Pam LeSesne
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Pam LeSesne is the Position 5 representative on the Everett Public Schools school board in Washington. First elected in 2011, LeSesne won a new term in the at-large general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
LeSesne served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years before retiring. Her community service includes serving on the Everett Schools Strategic Planning Council and the Everett Schools Fiscal Advisory Council. She earned her master's degree in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and her bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of California Los Angeles.[1]
Elections
2017
- See also: Everett Public Schools elections (2017)
One of the five seats on the Everett Public Schools school board in Washington was up for at-large general election on November 7, 2017. Position 5 incumbent Pam LeSesne filed for re-election and defeated Janelle Nixon-Burke.[2]
Results
| Everett Public Schools, Position 5 General Election, 6-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Pam LeSesne |
80.87% | 18,461 |
| Janelle Nixon-Burke | 18.35% | 4,189 |
| Write-in votes | 0.78% | 177 |
| Total Votes | 22,827 | |
| Source: Snohomish County, "Snohomish County Unofficial Election Results," accessed November 22, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
Funding
LeSesne reported $2,785.00 in contributions and $936.57 in expenditures, leaving her campaign with $1,848.43 on hand as of October 10, 2017.[3]
Endorsements
LeSesne received an official endorsement from HeraldNet and the Washington Education Association.[4][5]
Campaign themes
2017
LeSesne submitted the following statement to the Snohomish County voters' guide:[1]
| “ | It has been my honor serving children and families in the Everett Public Schools. Considerable strides have been made over these past 5 years: 4 year graduation rates have increased to over 90% and 5 year rates are over 94%; more students are taking Advance Placement, Honors and Challenging classes; STEM and 21st Century skills integration is in every class from Kindergarten through 12th grade; Strings and Orchestra programs have returned; and this fall we will begin one-to-one computer technology for all students in the district.
I remain committed to improving our educational system by continuing the promotion of Excellence in Education, Strong Partnerships with Teachers, Staff and Community and Strengthening Core Educational Skills. If re-elected I will spend my next term advocating for increased opportunities in internships and apprenticeships, eliminating the achievement gap, and confronting the overcrowded classrooms and schools we face in our district. These goals are achievable and within our grasp. I understand the challenges we face and I’m excited for the challenge![6] |
” |
| —Pam LeSesne (2017)[1] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Washington Secretary of State, "Voters' Guide," accessed October 2, 2017
- ↑ Snohomish County, "Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ HeraldNet, "Editorial: Re-elect LeSesne to Everett Echool Board," October 27, 2017
- ↑ Washington Education Association, "2017 WEA-PAC Election Endorsements," accessed November 6, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Everett Public Schools elections in 2017 | |
| Snohomish County, Washington | |
| Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | Position 5: Incumbent, Pam LeSesne • Janelle Nixon-Burke |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
