USD 229 Blue Valley District 6 BOE Choose 1
Biographical Information
Ballot City
Stilwell
Campaign Phone
3195739700
Campaign Address
2905 W 160th Terrace, Stilwell, KS 66085
Mailing Address
2905 W. 160th Terr.
Stilwell, KS 66202
Stilwell, KS 66202
Personal Biography
I am a native Kansan, born in Chanute. In Neosho County. An Honorably discharged USAR Specialist 5th Class.
Education
I have earned educational degrees from Pitt State, Wichita State and Kansas State
Community/Public Service
My profession career in public education includes teaching in Joplin, Mo; Administrative positions in Kingman, Salina, Junction City, Blue Valley in Kansas; Administrative positions in Ladue and Lee’s Summit in Missouri and administrative positions in Ft Madison and Crdar Rapids in Iowa. I had the opportunity to serve on several Chamber Boards and United Way Boards. Further, I served one term in the Kansas House.
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
Supporting the District Strategy Plan
Recruit and Retain the best personnel available
Close the Special Education funding gap
What skills, expertise, experience, or competencies qualify you for this position?
44 years in public education
33 years as a Superintendent
PhD in Educational Leadership
A conservative finance philosophy
A strong emphasis on academic excellence
A desire to serve the BVSD community
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Honestly and Integrity
Biographical Information
Ballot City
Overland Park
Campaign Web Site
http://www.jim4bvschools.com
Campaign Phone
913-220-1263
Mailing Address
15525 Kessler St.
Overland Park, KS 66221
Overland Park, KS 66221
Personal Biography
Born and Raised in Johnson County Kansas. My wife and I have been married for 29 years and have five children and two grandchildren. Professionally, I own an investment banking firm (Royal Blue Capital) and have ownership interests in a several operating businesses.
Education
BS in Foreign Service, Georgetown University; J.D. Kansas Law School
Community/Public Service
Former Board Member Overland Park Chamber, Current Board member Blue Valley School District
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
1. Enhancing rigor for students in non-advanced courses - in particular, with respect to complexity and volume of reading material assigned and intensity of long form writing and public speaking.
2. Reducing the school district’s addiction to undertaking building expansion projects even when district enrollment is flat to shrinking.
3. Removing all iPads, tablets, and laptops for learning in the classroom.
What skills, expertise, experience, or competencies qualify you for this position?
Began my career as a middle school and high school teacher. Taught writing during law school. Business owner. Advisor to Fortune 1000 companies. Active community member.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
First, ensuring that the district delivers the most challenging and enriching academic experience possible.
Second, ensuring taxpayer funds are wisely spent.
Third, keeping focused on the school district’s core function of developing the intellectual capabilities of all the students entrusted to the school district.