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David Gleiser
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David Gleiser is an at-large member of the Sioux City Community School District School Board in Iowa. The seat was up for general election on September 8, 2015 Gleiser defeated Daniel Greenwell, Robert Henderson and John Meyers for the open seat.[1]
Biography
Gleiser is the director of rural economic development for Woodbury County. He has work experience in the private sector as well as the nonprofit and public sector. He is involved as a board member at Perry Creek Preschool and Native American Child Care Center. He volunteers with the Clark Elementary PTA and Junior Achievement. Gleiser obtained his bachelor's degree in public relations from the University of South Dakota. He went on the earn his master's degree in public administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.[2]
Elections
2015
Four of the seven seats on the Sioux City Community School District School Board were up for election on September 8, 2015. The available seats represented the district at-large.
Incumbents Mike Krysl, Michael McTaggart and Jackie Warnstadt won re-election to their seats, while newcomer David Gleiser won the fourth seat left open by incumbent Walt Johnson who did not file for re-election. Other candidates vying for the seats were Daniel Greenwell, Robert Henderson and John Meyers.[3][4][5]
Results
This election was held September 8, 2015.
| Sioux City Community School District, At-Large, 4-Year Term, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Krysl Incumbent |
16.9% | 2,467 |
| Michael McTaggart Incumbent |
16.7% | 2,440 |
| Jackie Warnstadt Incumbent |
16.7% | 2,434 |
| David Gleiser |
14.1% | 2,055 |
| Daniel Greenwell | 13.1% | 1,915 |
| John Meyers | 12.1% | 1,773 |
| Robert Henderson | 10.1% | 1,470 |
| Write-in votes | 0.42% | 62 |
| Total Votes | 14,616 | |
| Source: Woodbury County,' "Official Canvass School Board Election," accessed November 12, 2015 | ||
Funding
Gleiser reported $3,225 in contributions and $3,225 in expenditures to the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, which left his campaign with $0 during the election.[6]
Endorsements
Gleiser received an official endorsement from the Sioux City Education Association.[7]
Campaign themes
2015
Campaign website
Gleiser's campaign website highlighted the following issues for his campaign in 2015:
| “ | We are at a pivotal moment, and our school board is in a position to determine the direction we take. In order to move forward we must elect people that are committed, engaged, and have a positive vision for our schools and our community. My platform is simple, and is as follows:
Focus on Student Achievement and Teacher Empowerment Scrutinize Spending and Prioritize Long-Term Planning Strive for Effective Communication, Consensus Building, and Meaningful Collaboration |
” |
| —David Gleiser's campaign website (2015), [9] | ||
Campaign video
Recent news
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See also
- Sioux City Community School District, Iowa
- Sioux City Community School District elections (2015)
- Newcomers and incumbents share the victories in Iowa's largest school district elections (September 9, 2015)
- Analysis of incumbency advantage in the 2014 school board elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Woodbury County, Iowa, "Official School Election Board," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ Vote Gleiser, "About Me," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Sioux City Community School District, "School Board Members," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, Iowa, "Official School Election Board," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, "Election Results," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "IECDB State/Local Campaign Disclosure Reports," accessed February 2, 2016
- ↑ Sioux City Journal, "Sioux City Education Association endorses school board candidates," September 3, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Gleiser, "My Platform," accessed August 21, 2015
| 2015 Sioux City Community School District Elections | |
| Woodbury County, Iowa | |
| Election date: | September 8, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Mike Krysl • Incumbent, Michael McTaggart • Incumbent, Jackie Warnstadt • David Gleiser • Daniel Greenwell • Robert Henderson • John Meyers |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
