Jane Puszkar, a member of the Francis Howell School Board, has become a divisive figure due to her staunch conservative agenda and push to reshape the district’s educational landscape. Elected with a focus on limiting discussions of gender and race, Jane has been instrumental in removing social justice themes from the curriculum and advocating for policies that restrict LGBTQ+ discussions and bathroom use based on gender identity.

Her tenure has been marked by efforts to roll back progressive advancements in the district, including her support for eliminating anti-racism resolutions and implementing policies that critics argue stifle open dialogue and harm marginalized students. While Jane frames her actions as protecting children and upholding traditional values, her positions have drawn significant criticism for fostering a more exclusionary and restrictive school environment.