Letter: Why I support Robbe Lehmann, Heather Jackson, and Roberta Butterfield for DCSD School Board

Just one look at the numerous testimonials on Robbe Lehmann’s campaign website shows why he should be voted for. It includes positive comments of strong support from current and former Douglas County School District (DCSD) principals, teachers, staff, and numerous parents of current and past students. These are the people who worked with him constantly and saw firsthand the quality and dedication he brought to the job over the past years. I also have my own personal experience with Robbe regarding an issue I brought up last year. He was the first of the School Board members to respond to me, both by replying to my email and calling me directly soon after to make sure I got his response. He was kind, thoughtful, and caring.

Heather Jackson’s first comment that I read was “our school district is in need of unity” and I was immediately interested in her. She happens to represent my area, District 6, after being appointed to the seat in March 2021. Her experience in multiple youth sports, such as Douglas County youth
volleyball, AYSO, and Little League, gives her a solid background in looking out for what is best for our children. Her kids attended Scarselli where she also served as president of the PTO. She also teaches part-time at Sierra Lutheran High School, once more showing her dedication to the education of our valley’s youth.

Roberta Butterfield was introduced to me by a close friend just prior to this past primary election. Having worked in the counselor's office at DHS for many years, she knows what our students need to be better prepared during their education. She has vowed to promote parent, school, and community collaboration. Her finance and economics knowledge and experience will be an asset to the board, especially when reviewing and deciding on the school budgets. As an added bonus she currently has school-aged children, so she is very aware of the current issues facing our students and parents.

What we need in our school board is stability, common sense, non-fringe beliefs, a desire to lift up rather than tear down, to search for common ground, and of course continued support for our most in-need children. I feel these 3 candidates provide those qualities. I encourage everyone to do their own research and vote based on the knowledge they gain.

Sincerely,
Amanda Adams
Resident of Ruhenstroth, Gardnerville