Ballotpedia, David Dehority

David earned his bachelor's degree in business management. He lives with his wife Sally in Queen Creek and has 3 children. 

David worked in law enforcement and served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. 

David M. Dehority's campaign for school board member is his first run for public office. 

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Believes in implementing a "viable and research-based curriculum" taught by trained staff in every grade and class.

Believes in implementing a "viable and research-based curriculum" taught by trained staff.

Believes schools should exceed both statewide and national standards.

- Believes in implementing a "viable and research-based curriculum" taught by trained staff.
- Believes schools should exceed both statewide and national standards.

School Curriculum

Supports broadcasting public meetings and holding them at times when most people are available to promote transparency.

Supports setting a cap on enrollment for schools that do not have the space to enroll additional students from outside the district.

- Supports broadcasting public meetings and holding them at times when most people are available to promote transparency.
- Supports setting a cap on enrollment for schools that do not have the space to enroll additional students from outside the district.

School Facilities & Resources

As of September 18, 2024, David M Dehority’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Student Wellbeing

Believes reducing class sizes in grades K-3 to fewer than 20 students will help teachers better focus on each student.

- Believes reducing class sizes in grades K-3 to fewer than 20 students will help teachers better focus on each student.

Teachers

Access to Education

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David M Dehority

David earned his bachelor's degree in business management. He lives with his wife Sally in Queen Creek and has three children. 

David M Dehority worked in law enforcement and served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. 

David Dehority's campaign for school board is his first run for public office. 

Believes in measuring every student's success equally by teaching consistently against national norms.

Believes in addressing challenges with transparency to build trust and accountability with the community.

Believes "spending" is the main issue with school facilities.

Believes small class sizes in early elementary grades will help students build a solid foundation for future learning.

Believes smaller class sizes will reduce the need for "mass intervention" and help more students meet academic expectations as grade level demands increase.

Believes working sessions should be held on a different evening to allow public engagement with staff, saying, "If we are to represent you then we must be willing to listen to you. We need the community to help guide us!"

Believes in reducing class sizes to improve student learning and teacher effectiveness.

Supports community engagement by broadcasting public meetings and scheduling them at convenient times.

Believes in educating children on safety topics such as seatbelt use and drunk driving.

Believes protecting children is essential for gaining community trust.

Believes teachers should not be overwhelmed with too many students to ensure each student receives the necessary attention to master essential skills.

Believes in supporting teachers who work with students of all abilities and disabilities.

Believes addressing teachers' needs is crucial for effective classroom management and student learning.

Believes in empowering and supporting highly qualified teachers and administrators through a culture shift and stakeholder inclusion.

Supports access to education through local school boards.

Believes all students have the right to a free and appropriate public education.

Believes the district's academic success should not be measured by state standards, and plans to "challenge the status quo" to improve student performance, particularly in mathematics.

Believes in advocating for all students to have their unique needs met in the classroom.

Believes education is the "single most important factor in a student's life beyond family and faith," saying "a quality education can make the choices for a student's future endless or limited if they are forgotten."

Believes in providing access to education on law enforcement topics to students of all ages.

Believes in setting limits on out-of-district student enrollment to ensure equitable resource distribution for all students.

As of September 23, 2024, David M Dehority’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David M Dehority worked at Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) for three years. He retired after 28 years in law enforcement and served in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Sergeant.

- School board members set district policy, encourage parent involvement, establish budgets, and determine educational goals for your local school district.
- This position is voluntary. School board members are not paid a salary.

Oversees the local schools' policies and budget.