Karalee Harper
Karalee Harper was a candidate for an at-large seat on the Bismarck School Board in North Dakota. She lost election against five other candidates for three available seats in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Biography
Harper earned a B.S. in addiction counseling and master's degree in management from the University of Mary. She has been the director of the Division of Chronic Disease at the North Dakota Department of Health since 2006. Harper is also the co-president of the Lincoln Elementary School PTO.[1] She and her husband, Bob, have two children who were attending district schools at the time of her candidacy.[2]
Elections
2014
- See also: Bismarck Public Schools elections (2014)
Karalee Harper sought election against Matthew Sagsveen, Karl Lembke, Rissa Williams, Michael A. Holly and Scott Halvorson in the general election on June 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Karl Lembke |
23.6% | 4,813 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Sagsveen Incumbent |
21.1% | 4,314 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott Halvorson Incumbent |
20.5% | 4,182 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael A. Holly | 14.4% | 2,937 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karalee Harper | 11.7% | 2,388 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rissa Williams | 8.3% | 1,691 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 20,403 | |||
| Source: North Dakota Secretary of State, "Bismarck Public School Dist. 1 Election Results," June 25, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Harper did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office. Candidates are not required by state law to file campaign finance reports.[3]
Endorsements
Harper did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.
Campaign themes
2014
Harper explained her reasons for running in 2014 on her campaign's Facebook page:
| “ |
I have been interested in the workings of the Bismarck Public School District since my two children started in the Bismarck School District three years ago, attending Prairie Rose Elementary School and most recently Lincoln Elementary School. I have proudly watched them learn and grow. I know that my boys and their classmates have many more years to stretch their imaginations and flourish as they learn about the world and their place in it. My desire to help my children succeed, along with my passion for giving back to the community, has inspired me to run for a seat on the Bismarck School Board. My current and previous leadership roles have prepared me to take this next step – helping to provide fresh ideas and positive solutions for Bismarck students and their families as a member of the Bismarck School Board. Currently, I serve as Co-President of the Lincoln Elementary PTO and am a parent representative on the Bismarck Public School Health Council. Leadership roles I have held in the past include being Treasurer for the Prairie Rose Parent Teacher Club, as well as President of the University of Mary Alumni Committee. I have always been very concerned about health. I believe there are workable solutions available that will enhance the health of our children. I would like to see all students achieve their maximum education and social potential in a healthy and safe school and community environment. This can be achieved through partnerships to ensure all students are safe with the skills to be healthy, resourceful and engaged in learning. Healthy kids make good students, and good students make healthy communities. As the Bismarck and Lincoln communities continue to grow, the most important factor is the quality education that our children receive. Another important issue is the safety of our children while they learn, work and play in our schools. |
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| —Karalee Harper's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Karalee + Harper + Bismarck + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Karalee Harper," accessed April 14, 2014
- ↑ The Bismarck Tribune, "Karalee Harper enters school race," March 5, 2014
- ↑ North Dakota Secretary of State, "Running for School District Office," March 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Facebook, "Harper for School Board," accessed April 14, 2014
| 2014 Bismarck Public Schools Elections | |
| Bismarck, North Dakota | |
| Election date: | June 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Karl Lembke • Matthew Sagsveen • Rissa Williams • Karalee Harper • Michael A. Holly • Scott Halvorson |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
