RE-ELECT MICHAEL A. JACOBS & CLAUDIA C. NARVAEZ
Transparency. Trust. Teamwork.

WE  don’t run the district—but WE  make sure it’s run right.

As  Board of Education Trustees, Michael and Claudia provide oversight — not day-to-day management. They work to ensure Ridgefield’s schools are transparent, fiscally sound, and focused on student success. Under their oversight , Ridgefield has achieved:

📘 Academic Excellence

• Expanded the RMHS STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

• Approved STEM Academies

• Created and implemented an Adult ESL Program to support multilingual families

• Launched the RMHS Business Academy with real-world apprenticeships

• Offered 16 AP courses—with students earning college credit scores (3+)

• Created a dual-enrollment program with Bergen Community College—students graduate with both a high school diploma and Associate's Degree

• Over 95% of graduates pursue higher education

• Helped establish the Ridgefield–Cliffside Park Football Co-Op—now division champions

• Introduced a 1:1 Chromebook Program for every student

• Advocated for $1 million State Pilot Program for school-based mentoring, benefiting Ridgefield and Bergen County districts

💵 Financial Responsibility

• Delivered a balanced, stable budget every year—no academic cuts

• Secured over $2 million in state and federal grants without raising taxes

• Maintained programs and services while keeping taxes stable

• Preserved academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs while keeping Ridgefield’s tax levy flat

• Strengthened financial transparency, accountability, and internal oversight

• Improved audit outcomes and implemented fraud-prevention measures

• Prioritized investments with measurable student impact—like tech upgrades and staff training

• Maintained a healthy fund balance to protect services in emergencies

• Advocated for fair state aid funding

• Successfully negotiated contracts with all 5 district bargaining units

• Saved $360,000 in prescription insurance premiums

• Effectively managed reserve accounts to fund key projects without burdening taxpayers

🏫 Modern Operations

• Upgraded Willis Field—improved athletic facilities at no taxpayer cost

• Replaced outdated trailers at Slocum Skewes with modern modular classrooms—fully funded by the district with no burden to the taxpayer

• Approved district-wide security upgrades using cutting-edge technology

• Invested in emergency communication systems to improve first responder coordination

• Supported energy-efficient facility upgrades through ESIP and grant

✅ Proven Leadership. Real Results. Responsible Oversight.  

Your vote for Michael A. Jacobs and Claudia C. Narvaez is a vote for continued progress, equity, and excellence in Ridgefield Public Schools.

🗳️ Because our students, families, and taxpayers deserve strong, steady leadership.