Meet the Candidate: Asa Sarver for Sisters School Board

201 E Sun Ranch Drive,Sisters OR 97759

04 May, 2023

Description

As a School Board Member and the parent of a child in the Sisters School District and another starting Kindergarten in the fall, Asa understands the day-to-day challenges our educators, parents and students face. His focus areas are: Classroom Size. Sisters schools are well known for their low student-to-teacher ratio, which means students get more one-on-one attention and support. As school enrollment grows, we’ll face challenges in maintaining this ratio. I’m committed to working for low classroom sizes to provide better education for all of our students. Teacher Retention. Public school teachers are one of the most undervalued resources we have. As a School Board Member, I’ll keep working to find ways to support the amazing teachers we have here in Sisters so they stay in our district. Graduation Rates. Sisters has a graduation rate much higher than the majority of the state of Oregon. It’s imperative we continue to support teachers and students to sustain this achievement. Special Programs. Sisters Schools are truly special in that they offer unique programs ranging from aviation training, individual environmental exploration, to ski teams. It’s critical we maintain these programs and look for ways to bring languages and other special programs back into our curriculum. Asa currently serves the Sisters community in these ways: - Sisters School Board, Position 4, 2022-Present - Chair of Sisters Local Option Committee, 2023 - City of Sisters Parks Board, 2021-Present - Volunteer coach for soccer and Little League, 2020-Present -Sisters Parent Teacher Coalition 2021-2022 Learn more and see endorsements at: www.asaforsisters.com