Staci Barker

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Staci Barker

Nonpartisan

Lewisville Independent School District, Place 7

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Tracy Scott Miller

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

May 6, 2023

Education

Bachelor's

Texas Tech University, 2006

Graduate

New York University, 2007

Personal

Birthplace

Wichita Falls, Texas

Religion

Christian

Profession

Analyst

Staci Barker is a member of the Lewisville Independent School District in Texas, representing Place 7. She assumed office on May 15, 2023. Her current term ends in 2026.

Barker ran for election to the Lewisville Independent School District to represent Place 7 in Texas. She won in the general election on May 6, 2023.

Biography

Staci Barker was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. Barker's professional experience includes working as a research and strategic priorities analyst, teacher, campus administrator, district administrator, and regional consultant. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University in 2006 and a graduate degree from New York University in 2007.

Elections

2023

See also: Lewisville Independent School District, Texas, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Lewisville Independent School District, Place 7

Staci Barker defeated Jacob Anderson and Ashley Jones in the general election for Lewisville Independent School District, Place 7 on May 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Staci Barker (Nonpartisan)	44.3	7,081
	Submit photo	Jacob Anderson (Nonpartisan)	30.0	4,792
	Submit photo	Ashley Jones (Nonpartisan)	25.6	4,095

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,968
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Thronn Hicks (Nonpartisan)

2022

See also: Lewisville Independent School District, Texas, elections (2022)

General election

General election for Lewisville Independent School District, Place 4

Incumbent Katherine Sells defeated Staci Barker in the general election for Lewisville Independent School District, Place 4 on May 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Katherine Sells (Nonpartisan)	57.2	8,080
		Staci Barker (Nonpartisan)	42.8	6,048

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,128
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Carey Turner (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Staci Barker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a mom with a middle schooler in the district and as an educational consultant and analyst with school, district, and regional leadership experience, I understand the challenges facing children, parents, and teachers. I decided to run to stand up for those in school communities who need our support.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I will work to protect the health and wellbeing of students and staff.
• I will support rigorous and relevant instruction for all students across the district.
• I will work to equip staff to meet the needs of all diverse student needs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about ensuring that every student receives the best educational experience possible, not dependent upon where they live or where they come from. That requires equity of resources, including funding, infrastructure, staffing, etc. both across districts but also within districts.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my parents. For as long as I have remember, they have set an example for me for how to move forward with my own goals and within my community. My mother took ten years to complete her Bachelor's degree, taking classes at night and working hard through challenging coursework. She tells me all the time that education is something no one can take away from you. Now here I am, an educator with a PhD, working to make sure that the education our children get is worthy of holding on to. My father was active in the community, working as a precinct chair, taking me with him to volunteer at United Way. He has inspired me to engage with my community.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

One of the most important characteristics for an elected official is integrity. Many times, especially during a campaign, a candidate will attempt to say what voters want to hear, only to say something else to a different audience, or to shift message once elected. My goal is to maintain the integrity of my values and policy positions, regardless of with whom I am speaking and to bring those values and positions with me into office. I recently had an audience member tell me, regarding my response to a question in a form, "You gave an unpopular answer to a tough crowd, and I really respect you for that." That is the kind of person I am.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have a passion for ensuring that every child has the best possible educational experience, regardless of their zip code or their background. I could tell you about my dissertation topic, and the research I've done on the correlations between district factors like demographics and educational outcomes, but when you walk into schools in different neighborhoods, you can see and feel the difference, and I will work tirelessly to close that gap. That passion and determination make me a strong advocate for all students in the district. I'm also a researcher, so I follow the data. Being data-driven allows me to think through decision-making from a systematic lens, considering the unintended consequences and shifts from various angles. That kind of decision-making is imperative in a governing role.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. My seventh grade English teacher assigned it (the abridged version), and I have re-read it (the non-abridged version!) so many times, I've had to buy multiple copies of the book. Not to mention having seen every movie version made (including the black and white adaptation we watched back in English class!) and having seen the musical adaptation in more cities than I can remember. For me, the book makes you question what you think you know about good and evil, about rich and poor, about those with power and those without.

Who are your constituents?

The constituents of the Board of Trustees are all members of the school community. First, this includes the students who receive the education that the Board is entrusted to govern. Second, this includes district staff that the board makes policy decisions governing their employment and a myriad of processes within their roles. Third, this includes parents who partner with the district for the education of their children. Lastly, this includes broader community members and business leaders, individuals whose taxes fund the school budget regardless of whether they have children in the district. All these stakeholders have a vested interest in ensuring that tomorrows adults have an education that leads today's children to be productive citizens in society. The Board must balance the needs and perspectives of all these stakeholders.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

We need to ensure that we are having a conversation about what we can do as a community to keep each other safe. Whether that is around protocols for COVID, for threats of violence, or for mental wellness, we need to come together and consider what is best for everyone. We will continue to face issues of health and safety, and if we can agree to work together to make decisions about what’s best for students, we can be the kind of community that everyone is proud to be a part of. That's the kind of community I want to help create.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

We have seen the benefits of counseling for students—we should consider having readily available counseling and mental health support for staff, whether that is provided through benefits, through an on-staff role, or outside resources (apps, local programs, etc.).

Teachers were stressed long before the pandemic with more and more demands put upon them. Teachers don’t need elected officials and outsiders with political agendas combing through their lesson plans. They need to be treated like the professionals they are, provided with both a physically and emotionally safe environment to grow themselves so they can grow students.

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