Anessa DeLong

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Anessa DeLong

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 2, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

DeVry University, 2002

Personal

Birthplace

Kansas City, Mo.

Contact

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Anessa DeLong ran for election for an at-large seat of the North Kansas City Public Schools Board of Education. She lost in the general election on June 2, 2020.

DeLong completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anessa DeLong was born in Kansas City, MO. She earned a bachelor’s degree from DeVry University in 2002. DeLong’s career experience includes working as a customer service representative with Continental and United Airlines and as a learning management system support specialist for Park University.

Elections

2020

See also: North Kansas City Schools, Missouri, elections (2020)

General election

General election for North Kansas City Public Schools Board of Education (2 seats)

Karee Gleason-Miller and incumbent Terry Stone defeated incumbent Dixie Youngers and Anessa DeLong in the general election for North Kansas City Public Schools Board of Education on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karee Gleason-Miller (Nonpartisan)	29.5	5,318
✔	Submit photo	Terry Stone (Nonpartisan)	27.5	4,945
		Dixie Youngers (Nonpartisan)	23.6	4,250
		Anessa DeLong (Nonpartisan)	18.5	3,329
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	164

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,006
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Anessa DeLong completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DeLong's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Anessa and her family currently live in North Kansas City and have lived within the North Kansas City School District for the last 15 years. She is married to Bryant DeLong and has 2 children. Their oldest son currently attends Pre-K at Chouteau and will attend Briarcliff in the Fall. Their youngest son is a year behind his brother.

Anessa has a Bachelors of Science in Telecommunication Management. She currently works at Park University as a LMS Support Specialist within Online Operations. She is a member of Parent's at Chouteau (Chouteau PTO) and a member of the Hornet Hive at North Kansas CIty High School. She has also been a member of the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City since 2013.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Resources
• Transparency
• Engagement

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education Policy

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

An elected official has been elected to represent their peers. They should create policy that is in the best interest for all and not have a personal agenda. They need to have the ability to listen and in return be heard. They need to be able to make hard and sometimes unpopular decisions.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am passionate, ambitious and responsible. I collaborate regularly with others in both my personal and professional life.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was with Continental Airlines in Kansas City as a Customer Service Agent. I assisted travelers at ticket counter, gates and baggage service area for 20 years. Continental and United Airlines merged together in 2010.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

To create a long-term vision, mapping a course that provides the necessary opportunities students need to reach their full potential. That is achieved through strategic planning as well as budgeting.

Who are your constituents?

All stakeholders of the school district.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

I believe that inclusion should never stop, new and established opportunities need to continue and grow.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I plan on holding open meetings where all members of the community are welcome to attend.

What will you do to build a better relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

This is very important to me and I will make a strong effort to connect directly with as many parents as possible. I plan on holding open meetings.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

Overcrowded classroom sizes, teachers not having resources or support and buildings that in need of repairs all effect learning.

What type of skills should students be learning for success in the 21st century?

There is no doubt the skills needed to be successful are changing. Automation, robotics and environment management are a few of the necessary skills for success.

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