ABOUT CURRENT TRUSTEE
Jaclyn Sivers
Jaclyn is a wife and mother of two young children in the district, a Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (APA) in the Juvenile Justice Division (JJD) at the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office (OCPO), and a current Trustee on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. She is seeking election for a full term in the November 2024 general election promising to keep school safety, fiscal responsibility & student achievement as the top priorities.
CAMPAIGN PROMISE
School Safety Will Always Be Top Priority
Since joining the Clarkston School Board in August of 2023, Jaclyn's commitment has remained clear: school safety will remain as the top priority for students and staff. Only when a child feels safe at school, can a child achieve at school. Only when a staff member feels safe at school, can a staff member thrive in their profession. Jaclyn is on the school safety committee and the first safety steering committee in collaboration with district administration, first responders and law enforcement.
Since being appointed in August 2023, she has focused on many key safety improvements:
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Approved multiple additional safety measures, including: night lock safety shades, safety film, new doors & internal locks, updated safety audits, staff training, cybersecurity measures, mental health supports, community partnerships, BeSMART Gun Storage resolution, comprehensive school threat assessment guidelines;
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Developed partnership between CCS and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office resulting in the Handle With Care initiative;
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Campaigning for & approving an expert in security as a full-time School Safety Director and a fourth SRO for additional elementary school coverage.
There is no end goal when it comes to school safety.
EXPERIENCE
Putting Criminal Justice Experience
To Work for Our Schools
Education & Professional Experience:
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Michigan State University, B.A. in Criminal Justice, high honors
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Loyola Chicago School of Law, J.D., Public Service Leadership Award
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Franklin County, Public Defender (2012-2018)
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City Municipal Prosecutor (2018-2020)
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Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Justice Division (2020-present)
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Since interning at the OCPO in high school, Jaclyn committed herself to public service. After joining OCPO as an APA, Jaclyn realized that the resources, training and knowledge within the JJD overlapped significantly with the school district. Jaclyn is looking forward to continue to leverage that experience to benefit our school district.
THE SIVERS FAMILY
A Fellow Clarkston Community Family
Jaclyn and her family moved to Clarkston in 2021. Jaclyn is a member and volunteer with the school PTA, supporter of CAYA and SCAMP, and loves reading and pilates. Her husband of over a decade, Craig, is a regional vice president for Aerotek and an avid golfer. Her family is a member of Christ The Redeemer church, loves volunteering in the community, and enjoys family game night.
GO BILLS!
