Laura Vinson

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Laura Vinson

Prior offices:

Lubbock Independent School District, At-Large

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Elections and appointments

Last election

May 10, 2014

Education

Bachelor's

Baylor University

Personal

Profession

Senior vice president, Prosperity Bank

Laura Vinson was an at-large incumbent on the Lubbock school board in Texas. She defeated Boyd Goodloe and Brett Underwood in the general election on May 10, 2014.

Biography

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Vinson is senior vice president at Prosperity Bank. She has her bachelor's degree from Baylor University. She has been a parent volunteer for the district in multiple roles, including two years as a PTA president. She has two children.

Elections

2014

See also: Lubbock Independent School District elections (2014)

Laura Vinson ran against challengers Boyd Goodloe and Brett Underwood on May 10, 2014 for the at-large seat.

Results

Lubbock Independent School District, At-large, 4-year term, May 10, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Laura Vinson	50.1%	3,682
	Nonpartisan	Brett Underwood	36.5%	2,680
	Nonpartisan	Boyd Goodloe	13.4%	984
Total Votes				7,346
Source: Everything Lubbock, "Election Results (Final) May 10 Lubbock City & School Elections," May 11, 2014 These results are unofficial.

Funding

Vinson did not file a campaign finance report with the Texas Ethics Commission.

Endorsements

The Lubbock Educators Association endorsed Vinson.

Campaign themes

Vinson stated the following as issues facing the district in response to a questionnaire by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce:

“

Academic Performance Several positive indicators were reported recently in the Texas Academic Performance Report for LISD, however, there is always room to improve academic standards, and we must press on to achieve more. I support all efforts to emphasize expanded math and science rigor in order for our students to be best prepared for college or the workplace. As mentioned, I support the hiring of a Deputy Superintendent for Academic Services, and look forward to great results from Dr. Williams and her team. Funding Until the flawed funding formula is fixed, we will continue to be funded in the lower 25% of districts in the state. Every child in our state should have the same value placed on a quality public education, and school district funding must be equitable. I will encourage our legislators to stand up and be part of the solution, as soon as Judge Dietz surely rules again that the current formula is unconstitutional. Growth Opportunities Growth opportunities for the district are limited. I encourage and look forward to more development and growth in the Northwest area of Lubbock, which will provide new students and an expanded tax base.

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See also

• Lubbock Independent School District
• Lubbock Independent School District elections (2014)

External links

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