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Paul Ballenger
Paul Ballenger ran for election for an at-large seat of the Denver Board of Education in Colorado. Ballenger unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the general election ballot on November 7, 2023.
Ballenger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Paul Ballenger began serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2000. He earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University in 2010 and a graduate degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 2022. His career experience includes being a business owner, working in security consulting, and being a civil affairs officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Denver Public Schools, Colorado, elections (2023)
General election
General election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education At-large
John Youngquist defeated Kwame Spearman and Brittni Johnson in the general election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education At-large on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Youngquist (Nonpartisan) | 60.0 | 86,623 | |
| Kwame Spearman (Nonpartisan) | 28.4 | 41,034 | ||
| Brittni Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 11.6 | 16,767 | ||
| Total votes: 144,424 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Ballenger (Nonpartisan) (Unofficially withdrew)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ballenger in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul Ballenger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ballenger's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- School Safety: Developing and implementing comprehensive safety policies that address various aspects of school safety, including facility security, emergency preparedness, crisis management, security protocols, student supervision, and prevention of bullying, harassment, and violence. The district must own safety, it must provide standard services and resources across the district. With school leader input, Schools should be able to adjust or increase safety capabilities to fit the needs of their staff and students. School safety must be the district's number one priority.
- Education Excellence: Supporting and empowering highly qualified teachers who are dedicated to student success. Providing ongoing professional development opportunities, mentoring programs, and resources to enhance instructional practices and promote innovative teaching methods.
- Effective Governance: DPS is the largest school district serving nearly 90,000 students. The district must be able to look to the board for effective servant leadership. It is critical that board members lead with integrity, professionalism, humility, dignity, diplomacy, respect and sound judgment. Our School board should be representing the diverse needs of our district and that should include leadership by example.
I am passionate about education because I believe it offers all children the opportunities and skills needed to be successful in todays world. We should always be raising the bar on education. That means ensuring we have the best teachers and the best learning opportunities for our children with great schools. I believe in safety, all schools must be effectively protected from gun violence. In DPS discipline and respect have been thrown by the wayside. We should set the example for our students and ensure they are in a safe, respected and protected space while at school. I am strong believer in effective mental health supports. My partner is a school counselor and we know and have seen tremendous value in good mental health supports at school. I believe board members should hire, lead and support the best superintendents possible and ensure they are not only held accountable but set up for success with effective governance.
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Other survey responses
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 29, 2023
