Cahokia Heights, IL – Tykesha Jeffries is proud to announce her candidacy for Cahokia Heights School Board Member, bringing a vision of accountability, transparency, and real change to the district. As a dedicated advocate for students, parents, and educators, Jeffries is committed to addressing the serious failures within the Cahokia School Board and ensuring that every child in the district receives the education and support they deserve.
“The time for change is now,” says Jeffries. “For too long, our students, teachers, and families have been failed by a broken system that lacks accountability, stability, and leadership. I am running because our children deserve better, our teachers deserve better, and our community deserves better.”
Key Issues Tykesha Jeffries Will Address Once Elected:
✅ Restoring Stability and Leadership
- Over 54 employees resigned or were terminated between May and August 2024, creating chaos in our schools.
- Jeffries will fight for policies that retain qualified teachers and staff, ensuring students have consistent leadership and support.
✅ Holding the School Board Accountable
- Millions of dollars were approved in expenditures, yet little investment was made to improve staff retention or student well-being.
- Jeffries will demand financial transparency, ensuring taxpayer dollars go directly to educational resources, staff support, and student success.
✅ Ending Unfair Student Discipline
- Students, including victims of attacks, were wrongfully punished due to the district’s failure to conduct fair investigations.
- Jeffries will push for fair and just disciplinary policies that prioritize student safety and mental well-being.
✅ Fixing the Broken Transportation System
- The district has mismanaged transportation policies, revoking bus privileges unfairly and creating unnecessary hardship for families.
- Jeffries will work to implement clear and fair transportation policies to ensure students get to school safely and without disruption.
✅ Stopping Retaliation Against Advocates & Parents
- Employees and parents who have spoken up about district failures have been retaliated against instead of heard.
- Jeffries will fight for open communication and accountability, ensuring families have a voice in the decisions that impact their children.
✅ Supporting Teachers & High-Risk Students
- Teachers are leaving due to lack of support, respect, and resources.
- Jeffries will advocate for funding that directly supports educators and ensures high-risk students receive the attention and programs they need to succeed.
A Vote for Tykesha Jeffries is a Vote for Real Change
Tykesha Jeffries is not running for a title—she is running to fix a broken system and restore trust, fairness, and stability to the Cahokia Heights School District. On Election Day, vote for leadership that listens, fights for students, and demands accountability.
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