Jill Davis for Minneapolis School Board

Our Schools, Our Children, Our Future

I am a candidate for the Minneapolis Public School Board because I believe that our children and our public schools are our city’s greatest and most important assets.
As a neighborhood activist and as a professional working with children and families, I have extensive experience in forging partnerships, providing leadership, and implementing activities that facilitate healthy communities for children, families, and residents of Minneapolis. As a parent of a child in a Minneapolis Public School, I know there are success stories happening in our schools every day that are not being shared. I also know there are challenges we need to immediately address and resolve. As a school board member I would: provide strong leadership, a commitment to implementing a strategic plan fully focused on the academic success of ALL children, and ensure that our district is accountable to the citizens of Minneapolis

In order for the city of Minneapolis to have strong and vibrant communities, the health and well-being of our children and our public school system must be our highest priority. Please join me in the effort to ensure that Minneapolis Public Schools are ready for our 21st Century children. I am excited about the future success of Minneapolis Public Schools because I believe the communities of our city will actively work and support the “common good” – quality public education for our children.

Thank you for reading my website and being interested in the future of Minneapolis Public Schools. I would be honored to have your support at the DFL city convention.

Jill Davis
Candidate for Minneapolis Public Schools Board

"If you believe, as I do, that every child has potential, every person has potential, and that every community has potential, then join me in supporting Minneapolis Public Schools in reaching their potential as a 21st Century Model of Urban Education.   ”

Steps For Success

Read More About Jill's Seven Steps for Success
  • Restore trust
    and increase public confidence with parents and community members. Deliver honest and accurate information.
  • Ensure access
    to equitable well-rounded academic opportunities in ALL communities to ALL children.
  • Invest in early childhood
    and aggressively act to reduce the achievement gap. Focus resources on proven academic approaches.
  • Respect and embrace the diverse cultures
    of students and families. Our greatest challenge is also our greatest asset. Ensure that every employee becomes culturally competent.
  • Invite, include, and welcome parents and concerned others
    to be key partners in their child’ education and a valued member of their child’s school community.
  • Strengthen the organizational and leadership structure
    to Support Policies, Practices, and People that are Proactive, Effective, Responsive, and Respectful
  • Strengthen community connections
    and partnerships to increase resources and investment for our schools. Every school is part of the fabric of the community in which it is located.

I am committed to:

  • Implementing a 3-5 Years Strategic Academic and Financial Plan
    that will bring stability and focus to our school system.
  • Eliminating the achievement gap
    by implementing policies that guarantee equal access to quality education regardless of geographic area, program choice, ethnicity, race, or income level.
  • Increasing our opportunities for dialog
    with all our stakeholders. We need to communicate beyond school board meetings and public hearings.
  • Developing effective partnerships
    and relationships with key stakeholders that are based on trust and respect.
  • Improving the Responsiveness of Minneapolis Public Schools
    to the educational needs and wants of our various communities by implementing a system that collects and utilizes data regarding how and why people choose our schools.
  • Creating strong educational pathway schools
    so that parents can map out their child's educational journey from Kindergarten to High School.
  • Working with community leaders
    to advocate with our elected officials to fully fund education.