Ryan Jayne (Evansville Community School District, At-large, Wisconsin, candidate 2025)

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Ryan Jayne

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Evansville Community School District, At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 1, 2025

Education

Law

Lewis & Clark Law School, 2015

Personal

Birthplace

Waukesha, WI

Religion

Atheist

Profession

Attorney

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Ryan Jayne ran for election to the Evansville Community School District, At-large in Wisconsin. He was on the ballot in the general election on April 1, 2025.

Jayne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ryan Jayne provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on March 25, 2025:

• Birth date: October 23, 1984
• Birth place: Waukesha, Wisconsin
• High school: Waukesha North
• Bachelor's: UW-Milwaukee, 2007
• J.D.: Lewis & Clark Law School, 2015
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Atheist
• Profession: Attorney
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign Facebook

Elections

General election

General election for Evansville Community School District, At-large (3 seats)

Hope Ballentine, Melissa Hammann, Ryan Jayne, and Samuel Worple ran in the general election for Evansville Community School District, At-large on April 1, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Hope Ballentine (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Melissa Hammann (Nonpartisan)
		Ryan Jayne (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Samuel Worple (Nonpartisan)

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Endorsements

Jayne received the following endorsements.

• Rock County, Wisc., Democratic Party
• Evansville Education Association
• Wisconsin Education Association Council
• Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance
• Wisconsin Progress

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ryan Jayne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jayne's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a parent, attorney, and long-time volunteer who cares deeply about public schools.

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?

• My philosophy is that people tend to support their public schools the more they know about them. That's especially true in places like Evansville, where we have a strong admin team and great teachers. Parents and other community members need to know what the District is doing—and especially how referendum funds are being used—so that their support stays strong.
• We need to attract and retain strong teachers so that we have generational strength, with veteran teachers raising a new crop of high-quality teachers. Conversely, if we fail to support teachers we can fall into a cycle of hiring inexperienced teachers and giving them unappealing positions where they have too much responsibility and little guidance.
• I'm a huge supporter of the arts and extra-curricular activities generally. Public schools need to be a place where ALL students feel included and are able to thrive. This is only possible with diverse opportunities for kids beyond academics.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Strongly funding public schools rather than privately run schools; the separation between church and state; and protecting students' civil rights generally.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, a commitment to continuously learn, and a willingness to listen to multiple perspectives.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Asking important questions about District decisions, bringing new ideas to the table, and ensuring the community understands what the District is doing and why.

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

Implementing and improving district policies.

Who are your constituents?

All community members within the District—students, parents, and those who vote on things like school referendums.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

I strongly believe that public schools must be welcoming to all students, and that staff needs must be prioritized. The community also needs to be kept informed. These all must be done in a variety of ways.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I will utilize social media and encourage public input at board meetings and community listening sessions. Anywhere people are gathered is a good, efficient spot to engage various stakeholders.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Why is the ocean salty? Because you never wave back.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Evansville Education Association (union for teachers and EAs), Wisconsin Progress, Rock County Dems

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

It depends on the students, so teachers need to be flexible. But generally, smaller class sizes and a diversity of learning opportunities and a teacher who is flexible enough to implement them.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Engagement through social media and listening to all concerns openly.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

Working with the admin team to recruit high-quality individuals, and being aware of potential systemic inequity concerns.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I strongly support transparency in government, so long as it's not a tool for obstructing good government operations.

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