Tracy McMillan

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Tracy McMillan

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Last election

June 25, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Orem, Utah

Religion

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Profession

Stay-at-home mom

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Tracy McMillan ran for election to the Alpine School District to represent District 5 in Utah. She lost in the primary on June 25, 2024.

McMillan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Tracy McMillan was born in Orem, Utah. Her career experience includes working as a stay-at-home mom and licensed realtor.

Elections

2024

See also: Alpine School District, Utah, elections (2024)

General election

General election for Alpine School District, District 5

Incumbent Mark Clement defeated John T. Gadd in the general election for Alpine School District, District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Clement (Nonpartisan)	65.1	15,147
		John T. Gadd (Nonpartisan)	34.9	8,135

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,282
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Alpine School District, District 5

Incumbent Mark Clement and John T. Gadd defeated Tracy McMillan in the primary for Alpine School District, District 5 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Clement (Nonpartisan)	48.5	4,512
✔		John T. Gadd (Nonpartisan)	30.3	2,818
		Tracy McMillan (Nonpartisan)	21.2	1,975

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,305
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alicia Alba (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Tracy McMillan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McMillan'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.

My name is Tracy McMillan and I live in Pleasant Grove. I was raised in Lindon, graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, and have lived in the PG/Lindon area for over 30 years. I am passionate about serving others and helping children reach their full potential. I have 5 children (16, 13, 10, 7, 6) and a husband who shares my love of service and is supportive of our family and others. I obtained my real estate license and have been working as a real estate agent since 2016. I love helping families find their dream homes. But even with that opportunity my focus has been on raising my children and serving in my community. I have served as secretary and president of Lindon Elementary PTA, as well as on several PTA committees. I have also participated as a member of the Lindon Elementary School Community Council. Opportunities to serve have also come through youth and high school sports, PG/Lindon Cares, and Little Miss Lindon. Participation in many organizations in my church community has given me opportunities to regularly serve with children and youth.

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?

• CARE

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  Education is not just about curriculum and programs; it is about PEOPLE. I truly love people. I will work to know the people and needs in the schools that I represent. As I make decisions as an ASD Board member, I will remember those whom I represent and the boundless potential of our students.
• COMMUNICATE ​ Open and honest communication along with operational transparency are key to building trust and working relationships. As your representative I will make sure that opportunities, challenges, information, data, and possibilities are clearly communicated allowing you to maximize your part in public education. COLLABORATE ​ I look forward to collaborating with stakeholders in creating educational opportunities across Alpine School District. Together we will serve all students as we strive to help them achieve educational excellence. As the African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
• ADVOCATE​ Education is not one size fits all. Every student has different learning needs and abilities. Along with general education, I believe that providing a wide variety of learning opportunities for students through specialty curriculums such as STEM, PE, and the arts provides opportunities for kids to grow, learn, and develop their individual talents and passions that help them to advance academically. When kids participate in things they are interested in, they want to go to school and they want to advance and grow academically. I will listen to and advocate on behalf of the constituents and schools I represent. I want to help build a place where students can grow and excel, and families can feel comfortable sending their children.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about making sure that schools are funded in a way that provides the best opportunities for student growth and development, and that teachers are fairly and competitively compensated. I am also passionate about making sure that the public funds applied for education are used appropriately and that there is accountability to the taxpayers.

I believe that there should be equal opportunities for students to succeed, whether that is in special education, advanced learning, athletics, art, etc. Access to special programs should be open to all.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"Kindness and Wonder: Why Mr. Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever" by Gavin Edwards

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

Elected officials should be honest, transparent, and communicative with constituents.

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

My time as a competitive gymnast helped me develop mental toughness, attention to detail, and the ability to persevere when things are difficult.

My time as a mother raising my five children has helped me develop patients, compassion, and the ability to really listen to the needs of others.

My time serving in church and community has helped me to develop empathy and understanding.

My time working as a realtor has helped me develop skills in communication and negotiation.

All of these qualities developed through these and other experiences shape who I am, and will help to make me a successful officeholder.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Core responsibilities of a local school board member are:

1) Advocate for constituents at the district level
2) Budget input and oversight
3) Policy approvals

4) Hiring district superintendent and administrator

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event that i have a clear memory of is the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers on September 11, 2001. I was 14 years old at the time.

Hearing the stories of those who jumped in to help and care for others during and after the attacks has inspired me in my life to know that it "takes a village" to care for those around us and to make our society work.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

If I could be any fictional character it would be Hermione Granger from the "Harry Potter" series. She is smart, brave, true to herself, and will do whatever it takes to protect the people she cares most about.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

Public Education is not one size fits all. I strongly believe that parents should have options that best fit their child’s needs and that it is the responsibility of the school district to find the best ways to support parents and fill those education needs.

Who are your constituents?

All those who reside within the Alpine School District, but more specifically voter district 5 which encompasses the eastern side of Lindon, Pleasant Grove, and the south-eastern side of American Fork, Utah.

I also recognize that as a school board member, my views and my vote will impact all of those within the Alpine School District, regardless of which voting district they reside in. This includes teachers, students, parents and voters.

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

It is important to listen to feedback from parents, teachers, and students. This allows board members to work with administrators to implement policies and procedures that meet individual school needs.

Stakeholders feel supported when they feel like they have been heard and that their feedback is valued.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Relationships are built through personal connection. It is important to attend PTA, SCC, and city council meetings. PTA members and city council members are stakeholders that I will work with specifically to build relationships in the broader community.

Working with teachers and getting their feedback is also important as they are a key component to children's education.

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

Good teaching is when a teacher cares about their students and works to meet them where they are at so they can set them up for success.

This is best measured through the district program to create a culture of connection. For example, I love how Lindon Elementary and Oak Canyon Junior High School have worked to build connection through the implementation of a home-room program and a "trusted adult" initiative.

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

Building relationships with legislators and advocating for additional funding is paramount. The other part of that is educating and encouraging voters to take similar actions. This will help state legislators understand the need for additional funding.

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Principles that drive safety in schools are prevention, intervention, collaboration, continuous improvement, and equity and inclusion.

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

We need to help students/faculty/staff understand that feelings are mentionable and manageable. This can be achieved through continued support for access to mental health resources like having psychologists and social workers in the schools.

Describe your ideal learning environment for students.

The ideal learning environment would be that every student knows that someone cares about them, believes in them, and is given the tools and opportunities to succeed and pursue their interests.

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district?

Openly communicating and sharing information quickly is a key method for building relationships with parents. This includes responding to feedback, whether via email, text, phone call, or in person.

What are your preferred strategies for faculty, staff, and administration recruitment?

Offering competitive hiring packages and pay are the top ways to recruit quality and qualified teachers and administrators.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Government accountability is a core value of American democracy. In the Declaration of Independence, our founding document, Jefferson wrote "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." A government cannot derive its powers from the consent of the governed if there is no accountability.

Financial transparency is a key driver in observing government and creating accountability. "The consent of the governed" is given primarily through the funding of government. If governments cannot show that tax money is used appropriately, it should be the right of the governed to with hold that until changes are made.

Financial transparency is especially important as it relates to school districts. Public money goes towards schools on local levels, thus impacting taxpayers where they live.

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