Lakeland Joint School District

Protecting Our Tax Dollars & Working for a Better Classroom. A Vote for Taxpayers. A Vote for Our Future. This victory is for all of us. It could not have been done without you. Thank you for giving me your vote and for trusting me to make the best decisions for our community. We built a silent campaign to improve our school board - and we did it!.... Here are the results of last night's election - Ramona Grissom: 55.88% (342 votes) to John Michael Shaffer : 44.12% (270 votes) I am particularly appreciative and humbled by those in our community who rallied behind me because they were convinced I would protect the taxpayers' dollars and work (hard) for a better classroom. I'm looking forward to finding the answers to our questions, improving the district's communication with the community and growing fiscal responsibility. I believe what Frank Lloyd Wright stated is true and fitting, "I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." Again, I thank you with all my heart for your support the whole way through. Lakeland Joint School District Trustee, Zone 2 "I will help set the vision and advance policy which partners with the community in leading Lakeland Joint School District into the future by forging a consensus between all stakeholders. " Dear Lakeland Joint School District Community: My name is Ramona, and I'm running to be your Lakeland Joint School District Trustee for Zone 2. I'm running because I believe our schools infrastructure can be better. I'm running because I believe we can improve our current school system. I believe there is a need to raise the morale of the current Lakeland District staff. I'm running because I know we can do better for our children, better for our teachers and better with the taxpayer funds. Im running because I believe voters should have options when voting for the Trustee position. I believe it takes personal sacrifice to deliver the best solution possible to our kids. I think outside of the box, make ...Read More