Bonita Lucky
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Bonita Lucky is an at-large member of the Wayzata School Board in Minnesota. The general election was held on November 3, 2015. Bonita Lucky won the general election on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Bonita Lucky resides in Wayzata, Minnesota. Lucky earned her B.F.A. degree in graphic design from Winthrop University and her M.S. degree in human resources from Nova Southeastern University. She is employed as a human resources manager with Cargill.[1]
Elections
2015
- See also: Wayzata Public Schools elections (2015)
The election in Wayzata featured four of the seven seats on the board up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Linda Cohen, Jay Hesby, Carter Peterson, and Cheryl Polzin were up for election. Cohen and Polzin faced challengers Erik Brown, David Craig, Bonita Lucky, and Bindu Moram for the four at-large seats. Cohen, Polzin, Brown, and Lucky won the four seats.
Neither Hesby nor Peterson filed to run for re-election.
Results
| Wayzata Public Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Linda Cohen Incumbent |
24.1% | 1,364 |
| Cheryl Polzin Incumbent |
23.1% | 1,306 |
| Erik Brown |
19.9% | 1,128 |
| Bonita Lucky |
12.9% | 728 |
| David Craig | 11.5% | 653 |
| Bindu Moram | 8.0% | 451 |
| Write-in votes | 0.51% | 29 |
| Total Votes | 5,659 | |
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Hennepin County," accessed November 4, 2015 These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us. |
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Funding
Lucky reported no contributions or expenditures to the Wayzata Public Schools administration during the election.[2]
Endorsements
Lucky did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Campaign themes
2015
Lucky completed a survey conducted by the Lakeshore Weekly News:
| “ | What is your view of the state of the school district?
Area schools are doing well in terms of student performance. Parenting forums openly discussing with parents concerns and initiatives has been successful. However, as a parent living in Wayzata School District I continue being concerned about the minority education achievement gaps. According to reports, Minnesota's public schools excel in test scores, the achievement gaps between white kids and students of color, and between low-income and high-income students, are still significantly larger than national averages. I believe we have opportunities to improve and I would be honored to have that opportunity. What is the biggest issue facing your district right now? 1. The continuing rapid growth of students within the classrooms. I understand and appreciate prioritizing responsible management of growth, while maintaining a deliberate focus on the students and teachers well-being for creating a productive and quality educational learning environment. 2. The concerns and impacts on students with the proposal to move school start times. What skills and expertise will you contribute to the school board? I have over 15 years of comprehensive experience effectively delivering on results and solutions. I am a highly skilled communicator with expertise and ability to interact within all levels in a business. I am a strategic planner successfully executing on a variety of programs and services. Some core competencies include: Talent Management, Conflict Resolution, Culture Steward, Project Management, Business Strategy, Leadership Development Why are you running? I am passionate for diversity and education. Also about serving the Wayzata School District focused on doing what’s right for ALL children. I believe I bring a diverse perspective having only been in Minnesota for 2 years moving from Memphis, TN. My daughter and son are both attending school in the district and I am passionate about partnering with the teachers for their success. I feel that my passion, open & fair-minded, and collaborative style will allow me to effectively and appropriately challenge when needed and bridge gaps where needed, creating opportunities of change. I would be honored to have that opportunity. Why should you be elected? I bring a parent’s perspective and have been able to work with the people and processes on all levels. As a parent living in Wayzata School District I continue being concerned about the Minority education achievement gap. According to some reports, While Minnesota's public schools excel in test scores, the achievement gaps between white kids and students of color, and between low-income and high-income students, are still significantly larger than national averages. I am thorough, detail-oriented, and driven to seek solutions through collaboration. I feel that my passion for diversity & education will provide a broader awareness for all District families.[3] |
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| —Lakeshore Weekly News survey (2015)[1] | ||
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lakeshore Weekly News, "Bonita Lucky," September 28, 2015
- ↑ Wayzata Public Schools, "School Board," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2015 Wayzata Public Schools Elections | |
| Hennepin County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Linda Cohen • Incumbent, Cheryl Polzin • Erik Brown • David Craig • Bonita Lucky • Bindu Moram |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
