Eric Greene
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Eric Greene is the District 5 representative on the Central Kitsap School District school board in Washington. Greene was initially appointed to the position in 2008. Greene won a new term in the by-district general election on November 7, 2017.
Biography
Greene's professional experience includes working as a readiness requirements manager for the U.S. Navy and as a teacher in the Ocean Springs and Oak Harbor School Districts. He served for 12 years in the U.S. Navy as a surface warfare officer. Greene earned his bachelor's degree in athletic administration from the University of Southern Mississippi.[1][2]
Elections
2017
Two of the five seats on the Central Kitsap School District school board in Washington were up for by-district general election on November 7, 2017. A primary election for District 5 was held on August 1, 2017, because more than two candidates filed for the seat.
District 5 member Eric Greene defeated newcomer Jason Skifstad in the general election. They both defeated Robert (Bob) Grady in the primary, allowing them to advance to the general. District 1 board member Bruce Richards filed for re-election and ran unopposed, winning an additional term.[3]
Results
| Central Kitsap School District, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Eric Greene Incumbent |
62.51% | 7,035 |
| Jason Skifstad | 36.82% | 4,144 |
| Write-in votes | 0.68% | 76 |
| Total Votes | 11,255 | |
| Source: Kitsap County, "Unofficial Results for Election," accessed November 22, 2017These election results are unofficial and will be updated after official vote totals are made available. | ||
| Central Kitsap School District, District 5 Primary Election, 4-year term, 2017 |
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|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Eric Greene Incumbent |
58.67% | 4,587 |
| Jason Skifstad |
31.50% | 2,463 |
| Robert Grady | 9.38% | 733 |
| Write-in votes | 0.45% | 35 |
| Total Votes | 7,818 | |
| Source: Kitsap County, Washington, "Certified Results for Election," accessed August 15, 2017 | ||
Funding
Greene opted for mini reporting in this election, according to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[4] Candidates who opted for this had to keep a record of their contributors and expenditures, but were not required to report them. If they raised and spent more than $5,000 in aggregate or received more than $500 from any one contributor, including themselves, they would have had to switch their filing status from mini to full reporting.[5]
2013
Greene sought a second term on the board without opposition in the November 5, 2013, general election.
Results
| Central Kitsap School District, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Eric Greene Incumbent |
97.7% | 11,887 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 2.3% | 274 | |
| Total Votes | 12,161 | |||
| Source: Kitsap County Auditor, "Official Results for Election," accessed December 13, 2013 | ||||
Funding
Greene reported no contributions or expenditures to the Washington Public Disclosure Commission.[6]
Endorsements
Greene did not receive any endorsements in this election.
2009
Greene won his first full term on the board on November 3, 2009, against challenger Richard Romero.[7]
| Central Kitsap School District, District 5 General Election, 4-year term, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Eric Greene Incumbent |
60.9% | 8,207 | |
| Nonpartisan | Richard Romero | 39.1% | 5,264 | |
| Total Votes | 13,471 | |||
| Source: Kitsap County Auditor | ||||
Campaign themes
2017
Greene provided the below statement for the 2017 Kitsap County voters' pamphlet:[8]
| “ | I have been honored to represent Central Kitsap School District Area 5 since 2008, both as an appointed and elected school board member. For over nine years, I have focused on ensuring CKSD offers Kitsap County’s best learning opportunities for all students and that staff have the right tools to provide students with knowledge, skills, and confidence that translate to both college and careers.
During my most recent term, I championed development of CKSD’s Strategic Plan, a road map to greater future success for all CKSD schools. I am deeply committed to the strategic goals of student achievement, safe schools, skilled staff, community engagement and fiscal responsibility. I continue to advocate for using technology to improve instruction, increasing family engagement in the learning process, and creating additional learning options to reflect that one size does not fit all in public education. I strongly support building community partnerships to expand resources and real-world opportunities for students. I am eager to continue serving the community on the CKSD Board of Directors. I pledge to renew my focus on analyzing data from numerous sources, including student and community feedback, to continue improving the overall educational experience provided to CKSD students.[9] |
” |
| —Eric Greene (2017)[8] | ||
2013
Greene provided the below statement for the 2013 Kitsap County voters' pamphlet:[10]
| “ | I look forward to serving the stakeholders of Central Kitsap School District for four more years. Over the past 5+ years, I have been persistent in calling for a comprehensive strategic plan to ensure programs that further student achievement are resourced to the fullest extent possible while aligning with the district's Goals and Objectives. I have been resolute in insisting the school board govern in accordance with policy and procedure and will continue to fight for decisional positions based on data that matters in order to ensure that CKSD remain a good steward of public money.
CKSD has significant matters to address in the next several years. Among these are the selection of a permanent Superintendent, possible changes to elementary and secondary school configuration, and determining the best way to incorporate digital content into educating our students. I pledge to do my best to live up to the high expectations of the CK community and to work with my fellow board members, the administration, and the staff to make sure that these and other decisions are always in the best interests of our students. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as a CKSD Board Director.[9] |
” |
| —Eric Greene (2013)[10] | ||
See also
- Central Kitsap School District, Washington
- Central Kitsap School District elections (2017)
- Central Kitsap School District elections (2013)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Eric Greene," accessed August 19, 2013
- ↑ Central Kitsap Reporter, "Eric Greene newest school board member," June 27, 2008
- ↑ Kitsap County, "2017 Candidates Who Filed," accessed May 25, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed October 10, 2017
- ↑ Washington State Public Disclosure Commission, "New Candidates," accessed June 22, 2017
- ↑ Washington Public Disclosure Commission, "Local Candidates," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Kitsap County Auditor, "November 3, 2009 General Election Results," accessed August 19, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kitsap County, "Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet," accessed June 20, 2017
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Kitsap County Auditor, "Local Voters' Pamphlet," accessed September 27, 2013
| Central Kitsap School District elections in 2017 | |
| Kitsap County, Washington | |
| Election date: | Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 |
| Candidates: | District 1: Incumbent, Bruce Richards District 5: Incumbent, Eric Greene • Robert (Bob) Grady • Jason Skifstad |
| Important information: | What was at stake? |
