Our schools are great. I'm running to make them even better with a fresh perspective and a commitment to putting Croton families first.
Why I'm Running
My family chose Croton for its community and that includes its schools.
Since moving here, I’ve seen what makes this place special: neighbors who show up, support one another, and care deeply about our children and our future.
My involvement started when I worked alongside other Croton families advocating for local Pre-K options, a reminder of how much this community shows up for its kids, and how important strong, responsive leadership is in return.
I'm a father of two young boys who will grow up in these schools. Like so many families, I want to know our schools will continue to reflect the values of this community: strong academics, meaningful opportunities, and thoughtful leadership.
Croton already has exceptional teachers, engaged families, and students who thrive. I'm running to help ensure our leadership matches that strength, a board that sets clear priorities, listens to the community, and makes decisions with transparency and accountability.
What I'll Bring to the Board
Access to data isn't the same as fiscal oversight. I'll push for a board that sets spending priorities on behalf of the community, demands clear evidence that major investments are working, and asks every budget cycle: is this money reaching the classroom?
A school board must set priorities, request information, and hold the superintendent accountable to the community. I'll push for genuine deliberation, meaningful community input before decisions are made, and a culture of real transparency.
Our teachers are exceptional, our students are talented, and our taxes are significant. A commitment to excellence means expanding access to challenging coursework, benchmarking outcomes against comparable districts, and being honest about where we lead and where we need to grow as a community
Technology should supplement learning, not replace it. We must have clear policies that enhance student learning and development, based on evidence and data, not trends.
About Jake
I'm a Croton resident and parent whose four-year-old starts kindergarten at CET this fall with his little brother right behind him. I've spent the past few years understanding how our district actually operates and how we can do better.
Professionally, I've spent 15 years in community development and affordable housing both in government and the private sector, directing public investment toward affordable housing development and first-time homebuyers. I understand how public institutions are supposed to work: with clear priorities, honest accountability, and people at the center. Those same principles are what I'll bring to the Board of Education.
I led the Tigers for Pre-K campaign, talking to dozens of families, building a multi-year spending analysis, and helping organize more than sixty community members to make our case to the board. That experience taught me a lot about how decisions get made here and what it takes to change them.
"I'm not running because I have all the answers. I'm running because I know how to ask the right questions."
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Questions? Reach me at jacob.day518@gmail.com