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Kathy McFetridge
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Kathy McFetridge was the Zone 3 representative of the Springdale Public Schools Board of Directors in Arkansas. She won re-election in a general election on September 16, 2014. She was first elected to the position in 1991.[1]
While the board of directors is a nonpartisan political body, McFetridge ran as a Democratic candidate in the 2006 election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93.
Biography
McFetridge became a co-owner of Ozark Film & Video Productions in 1983. Prior to that she worked as a pharmacy tech at Washington Regional Medical Center. She received an associate degree in accounting, business and management in 1971. She also attended the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota from 1972 to 1973.[2][3]
Elections
2014
The general election in Springdale featured one seat, Zone 3, up for election on September 16, 2014. Henry Pudder Hudson challenged incumbent Kathy McFetridge. While board members are elected at-large, candidates run for office by ward or zone.[4]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Kathy McFetridge Incumbent |
80.2% | 138 | |
| Nonpartisan | Henry Pudder Hudson | 19.8% | 34 | |
| Total Votes | 172 | |||
| Source: Washington County, "SUMMARY REPORT: Annual School Election Unofficial Results," accessed September 16, 2014 These election results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Funding
No contributions or expenditures for McFetridge's campaign were reported as of September 10, 2014, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State.[5]
Endorsements
McFetridge was endorsed by NWA Online, which noted her "wealth of knowledge" and the important role it could play if the district has to hire a new superintendent.[6]
2009
McFetridge ran unopposed to retain the Zone 3 seat in the September 15, 2009, general election.[7]
2006
In 2006, McFetridge was a Democratic candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 93. She lost to Jon Woods in the primary election.[8]
1991
McFetridge was first elected to the Springdale Board of Education in 1991.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
In an interview with NWA Online, McFetridge provided the following statements on campaign issues. She also stated her support for the district's pre-kindergarten program and commended the district's handling of its enrollment growth in recent years.[2]
School of Innovation
| “ | Research has shown that students learn in different ways so the district needs to be creative in offering non-traditional methods of learning. The School of Innovation is the first school of its kind in Arkansas.[9] | ” |
| —McFetridge (2014)[2] | ||
Race to the Top Grant
| “ | The Race to the Top Grant will allow the Springdale School District to achieve its goals much faster than first planned. Under this grant each child will have a personal computer to use.
The district expanded EAST Labs (environmental and spatial technology) to six more schools and was able to add 200 more pre-k spots across the district. Professional development for every teacher is being enhanced which allows the district to personalize student-learning plans to a higher level.[9] |
” |
| —McFetridge (2014)[2] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Kathy + McFetridge + Springdale + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NWA Online, "Contested Races Develop," July 9, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 NWA Online, "Two Seek Zone 3 Board Position," September 6, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Kathy McFetridge profile," accessed September 10, 2014
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "Telephone call with Washington County Clerk's office," August 14, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Financial Disclosure Search," accessed September 10, 2014
- ↑ NWA Online, "How We See It: School Board Endorsements Made In Four Races," September 9, 2014
- ↑ Washington County Election Commission, "2009 Annual School Election Results," February 8, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Arkansas 2006 Candidates," accessed August 14, 2014
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Springdale Public Schools Elections | |
| Washington County, Arkansas | |
| Election date: | September 16, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Zone 3: • Incumbent, Kathy McFetridge • Henry Pudder Hudson |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
