Calvin McFadden
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Calvin McFadden was an at-large member of the Springfield School Committee. He won the seat in the general election on November 5, 2013, and he served until his resignation in September 2016.[1]
Biography
Calvin McFadden resides in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. McFadden attended Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida before earning his B.A. in Sociology from Bethune-Cookman University, his M.Div. in Sociology of Religion from the International Theological Center and his Ph.D. in Family and Child Sciences Sociology from Florida State University.[2] Since 1992, he has served as a pastor in several churches, and he is currently the senior pastor of St. John’s Congregational Church in Springfield.[3] Dr. McFadden has also served as the dean of Bristol Community College and as an adjunct professor at both American International College and Springfield College.[3]
Elections
2013
Calvin McFadden challenged incumbents Denise M. Hurst and Antonette E. Pepe and fellow newcomer Brenden J. Hammerle in his successful bid to win one of two at-large seats in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Springfield Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Denise M. Hurst Incumbent |
37.7% | 6,329 | |
| Nonpartisan | Calvin McFadden |
32.4% | 5,450 | |
| Nonpartisan | Antonette E. Pepe Incumbent | 29.6% | 4,971 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 16,799 | |||
| Source: City of Springfield, Massachusetts, "Springfield Vote Counts: Nov. 5 City Election Night Results," accessed December 18, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Calvin McFadden began the race with an existing debt of $4,500.00. He reported $28,989.51 in contributions and $27,148.19 in expenditures to the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, which left his campaign with $2,658.68 in debt.[4]
Endorsements
Calvin McFadden did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
Campaign themes
McFadden's campaign website listed the following campaign themes for 2013:
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Dr. McFadden’s “ABC Plan” is designed to promote a School District where parents are actively engage, and teachers and administrators are able to produce skilled and educated students who will become productive citizens. “In order for this to happen, we need strong, fiscally conservative leaders who are open to new ideas and are willing to questions the current agenda. We need teachers who are respected and engaged. Teaching is a profession and should be valued and appreciated. Students need the best technology and tools that we can provide in order for them to be able to compete in this global economy. I support teachers, parents and students!”
Everyone involved in the education of our most valuable resource—our children—should have clearly defined, measurable goals. If the expectations are known, measurements are taken, results assessed, and constructive criticism applied, our children’s education will improve.
There needs to be policies in place that insure transparency so that parents and other taxpayers can see how their tax dollars are being utilized. By requiring accountability, the Committee will promote fiscal discipline and insure that the classroom is the beneficiary of the budget.
Perhaps the most important component of the ABC Plan is that the members of the community actively engage in the effort to improve the educational outcomes for our children. From parents to religious and community leaders, for maximum success to flow to our young people, everyone has to take an active role in the process. The School Committee cannot do it alone. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Calvin + McFadden + Springfield + Public + School"
See also
External links
Additional reading
Footnotes
- ↑ WWLP.com, "Springfield School Committee member Dr. Calvin McFadden submits resignation," September 23, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "About," accessed September 24, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Elect Dr. Calvin McFadden - Springfield School Committee At-Large," accessed September 24, 2013
- ↑ Springfield, Massachusetts, "OCPF Information," accessed December 20, 2013
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