Tonia Jaeggi

Tonia Jaeggi wants to create a CFISD Teacher Task Force to address major issues including compensation, training, support, and workload. She would also like to create HR programs such as recruitment referral incentives for educators and realignment of pay grades to address salary compression. She wants to support teachers by seeking to provide Pre-K for children of teachers and expand early learning centers for CFISD employees’ children [1].

Jaeggi wants to promote school safety by reviewing current policies and procedures, student code of conduct, and current state law to address discipline issues. She would like to create a safe learning environment that promotes mental health and plans to share resources for parents and families. Jaeggi supports re-evaluating current internet firewalls and investing in cybersecurity initiatives to ensure student safety and protect their information. She also hopes to increase substance abuse counselors and programs to focus efforts on education.

Jaeggi plans on establishing improved channels of communications between teachers, parents, and administrators to address concerns, provide resources, and facilitate dialogue. She hopes to achieve this through initiating regular campus-level, community-based events to foster two-way communication and collaboration.

Jaeggi pledges to ensure fiscal responsibility and wants to monitor financial benchmarks including maintaining a low tax rate, superior bond ratings, effective fund balance, and low general administration costs. She also wants to prioritize investments in classroom resources, technology, school safety, and professional development opportunities. She also plans on exploring partnerships with local businesses and organizations to expand funding options and provide additional resources for the district.

Jaeggi believes that investing in STEAM education would foster innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking for students. She supports promoting personalized learning approaches to meet diverse learning needs.

Jaeggi hopes to improve student well-being and achievement by improving attendance rates and advancing college and career readiness. Within schools, she would like to encourage student voice at the campus level to ensure representation for all students, through student advisory councils or student government.