Box Elder County, Utah · 2026
for Box Elder School Board · District 7
“Seek to understand. Good leaders listen first.”
One principle guides this campaign: seek to understand. Good leaders listen first. I will work to understand every perspective, make informed decisions, and keep the board's actions transparent, responsible, and centered on students, so our educators and children can thrive.
Tara Tonioli, candidate for the Box Elder County School Board, District 7
I've lived in Box Elder County for more than 20 years. I grew up in Kaysville and graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Family, Consumer and Human Development. After buying our first home in Bear River City, my husband and I settled in Perry to raise our four children. We've loved raising our family here.
When my children were young, I spent my time volunteering in their schools as a room parent, a reading helper, and an active PTA member. Once they were all in school, I went to work at Lakeview Elementary as a Reading and Progress Monitoring Paraprofessional, earned my Associate Teaching License, and taught kindergarten and second grade. Years inside our schools opened my eyes to both their strengths and their gaps, and convinced me it was the right time to run.
These are the commitments I'll bring to the board, grounded in years as a parent, a volunteer, and a teacher in our schools.
A great education starts with a high-quality curriculum that is age-appropriate and genuinely engaging. I want every student to graduate with real-world skills that help them succeed in life after school, and I'll make sure our teachers have the support they need to get them there.
Proactive planning is the foundation of responsible budgeting. I'll take a hard look at district finances, including where the 37% tax increase is going, so tax dollars are used wisely for long-term stability, and rates are lowered if the revenue is there.
A high-quality education starts with the people on the front lines. I'll be a strong advocate for competitive pay, real support, and a district where staff can raise honest questions and concerns without fear for their jobs.
The board should be the bridge between the community and the district. Information needs to be easy to find, and every citizen, parent, and educator deserves to be heard, because each student is an individual, not just a number.
I'd love to talk with you in person. Here's where you can find me in the weeks ahead, ask questions, and share what matters most for our schools.
A community forum to meet the candidates for Box Elder County. Refreshments will be served, and local community groups will be tabling to connect with attendees.
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Hosted by the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce for its members. Candidates will visit with Chamber Members to discuss issues affecting the business community, make brief comments, and take questions from attendees.
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