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David Douglas School District elections (2017)

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David Douglas School District Elections
General election date
May 16, 2017
Enrollment (14-15)
11,039 students

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]

Elections

Voter and candidate information

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The David Douglas school board consists of seven members elected by district to four-year terms. Seats are up for election on a staggered basis every odd-numbered year in May.

To run for a school board in Oregon, one must be a registered voter and have lived in the district for one year prior to the election. In order to run in this school board election in 2017, candidates had to file with their county clerk by March 16, 2017.[2]

To vote in Oregon, one must be a resident of Oregon, a United States citizen, and at least 17 years old. One may register to vote at any county election office, the office of the Secretary of State, any DMV office, or by downloading a registration form and sending it to a county election office. To vote in this election, residents had to register to vote by April 25, 2017.[3]

See also: Voting in Oregon and Voter identification laws by state

Candidates and results

Position 1

Results

David Douglas School District,
Position 1 General Election, 4-year term, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png 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

Candidates

Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta Ana del Rocio Green check mark transparent.png Timothy Crawley

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  • Incumbent (2009 - Present)
  • Sales executive at Providence Health Plans

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  • Policy director for Multnomah County
  • Former teacher

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Position 2

Results

David Douglas School District,
Position 2 General Election, 4-year term, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Stephanie Stephens 76.58% 4,358
Joshua Gray 22.63% 1,288
Write-in votes 0.79% 45
Total Votes 5,691
Source: Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed June 12, 2017

Candidates

Joshua Gray Stephanie Stephens Green check mark transparent.png

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  • Co-founder of Unite Oregon

Position 3

Results

David Douglas School District,
Position 3 General Election, 4-year term, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Christine Larsen Incumbent 57.58% 3,255
Mike Ewald 21.42% 1,211
Dennis Secrest 20.29% 1,147
Write-in votes 0.71% 40
Total Votes 5,653
Source: Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed June 12, 2017

Candidates

Christine Larsen Green check mark transparent.png Mike Ewald Dennis Secrest

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  • Incumbent (2013 - Present)
  • Associate Director of Finance and Operations for the Oregon Clinical & Translational Research Institute

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Position 6

Results

David Douglas School District,
Position 6 General Election, 4-year term, 2017
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Andrea Valderrama Incumbent (unopposed) 94.67% 4,460
Write-in votes 5.33% 251
Total Votes 4,711
Source: Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed June 12, 2017

Candidates

Andrea Valderrama Green check mark transparent.png

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  • Incumbent (2016 - Present)

Additional elections on the ballot

The 2017 David Douglas School District election shared the ballot with elections for educational service, community college, fire, and water districts.[4]

Key deadlines

The following dates were key deadlines for this Oregon school board election in 2017:[5]

Deadline Event
March 16, 2017 Candidate filing deadline
April 4, 2017 Seven day campaign finance transaction reporting begins
May 16, 2017 Seven day campaign finance transaction reporting ends
May 16, 2017 Election day

Endorsements

Ana del Rocio received an official endorsement from Stand for Children and Planned Parenthood.[6][7]

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Campaign finance

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See also: Campaign finance requirements in Oregon and List of school board campaign finance deadlines in 2017

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:[8]

  • 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:[9][10]

  1. The candidate elects to serve as his or her own treasurer.
  2. The candidate does not have an existing candidate committee.
  3. 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.[9][11]

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.[9][12]

Past elections

What was at stake?

2017

Voter guide candidate questionnaire

VOTE411 Voter Guide posted a series of questions and answers for the candidates running in this school board election. The tables below detail the candidates' statements.[13]

