If elected, what would be your first priority in office?īuilding relationships and trust within the district and between the district and the parents and taxpayers that we serve.Trust is a prerequisite to uniting the community and aligning to common, shared goals.We need to put parents, teachers, and principal back in partnership with each other to refocus on core academic recovery, growth, and achievement.Trust with our taxpayers will be essential to closing teacher compensation gaps with surrounding districts and securing funds to meet the growth requirements of the district and ensure excellence in education. As a father to a disabled daughter, Special Olympics coach, and fundraiser for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, I will be a strong advocate for our IEP/504/2E students, families and staff. What would you say are your most important qualifications for the office you're seeking?ĭecades of experience leading elite teams and large organizations to achieve their mission in the most demanding environments. Twenty five years of military service to include time as the executive officer of an overseas naval base and three years as an assistant professor at the USAF Academy helping to develop future leaders of character.For the last decade, I have assisted global corporations to improve their performance, leadership, and culture. I wish to bring advocacy, leadership, and accountability back to the Douglas County School District and refocus on academic excellence to establish the school district as the best in Colorado.I believe parents are the experts on their kids and teachers are the experts on education.When they collaborate at the local level, they can ensure each student meets his or her unique potential. Why do you want to serve on the school board? Years living in district: I moved to Colorado in 2004 while serving in the US Navy and have lived in Larkspur (in Douglas County School District Directorate B) since 2018 Occupation: Co-founder of Spartan Training & Performance LLC, an organizational performance, culture and leadership consultancy. Here are their responses, edited for clarity.
We asked why they’re running, what qualifies them for office, and what their priorities would be if elected. And District G covers far northeast Douglas County, including north Parker and Stonegate.Ĭolorado Community Media sent questions to each candidate to help voters learn more about them.
District E in the north-central county includes Castle Pines and parts of Lone Tree. District D in southeast Douglas County includes Castle Rock east of I-25 and Franktown. District B includes the west and southwest parts of Douglas County, including the west Castle Rock area, Roxborough and Larkspur. The school board members represent different parts of the county but they are elected “at large” by all county residents. 8.Īmid contentious debates over COVID-safety rules and equity in education, two slates of school board candidates have emerged, one in line with the direction set by the current board majority and the other saying it’s time to follow a new path. 2, Douglas County voters will elect four members of the county school district’s Board of Education, a majority of the seven-member panel.