My Statement on the 2018 Broward County School Board Election

Statement by Ryan Petty on Broward County School Board Election for District 8

September 3, 2018

Our public schools in Broward County can and must do better: from improving academic performance to making our teachers a priority, to the realization of safer schools.

Nothing put the deficiencies of our public schools in sharper detail than the tragedy of losing my daughter Alaina, the 16 other souls lost and the 17 injured–a school, a community and a nation shaken.

We know improvements must be made in Broward schools. It should be clear that we desperately need change.

Today, I congratulate Donna Korn and ask her to faithfully represent all voters, including the nearly 50% of voters that raised their voices for change.  You have been entrusted with another term on the Broward County School Board–an opportunity to at long last complete the vital work of protecting our students and teachers and to ensure academic achievement is realized in Broward County Schools.

I fought hard for change for our students & teachers, and I will continue pushing for transparency and accountability from our Broward County School Board and district leadership.

I could not have done any of this alone.  I was surrounded by an amazing campaign team, dedicated volunteers, friends, and neighbors.  To each of you, I can only say, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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