Kyle Roger Goudy

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Kyle Roger Goudy

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Ohio University, 2013

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Solon, Ohio

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Business development

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Kyle Roger Goudy ran for election to the Orange County Public Schools school board to represent District 4 in Florida. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Kyle Roger Goudy was born in Solon, Ohio. Goudy's career experience includes working in business development. He has been a teacher and athletic union director. Goudy earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 2013.

Goudy has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• West Orange Chamber of Commerce
• Doctor Phillips Rotary
• AAU Cares
• Roger Goudy Scholarship
• The Verb Kind - Come to Jail with Me Mentor
• Family Church of Windermere

Elections

2024

See also: Orange County Public Schools, Florida, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Orange County Public Schools school board District 4

Anne Douglas defeated Kyle Roger Goudy in the general election for Orange County Public Schools school board District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anne Douglas (Nonpartisan)	59.2	52,731
		Kyle Roger Goudy (Nonpartisan)	40.8	36,352

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 89,083
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Orange County Public Schools school board District 4

Kyle Roger Goudy and Anne Douglas defeated Jake Petroski in the primary for Orange County Public Schools school board District 4 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kyle Roger Goudy (Nonpartisan)	37.2	8,561
✔		Anne Douglas (Nonpartisan)	32.8	7,552
	Submit photo	Jake Petroski (Nonpartisan)	29.9	6,878

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,991
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Kyle was raised by Public Educators (Roger & Christine Goudy) who have a collective 65+ years of experience. Kyle was a product of Public Education, attending K-12 Public School and eventually graduating from the Patton College of Education at Ohio University. Kyle has always been an advocate of teachers and the public education system. With Kyle and Brittany's daughter Lilly entering the OCPS system, they decided it was time to do their best to help. We believe that with common sense policies and hard work we can continue improving our Orange County Education System.

Kyle is engaged in the community: -AAU Cares: Kyle has been involved with AAU Cares for over 10 years. One thing that was dear to Kyle was the work with Feeding Children Everywhere. We pack meals for over 50,000 people annually.

-Roger Goudy Scholarship: after Dr. Roger Goudy passed away our family set up a scholarship fund in his honor. We are proud to give out thousands of dollars in scholarships every year. Kyle has pledged to donate a portion of the salary to two students from each High School in the District that he serves.

-The Verb Kind: this group has a program called "Come to Jail with Me." Kyle is proud to serve as a part of the mentor group that visits the Orange County Juvenile Hall. Many of the kids ask for prayers and often times all they want is a hug.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• In total, Kyle has 15+ years of experience working with kids in different capacities. Kyle is uniquely qualified to be our next District 4 School Board Member because of his experience in both Education and Business. No other candidate has experience working with large groups of kids like Kyle does. OCPS has over 200,000 Students and the experience Kyle has working with groups of this size that manage complex budgets will serve him well. See below to find out more about Kyle's experience.
• After graduating from the Patton College of Education, Kyle acquired a variety of classroom experiences in the public education system, ranging from teaching to coaching a JV Basketball team. At that time, Kyle was able to work across different departments and learn from veteran teachers. Kyle has a deep compassion for teachers and all they do for kids; and the daily challenges they encounter.
• Kyle helped to structure a partnership that allowed 300,000+ Students to learn about the academic, enrollment & financial requirements for college admittance. This program also connected the Student-Athletes with College Coaches. Kyle was also in charge of administering the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, otherwise known as PYFP. Many of you may have participated in this program in the past (Pacer Test and PYFP Patches for completing the program). Kyle and his team were able to develop a remote learning based exercise program that children and families were able to use during the pandemic. This program is still active in 6,000+ schools nationwide.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education policy, criminal justice policy and economic policies.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Roger Goudy and Christine Goudy. Might sound corny, but I have a great mother and had a great father. I am blessed to have been raised by such loving Public Educators.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Waiting for Superman (movie about Public Education in America)

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leading with character, respect and honesty. I believe that when there is trust between administrators and teachers and subsequently teachers and students that it creates the best environment for our students to learn.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I care about all people. I have always been very empathetic and I believe this is why I have such a diverse group of supporters. I care about everyone and want all people to have a fair shot in life.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Serve the community. This is why I have made such an effort to meet all different types of members of our community. I always ask, "if you could change one thing about our schools, what would it be?" This is how I formulate my ideas and policies. It is not about me, it is about the community.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like for my family to be proud of what we have done. Leaving a positive impact on the community would be a great legacy and I intend to do that.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a lifeguard for 3-4 summers at the end of High School and beginning of College.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

1.) Establish a vision that allows all of the staff, families and students to have a clear idea of what the goals are. Ideally this will create a sense of unity and pride that everyone can rally around to overcome the challenges that every school faces

2.)Manage the budget in a fiscally responsible way. Everyone always talks about the revenue side of a budget but rarely do you hear people talk about the expense management side. We need to spend the money wisely so that we can put as many resources into supporting all OCPS staff as possible.

3.) Make sure that we are representing the community's values, views, and desires for the public schools.

4.) Negotiate fairly and honestly with The Union.

5.) Control school property, adopt enrollment and zoning plans, maintain the school year schedule.

