Sarah Johansen

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Sarah Johansen is an at-large representative on the Wayzata Public Schools school board in Minnesota. First elected in 2013, Johansen won a new term in the at-large general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Johansen resides in Plymouth, Minnesota, with her husband and their three children. Johansen earned a bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College and a master's degree in management of human service organizations and clinical social work from the University of Michigan.[1] Johansen has worked as an adjunct professor at Augsburg College, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses. She also served as the acting director for a local university's youth development program for children in grades four through eight.[2]
Elections
2017
- See also: Wayzata Public Schools elections (2017)
Three of the seven seats on the Wayzata Public Schools school board in Minnesota were up for nonpartisan general election on November 7, 2017. Incumbents Andrea Cuene, Sarah Johansen, and Chris McCullough were all re-elected without opposition.[3]
Results
Wayzata Public Schools, At-large General Election, 4-year terms, 2017 |
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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33.76% | 4,240 |
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33.59% | 4,219 |
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32.65% | 4,100 |
Total Votes | 12,559 | |
Source: Wayzata Public Schools, "Certification Of Minutes Relating To School District General Election Including: Election Of School Board Members, Operating Referendum Levy, School Building Bonds, And Capital Projects Levy," accessed November 28, 2017 |
Funding
Johansen filed a form detailing that she had not spent or received more than $750.00 for her campaign. Because of this, she did not have to file additional reports.[4]
2013
- See also: Wayzata Public Schools elections (2013)
Sarah Johansen ran against eight fellow newcomers and won one of three vacant at-large school board seats in the general election on November 5, 2013.
Results
Wayzata Public Schools, At-large General Election, 4-year terms, 2013 |
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
21.9% | 1,607 | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
21% | 1,539 | |
Nonpartisan | ![]() |
15.2% | 1,112 | |
Nonpartisan | Ted Victor | 13.4% | 981 | |
Nonpartisan | Dan Haugen | 12.2% | 894 | |
Nonpartisan | Derek Diesen | 6.6% | 486 | |
Nonpartisan | David A. Lloyd | 3.7% | 268 | |
Nonpartisan | Bill Pritchard | 2.9% | 215 | |
Nonpartisan | Phil Napier | 2.7% | 200 | |
Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 29 | |
Total Votes | 7,331 | |||
Source: Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for Selected Contests in School District No. 284 - Wayzata," accessed December 18, 2013 |
Funding
Johansen reported $5,676.00 in contributions and $5,675.67 in expenditures to Wayzata Public Schools, which left her campaign with $0.33 on hand in the election.[5]
Endorsements
Johansen was endorsed by former Wayzata school board Chairs Pat Gleason and Greg Rye.[6]
Campaign themes
In an interview with Patch, Johansen listed the following campaign themes for 2013:
“ | My campaign-and if elected- my service on the Board, is grounded in building respect and trust with our community. I am dedicated to strengthening our curriculum so every student has the opportunity to participate in the classes and extra-curricular events of their choice. I am committed to a responsible use of tax payer dollars and fiscally prudent planning and spending. Finally, I believe in the excellence of our school and I want to get to work ensuring that we continue to offer a world class education for all students.
[...] The biggest opportunity and challenge facing Wayzata is the growth of our resident population. We are fortunate to live in a school district that is known for excellence. Generations of families remain in Wayzata and new families look to buy homes in our district because of the schools. It is essential, even in the face of unprecedented growth, that we protect our commitment to small learning communities and broad based opportunities for every learner. As your school board member, I want to continue to challenge the administration to ensure that all students have individualized learning plans and access to the academic and extracurricular opportunities of their choice. I will also work to make sure that all students- from our highest to our middle and challenged learners- get the support they need to reach their greatest potential. Finally, we must keep pace with our ever changing global society so that every Wayzata graduate is prepared for the college or career of their choice.[7] |
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—Sarah Johansen (2013)[1] |
Recent news
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See also
- Wayzata Public Schools, Minnesota
- Wayzata Public Schools elections (2017)
- Wayzata Public Schools elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stefanie Briggs, Plymouth Patch, "Wayzata School Board Candidate: Sarah Johansen of Plymouth," October 15, 2013
- ↑ Vote Sarah Johansen for Wayzata Schoolboard, "Meet Sarah," accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings: 2017 Municipal and School District Elections," accessed August 16, 2017
- ↑ Wayzata Public Schools, "2017 Campaign Financial Reports," accessed December 11, 2017
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through e-mail from Wayzata Public Schools on January 3, 2014
- ↑ Vote Sarah Johansen for Wayzata Schoolboard, "What your neighbors are saying about Sarah...," accessed October 23, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Wayzata Public Schools elections in 2017 | |
Hennepin County, Minnesota | |
Election date: | November 7, 2017 |
Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Andrea Cuene • Incumbent, Sarah Johansen • Incumbent, Chris McCullough |
Important information: | What's at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
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