France Barral

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France Barral

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 30, 2020

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Profession

Project manager & core banking system expert

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France Barral ran for election to the Granite School District to represent Precinct I in Utah. She lost in the primary on June 30, 2020.

Barral completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

France Barral was born in Orange, France. She obtained an undergraduate degree from Marseilles Business School and a master's in macroeconomics from the University of Nice. She also obtained a certified public accountant certificate. Barral's professional experience includes working as a project manager and core banking system expert.

Elections

2020

See also: Granite School District, Utah, elections (2020)

General election

General election for Granite School District Precinct I

Julie Jackson defeated Max Chang in the general election for Granite School District Precinct I on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Jackson (Nonpartisan)	57.6	18,617
		Max Chang (Nonpartisan)	42.4	13,724

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,341
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Granite School District Precinct I

Julie Jackson and Max Chang defeated incumbent Todd Zenger and France Barral in the primary for Granite School District Precinct I on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julie Jackson (Nonpartisan)	40.6	7,741
✔		Max Chang (Nonpartisan)	26.0	4,964
		Todd Zenger (Nonpartisan)	20.8	3,971
		France Barral (Nonpartisan)	12.5	2,385

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,061
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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France Barral completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barral'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.

My name is France Barral and I am passionate about public education.

I have been involved in my kids' school in a number of capacities at the PTA and school community councils for years. Over the years, I worked hard to make small improvements to our schools, from doing advocacy work on behalf of our children to improving the safety at schools, proposing a mindfulness program, and fighting for clean air. I am now running for Granite School Board to continue to serve our schools. The values that will guide my actions and decisions are equity, fairness and inclusion. My priorities are supporting our teachers and protecting our students' environment so that they can focus on learning. Because Covid-19 has imposed on all of us extraordinary circumstances, I will dedicate my first year to ensuring that none our students fall through the cracks due to the long disruption.

I am honored to have the trust of Mayor Silvestrini for Millcreek and Holladay former councilman Gunn. I will work hard to earn your trust as well. Please reach out to me at any time to discuss issues or raise concerns. I promise to always work on finding a solution to these.

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 will support our teachers in as many ways as possible
• I will support school environments that allow students to focus on learning
• I will support research-and-evidence based best practices in the classroom

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public policies that strive toward equity and justice. We are not born with equal gifts and in equal families, but I strongly believe that schools should remain one of the first and essential levers of society that allows the brightest students to shine, regardless of their social-economic status, race, gender, ethnicity etc...
I also strongly believe that public education is an indispensable pillar of democracy and as such must be cherished, protected and appropriately funded.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity; Empathy; Openness; Impartiality; Pragmatism; Inclusivity; Inquisitiveness and willingness to solve problems.

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

Listening skills; open mindedness; ability to be open and seek solutions that bring people together

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Be clear on your values and represent your constituents.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I have many many books that I have influenced me in so many ways. Naming one would be far to reductive.

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

Be a bridge between the community and the school district and relay information effectively and faithfully.

But also....
Approve purchases and budgets,
Approve administrative appointments
Approve new schools and school closures

Establish district policies

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

The values that will be guiding my decisions are equity and inclusion. I will actively listen to all stakeholders and ensure that I understand all points of view. I pledge to regularly attend faculty, PTA & SCC meetings in our schools, as well as attend townhall meetings and meet with residents. I will also listen to the teachers associations. Finally, I will be available at any time via cell phone, email, Facebook page and my website.
Having a full understanding of all stakeholders will allow me to recommend balanced decisions that take all parties in consideration.

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

In addition to all the organizations and individuals noted above, I will also work closely with the cities of Millcreek and Holladay as well as our legislators.

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