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Kristine Kraus' Platform

Advocating for Fair Funding at the State Level

Protecting Teachers

Expanding Career and Technical Education

School Safety and Mental Health

Transparency with Families

Recess and Physical Education

Partnership With Parents

Strong, Modern School Facilities

Impacts of State Level Funding

Kristine will continue to be a vocal advocate in Tallahassee for fixing the voucher accountability crisis and restoring per-pupil funding equity to Seminole County schools. This is the biggest financial IMPACT to Seminole County schools — and it demands an advocate, not a bystander.

Protecting Teachers

Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay. Kristine supports raising teacher compensation, reducing class sizes, and stopping the drain of experienced educators out of our district and state.

Expanding Career and Technical Education

Students need pathways to healthcare, engineering, emergency services, and skilled trades. Kristine has already secured millions to build those pathways and will continue fighting for more — because a diploma should open doors, not close them.

School Safety and Mental Health

Kristine is a survivor of a school shooting. She takes safety personally and has supported investments of over $1.9 million in school-based mental health services. That work continues as long as she is on the Seminole County School Board.

Transparency with Families

You deserve to know what’s happening in your schools. Kristine will continue the State of Our Schools initiative and ensure every family in Seminole County has access to accurate, timely information about what’s happening and why it’s happening.

Recess and Physical Education

Research shows that regular breaks are essential for children’s cognitive development. Allowing students time outside during the school day improves focus and learning. As a mom, Kristine understands the importance of unstructured time and supports maintaining at least 20 minutes of recess.

Partnership With Parents

Kristine believes parents are essential partners in education and will continue strengthening communication, transparency, and community engagement so families have a real voice in their schools.

Strong, Modern School Facilities

Kristine will advocate for responsible investment in school infrastructure, modern classrooms, safe campuses, and long-term planning that keeps pace with growth while protecting taxpayer dollars.

Advocating for Fair Funding at the State Level


Kristine will continue to be a vocal advocate in Tallahassee for fixing the voucher accountability crisis and restoring per-pupil funding equity to Seminole County schools. This is the single biggest financial threat to Seminole County schools — and it demands a fighter, not a bystander.

Protecting Teachers


Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay (source: National Education Association). Kristine supports raising teacher compensation, reducing class sizes, and stopping the drain of experienced educators out of our county and state.

Expanding Career and Technical Education


Students need pathways to healthcare, engineering, emergency services, and skilled trades. Kristine has already helped secure millions to build those pathways and will continue fighting for more — because a diploma should open doors, not close them.

School Safety and Mental Health


Kristine is a survivor of a school shooting. She takes safety personally and has supported investments of over $1.9 million in school-based mental health services. That work continues as long as she is on the Seminole County School Board.

Transparency with Families

You deserve to know what’s happening in your schools. Kristine will continue the State of Our Schools initiative and ensure every family in Seminole County has access to accurate, timely information about what’s happening and why it’s happening.

Recess and Physical Education


Research shows that regular breaks are essential for children’s cognitive development. Allowing students time outside during the school day improves focus and learning. As a mom, Kristine understands the importance of unstructured time and supports maintaining at least 20 minutes of recess.

Partnership with Parents


Kristine believes parents are essential partners in education and will continue strengthening communication, transparency, and community engagement so families have a real voice in their schools.

Strong, Modern School Facilities

Kristine will advocate for responsible investment in school infrastructure, modern classrooms, safe campuses, and long-term planning that keeps pace with growth while protecting taxpayer dollars.

What Kristine Is Advocating For

Full transparency and auditing of every voucher dollar spent in Florida

Separating voucher funds from public school budgets so districts aren’t shortchanged when the state overspends

Restoring equitable per-pupil funding to Seminole County Public Schools

Funding for special education and mental health services

Kristine Kraus’ Record of Success While on the Seminole County School Board

Since her election in 2018, Kristine has secured real, tangible results for Seminole County students and families.

$2.8 Million

SERVE Academy expansion at Winter Springs High School

$3 Million

Public-private partnerships for the Academy of Health Careers at Seminole High

$1.9 Million

School-based mental health services expanded district-wide

$2.7 Million

Bear Brigade Fire Academy grant at Winter Springs High School

Additional Accomplishments

★ Maintained SCPS as an A-rated district through years of significant statewide budget pressure

★ Launched the annual State of Our Schools community transparency event

★ Expanded teacher pipelines and workforce pathways with Seminole State College

★ Paid off $30.6 million in bond debt early — saving taxpayers significant interest costs

★ Maintained $55.8 million in district reserves through disciplined fiscal management