Derek Lariviere

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Derek Lariviere

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 6, 2021

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2002 - 2015

Contact

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Derek Lariviere ran for election to the Deer Creek Public Schools school board to represent Seat 1 in Oklahoma. He lost in the general election on April 6, 2021.

Lariviere completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Derek Lariviere served in the United States Army from 2002 to 2015.

Elections

2021

See also: Deer Creek Public Schools, Oklahoma, elections (2021)

General election

General election for Deer Creek Public Schools school board Number 1

Incumbent Michael Kiehn defeated Derek Lariviere in the general election for Deer Creek Public Schools school board Number 1 on April 6, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Michael Kiehn (Nonpartisan)	52.8	1,421
		Derek Lariviere (Nonpartisan)	47.2	1,270

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,691
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Derek Lariviere completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lariviere's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a registered republican, a community volunteer and organizer, a retired Army Ranger, and a Single father to three daughters. I believe in solving problems and taking action.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I pledge to be open and communicative with parents in the district and to take the concerns of all parents seriously.
• I believe in fiscal responsibility and making our limited education dollars count.
• I will always do what is in the best interest of students, parents, and teachers.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a natural and charismatic leader with the benefit of multiple leadership schools and challenges, as well as being a graduate of the most coveted leadership school the military has to offer, U.S. Army Ranger School.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the tragic events of 9/11 very vividly. I was 19 at the time, and it was the reason I decided to pursue a career in the Army.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Gimli the Dwarf from the Lord of The Rings.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The primary job of a school board is ensuring the quality of education for the students of the district. This is accomplished by properly managing the operations of the schools from an administrative and leadership perspective, as well as acting as a check on the actions of the Superintendent.

Who are your constituents?

My constituents are the Parents, Students, and Staff in my School District.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

One of the most important factors in handling diverse needs is the willingness to listen to subject matter experts. I have already helped parents of students with IEPs, and I also co-created more than 1 organization dedicated to furthering the cause of students with special needs and socio-economic barriers to quality education.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I am active in creating district wide learning pods and will remain active in my church, parent organizations, teacher organizations, and student organizations as well as numerous charities.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

Lack of funding and lack of quality leadership. I can address both of these issues by applying my considerable subject matter expertise in both areas to work with the limited funding our district has, as well as take on leadership challenges to attract quality educators.

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

Good teaching is whatever method that yields result. I will support this by working closely with teachers for continuing education opportunities and constantly assessing our districts overall operational needs.

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

Our school district desperately needs better special education and IEP resources, especially for dyslexic students. I would like to see teachers

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

I already am more inclusive and accessible than the current board. I plan on continuing this trend with open virtual question and answer periods and in person meeting availability.

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