This morning I received a call from a supporter in KC who informed me that I have received the 3rd District Kansas State Board of Education endorsement from the Kansas City Star.The article, entitled, “A clear choice for better Kansas schools” can be found on my website,http://www.dennisgeorgeforkansas.com/ under the KC Star tab.The last sentence of the article sums it up, “The state Board of Education is too important a position to be used to advance a personal, and regressive, agenda.
Bacon has served long enough.George is a far superior option.”
Our campaign has been very busy the last two weeks.On July 20th, I had the privilege of speaking to the VOICES group at Lakeview Village in Johnson County.It was well attended and everyone had great questions.
On July 21st, I attended the District 3 Board of Education Candidate's Forum in Olathe, Ks. I was the only candidate in attendance which allowed me to answer many questions and meet many people.
We have installed two large signs at 143rd and Pflumm. They are working!The message is getting out!
Last night, we attended the Anderson County Fair Parade in Garnett and tonight we will be in Paola for the Miami County Fair Parade.
I have met many great people in this process!I am excited that our message is being heard!
Last Saturday, I attended the Olathe Republican Picnic. I was the only Kansas State Board of Education candidate to give a speech. I received a great response to my issues.
Zach George and Darrell McCune placing signs and distributing campaign information in the District led this last week’s activities. We have lots of friends supporting the campaign in all of the communities. I am meeting with community leaders to earn their support.
I know the largest challenge is getting people out to vote August 3. The election for Kansas State Board of Education will be decide August 3. I need your help! I need you to contact your friends and help us build support!
We have signs, information cards and campaign pins you can use to show your support! Please contact us at dennisgeorgeboe@earthlink.net
This coming Saturday, June 26th, I will be attending the Olathe Republican Party’s 15th Annual Fun and Freedom Picnic from 10 to 2 at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site 1200 Kansas City Road Olathe, KS 66061.The picnic is only $5/person or $10/ family and includes hot dogs and hamburgers grilled to perfection by Rep. Arlen Siegfried and friends, baked beans, chips, and cookies. If any of you are planning to attend, please stop by to say hello! I want to hear from You!
Site paid by Dennis George for Kansas State Board of Education, Lori Hisle, Treasurer
I attended a KASB event in Ottawa Tuesday. The topic was “Student Achievement in Tough Economic Times” Issues for the 2010 election. Tom Kerbs presented current information linking Finance and Achievement in a very educational and useful format. Please go to www.KASB.org to view the presentation. The presentation is the third item on the home page.
Elected officials attending were Senator Derek Schmidt, Representative Bill Otto, Representative Tony Brown, Representative Willy Prescott and my fellow USD 290 Board Member Brandon Jones.If you, as a community member, ever have a chance to attend a KASB educational event, I highly recommend you attend.
Please send me an email with any of your questions or suggestions to improve Kansas Schools. I appreciate your communication.
Thank you for your support!
Dennis
Site paid by Dennis George for Kansas State Board of Education, Lori Hisle, Treasurer
Dennis George of Ottawa, Kansas has filed for the third district Kansas State Board of Education position. The third district includes Linn, and Miami Counties, and a portion of Anderson, Franklin and Johnson counties.
Mr. George serves on the USD 290 Board of Education in Ottawa, Kansas. He was elected to the board in 2003 and reelected in 2007. He has served two terms as Regional Vice-President for the Kansas Association of School Boards from 2003 to 2009. He serves on the Advisory Council for Charter Schools for the Kansas Department of Education.
Mr. George earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Washburn University, and a master's in health services management from Webster University. He is approaching two decades as the Chief Executive Officer of Coffey Health System.
His wife, Teri, is the Finance Director for USD 290. They have two children. Daughter Julianne attends the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and son Zach is a senior at Ottawa High School.
Mr. George is committed to a strong public education system.
