David Randelman
Non-Partisan | Missouri
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Randelman
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
School Board
Race
Lindbergh Schools Board of Education – At Large
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Brad Christ (2022)
Mike Tsichlis (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Mike Tsichlis (2022)
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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.
Neutral
Depending on the cause, I do think that School Districts should have the ability to lobby for a cause when it is extremely important. For example, if there are laws being proposed that would take away from the core mission of the district to give equality of education but I would be opposed to using lobbying for values not shared by the community.
School districts should be able to use taxpayer money for lobbying the state legislature.
Neutral
Depending on the cause, I do think that School Districts should have the ability to lobby for a cause when it is extremely important. For example, if there are laws being proposed that would take away from the core mission of the district to give equality of education but I would be opposed to using lobbying for values not shared by the community.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I believe it is important to support the K-12 so that every student has equality of opportunity. As for Pre-K I would consider that possibility of government funding because there is, in some cases, a growing need. College is not something I would support government funding, I believe that there are already many opportunities for those who graduate from high school and work hard towards a professional career. I myself do not have a college education but I think that if I were to seek higher education that it would be based on my own ability to afford it or scholarship assistance.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I believe it is important to support the K-12 so that every student has equality of opportunity. As for Pre-K I would consider that possibility of government funding because there is, in some cases, a growing need. College is not something I would support government funding, I believe that there are already many opportunities for those who graduate from high school and work hard towards a professional career. I myself do not have a college education but I think that if I were to seek higher education that it would be based on my own ability to afford it or scholarship assistance.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
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
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?
As members elected by the residents in the district, The function of the school board is to represent the community and students, vote on school policy and hire a Superintendent who will faithfully fulfill the board approved policy.
What is the function of the local school board?
As members elected by the residents in the district, The function of the school board is to represent the community and students, vote on school policy and hire a Superintendent who will faithfully fulfill the board approved policy.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
The process should be that the the learning and education committee select evidence based curriculum and the administration and superintendent to determine the resources required as well as decision on proceeding. I would then expect the board of education to be involved and ultimately vote for approval.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
The process should be that the the learning and education committee select evidence based curriculum and the administration and superintendent to determine the resources required as well as decision on proceeding. I would then expect the board of education to be involved and ultimately vote for approval.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
There should never be a curtailing of free speech, it is important for parents to be able and share their views as tax payers and stake holders in the district.
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
There should never be a curtailing of free speech, it is important for parents to be able and share their views as tax payers and stake holders in the district.
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, American History, Language Arts, Music, Vocational Learning, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning
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, American History, Language Arts, Music, Vocational Learning, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness Foreign Language, Social Emotional Learning
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
Liberty and Equality
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
Liberty and Equality
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
"Equity in education" is a ideology that attempts to create an equal outcome for all.
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
"Equity in education" is a ideology that attempts to create an equal outcome for all.
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
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 loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Strongly Agree
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
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
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
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
I believe we need to have books that are educational, age appropriate and honor family values a student may have. I do not see these books have academic or educational value.
Do you believe students should have access to materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts?
No
I believe we need to have books that are educational, age appropriate and honor family values a student may have. I do not see these books have academic or educational value.
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Agree
There are some situations where material may be copy right protected or written tests that may be re-used for other classes in the same grade. In the case of copy right materials it is still possible to publish the names of those materials and in the case of tests it can still be published once it is no longer required for other classes.
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Agree
There are some situations where material may be copy right protected or written tests that may be re-used for other classes in the same grade. In the case of copy right materials it is still possible to publish the names of those materials and in the case of tests it can still be published once it is no longer required for other classes.
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith and identity are in God, I believe that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son and I had a personal encounter with Him that changed me forever. I believe it is our mission to love our neighbor and treat everyone with dignity. By the grace given to us, showing love and leading by example we help spread the values of God.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith and identity are in God, I believe that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son and I had a personal encounter with Him that changed me forever. I believe it is our mission to love our neighbor and treat everyone with dignity. By the grace given to us, showing love and leading by example we help spread the values of God.
