John Kohner
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John Kohner is an at-large member of the Eden Prairie Board of Education in Minnesota. The general election was held on November 3, 2015. John Kohner won the general election on November 3, 2015.
Biography
Kohner resides in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Kohner earned an associate degree in nursing from Rochester Community College, a B.S. degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis and an MBA with an emphasis in health care administration from the College of St. Thomas. He spent more than three decades in the health care industry before retirement.[1]
Elections
2015
- See also: Eden Prairie Schools elections (2015)
Opposition
The election in Eden Prairie featured four of the seven seats on the board up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Karla Bratrud, Dave Espe, John Estall and Holly Parker were up for election. Espe, who was the only incumbent to file for re-election, faced challengers Asad Aliweyd, Murshid Barud, John Kohner, Greg Lehman, Jeffery Saxton and Adam Seidel for the four at-large seats. Barud previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the board in 2013. Espe, Kohner, Lehman and Seidel won the four seats.
Results
| Eden Prairie Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Adam Seidel |
21.9% | 2,531 |
| Dave Espe Incumbent |
20.9% | 2,416 |
| John Kohner |
17.7% | 2,041 |
| Greg Lehman |
13.7% | 1,582 |
| Asad Aliweyd | 11.6% | 1,342 |
| Jeffery Saxton | 8.8% | 1,016 |
| Murshid Barud | 5.0% | 579 |
| Write-in votes | 0.33% | 38 |
| Total Votes | 11,545 | |
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Hennepin County," accessed November 4, 2015 These election results are not official and will be updated when certified results are available. You can submit certified results by contacting us. |
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Funding
Kohner began the race with an existing account balance of $1,692.50. He reported $0.00 in contributions and $1,159.85 in expenditures to the Eden Prairie Schools administration, which left his campaign with $532.65 on hand as of November 1, 2015.[2]
Endorsements
Kohner received an endorsement from the Eden Prairie News.[3]
Campaign themes
2015
Kohner completed a survey conducted by the Eden Prairie News:
| “ | What is your view of the state of the school district?
With the passing of the technology and operating referendums, the school district is sound financially. In recent years, a new superintendent has been hired and he has built a talented executive team. The superintendent also has installed new leadership at several of the schools. These recent changes and many others have resulted in a good state of the school district. But we need to do more. If you could change one thing about how this district operates, what would it be? I do not have one thing to change. I want to change whatever is necessary to improve Eden Prairie School District’s position as the southwest suburbs’ preferred sch ool district destination. What is the biggest issue facing the Eden Prairie School District right now? The school district needs to deliver on the promises made during the ref erendum process.[4] |
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| —Eden Prairie News survey (2015)[1] | ||
Kohner completed a survey conducted by the League of Women Voters:
| “ | 1. Describe your background, experience and public school involvement that qualify you for the Eden Prairie School Board.
Currently retired. Healthcare Executive with 30 years of progressive healthcare management in multiple venues - Provider, Physician Practice Management, Managed Care, Eldercare, Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Specialty Pharmacy and Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems. I am involve in a variety of Community organizations: Rotary International - Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Eden Prairie, MN Current Actives include: Chair, Grants Committee Ethic Day Program Leader. Active participant in program development. STRIVE (Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education) - Mentor Participant in My Book Day where every first grader in Eden Prairie receives a new book with their name on the first page. Past Leadership Roles: Rib Fest Chair, Largest Fund Raiser for Club Co-leader of Intern program. Let’s Go Fishing Eden Prairie - Captain- take elderly, veterans and children fishing on Lake Riley. St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie, MN Member since 2008 Seed of Support - Mission Haiti, Have traveled to Haiti 6 times since the January 12, 2010 earthquake. Led Healthcare clinic, participate in the construction of sustainable buildings, water well, furniture while focused on improving the lives of Haitian children. Band of Brothers - Member, Men's group that has provided services in areas after a natural disasters, helping elderly Eden Prairie residents and construction for children/youth ministries. 2. What are the growing trends in student needs, and how should the Eden Prairie School District address them? The demographics of the community is changing. The district needs to continue to evaluate current operations and curriculums to assure students needs are being addressed, within the parameters of the newly approved referendum. 3. Discuss any specific changes you would like to make in school district policies, programs or curricula. I do not have any specific changes to propose. The current board and leadership have built a foundation within Eden Prairie Schools that has demonstrated success. I will evaluate programs for highly gifted students and students who have a harder time being successful. 4. What recommendations do you have for the school district to save money? Be vigilant in a systematic review of past spending patterns and challenge current vendor agreements. 5. How will you engage the community to improve Eden Prairie public schools? Attend community events and local organizations meetings to hear what students, parents, teachers, school employees and other thought leaders are feeling about the school district. Listening to Eden Prairie residents will be an important part of being a school board member.[4] |
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| —League of Women Voters survey (2015)[5] | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eden Prairie News, "Candidate Q&A: John Kohner," October 22, 2015
- ↑ Eden Prairie Schools, "2015 School Board Candidate Campaign Financial Reports," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Eden Prairie News, "Aliweyd, Espe, Kohner and Seidel endorsed," October 22, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ League of Women Voters, "Voter Guide: John Kohner," accessed October 27, 2015
| 2015 Eden Prairie Schools Elections | |
| Hennepin County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Dave Espe • Asad Aliweyd • Murshid Barud • John Kohner • Greg Lehman • Jeffery Saxton • Adam Seidel |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
