2009 Election Questionnaire
We emailed each of the candidates a list of questions to indicate their moral and philosophical approach to their positions. The questions are very pointed, and designed to cause some squirming by the candidate. However, anything less would not provide adequate fodder for an evaluation. The results of this questionnaire are ranked as follows:
- First Place is held by Constance Pepple. Not only did she answer the questions well, her answers resonate well with a good understanding of the political issues and the distorted bias of socialism today. A long term marriage speaks of one who takes commitments seriously.
- A close Second Place held by Bev Stupek. While some answers were a bit shaky, the bulk were very good. Her long term marriage also speaks highly of her moral values and belief in the family unit.
- In third place is Charles Haase. Unfortunately he did not give the answers we were looking for, and his ethics and moral beliefs are contrary to what the school board should have. The push from within the system is already to strongly bent in his philosophy.
- Fourth place is held by Darren Langfield. Not only is finding a way to contact him very difficult, he has not responded to our postage prepaid questionnaire. How can he be a good board member when he refuses to allow people in his area to contact him, nor does he offer a way of knowing what he thinks? Is he at all serious about his candidacy or is he just seeing if he can add another feather to his cap? We strongly suggest he not get any support!
| Question | Charles Haase | Connie Pepple | Darren Langfield | Bev Stupek |
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| Religion | ||||
| Are you a Christian? | ||||
| If so, what church do you attend? | ||||
| How often to you attend? | ||||
| Should students be allowed to bring their Bible to school? | ||||
Should teachers and staff be allowed to bring their Bible to a school campus? |
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| Educational Philosophy | ||||
| Do you believe that Creationism should be taught in our schools? | ||||
| Do you believe that prayer to the Lord Jesus should be allowed on school property? | ||||
| Do you believe that immoral lifestyles like homosexuality should be promoted or encouraged among students? | ||||
| Do you believe it is important for students to learn to be fluent in reading, spelling, handwriting, and mathematics? | ||||
| Discipline | ||||
| Do you believe corporal punishment should be reinstated in our schools? | ||||
| Do you believe drugs like marijuana should be allowed on school property? | ||||
| Do you believe that disrespectful attitudes toward teachers should be punished? | ||||
| Parental Rights | ||||
| Do you believe that homeschooling should be encouraged? | ||||
| Do you believe that there should be a modest dress code for students? | ||||
| Do you believe children should have access to over the counter medicines when needed like aspirin? | ||||
| Do you believe sex education should be left to the parents and not the school? | ||||
| Government | ||||
| Do you believe in the Pledge to Allegiance, and that it should be used in the classroom? | ||||
| Do you believe the State of California should dictate school policies and curriculum? | ||||
| Do you believe the Federal Government should dictate school policies and curriculum? | ||||
| Should the excessive laws governing education in our district be reduced? | ||||
| Personal | ||||
| Do you have children of your own? | ||||
| Are any of your children of school age? | ||||
| Are any of your children attending a public school? | ||||
| Are you married, divorced, or single? | ||||
Public Information
| Charles Haase | Connie Pepple | Darren Langfield | Bev Stupek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Information technology Previously: banking, telecommunications, newspaper, and government |
Homemaker, school volunteer, 4-H volunteer | City Planning department Civil Engineer |
Human resources management 8 years TV news reporter/anchor 10 years nonprofit fund raiser |
| Children | 2 attended Shasta High | 3 children | 2 children in public high school | 2 daughters & son graduates of district schools |
| Experience | Board member since 2005 | Board member sine 2005 | 8 years Centerville Community Services District Board | Since about 1995 volunteering in schools, serving on boards for sports and music activities. |
| Residence | Redding since 1999 | Palo Cedro since 1996 | Redding about 1990 |
