Ballotpedia, Sara Jarman

Sara earned her bachelor's degree in applied science from Utah Tech University. She is married and has 5 children. 

Sara currently works as a holistic healthcare practitioner. 

Sara Jarman's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office. 

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Opposes "pornographic material" in classrooms.

Believes in safeguarding students’ innocence and vulnerability through age-appropriate curriculum.

Believes in safeguarding students’ innocence and vulnerability through an age-appropriate curriculum.

Believes in increasing parental involvement in education.

Believes in promoting rigorous curriculum development, enhancing teacher training, and refining student assessment methods to ensure every student is challenged and well-prepared with critical skills for college and careers.

Believes in promoting rigorous curriculum development and refining student assessment methods to prepare students for success. 

- Opposes "pornographic material" in classrooms.
- Believes in safeguarding students’ innocence and vulnerability through an age-appropriate curriculum.
- Believes in increasing parental involvement in education.
- Believes in promoting rigorous curriculum development and refining student assessment methods to prepare students for success. 

School Curriculum

Supports reducing unnecessary spending and prioritizing funding for classroom resources, student programs, and support staff.

Plans to make school board operations more accessible through regular reports on spending, performance metrics, and decision-making processes.

- Supports reducing unnecessary spending and prioritizing funding for classroom resources, student programs, and support staff.
- Plans to make school board operations more accessible through regular reports on spending, performance metrics, and decision-making processes.

School Facilities & Resources

As of September 18, 2024, Sara Jarman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Sara Jarman

Sara currently works as a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner. 

Sara Jarman's campaign for school board is her first run for public office. 

Believes in prioritizing core subjects to ensure academic excellence.

- Opposes "pornographic material" in classrooms.
- Believes in safeguarding students’ innocence and vulnerability through an age-appropriate curriculum.
- Believes in increasing parental involvement in education.
- Believes in promoting rigorous curriculum development and refining student assessment methods to prepare students for success. 
- Believes in prioritizing core subjects to ensure academic excellence.

Plans to prioritize funding for classroom resources, support staff, and programs that benefit students' education.

Believes it is important to ensure taxpayer dollars are managed responsibly and that schools are responsive to the needs of students, parents, and the community.

Believes fiscal responsibility is crucial for the sustainable and efficient operation of schools, and is committed to ensuring every dollar is spent wisely and effectively.

Supports submitting arguments for and against the bond.

Has experience with Quickbooks and budgeting.

Supports the Higley School Board's decision to approve both a bond and override for the November 2024 ballot, indicating a commitment to enhancing school facilities and funding.

Believes Common Core has contributed to a significant increase in youth mental health issues.

Volunteered for youth church programs in 2006.

Believes in ensuring child safety and well-being, as demonstrated by the arrest of a Higley High teacher.

Believes in fostering a secure learning environment for children by being vigilant, proactive, and transparent, ensuring parents feel confident in their child's safety.

Served as Secretary for a neighborhood co-op in 2019.

Believes in protecting child wellbeing and ensuring safe environments, as evidenced by the candidate's website, which features a section titled "Teacher Grooming Multiple Students," highlighting concerns about inappropriate behavior in educational settings.

Believes academic excellence and rigor are fundamental to a thriving education system and supports prioritizing core academic subjects while upholding high learning standards.

Believes in making Higley Unified School District the top choice for families by ensuring excellence in education.

Believes in making a "meaningful difference in the education and well-being of our students and families" through community support and shared goals.

Supports increased parental involvement, academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability within the district.

Wants to create an environment where "academic achievement is celebrated, and students are equipped in practical wisdom to thrive in the future."

Believes in using "proven methods" for student well-being, opposing "modern unproven theories" in education.

Believes in the importance of parental involvement in education.

Sara is married and has 5 children. She earned an applied science degree from Utah Tech.

Sara Jarman is a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner since 2014 and has experience in property management from 2018. She has also worked as a Special Education Teacher Assistant in 2001.

As of September 23, 2024, Sara Jarman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- School board members set district policy, encourage parent involvement, establish budgets, and determine educational goals for your local school district.
- This position is voluntary. School board members are not paid a salary.

Oversees the local schools' policies and budget.