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Ballotpedia, Lacy Chaffee

Lacy is originally from Mesa. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism and her master's degree in mass communication and media studies from Arizona State University. She has served on several committees and councils, including School Improvement Advisory Councils, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Pay for Performance, and Mesa Parent Council. She currently serves on the board of the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation. She is married to her husband Lafe and has 5 children.

Lacy currently works as a communications coordinator for Arizona State University and owns a small business. She has previously worked as a content specialist, a teacher, and a freelance copy editor. 

Lacy Halm Chaffee's campaign for school board member is her first run for public office. 

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Supports innovation in education and believes in preparing students for the careers of the future.

Supports improving communication with parents about what is going on at their child's school.

Supports the use of proven curriculum and believes changes to the curriculum should be based on data.

- Supports innovation in education and believes in preparing students for the careers of the future.
- Supports improving communication with parents about what is going on at their child's school.
- Supports the use of proven curriculum and believes changes to the curriculum should be based on data.

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As of September 18, 2024, Lacy Halm Chaffee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Student Wellbeing

Supports creating a supportive work environment to retain staff.

Advocates for decisions to be made with teacher input.

- Supports creating a supportive work environment to retain staff.
- Advocates for decisions to be made with teacher input.

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Access to Education

Lacy Halm Chaffee

Lacy is originally from Mesa and attended its public schools. She earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism and her master's degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from Arizona State University. She has served on several committees and councils, including School Improvement Advisory Councils, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Pay for Performance, and Mesa Parent Council. She currently serves on the board of the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation. She is married to her husband Lafe and has 5 children.

Lacy Halm Chaffee currently works as a Communications Coordinator for Arizona State University and owns a small business. She has previously worked as a Content Specialist, a teacher, and a freelance Copy Editor. 

Lacy Chaffee's campaign for school board is her first run for public office. 

Believes in strong community ties and local engagement to support child well-being.

Believes in fostering "strong communities" to enhance child well-being.

Believes strengthening Mesa Public Schools will enhance neighborhoods and community quality.

Believes in strong community involvement through local events like football games, band concerts, and graduations.

Believes in investing time in schools and engaging with community members to support child well-being and public education.

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Supports improving staff recruitment and retention.

- Supports improving staff recruitment and retention.
- Supports creating a supportive work environment to retain staff.
- Advocates for decisions to be made with teacher input.

Believes in preparing students for future careers and strengthening schools to support community development.

Plans to strengthen education in Mesa by addressing access to education.

Believes every child in Mesa deserves to learn "the creative, problem-solving skills needed for success in their future."

Supports quality public education in Mesa.

Lacy is originally from Mesa, Arizona. She is married to her husband Lafe, and they have 5 children.

Lacy Halm Chaffee is a small business owner. She has served on various committees and councils in schools, including School Improvement Advisory Councils, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Pay for Performance, PTO, and Mesa Parent Council. She currently serves on the board of the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation.

As of September 23, 2024, Lacy Halm Chaffee’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.