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Jim Shaver (Blaine School District school board District 3, Washington, candidate 2025)
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Jim Shaver is running for election to the Blaine School District school board District 3 in Washington. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Shaver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Jim Shaver provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 5, 2025:
- Associate: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2009
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Information Technology Professional
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign website
- Campaign endorsements
Elections
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Blaine School District school board District 3
Bob Feaster and Jim Shaver are running in the general election for Blaine School District school board District 3 on November 4, 2025.
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Jim Shaver (Nonpartisan) ![]() | ||
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Endorsements
Shaver received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Shaver's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- Legis. District 42, Wash., Democratic Party
- Whatcom County, Wash., Democratic Party
- FairVote Washington
Pledges
Shaver signed the following pledges. To send us additional pledges, click here.
Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jim Shaver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shaver's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- My primary priority is addressing our school district's budget crisis. The school board is facing difficult decisions about consolidating buildings due to declining enrollment and inadequate state and federal funding. I want to ensure we create welcoming schools that attract students, boost enrollment, and fully utilize the facilities taxpayers are already supporting. I also believe the board needs a member with stronger connections to Olympia who can effectively advocate for improved funding. Based on the current board composition and other candidates, I believe I am uniquely qualified to fill this role.
- Our district currently has an interim superintendent, and the next board will need to hire a permanent replacement. My goal would be to find someone who is not only qualified for the position, but also capable of integrating into and becoming part of our community. This person must prioritize improving communication among all stakeholders, the board, administration, teachers, staff, parents, and students.
- The top issue I'm hearing from voters is technology use in schools. The board needs strong policies on cell phone usage that balance parents' need to reach their children with students' need to focus on learning and reducing bullying. We also need policies and tools to help teachers manage student AI use. While it's important to teach students the tools of the future, we must also ensure they are learning to learn.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Blaine School District school board District 3 |
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