Jamie Haynes
Haynes began with Volusia County Schools more than 38 years ago as a teacher at Enterprise Elementary and most recently worked as a district administrator in Federal Programs and Grants/Title I, serving as coordinator for instructional technology. She is the incumbent District 1 board member and finished second in the August 2026 primary, advancing to the Nov. 3 general election.
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Positions on the major issues
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Library and classroom materials Mixed / neutral· stated position
Asked about book challenges, Haynes said the district should follow the transparent review process established by Florida law, with parents, educators and community members taking part, and decide on the basis of that process, applicable law, age appropriateness and educational value.
"transparent review process established by Florida law"
Teacher and staff pay Leans agree· stated position
Haynes names recruiting and retaining employees as the district's most pressing problem and says she would advocate for increased education funding and support competitive compensation, along with professional development and recognition. She did not name spending she would cut.
"competitive compensation, professional growth, classroom resources, and a positive work environment"
School safety approach Leans agree· stated position
Haynes' campaign website, quoted on Ballotpedia, says safe and strong schools start with a strong partnership with law enforcement, administrators and educators. It does not mention counselors or mental-health staffing.
"Safe and strong schools start with a strong partnership with law enforcement, administrators and educators."
No public position found on 4 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Education & school choice, Gender identity laws. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Career and technical education — Haynes lists post-graduation pathways as a top concern and says she would keep expanding career and technical education, industry certifications, apprenticeships, dual enrollment and partnerships with local businesses.
- School safety approach — On school safety Haynes said her focus is not changing what works but continually evaluating and strengthening current practices as new challenges and technologies emerge.
- Career and technical education — Haynes lists post-graduation pathways as a top concern and says she would keep expanding career and technical education, industry certifications, apprenticeships, dual enrollment and partnerships with local businesses.
- School safety approach — On school safety Haynes said her focus is not changing what works but continually evaluating and strengthening current practices as new challenges and technologies emerge.
- Career and technical education — Haynes' website says she strongly supports career and technical education programs preparing students for college, skilled trades, military service and the workforce.
- Local decision-making and budget oversight — Haynes' website says that as chair of the district's internal audit committee she prioritizes transparency and responsible budgeting, and that she supports local decision-making rather than one-size-fits-all mandates.
Endorsements (as reported)
- State Sen. Tom A. Wright
- Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
- State Sen. Tom A. Wright
- Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
- State Sen. Tom A. Wright
- Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
- Dr. John M. Hill