MISTY JANSSEN - 2024 PYLUSD SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AREA 3
PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Advocating for Students.
Collaborating with Parents.
Leading with Integrity.
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MISTY JANSSEN
FOR PLACENTIA-YORBA LINDA SCHOOL BOARD
Misty is proudly endorsed by:
Dr. Doug Domene
Former PYLUSD Superintendent
Aiden Mintzer
Former PYLUSD Student Board Member - Class of 2024
Peggy Bowen
Former Teacher
Former PYLUSD Board Member
“Misty is a servant leader at heart. Whether in her role as mother, PTA president, Marine reservist, or school board member, her intentions are led by doing what’s best in support of others.”
Susan Metcalf
Parent, Former Travis Ranch Principal
Putting Experience to Work
Misty Janssen is a long-time resident of Yorba Linda and proud parent of 5 wonderful children with her husband of 18 years, Dr. Matt Janssen
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For nearly 24 years Misty has proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. She is a Sergeant Major currently assigned to the 4th Medical Battalion. In addition to serving her country Misty has also been a dedicated volunteer throughout the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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For more than a decade, Misty has been actively involved in PYLUSD schools and classrooms in diverse capacities.āÆ Misty’s five children have attended six different schools which has given her the opportunity to meet and collaborate with teachers and administrators throughout the district. Misty has volunteered in classrooms as well as helped in campus-wide volunteer roles.
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Misty has served as PTA President, Vice President and Parliamentarian for Fairmont Elementary, the district’s largest K-6 elementary school. She was honored to be nominated and receive the PYLUSD Honorary Service Award in 2017. She has also served as the PYLUSD PTA Advocacy Chair. In this role, she worked with local and state PTA members as well as state legislators, advocating in Sacramento and encouraging policies and laws that promote health and wellness for all students.
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Misty is currently serving as the Parliamentarian for the Fairmont Elementary PTA and is also finishing her Masters program in Organizational Leadership.
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As your Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School Board Trustee for Area 3,
I commit to serving our students, families, teachers, staff, administrators and community in everything I do.
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Prioritize Kids and Teachersā
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In the last 17 months, our district has lost 5 out of 6 high school Principals, multiple Assistant Principals, dozens of teachers, and all of our Assistant Superintendents. This amount of turnover is unprecedented. I want to ensure that the school board supports our educators and staff so our children have the best teachers in Orange County.
I want to make PYLUSD a destination district again – for students and teachers alike.
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Every dollar the district spends should directly impact the quality of our students’ education. Very recently, without a needs assessment,cost-benefit analysis, feasibility study, or input from stakeholders, the PYLUSD Board majority, led by Leandra Blades, approved a $3.2 million dollar contract after receiving only one bid.They didn’t wait for anyone else to submit a proposal and they didn’t try and negotiate any of the terms of the contract. That is unprecedented and irresponsible. I will ensure that this project is properly reviewed by an accounting firm and that wasteful spending on unnecessary vanity projects become a thing of the past.
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Education over Politicsā
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Divisive partisan politics have no place on a school board. I will serve all parents and students fairly and enthusiastically regardless of political affiliation. I will gladly collaborate with anyone who wants to see our children succeed in the classroom and life.I don’t have a hidden agenda. I’m running as an independent candidate and have no direct association with any party or outside organization. I’m not interested in using this role as a stepping stone into higher office. My only focus is restoring the academic integrity that has always been the hallmark of our district.
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Promote Transparency and Accountability
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As a School Board Member, I will prioritize transparency in all decision-making processes. I will listen to the concerns of all parents, teachers, and community members and work collaboratively to address them. I will ensure that stakeholders and parents are regularly informed about district news through official communications - not personal Facebook pages. Parents also have the right to see - and contribute to - the plans for major projects before the district begins them. I will also hold regular town hall meetings so that stakeholders and parents can ask questions directly and give feedback on the direction of PYLUSD.
"I wish to endorse Misty Janssen for PLYUSD School Board in the upcoming election based on her credentials, distinguishing performance record and her already extensive contributions to the district over many years. Most important to me is Misty’s commitment to place the education of students over politics!”
Mike Moore
Parent, Former Esperanza & Yorba Linda High School Teacher
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