Position 1
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."[13] "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."[13] "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."[13]
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"[13] "–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."[13] "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."[13]
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"[13] "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."[13] "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."[13]
Position 2
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.
Joshua Gray Stephanie Stephens
"I agree with giving the powers in the rightsback to the states. We should decide how and what to educate our children on. I think it's important we are able to choose and decide the information provided to her children within the schools."[13] "I am opposed to outsourcing public services to for-profit entities, the push to privatize public schools, voucher programs, and the “school choice” initiatives put forward by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Public education should remain public. Rather than robbing struggling schools of resources, we need to invest in them."[13]
What do you think are the top three equity issues in the district and how will you address them?
Joshua Gray Stephanie Stephens
"The laws and regulations that are on the books Are upheld by those in a position to a uphold them. I think stronger disciplinary action for those who violate others protect legal classes. There must be a strict standard to protect all of the children and there must be a universal standard within the district to protect everyone's rights, religious believes, school of choice, and everyone's voice. These are the issues that I will continue to fight for to protect kids."[13] "1. Parent Engagement. Create partnerships that bridge the cultural divide between our schools and the neighborhoods they serve. 2. Disproportionate Suspension Rates for Black Students. Examine root causes of the disparity and target culturally responsive interventions; employ restorative, non-punitive actions that keep kids in school. 3. Teen Pregnancy. Girls of color are over-represented; provide the full range of reproductive health services at district’s school based health center."[13]
What principles will you apply to evaluating recommendations from the superintendent with regard to which programs to reduce in a time of constrained funding?
Joshua Gray Stephanie Stephens
"In the voice of the people is very important to me I know that there are many individuals that will speak out in opposition to principles and I will listen to the voice bring these matters to the superintendent in with the other school board members we will evaluate if the principal effects of safety and security of the children it's most important to me that the children are able to just focus on school not focus on their rights being violated or the struggles that might be out side of school."[13] "1. Keep Dollars in the Classroom. We must prioritize the education of our children first and foremost. 2. Ensure Equity. We cannot afford to widen the achievement gap for immigrants, refugees, and students of color. 3. Protect Workers. Ensuring living wages and benefits even in tough times. Our employees are our district’s best asset. 4. Leverage Resources and Community Capacity. Augment programs and services with community resources and partnerships where possible."[13]
Position 3
Note: No responses by Mike Ewald had been published on the website as of May 3, 2017.
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.
Christine Larsen Dennis Secrest
"One of the policy changes being considered at the federal level is the school voucher program. I do not agree that a voucher program is the way to go when trying to provide students the best education possible for Oregon or the country. This kind of system will create inequities where public schools are even more underfunded than they are now. There are so many other things we could focus on to make public education better."[13] "School choice. I don't agree with taking money from our much needed public schools for charter schools or whatever Mrs. DeVos has in mind. I would support charter schools if they were working hand in hand with an affiliated public school but our schools--public--must come first. The idea of a public school loosing funding in favor of a private or charter school sends shivers up my spine."[13]
What do you think are the top three equity issues in the district and how will you address them?
Christine Larsen Dennis Secrest
"I think the top three are financial inequity, racial discrimination and gender issues. To address inequity issues I believe that students need to be treated as individuals who are welcome, respected and safe at school. Students need to be academically supported at all levels including struggling students and students who excel. Services to eliminate barriers such as stable housing, food insecurity and healthcare are also important in keeping all children coming to school ready to learn."[13] "1st, preschool should be offered at all our elementary schools. Every child deserves free preschool, no matter their social or economic background. To solve this problem, I'd like to see more money allocated through grants or bond measures. 2nd, the teacher to student ratio is bad. More IA's or student teachers would be immensely helpful. Expanding our partnerships with our universities could solve this problem. 3rd, 1 middle school offers a health class whereas all MS's should offer it."[13]
What principles will you apply to evaluating recommendations from the superintendent with regard to which programs to reduce in a time of constrained funding?
Christine Larsen Dennis Secrest
"It is unfortunate that we are back in a place of having constrained funding be a topic, since the previous reductions from the economic crash are still fresh in the memory. If we have to reduce again we would need to discuss the cuts that were made last time and then evaluate if those were the best places to reduce or if other types of reductions should be considered based on what was learned from last time."[13] "I would begin by asking the superintendent these questions before approving any cuts: 1. How does it hurt our community? 2. How does it help our community? 3. How many kids will be negatively affected? Then, taking in to account the voices of the community, I'd make my decision factoring in these answers and feedback."[13]
Position 6
Note: No responses by Position 6 incumbent Andrea Valderrama had been published on the website as of May 3, 2017.

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About the district

See also: David Douglas School District, Oregon
David Douglas School District is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.

The David Douglas School District is based in Portland, the county seat of Multnomah County in northeastern Oregon. Multnomah County was home to an estimated 799,766 residents between 2010 and 2016, according to the United States Census Bureau. The district was the 13th-largest school district in the state in the 2014-2015 school year and served 11,039 students.[14][15]

Demographics

Multnomah County outperformed Oregon as a whole in terms of higher education achievement and median household income, while it underperformed in terms of poverty rate from 2011 to 2015. The United States Census Bureau found that 41.3 percent of county residents aged 25 years and older had earned a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 30.8 percent of residents statewide. The median household income in the county was $54,102, while it was $51,243 for the state. The percentage of persons below the poverty line in the county was 15.7 percent, compared to 15.4 percent for the entirety of Oregon.[15]

Racial Demographics, 2015[15]
Race Multnomah County (%) Oregon (%)
White 80.2 87.6
Black or African American 5.8 2.1
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5 1.8
Asian 7.5 4.4
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.6 0.4
Two or More Races 4.4 3.7
Hispanic or Latino 11.3 12.7

Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

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See also

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Multnomah County, "Multnomah County Election Results May 16, 2017 Special District Election," accessed May 17, 2017
  2. ↑ Oregon School Boards Association, "School Board Elections," accessed March 22, 2017
  3. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Voting in Oregon," accessed June 10, 2014
  4. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named candidates
  5. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Public Calendar," accessed March 31, 2017
  6. ↑ Stand for Children, "School Board Endorsements 2017," accessed May 15, 2017
  7. ↑ Planned Parenthood, "Endorsements," accessed May 15, 2017
  8. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State, "Oregon Elections Calendar," accessed April 17, 2017
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Oregon Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance Manual - 2014," accessed January 13, 2014
  10. ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 043," accessed January 13, 2014
  11. ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 039," accessed January 13, 2014
  12. ↑ Oregon Revised Statutes, "Chapter 260, Section 057," accessed January 13, 2014
  13. ↑ 13.00 13.01 13.02 13.03 13.04 13.05 13.06 13.07 13.08 13.09 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 VOTE411 Voter Guide, "All Races," accessed May 3, 2017
  14. ↑ U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, "Common Core of Data, file ccd_lea_052_1414_w_0216161a, 2014-2015," accessed November 16, 2016
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 United States Census Bureau, "State & County QuickFacts: Multnomah County, Oregon," accessed March 29, 2017
David Douglas School District elections in 2017
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Election date:May 16, 2017
Candidates:Position 1: Incumbent, Cheryl Scarcelli Ancheta • Ana del Rocio • Timothy Crawley

Position 2: Joshua Gray • Stephanie Stephens
Position 3: Incumbent, Christine Larsen • Mike Ewald • Dennis Secrest

Position 6: Incumbent, Andrea Valderrama
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