English teacher Clay Jackson's contract has been cut due to what was vaguely explained as budget cuts. He is on what would have been his last year out of 3 before gaining a longer contract.
The reasoning for this could also be due to the fact Mr. Jackson speaks up against school admins for what is right, instead of sucking up to authority and staying quiet. This is only speculation and even if this is not the case, it is important for teachers to be able to voice their opinions and to have someone like Mr. Jackson who is not afraid to do so.

Mr. Jackson is an amazing teacher who creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. He goes above and beyond in order to create meaningful connections with each student. This effort makes his class much more special and engaging. Every student should have a teacher that they can trust and that makes them feel valued. For many, this teacher is Mr. Jackson.

You can choose to either provide your name or stay anonymous. It is recommended that you provide your reasoning for why you believe he should stay here at Chaska High School. Feel free to share the impact and/or positive experiences you have had with Mr. Jackson, this would be very much appreciated!

There is no way to know whether this petition will affect the outcome, but it would mean a lot if we all shared our support. After this petition gains enough signatures, it will be shared to Mr. Bach, our principal

Edit 4/19/25: I hear that Mr. Young is being let go too. While I have not personally had him, I’m seeing things in the comments that lead me to believe he’s also a great teacher. This petition can be used for both of them