I understand the community s values and needs in the schools spread throughout the district, Danzuka said.
It is not a requirement for the school board to have tribal representation. All five positions are considered at-large and not determined by geographic boundaries. However, position 1 has had a tribal member for the last 34 years, Danzuka pointed out.
Her immediate family includes two nieces, a nephew and a grandson, and she has numerous extended family members in Madras, Culver and Warm Springs.
Danzuka says her experience and history as a board member will assist with the 509-J superintendent transition and will carry forward the successful programs that have been put in place.
Incumbent Jamie Hurd faces Lorien Stacona, and Jaylyn Suppah is running against Jacob Struck
Communication, community engagement and the relationship with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs were common themes during the Jefferson County School District 509-J Board candidate forum Thursday evening.
The Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce facilitated the April 8 forum for the four candidates who are vying for two of the open school board positions during the May 18 special district election.
}Incumbent Jamie Hurd will face Lorien Stacona for position 2. Jaylyn Suppah and Jacob Struck are running for position 3, the seat currently held by Tom Norton Jr. Incumbent and 509-J Board Chair Laurie Danzuka is running unopposed for position 1.
Special district election filing deadline nears
Several positions remain open for Jefferson County special district boards
The candidate filing deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, March 18 for the May 18 special district election, and many positions remain open in Jefferson County.
Six people have filed to run for three Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services District positions. Janet Brown is running against incumbent John Curnutt for position 1. Incumbent Patricia Neff faces Joe Krenowicz in position 2. Mike Ahern is running against incumbent Louise Muir for position 4.
Incumbent Chris Dupont is running for position 2 of the Jefferson County Rural Fire Protection District. Kim Stout filed for position 4. No one has filed for position 1.