Yerkes Works for Vacaville!
Jay Yerkes Vacaville Unified School District
Board Member 2003-2011
Jay Yerkes Vacaville Unified School District
Board Member 2003-2011
February 28, 11 AM, Vacaville Successful Thinkers weekly meeting, Fenton's
March 1, noon, Little Wing Connections monthly lunch, Stars
March 1, 5:30 PM, Vacaville Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer, Millenium
March 3, 7 PM, Lt. Dan Band concert, Travis AFB
March 4, 11 AM, Vaca Pug Club
March 6, 11 AM, Vacaville Successful Thinkers weekly meeting, Fenton's
March 15 - 18, Solano County Foster Parent Conference, Fairfield
March 20, 8 AM, Wake Up Vacaville mixer, Courtyard by Marriott
March 20, 9:30 AM, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force inactivation ceremony, Travis AFB
March 30, 8 AM, Honorary Commander Boot Camp, Travis AFB
April 1, 11 AM, Vaca Pug Club
April 3, 11 AM, Vacaville Successful Thinkers weekly meeting, Fenton's
April 5, noon, Little Wing Connections monthly lunch, Stars
April 5, 5:30 PM, Vacaville Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer, Merrill Gardens
November 9, 2011
“As the election results stand, I am disappointed with the outcome. I have devoted the last 8 years to the Vacaville Unified School District and our community’s youth. I congratulate my opponent, the teachers’ union, though a win for the union is not necessarily a win for the students. They were gunning for me, an honest voice willing to speak the truth even when it was not always the popular thing to say. Overall though, I will miss the excellent employees of the school district and the many superb individuals who are devoted to the students.”
Stay tuned Vacaville, as more facts will soon be revealed.
Press Release
Committee to Elect Jay Yerkes
Jay Yerkes will not seek endorsements for reelection
Vacaville, CA, September 5, 2011
In an effort to maintain focus on the needs of the school district, Jay Yerkes will not be seeking organizational endorsements for his November 2011 Vacaville School Board reelection campaign.
Endorsements do not always help voters gauge candidates on the most important criterion: which person will do what is best for the district as a whole. Endorsements are given when an organization feels the candidates’ views most closely align with their own.
Yerkes states, “The organization I support and am committed to wholeheartedly is the VUSD. I am always open to listening to any ideas, issues or problems, but my focus remains on what is best for the success and solvency of our district and ultimately what is best for our future, the students in our district.”
Yerkes, a fiscal conservative, has a track record of making decisions from a big picture vantage point. Voters proved in 2007 that a campaign can be successful without endorsements. At www.JayYerkes.com, he added, “Vacaville voters recognize what is truly important in holding an elected office: passion, dedication, accountability, and visibility.”
Yerkes has always made himself available throughout his time in office, and will continue to be. He can be reached at JYerkes@pacbell.net or 707-448-1018.
Ballot Statement for November 8, 2011 election
Occupation: Financial Educator / Trustee
Age: 40 (Registrar's error: left off Ballot Statement)
Vacaville is my home. I was raised in Vacaville by two teachers,
was a Valedictorian at Vanden, and received a B.A. from UCLA, an M.B.A. and
multiple financial services licenses. I started my career 15 years ago, and
today I help hundreds of families achieve their education planning, estate,
insurance, and retirement goals.
During my service on the Vacaville Unified School District Governing Board,
I’ve championed rising student achievement levels, Measure V modernization projects,
wise fiscal choices, paperless meetings, and revenue enhancements, including
our first districtwide alumni directory.
When I was first elected in 2003, we were struggling with a low reserve and
tough budget cuts. Today, our financial house is in order, with a prudent reserve
and significantly reduced administrative ranks. I’m proud to be fiscally accountable
to you, the Vacaville taxpayer.
I’ve been President of the Solano County School Boards Association for 5 years.
Furthering my leadership skills, I have presented workshops at national and
state education conferences. Recently, my peers elected me to the Delegate Assembly
of the California School Boards Association.
I have always enjoyed being an accessible public ambassador. With your vote,
I’ll continue to work hard for Vacaville, our children, and our schools.
Remember, Yerkes Works!
Vacaville's Sign Ordinance, October 2011
14.09.132.120 D. Political signs may be posted on private property only, and subject to other provisions of law, and may be placed no earlier than thirty days prior to the election to which they pertain. Political signs must be removed within seven days after election day. (Ord. 1637, Added, 04/13/2000)
Thank you Laura Kuhn, Vacaville City Manager, for appreciating my "willingness to follow the rules" while wishing "everyone would do so in the spirit of cooperation."
Married to best friend, Wendy Nichols, 1st grade teacher, Laurel Creek Elementary, Fairfield
Daughter ElleAnn Yerkes, born July 3, 2010
2 pugs, Atticus Finch and Frida Kahlo (the “Give a Hoot” pugs as seen in Vacaville’s Fiesta Days Parade, May 24, 2003) - With their own websites, April 2004! Atticus - Frida
Check out our Vacaville Pug Club, which meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 11AM.
Vaca Pug Club at May 24, 2008 Fiesta Days parade, 1 minute video clip, 25 MB here. (Right-click, Save Target As, then watch after downloaded to your computer.)
Waterskiing
(since age 6, Lake Berryessa & Donner Lake
~ UCLA Waterski Team,
1989 – 1993 – “Most Valuable Skier”)
Snowskiing (since
age 4 – Tahoe Donner, Boreal Ridge, Alpine Meadows, and all-time
favorite Squaw Valley)
Windsurfing (since age 15 – Donner Lake and Lagoon Valley)
Work? Yes. Due to financial industry rules, this website is not allowed to post details.