Yoffie & Yoder for Buckeye Union 2026
Keeping Buckeye Best

Jon Yoffie
&
Jennifer Yoder

For Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees

Buckeye's schools are among the highest-performing in the Sacramento region — and keeping them that way demands experienced, accountable leadership. Jon and Jennifer are running together to protect academic excellence, safeguard taxpayer dollars, and ensure every Buckeye student has the foundation they need to succeed.

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Trusted by the Leaders Who Know This Community

From Washington D.C. to El Dorado County, elected leaders across the region stand behind Yoffie and Yoder — because experienced, principled school board leadership matters.

Congressman Tom McClintock
U.S. Representative, California's 5th Congressional District
Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick
California State Assembly
Supervisor Greg Ferrero
El Dorado County Board of Supervisors
Treasurer-Tax Collector Sean Coppola
El Dorado County
Trustee John Knight
Los Rios Community College District Board of Trustees
Georgeanne Knight
Former El Dorado County Office of Education Trustee
Trustee Scott Masten
Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees
Trustee Kirk Seal
Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees
Trustee Brenda Hanson-Smith
Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees
Trustee Melissa Keyzer
Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees
Dr. Ed Manansala
El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools
★   Community Supporters
Debbie Manning Angie Platt Dale Hemstalk Joy Knight John & Stacy Simpson Jonathan & Vivian Pyle Matt & Susan Hewitt Carl & Maria Tarrant Paul & Carol Misso Gary & Tracey Kershaw Susan Neff Jennifer Zuccaro Shelley McArdle Kathy Burk Trisha Malone Sherri Snyder Corinne Alameda Ryan & Teri Rodriguez Trina Carter Jamie Follosco Julie Atkinson Shelly Neal Katherine Copeland Laura Bell Theresa Miller Vicki Crozier Kelly Day Paul & Pam Burke Claudia Kane Janice Seal Margo & Bob Forrar Shelbi & Lee Bennett Sherine & Ray Lee Mike Bassett Tom & Ericka Beck Manuel & Carol Berber Craig & Ericka Wichert Lynn Machon PJ Topping Cassie Bush Andrea Howard Dave & Debra Yoffie Maggie Davis Lisa Ellis Lana & Barry Young Megan & Jae Jun Nateil & Cody Balzan Eileen & Jim Griffin Madison Youngkin Mike Giancanelli Daniel Kramer Kevin Cadden
On the Trail

The Campaign in Action

Candidate Jennifer Yoder and Incumbent Trustee Jon Yoffie filing candidacy papers at El Dorado County Elections

Making it official — Candidate Jennifer Yoder and Incumbent Trustee Jon Yoffie file their candidacy papers at the El Dorado County Elections office, taking the first step toward Keeping Buckeye Best.

Yoffie and Yoder campaign launch event at South Fork Grille, El Dorado Hills

Pictured left to right: Former Congressman John Duarte; State Senate Candidate Alexandra Duarte; Candidate Jennifer Yoder; El Dorado County Supervisor Greg Ferrero; Incumbent Trustee Jon Yoffie; El Dorado Hills Fire Department Board Director and El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Debbie Manning; and El Dorado County Republican Central Committee Second Vice Chair and Assistant Treasurer Joy Knight — gathered at the Yoffie & Yoder campaign launch, July 8, 2026.

Our Priorities

What We Stand For

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Academic Excellence

Buckeye students deserve schools that rank among the best in the region. We are committed to protecting high academic standards, supporting exceptional teachers, and ensuring every student is prepared for future success.

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Experienced Leadership

Navigating declining enrollment, state funding pressures, and increasing competition for teachers requires proven governance — not on-the-job learning. Jon's experience as two-time Board President and Jennifer's leadership in business and community organizations make them ready from day one.

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Rooted in Community Values

Great schools are built through genuine partnership — between the board, parents, teachers, students, and the broader community. We believe in transparent communication, meaningful parent involvement, and decisions that reflect the values of the families we serve.

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Responsible Financial Stewardship

Every dollar should reach the classroom. We are committed to sound fiscal oversight, careful budget management, and ensuring that state funding restrictions and declining enrollment do not compromise the quality of education Buckeye families expect.

The Candidates

Meet Jon & Jennifer

Jon Yoffie, Buckeye Union School District Trustee
Re-Elect

Jon Yoffie

Incumbent Trustee & Two-Time Board President

Jonathan D. Yoffie has dedicated more than two decades to Buckeye schools. As a Trustee and two-time Board President, he has navigated the most difficult decisions facing public education — always keeping student success at the center of every discussion.


In 2008, Jon and his wife helped establish the Buckeye Education Foundation, which continues to provide resources beyond what state funding alone can support. His leadership was recognized in 2023 when he received the El Dorado County School Boards Association's Leader in Boardmanship Award.


Jon's commitment is simple: every student should have the opportunity to succeed, taxpayer dollars should be managed responsibly, and important decisions should only be made after listening carefully to all perspectives.

Jennifer Yoder, Candidate for Buckeye Union School District Board of Trustees
Elect

Jennifer Yoder

Community Leader & Business Professional

Jennifer Yoder has lived the Buckeye experience firsthand. She raised four children who attended Blue Oak, Camerado Springs, Silva Valley, and Rolling Hills — her two youngest graduating from Oak Ridge High School with 4.0+ GPAs and earning admission to prestigious universities, thanks in large part to the academic foundation Buckeye schools provided.


As a community volunteer leader and business professional, Jennifer brings experience in budget oversight, collaborative decision-making, and transparent accountability. She understands that a Trustee's role is not to manage schools day-to-day, but to provide thoughtful oversight and keep the district focused on what matters most: students.


Jennifer is committed to strengthening communication between the district and Buckeye families, preserving what makes these schools exceptional, and preparing them for the challenges ahead.

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