Issues
School boards should not be partisan: Educating students is too important to play politics with. All students, families, teachers, and staffers deserve to be treated with kindness and respect, no matter their political party.
@jessicaflemingforga The people who make decisions in our schools should not have a political agenda. If I’m elected to the Board of Education, I’ll always advocate for what’s in the best interest of our students, families, and teachers, no matter your political beliefs. #teachersoftiktok #schoolboardmeetings #forsythcountyga ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
@jessicaflemingforga The only two current school board members staying on the board next year endorsed my opponent. This is very concerning. Once our five-member board has three votes, they can control our school system. School boards should not have alliances or play politics. The purpose of a “board” is for people with different views to reach a compromise in the middle to represent the majority of our community. Vote for me and prevent a political alliance from taking over our schools. #schoolboard #teachersoftiktok #forsythcountyga ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
Keep our schools strong: I support fully funding them, paying teachers more, and ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed. I oppose school vouchers or using public school funds for private or religious institutions.
@jessicaflemingforga Learn about the issues I have with Georgia’s Senate Bill 233, the school voucher bill. I’m Jessica Fleming, and I’m running for the school board in Forsyth County, GA. #greenscreen #schoolboard #forsythcountyga #schoolvouchers #education ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
Keep students and staff safe: I respect our district’s school resource officers (SROs) and agree they provide a valuable, essential service to our schools. We also need to keep students physically, emotionally and mentally safe by preventing bullying and supporting mental health initiatives. I've been endorsed by Moms Demand Action for supporting common-sense gun laws. Read my student safety plan.
@jessicaflemingforga I spoke at the #forsythcountyga board of #education meeting about preventing gun violence through #BeSmart @@MomsDemand @Everytown #gunviolence #gunviolenceawareness🧡🧡🧡 #secureyourguns #safestoragesaveslives ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
Stop book bans: Although most parents oppose book bans, a loud minority keeps pushing for them. Our school district even made national headlines for book banning and author censorship. Students should have access to a variety of books, learning materials, and speakers. Of course, I believe that the books students have access to must be age appropriate.
@jessicaflemingforga Have you seen the documentary “To Be Destroyed” on @MSNBC? This was just one of many takeaways about book banning. #stopbookbanning #stopbookbans #letteachersteach ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
Support all students: All students, regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexuality, or gender identity, should feel seen, safe, and supported at school.
@jessicaflemingforga I woke up more motivated than ever about the importance of my #schoolboard race. #saveourschoolboards #forsythcountyga #supportallstudents #lqbtq ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
Respect teachers and school staff: Teachers and media specialists are professionals with degrees and experience teaching students. Parents are partners in their children’s education, but they should not dictate what’s taught in schools. I respect teachers’ professional discernment regarding the topics and materials they teach. I believe all topics can be taught in a compassionate, age-appropriate way with an experienced and knowledgeable educator.
@jessicaflemingforga I was on the “Teacher of the Year” selection committee at my kids’ elementary school and it was an amazing, inspiring experience. My opponent says teachers are “indoctrinating” students and the people she’s aligned with have said letting teachers lead the way on learning means the “government is in control of your kids.” We must always push back on this narrative. The experience I describe is what’s happening in most classrooms across the country. #teachersoftiktok #letteachersteach ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
@jessicaflemingforga Since running for school board in Forsyth County, Georgia, I've heard other candidates talk about parents being in the "driver's seat of their kids' education," but I have a problem with that. Parents should partner with their children's teachers, but the teachers are the professionals who know the standards, how to teach them, what will be on state tests, how to relay information in an age-appropriate way, and more. In public schools, teachers have education degrees and continue to get additional certifications and degrees throughout their careers. It's time we start trusting educators again. #teachersoftiktok #teachers ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
@jessicaflemingforga I ❤️ teachers, so one of the reasons i’m running for the School Board is to make sure they’re respected and protected. 🍎 #teachers #teachersoftiktok #schoolboard ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
Celebrate freedom of religion: Forsyth County has a diverse population with many different religious beliefs and practices. I support keeping religion out of public schools.
Understand parental rights: Parents have many protections and options to monitor what their children consume in Forsyth County, but I oppose parents or community members deciding what others consume.
Ensure financial transparency: Our school system is already very transparent about how they spend funds. I'd work to make sure it stays that way, while protecting the senior tax exemption, protecting property values (since the school district ties into home values), and deter rising property taxes.
@jessicaflemingforga There are SO many reasons why school board races are important, whether or not you have kids in school. Here are just a few. More to come!
♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA
If you'd like to learn more about where I stand on certain issues, please get in touch.
@jessicaflemingforga “Beauty and the Beast” can teach you an important lesson about school board campaigns. #teachersoftiktok #stopbookbans #forsythcountyga ♬ original sound - Jessica Fleming for GA