Gunnar Hand
Gunnar Hand is a former member of the Kansas City Public Schools school board in Missouri.
Biography
Gunnar Hand has worked as a project planner with BNIM Architects. Hand earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and his Master's degree from the Pratt Institute. Hand is married to his wife Ashley and they have a daughter Genevieve. Hand was a member of the Armour Hills Homes Association, KCMO Neighborhood Advisory Council and the Kansas City Regional Transit Alliance.[1]
Elections
2014
Results
Gunnar Hand was unopposed for the Sub-district 2 seat in the general election on April 8, 2014.
Gunnar Hand was unopposed for the Sub-district 2 seat in the general election on April 8, 2014.
Funding
Hand did not report any campaign contributions or expenditures to the Missouri Ethics Commission.[2]
Endorsements
Hand received official endorsements from KCPS School Board President Airick Leonard West, Kansas City Council members Jan Marcason, Jim Glover, John Sharp, Scott Taylor and Missouri House Representative Jeremy LaFaver.[3]
Campaign themes
These campaign statements are available on Gunnar Hand's official campaign website.[4]
Enabling Administrative Achievement
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How the Board governs is directly related to how the Administration does its job. The Board should set a vision and monitor the progress in the achievement of that vision. By building a working relationship with the Administration we can maintain a level of professionalism and create a supportive working environment founded in accountability and stability. |
Curriculum
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The Board needs to stay focused on graduating students that are aware of the world they live in, want to engage their community, and know how to implement change. Knowledge is critically important to build a solid foundation, but it is imperative to take that extra step and teach our students how to apply that knowledge to effect positive change. |
Community Engagement
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The success of the District rests in the hands of the entire community. The Board must grow and build new partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhood groups so to bring them into the effort of educating and supporting our students. Our City will never reach its full potential without a vibrant public school system. |
Sustainability
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The School District must think holistically about the operation and maintenance of its facilities. Healthy buildings create healthy minds and bodies. By making the places of learning in the District more sustainable, we can teach our students the value of environmental stewardship while saving taxpayers’ money in the process. |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Gunnar + Hand + Kansas + City + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
- District page
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Jackson County Election Board
- Kansas City Elections Board
- Campaign website
Footnotes
| 2014 Kansas City Public Schools Elections | |
| Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 8, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Sub-district 2: • Incumbent, Gunnar Hand Sub-district 4: • Incumbent, Joseph C. Jackson • Melissa J. Robinson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
