Bianca Benavides Anderson
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bianca Benavides Anderson
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2022
Election
Texas May School Board
Race
Mansfield ISD, Place 5
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Masters, 2004
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Willie Brown PTA, Member, Volunteer, Mary Orr PTA
Member, Board Member, Leader, Volunteer, Rogene Worley PTA, Member, Volunteer
Mansfield High School PTA, Member, Volunteer, Creekwood Church
Member, Life Group Leader, Volunteer, Mansfield Mission, Contributor, Volunteer
UNICEF, Contributor, Volunteer, American Heart Association
Contributor, Volunteer, Best Buddies, Planning Committee, Contributor, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
PARENT ENDORSEMENTS Bill and Amy Armfield Brent and Stephanie Baird Kelly and Angela Beal Joe and Cathy Benavides Bart and Joy Bevoni Dror and Anna Biran Todd and Lindsey Blair John and Amber Boguski Stewart and Ann Bonner Adam and Julie Botts Micah and Ashley Bray Paul and Rachael Brenneman Shauna Butterfield Marlon and Treceda Caldwell Craig and Stacy Carrell Chris and Shalane Choate Hayward and Sunny Clay Joseph Cobos Lee and Amber Cotton Shane and Jennifer Cryer Kevin and Sydney Davis Frank and Ann Diaz Tony and Karen Dotson Tony and Shawna Ellis Rocky and Amanda Farina Mark and Rachel Farnan Carrie Farrell David and Staci Ferguson Tye and Angela Faseler Bert and Amy Fisher Jared and Jennifer George Dave and Elizabeth GoveaShaun and Jessica Gray Daryl and Sharium Guyton Clint and Jana Hall Bud and Terry Hayes Ryan and Dora Heath John and Carly Herrera Jimmie and Laura Hicks Mike and Charlie Hoefert Michael and Kristie Holbrook Phillip and Tiffany Hull Andy and Taya Hunter Jessie and Rose Jackson Rand and Denise Jenkins Patrick and Cristy Kaercher Sean and Sarah Keller Shawn and Shelby Kitchens Mark and Stacie Law Jeff and Jill Lawless Brad and Alise Levens Brent and Kimberly Lewis David and Jennifer Littman Will and Felecia Long Chad and Tammy Lowrance Diane McCallister William and Jenny McGraw Beegee and Becca Maddux Genna Martini Andy and Amy Mathieson Tim and Kristen Maxwell Jason and Ashley Meadows Tim and Tessa Meyers Paul and Kristi Miller Justin and Misti Minor Brian and Tricia MolenTres and Leslie Moulton Tony Munoz and Amy Grantham Lance and Barbara Murray Ryan and Meredith Murray Denny and Stefanie O’Connell John and Tanya Oldhem Greg and Lisa Ostrowski Kyle and Amber Patrick Charlie and Liyi Payerle Scott Payne Jeremy and Sheila Pickrell Leah Pierce Michael Prescott Brian and Brenda Prescott Chris and Diana Raines William and Jennifer Renshaw Brad and Marsha Roberts Brian and Amari Roskelly Robb and Mandy Scott Jerry and Janna Seal Sly and Taylor Shanahan Erik and Nicole Shoquist Matt and Chrisy Smith Jason and Katies Speakes Craig and Renee Speck Carl and Meka Stanley Urich and Carlotta Stiggers Jon and Monique Stotts Les and Aimee Strickland Nick and Ashley Sughroue Andrew and Amy Tatsak Chad and Lisa Wilhelm Marcus and Shay Utley Justin and Keri Zuckerbrow
EDUCATOR ENDORSEMENTS Lindsey Blair Hector Calderon Treceda Caldwell Amber Cotton Ann Diaz Shawna Ellis Amanda Farina Staci Ferguson Karessa Griggs Kristie Holbrook Jill Lawless Amber Patrick Laura Paul Michael Prescott Brenda Prescott Taylor Shanahan Jason Speakes Carlotta Stiggers Dawn Welch Shay Utley
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Code of Fair Campaign Practices - 1/21/2022
Please note: The following information was received by iVoterGuide after Panel Evaluations occurred and is for additional educational purposes only.
