Sierra Forward’s mission is to encourage and support causes, campaigns and candidates across the Sierras that are focused on achieving mainstream solutions and fact-based decision-making, and that will move beyond division to get meaningful things done.

We make endorsements without regard to party, and also focus on non-partisan races where information on candidates is more difficult for voters to find. In particular, we are now engaging in school board elections with a focus on candidates who want to use workable and legal solutions to deliver a 21st century education that fits today’s economy and to provide an educational pathway for all children in the district. We will be building this list over the next month; the following are people that we feel meet those objectives and deserve your vote.


Sierra Forward is proud to have endorsed these school board candidates who won in this 2024 election cycle


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Ken Futernik, El Dorado County School Board

I want to do all I can to make sure every student in our county gets a high-quality education. To ensure a high quality education for all, I believe these four things are essential:
• Parent Involvement. Engaging Classes.
• Support for Teachers.
• Support for Districts.

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Melisa Kayser, Buckeye School District
El Dorado County

I believe in strong, safe, healthy schools. In the Buckeye District we have a long tradition of excellent leadership, putting our kids first, making sure that their needs are at the heart of every decision we make. The needs of all children will always be my number one concern.

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Bill Schuetz, Roseville
Joint Union High School District

Bill was on the Dry Creek school board for six years and was motivated to run for D1 of RJUHSD because the current board is pursuing personal agendas rather than representing the entire district.

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Debbie Lindh, Grass Valley School District

Debbie is running for a second term as Trustee for the Grass Valley School District, and has been a balanced voice for parents, school staff and students.

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Jenni Moore, Mariposa County School District 5

I believe that the future of our nation depends on providing our children a quality public education that addresses each child’s unique needs to learn and flourish. To this end, I will work to continue to build upon the acceptance, safety and stability of children in their education.

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Tim May, incumbent Nevada County
Board of Education Area 2

Tim has lived in Nevada County for the past 30 years and brings a life-long career in education to this position.

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