Vickie Morgan
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Vickie Morgan
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board
Race
Pasadena ISD School Board - Position 7
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, BS
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Parent Teacher Association, President of Local Associations, President of Pasadena Council, Organizer of Associations, San Jacinto Girl Scouts of America
Troop Leader for 3 troops, Cookie Chairman, Neighborhood Vice Chaiman, San Jacinto College, Committee Member for Office of Continuing Education
City of Pasadena Second Century Corporation, Founding Member, Secretary, Project Graduation
Organizer, Treasurer, Chairman, South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, Women’s Event Organizer, Vacation Bible School Director, 40 Days of Purpose Event Chair, Sunday School Director, Greeter
Pasadena ISD Education Foundation, Director
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Member of Board of Trustees, Position 7, 1986 - present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Harris County Republican Party GOP
OTHER (1)
Friends of Pasadena ISD
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Pasadena Police Officer’s Union
Conservative Citizens Club PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Fred Roberts (2008)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
- Campaign Finance Documents:
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- Campaign Finance Report - 30th Day Before Election (period of - 01/01/2023 through 03/27/2023)
- $500.00 contribution from Conservative Citizens Club PAC
- $3,718.46 in contributions from Friends of Pasadena ISD for Continued Success PAC
- $600.00 expenditure to Friends of Pasadena ISD for Continued Success PAC
- Campaign Finance Report - 8th Day Before Election (period of - 03/28/2023 through 04/26/2023)
- Please note: This information was received by iVoterGuide after panel evaluations occurred and is for additional educational purposes only.
- Appointment of Campaign Treasurer
OTHER INFORMATION
- Election Voting History for Victoria Morgan from the Harris County Elections Administrator's Office during time of residence in district and/or at current address:
- 2022 Primary Election: did not vote
- 2020 Primary Election: did not vote
- Voted in seven Republican Primary elections 1998 - 2012
- Voted in 23 General elections 1994 - 2022
**Voter history is not considered during panel evaluations.**
***Candidate requested that it be noted, that she had COVID twice, during 2020 and 2022 primary election times.***
- Application for a Place on the Ballot
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should 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 Agree
Very strong supporter of Right to Life. Had an adopted daughter and have two adopted grandsons - all gifts from God!
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Strongly Disagree
As a School Board Trustee, I remain aware of pending legislation and have open dialogue with legislators about education issues. I have never used district/taxpayer money for any contact. I am very conservative and believe keeping lines of communication open with legislators cost the taxpayer nothing!
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I am a big proponent of government funding and local funding for public education, through high school. I support funding of Pre-K education, as there has been significant data that shows the benefits of Pre-K education increasing student success.
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
EDUCATION
What is the function of the local school board?
Adopt goals and priorities and monitor their success Adopt policies and review for effectiveness Hire and evaluate the superintendent Adopt a budget and set a tax rate Communicate with the community
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
Curriculum decisions are made by the Superintendent and staff, in line with goals, vision and strategic plan, which has been developed by a broad section of the community, including administrators, staff, business organizations and parents and is approved by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for approving necessary resources.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
Parents and community members may speak at Board Meetings of our district during the Public Comment portion of our agenda. They may speak about any item on the agenda prior to action being taken. If the item they wish to speak about is not agenda-related, time is set aside for additional comments at the end of the meeting. Board members should be open to listen to comments, but must always suggest that complaints or concerns are always addressed, beginning at the lowest level of concern.
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
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, American History,Physical Fitness, Art & Music, Information Technology, Foreign Language, Vocational Learning, Personal Finances
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
A) Liberty and Equality
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
I believe equity in education aims to provide equal opportunity to all students to develop valuable skills and knowledge that help them live a full life and be a positive contributor to society.
Written parental consent (opt-in) must be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Strongly Agree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Agree
The concept of local control is grounded in a philosophy that the individuals and institutions closest to the students and most knowledgeable about a school or school district and most invested in the welfare and success of its educators, students, and communities—are best suited to making important decisions about its operation, leadership, staffing, academics, teaching, and ensuring success. Federal dollars should never limit local control.
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.
Agree
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
Agree
Do you believe students should have access to materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts?
No
Absolutely not!
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe there is only one God and He created the heavens and the earth. I believe in the Divine Trinity - The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.
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
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
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
Any concerning healthcare issues should always be discussed with a parent/guardian. It is not the function of the school to diagnose or treat any healthcare issues.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
I believe it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure their children are properly educated about both the biological and moral aspects of sex.
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
Did not answer
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
The Declaration of Independence established this, when it was written “ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly 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
A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Strongly Agree
Moral values are extremely important, but may not always be readily revealed. Voters should be educated and consider the candidate’s moral value or compass.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have been involved with children all of my adult life. I am committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all, preparing students for their future and for the future of our communities. I support free and public education and will always do my best to ensure the vision, goals and mission, set forth by our district’s strategic plan, with all segments of the educational community and the community as a whole providing input, are met and evaluated.
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Disagree
Our district has its own Police Department, with officers available and on all campuses, if a need should arise, thus securing the safety for all concerned.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
School vaccination requirements help safeguard children and adolescents by making sure they are protected when they get to school, where potential for vaccine-preventable disease transmission is higher.
I support mask mandates.
Neutral
In the case of a serious outbreak of a highly transmissible disease, I would consider a mask mandate, if it was proven to significantly help to prevent transmission.
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Strongly Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Strongly Agree
