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City of Newport News School Board · At large

Francis C. Jacobson

Candidate for City of Newport News School Board, At large

No party listed

Background

Occupation
Police officer, Virginia Peninsula Community College; pastor
Campaign website
francisjacobson.com

A police officer at Virginia Peninsula Community College and senior pastor of Grace Domicile International Church who founded the youth organization Newport News for Young People Initiatives.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Proposes prevention-focused approach starting in early childhood.

    Meet the candidates: Newport News School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com

    “My approach will be prevention-focused. We need to identify challenges early, beginning with early childhood education”
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  • Supports clear guidelines for classroom cell phones.

    Meet the candidates: Newport News School Board

    Candidate questionnaire · The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com

    “schools should establish clear and consistent guidelines for the use of cell phones and other technology in the classroom”
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  • Supports resources for children with special needs.

    Candidate Profile: Francis C. Jacobson (Newport News School Board, At Large)

    Candidate questionnaire · WAVY-TV 10 (via Yahoo News) · yahoo.com

    “We must also ensure that children with special needs have access to the resources, support, services, and opportunities they need”
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Francis C. Jacobson for City of Newport News School Board, At large, Virginia · The Gist