Locals Announce Candidacy in August Primary

My fellow Lewis Countians, I, Jack Holt, am humbly asking for your vote as I am running for re-election of the Sixth (6th) District Seat of the Lewis County School Board. Both born and raised here in Lewis County, my wife, Karen and I have both worked here locally for all our adult lives. We have two daughters, Carmen Kelsey (Kip) and Cortni Isbell (Rusty), both who were schooled through our school system and graduated Lewis County High School. We have three grandchildren who are all students in Lewis County Schools. I do have a vested interest in our school system, not only for my own grandchildren, but all of the children of Lewis County. I believe we have a vision for our children to be as successful as possible. With the other board members, we have a vision to provide a safe learning environment, full of every opportunity we can provide, all while being as fiscally responsible as we can be to the taxpayers of the county. We have implemented safety measures in each building and now have a Safety Resource Officer in each as well. We are in the building process of the new High School which is to be completed mid-2025. We have added and continue to add more and more CTE classes to expand the curriculum and offer more opportunities for the student body. We have a great relationship with TCAT and surrounding colleges, offering great dual enrollment opportunities for our High School students. In addition to security and curriculum, our vision also includes supporting our teachers and support staff, to give them the best opportunity to educate our youth. We were able to get all staff raises. We have also secured free breakfast and lunch for all students for the 2024-2025 school year. As a board member, I appreciate the support of the parents and grandparents of our children who get their loved ones to school. It is vitally important for the children to be in school, so they do not fall behind. I also understand we are battling a rising pandemic in youth vaping. As we try to find ways to get that out of the schools, we know that we need the help of the family at home. I believe in our system, I believe in our staff, I believe in our community. Please vote Jack Holt for your Sixth (6th) District School Board Member.