Cathye J. Flory
Non-Partisan | Ohio
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cathye J. Flory
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Board of Educ., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Columbus State, Columbus, Deaf Studies Certificate
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Ohio State Board Of Education, Member, Logan Hocking School Board
Member, Vice President, Tri Co Career Center, Member, Vice President, President
National School Boards Association, Member, Ohio School Board Association
Member, Hospitality, Student Achievement Leadership Team, Logan High School Baccalaureate, Leader, contributor and volunteer
Nelsonville Wesleyan Church, Greeter, Advent Tea Leader, Franklin Graham Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Logan Hocking School Board, 12 years
Central Committee, 2 years
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
I just found out 7 days ago that I am on the ballot. Endorsements of my candidacy for this election is pending
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
The parents and school should work together to help a student with any crisis. However, the school by itself should not have any role.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
As a former Local school board member and State Board of Education member, I understand the funding of public education. It is a complex issue and could be handled better by State and Local instead of Federal.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Agree
Nobody forces anyone to look or read them. It is the individual choice if they want to do so.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been ‘I strongly agree that the ten commandments should be in the school and courthouses because nobody forces anybody to read it.’
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
I am strongly against censored speech. Our constitution allows for freedom of speech.
Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
If the teacher is required to instruct students on mandated curriculum The student should not be penalized for speaking up, disagreeing, or objecting to what is being taught.
NATIONAL SECURITY
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely. If we pray for them, God will bless America.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Neutral
There are many ways to maintain peace, a strong military, prayer, strong policies, diplomacy etc.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Agree
Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.
B Also a parent should be able to give verbal consent
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
American and Oho History, Math, Art & Music, Civics, Foreign Language, Language Arts, Physical Fitness, Science, Health, Personal Finances, Vocation Learning, and Government. I do not know what Social Emotional Learning class would be.
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
Strongly Agree
Marriage between one man and one woman and the families they form are the foundation of civilization and are fundamental to the well-being and prosperity of society.
Strongly Agree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe there is only 1 True God. That He died on the cross for my sins. Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I am saved by Grace. Everything I have is because God has given it to me, that includes my child and grandchildren. I treat others like I want to be treated. I am thankful for what God have given and who he made me out to be.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I have worked at the Board of Elections during voting, and it is very important to have proof of who you are and where you live to make sure your vote is valid.
EQUALITY
I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
Did not answer
I have voted in all Primary and General elections for 54 years.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
