School Board

“It's important to have people in positions of power who have the lived experiences of a lot of these students in the district,” said 20-year-old Jackson Lewis, who is one of the newest members of the Canyons School District Board of Education.

“Just the sheer number of bills that have created new rules, programs and reports for districts, it’s become overwhelming, especially in the last few years,” said Utah School Boards Association President Teri Rhodes.

Utah Education Association’s Policy and Research Director Jay Blain said voters should look for someone who is both willing to listen to the public and work collaboratively with other board members and the school district.

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