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
I believe it is important to protect sports that are based on biological gender. It saddens me to see girl sport achievements wiped away in some situations where it was made possible for biological boys to participate. It is important we protect our students from such things.
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
I believe it is important to protect sports that are based on biological gender. It saddens me to see girl sport achievements wiped away in some situations where it was made possible for biological boys to participate. It is important we protect our students from such things.
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Agree
I very much agree with the above statement but I do want to put in an exception. I believe as part of the school not getting involved we do have to listen to the parents as primary care and decision makers. If parents are in the process of transitioning their children, even if I personally disagree with this, and the parents ask the district to now refer to their child by a new name that it should be honored. In all other cases of the school promoting or pushing there should be no involvement.
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Agree
I very much agree with the above statement but I do want to put in an exception. I believe as part of the school not getting involved we do have to listen to the parents as primary care and decision makers. If parents are in the process of transitioning their children, even if I personally disagree with this, and the parents ask the district to now refer to their child by a new name that it should be honored. In all other cases of the school promoting or pushing there should be no involvement.
Therapy to help children turn from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria should be banned.
Strongly Disagree
Therapy to help children turn from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria should be banned.
Strongly 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.
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
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
I believe this is the role of the parents. I also believe that with consent by the parents on a known curriculum and lesson plan the school can teach sexual education as an academic learning education.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
I believe this is the role of the parents. I also believe that with consent by the parents on a known curriculum and lesson plan the school can teach sexual education as an academic learning education.
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; 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; 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.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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 are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Agree
A candidate's personal moral values are relevant when considering a candidacy for elective office.
Agree
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
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).
https://t.co/gC1Bi6lkeX https://twitter.com/davidrandelman/status/1612977922809253889
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://t.co/gC1Bi6lkeX https://twitter.com/davidrandelman/status/1612977922809253889
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
David and his family have been proud members of the Lindbergh Community for over a decade; and, have four children; one has graduated last year as “Mr. LHS Congeniality and one is a Junior. David has also been invested in district committees and in working with Lindbergh administration and staff concerning community interests. Last year, David ran for Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. David is committed to focusing on excellence in education, meeting every student where they are at and making sure all students are given every opportunity the “Lindbergh Experience” has to offer. Originally immigrants from Israel, David and his family built a new life in the community and quickly grasped the amazing opportunities the United States has to offer, building a family business in Real Estate and also working as an IT professional. David has often expressed his appreciation of what Lindbergh Schools has done for his family: “I saw how Lindbergh Schools took my children, who knew little to no English and invested in them with an amazing program to lift them up to the level of the rest of their class, they are now top students! My hope is to give something back to the community and Lindbergh Schools by becoming a positive and productive Board Member.”
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
David and his family have been proud members of the Lindbergh Community for over a decade; and, have four children; one has graduated last year as “Mr. LHS Congeniality and one is a Junior. David has also been invested in district committees and in working with Lindbergh administration and staff concerning community interests. Last year, David ran for Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. David is committed to focusing on excellence in education, meeting every student where they are at and making sure all students are given every opportunity the “Lindbergh Experience” has to offer. Originally immigrants from Israel, David and his family built a new life in the community and quickly grasped the amazing opportunities the United States has to offer, building a family business in Real Estate and also working as an IT professional. David has often expressed his appreciation of what Lindbergh Schools has done for his family: “I saw how Lindbergh Schools took my children, who knew little to no English and invested in them with an amazing program to lift them up to the level of the rest of their class, they are now top students! My hope is to give something back to the community and Lindbergh Schools by becoming a positive and productive Board Member.”
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Choose not to answer
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Choose not to answer
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
I think the standard childhood vaccinations such as polio are important to have but I am not in favor of vaccinations such as COVID being mandated.
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
I think the standard childhood vaccinations such as polio are important to have but I am not in favor of vaccinations such as COVID being mandated.
I support mask mandates.
Disagree
I support mask mandates.
Disagree
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Agree
All official open meetings should be live streamed, recorded, and have transcripts available online for public access.
Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Agree
All votes should be roll call votes and recorded in meeting minutes.
Agree
