Meet Elizabeth Jobb: Orland School District 135 Candidate

ORLAND PARK, IL — Meet Elizabeth Jobb, School Board candidate for Orland School District 135. The Consolidated Elections are April 6.

Jobb recently filled out the Patch candidate survey, and his answers can be seen below.

If you are a candidate for the April election, and would like to answer our Patch candidate questionnaire, please email yasmeen.sheikah@patch.com.

Elizabeth Jobb

Age (as of election)

44

Town/city of residence

Orland Park

School District

Orland School District 135

Family

I am married and we have 2 sons in D135.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Not to my knowledge.

Education

MS Kinesiology, BS Kinesiology

Occupation

IT Project Management, 15 years

Campaign website

https://www.facebook.com/Eliza...

Previous or current elected or appointed office

None.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most pressing issue facing our district right now is returning our children and staff to a full day, full week in-person schedule that allows for not only the excellence in education we know and expect from D135 but also the social and emotional development and support that occurs in a school setting.

I intend to develop a thoughtful, proactive plan that determines and then safely yet quickly implements the necessary steps to return our district children to a full-time in-person learning model.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have a strong history of community service in Orland Park and am an active volunteer in the D135 schools. I am detail-oriented, organized and make research-based decisions. I will strive to support actions that reflect the voice of our district families and our community.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

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What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

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Why should voters trust you?

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If you win this position, what accomplishment would make your term in office a success?

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What are your views on fiscal policy, government spending and the handling of taxpayer dollars in the office you are seeking?

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Do you support Black Lives Matter and what are your thoughts on the demonstrations held since the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake?

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Do you think the current board has done enough to support racial equality, and if not, what specifically should be done to do so?

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What are your thoughts on the district’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic? Are you in favor of remote learning, in-person learning or a hybrid of the two? Do you support a mask mandate for students and school staff, or mandatory coronavirus testing for both students and staff?

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When the vaccine is available to them, do you support mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff?

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Is there any reason you would not serve your full term of office, other than those of health or family?

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The best advice ever shared with me was ____________

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