Rod Reynolds
Rod Reynolds was a candidate for Seat 1 on the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors in Washington. He was defeated by challenger Ted Wenta in the November 5, 2013 election to replace Ed Petersen, who did not file for re-election.
Biography
Reynolds earned a B.A. in Greek and Latin from the University of Virginia in 1991. He later earned an M.A. in Classics from the University of Washington in 1998. Reynolds has worked as a textbook salesman, business owner and data manager. He has two children who attend district schools.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Everett Public Schools elections (2013)
Reynolds sought election to the board for Seat 1 against fellow challenger Ted Wenta.
Results
| Everett Public Schools, Six-year term, Seat 1, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Ted Wenta |
53.8% | 12,560 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rod Reynolds | 45.3% | 10,586 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.9% | 212 | |
| Total Votes | 23,358 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor's Office, "Snohomish County General Election Results," November 25, 2013 | ||||
Endorsements
Reynolds received the following endorsements in the 2013 campaign:[2]
- Bob Drewel, Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Director
- Snohomish County Executive John Lovick
- City of Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson
- City of Everett Police Chief Kathy Atwood
- City of Everett Council Member Shannon Affholter
- City of Everett Council Member Scott Bader
Funding
Reynolds reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[3]
2011
Reynolds first ran for election to Seat 5 on the board in the August 16, 2011 primary. He placed last in a six-candidate field and failed to advance to the November 8, 2011 general election.
| Everett Public Schools Board of Directors, Primary, August 16, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Pam LaSense |
46.6% | 6,813 | |
| Nonpartisan | Mary Ann Elbert |
15.8% | 2,308 | |
| Nonpartisan | Cris Larson | 13.1% | 1,922 | |
| Nonpartisan | Casey MacPherson | 8.8% | 1,295 | |
| Nonpartisan | Pamela Key | 8% | 1,170 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rod Reynolds | 7.7% | 1,125 | |
| Total Votes | 14,633 | |||
| Source: Snohomish County Auditor | ||||
Campaign themes
2013
Reynolds provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet in Snohomish County:[4]
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"As a proud parent of two Everett Public Schools students, I see good things happening in our district all the time. Over the last three years, however, I have been paying close attention to the activities at the board and superintendent level; their priorities are wrong and too much business is conducted under a veil of secrecy. As a school director I will bring the following values and priorities to the board: Vision. We must strive to offer the best possible education to all our district's students. I define “success” as the full realization of each individual's potential. Collaboration. I will respect and listen to the hard-working, dedicated teachers and employees of our district. Openness. We must reform board policies to maximize public transparency while retaining legitimate executive discretion. Consistency. The board needs to establish a predictable school calendar and instructional hours that Everett families and employers can depend on. Honesty. The board should disclose legal advice driving policy decisions. Asserting attorney-client privilege in matters of general public interest does not build trust. Respect for the community. I will not re-purpose school bond funds for administrative benefit. Building an administrative palace while our kids remain in portables is a disgrace." |
Note: The above quote is from the candidate's website, which may include some typographical or spelling errors.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Rod + Reynolds + Everett + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Committee to Elect Rod Reynolds, "About Rod," accessed October 11, 2013
- ↑ Committee to Elect Rod Reynolds, "Endorsements," accessed October 11, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Snohomish County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed October 11, 2013
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