Sheril Logan

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Sheril Logan

Nonpartisan

Prior offices

Wichita Public Schools, At-large

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Education

High school

Anthony High School

Bachelor's

Wichita State University

Graduate

Wichita State University

Other

Wichita State University

Personal

Profession

Educator

Sheril Logan was an at-large member of the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education in Kansas. She assumed office on July 1, 2011. She left office on January 8, 2024.

Logan ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education in Kansas. She won in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Logan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

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Logan was born in Anthony, Kan., and has lived in the state her whole life. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education and her specialist degree in administration from Wichita State University (WSU). She has worked part-time at the university's college of education as a grant and handbook writer.

Logan has worked as a classroom teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. She was also assistant dean of the WSU College of Education. She has three children who attended district schools.

Elections

2019

See also: Wichita Public Schools, Kansas, elections (2019)

General election

General election for Wichita Public Schools, At-large

Incumbent Sheril Logan defeated Joseph Shepard in the general election for Wichita Public Schools, At-large on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheril Logan (Nonpartisan)	52.8	17,666
		Joseph Shepard (Nonpartisan)	46.6	15,606
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	202

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Wichita Public Schools, At-large

Joseph Shepard and incumbent Sheril Logan defeated Trish Hileman and Brent Davis in the primary for Wichita Public Schools, At-large on August 6, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joseph Shepard (Nonpartisan)	32.9	5,452
✔		Sheril Logan (Nonpartisan)	29.8	4,925
		Trish Hileman (Nonpartisan)	24.7	4,089
		Brent Davis (Nonpartisan)	12.6	2,088

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2015

See also: Wichita Public Schools elections (2015)

Three seats on the board of education were up for election on April 7, 2015. District 3 incumbent Barbara Fuller was the only incumbent running unopposed. At-large incumbent Sheril Logan faced challenger Michael Capps. District 4 incumbent Jeffery Davis faced challenger Joshua Blick. Davis unofficially withdrew from the District 4 race after the deadline to remove his name from the ballot. Despite this, Davis still won the election, as did fellow incumbents Logan and Fuller.

Results

Wichita Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Sheril Logan Incumbent	63.2%	15,876
	Nonpartisan	Michael Capps	36.2%	9,096
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	0.6%	143
Total Votes				25,115
Source: Sedgwick County, "April 7th, 2015 General Election: Official Results," April 13, 2015

Funding

Logan reported $8,180.00 in contributions and $8,180.00 in expenditures to the Sedgwick County Election Office, which left her campaign with no cash on hand in this election.

Endorsements

Logan was endorsed by former President of United Teachers of Wichita Paul Babich.

2011

General

Wichita Public School, At-Large General Election, 4-year term, 2011
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Sheril Logan	41.6%	8,158
	Nonpartisan	Phil Neff	36.4%	7,128
	Nonpartisan	Carly Miller	21.7%	4,251
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	0.3%	67
Total Votes				19,604
Source: Sedgwick County Election Office, "April 5, 2011, General Election Official Results," April 8, 2011

Primary

Wichita Public School, At-Large Primary Election, 4-year term, 2011
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Nonpartisan	Sheril Logan	27.9%	3,420
	Nonpartisan	Phil Neff	20.9%	2,559
	Nonpartisan	Carly Miller	9.1%	1,119
	Nonpartisan	Kim Bush	8.8%	1,075
	Nonpartisan	Susan Kiefer	8.5%	1,043
	Nonpartisan	Mary Dean	6.2%	759
	Nonpartisan	Chris Colvin	5.4%	655
	Nonpartisan	Margarita LaFarelle Hunt	4.3%	527
	Nonpartisan	Steven G. Flesher	3.6%	440
	Nonpartisan	Matt Smith	3%	367
	Nonpartisan	Peter V. Grant	2.3%	278
Total Votes				12,242
Source: Sedgwick County Election Office, "March 1, 2011, Primary Election Official Results," March 4, 2011

Campaign themes

2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sheril Logan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Logan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Monitor the new strategic plan goals and themes. Which will raise student achievement for all students: Raising the graduation rate; 3rd grade reading proficiency; increase college course work and career/tech ed. certifications will prepare students for college and/or the work force.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe every child should feel safe and protected at school. As an educator I have always fought for those who can't fight for themselves. I am passionate about preparing every student to be successful in tomorrow's world.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Better decisions can be made when an elected official listens to the public and affected stakeholders. I am always conscious of being open both personally and with the Board. I have always believed that you listen, seek information, study all sides and then make a decision.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I believe in the Wichita Public Schools. My work on the Board is not done. I can use my past education experience, time, and talents to help this large urban district to continue to advance forward. I want to give back by serving on the Board for 4 more years. WPS is at a critical crossroad to push achievement for all to the highest levels. I want to help guide that advancement.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The school board approves the budget, hires the superintendent, sets district policy and serves at a liaison to the community. I take each of those responsibilities seriously. I want to help make WPS a great district where ALL students can learn and grow into productive citizens.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to share my time, education, and knowledge to help the Wichita Public Schools educate EVERY student in a safe, caring and future focused environment.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Fostering partnerships is important. Two examples from last year are: Spirit and Textron worked with the district to develop the career strand to gain aviation certificates while in high school so students can immediately get high paying jobs at the plants. The partnership with Sedgwick County to place mental health professionals in our schools is a win- win for everyone.

What type of skills should students be learning for success in the 21st century?

Students need to learn to be on time, work in groups, use technology as a tool, and think and reason to find answers and use the information to solve real problems.

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2015

Sheril Logan, "Sheril Logan for Wichita School Board," March 16, 2015

Logan provided the following statements on her campaign website:

“	Sheril has and will awork with other school board members to balance the budget. She knows how to make responsible decisions that minimize harm to student learning. Sheril will keep the focus on student success. She supports strong discipline and parent involvement, combined with highly qualified teachers to improve student achievement. Sheril will bring her knowledge, skills and experience to help Wichita public schools through the present budget crisis and make reasonable, responsible plans for a successful future.	”
—Sheril Logan's campaign website (2015)

“	PROVEN RECORD Sheril Logan is currerntly serving as the School Board President for Wichita Public Schools. She has served on the Board for 4 years. She is widely known and respected as a leader within the School system. Sheril has a proven record of budgeting experience – she was part of the team that found ways to trim school budgets while minimizing impact on student learning during two previous financial crises. In the present financial climate, the Wichita school board must have members who know how to develop and stay within responsible budgets. Sheril knows how to promote student success – as an outstanding classroom teacher and mentor to teachers and principals, she understands the focus of public education should be on student learning. Sheril has superior leadership and problem-solving skills. She has been called on countless times to work through tough problems facing schools. She is known for bringing people together to find solutions.	”
—Sheril Logan's campaign website (2015)

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