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Zach Butala
Tahoma District 409 School Board - District 5
About the Office
Local school board members are responsible for overseeing school operations within the district, typically including employment decisions regarding a district superintendent.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Taxes / Budget
Ensure spending directly benefits students and classrooms.
Education
Support paraeducator development and increase classroom support staff.
Education
Increase access to school-based support services, mental health professionals, and community-based partnerships to better serve students with special needs and mental health challenges.
Education
Supporting programs that both challenge high-achieving students and uplift those who need extra support, closing the achievement gap throughout the district.
Education
Promote consistent, fair discipline policies and restorative practices when appropriate to maintain positive learning environments.
Wages / Job Benefits
Prioritize teacher retention through competitive pay and benefits.
Education
Advocate for reduced non-teaching burdens so teachers can focus on teaching.
Education
Ensuring parent input is valued in curriculum, resource use, and policy decisions.
Taxes / Budget
Support smart, long-term strategies for managing growth and addressing overcrowding.
Education
Balance social-emotional learning with academic rigor.
Taxes / Budget
Demand transparency in how the budget is developed, allocated, and measured.
Education
My goal is to help every student thrive by building a district where parents are heard, and teachers are valued, with every decision reflecting our shared commitment to putting kids first. .
Education
Promoting early interventions to improve attendance and academic performance.
Education
Strengthening literacy and math skills starting in elementary school.
Education
Seek district-level efficiencies that redirect resources into classrooms.
Education
Empower teachers and staff to maintain focused classrooms with minimal disruptions.
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