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Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta
Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta is the former Position 1 representative on the David Douglas School District in Oregon. First elected in 2009, Scarcelli Ancheta lost a re-election campaign in the by-district general election on May 16, 2017.
This candidate participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 school board candidate survey. Click here to view her responses.
Elections
2017
Four of the seven seats on the David Douglas School District school board in Oregon were up for by-district general election on May 16, 2017. In the race for Position 1, newcomer Ana del Rocio defeated incumbent Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta and candidate Timothy Crawley. Stephanie Stephens defeated Joshua Gray to win the open Position 2 seat. In her bid for re-election, Position 3 incumbent Christine Larsen defeated challengers Mike Ewald and Dennis Secrest. Position 6 incumbent Andrea Valderrama filed for re-election and won another term after running unopposed.[1]
Results
| David Douglas School District, Position 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ana del Rocio |
46.63% | 2,712 |
| Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta Incumbent | 26.70% | 1,553 |
| Timothy Crawley | 26.05% | 1,515 |
| Write-in votes | 0.62% | 36 |
| Total Votes | 5,816 | |
| Source: Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed June 12, 2017 | ||
Funding
The filing deadline in Oregon for a campaign transaction is typically no later than 30 calendar days. However, beginning on the 42nd day before an election day and through the date of the election, a transaction is due no later than seven calendar days after the date it occurred. The dates for the beginning and ending of the seven-day reporting period for the 2017 Oregon school board elections were:[2]
- April 4, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting begins)
- May 16, 2017 (Seven day campaign finance reporting ends)
A school board candidate in Oregon must form a candidate committee unless he or she meets all of the following conditions:[3][4]
- The candidate elects to serve as his or her own treasurer.
- The candidate does not have an existing candidate committee.
- The candidate does not expect to receive or spend more than $750 during a calendar year (including personal funds).
A candidate committee must file a Statement of Organization with the Elections Division of the Oregon Secretary of State within three business days of first receiving or spending money. A form including campaign account information must accompany the Statement of Organization.[3][5]
Candidate committees that expect to receive or spend $3,500 or more in a calendar year are required to report all transactions. A committee that does not expect to receive or spend this much is still required to file a Statement of Organization and designate a campaign bank account, but does not have to file transactions. Instead, they must file a Certificate of Limited Contributions and Expenditures.[3][6]
Campaign themes
2017
Ballotpedia survey responses
Cheryl scarcelli ancheta participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of school board candidates.[7] In response to the question "What do you hope to achieve if elected to the school board?" the candidate stated on May 4, 2017:
| “ | Continue graduation improvements.... Family engagement....student government becoming more involved with discussions with the school board providing informed feedback and suggestions of the student body.[8][9] | ” |
Ranking the issues
The candidate was asked to rank the following issues based on how they should be prioritized by the school board, with 1 being the most important and 7 being the least important. Each ranking could only be used once.
| Education policy |
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Click here to learn more about education policy in Oregon. |
| Education on the ballot |
| Issue importance ranking | |
|---|---|
| Candidate's ranking | Issue |
| Balancing or maintaining the district's budget | |
| Closing the achievement gap | |
| Improving post-secondary readiness | |
| Improving education for special needs students | |
| Improving relations with teachers | |
| Expanding school choice options | |
| Expanding arts education | |
| “ | ? 5 is what district....do you mean ? 7.....If 7 .....This was difficult to rank as all are #1 to me.... We have very good current relations with teachers and administrators and classified staff...all staff so that is why I ranked #7[9] | ” |
| —Cheryl scarcelli ancheta (May 4, 2017) | ||
Positions on the issues
The candidate was asked to answer eight questions from Ballotpedia regarding significant issues in education and the school district. The questions are highlighted in blue and followed by the candidate's responses. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions. The candidate was also provided space to elaborate on their answers to the multiple choice questions.
