Mark Hineman
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Mark Hineman is an at-large representative on the Township High School District 214 school board in Illinois. First elected in 2009, Hineman won a new term in the at-large general election on April 4, 2017. Hineman ran as part of a candidate slate with fellow incumbent Todd Younger and challengers Mildred Palmer and Leonard Walker.[1] All four of them won election to the board.[2]
Elections
2017
Four seats on the Township High School District 214 Board of Education were up for election on April 4, 2017. In their bids for re-election, incumbents Mark Hineman and Todd Younger faced challengers Frank Biga III, Richard Hamen, Kevin Lindell, Mildred Palmer, Benjamin Scherr, and Leonard Walker.[3] Hineman, Younger, Palmer, and Walker ran together as a candidate slate. All four of them won election to the board.[2][4]
Results
| Township High School District 214, At-Large General Election, 4-year terms, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mildred Palmer |
18.90% | 8,694 |
| Mark Hineman Incumbent |
17.75% | 8,162 |
| Todd Younger Incumbent |
14.52% | 6,679 |
| Leonard Walker |
14.16% | 6,512 |
| Kevin Lindell | 10.73% | 4,937 |
| Benjamin Scherr | 9.70% | 4,463 |
| Richard Hamen | 7.78% | 3,577 |
| Frank Biga III | 6.26% | 2,879 |
| Write-in votes | 0.19% | 89 |
| Total Votes | 45,992 | |
| Source: Cook County Clerk, "Consolidated Election April 4, 2017 Summary Report," accessed April 19, 2017 | ||
Funding
School board candidates in Illinois were required to file campaign finance reports if they did one or both of the following:[5]
- Accepted contributions or made disbursements in an aggregate amount of more than $5,000 during the calendar year
- Accepted contributions or made disbursements in an aggregate amount of more than $5,000 during the calendar year for communication via television, radio, or internet in support of or in opposition to a candidate, political party, or public policy
The first campaign finance deadline was February 27, 2017, and the second campaign finance deadline was April 3, 2017.[6]
Hineman reported no contributions or expenditures to the Illinois State Board of Elections in the election.[7]
Endorsements
Hineman was endorsed by the Daily Herald and the local teachers' union.[8][9]
2013
| Township High School District 214, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2013 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | James Perkins Incumbent |
25.1% | 14,049 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mark Hineman Incumbent |
25.1% | 14,046 | |
| Nonpartisan | Miriam Cooper Spickard Incumbent |
25.1% | 14,024 | |
| Nonpartisan | Todd Younger Incumbent |
24.8% | 13,865 | |
| Total Votes | 55,984 | |||
| Source: Cook County Clerk, "Suburban Cook County Election Results: April 09, 2013 Consolidated General Election," accessed March 16, 2015 | ||||
Campaign themes
2017
Hineman participated in a survey conducted by the Daily Herald in March 2017. Six of the survey questions and Hineman's responses can be found below. Click here to read the full survey.
Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?
| “ | I am running to insure continuity in the Board and to maintain the District's outstanding opportunities it gives our students, while providing fiscal responsibility.[10] | ” |
| —Mark Hineman (2017)[11] | ||
What do you think about the process for measuring student success in your district? Is it adequate? What changes, if any, do you propose?
| “ | Often the testing becomes excessive. It seems unfortunate that so much influence is put on a single test score when applying to college/university. That single test score is a poor reflection of the years of education each student has received. I believe "Redefining Ready" is a great alternative that takes into account more factors than just the ability to take a test.[10] | ” |
| —Mark Hineman (2017)[11] | ||
How big a role do you think the board of education should play in setting the curriculum for students and what ideas do you have for changes to the current curriculum?
| “ | The Board does not set curriculum, but can guide discussions and provide input. D214 has an amazing curriculum that spans so many levels of learning. The District is dedicated to allowing our students to learn their individual passions and interests.[10] | ” |
| —Mark Hineman (2017)[11] | ||
What budget issues will your district have to confront and what measures do you support to address them? If you believe cuts are necessary, what programs and expenses should be reduced or eliminated? On the income side, do you support any tax or fee increases?
| “ | The biggest issue is the lack of a State Budget. the District is often working in the dark when trying to make plans and to anticipate future revenues. Reassessments, 6B's, TIF all affect us and our taxpayers as most of the changes in revenue are simply spread back to the taxpayers.[10] | ” |
| —Mark Hineman (2017)[11] | ||
What role can and should school choice play in your district? If Congress or the state approves a voucher system or other means giving students broader choices among public and private schools, how will that affect your district? What is the appropriate response for the board of education of a public school system?
| “ | To me, it would seem difficult for a charter or other alternative school to provide a better high school experience than D214 already does.[10] | ” |
| —Mark Hineman (2017)[11] | ||
What other issues, if any, are important to you as a candidate for this office?
| “ | Taxes are important to me, both as a taxpayer and Board member. D214 has been outstanding in finding grants, intergovernmental agreements, and other alternate revenue streams to help support many of our activities. I feel the District has been a responsible and transparent with our assets as can be seen in the quality and resilience of our 7 buildings; the youngest which is 40 years old. The opportunities the District provides was outstanding for my children and has only expanded since they graduated.[10] | ” |
| —Mark Hineman (2017)[11] | ||
See also
External links
- Township High School District 214
- Office website
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- LinkedIn profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Four candidates running as slate for District 214 board," December 3, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cook County Clerk, "April 04, 2017 Consolidated General Election Search For Results," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Cook County Clerk, "Candidate Filing for April 4, 2017 Consolidated Election," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Four candidates running as slate for District 214 board," December 3, 2016
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "A Guide to Campaign Finance Disclosure," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Election and Campaign Finance Calendar 2017," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Candidate Disclosure Search," accessed April 4, 2017
- ↑ Daily Herald, "Endorsements: Hineman, Palmer, Walker, Younger for Dist. 214 school board," March 14, 2017
- ↑ Northwest Suburban Education Coalition, "School Board Candidate Endorsements," accessed March 29, 2017
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Daily Herald, "Mark Hineman: Candidate Profile," March 20, 2017
| Township High School District 214 elections in 2017 | |
| Cook County, Illinois | |
| Election date: | April 4, 2017 |
| Candidates: | At-large: Incumbent Mark Hineman • Incumbent, Todd Younger • Frank Biga III • Richard Hamen • Kevin Lindell • Mildred Palmer • Benjamin Scherr • Leonard Walker |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
