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Our Mission
Citizens for SYCSD is a local, non-partisan group working together to elect qualified and ethical leaders to the Southern York County School District Board of Directors.
We endorse candidates committed to working with the administration to ensure the highest-quality public education for our students.
Our Priorities
We Believe in Fiscal Responsibility
Keeping taxes low and property values high by working with district leadership to reduce spending – without sacrificing educational quality. This includes pursuing grants and ensuring policies minimize legal risk.
We Believe in a Safe Learning Environment
Students learn best when they feel safe. Committing to making ALL students feel welcomed, supported, and respected in our schools isn’t just a core value – it’s the law. Addressing parent concerns about bullying is a top priority.
We believe in Academic Excellence
Delivering a high-quality, standards-based education that prepares students for college and careers is our district’s mission. Our students deserve curricula and experiences that expose them to a variety of perspectives and build critical thinking and social skills free from the influence of special interest groups and political agendas.
We Believe in Trusting and Respecting our Educational Professionals
Attracting and keeping high-quality educators requires that they feel valued – through fair pay, professional support, inclusion in decision making, and respect for their work and professional expertise.
What can YOU do?
- Volunteer
- Donate
- Join our mailing list
- Talk about us to your friends and neighbors
- Follow and share us on Facebook and Instagram
FAQs
Why a PAC (Political Action Committee)?
PACs are organized for the purpose of raising money to elect candidates. They help to:
- Select and support a slate of candidates
- Network, train, and organize volunteers
- Distribute educational literature
Our PAC is committed to non-partisanship.
What does it mean to be non-partisan?
As a non-partisan group, we are not supported financially by outside political groups, but rather rely on funding from local stakeholders.
Candidates that we support must agree to cross-file on both the Republican and Democratic primary tickets which is as close to non-partisan as a candidate can get given the closed PA primary system.
We seek to support candidates who bring the spirit of non-partisanship to their role as board director to ensure that decisions are made based on what is best for students, teachers, and the school district.
What are the key aspects of being non-partisan in this context?
Focus on Education: Prioritizing the educational needs, safety, and well-being of students without letting political affiliations dictate decisions.
Objectivity: Making impartial decisions based on evidence, community needs, and expert recommendations, rather than party-driven goals.
Collaboration: Working with fellow board members, school administrators, teachers, and the community to achieve consensus on key issues without political divisions.
Community Representation: Representing the interests of the entire community, including families with diverse political views, backgrounds, and priorities.
Policy Development: Ensuring that policies are crafted to benefit the school district rather than advancing a partisan platform.
Why are school board elections important?
School boards greatly impact the quality of the education the children in our community receive and on ALL of our property taxes!!
We believe strongly that:
- The school board should reflect our community
- The school board should NOT be used to advance a political agenda
*Voter turnout has been less than 20% in school board elections, meaning many in our community are not making their voices heard!
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Stand with SYCSD and support our candidates now!
Join Our Volunteer Team
Become an integral part of our mission to support school board candidates
Join Our Volunteer Team
Become an integral part of our mission to support school board candidates who prioritize integrity and excellence in our district. Your time and effort can make a significant difference. Join us in our activities and help shape the future of our schools.