Salem-Keizer Public Schools

Parents should always have a role in their children’s education – make your voice heard!
Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Oregon School District 24J, will hold a School Board election for three seats (Zones 2, 4, and 6) on May 16, 2023. Voters can select one candidate from each district, meaning voters will cast their ballot for three total school board candidates – one from each zone.
Click each candidate’s name to learn more about their priorities and positions.

ZONE 2 CANDIDATES

Troutt stated that it’s “time to stop pushing political agendas of any kind in our classrooms and stick to the basics: math, writing, reading, and science.”

 

Troutt wants to restore School Resource Officers to “ensure all students, teachers, and families feel safe.”

 

Troutt believes “Parents need to be informed about their kids’ school lives—from curriculum choices to whether their kids are struggling emotionally or in their studies.”

 

Visit Casity Troutt’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Casity Troutt is a mother of five and a small business owner.

Richardson wants to increase diversity within the school district staff.

 

Richardson has been the Director of Student Equity, Access and Advancement at Salem-Keizer Public Schools.

 

Richardson stated that “white” educators “don’t understand the need and why students behave or why they bring their cultural characteristics to the classroom.”

 

Visit Cynthia Richardson’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Cynthia Richardson is a mother and retired teacher.

ZONE 4 CANDIDATES

Chandragiri wants to restore School Resource Officers to schools.


Chandragiri says his top priorities are “authentic family engagement, ensuring safety, and high-quality learning.”


Visit Dr. Satya Chandragiri’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Dr. Satya Chandragiri is a father and physician.

Strawn supports the decision to remove School Resource Officers from schools.

 

Strawn acknowledged “it has taken me a lifetime to learn about my white-male-hetero privilege.”

 

Visit Kelley Strawn’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Kelley Strawn is a father and university administrator.

ZONE 6 CANDIDATES

Hudson says we must bring back Safety Resource Officers “to begin to restore a sense of safety.”

 

Hudson believes the district should be “re-opening our school board meetings completely to the public” and that “all school curriculum should be available online for parental review.”

 

Visit Krissy Hudson’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Krissy Hudson is a mother of two and a former social service worker.

Scruggs has been endorsed by the Marion County Democrats and Progressive Salem.

 

Scruggs has voiced support for policies that would make it more difficult for parents to have a say in their children’s education.

 

Visit Larry Scruggs’ website and Facebook to learn more.

Larry Scruggs is a former educator at the University of Portland.

You can only vote by mail for this election. To learn more about requesting a mail-in ballot, visit the Oregon Board of Elections website for more information. The last day for ballots to be mailed to voters is May 2.

To confirm you live within the Oregon School District 24J, visit the schools boundary map.

To learn more about the Salem-Keizer Public Schools Oregon School District 24J, visit the school district’s official website.

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