Janet McDonald
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Janet McDonald is the District 2 representative on the Flagler County School Board in Florida. She
faced
John Fischer, Lynnette Callender and Toni Baker in the general election on August 26, 2014. Since neither she nor Fischer received 50 percent plus one of the vote, she
challenged
him in a runoff election on November 4, 2014, which she won.
Biography
McDonald has her bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College and her master's degree from LeHigh University. McDonald spent 40 years as an educator, curriculum designer and educational consultant. She has also been a neurodevelopmental specialist and instructor. She and her husband, Dennis, have three adult children.[1]
Elections
2014
The August 26, 2014, general election in Flagler County featured three seats up for election. District 1 incumbent Andy Dance faced a challenge from newcomer Maria Barbosa. The District 2 election featured incumbent John Fischer and challengers Toni Baker, Lynnette Callender and Janet McDonald. Trevor Tucker sought re-election to the District 4 seat against challenger Michael McElroy.
The general election determined if candidates for each seat could garner a majority of the vote total. Because no candidate in District 2 received 50 percent plus one of the vote in the general election, the top two vote recipients advanced to the runoff election on November 4, 2014.
Results
Runoff
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Janet McDonald |
54% | 17,792 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Fischer Incumbent | 46% | 15,176 | |
| Total Votes | 32,968 | |||
| Source: Flagler County Supervisor of Elections, "2014 General Election Results," November 14, 2014 | ||||
Allgemein
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Janet McDonald |
32.8% | 4,110 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Fischer Incumbent |
32.6% | 4,087 | |
| Nonpartisan | Lynnette Callender | 22.5% | 2,822 | |
| Nonpartisan | Toni Baker | 12.1% | 1,511 | |
| Total Votes | 12,530 | |||
| Source: Flagler County Supervisor of Elections, "2014 Primary Official Results," August 28, 2014 | ||||
Finanzierung
As of October 28, 2014, McDonald reported $11,100.00 in monetary contributions, $100.00 in-kind contributions and $10,175.17 in expenditures, which left her campaign with $924.83 on hand.[2]
Endorsements
McDonald did not receive any official endorsements.
Campaign themes
2014
McDonald provided the following statement on her campaign website:
| " |
Clients, frustrated parents and residents, and underserved students in Flagler Schools… Several local clients found school days in Flagler County provide too much frustration.Our Flagler Schools’ achievement rate allows for too many disconnected learners, and provides remedial response rather than foundational development with developmentally appropriate instruction.The State rankings give a view to how FS rank inside Florida, yet that is just sampled standardized items, not life skills. I have worked with children, representing a full range of abilities, across this country and internationally. Regardless of strengths, all were able to improve performance by developing a solid physical foundation, which supports best functioning, emotional balance, and cognitive development. I know it can happen here – where “students first” policy can be the priority!
I bring a unique perspective and broad experience, among all candidates and those currently serving on the School Board, to elevate Flagler Schools to that ‘premier’ district status that we strive to achieve. The most important service a county provides is education. A quality school system is seen in demonstrated abilities of students and graduates, the vitality of the community, and the economic investments of businesses wanting to be part of well-rounded communities. My specialized trainings and work inside more than 20 districts, as a parent and professional, and on the school board in another, give me the unique understanding of the various contributions necessary from each part of a district to create and maintain an effective educational community.[3] |
” |
| —Janet McDonald's campaign website (2014)[4] | ||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Janet + McDonald + Flagler + County + Schools + Florida"
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Janet McDonald, "Background," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ Flagler County Supervisor of Elections, "Reporting group (Election/Committees) : 2013-2014 Candidates (1/1/2013)," accessed October 28, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Janet McDonald Advocating for Educational Excellence, "Who What Why," accessed October 28, 2014
| 2014 Flagler County Public Schools Elections | |
| Flagler County, Florida | |
| Election date: | August 26, 2014 |
| Candidates: | District 1: • Maria Barbosa • Andy Dance District 2: • Toni Baker • Lynnette Callender • John Fischer • Janet McDonald |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
