp for the district.

I have been and will continue to be a vocal advocate for students, staff, and families. It would be my honor to serve you and our community in this role. I welcome your questions, concerns, and feedback. We can make a difference together!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Priority #1: Academics. We need to leverage proven methods and materials for our children to be and feel successful in achieving their goals. It's time to raise the bar!
• Priority #2: Safety. Students and staff need to feel safe and able to focus to be successful. After years of struggling with a failed approach to discipline, we need to go back to basics.
• Priority #3: School Environment. We need to take meaningful action on the top issues impacting school staff: large class sizes, ever-increasing workloads, conflicting priorities, and responsibility without authority.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

To be honest, I'm passionate about pretty much everything related to public education. Obviously there's too much for any single person to know, but I've been drinking from the fire hose for the past couple of years and intend to keep going. There's no easy answer to returning our schools to greatness, and so we must spend the time to diagnose the issues before leaping forward to solutions.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The primary job of the school board is to help a school district develop its strategy and to provide governance and oversight. In other words, the school board doesn't get involved in the day to day operations of the district but instead sets the guardrails and ensures the district is moving in the right direction.

Who are your constituents?

Students, staff, families, and the community as a whole. There are many voices and opinions and all are worth listening to. The challenge is to help make the right decisions and be able to explain them to everyone, even if you know they may not agree.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

High-expectations and proven, effective methods for holding people accountable. I say people rather than students because we all are responsible for our parts in helping ensure schools are safe places to learn.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I've chosen not to publish endorsements I've received

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