Stephanie Gurin
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Stephanie Gurin is an at-large member of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District Board of Education in New York. She was first elected to the board in the general election on May 19, 2015.[1]
Gurin partnered with fellow challenger Adam Kleinberg to form a candidate slate in the 2015 general election. They supported each other's candidacies and successfully asked voters to put both of them on the board.[2]
Gurin previously ran for a seat on the board. She lost the general election on May 20, 2014.[3]
Biography
Stephanie Gurin is a resident of Suffolk County. Gurin moved into the Half Hollow Hills Central School District in 2000 and served as the president of the district's Parent-Teacher Association's council for the 2013-2014 school year.[4][5]
Elections
2015
Two of the seven at-large seats on the Half Hollow Hills Central School District Board of Education were up for general election on May 19, 2015. Voters could vote for both seats in the election on a joint ballot. The two candidates who received the most votes were elected to the board.
No incumbents filed to run for re-election. The race featured four candidates—Stephanie Gurin, Adam Kleinberg, Scott McElhiney and Adrian Montalvo—running for the two open seats. Gurin and Kleinburg won election to the board.
The candidates split into two factions. Gurin and Kleinburg ran together as a slate, and McElhiney and Montalvo ran as a slate.
Results
| Half Hollow Hills Central School District, At-Large General Election, 3-year term, 2015 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Stephanie Gurin |
32% | 1,488 | |
| Nonpartisan | Adam Kleinberg |
31.8% | 1,476 | |
| Nonpartisan | Scott McElhiney | 19.1% | 887 | |
| Nonpartisan | Adrian Montalvo | 17.1% | 794 | |
| Total Votes | 4,645 | |||
| Source: Half Hollow Hills Central School District, "Media," accessed June 3, 2015 | ||||
Funding
Gurin reported no contributions or expenditures to the New York State Board of Elections in the election.[6][7]
Endorsements
Gurin did not receive any official endorsements for this election.
2014
Stephanie Gurin and four other challengers lost to incumbents Diana Acampora, Paul Peller and Betty DeSabato for the three at-large seats in the general election on May 20, 2014. Acampora, Peller and DeSabato ran together as a slate.[8]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Diana Acampora Incumbent |
15.8% | 1,179 | |
| Nonpartisan | Paul Peller Incumbent |
14.9% | 1,116 | |
| Nonpartisan | Betty DeSabato Incumbent |
14.8% | 1,106 | |
| Nonpartisan | Adam Kleinberg | 14.7% | 1,097 | |
| Nonpartisan | Stephanie Gurin | 13.2% | 987 | |
| Nonpartisan | Matthew Glaser | 10.6% | 797 | |
| Nonpartisan | Alan Lacher | 8.8% | 661 | |
| Nonpartisan | Craig Gardy | 7.2% | 542 | |
| Total Votes | 7,485 | |||
| Source: Half Hollow Hills Central School District, "Home," accessed May 21, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Gurin did not file a campaign finance report with the New York State Board of Elections during the election.[9][10]
Endorsements
Gurin did not receive any endorsements during the election.
Campaign themes
2015
Gurin and Kleinberg highlighted the following statement on their campaign website:
| “ | Hello Residents of Half Hollow Hills. As you may remember, we both ran for the Board of Education last year. We both believed then, and still believe now, that the children and their education is the top priority, that communication and openness between the board, administration and district residents is the key to a successful district, and that all community members deserve a voice. Another year has gone by and we continue to believe that we can offer the Half Hollow Hills community a superior path for the future. Therefore, we have decided to combine our efforts and join together to run for election this year. There are two seats available and we feel that with the strong support we had and hopefully still have, along with our combined ideas and experience, we are ready and able to fill those seats. We are looking forward to speaking to the members of the Half Hollow Hills community, listening to your concerns, and sharing our views that will detail how, if elected to the Board of Education, we will help lead our district through these challenging educational times. Over the next several weeks we hope we will earn your trust and your vote. Thank you.[11] | ” |
| —Stephanie Gurin and Adam Kleinberg's campaign website (2015)[12] | ||
2014
Gurin's campaign website listed the following campaign themes for 2014:
| “ | An important issue in the HHH District is reuniting the community following a difficult period where fiscal realities and declining enrollment required the closure of two schools. With the closure decisions behind us, I want to help refocus the community on cultivating an environment where students and education are the number one priority. Striving for excellence in education is a must in our great district. It is important to maintain positive and effective community relations and communications, while being fiscally responsible. To achieve these goals, I will continue to maintain the strong community presence that I have demonstrated in the many leadership roles I have held since moving into the district in 2000. As PTA Council President, I have already been working intensely on the smooth transition of students and parents to their new schools in the Fall due to school closings and redistricting.
Because fiscal constraints will be with us for many years to come, I will work collaboratively with all the stakeholders to review programs and ensure that we spend wisely to reach as many students as possible and be on the forefront of new innovations and technology to foster 21st Century Learners.[11] |
” |
| —Stephanie Gurin campaign website (2014)[5] | ||
Recent news
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See also
- Half Hollow Hills Central School District, New York
- Half Hollow Hills Central School District elections (2015)
- Half Hollow Hills Central School District elections (2014)
- Embroiled incumbents see differing outcomes in May 19 school board elections across five states (May 21, 2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Newsday, "Long Island School Elections 2015-16," accessed May 20, 2015
- ↑ Vote for Adam Kleinberg & Stephanie Gurin for HHH BOE Trustees Facebook, "About," accessed April 28, 2015
- ↑ Half Hollow Hills Central School District, "Home," accessed May 21, 2014
- ↑ Half Hollow Hills Central School District, "Parent-Teacher & Parent-Teacher Student Associations," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Facebook, "About," accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Campaign Financial Disclosure: Expenditure Search Page," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Campaign Financial Disclosure: Contribution Search Page," accessed July 8, 2015
- ↑ Facebook, "Peller, Acampora & DeSabato for HHH School Board," accessed May 19, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Contribution Search," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Expenditure Search," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote for Adam Kleinberg & Stephanie Gurin for HHH BOE Trustees Facebook, "About," accessed May 5, 2015
| 2015 Half Hollow Hills Central School District Elections | |
| Suffolk County, New York | |
| Election date: | May 19, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Stephanie Gurin • Adam Kleinberg • Scott McElhiney • Adrian Montalvo |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
