Leif Jonassen for St. John's County School Board District 4!
Protecting What Makes St. Johns County Schools #1
A businessman. A parent advocate. A leader who believes results matter.
St. Johns County is home to the #1 school district in Florida, and families move here because they trust our schools to deliver exceptional education and opportunity.
But maintaining that standard requires leadership that focuses on students, parents, and responsible decision-making.
Leif Jonassen is running for School Board in District 4 to protect what works, fix what doesn’t, and ensure our schools stay focused on academic excellence — not politics.
Leif isn’t a career politician.
He’s a business leader with more than 30 years of experience in business and healthcare management, and he believes leadership should be about results, accountability, and common sense.
LEIF'S STORY
Meet Leif Jonassen
Leif Jonassen is a longtime resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, a business leader, and a proud member of the community who believes the future of St. Johns County depends on strong schools.
For more than three decades, Leif has built and managed successful organizations in business and healthcare—industries where leadership, accountability, and financial discipline are essential.
Those same principles are needed now on the School Board.
Leif believes:
• Parents deserve a voice in their children’s education
• Taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely
• Schools should focus on education—not agendas
He’s running to bring real-world leadership to the school board and ensure every decision benefits students first.
THE FIVE PRIORITIES
Protecting Parental Rights
Parents are the primary stakeholders in their children’s education.
Leif believes parents should:
• Have full transparency into curriculum and policies
• Be informed about what their children are learning
• Have a meaningful voice in school decisions
Strong schools start with strong partnerships between parents and educators.
Academic Excellence & Vocational Training
St. Johns County has earned a reputation for outstanding schools—and we must protect that.
Leif supports:
• Maintaining rigorous academic standards
• Expanding career and technical education
• Strengthening partnerships with local businesses
• Preparing students for both college and skilled careers.
Not every student follows the same path.
Our schools must prepare students for real-world success.
Fiscal Responsibility
School districts manage hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, and those funds must be handled responsibly.
Leif believes in:
• Careful financial oversight
• Eliminating wasteful spending
• Prioritizing classroom investment
• Ensuring taxpayers understand where their money goes.
Every dollar spent should improve education outcomes for students.
Academics Over Agendas
Schools should focus on education—not politics.
Leif believes classrooms should prioritize:
• Reading, math, science, and critical thinking
• Respectful environments where all students can learn
• Policies that support teachers and students
Our schools must stay focused on their core mission: educating the next generation.
Transparency in School Governance
Parents and taxpayers deserve transparency.
Leif will advocate for:
• Clear, open communication from the school board
• Public accountability in budgeting decisions
• Easy access to information for parents and the community
Leadership should never operate behind closed doors.
Stand With Leaf. Stand With Our Schools.
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If you believe in:
✔ Parental rights
✔ Academic excellence
✔ Responsible spending
✔ Transparent leadership
✔ Schools focused on education—not agendas
Then join Leif’s campaign today.
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👉 Together, we can keep St. Johns County Schools the best in Florida.
WHY THIS ELECTION MATTERS
St. Johns County families have invested heavily in their schools because they believe in the value of education.
That investment comes with an expectation:
Strong leadership. Responsible management. And a commitment to students above all else.
Leif Jonassen will bring business discipline, transparency, and common-sense leadership to the School Board.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Leif isn’t running alone.
Across St. Johns County, parents, educators, and community leaders are standing up for:
• Strong schools
• Parental involvement
• Responsible leadership
Leif shares these values with leaders like Kevin Allen, who is also running for School Board and advocating for financial accountability and transparency in our schools.
Together, they represent a movement to protect the excellence of St. Johns County schools.
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