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Sachin Isaacs
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Sachin Isaacs is an at-large representative on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board in Minnesota. He was elected to a three-year term in the special election on August 9, 2016.
Biography
Isaacs earned a bachelor's degree in business from Winona State University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. His work experience includes serving as a senior product manager in clinical assessment with NCS Pearson.[1]
Elections
2016
One seat on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools school board in Minnesota was up for special election to a three-year term on August 9, 2016. The election was held to fill the seat Rob Duchscher vacated in March 2016. Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, Sachin Isaacs, Wendy Brekken, Christopher Dahling, John Millea, and Rachel Wetzsteon filed to run for the seat. Isaacs was elected to the board with 28.8 percent of the vote.[2][3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Sachin Isaacs |
28.8% | 2,171 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wendy Brekken | 19.6% | 1,476 | |
| Nonpartisan | Craig Angrimson | 13.4% | 1,012 | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Atherley | 12.7% | 956 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Millea | 8.9% | 668 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Dahling | 8% | 605 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rachel Wetzsteon | 7.6% | 576 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 1% | 78 | |
| Total Votes | 7,542 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 196 - ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN," accessed June 13, 2017 | ||||
2015
The election in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan featured four of the seven seats on the board up for at-large general election on November 3, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Joel Albright, Rob Duchscher, Jackie Magnuson, and Bob Schutte were up for election. All four incumbents filed to run for re-election, and they defeated challengers Craig Angrimson, Michael Atherley, and Sachin Isaacs for the four at-large seats. Angrimson previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the board in 2013.
Results
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, At-Large, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Jackie Magnuson Incumbent |
21.1% | 7,277 |
| Joel Albright Incumbent |
18.2% | 6,252 |
| Rob Duchscher Incumbent |
17.1% | 5,895 |
| Bob Schutte Incumbent |
17.1% | 5,879 |
| Michael Atherley | 8.8% | 3,031 |
| Sachin Isaacs | 8.2% | 2,836 |
| Craig Angrimson | 8.2% | 2,820 |
| Write-in votes | 1.31% | 451 |
| Total Votes | 34,441 | |
| Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Local Results in Dakota County," accessed November 4, 2015 | ||
Funding
Isaacs reported no contributions or expenditures to the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools administration during the election.[4]
Endorsements
Isaacs did not receive any official endorsements during the election.
Campaign themes
2015
Isaacs published the following on his campaign website:
| “ | My plan is based on a balanced approach that focuses on:
Preparing our children to be successful in the 21st century 1. 21st Century Skills These are critical skills that our children need to be successful in the Information Age. Key learning skills that need to be emphasized are:
Following the immediate adoption of learning skills into the teaching pedagogy, my vision goes further to include life and literacy skills. 2. Global Readiness Our world is more connected than ever. Our classrooms and work places are increasingly diverse. It is critical that we teach our children the skills to adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving global community. 3. Technology Technology can be a very powerful tool in the learning process. It has the potential to make learning interesting by engaging and challenging students. It can galvanize learning, life and literacy skills with practical application. It is our responsibility to leverage this tool to go beyond entertainment and become a valuable asset in education. Fostering a school environment that is conducive to learning 1. Great School Staff The backbone of every successful school system is its staff. It is very important to support the teachers and administrators with the resources they need to be successful and to promote professional development. 2. Effective Resource Management Every dollar in our budget needs to be optimized to benefit the learning and well being of our children. As a member of the school board I will partner with our financial administrators to ensure that our resources are directed towards our classrooms and our processes are streamlined to eliminate redundancies. 3. Community Engagement I believe that strong schools make strong communities and vise versa. To this end I would promote open and frequent communication between our community and the school board. I believe that it is critical that the community and school board are partners in our journey towards making ISD 196 a world class school district.[5] |
” |
| —Sachin Isaacs (2015)[6] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, Minnesota
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections (2016)
- Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections (2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Sachin Isaacs - School Board, "About Sachin," accessed October 28, 2015
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 196 - ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN," accessed June 13, 2017
- ↑ Sun This Week, "School District 196: Seven seek one open board seat," June 14, 2017
- ↑ Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, "District 196 Elections and Referendums," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Sachin Isaacs - School Board, "Sachin's Plan" accessed October 28, 2015
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools elections in 2016 | |
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | August 9, 2016 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Craig Angrimson • Michael Atherley • Wendy Brekken • Christopher Dahling • Sachin Isaacs • John Millea • Rachel Wetzsteon |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
| 2015 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools Elections | |
| Dakota County, Minnesota | |
| Election date: | November 3, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Joel Albright • Incumbent, Rob Duchscher • Incumbent, Jackie Magnuson • Incumbent, Bob Schutte • Craig Angrimson • Michael Atherley • Sachin Isaacs |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
