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Michael McTaggart
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Michael McTaggart is an at-large member of the Sioux City Community School District School Board in Iowa. He won re-election to his seat in the general election on September 8, 2015, by defeating challengers Daniel Greenwell, Robert Henderson and John Meyers.[1][2]
Biography
McTaggart has worked in various positions in the education industry throughout his career. He is currently the school administrator of the Boys and Girls Home Family Service Center. McTaggart obtained his bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University. He went on to earn his master's degree in educational administration and his doctorate degree in education from the University of South Dakota.[3]
Elections
2015
Four of the seven seats on the Sioux City Community School District School Board were up for election on September 8, 2015. The available seats represented the district at-large.
Incumbents Mike Krysl, Michael McTaggart and Jackie Warnstadt won re-election to their seats, while newcomer David Gleiser won the fourth seat left open by incumbent Walt Johnson who did not file for re-election. Other candidates vying for the seats were Daniel Greenwell, Robert Henderson and John Meyers.[4][5][6]
Results
This election was held September 8, 2015.
| Sioux City Community School District, At-Large, 4-Year Term, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Krysl Incumbent |
16.9% | 2,467 |
| Michael McTaggart Incumbent |
16.7% | 2,440 |
| Jackie Warnstadt Incumbent |
16.7% | 2,434 |
| David Gleiser |
14.1% | 2,055 |
| Daniel Greenwell | 13.1% | 1,915 |
| John Meyers | 12.1% | 1,773 |
| Robert Henderson | 10.1% | 1,470 |
| Write-in votes | 0.42% | 62 |
| Total Votes | 14,616 | |
| Source: Woodbury County,' "Official Canvass School Board Election," accessed November 12, 2015 | ||
Funding
McTaggart reported $2,295.00 in contributions and $2,295.00 in expenditures to the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, which left his campaign with $0 in the election.[7]
Endorsements
McTaggart received an official endorsement from the Sioux City Education Association.[8]
Recent news
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See also
- Sioux City Community School District, Iowa
- Sioux City Community School District elections (2015)
- Newcomers and incumbents share the victories in Iowa's largest school district elections (September 9, 2015)
- Analysis of incumbency advantage in the 2014 school board elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Woodbury County, Iowa, "Official School Election Board," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, "Election Results," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ Facebook, "Dr. Mike McTaggart for School Board," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Sioux City Community School District, "School Board Members," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, Iowa, "Official School Election Board," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, "Election Results," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "IECDB State/Local Campaign Disclosure Reports," accessed February 2, 2016
- ↑ Sioux City Journal, "Sioux City Education Association endorses school board candidates," September 3, 2015
| 2015 Sioux City Community School District Elections | |
| Woodbury County, Iowa | |
| Election date: | September 8, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Mike Krysl • Incumbent, Michael McTaggart • Incumbent, Jackie Warnstadt • David Gleiser • Daniel Greenwell • Robert Henderson • John Meyers |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
