Marques Holmes
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marques Holmes
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2021
Election
School Board and CD 6
Race
Humble ISD School Board Position 4
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Global Outreach Community Church, Board of Trustees, Humble ISD - Groves Elementary
Volunteer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Board of Trustees
Humble Christian School, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
Party Primary Election Voting History for Marques Ashon Holmes during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2020 Party Primary: Did Not Vote
- 2018 Party Primary: Did Not Vote
- Voted in 1 Democratic Primary 2008 - 2016
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.
Marques Holmes's Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
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ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
School districts should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
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Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
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EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
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Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
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Please rate in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Political Activism, Personal Finances, Gender Identity, Physical Fitness, American History, Critical Race Theory, Language Arts, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Sexuality, Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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Our state should participate in the nationwide Common Core standards for high-school graduation.
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Schools should use Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and resources to teach emotions, values, and relationships.
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I support the teaching of the 1619 Project emphasizing slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
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When students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
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Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
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No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
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Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
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If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; abortion methods and side effects; stages of pregnancy and fetal development; sex acts and pleasures of sex
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VALUES
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student. All issues on this subject should be referred to the parents of the student.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Teachers should not use alternative names and pronouns without parental permission.
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Therapy for children who have unwanted same-sex attraction should be banned.
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I support allowing students to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms, and to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I also believe we as a community of Christians must operate by one of Jesus' last commandments to his apostles: To love, as he loved. Jesus loved all people, however, I've noticed in the world today, we as Christians are not showing love to all people regardless of their circumstances, beliefs or values. We can still love people, respect them and honor them, even if we don't agree. We must learn to be disagreeable and still honor and respect our fellow humans.
ABOUT YOU
Why are you running for this office?
The sole focus for running is ensuring our children have the best opportunity to have a great education. Having children that are educated, well rounded citizens makes for a better future for everyone. Running for Humble ISD Board of Trustees has a great impact on influencing our future leaders and I want to assist in that effort.
A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Strongly Disagree
Which of the 11 objectives specified in the Texas Education Code is your highest priority?
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What books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
1. The Bible 2. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 3. The Compound Effect
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
The accumulation of my career experience also lends to aiding Humble ISD be an even better school district than it already is. I have a background in scholastic technology catering to the ever-changing landscape of how technology can be used to enhance education. When it comes to the safety our students, faculty, and staff, I have a background in the medical and security risk management industry; whether it is active shooter training, workplace violence training or working with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), I look to lean on these experiences to add value to our district. One of my greatest joys is working with children on leadership and having a growth mindset.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
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Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No, I have never been convicted of a felony or penalized for sexual misconduct.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
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