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18 petitions have named Kelly Lessens as a Decision Maker
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3 responses from Kelly Lessens
1,771 signatures
Kelly Lessens
Anchorage School Board - Seat B
B, Alaska
Kelly Lessens is a prominent member of the Anchorage School Board, currently serving as the representative for Seat B, a position she has held since her election in April 2021. She was re-elected in April 2022 and is set to continue her term until April 2025. As the Board Treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee, she plays a crucial role in overseeing the district's financial health and ensuring resources are allocated effectively to enhance student outcomes. As a School Board member, Lessens emphasizes the importance of equitable resource allocation, student health, and evidence-based teaching practices. She believes that prioritizing children's needs in decision-making processes is essential for improving educational outcomes across the district. Her commitment to transparency and collaborative problem-solving has been central to her approach on the Board.
Petitions targeting Kelly Lessens
Responses to petitions from Kelly Lessens
“From Board Member Kelly Lessens:
Thank you for reaching out. The Anchorage School Board does not have a
specific protocol for how individual members engage with online
petitions. In practice, I respond to constituents who contact me<...”
“From Board Member Kelly Lessens:
Thank you for reaching out. The Anchorage School Board does not have a
specific protocol for how individual members engage with online
petitions. In practice, I respond to constituents who contact me<...”
“I appreciate the outreach about the petition, but it's important to understand that in the Anchorage school district, Board members do not have purview over staffing decisions (ie that which the petition alludes to).
So in essence, board me...”