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Mike Krysl
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Mike Krysl was an at-large member of the Sioux City Community School District School Board in Iowa. He won re-election to his seat in the general election on September 8, 2015, by defeating challengers Daniel Greenwell, Robert Henderson and John Meyers.[1][2]
Biography
Krysl is the director of marketing at Blackbird Bend Corporation. All of his previous work experience involves marketing and communication. Krysl obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska.[3]
Elections
2015
Four of the seven seats on the Sioux City Community School District School Board were up for election on September 8, 2015. The available seats represented the district at-large.
Incumbents Mike Krysl, Michael McTaggart and Jackie Warnstadt won re-election to their seats, while newcomer David Gleiser won the fourth seat left open by incumbent Walt Johnson who did not file for re-election. Other candidates vying for the seats were Daniel Greenwell, Robert Henderson and John Meyers.[4][5][6]
Results
This election was held September 8, 2015.
| Sioux City Community School District, At-Large, 4-Year Term, General Election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Mike Krysl Incumbent |
16.9% | 2,467 |
| Michael McTaggart Incumbent |
16.7% | 2,440 |
| Jackie Warnstadt Incumbent |
16.7% | 2,434 |
| David Gleiser |
14.1% | 2,055 |
| Daniel Greenwell | 13.1% | 1,915 |
| John Meyers | 12.1% | 1,773 |
| Robert Henderson | 10.1% | 1,470 |
| Write-in votes | 0.42% | 62 |
| Total Votes | 14,616 | |
| Source: Woodbury County,' "Official Canvass School Board Election," accessed November 12, 2015 | ||
Funding
Krysl reported $3,700.00 in contributions and $3,700.00 in expenditures to the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, which left his campaign with $636.97 in the election.[7]
Endorsements
Krysl received an official endorsement from the Sioux City Education Association.[8]
About the district
The Sioux City Community School District is located in western Iowa in Woodbury County. The county seat is Sioux City. According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodbury County was home to 102,271 residents in 2014.[9] In the 2012-2013 school year, the Sioux City Community School District was the fourth-largest school district in Iowa and served 14,451 students.[10]
Demographics
Woodbury County underperformed in comparison to the rest of Iowa in terms of higher education achievement in 2013. The United States Census Bureau found 20.3 percent of county residents aged 25 years and older attained a bachelor's degree compared to 25.7 percent of state residents. The median household income in the county was $45,856 compared to $51,843 for the state of Iowa. The poverty rate in the county was 15.7 percent compared to 12.4 percent for the entire state.[9]
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Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Recent news
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See also
- Sioux City Community School District, Iowa
- Sioux City Community School District elections (2015)
- Newcomers and incumbents share the victories in Iowa's largest school district elections (September 9, 2015)
- Analysis of incumbency advantage in the 2014 school board elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Woodbury County, Iowa, "Official School Election Board," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, "Election Results," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Mike Krysl," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ Sioux City Community School District, "School Board Members," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, Iowa, "Official School Election Board," accessed August 11, 2015
- ↑ Woodbury County, "Election Results," accessed September 8, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, "IECDB State/Local Campaign Disclosure Reports," accessed February 2, 2016
- ↑ Sioux City Journal, "Sioux City Education Association endorses school board candidates," September 3, 2015
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 United States Census Bureau, "Woodbury County, Iowa," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "District Directory Information," accessed June 23, 2015
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Election Results and Statistics," accessed June 29, 2015
| 2015 Sioux City Community School District Elections | |
| Woodbury County, Iowa | |
| Election date: | September 8, 2015 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Mike Krysl • Incumbent, Michael McTaggart • Incumbent, Jackie Warnstadt • David Gleiser • Daniel Greenwell • Robert Henderson • John Meyers |
| Important information: | Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
