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Barbara Fine
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Barbara Fine was a member of the Wentzville R-IV School District school board, At-large in Missouri. Fine assumed office in 2014.
Fine ran for re-election to the Wentzville R-IV School District school board, At-large in Missouri. Fine won in the general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Fine has a bachelor’s degree in scondary education and a master’s degree in child development and family relations. She spent 28 years as a teacher until she retired. She spends her time volunteering and tutoring.[1]
Elections
2017
Three seats on the Wentzville R-IV School District school board were up for at-large general election on April 4, 2017. Board incumbent Barbara Fine was successful in her bid for re-election and was joined in her victory by newcomers Betsy Bates and Heather Reiter. They defeated challenger Saundra Garber. Ed Shew filed to run in the election, but his name did not appear on the ballot.[2][3]
Results
| Wentzville R-IV School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Heather Reiter |
27.80% | 3,901 |
| Barbara Fine Incumbent |
25.87% | 3,631 |
| Betsy Bates |
25.52% | 3,581 |
| Saundra Garber | 19.87% | 2,789 |
| Ed Shew | 0.00% | |
| Write-in votes | 0.93% | 131 |
| Total Votes | 14,033 | |
| Source: St. Charles County, "Election Summary Report," accessed March 22, 2018 | ||
2014
Incumbent Courtney Tieman and newcomers Barbara Fine and Kenneth Mayer triumphed over incumbent Heather Reiter and challengers Marcos Chu, Ron Lares, Angie Ward, and Rick Glidewell for the three at-large seats. Incumbent Terry Ratcliff did not file for re-election to his seat.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Courtney Tieman Incumbent |
17.1% | 2,925 | |
| Nonpartisan | Barbara Fine |
15.1% | 2,585 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kenneth Mayer |
14.8% | 2,545 | |
| Nonpartisan | Heather Reiter Incumbent | 14.1% | 2,422 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcos Chu | 12.4% | 2,133 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ron Lares | 12.3% | 2,116 | |
| Nonpartisan | Angie Ward | 7.7% | 1,320 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Glidewell | 6.4% | 1,102 | |
| Total Votes | 17,148 | |||
| Source: St. Charles County Election Authority, "Summary Report," accessed April 22, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Fine did not file a campaign finance report with the Missouri Ethics Commission for this election.[4]
Endorsements
Fine was endorsed by the Missouri National Education Association.[5]
Campaign themes
Fine stated the following on her campaign website:[1]
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I want to be on the Board of Education in the Wentzville School District to insure that every decision made is in the best interest of the students. As educators, we are always looking for the best way to make a difference for each and every one of our students. There can be all kinds of mandates from the state and above, but in the final analysis, it is interaction between the students and their teachers in the classroom that make the biggest difference. These daily encounters will determine how each child experiences school, and can play a major role in determining the success a child has in life. It is a huge undertaking to educate a child and no one can do it alone. Parents, administrators, teachers, and the students themselves all play an important role in this process. The BOE is charged with making sure that every child in the district has a chance to excel. every child in the district has a chance to excel. As a member of the board, I will use my years of experience to do all in my power to support the wonderful educational accomplishments Wentzville has made so far. At the same time, I will be constantly looking for new and improved ways to educate our students by not only meeting their academic needs, but by providing them with opportunities for social and emotional growth. If we instill in our children the desire to become life-long learners we will secure our democratic society. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
See also
- Wentzville R-IV School District, Missouri
- Wentzville R-IV School District elections (2017)
- Wentzville R-IV School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wentzville R-IV School District, "Barbara Fine," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ Elisabeth Moore, "Email exchange with Mary K. LaPak, Director of Community Relations," January 19, 2017
- ↑ St. Charles County, "Election Summary Report," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed February 6, 2014
- ↑ Missouri NEA, "Recommendations," accessed April 8, 2014
| Wentzville R-IV School District elections in 2017 | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Incumbent, Barbara Fine • Betsy Bates • Saundra Garber • Heather Reiter • Ed Shew |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
