Jerry Stevens Running For Monroe Board Of Education

MONROE, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in Monroe will be on the ballot.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 2, Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on various topics of importance in town.

Patch will post these candidate profiles over the next couple of weeks, so check back often to see the latest.

Democrat Jerry Stevens, 64, is running for Monroe Board of Education in Monroe.

Occupation: Retired Monroe Teacher

Family: Kathy - Wife Two adult children who attended Monroe schools.

Experience: Presently on Monroe Bd of Ed - 6 years. Past member of Economic Dev. Comm.

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

The Pandemic has had a significant impact on our town’s educational system, including students, and staff and all members of our community. The Monroe Board of Education must continue to offer our students the best education possible in the safest environment we can provide.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

With my 34 years of experience as a former Monroe teacher I bring a unique perspective to issues presented to the Board. My first-hand knowledge of how decisions made may impact students and staff on a practical level and allow for constructive discussions at the Board level.

Accomplishments:

I am running for reelection to the Board of Ed. I have been an active participant in subcommittees for union negotiations, school calendar, and interview and hiring of administrative positions and long serving member of policy committee.

Other issues:

My dedication to Monroe students is my reason to serve on this board. Any issue relevant to student health and safety and learning is of concern to me; I will champion causes to ensure our town continues to deliver the exemplary education for which we are known.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

Past accomplishments include: Monroe Teacher of the Year, 2006 CT Technology Teacher of the Year, 2006 President, CT State Technology Education Association CT State Technology Education Association Executive Board, and 30 years CCAT State STEM committee Monroe Economic Development Committee Monroe STEM Committee Monroe Technology Planning Committee