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Sally Fullmer
Sally Fullmer was a candidate for the Position 2 seat on the Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors in Washington. She lost to incumbent Bob Douthitt on November 5, 2013. Fullmer campaigned for a more cautious approach to Common Core standards and a reduction of board terms to four years.
Biography
Fullmer earned an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, Music Education and Piano Pedagogy from Seattle Pacific University. She has taught at schools in Seattle, Omaha, Nebraska and Papua New Guinea. Fullmer has served as the chair of the Comstock Neighborhood Council. She and her husband, Kurt, have three children who have attended Spokane Public Schools.[1]
Elections
2013
- See also: Spokane Public Schools elections (2013)
Fullmer sought election to the Position 2 seat on the Board of Directors. She ran against incumbent Bob Douthitt in the November 5, 2013 election.
Election results
| Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors, Position 2, Six-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Bob Douthitt Incumbent |
54.1% | 22,971 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sally Fullmer | 44.6% | 18,936 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write In | 1.3% | 558 | |
| Total Votes | 42,465 | |||
| Source: Spokane County Elections, "Election Results," November 26, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Fullmer reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[2]
2011
Fullmer first ran for the Position 5 seat on the board in the November 8, 2011 election. She was defeated by fellow challenger Deana Brower for a six-year term.[3]
| Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors, Position 5, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Deana Brower |
51.9% | 29,006 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sally Fullmer | 48.1% | 26,843 | |
| Total Votes | 55,849 | |||
| Source: Spokane County Elections | ||||
Endorsements
Fullmer's campaign website listed the following endorsements during the 2011 election:[4]
- Laurie H. Rodgers
- Gretchen McDevitt
- Jim McDevitt
- Breann Treffry
- Bob Griffing
Campaign themes
2013
Fullmer provided the following statement for the 2013 Local Voters' Pamphlet for Spokane County:[5]
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"Every child should have the opportunity for an outstanding education. I’ll be your voice on the board, focusing on improved academic results and returning money to classrooms. I have deep concerns about releasing local control to unproven Common Core nationalized standards that continue the current failed math program and the extensive collection of student data for sale to corporations. I will promote accountable leadership responsive to students, parents, teachers and taxpayers with full disclosure, efficient administration, four year board terms (currently six), and televised board meetings. Vote for me if you want district administrators’ recommendations carefully evaluated, not just rubberstamped." |
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 "Sally + Fullmer + Spokane + Schools"
See also
- Washington school districts
- Spokane Public Schools, Washington
- Spokane Public Schools elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Citizens to Elect Sally Fullmer, "Meet Sally," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Spokane County Elections, "November 8, 2011 General Election," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Citizens to Elect Sally Fullmer, "Endorsements," accessed August 5, 2013
- ↑ Spokane County Elections, "Online Voters Guide," accessed September 20, 2013
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