Betsy Kleiner

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Betsy Kleiner

Nonpartisan

Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

Personal

Birthplace

Aurora, Colo.

Profession

Physician

Contact

Campaign website

Betsy Kleiner is an at-large member of the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education in Colorado. She assumed office on November 27, 2023. Her current term ends in 2027.

Kleiner ran for election for an at-large seat of the Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education in Colorado. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Kleiner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Betsy Kleiner was born in Aurora, Colorado. Her career experience includes working as a physician.

Elections

2023

See also: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12, Colorado, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large (3 seats)

Incumbent Susan Mellow, Betsy Kleiner, and Michael Grage defeated Rick Gillit and Celeste Fitzpatrick in the general election for Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Board of Education at-large on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Mellow (Nonpartisan)	25.8	5,020
✔		Betsy Kleiner (Nonpartisan)	25.4	4,943
✔		Michael Grage (Nonpartisan)	19.1	3,706
		Rick Gillit (Nonpartisan)	16.5	3,201
		Celeste Fitzpatrick (Nonpartisan)	13.2	2,574

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,444
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Betsy Kleiner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kleiner'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.

I am a Cheyenne Mountain graduate, current D12 parent and an active district volunteer. I am committed to honoring the legacy of District 12 and ensuring that our schools continue to be the best in Colorado. I am dedicated to giving back to our community and to the schools that provided so many opportunities for me and my children.

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?

• Support student success
• Support D12 teachers and staff
• Dedicated to our community

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Betsy shares our community vision to continue vigorous academic achievement and broad career opportunities for our students. She believes in clear communication and transparency and enjoys working in collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure creative solutions. She understands the power of listening, advocacy, kindness and compromise. Betsy is passionate about our community and our students and looks forward to serving as a member of our local Board of Education.

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Other survey responses

Ballotpedia identified the following surveys, interviews, and questionnaires Kleiner completed for other organizations. If you are aware of a link that should be added, email us.

• League of Women Voters

Kleiner completed a survey for Vote411. In it, she said, “It is essential that our schools prepare students for an unknown future and foster resiliency and adaptability. Problem solving skills must be taught and practiced.” Kleiner continued, “Ultimately our goal is to create informed and compassionate students who will go on to impact their communities in creative and unimaginable ways.”

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