Barbara Fine

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Barbara Fine
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Prior offices
Wentzville R-IV School District school board, At-large

Personal
Profession
Educator

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

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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

See also: Wentzville R-IV School District 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
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Heather Reiter 27.80% 3,901
Green check mark transparent.png Barbara Fine Incumbent 25.87% 3,631
Green check mark transparent.png 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

See also: Wentzville R-IV School District elections (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

Wentzville R-IV School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngCourtney Tieman Incumbent 17.1% 2,925
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngBarbara Fine 15.1% 2,585
     Nonpartisan Green check mark transparent.pngKenneth 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]

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.


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