Burleson Independent School District elections (2014)
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Two seats on the Burleson Board of Trustees were up for general election on May 10, 2014. Ryan Richardson defeated fellow challengers Paul Keese and Kim Tyler for the Place 3 seat previously held by Scott Atwood. Incumbent Andy Pickens defeated challenger Rick Pettijohn for the Place 4 seat.[1]
About the district
Burleson Independent School District is located in Burleson, a city located in Johnson County, Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, Burleson was home to 38,983 residents in 2014.[2] Burleson Independent School District was the 102nd-largest school district in Texas, serving 10,260 students during the 2011-2012 school year.[3]
Demographics
Burleson underperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2010. The United States Census Bureau found that 23.4 percent of Burleson residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Burleson was $68,528 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Burleson was 6.8 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[2]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Voter and candidate information
The Burleson Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. There was no primary election and a general election took place on May 10, 2014. Three seats were on the ballot in May 2015 and two seats were up for election in May 2016.[5]
Candidates for the Board of Trustees submitted paperwork with the school district secretary by February 28, 2014. Each candidate must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least six months. Members filed two campaign finance reports with the district clerk prior to the election unless they did not receive or spend $500 during the campaign.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Place 3
- Paul Keese
- Ryan Richardson
- Graduate, Texas A&M University
- Vice president, Star Bank of Texas
- Kim Tyler
- Graduate, Louisiana State University of University of Southern Mississippi
- Instructor, Texas Wesleyan University
Place 4
- Rick Pettijohn
- Manager, North Texas Gasket Services LLC
- Andy Pickens
- Incumbent
- Graduate, University of Charleston and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Music minister, University Baptist Church
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Ryan Richardson |
44.8% | 353 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kim Tyler | 30.3% | 239 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Keese | 24.9% | 196 | |
| Total Votes | 788 | |||
| Source: Burleson Independent School District, "Tally Sheet-School General Election," May 19, 2014 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Andy Pickens Incumbent |
69.7% | 531 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Pettijohn | 30.3% | 231 | |
| Total Votes | 762 | |||
| Source: Burleson Independent School District, "Tally Sheet-School General Election," May 19, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
No candidate filed a campaign finance report with the district office.[5]
Past elections
Information about earlier elections can be found by clicking [show] at the right. | |
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2013Shawn Minor and Michael Ancy won the Place 1 and Place 2 seats without opposition in May 2013.[6] | |
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Burleson Independent School District election in 2014:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
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| January 29, 2014 | First day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| February 28, 2014 | Last day to file paperwork for ballot placement |
| March 5, 2014 | Last day to withdraw from ballot |
| April 10, 2014 | Due date for first campaign finance report |
| April 10, 2014 | Last day for voter registration with county clerk |
| May 1, 2014 | Last day to request mailed ballot from county clerk |
| May 2, 2014 | Due date for second campaign finance report |
| May 10, 2014 | Election day |
| May 21, 2014 | Final day for canvassing of votes |
| July 15, 2014 | Last campaign finance report for election |
Additional elections on the ballot
The Board of Trustees election shared the ballot with races for mayor and three seats on the Burleson City Council.[7]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Burleson + Independent + School + District"
See also
- Texas
- Burleson Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Johnson County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Burleson Star, "Atwood won't seek second term," December 10, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Burleson, Texas," accessed February 28, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed May 5, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Historical Election Results," accessed February 28, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Burleson Independent School District, "Trustee Election," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Burleson Independent School District, "Candidates for the School Board," March 1, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ City of Burleson, Texas, "Elections," accessed March 3, 2014
| 2014 Burleson Independent School District Elections | |
| Burleson, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 3: • Paul Keese • Ryan Richardson • Kim Tyler Place 4: • Rick Pettijohn • Andy Pickens |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
