Rogers School District elections (2014)
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One seat on the Rogers School District Board of Education was up for general election on September 16, 2014. The Zone 4 seat was up for election. The former officeholder, Walter Schrader, did not seek re-election. Amy Horn won the seat unopposed.[1]
About the district
- See also: Rogers School District, Arkansas
Rogers Public Schools is a district located in northwest Arkansas in Benton County. The county seat is Bentonville. It is located northwest of the state capital, Little Rock. Benton County was home to approximately 237,297 residents in 2013 according to estimates by the United States Census Bureau. In the 2011-2012 school year, Rogers School District was the fourth-largest school district in Arkansas and served 25,537 students.[2]
Demographics
Benton County overperformed compared to the rest of Arkansas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 28.1 percent of Benton County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to only 19.8 percent for Arkansas as a whole. The median household income for the county was $53,515 compared to $40,531 statewide. The poverty rate in Benton County was 12.1 percent compared to 18.7 percent for the entire state.[2]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Voter and candidate information
The Rogers Board of Education consists of seven nonpartisan members, all of whom are elected to five-year terms. Five of the board members represent a specific geographical area or zone, and the other two members are elected at-large. There was no primary election, and the general election was held on September 16, 2014.[4]
School board candidates had to file with the Benton County Clerk during the filing period from July 1, 2014, to July 8, 2014. Voters had to register by August 17, 2014 to vote in the election on September 16, 2014. Voters could apply for absentee voting starting on July 18, 2014. Requests submitted online or by mail had to be received by September 9, 2014, while in-person applications could be made until September 15, 2014. Early voting ran from September 9, 2014, to September 15, 2014.[5]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Zone 4
- Amy Horn
- Preschool director
- Former kindergarten teacher
- B.S. in education and M.A. in teaching from University of Arkansas
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Amy Horn |
100% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 12 | |||
| Source: Tiffany Rouse, "Email communication with Benton County Elections Coordinator Kim Dennison," March 5, 2015 | ||||
Endorsements
Horn had received no official endorsements for her campaign as of September 10, 2014.
Campaign finance
No contributions or expenditures for Horn's campaign were reported as of September 10, 2014, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State.[6]
Past elections
Information about earlier elections can be found by clicking [show] at the right. | |
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2013
Curtis Clements ran unopposed for the Zone 2 board seat on September 17, 2013. | |
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Rogers School District election in 2014.[5]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| June 8, 2014 | First day for candidates to file to circulate petitions for ballot placement |
| July 1, 2014 | First day for candidates to file a petition of candidacy |
| July 8, 2014 | Deadline for candidates to file a petition of candidacy |
| Deadline for write-in candidate notices of intent | |
| July 14, 2014 | Deadline for candidates to submit a Statement of Financial Interest |
| July 18, 2014 | Applications for absentee ballots available |
| August 17, 2014 | Out of state and new voter registration deadline |
| September 9, 2014 | Deadline for absentee ballot applications by mail or electronic means |
| Early voting begins | |
| September 15, 2014 | Deadline for in-person applications for absentee ballots |
| Early voting ends | |
| September 16, 2014 | Election Day |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Arkansas school board elections, 2014
A millage question to continue the current millage rate for the school district was also on the ballot. All voting on the question was done absentee or early voting as there were no contested school board elections.[7]
| Rogers Schools Millage (2014) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 52 | 81.25% | ||
| No | 12 | 18.75% | ||
Election results via: Benton County These results are not certified.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Rogers + School + District + Arkansas"
See also
- Arkansas
- Rogers School District, Arkansas
- Arkansas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Rogers School District elections (2013)
- Benton County, Arkansas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Arkansas
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Margaret Koenig, "Telephone call with Benton County Clerk's office," August 13, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Benton County, Arkansas Quick Facts", accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Election Results," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Rogers School District, "SCHOOL BOARD LEGAL STATUS," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Arkansas Secretary of State, "2014 Election Dates," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Financial Disclosure Search," accessed September 10, 2014
- ↑ NWAonline.com, "Voters To Decide Four School Board Races In Benton County," September 16, 2014
| 2014 Rogers School District Elections | |
| Benton County, Arkansas | |
| Election date: | September 16, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Zone 4 • Amy Horn |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
