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Viola Klype
Viola Klype was a candidate for at-large representative on the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board in Arizona. She was defeated in the November 4, 2014, general election for two open seats.
Elections
2014
While incumbents Mary Lou Taylor and David Schapira were both up for re-election, did not file to run by the general filing deadline. The following five candidates ran for the open seats: Berdetta Hodge, Brandon Schmoll, DeeAnne McClenahan, Veekas Shrivastava and Viola Klype.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  DeeAnne McClenahan |
22.5% | 17,568 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brandon Schmoll |
20.4% | 15,984 | |
| Nonpartisan | Veekas Shrivastava | 20% | 15,669 | |
| Nonpartisan | Berdetta Hodge | 18.9% | 14,806 | |
| Nonpartisan | Viola Klype | 18.2% | 14,219 | |
| Total Votes | 78,246 | |||
| Source: Maricopa County Recorder, "General Elections Election Results," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2014
Klype provided the following statement on her campaign website:
| “ | I am running because I want to represent the students, the parents, the teachers, the staff, our community and our taxpayers. I believe working together we can make Tempe Union High School District exceptional. As a long- time resident of the district and as a parent, I would be honored to be your voice.
What is important to me? In these uncertain times, we’re faced with a complete overhaul of our school curriculum as dictated by the federal government in the form of the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Growing up in Poland in a similar system, I understand how government encroachment can effect a child’s education. While living in Poland, I was taught inaccurate, rewritten history as a child. Our oppressors were portrayed as heroes and our brothers. I was lucky to have true history lessons at home. It is imperative our children are taught accurate and factual material. We have a duty to make sure our children will receive the best possible education taught by inspiring teachers with the best educational resources. Our demanding world requires the students are successfully prepared for its challenges. We should expect responsibility, accountability, transparency and parental communication for the sake of our children.[2] |
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| —Viola Klype's campaign website (2014)[3] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Viola + Klype + Tempe + Union+ High + School + District"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maricopa County Education Service Agency, "2014 Governing Board Candidates," accessed September 30, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Viola Klype's campaign website, "Why I am running for school board," accessed September 30, 2014
| 2014 Tempe Union High School District Elections | |
| Maricopa County, Arizona | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Berdetta Hodge • Viola Klype • DeeAnne McClenahan • Brandon Schmoll • Veekas Shrivastava |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
