Nancy Pappas
Nancy Pappas is a former member who represented District 4 on the Comal Board of Trustees in Texas. She was first appointed to the board in 2012. Pappas lost re-election to the board against challenger Denise Kern in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Biography
Pappas earned a B.A. in economics from Emory University in 1988. At the time of her tenure, Pappas was working as an active lifestyle specialist with The Institute of Public Health and Education Research (TIPHER). Pappas also served as the treasurer of the Comal Education Fund. She and her husband, Randy, have three children who have attended district schools.[1][2]
Elections
2014
Nancy Pappas was challenged by Denise Kern in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Denise Kern |
61.2% | 386 | |
| Nonpartisan | Nancy Pappas Incumbent | 38.8% | 245 | |
| Total Votes | 631 | |||
| Source: Comal Independent School District, "Comal ISD School Board Election Results," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Pappas reported $1,925.00 in contributions and $0.00 in expenditures to the district office, leaving her campaign with $1,925.00 on hand prior to the election.[3]
Endorsements
Pappas did not receive any official endorsements for her campaign.
2012
Pappas was appointed by the board to fill an unexpired two-year term in District 4 on April 26, 2012.[4]
Campaign themes
2014
Pappas explained her reasons for running in 2014 on a questionnaire issued by the district:
| “ |
I want to serve because I care about the education & well-being of every student, I care about our district being fiscally responsible with taxpayer money, I care about the teachers and administrators who are the key to our children's education and I care about engaging and communicating with all stakeholders in order to produce the best results for our community. Top goals: Improving student achievement, addressing teacher compensation issues and increasing community engagement. |
” |
| —District questionnaire, (2014) | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through e-mail from Martha Miller on March 3, 2014
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Nancy Pappas," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through e-mail from Martha Miller on April 25, 2014.
- ↑ Comal Independent School District, "Board Report," April 26, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| 2014 Comal Independent School District Elections | |
| New Braunfels, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 3: • Ken Adkins • Laurie Schley • Jason York District 4: • Denise Kern • Nancy Pappas |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
