Deliver for our kids. Deliver for our teachers.
Deliver for Ann Arbor.
Our teachers deserve a living wage. Without competitive salaries, AAPS cannot retain and attract the talented educators our children need. A vote for Aaron is a vote for higher teacher salaries.
For too long this district has failed our most vulnerable community members. We must end the culture of disinvestment and build a district that truly serves every student—including those with disabilities.
Every Ann Arbor child deserves the world-class education this district is capable of delivering. We will stop the exodus of families to other districts and reclaim our position as the best in Michigan.
The AAEA — representing Ann Arbor’s teachers — has endorsed Aaron for the AAPS Board of Trustees.
“With the help of all of you, we can once again be a district that truly leads, cares, and inspires.”
Additional organizational and community endorsements will be announced soon. Check back for updates.
“Too many Ann Arbor children are being denied the world-class education they deserve. Too many teachers cannot afford to enrich our communities on the criminally low salaries they are given.”
My name is Aaron J. Puno and I’m a proud product of Ann Arbor Public Schools. I graduated from Pioneer High School in 2023 after thirteen happy years in this district — years that gave me everything I needed to mount this serious effort for public office.
Many of you may know me as editor-in-chief of the Pioneer Optimist, where I learned to listen, ask hard questions, and hold institutions accountable. Now I want to hold our school board to the same standard.
The world-class education I received here should be a fulfilled birthright of every child in this city — not a dream deferred.
This campaign runs on community power. Knock doors, make calls, or chip in — every action brings us closer to a better AAPS.