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Gordon Van de Water
Gordon Van de Water was a candidate for District 5 on the Jeffco School Board in Colorado. He was defeated by fellow challenger Ken Witt on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Van de Water reached the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army. He has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Syracuse University. He is retired two years ago. He is married and has eight grandchildren.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Jeffco Public Schools elections (2013)
Van de Water was running for election against challenger Ken Witt on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Jeffco Board of Education, Four-year term, District 5, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Ken Witt |
58.1% | 78,943 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gordon Van de Water | 41.9% | 56,948 | |
| Total Votes | 135,891 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Board of Elections, "2013 Coordinated Election," November 27, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Van de Water reported $39,850.66 in contributions and $39,850.66 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with no cash on hand.[2]
Campaign themes
Van de Water listed his campaign priorities as the following on his website:[3]
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Student performance: Every child deserves a great education. Children who are struggling may need extra intervention. Students who are excelling need to be continually challenged. All students must be well prepared for the path they pursue after graduation. Teacher and principal quality: If we don’t have it, we don’t improve. Research shows high quality teachers and school leaders can have the single greatest impact on a child’s education. Budget: Careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars is essential. I will focus on how budget decisions relate to improved student achievement and make sure every dollar is used wisely. Safe schools: A safe learning environment is critical to student success. Parental and community involvement: Our students and schools thrive when parents and our community are engaged in helping our students learn and achieve. Choice: Every child learns differently. That’s why choice is so important. Parents need to find the best fit for their child. I support neighborhood, option, and charter schools. Compensation re-design: It’s long overdue but needs to proceed carefully. Our focus should remain squarely on how changing the way we pay and support teachers and principals impacts the bottom line: student performance. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
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