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Page appointed to school board in 4-2 vote
Will serve through November
BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Douglas County school board members selected Highlands Ranch resident Jason Page to ll the seat left vacant by Elizabeth Hanson’s resignation last month.
On June 27, the board interviewed three nalists for the position, including Page, Michael Burmeister and Brad Geiger. e board chose Page in a 4-2 vote with board members David Ray and Susan Meek dissenting, saying their choice would have been Geiger.
Page was o cially sworn in following the vote.
Page’s experience in the district includes serving two years on the board for Ben Franklin Academy, a Highlands Ranch charter in the district, and on the Long Range Planning Committee. Page is an IT professional and has a child attending middle school. He previously worked as a private music teacher.
Board President Mike Peterson and board member Christy Williams said Page’s time on a school board and history as a teacher made him their top candidate.
“His past job titles speak to what the district needs,” Williams said. “He understands from a teacher’s perspective what their needs are.”
During his interview, Page said his professional experience helps him be uniquely suited to the job.
“I’ve worn all the hats - I’ve been on a board, I’ve served on committees, I’ve been a teacher and I’m currently a parent,” he said. “I know the di erent perspectives those bring and bring that to the table.”
Responding to a question from Peterson about the recent changes to the equity and parent engagement policies, Page said equity could be a loaded term, but he supports equal opportunities for all students and advocated for parent involvement.
Page also acknowledged that while he may have a bias toward charter schools, he understands the importance of neighborhood schools as well.
He told the board that he would be a collaborative member who focuses on problem-solving and being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.
“I’m a big picture thinker but I’m data-driven in my assessments and I have the heart of a teacher and mentor,” Page said. “I have a passion for service in the community impact on the
Page’s term will end in November. tered as a candidate for the board election.
