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Julie Hedrick
Julie Hedrick is a member of the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education in Kansas, representing District 2. She assumed office on January 8, 2018. Her current term ends on January 12, 2026.
Hedrick is running for re-election to the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education to represent District 2 in Kansas. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. The primary for this office on August 5, 2025, was canceled.
Elections
2025
See also: Wichita Public Schools, Kansas, elections (2025)
General election
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General election for Wichita Public Schools, District 2
Incumbent Julie Hedrick, Brent Davis, and Valerie Most are running in the general election for Wichita Public Schools, District 2 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Julie Hedrick (Nonpartisan) | |
 | Brent Davis (Nonpartisan) | |
| Valerie Most (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Julie Hedrick, Brent Davis, and Valerie Most advanced from the primary for Wichita Public Schools, District 2.
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2021
See also: Wichita Public Schools, Kansas, elections (2021)
General election
General election for Wichita Public Schools, District 2
Incumbent Julie Hedrick defeated Brent Davis and Justin Bjork (Unofficially withdrew) in the general election for Wichita Public Schools, District 2 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julie Hedrick (Nonpartisan) | 50.0 | 13,598 |
| Brent Davis (Nonpartisan) | 44.5 | 12,104 | |
| Justin Bjork (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew) | 5.2 | 1,411 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 81 | ||
| Total votes: 27,194 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Julie Hedrick, Justin Bjork, and Brent Davis advanced from the primary for Wichita Public Schools, District 2.
2017
- See also: Wichita Public Schools elections (2017)
Four of the seven seats on the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education in Kansas were up for general election on November 7, 2017. In her bid for re-election to the District 1 seat, incumbent Betty Arnold was defeated by Ben Blankley. District 5 incumbent Mike Rodee defeated challenger Peter Grant to win another term. District 2 incumbent Joy Eakins and District 6 incumbent Lynn Rogers did not file to run for re-election, which left their seats open for newcomers. Julie Hedrick, Trish Hileman, and Debra Washington ran for the District 2 seat. Walt Chappell, Shirley Jefferson, and Ron Rosales ran for the District 6 seat. Hedrick and Rosales won election to the board.[1][2]
Results
| Wichita Public Schools, District 2 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Julie Hedrick |
43.24% | 6,665 |
| Trish Hileman | 34.86% | 5,373 |
| Debra Washington | 21.40% | 3,299 |
| Write-in votes | 0.49% | 76 |
| Total Votes | 15,413 | |
| Source: Sedgwick County Election Office, "November 7, 2017 General Election Official Results," accessed November 17, 2017 | ||
Funding
Hedrick reported $8,205.00 in contributions and $7,008.11 in expenditures to the Sedgwick County Election Office, which left her campaign with $1,196.89 on hand in the election.[3]
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
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2017
Ballotpedia survey responses
Julie Hedrick for BOE participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of school board candidates.[4] In response to the question "What do you hope to achieve if elected to the school board?" the candidate stated on August 29, 2017:
| “ | With my knowledge and experience leading a large, urban school district, I believe I can be a positive voice in getting things done for kids and in advocating for our students, Supt. and staff.[5][6] | ” |
Ranking the issues
The candidate was asked to rank the following issues based on how they should be prioritized by the school board, with 1 being the most important and 7 being the least important. Each ranking could only be used once.
| Education policy |
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| Education on the ballot |
| Issue importance ranking | |
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| Candidate's ranking | Issue |
| Closing the achievement gap | |
| Improving post-secondary readiness | |
| Improving relations with teachers | |
| Balancing or maintaining the district's budget | |
| Improving education for special needs students | |
| Expanding arts education | |
| Expanding school choice options | |
| “ | Our top priority is to strive for achievement for ALL students so that graduate and are prepared for long term success.[6] | ” |
| —Julie Hedrick for BOE (August 29, 2017) | ||
Positions on the issues
The candidate was asked to answer eight questions from Ballotpedia regarding significant issues in education and the school district. The questions are highlighted in blue and followed by the candidate's responses. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions. The candidate was also provided space to elaborate on their answers to the multiple choice questions.
| Should new charter schools be approved in your district? (Not all school boards are empowered to approve charter schools. In those cases, the candidate was directed to answer the question as if the school board were able to do so.) |
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| No. We have lots of school choice and more charter schools would only serve as a distraction. Our current BOE's priorities deserve the focus and attention of our BOE members. |
| Which statement best describes the ideal relationship between the state government and the school board? The state should always defer to school board decisions, defer to school board decisions in most cases, be involved in the district routinely or only intervene in severe cases of misconduct or mismanagement. |
| The state should be involved in the district routinely. The state should be involved routinely but not in a punitive manner. The state and school board should work in a partnership which is mutually beneficial. |
| Are standardized tests an accurate metric of student achievement? |
| No. Standardized tests are an important metric but aren't always 100% accurate. However, other factors that can be taken into account are more difficult to measure. |
| How should the district handle underperforming teachers? Terminate their contract before any damage is done to students, offer additional training options, put them on a probationary period while they seek to improve or set up a mentorship program for the underperforming teacher with a more experienced teacher in the district? |
| Put them on a probationary period while they seek to improve. |
| Should teachers receive merit pay? |
| Yes. I don't know if merit pay is the answer but there should be some system for rewarding high achieving and highly successful teachers although merit pay may or may not be the best system. |
| Should the state give money to private schools through a voucher system or scholarship program? |
| No. USD #259 already has a good school choice program so I don't think an expanded voucher program is needed. However, if the state does provide funding for private schools, the private schools should have to meet the same standards and follow the same rules as the public schools |
| How should expulsion be used in the district? |
| Legally, fairly and respectfully. |
| What's the most important factor for success in the classroom: student-teacher ratio, the curriculum, teachers, parent involvement or school administration? |
| Teachers. A child's teacher is the single more important person at school to their academic success. We must retain and recruit excellent teachers. |
Candidate website
Hedrick highlighted the following issues on her campaign website:
| “ | Do what's right for kids!
I support a child first philosophy and will be an advocate for children as a board member. In each discussion and decision I will strive to ask the question "what's the right thing to do for kids?" I am passionate about student achievement and will advocate for our diverse student population. Each child can and will learn and it is worth the effort. Fiscally responsible Over the next several years as we see the budget increase, much discernment will be needed. Districts must be fiscally responsible and make the best decisions for the dollars. As a director, I had to live the challenges of the large urban district and matching dollars with needs. I did this thoughfully, selflessly and successfully. Safety first Our schools must be safe for kids. As an employee, I supported and worked hard to accomplish safe rooms at each site and secure entries whenever possible. I will continue to be a supporter of safe schools. Each one of our students has to be fed, clothed and feel safe to be able to learn. Smooth transition We are entering into a new era with four board seat terms ending and with the departure of Supt. Allison. As an administrator, I formed relationships with principals, staff, city and community leaders and current board members. I am a known asset and will make for a smooth and seamless transition.[6] |
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| —Julie Hedrick (2017)[7] | ||
See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Sedgwick County Election Office, "Current Candidate Listings: School District 259," accessed June 1, 2017
- ↑ Sedgwick County Election Office, "November 7, 2017 General Election Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Sedgwick County Election Office, "Public Access Search," accessed December 18, 2017
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia School Board Candidate Survey, 2017, "Julie Hedrick for BOE's responses," August 29, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Julie Hedrick for BOE, "My Platform," accessed October 13, 2017
