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Springfield Public Schools elections (2015)
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Three seats on the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education were up for general election on April 7, 2015.
The seats of incumbents Kris Callen and Bruce Renner and former board member Douglas Andrew Hosmer were up for election. Hosmer's resignation left a board seat vacant.[1] Renner and newcomers Patty Ingold, Swayne Benson Loftis, Jill Patterson and Francine Pratt competed for the three at-large seats. Callen did not file to run for re-election. Patterson, Pratt and Renner defeated the other two candidates to win the election.
About the district
- See also: Springfield Public Schools, Missouri
Springfield Public Schools is located in southwest Missouri in Greene County. The county seat is Springfield. This county is home to 283,870 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau.[2] In the 2011-2012 school year, Springfield Public Schools was the largest school district in Missouri and served 25,175 students.[3]
Demographics
Greene County outperformed the rest of Missouri in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found that 28.3 percent of county residents aged 25 years and older had attained a bachelor's degree, compared to 26.2 percent for Missouri as a whole. The median household income in Greene County was $40,337, compared to $47,380 for the state of Missouri. The poverty rate was 18.7 percent, compared to 15.5 percent for the entire state.[2]
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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 Springfield Board of Education consists of seven members elected at-large to three-year terms. There was no primary election, and the general election was held on April 7, 2015. Three seats were up for election in 2015.[1]
School board candidates had to file with their county elections department during the candidate filing period, which began on December 16, 2014, and ended on January 20, 2015. To vote in the 2015 general election, residents had to register by March 11, 2015. The absentee voting deadline was on April 1, 2015.[5]
Elections
2015
Candidates
At-large
- Bruce Renner
- Incumbent
Election results
| Springfield Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Jill Patterson |
26.5% | 21,666 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bruce Renner Incumbent |
23.4% | 19,138 | |
| Nonpartisan | Francine Pratt |
20.2% | 16,546 | |
| Nonpartisan | Patty Ingold | 17% | 13,932 | |
| Nonpartisan | Swayne Benson Loftis | 12.8% | 10,447 | |
| Total Votes | 81,729 | |||
| Source: Greene County Board of Elections, "Summary Report," April 10, 2015 | ||||
Endorsements
Incumbent Bruce Renner and challengers Jill Patterson and Francine Pratt received endorsements from the local affiliate of the Missouri National Education Association, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield News-Leader.[6][7][8]
Campaign finance
Candidates received a total of $3,975.00 and spent a total of $167.40 as of March 26, 2015, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.[9]
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Renner | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Patty Ingold | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Swayne Benson Loftis | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jill Patterson | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Francine Pratt | $3,975.00 | $167.40 | $3,807.60 |
Past elections
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2014Incumbent Denise Frederick and newcomer Tim Rosenbury ran unopposed and won the election by default.[10] 2013
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Key deadlines
The following dates were key deadlines for the Springfield Public Schools election in 2015:[5]
| Deadline | Event |
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| December 16, 2014 | First day for candidates to file nomination documents |
| January 20, 2015 | Last day for candidates to file nomination documents |
| February 24, 2015 | First day for absentee voting |
| February 26, 2015 | Last day to file first campaign finance report |
| March 8, 2015 | Last day to organize a campaign finance committee |
| March 11, 2015 | Last day to register to vote in the general election |
| March 30, 2015 | Last day to file second campaign finance report |
| April 1, 2015 | Last day for absentee voting |
| April 7, 2015 | Election Day |
| May 7, 2015 | Last day to file final campaign finance report |
Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Missouri elections, 2015
This election shared the ballot with general elections for county and municipal offices, along with local bond measures.[11]
Recent news
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for the terms Springfield Public Schools Missouri. These results are automatically generated from Google. Ballotpedia does not curate or endorse these articles.
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Springfield Public Schools, "Board of Education," accessed January 20, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States Census Bureau, "Greene County, Missouri," accessed February 3, 2014
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "ELSI Table Generator," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Missouri Election Results," accessed January 23, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jackson County Election Board, "2015 Missouri Election Calendar," accessed January 19, 2015
- ↑ Missouri NEA, "Local affiliates recommend school board candidates," accessed April 2, 2015
- ↑ Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, "See who the Chamber is backing on April 7," March 13, 2015
- ↑ Springfield News-Leader, "Our Voice: Renner, Pratt and Patterson are best for school board race," March 21, 2015
- ↑ Missouri Ethics Commission, "Candidates By Election Search," accessed March 26, 2015
- ↑ KTTS 94.7 FM, "No Need For Springfield School Board Election This April," January 26, 2014
- ↑ Greene County Board of Elections, "April 7, 2015 Municipal Election Candidates and Issues," accessed February 24, 2015
| 2015 Springfield Public Schools Elections | |
| Greene County, Missouri | |
| Election date: | April 7, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Bruce Renner • Patty Ingold • Swayne Benson Loftis • Jill Patterson • Francine Pratt |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
