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James Tucker (Colorado)
James Tucker was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Colorado Springs District 11 Board of Education in Colorado. He lost election to the board against five other candidates for three available seats on November 5, 2013.
Biography
Tucker earned a B.A. in history and political science from Rust College. He later earned a M.Ed. in counseling from Tuskegee University. Tucker served in the U.S. Army for three years and 18 years in the Colorado National Guard. He worked as a teacher in district schools for 24 years before his retirement in 2001. Tucker has been active with the Veterans of Foreign War and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition. He also served as a delegate at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.[1]
Elections
2013
Tucker, Al Loma and Charlie Bobbitt lost to LuAnn Long, Jim Mason and Linda Mojer for three at-large seats on the Colorado Springs school board up for election on November 5, 2013.
Results
| Colorado Springs School District 11, At-large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  LuAnn Long Incumbent |
21.3% | 20,601 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Mason |
18.7% | 18,069 | |
| Nonpartisan | Linda Mojer |
16.7% | 16,191 | |
| Nonpartisan | Charlie Bobbitt | 15.2% | 14,696 | |
| Nonpartisan | Al Loma Incumbent | 14.3% | 13,854 | |
| Nonpartisan | James Tucker | 13.9% | 13,434 | |
| Total Votes | 96,845 | |||
| Source: El Paso County, Colorado, "2013 Coordinated Election," November 14, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Tucker reported $0.00 in contributions and $6,467.11 in expenditures to the Colorado Secretary of State, which left his campaign with $6,467.11 in debt.[2]
Endorsements
Tucker received the following endorsements during the 2013 campaign:[3]
- Bob Null
- Dr. Ruben Martinez
- Dr. H. Malcolm Newton
- Kevin Williams
- Julie Reiskin
Campaign themes
2013
Tucker provided the following answers to questions posed by the Citizens Project:[4]
Pressing issues in district
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As a candidate I believe my 24 years of teaching experience is an asset to the school district and the community. It is my firm belief that every child deserves the best education the district can provide. School board members must ensure that each child will be able to compete in this complex and challenging world. The most pressing issues the district should address this year are student performance, focusing the budget for improving the quality of education for students, and ensuring that students are able to learn in a safe environment. |
Anti-bullying policies
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The district has revised the District Bullying Policies to define and identify targeted LGBT individual. As a board member it is my roll to ensure all students’ rights are protected, I will implement policies to ensure safety for all students and provide training for staff. |
School choice
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Charter schools are a choice but the voucher system is illegal by law. The decision would be based on if the charter school can provide a quality curriculum and opportunities for all students to succeed. I would also evaluate achievement and financial potential against standard. |
District finances
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Budgets should be used to improve classroom instruction to help students perform at their highest level. Central offices need to be staffed with essential functions only. Factors that should be considered when allocating cuts are how these cuts will effect the students as a whole. |
Sex education
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Classes should supplement paternal responsibilities and should be taught from a health perspective using scientific facts. Opt-out by parents must be a choice. Age and culture should also be factors in choosing appropriate classes. |
Recent news
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See also
- Colorado
- Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado
- Colorado Springs School District 11 elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ James Tucker for D-11 School Board, "Twelve Facts about James Tucker," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Colorado TRACER, "Candidate Detail," accessed December 19, 2013
- ↑ Gazette Voter Guide, "James Tucker," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Citizens Project, "Colorado Springs School District 11 - Candidate Profiles," accessed October 28, 2013 (dead link)
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