Laneshia Jordan
Laneshia Jordan was a candidate for Place 5 representative on the DeSoto Independent School District school board in Texas. Jordan was defeated in the by-district general election on May 6, 2017.
Elections
2017
Three of the seven seats on the DeSoto Independent School District board of trustees were up for general election on May 6, 2017. Place 3 incumbent Karen Daniel defeated former board member Van Stripling and challengers Demetric Brown and Jeremy Woods. Tiffany Clark defeated Place 4 incumbent Jerry Hall, DeAndrea Fleming, and Krystal Denise Sams in the race for the Place 4 seat. In the race for the Place 5 seat, incumbent Aubrey Hooper defeated challengers A'Londa Barber, Laneshia Jordan, and Darrell Porter.[1][2]
Results
| DeSoto Independent School District, Place 5 General Election, 3-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Aubrey Hooper Incumbent |
41.50% | 849 |
| Darrell Porter | 23.51% | 481 |
| A'Londa Barber | 22.78% | 466 |
| Laneshia Jordan | 12.22% | 250 |
| Total Votes | 2,046 | |
| Source: Dallas County Elections, "2017 Joint Election," accessed September 20, 2017 | ||
Funding
Jordan reported no contributions or expenditures to the Dallas County Elections Office as of May 1, 2017.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Jordan participated in the following survey conducted by The Dallas Morning News. The questions provided by The Dallas Morning News appear bolded, and Jordan's responses follow below.
Why are you running for this office, and why should voters choose you over your opponent(s)?
| “ | I am running for this office because I want to be in a position to effect change. Too often, as parents, we feel left out of the decision making process where our children's education is concerned. I want to bridge that gap and give a voice to parents, thus providing a means of open dialogue.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
If elected, what two issues would you give the most attention and resources?
| “ | 1. More parental involvement at the district level 2. Promoting continued innovation in the classroom that helps to develop our future leaders[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
For non-incumbent trustees: Have you attended any school board meetings? If so, what have you learned about how a board member can be effective?
| “ | I have not attended any board meetings yet, but I have been to other meetings that involved members of the board of trustees, both past and present. I have learned that board members can be effective by being present.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
As you look around the country, what innovative ideas would you recommend for improving classroom performance?
| “ | Using technology to enrich and improve the educational experience, such as: increasing the replacement of books with tablets promoting project-based learning using a global reach to educate students creating more programs geared to the growth of our young men and women, i.e. etiquette and leadership programs[4] |
” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
Given the current funding structure, how does your district meet the academic needs of its low-income students? Are you willing to ask voters to approve a tax increase to create or expand these programs?
| “ | DE Soto ISD is very aware of the needs of low income students and makes great strides in assuring student needs are met. DeSoto ISD accomplishes this goal by meeting all 10 required components of Title I Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged.
I am prepared to ask for a tax increase.[4] |
” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
Many districts are exploring creative ways to save money or shift costs to parents and students. What creative measures would you favor or oppose and why?
| “ | I oppose ending after school programs. These programs are necessary because many parents have work schedules that preclude them from being able to pick their children up earlier than 4:30 or 5:00 and/or have children that are too young to go home on their own. Also, students attending after school programs possibly have access to resources to assist them with homework and school projects.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
The state has adopted an A through F accountability system for district and campuses. Do you favor or oppose this system and why?
| “ | If any actions are to be taken, they should be in terms of readiness and partnering. To achieve readiness it is vital that resources are put in place with the goal of preparing students, teachers, schools, and the district for success. Partnering with agencies and other entities equipped to aid in this success is a goal to which all should strive. I am not entirely sure rating a school directly assists students in achieving academic excellence. I do agree that accountability measures should be in place to steer districts towards improvement.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
How would you assess the district’s efforts to improve graduation rates and increase the number of students prepared for college? What further improvements would you advocate?
| “ | DeSoto ISD now has a male leadership program and continues to utilize an early college program that encourages students to strive for success. In the furtherance of seeking increasing excellence, I would advocate continuing to incorporate innovative educational techniques.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
What schools in your district have been particularly effective in getting every child up to grade level in reading and math?
Jordan did not respond to this question.
How would you assess your district’s current school choice efforts, and what changes are needed?
| “ | The school choice efforts are sufficient.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
How would you assess your superintendent’s performance?
| “ | Superintendent Harris has done an excellent job of keeping the schools up to date. Bringing the magnet program to Desoto was an excellent idea.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
Where do you stand on the importance of early-childhood education? Would you support increasing class-size ratios at other grade levels in order to introduce or expand pre-K?
| “ | I believe pre-K is very necessary to early childhood education and development. I do not support increading class-size ratios.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
What resources are lacking in schools in your district? How could the district deliver services in the most cost-effective manner?
Jordan did not respond to this question.
In what ways can your district’s communications with parents be improved? Likewise, how can parental involvement in your district improve?
| “ | Communications can be improved by making sure websites are up to date. Parental involvement often requires incentives. For example, a PTA meeting that includes performances by students often garners greater parental turnout.[4] | ” |
| —Laneshia Jordan (2017)[5] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ DeSoto Independent School District, "Board Member Election," accessed February 19, 2017
- ↑ Dallas County Elections, "Unofficial Cumulative Results," accessed May 6, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available.
- ↑ Dallas County Elections, "Campaign Reporting," accessed May 1, 2017
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 The Dallas Morning News, "Voter Guide: DeSoto ISD, Place 5," accessed May 3, 2017
| DeSoto Independent School District elections in 2017 | |
| Dallas County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Place 3: • Incumbent, Karen Daniel • Demetric Brown • Van Stripling • Jeremy Woods Place 4: • Incumbent, Jerry Hall • Tiffany Clark • DeAndrea Fleming • Krystal Denise Sams Place 5: • Incumbent, Aubrey Hooper • A'Londa Barber • Laneshia Jordan • Darrell Porter |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
