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Carol A. Haddad
Carol Haddad was the District 6 member of the Jefferson County Board of Education in Kentucky. She lost her re-election bid in the general election on November 4, 2014. Haddad was first elected to the board in 1976 and served until 1980. She was re-elected to the board in 1990.[1]
Biography
Haddad began her career in education in 1967, joining the Parent Teacher Association at Audubon Elementary where she served seven years, including two as president. She went on to serve on the PTA of Camp Taylor Elementary, Noe Middle, and Durrett and duPont Manual High Schools. She first sought, and won, a seat on the Jefferson County Board of Education in 1976, and served as chair from 1993-1994 and 1999-2002.[2]
Elections
2014
The election in Jefferson County featured four seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. There was no primary election. District 1 incumbent Diane Porter ran unopposed. District 3 incumbent Debbie Wesslund chose not to seek re-election, leading to a five-way race between challengers Stephanie Horne, Jan Scholtz, Angela Moorin, Lee Bailey and Louis Scarpellini. District 5 incumbent Linda Duncan ran against David Hittle and Richard O. Brown, and District 6 incumbent Carol A. Haddad faced John DeFazio, Lisa Willner and Patrick Hughes.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Lisa Willner |
54% | 14,269 | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol A. Haddad Incumbent | 28.5% | 7,521 | |
| Nonpartisan | Patrick Hughes | 17.1% | 4,519 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 115 | |
| Total Votes | 26,424 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk, "Official 2014 General Election Results," November 14, 2014 | ||||
Funding
State law did not require campaign finance reporting if contributions or expenditures did not exceed $1,000 in an election cycle.[3]
Endorsements
Haddad did not receive any official endorsements in 2014.
2010
| Jefferson County Public Schools, District 6 General Election, 4-year term, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Carol A. Haddad Incumbent |
100% | 17,469 | |
| Total Votes | 17,469 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk, "2010 General Election Results," accessed September 8, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
In response to a survey published by WLKY, Haddad answered several questions outlining her campaign themes and vision.
| “ | List 3 reasons voters should elect you:
What are the most important issues facing JCPS? One of the most important issues facing JCPS is the achievement gap. We are working towards closing the achievement gap so all kids can graduate prepared for college or a career. By supporting great teaching and providing support for struggling kids, we are closer to our goal. Another important issue facing JCPS is the continuing implementation and oversight of the recommendations from the JCPS-requested state audit. Another important issue facing JCPS is ensuring that all JCPS teachers have the support, resources, and guidance they need to help every child succeed. What is your vision for education in this community? My vision is that all kids can succeed in public schools regardless of their background. By having successful students, it will ensure a bright future for our community.[4] |
” |
| —WLKY survey (2014)[5] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Carol + Haddad + Jefferson + County + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Courier-Journal, "School board attracts candidates," August 15, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Schools, "Board of Education members," accessed September 15, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, "Candidate Guide Campaign Finance," accessed September 16, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ WLKY, "In their own words: Carol Ann Haddad," September 17, 2014
| 2014 Jefferson County Public Schools Elections | |
| Jefferson County, Kentucky | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Incumbent, Diane Porter District 3: • Lee Bailey • Stephanie Horne • Angela Moorin • Louis Scarpellini • Jan Scholtz District 5: • Incumbent, Linda Duncan • David Hittle • Richard O. Brown District 6: • Incumbent, Carol A. Haddad • John DeFazio • Lisa Willner • Patrick Hughes |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
