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Ky Orvis (Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large, Michigan, candidate 2024)

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Ky Orvis

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Candidate, Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Brighton High School

Bachelor's

Fort Hays State University, 2018

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Ann Arbor, Mich.
Religion
Wiccan
Profession
Teacher
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Ky Orvis ran for election to the Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large in Michigan. Orvis was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]

Orvis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Ky Orvis provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 21, 2024:

  • Birth date: July 8, 1994
  • Birth place: Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • High school: Brighton High School
  • Bachelor's: Fort Hays State University, 2018
  • Graduate: University of Michigan - Flint, 2021
  • Graduate: University of Michigan - Flint, 2023
  • Gender: Neither/Both
  • Religion: Wiccan
  • Profession: Teacher
  • Incumbent officeholder: No
  • Campaign slogan: Advocating for Educational Excellence
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General election

General election for Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Fenton Area Public Schools, At-large on November 5, 2024.

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Brian Eltringham (Nonpartisan)
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Dana Jones (Nonpartisan)
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John W. Jordan (Nonpartisan)
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Ky Orvis (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
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Laura Setzke (Nonpartisan)
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Andrew Younger (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection

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Candidate Connection

Ky Orvis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Orvis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am an alternative high school teacher, Doctorate of Education student, and non-profit Board President. I vowed at an early age to help the most people and do the most good I can in life. Education and politics are both passions of mine. My husband and I live in Fenton, MI with our two cats.
  • I am the candidate with the experience and education to fully know how school boards operate. I work with the students and parents the district serves.
  • Every single student deserves access to a safe, challenging, and rewarding education. Nothing should threaten or prevent that.
  • Being on the board, I can serve as a voice for marginalized students.
Education, anti-discrimination laws, Title IX, special education, teacher evaluations.
I look up to the strong leaders of our country and world, especially the women - Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift, Meryl Streep. I'd like to pave my own way.
Honesty, integrity, transparency, accountability.
I'm organized, dedicated, and have great communication skills.
To lead the district. They are responsible for hiring, firing, and evaluating the superintendent, as well as approving budgets for the district.
The first openly LGBTQ+ school board member in Fenton (possibly Genesee County).
Probably 9/11. I was 7.
I worked at a movie theater for almost two years.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
Stephen by Kesha.
Growing up part of the LGBTQ+ community.
To do everything in their power to ensure the prosperity of the school district.
Students, families of students, the community at large.
I will advocate for increased SEL and DEI training for all staff.
Being the President of a local nonprofit, I engage with the community on almost a daily basis. That being said, I could engage more with the athletics.
Supporting the needs of students. This is measurable by not only evaluations, but by student feedback.
Apprenticeships would be great. Also, I'd like to see more energy put in to the alternative high school.
Support the current plans and make sure bond money is wisely spent.
The fact that every student deserves to feel safe at school.
Students should have access to mental health services and mental health should be part of the curriculum. Staff should receive adequate time to attend to their mental health.
Run for Something, LPAC, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan
Safe, engaging, challenging.
I think they handled it well. I think there could have been more pushback on those that refused to wear proper PPE.
Attend parent engagement events and ensure parents know they are able to talk to me about anything.
Transparency should be a priority, especially for school districts.

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    1. ↑ Election office, "Candidate list," October 15, 2024
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