Clinton Child
Clinton Child was a candidate for Zone 4 representative on the Nampa School District school board in Idaho. Child was defeated in the by-district general election on May 16, 2017.
Elections
2017
- See also: Nampa School District elections (2017)
Three of the five seats on the Nampa School District board of trustees were up for by-district general election on May 16, 2017. Zone 3 incumbent Bob Otten and Zone 4 incumbent Brian McGourty did not file to run for re-election, which left two seats open for newcomers. Allison Westfall was the only candidate to file to run for the Zone 3 seat. She won the election unopposed. Three candidates—Wendall Cass, Clinton Child, and Kim Rost—ran for the Zone 4 seat, and Rost won. In his bid for re-election to Zone 5, incumbent Mike Fuller defeated challenger Heather Lewis.[1][2][3]
Results
| Nampa School District, Zone 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kim Rost |
49.07% | 132 |
| Clinton Child | 32.34% | 87 |
| Wendall Cass | 18.59% | 50 |
| Total Votes | 269 | |
| Source: Canyon County Elections, "Elections Archive: 2017 May," accessed May 31, 2017 | ||
Funding
Child reported $15.00 in contributions and $15.00 in expenditures to the Canyon County Elections, which left his campaign with no cash on hand in the election.[4]
Campaign themes
2017
Child participated in the following survey conducted by the Idaho Statesman. The questions provided by the Idaho Statesman appear bolded, and Child's responses follow below.
What is the modern role of a school board? What should voters know about it that they perhaps don't?
| “ | The role of the school board is to enact policy, adopt courses of study, employ staff qualified to perform prescribed duties, approve budgets and business activities, provide support and resources for operational needs, evaluate effectiveness of educational programs, and communicate with stakeholders (teachers, parents, district residents, students, and staff).
One of the keys to a school board being effective in these duties is the ability to support, and hold accountable, the District Superintendent. Input from stakeholders is an important component to an effective school board.[5] |
” |
| —Clinton Child (2017)[6] | ||
Why should voters consider you for this office?
| “ | There are 10 specific areas of duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees. I have experience and education that prepares me to perform all these duties. This expertise comes from work, volunteer activities, and formal education. Details of how I feel I am a strong candidate for the Nampa School District Board of Directors can be found on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Clinton.L.Child/posts/171961453309030[5] | ” |
| —Clinton Child (2017)[6] | ||
What are your priorities if elected?
| “ | I am a firm believer that a community is only as strong as the education and opportunities provided to all people within that community. Nampa, Canyon County, and the Treasure Valley are no exception. The foundation to a community’s ability to ensure effective, innovative, and impactful opportunities is public education. Nampa Idaho is my family’s home and where I live, work, play, and try to make a positive impact wherever possible. It is for these reasons that I my priorities if elected would be to influence and direct policy within OUR public school system related to: 1- Safety and security 2- Management/administrative support, performance, and accountability 3- Allocation and distribution of adequate resources 4- Responsible and accountable resource utilization[5] | ” |
| —Clinton Child (2017)[6] | ||
You will be working with a new superintendent. What would be your expectations for that person?
| “ | My expectations for the new superintend, if I’m elected or not, would be around the priorities listed above. The safety and security of our students, teachers, and staff must be a top priority.
I want a leader that has experience in building positive relationships at all levels to prompt early identification of safety issues: like bulling, drugs, alcohol, violence, exclusions, and other detrimental factors. I would also like to see someone that supports enhancing our School Resource Officer program. This is for the increased presence, but more importantly to build positive relationships with the student body. My other expectations of a superintendent would be fiscal responsibility. This is not just cutting costs. This means getting funds where needed and ensuring that where funds are spent is effective and redirecting if they are not.[5] |
” |
| —Clinton Child (2017)[6] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Kylie Marks, Canyon County Elections Technical Specialist," March 20, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Kylie Marks, Canyon County Elections Technical Specialist," April 6, 2017
- ↑ Canyon County Elections, "Election Results," accessed May 16, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Lisa Power, Customer Service Specialist, Canyon County Elections" May 12, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Idaho Statesman, "Voter Guide: Nampa School Trustee, Zone 4," accessed May 9, 2017
| Nampa School District elections in 2017 | |
| Canyon County, Idaho | |
| Election date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Zone 3: • Allison Westfall Zone 4: • Wendall Cass • Clinton Child • Kim Rost Zone 5: • Incumbent, Mike Fuller • Heather Lewis |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
