Jeff Sand for Mitchell School Board

08/09/2022

“Take what you learn and make a difference with it.”—Tony Robbins

During my time running for the Mitchell Board of Education, I learned that many of our educators are spending a significant amount of their very own hard-earned money on materials, books, and resources for their classrooms and students.

Now it’s time to make a difference! I teamed up with some amazing people in Mitchell to help create Empower Our Educators, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that will help financially support our rockstar educators!

A special thanks goes out to the following for helping make this happen for our educators:

Trudy Morgan
Matt Doerr
Kris Borgan
Heather Grabenstein
Kim Brenden
Allison Pierson
Ryker Kreutzfeldt
Lisa Neugebauer

Stay tuned for more exciting news!

06/13/2022

Imagine going to work tomorrow and not having the tools, resources, and supplies you need to effectively do your job to the best of your ability.

What would your clients and customers think? Would they take their business elsewhere?
Would you create an online fundraiser to get the things you need?

Unfortunately, this is the sad reality our teachers face in the Mitchell School District.

I will be creating a teacher supply/resource fund at each school in the district to help teachers increase student achievement. This will be a privately funded account for our teachers.

06/08/2022

If you see a hard-working retired guy stealing “Sand for School Board” signs out of your yard, that’s just my dad. Thanks for all your support!

06/08/2022

Thank you to everyone who supported me as a candidate for the Mitchell School Board of Education. I chose to run because I truly want the best for our students, staff, and taxpayers.

Congratulations to Terry Aslesen and Deb Olson on their election wins tonight.

If elected, I promised to donate my $1,200 salary to start a fund for teacher supplies/resources that will help increase student achievement. Well, I’m wondering if we can start a positive movement in Mitchell to help better the lives of our students and teachers?

Are any of the board members willing to step up and make education in Mitchell better and brighter by helping me get this fund started?

Politics often divide a community, whereas education should bring us ALL together and move a community forward.

06/07/2022

Where do I go to vote today?

Click the link in the comments to access the SD Voter Registration Portal.

Happy Election Day!

06/06/2022

Riddle me this…

06/05/2022

As a lifelong learner, I have always had a passion for education, helping others, bringing people together, and finding creative solutions. I will use my time and talents to serve the students, teachers, parents, and taxpayers of the Mitchell School District in a positive and transparent manner.

🌽 Born and Raised in Mitchell, SD
🌽 Mitchell High School Graduate (Class of 2002)
🌽 10+ Years of Teaching and Coaching Experience
🌽 Former MHS Speech and Debate Teacher/Coach
🌽 Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
🌽 Mentor for Big Friend Little Friend
🌽 Volunteer Coach for Youth Sports
🌽 Husband to Ashley (10 Years of Teaching Experience)
🌽 Father to Max (7), Eva (5), and Von (1)

06/05/2022

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Vote Tuesday, June 7th! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

As a lifelong learner, I have always had a passion for education, helping others, bringing people together, and finding creative solutions. I will use my time and talents to serve the students, teachers, parents, and taxpayers of the Mitchell School District in a positive and transparent manner.

🌽 Born and Raised in Mitchell, SD
🌽 Mitchell High School Graduate (Class of 2002)
🌽 10+ Years of Teaching and Coaching Experience
🌽 Former MHS Speech and Debate Teacher/Coach
🌽 Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
🌽 Mentor for Big Friend Little Friend
🌽 Volunteer Coach for Youth Sports
🌽 Husband to Ashley (10 Years of Teaching Experience)
🌽 Father to Max (7), Eva (5), and Von (1)

06/04/2022

Thank you Erik Kaufman at the Mitchell Republic for the opportunity to explain how I can help lead the Mitchell School District into the future.

Candidates talk goals, leadership, ways to serve the district

06/03/2022

The age-old question…

06/02/2022

Do you live outside of Mitchell city limits? You may still be eligible to vote for Mitchell School Board, since you live within the school district.

Are you wondering where to go to vote on June 7th? Check out the information below.

06/02/2022

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned from a teacher?