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We are pleased to endorse Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Tammy Kaufax) for the FCPS School Board, Franconia District. May 22, 2019

In Franconia District, Tamara Derenak Kaufax was board chair and helped lead the fight in 2015 to add gender identity to the nondiscrimination policy. She has also been a leader and worked with FCPS Pride and the LGBTQ community members and families on inclusive Family Life Education. Tammy has been a steadfast supporter of our community, and we endorse her without reservation. We look forward to working with her for four more years on the school board.

Tammy Kaufax knows Franconia District schools like the back of her hand and the opportunities and challenges they offer. I've found her to be a smart and accessible public servant. We're not the only ones who need her continued expertise and strong leadership but Fairfax's students do too.

I have known Tammy for over 20 years since our kids were in playgroup together. As long as I have known Tammy, she has been involved in her community, with a particular emphasis on education and schools. Her passion for kids, her knowledge of education issues, her ability to communicate and listen and her proven success working with others combine to make her an incredible and successful school board member.

Tammy was the first person I hired when I went to work for the Independent Insurance Agents of America and after knowing her for more than 20 years, and working with her for several of those years, she would still be my first hire if I had the chance. Tammy is intelligent, compassionate, hard working and a significant consensus builder. She attacks each challenge she faces with resolve, fairness and a keen understanding that a positive outcome for her means a balanced outcome for all involved.

As the former representative to the School Board from Franconia District, I have a deep commitment to our schools and the education of our children. I've been so proud to have handed off the responsibility for this position Tammy. She has the commitment to do the job well, the compassion to make a difference in the lives of our children, and the intelligence to make well thought out decisions.

Tammy is an excellent choice for Franconia District School Board. I know she will continue to work hard for our students because she has already dedicated countless volunteer hours to the cause. She knows how to bring people together and get the most out of our scarce tax dollars. I look forward to working with her to better our already excellent school system.