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Victoria Henderson Weber
Victoria Henderson Weber ran for election to the Des Moines Public Schools school board to represent District 3 in Iowa. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Henderson Weber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Victoria Henderson Weber was born in Des Moines, Iowa. She earned a high school diploma from North High School. Her career experience includes working in public service. She has been affiliated with NAACP Des Moines.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa, elections (2023)
General election
General election for Des Moines Public Schools School Board District 3
Anna Campos defeated Victoria Henderson Weber in the general election for Des Moines Public Schools School Board District 3 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anna Campos (Nonpartisan) | 58.6 | 2,364 |
 | Victoria Henderson Weber (Nonpartisan)  | 40.3 | 1,627 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 4,035 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Henderson Weber in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Victoria Henderson Weber completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Henderson Weber's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Through my non-profit involvement, I have become known for championing civil rights, civic engagement, and social progress. While engaging in that work, I always ensure there is always a seat at the table for our young people.
After a decade in corporate America, I found my calling in community and smaller organizations. Currently, I help to address Iowa’s workforce transportation challenges through a career in public transportation.
I am also the mother of a DMPS student and understand the decisions the school board makes today will shape the opportunities and future of not just my son but all the community’s children.
- Equitable Education: Our students deserve learning environments they can thrive in; environments that transcend racial or socio-economic differences, environments that are culturally responsive and cultivated by teachers, staff, and administration that are representative of the communities they serve. Our students deserve an equitable opportunity to enjoy the freedom to learn.
- Community-Aligned Engagement: We must ensure the outcomes our students are able to achieve reflect the diverse values and aspirations that our community has for them. We need to prioritize conversations with students, parents, teachers, staff and the community to collaborate on resources and policies that support our student's educational needs.
- Student Outcomes Focus: The opportunities provided by the district must support closing the achievement gap for all students regardless of their zip code. We must equip our students with the education and skillsets needed to ensure excellence in both academic and career pursuits. This will help to ensure our students have the opportunity to pursue trade school, apprenticeships, college, or their other diverse aspirations.
Community-Aligned Engagement: creating policies that prioritize community input in decision-making processes, establishing channels for regular communication between the school system and the community, and ensuring educational policies align with the values of the community.
Student Outcomes: data-driven decision-making to track and improve outcomes, expanding education opportunities beyond traditional college paths, and implementing programs that provide support and resources to students in underserved areas.
Diversity and Inclusion: promoting diversity among teachers and staff, addressing issues of bias and discrimination in education, creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and students from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2023
