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Round Rock Independent School District elections (2014)
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Five seats on the Round Rock Independent School District Board of Education were up for general election on November 4, 2014. Places 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 were on the ballot. Previously, trustees were elected to three-year terms. In order to complete the transition to members serving four-year terms, prior to the first date to file for place on the ballot, lots were drawn to determine which four board members would serve four-year terms and which one board member would serve a two-year term; the Place 1 seat was selected for a two-year election in 2014.
In the Place 1 race, incumbent Claudio Cruz was defeated by challenger Nikki Gonzales. Place 2 incumbent Diane Cox won re-election by defeating challenger Bryan Black. Since Place 5 incumbent Catherine Hanna did not file for re-election, three candidates sought her seat. Suzi David truimphed over Paul K. Emerson and Allen McKee in that race. Place 6 incumbent Paul J. Tisch defeated challenger Tony A. Pitts. Incumbent Terri Romere won re-election to Place 4 without opposition.
About the district
Round Rock Independent School District is located in both Travis County, Texas and Williamson County, Texas. Combined, the areas of Travis and Williamson Counties are home to 1,446,945 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[1] In the 2011-2012 school year, Round Rock Independent School District was the 22nd-largest school district in Texas and served 45,034 students.[2]
Demographics in Travis County
Travis County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 44.2 percent of Travis County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Travis County was $56,403 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Travis County was 17.4 percent, the same rate as the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Travis County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 81.0 | 80.3 |
| Black or African American | 8.9 | 12.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.8 | 38.4 |
Demographics in Williamson County
Williamson County overperformed in comparison to the rest of Texas in terms of higher education achievement in 2012. The United States Census Bureau found that 37.6 percent of Williamson County residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree compared to 26.3 percent for Texas as a whole. The median household income in Williamson County was $70,849 compared to $51,563 for the state of Texas. The poverty rate in Williamson County was 6.8 percent compared to 17.4 percent for the entire state.[1]
| Racial Demographics, 2013[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Race | Williamson County (%) | Texas (%) |
| White | 84.1 | 80.3 |
| Black or African American | 6.7 | 12.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Asian | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8 | 38.4 |
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 Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to four-year terms and serve at large. Previously, trustees were elected to three-year terms. In order to complete the transition to member serving four-year terms, prior to the first date to file for place on the ballot, lots were drawn to determine which four board member places would serve four-year terms and which one board member place would serve a two-year term. There
was
no primary election, and the general election
was
held on November 4, 2014. Five seats
were
up for election in 2014.[3]
Candidates began filing nominating petitions on July 19, 2014. The filing deadline for school board candidates to get on the ballot in the general election was August 18, 2014.[4]
Elections
2014
Candidates
Place 1
- Claudio Cruz
- Incumbent
- Nikki Gonzales
Place 3
- Diane Cox
- Incumbent
- Bryan Black
Place 4
- Terri Romere
- Incumbent and board secretary
Place 5
Place 6
- Paul J. Tisch
- Incumbent
- Tony A. Pitts
Election results
Place 1
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nikki Gonzales |
60.9% | 18,237 | |
| Nonpartisan | Claudio Cruz Incumbent | 39.1% | 11,701 | |
| Total Votes | 29,938 | |||
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 • Williamson County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 These results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Place 3
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Diane Cox Incumbent |
60.2% | 18,556 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bryan Black | 39.8% | 12,272 | |
| Total Votes | 30,828 | |||
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 • Williamson County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 These results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Place 5
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Suzi David |
38.3% | 11,292 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul K. Emerson | 32.5% | 9,568 | |
| Nonpartisan | Allen McKee | 29.2% | 8,618 | |
| Total Votes | 29,478 | |||
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 • Williamson County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 These results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Place 6
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Paul J. Tisch Incumbent |
61.7% | 17,207 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony A. Pitts | 38.3% | 10,666 | |
| Total Votes | 27,873 | |||
| Source: Travis County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 • Williamson County Clerk, "Unofficial Results," accessed November 6, 2014 These results are unofficial. They will be updated once certified election results are available. | ||||
Endorsements
No candidate publicly received an endorsement in this election.
Campaign finance
Candidates must file reports with the Texas Ethics Commission or the appropriate county clerk. They must disclose the amount of each contribution (or the value and nature of any in-kind contribution), the name and address of the individual or political committee making the contribution and the date of the contribution. Filers must also report all expenditures, including the date of an expenditure, the name and address of the person to whom the expenditure is made and the purpose of the expenditure.[5]
What was at stake?
Issues in the district
2014 bond package
In the May 2014 election, voters approved a $299 million bond package targeted at maintenance and new technology. As a result, the property tax for a homeowner with a median-valued home at $200,264 would be increased $42.60 per year. The bond package was split into three propositions. Proposition 1, approved by 63.6 percent of voters, utilized the majority of the package at $234.2 million, and it will accommodate district growth, provide maintenance and upgrade technology. Proposition 2, approved by 63 percent of voters, was worth $25.9 million and aims to broaden student access to technology. Proposition 3, garnering the approval of 59 percent of voters, was worth $38.9 million and will go towards the construction of fine art venues in the district.[6]
Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Round Rock Independent School District election in 2014:[4]
| Deadline | Event |
|---|---|
| July 19, 2014 | First day to file for place on general election ballot |
| August 18, 2014 | Last day to file for place on general election ballot |
| October 6, 2014 | Voter registration deadline |
| October 20, 2014 | Early voting begins |
| October 31, 2014 | Last day of early voting |
| November 4, 2014 | Election day |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Texas elections, 2014
This election shared the ballot with general elections for U.S. House seats, Texas state executive offices and one seat in the U.S. House Senate. It also shared the ballot with other county and municipal elections. There was one statewide measure on the ballot regarding the diversion of oil and gasoline tax revenues from the state's "Rainy Day Fund" into transportation funding.[4]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Round + Rock + Independent + School + District + Texas"
See also
- Texas
- Round Rock Independent School District, Texas
- Texas school board elections, 2014
- List of school board elections in 2014
- School board elections, 2014
- Travis County, Texas ballot measures
- Williamson County, Texas ballot measures
- Local ballot measures, Texas
External links
- Round Rock Independent School District
- Travis County, Texas
- Williamson County, Texas
- Texas Secretary of State
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 United States Census Bureau, "Travis County, Texas," accessed September 2, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed July 29, 2014
- ↑ Round Rock Independent School District, "Board of Trustees," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2014 Election Dates," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Texas Ethics Commission, "Campaign Finance Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Who File With Local Filing Authorities," September 1, 2013
- ↑ Community Impact Newspaper, "Voters approve Round Rock ISD's $299M bond," May 10, 2014
| 2014 Round Rock Independent School District Elections | |
| Travis County, Texas and Williamson County, Texas | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 1: • Incumbent, Claudio Cruz • Nikki Gonzales Place 3: • Incumbent, Diane Cox • Bryan Black |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
