Fort Smith Public Schools elections (2013)
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Two seats on the Fort Smith Public School Board were up for election on September 17, 2013. Seats up for election were one At Large seat and the Zone II seat.
About the district
Fort Smith School District is located on the western border of Arkansas in Sebastian County. It is one of the two county seats of Sebastian County, and the second largest city in the state of Arkansas. According to the 2010 census, Fort Smith was home to 86,217 residents.[1]
As of 2013, Fort Smith Public Schools is comprised of 19 elementary schools, 4 junior high school, 2 senior high schools, and one alternative learning center.[2]
Demographics
As of 2013, the median household income in Fort Smith was $37,340 compared to $40,149 for the state of Arkansas. 20.7%% of Fort Smith residents aged 25 years and older attained a bachelor's degree compared to a 19.6% in Arkansas. The US Census also showed the poverty rate in Fort Smith was 22.5%% compared to 18.4% for the entire state. The US Census also found that 20.7% of Fort Smith residents aged 25 years and older attained a bachelor's degree compared to a 19.6% in Arkansas.[3]
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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.
Method of board member selection
The Fort Smith Public School Board of Education consists of seven members, all of whom are elected to three year terms. Three members are elected by the district At Large, while the four remaining seats represent a specific geographic area or zone. Board member terms are staggered so that at least two members are to be elected each year on the third Tuesday in September. There are no primary elections. One At Large and the Zone II seat were up for election in 2013. One At Large seat and the Zone III seat are up for election in 2014. One At Large Seat, the Zone I, and the Zone IV seat are up for election in 2015.
Elections
2013
| Fort Smith Public Schools, At-large General Election, 3-year term, 2013 |
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  David Hunton |
74.6% | 505 | |
| Nonpartisan | Andrew Mackey | 25.4% | 172 | |
| Total Votes | 677 | |||
| Source: The Southwest Times Record, "Alma Millage Issue Fails, Mountainburg Schools Get Bond Restructure," September 13, 2013 | ||||
Candidates
At Large
- David Hunton
- Incumbent
- Andrew Mackey
Zone II
- Susan McFerran
- Appointed incumbent
Election history
2012
In 2012, Wyman R. Wade Jr., Russell C. Owen, Jeannie Cole, and Yvonne L. Keaton-Martin all won unopposed elections for seats on the Fort Smith Public School Board.[4]
2011
In 2011, Deanie Mehl and Shannon L. Blatt both won unopposed elections for seats on the Fort Smith Public School Board.[5]
Key deadlines
The following dates are key deadlines for the Fort Smith Public Schools election in 2013:[6]
| Deadline | Event |
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| July 2, 2013 | First day to file a petition of candidacy |
| July 9, 2013 | Close of filing period for petition of candidacy |
| August 18, 2013 | Last day to register to vote in school election |
| August 27, 2013 | Absentee ballots available |
| September 17, 2013 | Election Day |
Issues
What was at stake?
David Hunton's position as President of the Fort Smith Public School Board and At Large seat was at stake during the September 17, 2013 election. Incumbent Zone II member Susan McFerran ran unopposed.
Campaign finance
As of August 13, 2013 no candidates have disclosed any campaign finance expenditures or contributions.[7]
Additional measures on the ballot
No additional measures will appear on the September 17, 2013 ballot.
See also
- Arkansas school board elections to address school safety, choice
- Arkansas
- Sebastian County, Arkansas
- Local ballot measures, Arkansas
- Fort Smith Public Schools, Arkansas
- List of school districts in Arkansas
- Arkansas school districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ US Census Bureau, "Fort Smith, Arkansas Quick Facts" accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Fort Smith Schools, "About our schools" accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 , "Fort Smith Quick Facts," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Sebastian County Online, "Sebastian County Election Results September 18, 2012 Annual School Election" accessed August 15, 2013
- ↑ Sebastian County Online, "Sebastian County Election Results September 20, 2011 Annual School Election" accessed August 15, 2013
- ↑ [https://web.archive.org/web/2/http://www.sebastiancountyonline.com/ Sebastian County Online, "2013 School Elections" accessed August 14, 2013
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Campaign Expenditure Search" accessed August 13, 2013
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