Ryan Gard
For Sharon School Committee
Vision & Priorities
A clear vision for Sharon’s future starts with transparency today. Learn more about the three pillars of reform I am championing to ensure our schools remain excellent, accountable, and accessible to every family
About Me
As a Data Engineer, a parent, and a proud Sharon resident, I believe we need a pragmatic approach to local government. Discover how my professional experience in solving complex problems and my time on the Sharon Cooperative Schools board have prepared me to serve our community.
What Can I do for you?
I am running to be a School Committee member who listens, explains, and delivers results. Whether you have questions about the school budget, calendar operations, or the future of our schools, I’m here to provide answers. See how we can start a new conversation.
Vision & Priorities
Sharon is a community that deeply values education. To maintain our excellence in a changing world, we need a commitment to modern oversight and operational transparency. I am running for School Committee to ensure our district’s decision-making is as organized as our classrooms.1. Clarity in Our Budget
Residents deserve a "clear-box" approach to finance. My background in data engineering means I don’t just look at totals; I look at the why and the how.Focus: Ensuring we put our kids first with each dollar we put into education.Goal: Transparent reporting that provides reasoning and accountability to the budget2. Clarity in Oversight
The School Committee should be a proactive partner to the administration—and a firm check on its actions.Focus: Holding the district accountable by ensuring decisions are grounded in evidence.Goal: Open communication that aligns district policies with the values and expectations of Sharon families.3. Clarity in Operations
Planning should never be a mystery. Families shouldn’t be left guessing about schedules or major updates.Focus: Standardizing planning cycles for calendars, facility use, and operational changes.Goal: Simple proccesses and a reliable "feedback loop" between the town government, administration, and parents. We need predictable timelines that respect the busy lives of working families.
About Me
Resident, Parent, and Advocate for Sharon Schools
My wife and I moved to Sharon four years ago and immediately fell in love with the warmth and spirit of this community. As parents with three children currently attending Cottage Street School—and a fourth who will join them in a few years—our family is deeply invested in the long-term success and vibrance of the Sharon Public Schools.Professional Experience & Service
I bring a data-driven, analytical mindset to the School Committee. Professionally, I work as a Data Engineer, a role that requires solving complex problems through logic and evidence. I’ve spent the last three years serving on the board of the Sharon Cooperative School, where I gained hands-on experience in strategic development, budgeting, and policy operations. I understand the "business" of running an educational organization and how to make every dollar work for our students.
Deeply Rooted in Sharon
Beyond my professional life, I am an active part of our town’s daily life. You’ll often see me:
- Cycling through our neighborhoods with my kids.
- Coaching youth sports and cheering on our local teams.
- Engaging with the arts through my love of music, reading, and writing.I am running for School Committee because I want to ensure that the district that welcomed our family continues to provide a world-class, inclusive, and fiscally responsible education for every child in Sharon
What Can I Do for You?
Election Date: May 19th, 2026.
Please reach out via my email if you would like to:
- Grab a coffee
- Request a yard sign
- Volunteer to help in the campaign
- Speak with me
- Any airing of any grievances
Contact: [email protected]
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