6.) Work with State Legislators when necessary to pass legislation that is needed to best serve our schools.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

Students - we need to make sure all students feel supported and safe. This includes, but is not limited to Special Needs students, English as a second language students and the LGBTQ+ community. We need to make sure that we have the proper financial and human resources available to serve these communities, and more broadly, all of our students.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

I have been involved in the community for a long time. I listed my community involvement earlier that includes some of what I have been doing for many years. AAU Cares, Roger Goudy Scholarship and The Verb Kind - Come to Jail with Me (mentorship program). I also am a member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and Doctor Phillips Rotary Club.

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

We need to continue the good work the OCPS has done in allowing students to receive certifications in future-looking career fields. In Pam Gould's 3-terms (the current District 4 Rep) OCPS was able to increase this by 300%, which is a great accomplishment. We also need to figure out the Sex Education curriculum, because the state did not approve or reject OCPS curriculum for the prior school year and we cannot afford to miss another year of this valuable subject matter.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

We need to work with the state and local community. The millage on the ballot in November is critical. This is a half penny sales tax renewal (passed in 2002 and 2014). Over 50% of this tax is paid by visitors. We also need to make sure we're managing the funds that we do have wisely. Everyone always look at the revenue side (we need more money) and often neglect the expense management side. a $2.6 Billion budget is a lot, and we need to ensure we're spending every penny wisely.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Classroom layout: making sure that classrooms are arranged in a way that students can safely access exits if necessary.

Continual training: making sure that students and teachers do regular training for the variety of threats that can face a school, Fire, active shooter, tornado, hurricane to name a few.

Safe and supportive environment: Create an environment where teaching and learning can happen without distractions, disruptions, violence, bullying, or fear. Clearly communicate expectations for behavior and consistently apply consequences for infractions.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

We need to make sure that students feel comfortable coming forward if they are feeling anything uncomfortable for any reason. The students need to understand that they should not be embarrassed for doing so, they know who they can go to and where they would go. We also need to ensure that we have ample Mental Health Counselors so that they're not stretched too thin. We should never put these professionals in a position where they feel like they cannot give the proper amount of time to every student that needs it.

What existing district policies would you like to change, or what new policies would you like to implement?

We need to spend tax dollars wisely. I previously listed 2 examples earlier in this survey that people can reference.

We need to fix the bus driver shortage. Increases compensation and different marketing techniques could help with this.

We need to work with parents who have kids 0-5 to ensure that they understand what they can be doing with their kids to send them to school with a better academic foundation. Looking at 1st or 3rd graders and trying to understand why they're not reading proficiently only tells a portion of the story. We also need to use the most state of the art reading techniques like Orton-Gillingham. People like Spencer Mills would be good to bring in and work with our Elementary School Teachers to train them on his techniques for teaching young kids to read.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Chloe Johnson - Winter Garden City Commissioner - District 3

Bob McKinley - Windermere Elder Affairs Committee - Former Town Councilman
Iliana Ramos Jones - Winter Garden City Commissioner - District 2
CFHLA - the largest regional hospitality association in the United States

Orlando Regional Realtor Association - one of the largest local trade associations in the state of Florida, with more than 20,000 REALTORS®

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

One where all students feel safe and comfortable. Students must be comfortable to make themselves vulnerable and ask questions when they do not understand. We need to focus on instilling peer to peer respect in the classroom. We need an environment where students are lifting each other up, not putting each other down.

How do you feel like your school district handled the coronavirus pandemic? What, if anything, would you do differently in the future?

Florida opening schools when they did was a bold decision, but I believe the right one. Of course, we need to be sensitive to such a dangerous virus like COVID, but the mental health implications on the kids and families that could not be in school were also damaging. My father passed from COVID, so I am very sensitive to this subject. It often gets framed as an all or nothing and I thionk there is more nuance to it.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Listen to them and hear their needs. No two families are the same and we need to make sure we are hearing from all families in the district. I make myself accessible and my cards that I pass out have my personal cell phone on them.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

Compensation is obviously key, but we also need to figure out how to provide strong healthcare more affordably. Not only that, but we need to ensure that we have enough people in the school buildings, in the food service location and on the buses. We need to continue increasing compensation, but we also need to increase the number of school counselors for mental health, paraprofessionals to help in the classroom and nurses to in the nurses offices across the county.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We need to be as transparent as possible. The schools are taxpayer funded and they deserve to know how the money is being used. Sadly OCPS does waste tax dollars at times; two examples can be found below:

1. Windermere HS Athletic Facilities being built offsite: after the County Commission voted to build this offsite in 2015, they have finally reversed this decision. The primary reason was residents concerned with traffic and noise. This second stadium will cost taxpayers an additional $3 million for what could have been done right the first time. When I was at AAU, we had an eerily similar situation with our building as we went through the approvals process. There were neighbors of our build site who had very similar concerns. We took the time in the public meeting and individually with residents to come up with a plan that worked for everyone. This allowed us to get the approval to build without wasting time or money.

2. Middle School with failing roof: one of the Middle Schools in District 4 did a multi-million dollar “comprehensive renovation” (as described on OCPS website) in 2020. The problem is that they neglected to address a failing roof. Fast forward a couple years and this Middle School had water come into classrooms and common areas, which caused obvious issues. There are ceilings all around the campus that have clear water bubbles. With my experience in Real Estate and Building, I would have made sure an inspection was done before we performed a “comprehensive renovation” that failed to address a core issue like a bad roof.

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