| Should new charter schools be approved in your district? (Not all school boards are empowered to approve charter schools. In those cases, the candidate was directed to answer the question as if the school board were able to do so.) |
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| No. We currently have one charter school and it is performing well. For a district our size one is appropriate. We are a public school district ...we need to focus all our efforts on the success of David Douglas. |
| Which statement best describes the ideal relationship between the state government and the school board? The state should always defer to school board decisions, defer to school board decisions in most cases, be involved in the district routinely or only intervene in severe cases of misconduct or mismanagement. |
| The state should only intervene in severe cases of misconduct or mismanagement. |
| Are standardized tests an accurate metric of student achievement? |
| No. Overall tests are not what a student should be weighted on too heavily. More on weekly quizzes and daily interaction and daily work assigments. Tests cause too much stress. Most students do not achieve well on timed closed book tests. Tests are measured to much and we should focus on day to day hands on experiences. |
| How should the district handle underperforming teachers? Terminate their contract before any damage is done to students, offer additional training options, put them on a probationary period while they seek to improve or set up a mentorship program for the underperforming teacher with a more experienced teacher in the district? |
| Offer additional training options. Offer additional training options. Put them on a probationary period while they seek to improve. Set up a mentorship program for the underperforming teacher with a more experienced teacher in the district. |
| Should teachers receive merit pay? |
| Yes. Set levels of performance guidelines are agreed on prior to employment. |
| Should the state give money to private schools through a voucher system or scholarship program? |
| No. A private school is a selective choice where if our public schools werefunded appropriately ....private schools would not be a need. All students should have a equal education experience. |
| How should expulsion be used in the district? |
| If wrong doing ignoring and dis-obeying policies/rules/guidelines. |
| What's the most important factor for success in the classroom: student-teacher ratio, the curriculum, teachers, parent involvement or school administration? |
| Student-teacher ratio This is not a check one box answer all of the above need to be a strong factor all important in working together for the best outcomes and success. |
Candidate questionnaire
Scarcelli Ancheta participated in a candidate questionnaire conducted by VOTE411 Voter Guide. The tables below detail her responses and compare them to those of her opponents in this race.[10]
| Significant policy changes in public education are being considered at the federal and state level. Describe a change that you agree or disagree with and explain your position. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta | Ana del Rocio | Timothy Crawley |
| "I believe ever student, employee and volunteer of our David Douglas School District are to be supported fairly. The role of the David Douglas School Board is to assure sound decisions and forward thinking are practiced - upholding the public education federal and state policies and laws. We need to balance and protect the needs of all. There is movement about issuing school vouchers. I believe this needs to be given much thought - to Not lessen importance of our strong public school systems."[10] | "At the state level, current proposed legislation would invest in equal opportunity for English Language Learners. I fully support these investments because I believe that access to education is a human right, regardless of language or culture of origin. The children and families of David Douglas (which collectively speak over 76 languages) deserve to access free and appropriate education without continuing to fall behind their English-speaking peers in educational achievement."[10] | "I agree with the passage of Measure 98. We must focus on our graduation rates and on training our young people for careers that are adaptable and flexible. Not every high school student may be directed to attend and graduate from college, however, we must equip every student with an opportunity for a career. Measure 98 directs spending towards identifying those at-risk of not graduating high school and provides vocational training and career opportunities for our students."[10] |
| What do you think are the top three equity issues in the district and how will you address them? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta | Ana del Rocio | Timothy Crawley |
| "Education State and Federal Funding Class Sizes Balanced Learning - Academic & Industrial classes along with Music, Art & Athletic programs equals higher grade averages and offers students a solid education for each one of their futures. Each student has a different path - we need to provide them what will guide them to a successful outcome of graduating High School. Next to decide to go on to college or to enter the workforce or both at the same time if that is the path a student's chooses"[10] | "–Culturally responsive, trauma-informed parent and family engagement is lacking. –The achievement gap negatively affects students of color, students with disabilities, and English language learners. –Leadership at both the school and district levels does not fairly represent the David Douglas community, which is comprised of 61% people of color. As a first-generation immigrant and first-generation college graduate, I will lead DDSD with a strong commitment to excellence through equity."[10] | "Language barriers, socio-economic status, and immigrant status are the top three issues affecting equity in education in our district. I will help oversee the over $6 million in English Language Learner program spending in the district and fight for the ongoing health of these programs. I will defend the reduced-price lunch program and the reduced-price internet access program. I will pay credence to and support the Inclusive District Resolution protecting our immigrant neighbors."[10] |
| What principles will you apply to evaluating recommendations from the superintendent with regard to which programs to reduce in a time of constrained funding? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta | Ana del Rocio | Timothy Crawley |
| "Our children are the most important asset we have - I believe we must support them with our time, talents and treasures; while giving value for every hard-earned tax dollar. I will continue to be dedicated as a board member to build on the district's history of high Academic outcomes and to preserve our Music, Art, and Athletic programs; allowing for a rich curriculum to meet all students' needs for their future advancement. I commit and will thrive in encouraging parent and business involvment"[10] | "I will apply an equity lens to all decision-making, and champion the inclusion of all stakeholders at the decision-making table -- especially those stakeholders in communities that are both historically and presently underserved, underrepresented, and undervalued."[10] | "Our children's learning environment is the greatest asset we have in providing education. In times of constrained funding we must protect the learning environment above all else. I will weigh the superintendent's recommendations based on this scale and consider program reduction in areas having the least impact to the students' actual learning environment."[10] |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Elections Calendar," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Oregon Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Manual - 2014," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 043," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 039," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 057," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia School Board Candidate Survey, 2017, "Cheryl scarcelli ancheta's responses," May 4, 2017
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 VOTE411 Voter Guide, "All Races," accessed May 3, 2017
