Mike Floyd
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Mike Floyd was a member of the Pearland Independent School District in Texas, representing Position 2. Floyd assumed office on May 23, 2017. Floyd left office on August 14, 2020.
Floyd ran for re-election to the Pearland Independent School District to represent Position 2 in Texas. Floyd won in the general election on May 6, 2017.
This candidate participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 school board candidate survey. Click here to view his responses.
Elections
2017
Three of seven seats on the Pearland Independent School District board of trustees were up for at-large general election on May 6, 2017. Incumbent Charles Gooden Jr. was the sole candidate to file for the Position 1 seat. Challenger Mike Floyd defeated incumbent Rusty DeBorde in the race for Position 2. Incumbent Pam Boegler defeated challengers Trevor Hale and Al Lloyd in the race for Position 3.[1][2]
Results
| Pearland Independent School District, Position 2 General Election, 3-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Floyd |
54.17% | 3,076 |
| Rusty DeBorde Incumbent | 45.83% | 2,602 |
| Total Votes | 5,678 | |
| Source: Brazoria County Clerk, "Pearland Independent School District General Election Cumulative Report," accessed September 20, 2017 | ||
Endorsements
Floyd was endorsed in the election by the Democratic Party of Texas, Our Revolution, and the Pearland Democrats.[3]
Campaign themes
2017
Ballotpedia survey responses
Mike Floyd participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of school board candidates.[4] In response to the question "What do you hope to achieve if elected to the school board?" the candidate stated on February 20, 2017:
| “ | I hope to bring a new perspective that has been missing from Pearland ISD. If elected, our district and school board will strive to cut waste, invest in education, and create the brightest students we possibly can. Education is not just a social program, it's and investment in our future. Together, with a strong community of teachers, parents, administrators, and students, we can create an even better school district in Pearland.[5][6] | ” |
Ranking the issues
The candidate was asked to rank the following issues based on how they should be prioritized by the school board, with 1 being the most important and 7 being the least important. Each ranking could only be used once.
| Education policy |
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| Education on the ballot |
| Issue importance ranking | |
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| Candidate's ranking | Issue |
| Improving post-secondary readiness | |
| Balancing or maintaining the district's budget | |
| Closing the achievement gap | |
| Expanding arts education | |
| Improving education for special needs students | |
| Improving relations with teachers | |
| Expanding school choice options | |
| “ | Improving post-secondary readiness is the essential goal of our district. The more students we can move from high school to college, the more we have succeeded as a community. Keeping a balanced budget was a close second, however in my mind, education triumphs budget - we can always quarrel about a budget, but an education can't be delayed. Closing the achievement gap is essential, and I have a detailed plan on my website. Funding for the arts, teacher relations, and improving special needs education are all equal in my mind - we cannot have a great district without each of those elements. As for school choice, I do not belive that, as a Pearland ISD is a public school district, we should be suporrting private education. I support academic credit transfers and/or acceptances for students joining our district from private schools, but I do not support incentivizing or funding private education with public taxpayer dollars.[6] | ” |
| —Mike Floyd (February 20, 2017) | ||
Positions on the issues
The candidate was asked to answer eight questions from Ballotpedia regarding significant issues in education and the school district. The questions are highlighted in blue and followed by the candidate's responses. Some questions provided multiple choices, which are noted after those questions. The candidate was also provided space to elaborate on their answers to the multiple choice questions.
| Should new charter schools be approved in your district? (Not all school boards are empowered to approve charter schools. In those cases, the candidate was directed to answer the question as if the school board were able to do so.) |
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| Yes. I support charter schools that fall under the PISD school board and open themselves to all students. Charter schools often have greater flexibility and can educate in ways that most other public schools cannot. However, I do not support "for-profit" education. We should all be concerned with schools that make profit off of our students instead of investing that money back into them. |
| Which statement best describes the ideal relationship between the state government and the school board? The state should always defer to school board decisions, defer to school board decisions in most cases, be involved in the district routinely or only intervene in severe cases of misconduct or mismanagement. |
| The state should only intervene in severe cases of misconduct or mismanagement. |
| Are standardized tests an accurate metric of student achievement? |
| No. Standardized tests have significantly harmed public education. While a standard baseline is needed, this should not be a goal. Kids don't come in standardized packages and shouldn't be tested like they do. We need to return to teaching to learn, not to test. |
| How should the district handle underperforming teachers? Terminate their contract before any damage is done to students, offer additional training options, put them on a probationary period while they seek to improve or set up a mentorship program for the underperforming teacher with a more experienced teacher in the district? |
| Offer additional training options. Offer additional training options. Set up a mentorship program for the underperforming teacher with a more experienced teacher in the district. |
| Should teachers receive merit pay? |
| No. While I believe in the race to the top initiative, which dedicated 4.3 billion to merit pay, we should be concerned with any system that creates a climate where students are viewed as part of the pay equation, rather than young people who deserve a high quality education that prepares them for their future. There are several debates surrounding merit pay. Is there enough funding for the new pay system and is it sustainable? Is it easily understood and transparent? Are evaluations subjective or objective? Have administrative and implementation costs been considered? Are the sizes of incentives large enough to change behavior? Unless a proposed plan answered each of these questions and posed no risk to our students, I would not support it. |
| Should the state give money to private schools through a voucher system or scholarship program? |
| No. A voucher program is great - if you're wealthy enough to send your child to private school already. But for many people, that is not an option. We must always have strong public schools, and the only way to ensure a strong public school system is to have the funds to buy supplies, pay teachers, fund labs, and supply a great education to every child, not just the ones who can afford it. Some of America's greatest leaders have risen out of poverty through public education and we must continue to support education for all. |
| How should expulsion be used in the district? |
| Expulsion should only be used in rarely and in extremely serious situations. It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and second chances are always needed. I believe in using all of PISD's resources, such as alternative learning centers, before considering expulsion for any student. |
| What's the most important factor for success in the classroom: student-teacher ratio, the curriculum, teachers, parent involvement or school administration? |
| Teachers While parents create the foundation, teachers are the individuals who are doing the work that our district is here for. Without great teachers, we would not have a great district. That's why it is essential to support our teachers. |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pearland ISD, "Election Information," accessed March 13, 2017
- ↑ Brazoria County Clerk, "Pearland Independent School District General Election Cumulative Report — Unofficial," accessed May 6, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available.
- ↑ Vote Floyd, "Endorsements," accessed April 6, 2017
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia School Board Candidate Survey, 2017, "Mike Floyd's responses," February 20, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Pearland Independent School District elections in 2017 | |
| Brazoria County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 1: • Incumbent, Charles Gooden Jr. Position 2: • Incumbent, Rusty DeBorde • Mike Floyd Position 3: • Incumbent, Pam Boegler • Trevor Hale • Al Lloyd |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
