Steven Julian
Non-Partisan | Florida
Candidate Profile*
Leans Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Steven Julian
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Broward County Public Schools School Board, District 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, BA, 2012
Nova Southern University, Davie, current masters
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Davie Democratic Club, member, Environmental Caucus
member, Recover in a Pink Cloud non profit, board member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
N/A
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (8)
Florida Education Association
Equality Florida Action PAC
Emgage PAC
Broward Teachers Union
Broward Principals & Assistants Association
OTHER (2)
*SAVE Action PAC
*The Florida Squeeze
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Concerned citizens of Broward County
Broward Principal's and Assistants' Association
Hispanic Vote
Broward Teachers Union
Broward County Police Benevolent Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
American Federation of Teachers (2022)
Broward Principals and Assistants Association (2022)
Floridians for Practical Solutions (2022)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2022)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (5/1/2022 - 5/31/2022)
- $1,000.00 contribution from Recover In A Pink Cloud LLC
- $200.00 contribution from Caryl Hattan (Commissioner)
- $345.58 expenditure to Anedot
- $1,000.00 contribution from Recover In A Pink Cloud LLC
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (6/1/2022 - 6/17/2022)
- $62.00 expenditure to Anedot
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (6/18/2022 - 7/1/2022)
- $50.00 contribution from Judy Paul (Mayor - Town of Davie)
- $500.00 contribution from Shannon Donev (VP - SaferWatch)
- $250.00 contribution from Police Benevolent Association
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/2/2022 - 7/15/2022)
- $1,000.00 contribution from Broward Teachers Union (BTU)
- $14,145.95 expenditure to National Campaign Resource Group
- $26.30 expenditure to Anedot
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/16/2022 - 7/22/2022)
- $500.00 contribution from Ryan Shrouder (Cooper City Commissioner)
- $32.90 expenditure to Anedot
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/23/2022 - 7/29/2022)
- $15.40 expenditure to Anedot
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (7/30/2022 - 8/5/2022)
- $1,000.00 contribution from Florida for Practical Solution
- $1,000.00 contribution from Florida Education Association
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (8/6/2022 - 8/18/2022)
- $14,808.25 expenditure to National Campaign Resources Group
- $170.10 expenditure to Anedot
- $14,808.25 expenditure to National Campaign Resources Group
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (8/19/2022 - 8/26/2022)
- $1,000.00 contribution from NFUPAPE (AFL-CIO)
- $8.30 expenditure to Anedot
- $1,000.00 contribution from NFUPAPE (AFL-CIO)
- Campaign Treasurer's Report (8/27/2022 - 9/9/2022)
- $1,000.00 contribution from One Positive Step LLC
- $1,000.00 contribution from LSN Partners
- $175.00 expenditure to Broward Teachers Union
- $88.00 expenditure to Anedot
- $1,000.00 contribution from One Positive Step LLC
OTHER INFORMATION
Voter Record from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections indicates candidate's Political Affiliation is Democratic (as of 9/30/2022) and that he registered on 1/29/2008.
Election Voting History for Steven R. Julian during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- No voter history received
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**
Participated in Broward County School Board District 6 Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Broward County, the Broward County Council of PTA/PTSA, and the Urban League Young Professionals Network (9/22/2022)
- Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates; Statement of Candidate (5/9/2022)
- Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for Candidates (Amended) (6/13/2022)
- Candidate Oath; Full and Public Disclosure of Financial Interests (6/13/2022)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Agree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Agree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Public funds from our Federal Government and State Government currently support our public schools, in addition to the property taxes collected. It is important for our communities and neighborhoods to have good public schools that provide a free high quality education in a safe environment.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Public funds from our Federal Government and State Government currently support our public schools, in addition to the property taxes collected. It is important for our communities and neighborhoods to have good public schools that provide a free high quality education in a safe environment.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Agree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
Disagree
I believe they should be allowed to pray if they choose to. They should pray in their own time, in privacy to their own belief. Not led by a teacher, coach or administrator.
Students should not be allowed to pray in school.
Disagree
I believe they should be allowed to pray if they choose to. They should pray in their own time, in privacy to their own belief. Not led by a teacher, coach or administrator.
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
To set policy for the School District, give direction to the superintendent for operational purposes and set the budget.
What is the function of the local school board?
To set policy for the School District, give direction to the superintendent for operational purposes and set the budget.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
I believe educators know best what curriculum should be used in their classrooms
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
I believe educators know best what curriculum should be used in their classrooms
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never. Unless they are abusive, threatening, or violent
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Never. Unless they are abusive, threatening, or violent
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
I believe they all are important in developing a well educated child. However, except CRT, which I know is not being taught in my county at all.
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
I believe they all are important in developing a well educated child. However, except CRT, which I know is not being taught in my county at all.
American civics education should emphasize our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality.
Agree
American civics education should emphasize our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality.
Agree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Disagree
i believe they should opt-out, not have to opt-in.
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Disagree
i believe they should opt-out, not have to opt-in.
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Disagree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Neutral
I am not familiar with the curricula you mention, however I believe we should accurately teach American History and State History to our students, no matter how ugly our past is- the truth is the truth.
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.
Neutral
I am not familiar with the curricula you mention, however I believe we should accurately teach American History and State History to our students, no matter how ugly our past is- the truth is the truth.
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
That is why options such as school choice exist and home schooling
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
That is why options such as school choice exist and home schooling
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I choose not to share my personal spiritual beliefs, they are personal
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I choose not to share my personal spiritual beliefs, they are personal
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Agree
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
It is currently being taught responsibly in our schools. There is age appropriate curriculum on this subject for each level and maturity of the student. I believe for the health and safety of our students in the upper grades, it is important that it is taught in our schools by professional educators.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
It is currently being taught responsibly in our schools. There is age appropriate curriculum on this subject for each level and maturity of the student. I believe for the health and safety of our students in the upper grades, it is important that it is taught in our schools by professional educators.
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
Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
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
Physical and emotional health outcomes; contraceptive methods; consent; abstinence; sexual orientation and gender identity; human anatomy/the reproductive system; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Disagree
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Disagree
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Disagree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
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
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
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 religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Liberal
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?
Liberal
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
n/a
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
n/a
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
n/a
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
n/a
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Disagree
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations have eliminated many harmful diseases and kept our students safe from transfer and spread of disease. A parent always has a right to opt out of vaccinations, but for as long as I can remember, even when I was a small child, vaccines were required for school.
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations have eliminated many harmful diseases and kept our students safe from transfer and spread of disease. A parent always has a right to opt out of vaccinations, but for as long as I can remember, even when I was a small child, vaccines were required for school.
I support mask mandates.
Agree
I support mask mandates.
Agree
