Timothy Groover
Timothy Groover was a candidate for District 4 representative on the El Paso Independent School District school board in Texas. Groover was defeated in the by-district general election on May 6, 2017.
Elections
2017
Four of the seven seats on the El Paso Independent School District board of trustees in Texas were up for general election on May 6, 2017. In his bid for re-election to District 1, incumbent Robert Geske defeated Mariah Lauritzen. District 3 incumbent Susannah Byrd ran unopposed and won another term on the board by default. District 4 incumbent Diane Dye and former board member Russell Wiggs defeated Timothy Groover, but neither of them received a majority of the votes cast. Because of this, a runoff election was held on June 10, 2017, where Dye defeated Wiggs to retain her seat. The race for the District 5 seat included incumbent Chuck Taylor and challenger Miguel Rueda. Taylor won re-election to the seat.[1][2][3]
Results
| El Paso Independent School District, District 4 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Russell Wiggs |
45.53% | 758 |
| Diane Dye Incumbent |
34.17% | 569 |
| Timothy Groover | 20.30% | 338 |
| Total Votes | 1,665 | |
| Source: El Paso County Elections, "May 6, 2017 - Official Final Election Results," accessed June 6, 2017 | ||
Funding
Groover reported no contributions but $711.02 in expenditures to the El Paso Independent School District, which left his campaign with $711.02 in debt as of April 7, 2017.[4]
Campaign themes
2017
Groover participated in the following survey conducted by the VOTE411 Voter Guide. The questions provided by the guide appear bolded, and Groover's responses follow below.
Why are you running for a trustees position on the school board?
| “ | After 35 years of service to the country (20 years in US Army) and community (15 years at EPCC) I feel this is an excellent opportunity for me to be an advocate for the EPISD stakeholders. As a 15 year member of this community and with a child in the district I have a vested interest in the success of EPISD and guiding it to the great educational institution it can be. Given my background and experience in leadership and working with multiple agencies to accomplish complex projects makes me a qualified candidate for this position.[5] | ” |
| —Timothy Groover (2017)[6] | ||
Are you willing to have a student participate on the board?
| “ | The participation of a student would be a great asset to working as a unified district during open session. This would not only provide board members with a unique perspective from a valued stake holder, it would also provide an opportunity for mentoring the future leaders of our community. This could also be accomplished by establishing a student group with representative from schools that would meet with the board.[5] | ” |
| —Timothy Groover (2017)[6] | ||
What is your position on the DACA for children in your school district, should the district offer or continue to offer training for the parents or guardians of the children?
| “ | The primary function of EPISD is to provide quality education to all members of our community. DACA is a federal program and is not within the jurisdiction of EPISD. Many studies suggests that the DACA program is a valuable asset to many communities and allows students to focus on their education and not deportation. It is also suggested that by maintaining this program it will allow working parents to contribute to the community and establish a greater relationship and commitment to a common goal of a better life for all.[5] | ” |
| —Timothy Groover (2017)[6] | ||
What do you hope to accomplish during your term on the school board?
| “ | My desire is to make EPISD the best district in El Paso, where students, teachers, and staff are committed to learning and work. This can be accomplished by providing a cap on classroom size and providing competitive pay and benefits to retain and recruit teachers. Increase opportunities for technology related courses for students. Increase stakeholder involvement with town hall meetings and ensure fiscal responsibility and commitment to bond promises.[5] | ” |
| —Timothy Groover (2017)[6] | ||
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ El Paso Independent School District, "May 6, 2017 Board of Trustees Election," accessed February 20, 2017
- ↑ El Paso Independent School District, "Minutes of Meeting of Board of Trustees February 28, 2017," accessed April 10, 2017
- ↑ El Paso County Elections, "May 6, 2017 - Uniform Election Unofficial Final Election Results," accessed May 6, 2017
- ↑ El Paso Independent School District, "File Browser - Campaign Finance Reports," accessed April 17, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 VOTE411 Voter Guide, "EPISD Board of Trustees, District No. 4," accessed April 17, 2017
| El Paso Independent School District elections in 2017 | |
| El Paso County, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 6, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Incumbent, Robert Geske • Mariah Lauritzen District 3: • Incumbent, Susannah Byrd District 4: • Incumbent, Diane Dye • Timothy Groover • Russell Wiggs District 5: • Incumbent, Charles Taylor • Miguel Rueda |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Additional elections on the ballot • Key deadlines |
