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Susan Meek
Susan Meek is a member of the Douglas County School District Board of Directors in Colorado, representing District A. She assumed office on December 2, 2019. Her current term ends in 2027.
Meek ran for re-election to the Douglas County School District Board of Directors to represent District A in Colorado. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Meek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Susan Meek was born in Miami, Florida. She earned a high school diploma from Satellite High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in international business from James Madison University in 1991 and an M.B.A. in business economics and public policy from George Washington University in 1994. Her work experience includes serving in management and an education consultant for various organizations, including the Naval Air Systems Command, the Colorado Association of School Boards, and Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology.[1][2]
Elections
2023
See also: Douglas County School District, Colorado, elections (2023)
General election
General election for Douglas County School District Board of Directors District A
Incumbent Susan Meek defeated Andy Jones in the general election for Douglas County School District Board of Directors District A on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Meek (Nonpartisan)  | 52.9 | 66,740 |
 | Andy Jones (Nonpartisan) | 47.1 | 59,536 | |
| Total votes: 126,276 | |||
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Endorsements
Meek received the following endorsements.
- Douglas Cnty. Sch. Brd. Memb. David Ray (Nonpartisan)
- Douglas County, Colo., Democratic Party
- Denver Area Labor Federation
- Douglas County Parents
- Everytown for Gun Safety
Pledges
Meek signed the following pledges.
2019
See also: Douglas County School District, Colorado, elections (2019)
General election
General election for Douglas County School District Board of Directors District A
Susan Meek defeated Andy Jones in the general election for Douglas County School District Board of Directors District A on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Meek (Nonpartisan) | 51.1 | 47,566 |
| Andy Jones (Nonpartisan) | 48.9 | 45,526 | |
| Total votes: 93,092 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Susan Meek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Meek's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Serving as a school board member is demanding, with a steep learning curve and the potential for significant consequences resulting from poor decisions. Since being elected to the board, I’ve worked to become more knowledgeable in how to be an effective board director. I've successfully collaborated with our diverse board to strengthen our district. Thanks to choices made over the past four years, our student academic scores continue to improve and outpace others.
As a collaborative leader, I recognize the value of all voices and have a proven track record of unifying people around a shared vision. My experience in education leadership equips me with an understanding of the complex school board oversight role. With my skills and experience, I am well-prepared to foster partnerships and engage the public to strengthen our community.- Ensure our schools are safe and welcoming for every student
- Establish stable and equitable teaching and learning environments
- Create a culture of trust based on transparency, accountability, and connecting with our community
I have spent that past 10 years supporting public education at the state level, where I work with school districts and school boards across Colorado. My focus has primarily been on school finance, education policy, and governance trainings.
Why this movie speaks to me is the leadership traits that are highlighted in the movie given the highly contentious environment. It feels similar to serving on a school board over the past four years during the most tumultuous time in recent history for public education. Navigating the past four years has been challenging and it requires a skill set that is focused on how to bring people together as opposed to attack and divide.
I was seventeen years old, a Junior attending Satellite High School near Cape Canaveral, Florida. We routinely watched these launches and many of my friends' parents worked at the Kennedy Space Center. It is a moment that I will never forget. This memory serves as a reminder of the importance to help students who experience traumatic experiences.
Among my key priorities is the establishment of safe and welcoming schools. This entails working closely with parents, teachers, and students to continually review and refine all school policies. The voice of each stakeholder group is essential to maintain balance and each of these stakeholders have rights that help provide a roadmap for charting the course forward.
Another top priority is the cultivation of a culture characterized by trust, transparency, and accountability. This requires the establishment of transparent lines of communication with parents, teachers, and students to actively seek their input and provide regular updates on board decisions and ongoing initiatives.
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Other survey responses
Ballotpedia identified the following surveys, interviews, and questionnaires Meek completed for other organizations. If you are aware of a link that should be added, email us.
2019
Susan Meek did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Douglas County School District Board of Directors District A |
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Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Susan Meek", accessed September 13, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2023
