Building a stronger future for JO Combs Unified School District Students

Join Jennifer Schwartz as we work together to strengthen JO Combs Unified School District schools and support student success across our communities.

 

A Commitment to Student Success Across JO Combs Unified School District

I am committed to ensuring JO Combs Unified School District provides an educational environment that prepares students for success beyond graduation. This includes maintaining high expectations, valuing accountability, and supporting academic and career pathways that build critical thinking, communication skills, and real-world readiness.

Strong schools rely on strong educators. I believe in supporting teachers and staff through thoughtful governance, clear policy, and responsible oversight that allows educators to focus on teaching and supporting students.

My key platform initiatives

My key platform initiatives emphasize student readiness, strong academic preparation, support for educators through effective governance, and responsible stewardship of district resources — all focused on meaningful outcomes for JO Combs Unified School District students.

Student Readiness & Meaningful Outcomes

Every student deserves to graduate prepared for what comes next — whether that is college, career training, or entry into the workforce. I support maintaining high expectations so that a diploma from JO Combs Unified School District represents real learning, strong communication skills, critical thinking, and personal responsibility.

Empowering educators

Educators are essential to student success. A strong governing board supports teachers and staff by setting clear policy, ensuring responsible oversight, and fostering stability and transparency — allowing educators to focus on teaching and supporting students.

Community partnerships

Strong schools are built through collaboration. I believe in open communication, respectful engagement with families and community partners, and accountability at every level to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of students and the district as a whole.

Fiscal responsibility

Families and taxpayers deserve confidence that district resources are used wisely. I support responsible budgeting, transparency in decision-making, and long-term financial planning that prioritizes students, classrooms, and sustainable programs.

About my campaign

My decision to run for the JO Combs Unified School District Governing Board is rooted in my belief that schools work best when expectations are clear, standards are upheld, and decisions are made thoughtfully and responsibly. After more than a decade working in education, I have seen how governance, consistency, and accountability directly impact student outcomes.

My campaign is focused on practical, principled leadership that keeps students at the center of every decision and strengthens trust between schools, families, and the community.

My vision for our schools

I envision schools where expectations are clear, standards are upheld, and learning is purposeful. Through responsible governance and accountability, JO Combs Unified School District can ensure students graduate prepared for life beyond high school.