Re-Elect Ann Johnson for South Whidbey School Board Pos. 5
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Thank you South Whidbey for a wonderful first five years on our school board - let’s keep up the good work, together! I am passionate about our mission of providing high-quality, student-first, equitable schools. Kindness, collaboration, and empathy are the cornerstones of excellent schools. I will keep working for you, and for public education that fits every student’s needs. If reelected, I will relentlessly focus on providing South Whidbey's children, families, teachers, and staff a safe, trusted place to learn, engage, and build community.
This job requires a principled, grounded, experienced educator who can put our students first. I am proud of our work over the past five years, in particular our consistent growth in learning and modeling DEI practices alongside school administrators and staff. I ask for your vote for another term on the school board.
Today, we face immense funding challenges, and a federal government that aims to intimidate schools and communities that do not bend to their ideology. Our schools are not a political playground; they are places for learning and care. I will stand strong for our community values and our mission to provide excellence, equity, and safety for all students.
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Ann’s Campaign Kickoff
We had a wonderful kickoff event for Ann’s campaign at Greenbank Cidery & Taproom on June 29th.
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Ann’s Accomplishments
Achievements
One of the many accomplishments that Ann is proud of is that South Whidbey has been named a school board of distinction two years in a row.
Anne has contributed to the district’s success. While a board member South Whidbey has achieved:
High School GPAs improving
SAT scores improving and much higher than average
"Exclusions" (i.e. suspensions/expulsions) decreased compared to last year
MS Academic Growth each year for the past 2 years
ES "Referrals" (i.e. discipline) decreased every month compared to last year
Specific year by year achievements as a member of the board
2021-22 School Year
Seismic retrofit of Community Center gym
21-22 enrollment flat compared to previous year for the first time since 2000
Switched to using SMART goals and OKRs for district goals, to increase accountability
E-School bus grant, provided free e-bus and charging station
District awarded $134k grant (⅔ of total cost) for installing solar panels on North Campus
Began school bond process, which culminated in an $80 million bond, passed by voters by 60.31% in November 2023
2022-23 School Year
School Bond Passed
Reconfiguration of 5/6th grades, to save district $300k/yr and unlock more revenue from renting out South Campus
Started providing a paid day off to all employees for Juneteenth
Started receiving mid-year data reviews from leadership team, to increase transparency and accountability
Improvements in Math and ELA test scores across all K-4, 5-6, 7-8 levels
11 and 12th grade PSAT and SAT scores higher than state and national averages
SWHS used as “model school” for Forefront Suicide Prevention Program
Reduced budget deficit by 65% compared to the previous year, by keeping expenditures essentially flat while revenue increased
New ELA curriculum, part of year-long process involving input from teachers and students
Passed policies…
providing written and oral interpretation services for guardians of students
strengthening supports for students in foster care
strengthening the school counseling program
for Financial Education course, preparing students for adulthood and community
2023-24 School Year
Improvement to discipline policy, aligned with our Culture of Care and Restorative Justice practices
Professional Communications policy
2024-25 School Year
Passed policies…
adding leadership and social skills to the list of learning goals
requiring yearly district goals to flow through to the yearly School Improvement Plans created by each principal, increasing alignment from the boardroom to the classroom
Appointed new Superintendent, Dr. Clifford
Approved a resolution affirming our district’s protection of immigrant and LGBTQ+ students
Sent a letter WA Interscholastic Activities Association, affirming our district’s support for statewide policies that allow all students to play on the team that aligns with their gender identity
Created a Climate Action committee, tasked with proposing climate action goals for the district to adopt, along with curriculum improvements, etc.
