Jennifer Rega Shedron for Independence School Board

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and support me throughout this campaign. Your engagement and encouragement mean the world. Together, we are building a strong foundation for the future of our schools - one that keeps students at the heart of every decision. I’m honored to continue working alongside our community to ensure our schools remain strong and focused on student success.

I would just like to share my answers regarding my candidacy that were published in Independence Today in case you missed the article!

1. How should the district address funding challenges resulting from new state laws?

The recent changes to Ohio’s 2026 budget require proactive, steady planning. Our priority is ensuring students have the resources to succeed while keeping funding sustainable and transparent for taxpayers. Independence receives relatively little per student under the state’s current plan, with most costs covered locally. Fortunately, Independence is a thriving community with strong commercial activity, which positions us well to adapt with resilience. By leveraging these strengths, we can navigate state funding shifts without compromising student success.

2. Do you support the idea of a bond issue for the construction of a new school building that houses Pre-K through eighth-grade? Why or why not?

Making sure our students and educators have an environment conductive to effective learning and success must come first. I support a bond for new construction because engineering studies show it is more cost-effective for taxpayers than multiple large-scale renovations. At the same time, I remain open to alternative perspectives and new information that may emerge. I will work collaboratively with all stakeholders within the community, knowing that voters will ultimately decide.

3. If elected, what is one thing you want to accomplish while on the school board?

If elected, I want to help ensure that the caliber of our schools matches the caliber of our community. Independence is already fortunate to have good schools, but I believe we can aim even higher. With thoughtful planning and collaboration, we can work toward becoming one of the top 20 districts in the Cleveland Metropolitan area. Achieving this will mean supporting our educators, strengthening academic programs, and continuing to align resources with student success.

Thank you for all of your support! Please let me know if you would like a yard sign.

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Thank you so much for all the continued support!

Our Schools. Our Future. My Vision.

✅ Champion Academic Excellence – Striving to make our district a leader in Northeast Ohio by setting high expectations, supporting our teachers, and giving students every tool they need to succeed in college, career, and life.

✅ Responsible, Resource Management - Stewarding taxpayer dollars with care, controlling spending, and ensuring that every dollar we invest produces real results for students and value for our community.

✅ Economically Modernize Facilities – We must update and maintain our school buildings responsibly, using smart investments to create safe, innovative learning environments.

What motivates me? My children!

As an Army wife, clinical pharmacist, PTO executive board member, CYO volleyball coach, and most importantly a mom to two amazing kids, I’m deeply invested in our schools and our community.

My daughter Grace is a 5th grader at IMS, and my son Dominic is in 2nd grade at IPS. You’ll often find our family all over Independence, bouncing from one activity to the next from sports, choir, drama, clubs, and so many wonderful community events.

These experiences give me a front row seat to the joys and challenges our students and families face every day. That’s what drives me to serve and advocate on the school board.

I’m Jennifer Rega Shedron and I am running for Independence School Board on November 4, 2025.

I am committed to listening to parents, collaborating with educators, and leading with both fiscal responsibility and a clear focus on student success. Together, we can ensure our schools live up to the high standards our community deserves - schools that not only educate, but inspire; that not only spend, but invest wisely; and that prepare our children to thrive in an ever-changing world. The future of our schools is the future of our community, and I believe it’s worth protecting and strengthening for generations to come.