I am running for the Olathe School Board to ensure my daughter will have the best education possible right here in Olathe. We must refocus on the fundamentals of education to prepare our students for their futures.
Jesse Gillam
The Platform
Student Safety and Security
Academic Excellence in our Schools
Academic Excellence in our Schools
- Enhanced staff screenings and reviews to avoid future situations of teachers perpetrating sexual misconduct against our students.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies to address issues of substance abuse, including fentanyl use, in the Olathe School District.
Academic Excellence in our Schools
Academic Excellence in our Schools
Academic Excellence in our Schools
- Refocus on the fundamentals of education. It’s time for reading, writing, and mathematics to be prioritized again in our schools.
- Keep politics out of our classrooms and instead focus on preparing our students for their futures.
Transparency in Government
Transparency in Government
Transparency in Government
- The district must fully and openly communicate with parents and community members.
- Board meetings and public comments should be live streamed and posted online to ensure successful public engagement.
Workforce Development
Transparency in Government
Transparency in Government
- Olathe must look at curriculum changes to increase and reinforce college readiness.
- Students should have the opportunity to earn career certifications while in the high school setting.