Katie Maloney
Katie Maloney is an at-large representative on the Green Bay Area Public School District school board in Wisconsin. First elected in 1998, Maloney won a new term in the at-large general election on April 4, 2017.
Biography
Maloney has worked as an occupational therapist at several regional medical facilities. She and her husband, Mark, have two children who graduated from the Green Bay Area Public School District.[1]
Elections
2017
Two seats on the Green Bay Area Public School District Board of Education were up for general election on April 4, 2017. Incumbent Katie Maloney faced challengers Heidi Fagre and Laura McCoy in her bid for re-election.[2] Maloney won re-election, and McCoy won the other seat.[3]
Results
| Green Bay Area Public School District, General Election, 3-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Katie Maloney Incumbent |
40.23% | 9,340 |
| Laura McCoy |
31.05% | 7,210 |
| Heidi Fagre | 28.01% | 6,503 |
| Write-in votes | 0.71% | 165 |
| Total Votes | 23,218 | |
| Source: Brown County Clerk, "Summary Report: Official Results," accessed May 9, 2017 | ||
Funding
Maloney filed an exemption statement detailing she would not spend or receive more than $2,000 toward her campaign. Because of this, she did not have to file additional campaign finance reports.[4]
Endorsements
Maloney was endorsed by the Green Bay Education Association and Green Bay Area Board of Education member Michael Blecha.[5][6]
2014
Katie Maloney and fellow incumbent Michael Blecha sought re-election without opposition to two available seats during the general election on April 1, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Katie Maloney Incumbent |
52.4% | 9,168 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Blecha Incumbent |
46.6% | 8,159 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1% | 180 | |
| Total Votes | 17,507 | |||
| Source: Brown County Clerk, "Official Results," April 8, 2014 | ||||
Funding
As of February 7, 2014, Maloney did not report any campaign contributions or expenditures to the district office. State law allows candidates to claim exempt status from campaign finance reporting if contributions and expenditures do not exceed $1,000 during a calendar year.[7]
Endorsements
Maloney did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.
2011
| Green Bay Area Public School District, At-large General Election, 3-year term, April 5, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Katie Maloney |
53.8% | 18,996 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Blecha |
43.3% | 15,272 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 2.9% | 1,039 | |
| Total Votes | 35,307 | |||
| Source: Brown County Clerk, "2011 Spring Election," April 7, 2011 | ||||
Campaign themes
2017
Maloney participated in the following survey conducted by the Green Bay Press-Gazette. The questions provided by the newspaper appear in bolded text, and Maloney's responses follow below.
Relevant experience:
| “ |
»19-year veteran of the Green Bay Area Public School Board (15 years as Vice President of the board) |
” |
| —Katie Maloney (March 20, 2017)[9] | ||
Why are you running for office?
| “ | Public schools are the heart of this community. It is a privilege to govern a system whose mission is to educate all students to be college, career and community ready in our diverse world. I would like to continue my work on a board that has passed three referendums to provide equitable facilities and enhance technology for our students, hired three superintendents, and created a number of new schools and programs. I feel my experience clearly positions me to continue the ongoing work of the board. The changing political climate has challenged the educational system, but I feel I can help the board not only overcome these challenges, but also to advance the many excellent programs our district already offers. While not ignoring our deficits, we do need to celebrate our successes, as they energize us for the difficult tasks ahead.[8] | ” |
| —Katie Maloney (March 20, 2017)[9] | ||
What do you consider to be the key issue or issues in this race?
| “ | Student achievement is the driving force behind every decision a board makes. Board members must balance the needs of all students. Funding of public education has not been equitable since 1993. Efforts to change this have failed to date. Poverty rates, English language learners and mental health issues have increased as funding has either stayed the same or decreased. Our district, and many others, have had to go to referendum to secure funding to provide equitable facilities and services to all students. Teacher retention and professional development opportunities have also been impacted by budget constraints. Vouchers divert public money into private schools, but voucher schools are not held accountable to the same standards as public schools. The board must make the most of resources to serve more than 21,000 students, but must also advocate on behalf of the students and staff for necessary changes at the state and federal level.[8] | ” |
| —Katie Maloney (March 20, 2017)[9] | ||
What makes you the best-qualified candidate to hold this office?
| “ | I am the only candidate with school board experience. I have helped the district navigate numerous changes over the past 19 years; some enriching, others more difficult. Through the years, public education has faced many challenges at the local, state and national levels. I still remain confident in the ability of the Green Bay Area Public School District to provide quality education for every student, every day. The work is ongoing and critical as quality public education is essential to quality communities. We have to work with what we have and at the same time, work to secure what we need. I have experience working on the state level as well as locally. My masters in education psychology has helped me understand the academic aspects of education, while my on-the-job training as a mother to two, now adult, children has provided me with practical experience.[8] | ” |
| —Katie Maloney (March 20, 2017)[9] | ||
See also
- Green Bay Area Public School District, Wisconsin
- Green Bay Area Public School District elections (2017)
- Green Bay Area Public School District elections (2015)
- Green Bay Area Public School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Katie Maloney for Green Bay School Board, "About," accessed March 30, 2017
- ↑ Tiffany Rouse, "Email correspondence with Green Bay Area School District Assistant to the Superintendent Sandra Heller," January 5, 2017
- ↑ Brown County Clerk, "Summary Reports Unofficial," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Andrew Becker, Board Clerk, Green Bay Area Public School District," May 23, 2017
- ↑ Green Bay Press-Gazette, "Re-elect Maloney to Green Bay School Board," March 20, 2017
- ↑ Abbey Smith, “Email communication with Andrew Becker, Green Bay Area Board of Education member," March 29, 2017
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Campaign Finance Overview: Local Candidates," May 2010
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Green Bay Press-Gazette, "Meet the candidates: Green Bay School Board," March 20, 2017
| Green Bay Area Public School District elections in 2017 | |
| Brown County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent, Katie Maloney • Heidi Fagre • Laura McCoy |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
| 2014 Green Bay Area Public School District Elections | |
| Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 1, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Michael Blecha • Katie Maloney |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
