Sara Barron
Sara Barron was a candidate for Iowa City Community School District Board of Education. She sought election to an at-large seat on September 10, 2013, but was defeated.
Biography
Sara Barron earned her bachelor's degree from University of Iowa. Barron is a community relations director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County. She is a member of the ICCSD District Parent Organization, the ICCSD Facilities Master Planning Steering Committee, and the Grant Wood Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. She lives in Iowa City with her wife, Melissa, and their son Liam and daughter Mae.[1]
Elections
2013
Barron was defeated in an election for a four-year term on September 10, 2013, against eight other candidates for three school board member positions.[2]
Results
| Iowa City Community School District, At-large General Election, 4-Year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan |  Tuyet Dorau Incumbent |
16.1% | 3,738 | |
| Nonpartisan | Chris Lynch |
13.5% | 3,121 | |
| Nonpartisan | Brian Kirschling |
13.1% | 3,041 | |
| Nonpartisan | Phil Hemingway | 12.7% | 2,936 | |
| Nonpartisan | Karla Cook Incumbent | 11.5% | 2,671 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sara Barron | 11.1% | 2,563 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jason T. Lewis | 10.3% | 2,392 | |
| Nonpartisan | Gregg Geerdes | 8.7% | 2,019 | |
| Nonpartisan | James Tate | 2.8% | 659 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 53 | |
| Total Votes | 23,193 | |||
| Source: Johnson County Auditor, "September 10, 2013 School Election Results," accessed January 8, 2014 | ||||
Endorsements
Sara Barron received an endorsement from The Gazette on September 7, 2013.[3]
Campaign themes
Sara Barron's campaign website listed the following issues for her 2013 campaign.[4]
Equity
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"EQUITY: Every student in the Iowa City Community School District should have equal access to high-quality education and resources. As a steward of public education, Sara will work to ensure that every student in the district has equal access to the outstanding learning opportunities we provide. Sara will advocate for programs and curricula that are responsive to individual academic needs and respectful of all cultural, economic, social, and racial backgrounds. Sara believes that every student in the district has something to contribute to its overall diversity." |
Excellence
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"EXCELLENCE: A wide range of innovative programs will ensure that ICCSD students are ready to lead. Sara understands that our schools must invest in a range of programming for students of all abilities. She’ll see to it that we offer 21st-century educational opportunities and technology district-wide. Sara will also maintain a focus on the health and well-being of students and staff." |
Community
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"COMMUNITY The ICCSD can help to build strong families, neighborhoods, and community. Sara supports neighborhood schools and partnerships that benefit both the schools and the broader community. Sara believes that facility and program decisions need to be evaluated for their impact on community development, particularly in more vulnerable areas." |
Vision
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"VISION: Let’s listen to each other, work together, and move forward as one district. As a board member, Sara will be an engaged listener and learner, seeking opinions and perspectives from people throughout the district. Where disagreements or conflicting needs arise, Sara will balance the desires of the community with the advancement of the district as a whole. With leaders like Sara who are creative, thoughtful, respectful, and future-thinking, we can take decisive—not divisive—action." |
About the district
Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County, which is located in eastern Iowa. The city’s population is 70,133 according to the 2010 U.S. Census.[5]
Demographics
Iowa City outperforms the rest of Iowa based on higher education achievement while underperforming the rest of Iowa in median household income and ersons below poverty level. The 2010 U.S. Census found that the median household income in Iowa City is $41,956 compared to $50,451 for Iowa. The percentage of residents over 25 years old with a bachelor's degree or higher in Iowa City (58.2%%) than Iowa (24.9%). Iowa City has a higher poverty rate at 28.5% than the 11.9% rate for the entire state.[5]
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Sara Barron for School Board, "Meet Sara," accessed July 30, 2013
- ↑ Johnson County Auditor, "September 10, 2013 School Board Election," accessed September 11, 2013
- ↑ The Gazette.com, "Our endorsements for school board," accessed September 9, 2013
- ↑ Sara Barron for School Board, "Positions," accessed July 30, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 U.S. Census, "Quick Facts: Iowa City," accessed July 29, 2013
- ↑ Johnson County Election Services, "Election Returns," accessed July 29, 2013
