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Pat Allen
Pat Allen was a member of the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Allen assumed office in 2012. Allen left office in 2018.
Allen ran for re-election to the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large in Wisconsin. Allen lost in the general election on April 3, 2018.
Biography
Allen is an online school teacher and previously worked at the Cornell School District. She has bachelor's degree in education with a broad field social studies major and certifications for learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. She also worked in the private sector at supercomputer manufacturer Cray, Inc.[1]
Elections
2018
Two of the seven seats on the Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education in Wisconsin were up for at-large general election on April 3, 2018. Incumbent Staish Buchner did not file for re-election, leaving one open seat. Newcomers Sharon McIlquham and Steven Olson defeated incumbent Pat Allen and candidate Ross Spitz.[2][3]
Results
General election
General election for Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large (2 seats)
Steven Olson and Sharon McIlquham defeated incumbent Pat Allen and Ross Spitz in the general election for Chippewa Falls Area School District Board of Education At-large on April 3, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steven Olson (Nonpartisan) | 31.5 | 3,086 |
| ✔ |  | Sharon McIlquham (Nonpartisan) | 29.4 | 2,883 |
 | Pat Allen (Nonpartisan) | 20.8 | 2,044 | |
 | Ross Spitz (Nonpartisan) | 18.3 | 1,794 | |
| Total votes: 9,807 | |||
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2015
| Chippewa Falls Area School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Pat Allen Incumbent |
53% | 2,407 | |
| Nonpartisan | Staish Buchner Incumbent |
47% | 2,137 | |
| Total Votes | 4,544 | |||
| Source: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, "2015 Spring Election," accessed November 19, 2015 | ||||
Campaign themes
2018
Leader-Telegram questionnaire
Allen participated in the following survey conducted by Leader-Telegram. The questions provided by Leader-Telegram are bolded, and Allen's responses follow below.
Why did you decide to run? What interested you in the position?
| “ | Service to the community and the School District are my reasons for running for the Board along with the joy of helping young people learn and achieve.[4][5] | ” |
| —Pat Allen, March 2018 | ||
Clearly, the results of the referendum will be the major item for the 3-year term. If the referendum passes, what will be your focus?
| “ | Service to the community and the School District are my reasons for running for the Board along with the joy of helping young people learn and achieve.[4][5] | ” |
| —Pat Allen, March 2018 | ||
If it fails, how long should the board wait to go for another referendum? What would be your strategy moving forward?
| “ | This is a decision that can only be made after much deliberation by the Board and Administration.[4][5] | ” |
| —Pat Allen, March 2018 | ||
Why are you the best candidate and the most deserving of the public’s vote for this position?
| “ | My experience in the field of education along with my experience in the private sector for Cray Research gives me a broad base of knowledge not only in educational leadership but also in business matters. I also have six years of experience serving on the school board. My deep caring and concern for the children and all stakeholders in the District make me uniquely qualified to be a member of the Board.[4][5] | ” |
| —Pat Allen, March 2018 | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Chippewa Herald, "Three write-in candidates join one on school board ballot," March 21, 2012
- ↑ Leader-Telegram, "7 candidates seek 4 EC school board seats," January 2, 2018
- ↑ Chippewa Falls Elections, "Preliminary Election Results," accessed April 3, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Leader-Telegram, "Chippewa Falls school board race: Four vying for two spots," March 18, 2018
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Chippewa Falls Area School District elections in 2018 | |
| Chippewa County, Wisconsin | |
| Election date: | April 3, 2018 |
| Candidates: | At-Large: Incumbent, Pat Allen • Sharon McIlquham • Steven Olson • Ross Spitz |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
