Ron Millican
Ron Millican was the District 7 representative on the Oklahoma City Schools Board of Education in Oklahoma. He won re-election against challenger Wilfredo Santos-Rivera on February 11, 2014. Millican was first elected to the board in 2010. District 7 covers ten K-12 schools on the eastern edge of Oklahoma City.[1]
Biography
Millican earned a Bachelor's degree from East Central University. He later received a Master's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. Millican spent three decades as a teacher, guidance counselor and principal prior to his retirement. He and his wife, Judy, have two adult children who graduated from district schools.[2]
Elections
2014
Ron Millican ran against challenger Wilfredo Santos-Rivera for the District 7 seat in the general election on February 11, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Ron Millican Incumbent |
72.9% | 223 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wilfredo Santos-Rivera | 27.1% | 83 | |
| Total Votes | 306 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma Secretary of State, "Annual School Election," accessed February 11, 2014 | ||||
Funding
As of January 15, 2014, Millican did not report any campaign contributions or expenditures to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.[3]
Endorsements
Millican did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
2010
Millican defeated fellow challenger Larry Collins in an April 6, 2010 runoff to replace Rivera in District 7. Millican and Collins advanced from a February 10, 2010 election with Rivera placing third.[4]
Campaign themes
2014
Millican listed the following priorities on his 2014 campaign website:
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Fiscal Responsibility As a member of the Oklahoma City Public Schools’ Board, Ron has fought to ensure that every dollar is spent wisely. Ron understands the importance of being a good steward of your tax dollars. Ron believes in the principles of a balanced budget, and that every dollar we spend should impact the lives and education of the children in Oklahoma City in a positive way. During his time on the board, Ron has supported the development of community partnerships that bring valuable resources to Oklahoma City Public Schools saving taxpayer pocketbooks including the new sports facilities at Webster Middle School provided by the Fields and Futures Foundation. Students First Ron has been a leader in ensuring that we put our students first when it comes to our resources. Understanding that the classroom is where students learn, Ron has supported new technology and innovative learning programs that engage students and teach them important skills to prepare them for college and careers. Ron understands that our educational tools have to keep up with today’s high-tech economy. Recently, Ron supported consolidation of administrative facilities and the movement of many administrative support positions the schools themselves to help ensure that services were being provided directly to the students. This move also decreases administrative costs and ensures that more dollars get to the classroom. Ron believes that our students have to be our top priority. Quality Teachers Ron believes that one of our greatest resources in education are our teachers. As a former educator himself, he has seen firsthand the importance of a quality teacher. Ron has done more than talk about his support for teachers. Ron supported the recent teacher pay raises and retention bonuses that help Oklahoma City compete to bring the brightest and most effective teachers to our classrooms. Ron also continues to support efforts to evaluate our professional development methods to ensure that our teachers are getting the training they need to teach even the most challenged of students. Hard Work Ron has seen Oklahoma City Public Schools come a long way under his leadership, but he understands that the work is not done. Our school system has momentum and is moving in the right direction. Ron will continue to provide prudent leadership and ensure that all Oklahoma City children are given the opportunity for a quality education that prepares them for the future. Ron regularly visits each of the schools in his district and takes a hands on approach to leadership. As you school board member, Ron promises that no one will work harder than him to fight for success for the children of Oklahoma City. |
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| —Ron Millican's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ron + Millican + Oklahoma + City + Public + Schools"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma City Public Schools, "Board of Education," accessed January 15, 2014
- ↑ Committee to Elect Ron Millican, "About," accessed January 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma, "Candidate Information," accessed January 15, 2014
- ↑ The Oklahoman, "Incumbents fall in Oklahoma City school elections," February 10, 2010
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Committee to Elect Ron Millican, "Priorities," accessed January 15, 2014
| 2014 Oklahoma City Public Schools Elections | |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | |
| Election date: | February 11, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 5: • Ruth Veales District 7: • Ron Millican • Wilfredo Santos-Rivera |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
