Louise Master
Louise Master was a member of the Allen Independent School District in Texas, representing Place 6. Master assumed office in 2007. Master left office on November 18, 2020.
Master ran for re-election to the Allen Independent School District to represent Place 6 in Texas. Master won in the general election on May 6, 2017.
Biography
Master earned a B.A. in sociology from Baylor University in 1987. Her professional experience includes working as a business development officer with the Commercial Bank of Texas. Master has volunteered with the Leadership Allen Steering Committee and the Junior League of Collin County. She and her husband, Greg, have three kids who attended district schools.[1]
Elections
2017
Two of seven seats on the Allen Independent School District board of trustees in Texas were scheduled for at-large general election on May 6, 2017. Place 6 incumbent Louise Master and Place 7 incumbent Jimmy Trotter were the sole candidates to file in the election. Due to lack of opposition the election was canceled, and incumbents Master and Trotter were automatically re-elected.[2][3]
Place 6
Due to lack of opposition the election was canceled, and Master was automatically re-elected.
2014
Louise Master competed with Wayne Boline for the Place 6 seat in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Louise Master Incumbent |
70.1% | 1,920 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wayne Boline | 29.9% | 820 | |
| Total Votes | 2,740 | |||
| Source: Collin County Elections, "Election Summary Report," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Master did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office.
Endorsements
Master did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.
2011
Master won re-election to the board without opposition in the May 14, 2011 election.[4]
Campaign themes
2014
Master's campaign website listed her themes for 2014:
| “ |
Experience and Leadership make a difference. The district is welcoming a new superintendent and embarking on a new strategic plan, as well as a new Project Kids this fall to look at any remaining facilities needs. It is imperative that we have a Board leader who was part of setting that vision be involved in implementing it. Education is not what it used to be. Gone are the days of rote memorizing. Our students today must be exposed to many different learning environments and opportunities. The passage of House Bill 5 has given us the chance to offer many pathways to success for our students who seek a college experience or want to enter the workforce immediately. My experience on the Board will allow us to focus on these important aspects of our students’ educational experience. Education Funding in Texas is a complicated business. The citizens of Allen deserve a Board member who understands the funding mechanisms and has advocated within our legislature to make education funding a priority. I have developed relationships with all of our legislators and can communicate with them on the needs and desires of this community to graduate students who will be productive future citizens. Now that the state has partially restored funding, we will be looking at all options to fund sufficiently while reducing the tax load incurred by our taxpayers. My experience as a Board member who went through the process of budget reductions will be needed as we determine what is necessary going forward. Thank you. I am honored to be able to serve the students, parents, staff and taxpayers of this district and hope that you will re-elect me to continue the great work of educating our students. |
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| —Louise Master's campaign website, (2014) | ||
See also
- Allen Independent School District, Texas
- Allen Independent School District elections (2017)
- Allen Independent School District elections (2014)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Louise Master Campaign for Re-Election to Allen ISD Board of Trustees Place 6, "About Louise Master," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Allen Independent School District, "Board of Trustees General Election Information," accessed February 17, 2017
- ↑ Allen ISD, "CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES," accessed April 12, 2017
- ↑ Democratic Blog News, "Collin Co. Election Results - May 14, 2011," May 15, 2011
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Louise Master Campaign for Re-Election to Allen ISD Board of Trustees Place 6, "Home," accessed April 7, 2014
| Allen Independent School District elections in 2017 | |
| Collin County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Place 6: • Incumbent, Louise Master Place 7: • Incumbent, Jimmy Trotter |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
