Agda Burchard
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Agda Burchard is the former District 4 representative on the Kent School District school board in Washington. Burchard was initially appointed to the position in 2012. Burchard lost a re-election campaign in the by-district primary election on August 1, 2017.
Biography
Burchard's professional experience includes working as a program specialist with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Care and as the executive director of the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children. Burchard earned an M.A. in human development from Pacific Oaks College Northwest and a B.A. in sociology from the University of California-Davis.[1][2]
Elections
2017
- See also: Kent School District elections (2017)
Two of the five seats on the Kent School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election was held for District 4 on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
Denise Daniels won the District 4 seat by beating Bryon Madsen in the general election. They both defeated board member Agda Burchard in the primary election. In District 5, member Maya Vengadasalam filed for re-election and ran unopposed.[3]
Results
| Kent School District, District 4 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Bryon Madsen |
35.13% | 7,267 |
| Denise Daniels |
33.33% | 6,895 |
| Agda Burchard Incumbent | 31.04% | 6,421 |
| Write-in votes | 0.5% | 104 |
| Total Votes | 20,687 | |
| Source: King County, "2017 Results August primary election," accessed August 16, 2017 | ||
Funding
Burchard opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[4] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[5]
2013
- See also: Kent School District elections (2013)
Burchard sought election to her first full term on the board without opposition on November 5, 2013.
Election results
| Kent School Board, General, District 4, Four-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Agda Burchard |
98.9% | 21,326 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1.1% | 233 | |
| Total Votes | 21,559 | |||
| Source: King County Elections, "Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Burchard reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission in this election.[6]
Endorsements
Burchard received the following endorsements during the 2013 campaign:[7]
- Kent Education Association
- State Senator Joe Fain
- Dennis Higgins, Kent City Council President
- Debbie Straus, Kent School Board President
- Karen DeBruler, Kent School Board Vice President
- Tim Clark, Kent School Board Director
Campaign themes
2013
Burchard provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in King County:[8]
| “ | As a parent in the Kent School District, I understand we want the best education available for our children. ALL students deserve safe welcoming schools, relevant coursework, academic rigor, nurturing relationships, and opportunities in the arts and sports.
As a current school board director, I am committed to our vision of successfully preparing ALL students for their futures. By focusing on our students and being innovative and fiscally responsible we can achieve this vision. We must continue to attract and retain quality staff reflecting the diversity of our community. Increasing the district’s communication and transparency is critical. Strengthening community and business partnerships that promote student achievement is essential. These strategies will help our students to graduate ready for successes in college, career and community life. Living, working and volunteering in Kent for 20 years, I know how to work collaboratively with others so that children thrive in school and life. In addition to being a PTA leader, I’ve directed an early childhood nonprofit organization and am a Girl Scout troop leader. I look forward to continuing to serve you as a school board director. Thank you for your vote.[9] |
” |
| —Agda Burchard (2013)[8] | ||
See also
- Kent School District, Washington
- Kent School District elections (2017)
- Kent School District elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kent School District, "School Board," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Agda Burchard," accessed August 9, 2013
- ↑ King County, "Who Has Filed," accessed May 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 11, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Agda Burchard for Kent School Board, "Endorsemens," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 King County Elections, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed November 4, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Kent School District elections in 2017 | |
| King County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 4: Incumbent, Agda Burchard • Denise Daniels • Bryon Madsen District 5: Incumbent, Maya Vengadasalam |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
