Vote Washington, Steve Wolcott

Steve has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Christian education from Viola University.

Steve is retired. He used to be a substitute teacher for Yakima School District and an administrative pastor at West Side Church.

Steve Wolcott used to be a director for the West Valley School District for one terms, from 2004 until 2007. He is endorsed by the Yakima County Republican Party.

Said, "I believe that valuing safety and security for all students should be a priority."

Promises to make sure that "bond and levy issues are handled with integrity" as a "fellow tax-payer" and wants voters to decide if additional property taxes are collected and what they are used for.

Plans to listen and respond to concerns of parents, teachers, and the community.

Believes that local school districts and local parents should have control over education rather than state-level decision making.

- Said, "I believe that valuing safety and security for all students should be a priority."
- Promises to make sure that "bond and levy issues are handled with integrity" as a "fellow tax-payer" and wants voters to decide if additional property taxes are collected and what they are used for.
- Wants to raise test scores.
- Plans to listen and respond to concerns of parents, teachers, and the community.
- Believes that local school districts and local parents should have control over education rather than state-level decision making.

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Vote Washington, Dave Jaeger

West Valley School District, School Board

Dave has an associate's degree from Yakima County Community College, a bachelor's degree in education from Washington State University, a master's degree in special education from Portland State University, and a master's degree in school administration from Eastern Washington University.

Dave was an elementary and middle school teacher for nine years, an elementary school principal for ten years, a special education director for five years, and a middle school principal for 18 years.

Dave Jaeger is currently a director on the West Valley School Board. He was first election in 2015 and has been in office for two terms.

Said, "During the last 8 years I have been able to contribute my time and knowledge/experience as we addressed challenges involving COVID-19 and the overcrowding of our schools."

Wants to decide what to do with $19 million left from a bond levy after Apple Valley and Summitview Elementary Schools are completed.

- Said, "During the last 8 years I have been able to contribute my time and knowledge/experience as we addressed challenges involving COVID-19 and the overcrowding of our schools."
- Wants to decide what to do with $19 million left from a bond levy after Apple Valley and Summitview Elementary Schools are completed.

Dave Jaeger

- The School Board of Directors runs the public school system. The School Board of Directors is entirely independent from the rest of the county government.
- School District Directors work together to make school policy, set the budget, decide what is taught in schools, and appoint the superintendent to run the schools day to day.
- School District Directors are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan elections.