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Erick Johnson (Wisconsin)
Erick Johnson ran for election to the Beloit School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Johnson lost in the primary on February 20, 2018.
Biography
Johnson received his bachelor's degree from Upper Iowa University. His professional experience includes working in real estate, substitute teaching, and special equipment operation. He has served on the City of Beloit Planning Commission and was a hockey coach for the Beloit School District.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Beloit School District elections (2018)
Two of the seven seats on the Beloit School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbents Lisa Anderson-Levy and Dennis Baskin did not file for election, leaving both seats open. Five candidates filed for election, requiring a primary election to be held on February 20, 2018. Candidates Kyle Larsen and David Wilson defeated Kathy Crawford and Sarah Weiss in the general election. Erick Johnson was defeated in the primary election.[2][3][4]
Results
General election
General election for Beloit School District Board of Education At-large (2 seats)
David Wilson and Kyle Larsen defeated Sarah Weiss and Kathy Crawford in the general election for Beloit School District Board of Education At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Wilson (Nonpartisan) | 26.8 | 1,659 |
| ✔ |  | Kyle Larsen (Nonpartisan) | 25.8 | 1,597 |
 | Sarah Weiss (Nonpartisan) | 24.6 | 1,521 | |
| Kathy Crawford (Nonpartisan) | 22.6 | 1,398 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 6,190 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Beloit School District Board of Education At-large (2 seats)
David Wilson, Sarah Weiss, Kathy Crawford, and Kyle Larsen defeated Erick Johnson in the primary for Beloit School District Board of Education At-large on February 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Wilson (Nonpartisan) | 24.4 | 683 |
| ✔ | | Sarah Weiss (Nonpartisan) | 21.6 | 605 |
| ✔ | Kathy Crawford (Nonpartisan) | 20.1 | 561 | |
| ✔ | | Kyle Larsen (Nonpartisan) | 18.7 | 522 |
 | Erick Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 14.8 | 415 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 2,796 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Otis Johnson participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on February 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Otis Johnson's responses follow below.[5]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Cleaning up any student classroom disruption issues. 2) Support and mentoring of the teaching staff to not only attract the best teachers, but also retain them. |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am passionate about every student and educator having a safe learning environment free from any negative disruptions that prevent other students from being able to learn. Without a positive classroom environment in every classroom, the greater goal of district improvement will only be more difficult to attain. Also, the school board has not always fuctioned in what seems to be the districts best interest. Meeting rules and transparency have been issues in the past. As an agent of change, I believe I can help the board form positive working relationships to get the business of the district accomplished as efficiently and effectively as possible.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[7]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Otis Johnson answered the following:
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
| “ | I am a very pragmatic thinker and open to many various point of view. Filtering the information available to make the best decision possible at the time is one of my strengths.[7] | ” |
| “ | Core responsibilities for a school board member would be approving the district finances, hiring/firing administrators, providing direction to administrators and approving any district policies or student codes.[7] | ” |
| “ | Continuing to support the circulum to allow the students the opportunity to explore many varied interests and activities, while providing the faculty and staff with the support, tools and training necessary to effectively do their job is essential. By providing top tier education and facilities at a cost beneficial level, the revitalization of the community will continue through increased property values and quality of life improvements.[7] | ” |
| “ | The ability of students to stay on the leading edge of technology will be important not only for their future employment and income potential, but also the success of the community and region as a whole. Continuous improvement of up to date ciculum as we move into the future is a must.[7] | ” |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Beloit Daily News, "Candidate: Strong Leader Will Ensure Success," January 11, 2018
- ↑ Abbey Smith, "Email communication with district clerk," January 3, 2018
- ↑ Rock County, Wisconsin, County Clerk, "2018 Spring Primary - Unofficial Results," accessed February 20, 2018
- ↑ Rock County, Wisconsin, County Clerk, "2018 Spring Election - Unofficial Results," accessed April 3, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Otis Johnson's responses," February 9, 2018
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Beloit School District elections in 2018 | |
| Rock County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | Primary election: February 20, 2018 General election: April 3, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Kathy Crawford • Erick Johnson • Kyle Larsen • Sarah Weiss • David Wilson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
