NameJames Barber
What office are you running for?County School Superintendent
County, District/TownshipMohave County
Address1800 Vista Drive
Mohave Valley, Arizona 86440
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Phone(928) 514-6269
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Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election?No
Is this your first time running for office?No
Election Date07/30/2024
Websitebarber4super.com
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KEY ISSUES
1. Provide the top 2 reasons why you want to run for school board?

1. I want to improve the education of the child of our county and state because I believe the state grading standards are too low to benefit the students.
2. I am running because education is my passion point and I believe a good education is requirement to be a good citizen

2. Name the top 2 issues with your current school board or district and how you will address each issue.

1. School funding - By reducing the number of individuals in administrative position that are directly educating children, more money is available for classrooms.
2. Improving classroom results - publicly posting curriculum and informing parents on the standards and performance expectations for the standards.

3. Do you support school choice? Why or why not?

Yes. I support school choice because parents are in charge of the children's education, not the education system. Not at any point are the child "property" of the education system.

4. Who do you think is the ultimate authority in a child’s education and wellbeing?

No question, the parent. In our state, the governor has veto a bill that would have allowed parent to receive their child's healthcare records. This is the state/government usurping parental duties.

5. Do you agree with the statement “America is inherently racist”? Why or why not?

No. This statement is used by liberal/progressive politicians to justify the dismal testing and education results in the primarily minor communities across America. As an individual who grew up in one of these communities, I know the road to success is hard work and education, not the application of "Critical Race Theory."

6. What are your thoughts on “Comprehensive Sex Education”, “Diversity Equity and Inclusion”, and “Social Emotional Learning”? Should these be a part of our public education curriculum or supplemental learning materials or left to parents to teach and why?

These programs are not critical parts of education. Comprehensive Sex Education is the job of the parent when the parent decides. DEI, SEL are just diversion topics from some school districts failing the students. The time wasted on all these initiatives detracts from reading, writing, math, and science teaching.

7. With declining academic achievement in reading, writing, math, and science in schools across the nation, how would you address these issues if elected?

I believe the improvement in education is a partnership of student, parent, and school. The student is guided by the parent and the parent needs to understand the standard. The school district needs to work with parents to allow parents to help their children when out of the classroom. I believe school districts should provide more comprehensive grading results for the parents to know where their children are succeeding and where they are not.

8. Safety is a major concern for most families, how would you support and encourage safety measures for girls in their private spaces, if elected?

Transgender issues should not be pushed upon females. Biology is certain and because some believes that they are a not the biological sex, this does not become an issue of school districts. And any policy that changes the status of private spaces should be publicly posted and regularly monitored. And any serious incidents should be publicly posted where applicable.

9. Do you believe Title IX is in jeopardy in our public education system today?

Yes. With districts and states allowing biological males to participate in female athletics, Title IX is being destroyed inside out. The Department of Education is also destroying Title IX by pushing down onerous regulations with the threat of money being withheld.

10. Do you have any other endorsements? If so, please list them.

None.