David Wagers
David Wagers is an at-large member of the Boise School District Board of Trustees in Idaho. He assumed office in 2015. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Wagers ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Boise School District Board of Trustees in Idaho. He won in the general election on September 6, 2022.
Biography
Wagers is the owner and president of the Idaho Candy Company. He has held this position since 1998. Wagers earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Idaho. He and his wife have four children.[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: Boise School District, Idaho, elections (2022)
General election
General election for Boise School District Board of Trustees At-large (2 seats)
Incumbent Beth Oppenheimer and incumbent David Wagers defeated Krista Hasler and Greg Woodard in the general election for Boise School District Board of Trustees At-large on September 6, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Beth Oppenheimer (Nonpartisan) | 41.4 | 15,430 |
| ✔ |  | David Wagers (Nonpartisan) | 37.3 | 13,905 |
| Krista Hasler (Nonpartisan) | 11.4 | 4,230 | ||
| Greg Woodard (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 3,671 | ||
| Total votes: 37,236 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zach Borah (Nonpartisan)
- Paul Lewer (Nonpartisan)
2016
- See also: Boise School District elections (2016)
Two of the seven seats on the Boise School District Board of Trustees were up for at-large general election on September 6, 2016. Incumbent David Wagers ran for re-election to his seat against challengers Beth Oppenheimer and Monica Walker.[3] Stephen Adams originally filed to run in the race as well, but he withdrew his candidacy.[4] Wagers and Oppenheimer were elected to the two seats.[5]
Results
| Boise School District, At-large General Election, 6-year term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Beth Oppenheimer |
38.68% | 3,562 |
| David Wagers Incumbent |
36.63% | 3,374 |
| Monica Walker | 24.69% | 2,274 |
| Total Votes | 9,210 | |
| Source: Boise School District, "2016 Election Results," accessed September 6, 2016 | ||
Funding
Wagers reported $92.98 in contributions and $92.98 in expenditures to the Ada County Clerk's Office, which left his campaign with a $0.00 balance as of August 31, 2016.[6]
Endorsements
Wagers received official endorsements from the Idaho Statesman and the Boise Education Association in the election.[7][8]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Idaho Statesman questionnaire
Wagers participated in a survey conducted by the Idaho Statesman. The six questions provided by the Idaho Statesman are bolded, and Wagers' responses are shown below.
What is the top priority the school district must accomplish in the next year, beyond getting more state dollars to run the district?
| “ | Continue to focus on student achievement; complete and begin implementing the 10-year facilities master plan; ensure that the career ladder and discretionary funding continue to be addressed by the Legislature[9] | ” |
| —David Wagers (August 23, 2016)[10] | ||
Why should voters choose you over your opponents to be a trustee?
| “ | I am the best prepared and most experienced candidate. I have proven to be an effective team member on the current board. I have direct experience with business, finance and facilities management that has proven valuable for board discussions.[9] | ” |
| —David Wagers (August 23, 2016)[10] | ||
Boise District is reviewing its buildings, which could lead the district to ask taxpayers for a bond measure to build or improve schools. What would have to be done to get your support for a bond?
| “ | The finished 10-Year Facilities Master Plan document will include a plan that prioritizes possible projects within the district. The board will need to study this plan and decide if the urgency of the projects justifies use of a bond, balancing the need for the best education environments for students possible with responsible stewardship of public funds. I will support a bond if I believe the plan lays out a case that a bond is essential to support our plan of continuous improvement for students.[9] | ” |
| —David Wagers (August 23, 2016)[10] | ||
About 20 percent of third-graders aren’t hitting the benchmark on reading proficiency; that’s a pivotal year for students to be solid readers. What do you think of that and what should be done to improve it?
| “ | The finished 10-Year Facilities Master Plan document will include a plan that prioritizes possible projects within the district. The board will need to study this plan and decide if the urgency of the projects justifies use of a bond, balancing the need for the best education environments for students possible with responsible stewardship of public funds. I will support a bond if I believe the plan lays out a case that a bond is essential to support our plan of continuous improvement for students.[9] | ” |
| —David Wagers (August 23, 2016)[10] | ||
What are your thoughts about increasing early-childhood education in Boise School District beyond the pilot project with two schools that exists today?
| “ | I view early-childhood education as the best program we could immediately implement to help improve education for our children. The question is how to implement and pay for it. It would be great if we could convince the Legislature to fully fund the additional facilities and ongoing programmatic costs for all the children in the state. Without this funding we must think more creatively, phasing in early education in our community schools program and engaging all families more effectively, to help them have their children ready for school.[9] | ” |
| —David Wagers (August 23, 2016)[10] | ||
How well is Boise School District preparing students for career or college after high school. Give one idea of what it could do better.
| “ | I view early-childhood education as the best program we could immediately implement to help improve education for our children. The question is how to implement and pay for it. It would be great if we could convince the Legislature to fully fund the additional facilities and ongoing programmatic costs for all the children in the state. Without this funding we must think more creatively, phasing in early education in our community schools program and engaging all families more effectively, to help them have their children ready for school.[9] | ” |
| —David Wagers (August 23, 2016)[10] | ||
Candidate website
Wagers highlighted the following statement on his campaign website:
| “ | Why Elect Dave Wagers?
I am passionate about education, Boise, and learning. Continuing as a Trustee with the Boise School District will allow me to serve my community and to follow my passions. I was born in Boise and educated in the Boise School District (Cole Elementary, Fairmont Junior High, Capital High). This education served as a launch pad to give me a successful corporate career before I chose to return to Boise and join my family’s business. My wife took a similar path, educated in the Boise School District (Jackson Elementary, West Junior High, Borah High) and returned as a dentist to live in Boise. We have three children in the Boise School District and one that has graduated from the district. My mother, Mary Wagers, was teacher in the Boise School District at Fairmont Junior High for 15 years. From her I learned how important teachers are in the educational system. We are a family that owes much to the Boise School District. I believe I can continue to help improve the Boise School District using the following skills and experiences.
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| —David Wagers (2016)[11] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Boise School District Board of Trustees At-large |
Officeholder Boise School District Board of Trustees At-large |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Boise School District, "Trustees and Superintendency," accessed July 20, 2016
- ↑ LinkedIn, "David Wagers," accessed July 20, 2016
- ↑ Boise School District, "2016 Trustee Election," accessed July 6, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Ed News, "Candidate withdraws from Boise trustee race," July 22, 2016
- ↑ Boise School District, "2016 Election Results," accessed September 6, 2016
- ↑ Ada County Clerk's Office, "Campaign Finance Reports," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Idaho Statesman, "Wagers and Oppenheimer are our choices for Boise School Board," August 31, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "Dave Wages Boise School District Trustee," August 31, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 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 Idaho Statesman, "Boise school trustee candidates talk aging buildings, better readers," August 23, 2016
- ↑ Boise School District Board Trustee, "Why Elect Dave Wagers?" accessed July 20, 2016
