John Rodenbiker
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John Rodenbiker is an at-large representative on the Fargo Board of Education in North Dakota. He was first elected to the board in the general election on June 14, 2016.[1]
Biography
Rodenbiker works as an information security manager for Eide Bailly.[2] He holds degrees in mathematics, business administration, and computer information systems. Rodenbiker and his wife have two children.[3]
Elections
2016
- See also: Fargo Public Schools elections (2016)
Four of the nine seats on the Fargo Public Schools Board of Education were up for at-large general election on June 14, 2016. In his bid for re-election, incumbent Jim Johnson faced eight challengers: Brandi Aune, David Gregor, Thomas Hill, Ahmed Kamel, John Rodenbiker, Doug Rymph, Kristi Ulrich, and Jacob Webster.[4] Election night results from June 14, 2016, showed Ulrich, Johnson, Aune, and Rodenbiker as the winners of the election. Due to the closeness of the race, however, there is the possibility for a demand recount, according to the North Dakota Secretary of State.[1]
In addition to Johnson's seat, the seats of incumbents Paul Meyers, Robin Nelson, and John Strand were on the ballot, but they did not file to run for re-election, meaning three seats were open for newcomers.[4]
Results
| Fargo Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-Year Term, 2016 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kristi Ulrich |
18.91% | 7,687 |
| Jim Johnson Incumbent |
15.67% | 6,372 |
| John Rodenbiker |
12.85% | 5,225 |
| Brandi Aune |
12.68% | 5,156 |
| Thomas Hill | 12.37% | 5,030 |
| David Gregor | 10.73% | 4,361 |
| Ahmed Kamel | 6.58% | 2,675 |
| Doug Rymph | 4.99% | 2,029 |
| Jacob Webster | 4.96% | 2,016 |
| Write-in votes | 0.27% | 109 |
| Total Votes | 40,660 | |
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State, "Official Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016: Fargo School District Election Results," accessed June 28, 2016 | ||
Funding
School board candidates were not required to file campaign finance reports under the North Dakota Century Code.[5]
Endorsements
Rodenbiker was endorsed by Inforum, the Fargo Education Association, the Fargo AFL-CIO labor council, and the Fargo Climate Group.[6][7][8][9]
Campaign themes
2016
Rodenbiker highlighted the following issues on his campaign website:
| “ | Strong and Transparent Governance
School board business should be public and accessible. I will seek out and listen to the students, teachers, and taxpayers of Fargo and ensure money is prudently invested in programs that align with the district’s strategic plan. Of particular interest is securing the personal and private information of students and teachers through adequate and appropriate technology governance. Financial Stewardship The district is operating with a mill levy that is twice the cap imposed by North Dakota state law. Either taxpayers agree that increasing the cap is a wise long-term investment, or we must prepare to make tough decisions to significantly reduce the budget. Without rigorous and responsible care of our finances we won’t be able to meet any other district goals. Equitable Outcomes All students in the district deserve the equal opportunity to realize their highest potential. As our district becomes increasingly diverse, the school board must ensure the success and participation of every student regardless of gender, the color of their skin, the wealth of their families, or which neighborhood they live in. Additionally, the district work-force should represent the diversity of the student population and our community as a whole. 21st Century Preparedness Students should graduate from the district as creative and collaborative adults, capable of solving real world problems. STEAM curricula should be rigorous, introduced early and district-wide. It is important that these opportunities are available to all students, particularly in industries where women and people of color have been traditionally underrepresented.[10] |
” |
| —John Rodenbiker (2016)[11] | ||
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 North Dakota Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results Primary Election - June 14, 2016: Fargo School District Election Results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ Inforum, "11 vying for Fargo City Commission as filings close, with 9 for School Board and 5 for Park Board," April 11, 2016
- ↑ John Rodenbiker for Fargo School Board, "About John," accessed May 9, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fargo Public Schools, "Board Election 2016," accessed April 12, 2016
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Running for School District Office," accessed April 26, 2016
- ↑ Fargo 2050, "June 2016 City Candidate Endorsements/Comments," accessed June 10, 2016
- ↑ Inforum, "Forum editorial: Excellence for Fargo schools," June 4, 2016
- ↑ Inforum, "Letter: Strand's vision right for Fargo," June 2, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "Fargo Education Association (FEA)," June 7, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ John Rodenbiker for Fargo School Board, "The Issues," accessed May 9, 2016
| 2016 Fargo Public Schools Elections | |
| Cass County, North Dakota | |
| Election date: | June 14, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Jim Johnson • Brandi Aune • David Gregor • Thomas Hill • Ahmed Kamel • John Rodenbiker • Doug Rymph • Kristi Ulrich • Jacob Webster |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
