Bergamini, Jennifer

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
School Board
District:
Prescott Unified School District
Phone:
(928) 533-1623
Occupation:
Real Estate Team Owner/Agent
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Biographical Info:

I’m a proud native of Prescott, AZ, having been born and raised right here. After meeting my husband at Prescott High School and graduating in 1990, we knew Prescott was where we wanted to build our future. Fast forward a bit, and now we’re blessed with seven amazing kids who have not only been a part of our schools but have also been deeply ingrained in our vibrant community.
We had the opportunity to move back to Prescott so I could continue my accounting career at a local construction company. My husband ventured into real estate and we have grown a thriving business over the last 22 years. My career has been diverse and fulfilling as I’ve had the opportunity to enhance the lives of those around me.
Education has always been a cornerstone of my life. Growing up, its value was instilled in me, and I’ve carried that torch, ensuring my children receive a strong educational foundation. This commitment led me to volunteer in our schools and co-found the PUSD Education Foundation. As moms in our community, we recognized the need for additional support for our dedicated teachers and schools and the idea of the Foundation was born. I was blessed to serve on the Board of the foundation for 6 years and am so very thrilled about the impact it continues to make in our community.
Now, I’m excited to take the next step in my journey by running for the school board. With an intimate understanding of our schools’ needs, a deep-rooted connection to our community, and a solid grasp of school finance, I’m eager to contribute to building a stronger, more vibrant educational system for all our children. Together, let’s ensure Prescott remains the wonderful place we all call home.

Statement:

Our schools need leaders that think critically and act always in the best interest of students and families. The success of our schools has a direct impact on the success of our community and the leaders we are building will impact our world for years to come. There are ways in which our schools can improve and it takes people who have seen the impact of important decisions on our students first hand. As a parent, it is imperative that our schools allow us to be the first and foremost voice in our kids’ lives. I am very knowledgeable about school finance and want to ensure that our district is fiscally responsible, as well. I believe I am able to make an impact and ensure the very best for our schools and community.

Survey

Response Legend

  • SSupports
  • OOpposes
  • *Comment
  • −Declined to respond
  • †Declined to respond, Position based on citation

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. Requiring district and charter school officials, including teachers, to inform parents about their child’s social, mental, emotional, or physical health. S
2. Allowing parents to opt their children out of activities or lessons that offend their personal, moral, or religious beliefs. S
3. Increasing state and local taxes to provide more funding for schools and school facility projects. O
4. Requiring signed permission from a parent before a student may participate in any sexuality related instruction, activities, or clubs. S
5. Allowing all parents to use tax credits and publicly funded empowerment scholarship accounts to enable their children to attend any private, homeschool, or online academy of their choice. S
6. Making available books and instructional materials that include sexually explicit images and themes in school classrooms and libraries. O
7. Acquiring parental consent for school faculty and staff to refer to students by pronouns that do not align with the student’s birth sex. S
8. Allocating teacher pay raises based upon merit rather than providing uniform salary schedule increases based upon years of teaching or additional credentialing (e.g. master’s degrees) S
9. Implementing policies to allow students and faculty to use the restroom, locker room, and shower room based on self-identification rather than biological sex. O
10. Teaching what is known as diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI); social, emotional learning (SEL); or critical race theory (CRT) in public schools. O
11. Requiring each district and charter school to post online a list of all curriculum and instructional materials being used in the classroom. S