Jake Skakun on Facebook Jake Skakun
Independent for SD57 Board of Education
My policies are driven by student & teacher needs. They share a classroom-first focus—cutting administrative noise to put support staff, mental health resources & career programs directly in schools. My goal: every student graduates safe, supported & ready for life.
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Biography
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Born & raised in PG, I’m running for SD57 Trustee to bring a classroom-first perspective to local schools. As a CNC Social Service Worker student, I’m focused on real-world career skills, mental health supports, and budget transparency.
Promises
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Expand Early Career Pathways & Practical Skills
Focus on starting career exploration, dual-credit programs, and real-life skills in grades 9 and 10 to give students clear direction and passion early on.
Budgeting
Cut administrative bloat and keep district spending open and accountable, ensuring resources go directly into classrooms, materials, and teacher support.
Mental Health in Schools
Advocate for dedicated provincial funding and protect frontline support staff so every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Reason for running
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I’m running because our students and frontline teachers deserve a strong voice that listens and puts classrooms first. Having grown up here and studied social service work, I want every child in SD57 to feel safe, supported, and truly equipped for real life after school.