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Cynthia Bice
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Cynthia Bice was an at-large representative on the Francis Howell School District Board of Education in Missouri. The general election was held on April 5, 2016.[1] Bice lost her bid for re-election to the board.
Elections
2016
Two of the seven at-large seats on the Francis Howell School District school board were up for general election on April 5, 2016. Incumbent Cynthia Bice filed for re-election. Incumbent Amy McEvoy filed in the race but formally withdrew on January 22, 2016. Bice faced challengers Michelle Walker, Kimberlyann Granger and Mike Hoehn, a former board member.[1] Walker and Hoehn were successful in securing seats on the board.
Results
| Francis Howell School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year terms, 2016 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michelle Walker |
29.48% | 6,181 |
| Mike Hoehn |
24.84% | 5,208 |
| Kimberlyann Granger | 23.66% | 4,960 |
| Cynthia Bice Incumbent | 21.70% | 4,550 |
| Write-in votes | 0.32% | 67 |
| Total Votes (100) | 20,966 | |
| Source: St. Charles County, "Election Summary Report," accessed April 5, 2016 | ||
Endorsements
Dr. Cynthia Bice was officially endorsed by the Francis Howell Educators Association.[2]
Campaign themes
2016
Bice answered questions posed by The Patch regarding her candidacy. Below are her answers.
Question 1: Why are you running for reelection?[3]
| “ | Appreciating the importance of a free and appropriate education is an intense part of my core values. Additionally, my parents taught me to whom much is given, much is expected. I get much satisfaction from serving the students, teachers, and community in this way. I have demonstrated in the past three years that I serve no agenda other than always asking the question, is it good for kids? At the end of the day, doing what is best for students is what is best for our entire community. [4] | ” |
| —Cynthia Bice[3] | ||
Question 2: What is the biggest issue facing Francis Howell School District?
| “ | It is twofold. We must make sure we can financially support the state and federally driven standards and competencies. To do this, we must also make sure our teachers are prepared to teach our students 21st century skills. This requires that teachers have more time to learn what they will need to teach students in order to be prepared for the 21st century workforce. This is a challenge which is in a constant state of change.[4] | ” |
| —Cynthia Bice[3] | ||
Question 3: In what areas does the Francis Howell School District need to improve?
| “ | I believe FHSD has done a great job demonstrating fiscal responsibility in the last few years. While fiscal responsibility is a constant challenge, developing an innovative approach to allow professional learning time for our teachers is the biggest challenge.[4] | ” |
| —Cynthia Bice[3] | ||
Question 4: What areas would you prioritize as the district faces tighter budgets?
| “ | Items directly tied to improve student learning.[4] | ” |
| —Cynthia Bice[3] | ||
Question 5: How should the school district evaluate and measure teacher quality?
| “ | Recently new standards for teachers were developed by workgroups made of professionals across the state of Missouri. I was able to take part in this process. I actually served on the workgroup which helped develop a new teacher evaluation model.
The standards convey the expectations of performance and are based on teaching theory indicating that effective teachers are caring, reflective practitioners and life-long learners who continuously acquire new knowledge and skills and are constantly seeking to improve their teaching practice to provide high academic achievement for all students. Substantial bodies of research establish that the teacher is the most significant factor in a student's learning. Professional disposition which leads to continuous improvement is vital for increased achievement in the classroom.[4] |
” |
| —Cynthia Bice[3] | ||
Question 6: What's one thing you'd like to accomplish this year?
| “ | I would like to collaborate with my fellow board members and district colleagues to establish an innovative way to deliver professional learning to teachers in a way that benefits the students as quickly as possible. [4] | ” |
| —Cynthia Bice[3] | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Francis Howell School District, "Board of Education Election," accessed January 20, 2016
- ↑ Frances Howell NEA, "Homepage," accessed February 15, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 The Patch, "Francis Howell Board of Education Candidate: Cynthia Bice," March 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2016 Francis Howell School District Elections | |
| St. Charles County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 5, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Cynthia Bice • Michelle Walker • Kimberlyann Granger • Mike Hoehn |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
