CHARLES, IL – The St. Charles Education Association (SCEA), St. Charles Educational Support Professionals (SCESP) and St. Charles Transportation and Maintenance (SCT&M) are addressing misleading flyers circulating in the community that misrepresent the recommendations of St. Charles School District 303 educators in the upcoming school board election.
The flyer in question lists only one of the four candidates formally recommended by the coalition of St. Charles educator unions. The flyer notes it’s paid for by the People of Kane County which is a political action committee (PAC) associated with the fringe group Kane County Speaks.
The official candidates recommended by the union coalition are:
- Kate Bell
- Heidi Fairgrieve
- Jenna Hancock
- Kimberly Rich
“The spread of disinformation in this election undermines the integrity of the electoral process and distracts from the real issues at stake: the future of our schools and the well-being of our students. We urge the community to seek accurate information from trusted sources and to engage in respectful, fact-based discussions about the future of District 303,” SCEA President Jennifer Adam said.
SCEA, SCESP and SCT&M represent the more than 1,400 teachers, licensed staff, support staff, maintenance workers, custodians, grounds workers, and bus drivers currently working at the 15 schools in District 303. They serve the more than 11,500 students in the district.
“As educators and staff who dedicate our lives to the success of St. Charles students, we take seriously our responsibility to recommend candidates who are committed to the success of all learners, responsible financial stewardship and strong partnerships with families and staff. Our recommendation process is thorough, transparent and rooted in our shared vision for a thriving school district,” Adam said.
The union coalition encourages community members to seek accurate information and verify endorsements through trusted sources. Any implication that the unions support candidates beyond those officially recommended is false, misleading and absolutely wrong.
Find more information about the coalitions recommended candidates for school board here.
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The 135,000 member Illinois Education Association (IEA-NEA) is the state’s largest union. IEA represents Pre K-12 teachers outside the city of Chicago and education support staff, higher education faculty, retired education employees and students preparing to become teachers, statewide.