- Campaign Finance Report - period of 1/15/2022-3/28/2022
- Campaign Finance Report - period of 3/29/2022-4/27/2022
- $1,828.21 contribution from Mansfield First PAC
- $1,828.21 contribution from Mansfield First PAC
OTHER INFORMATION
Party Primary Election Voting History for Bianca Benavides Anderson (as of 3/1/2022) during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2020 Party Primary: did not vote
- 2018 Party Primary: Republican
- 2008 - 2016 Party Primaries: did not vote
Participated in Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum - 4/2022
*Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after Panel Evaluations occurred and is for additional educational purposes only.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Disagree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
It is clear money matters and makes a difference in student achievement. When government and states invest in their public schools and create better school finance systems; it is evident that student achievement levels rise and have positive effects on students. If we do not gain government funding unfortunately property taxes would have to rise in order to fund the schools.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
An independent school district is governed by a board of trustees who, as a body corporate, shall: (1) oversee the management of the district; and (2) ensure that the superintendent implements and monitors plans, procedures, programs, and systems to achieve appropriate, clearly defined, and desired results in the major areas of district operations. Local school board responsibilities can be grouped into five categories: (1) Adopt goals and priorities and monitor the success (2) Adopt policies and review for effectiveness (3) Hire and evaluate the superintendent (4) Adopt a budget and set a tax rate (5) Communicate with the community
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
The district school board. The "Local Education Authority" (LEA), (in our case TEA) typically has the greatest authority to create, implement, and enforce the educational policy. The federal government may supply funding, and state governments supply funding and may direct some of the required curricula. In Mansfield, we write our own curriculum.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never.
Please list 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
Mathematics, Information Technology, Science, Personal Finances, American History, Language Arts, Physical Fitness, Art & Music, Vocational Learning, Foreign Language, Social-Emotional Learning
American civics education should emphasize our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality.
Agree
Citizens should be actively involved in their own governance. Liberty and equality will be attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Agree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
We are Christians in our home. God is number 1 in all areas of our life. We pray every morning, send Bible verses throughout the day to one another, pray over the food, and pray every evening. I place Bible verses on each child's bathroom mirrors. We attend Creekwood Church each Sunday. Our children attend church each Wednesday for youth and we attend and lead a life group each Wednesday as well.
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
The parents are responsible for teaching sex education to their children and it is the parents' discretion of what age that is for the child to learn.
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
Do not support.
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
ABOUT YOU
Which of the 11 objectives specified in the Texas Education Code is your highest priority?
I believe there are three that constitute my highest priorities. These three will ensure lower dropout rates and prepare students for their future as responsible and reliable community members. OBJECTIVE 2: Students will be encouraged and challenged to meet their full educational potential. In addition to OBJECTIVE 4: A well-balanced and appropriate curriculum will be provided to all students. Through that curriculum, students will be prepared to succeed in a variety of postsecondary activities, including employment and enrollment in institutions of higher education. As well as OBJECTIVE 5: Educators shall cultivate in students an informed American patriotism and lead students in a close study of the founding documents of the United States and Texas. The purpose of this objective is to: (1) increase students' knowledge of the deepest and noblest purposes of the United States and Texas; (2) enhance students' intellectual independence so that students may become thoughtful, informed citizens who have an appreciation for the fundamental democratic principles of our state and national heritage; and (3) guide students toward understanding and productively functioning in a free enterprise society.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
A candidate's personal moral values should not be relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Strongly Disagree
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Conservative Christian
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I was written up in DFW Child Magazine. You are also welcome to reach out to our church - Creekwood Church.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
My family and I live by Biblical ethics and values. I believe this country was built as "one Nation under God" and should continue to remain as such.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Agree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
None - this is a parent's decision. In Texas, the parents have always had the autonomy to decide and opt-out of having their children vaccinated or not and it should stay this way.
I support mask mandates.
Strongly Disagree
