James Goode

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James Goode

Prior offices

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, At-large

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Education

Bachelor's

University of Texas, Arlington

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Personal

Profession

Business executive

Contact

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James Goode is the former at-large representative on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District school board in Texas. First elected in 1999, Goode lost a re-election campaign in the at-large general election on May 6, 2017.

Biography

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Goode earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. He served for four years in the U.S. Navy before settling down in Farmers Branch. Goode's work experience includes serving as the president and engineering manager for Applied Data Sciences. His service experiences includes being the chairman of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce and a member of the district's education foundation. Goode and his wife, Vicki, have four adult children who graduated from the district.

Elections

2017

See also: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District elections (2017)

Three of the seven seats on the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District board of trustees were up for at-large election on May 6, 2017. Two seats were up for election to regular three-year terms, and the third seat was on the ballot for a two-year term due to a vacancy on the board. In their bids for re-election to regular three-year terms, incumbents Nancy Cline and James Goode faced challengers Nic Rady, Derek Glatz, Victoria Kemp, and Candace Valenzuela. Incumbent Nancy Cline and newcomer Candace Valenzuela defeated their challengers. Tara Hrbacek defeated John DeLorme for the open two-year term.

Results

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, At-large General Election, 3-year terms, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Nancy Cline Incumbent	29.99%	4,156
Candace Valenzuela	22.85%	3,166
James Goode Incumbent	18.33%	2,540
Nic Rady	17.88%	2,478
Victoria Kemp	8.55%	1,185
Derek Glatz	2.39%	331
Total Votes		13,856
Source: Dallas County Elections, "2017 Joint Election," accessed September 20, 2017

Funding

See also: Campaign finance in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District elections

Goode reported no contributions but $1,479.50 in expenditures to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, which left his campaign with $1,479.50 in debt as of April 28, 2017.

2014

See also: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District elections (2014)

James Goode ran against Karin Webb for the Place 1 seat in the general election on May 10, 2014.

Results

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Place 1 General Election, 3-year term, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	James Goode Incumbent	56%	2,579
	Nonpartisan	Karin Webb	44%	2,029
Total Votes				4,608
Source: Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," May 10, 2014

Funding

Goode did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office.

Endorsements

Goode received the following endorsements for his campaign:

• Matthew Marchant, Mayor, Carrollton
• Bill Glancy, Mayor, Farmers Branch
• Kirk Connally, Farmers Branch City Council
• Ana Reyes, Farmers Branch City Council
• Jeff Andonian, Carrollton City Council
• Bob Garza, Carrollton City Council
• Lisa Sutter, Carrollton City Council

2011

Carrollton-Farmers Independent School District, Place 1 General Election, 3-year term, May 14, 2011
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	James Goode Incumbent	59%	3,819
	Nonpartisan	Randy Schackmann	41%	2,649
Total Votes				6,468
Source: Dallas County Elections, "Joint Election May 14, 2011," May 19, 2011

Campaign themes

2017

Goode highlighted the following statement on his campaign website:

“	It has been my privilege and honor to serve this district since 1999. I have always endeavored to do a good job, to do the right thing for all concerned without personal consideration. I have been tested. I am offering myself for re-election and would be honored to serve the residents, parents, students, teachers & administrators, and businesses of this district one more term. I would appreciate your vote.	”
—James Goode (2017)

2014

Goode explained his reasons for running in 2014 on his campaign website:

“	Q. Why run again for a school board seat? I am committed to our C-FB ISD school district. The purpose of a public school is to educate students and I am focused on student achievement for all students. As a district, we are doing great things for students and we need to continue. We have challenges ahead and need experienced local leadership working our community and state leaders to accomplish more. Q. How will your prior education /experience prepare you to contribute to making decisions on behalf of our children, teachers, community as a school board member? I have lived in Farmers Branch since 1979. My four children graduated from R. L. Turner High School, all four attended C-FB ISD from kindergarten through graduation. I have mentored students in our school district and have always attempted to understand the issues and concerns they have at school and at home. I have 30 years administrative and management experience in electronic technology. I am a life-long learner and have attended numerous leadership programs and seminars related to public school governance. I have 15 years of board experience at the local level and 5 years of board experience at the state level. Throughout my board tenure, I have consistently participated in regional and state level trustee activities & programs. I use all of this background as input in examining the needs of our district and how best to represent our district at the regional, state, and national levels. Q. What can students, parents, voters expect from you during your term as a school board member? They can expect to see a life-long learner who understands and values the critical importance of an education for tomorrow’s society and economy, a strong leader who values civility in public process, someone who understands the role of a board as it strives to guide and manage the district, someone with an incredible amount of respect for our teachers and principals that are on the front line with our children and parents, someone who recognizes and celebrates the successes of our students, teachers and schools. They can expect to see me on the campus to observe and encourage principals, students and faculty. I will continue to use my experience, knowledge, training, and skills to help govern the district in it's primary mission and goal - the education and preparation of all students.	”
—James Goode (2014)

See also

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Texas
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District elections (2017)
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District elections (2014)

External links

Suggest a link

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District

• Campaign website
• LinkedIn profile