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Candidates Compete for Duval County School Board District 2 Seat
Duval County School Board District 2 election overview The post Meet the three candidates vying for Duval County School Board District 2 seat appeared first on The Florida Trib.
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Key points
- Three candidates are competing for the District 2 seat on the Duval County School Board.
- Candidates prioritize community representation, resources for students, and career preparation.
- The election is set for August 18, alongside contested races for other districts.
NewsWK — As the Duval County School Board prepares for its upcoming elections, three candidates are vying for the District 2 seat in the primary on August 18. This election comes at a time when the district is grappling with budget constraints, school consolidations, and concerns regarding political influences in education.
The candidates include Donna Westrich, Terence Myers, and Donovan Bradley, each bringing unique experiences and priorities to the race. Westrich, a seasoned educator with two decades in the classroom, aims to leverage her experience to facilitate district-level change, stating, “I’ve spent 20 years trying to fix education from inside the classroom and I’m ready to take my experience and passion for education to the next level.”
Myers, who has worked across various education levels for 18 years, emphasizes the need for better resources for teachers and students, noting, “There are different areas in the district that students need more support than others.” Meanwhile, Bradley, a Jacksonville native and graduate of Duval County Schools, is focused on strengthening workforce preparation and advocating for better classroom-to-career pipelines.
If elected, Westrich intends to prioritize community representation, ensuring that local voices are heard. Myers aims to enhance support for students with disabilities, while Bradley plans to collaborate with state lawmakers on key educational policies, such as smaller class sizes.
With ongoing budget issues, the candidates have been asked how they would approach potential school consolidations. Bradley emphasizes the need for transparency and community involvement, stating that parents must be informed about school offerings. Myers considers consolidation a last resort, echoing Westrich’s call for clear communication with the community.
Although the Florida school board races are officially non-partisan, the candidates acknowledge the growing political influence within education. Bradley maintains that politics should not interfere with educational priorities, stating, “I don’t believe that politics have any place in schools.” Myers agrees, asserting that schools should remain neutral environments. Westrich has positioned her campaign as non-partisan, declaring, “People over politics. Students need to come first.”
The upcoming primary also includes contested races for Districts 4 and 6, along with a critical 1-mill renewal vote in November.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by By Ariel Schiller and Libby Clifton | News4JAX originally published by The Florida Trib. Read the original story.
