Wayne Boline
Wayne Boline was a candidate for the Place 6 seat on the Allen Board of Trustees in Texas. He lost election against incumbent Louise Master in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Biography
Boline served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980 until his retirement in 2003. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland-College Park. At the time of his candidacy, Boline was working as a senior manager with Raytheon. He also served as the board chair for the Defense Security Information Exchange. Boline volunteered his time as an assistant scout master with the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board at Collin College.[1]
Elections
2014
Wayne Boline competed with Louise Master for the Place 6 seat in the general election on May 10, 2014.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Louise Master Incumbent |
70.1% | 1,920 | |
| Nonpartisan | Wayne Boline | 29.9% | 820 | |
| Total Votes | 2,740 | |||
| Source: Collin County Elections, "Election Summary Report," May 10, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Boline did not report any contributions or expenditures to the district office.
Endorsements
Boline did not receive any official endorsements for his campaign.
Campaign themes
2014
Boline listed his reasons for running in 2014 on his campaign website:
| “ |
During a recent discussion on the school board election I was asked the question: “What unique skill or experience do you bring to the election that would benefit Allen ISD?” I would advocate a unique quality needed in a leader in the community; that is one of ‘perspective’. Many political candidates will put forth how long they have lived in a specific community, served in a specific position and sell that as a positive because they understand the community or the inner workings of the position. I would advocate to the contrary. While serving 23 years in the military I had to relocate about every three years. My family and I even moved three times in each of three years following retirement prior to my moving to Allen in 2006. Because of that fact my family made great sacrifices, especially our children. They were subjected to multiple school systems in multiple states and this allowed me to see the good, the bad, and the ugly in school systems. This gives me a unique perspective that most do not have. In fact the only reason we are in Allen is because we reached the point where we found the school system in our previous state of residence completely unacceptable. I saw firsthand what a poorly run school system can do to a child. I am a person of action. We moved because it was the only solution acceptable and available to salvage the education of our children. The main issue contributing to the failure was a lack of resources for the schools. When you have to purchase textbooks and microscopes for your child’s 4th grade classroom, there is a problem. The state we lived in prior to that had some of the best schools we had experienced. As you would expect, property taxes were much higher but it takes money, well spent and managed to provide a quality education. The resources available for those kids needing extra help, such as being on an IEP, were equal to those resources to address the gifted and talented kids. Support at both ends of the spectrum was amazing. This was especially critical and personal to me as one my children had to repeat third grade because of the exceptionally poor school system that provided his K-2 education. Every step of the way I was heavily involved in the schools via the PTA or something as simple as volunteering on a regular basis to laminate things for elementary teachers. I was able to interact with the staff, teachers, and other parents. I found throughout, with a few notable exceptions, the teachers and staff was doing the best they could with the resources they had. Teachers are our most precious resource and they should never go without. This diverse perspective on schools, and virtually every experience I’ve had, has prevented me from ever succumbing to the “That is the way it has always been done” syndrome and caused me to often question the way things are done while pursuing new or innovative ways to do things. I know this will be a positive contribution to Allen ISD as the board addresses the many challenges on the horizon. I’ve never been one to ‘settle’ and there are always ways to improve. I offer my unique perspective and experience and will collectively work and engage with the other sitting members to always keep Allen ISD on the cutting edge of innovation, technology, advancement of the arts and extra-curricular activities. I’ve lived a life of service and commitment and endeavor to continue that trend within this awesome town I’ve now called home since 2006. |
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| —Wayne Boline's campaign website, (2014) | ||
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Wayne Boline," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Wayne Boline for Allen ISD Place 6, "Issues," accessed May 5, 2014
| 2014 Allen Independent School District Elections | |
| Allen, Texas | |
| Election date: | May 10, 2014 |
| Candidates: | Place 6: • Wayne Boline • Louise Master Place 7: • Paul D. Jackson III • Mark Jones • Jimmy Trotter |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
