Christine Vasquez
Non-Partisan | Kansas
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Christine Vasquez
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2023
Election
General Municipal and School Board
Race
Blue Valley Schools USD 229 Board of Education, District 1 Member 1
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Kansans for Life
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Campaign Finance Documents
OTHER INFORMATION
Blue Valley School Board Survey
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
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
I believe all life is precious and that it is our responsibility to protect the defenseless (whether in the womb or out of)
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.
Neutral
I am aware many school districts, especially large ones like BV, desire to have someone to help them communicate with legislators on their legislative priorities. I would like to take a look at the expense and see what the best most effective options are to meet needs without over allocating funds that are needed for our kids, teachers, classrooms, and schools.
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
I believe increasing tax dollars to reduce the cost of college is not the answer to helping make college affordable for more students . Because our tax dollars do fund our k-12 schools I take seriously the responsibility of ensuring our dollars are spent wisely on students, teachers and schools .
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Agree
Speaking civilly with appropriate respect to the class time and assignment, about matters of conscience and faith, is an asset in creating understanding and mutual respect between students from many diverse backgrounds and beliefs
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?
The main function being to establish vision and goals for their schools, To set standards for the performance of schools and the superintendent and to put plans into effect to see those goals and standards achieved and the vision met.
Who should have the authority to set curriculum and determine resources used in those curricula?
As members elected to represent the views, values, and priorities of their constituents for their school district, I believe it is the duty of the Board members, working closely and collaboratively with parents, teachers and experts, to ensure the best curriculum is chosen
When should parents be restricted from speaking in school board meetings?
I believe a parent should be asked to leave If the parents are threatening violence or harm, using profanity or otherwise inappropriate language/behavior or the like. But barring that I believe one of the main purposes of board meetings should be for the board to hear from the community.
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
Math Language Arts Science American History , Politically Active ( I.e. voting, involved, aware) Personal Finance IT Arts Music Foreign Language Physical Fitness
Which more closely matches your view of America's founding principles? A) Liberty and equality. B) Slavery and racism.
A
What does "equity in education" mean to you?
As a mom of biracial children, I believe it is important for my kids to understand their race, gender, or background does not pre-determine their success or failure in education. We want our kids to understand they are not victims and they are capable of doing and achieving what the set their minds to do and want that same for all students; Not the Predetermining of “equitable outcomes” which in the long run I believe do more harm then good to a students growth and lasting success.
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.
Neutral
I believe local input and control is a high priority and would love to see us look into and possibly reevaluate the areas where we have relinquished influence & 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.
Strongly Agree
I believe parents are their children’s first and best advocates and the responsibility as the decision maker and ultimate authority must be with the parents
School boards are accountable to parents and taxpayers.
Strongly Agree
Do you believe students should have access to materials that graphically depict and describe sexual acts?
No
If a child under 17 cannot go into an R rated movie unchaperoned I believe the same should be said of books
All print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review.
Strongly Agree
Do you believe print and digital material available or presented to students should be easily accessible for public review, including those without children enrolled in school.
Yes
It is tax payer money that funds our public schools so transparency about what tax dollars are being used for should be available whether they currently have kids in school or not
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again believer in Jesus Christ. My devotion to God, my family and my community are my highest priorities.
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 we have started to see the ramifications, on the national scene, this has had particularly to female athletes who cannot be and should not be expected to out perform, play in opposition to, or undress with a biological male.
No school official should be involved in the sexual transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Strongly Agree
I believe school officials responsibility is to education and the important issues of sex and sexuality must be placed with parents/ family as the students main support system.
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?
It is the parents and/or caregivers responsibility to determine what is appropriate and when it should be taught
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
At an appropriate age and with parental consent; Human anatomy/ reproductive system, stages of pregnancy and fetal development, abstinence physical and emotion health outcomes
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I believe key frameworks like” We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (Declaration of Independence) have long resonated in the hearts of so many that America has been a beacon drawing immigrants to her shores in search of this “life and liberty”
I support allowing public middle and high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
I believe we have started to see the ramifications, on the national scene, this has had particularly to female athletes who cannot be and should not be expected to out perform, play in opposition to, or undress with a biological male.
Biological males should be allowed in female locker rooms and bathrooms.
Strongly Disagree
No school official should be involved in the social or medical transitioning of a student, including the use of alternative names and pronouns.
Strongly Agree
I believe school officials responsibility is to education and the important issues of sex and sexuality must be placed with parents/ family as the students main support system.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I believe verified Us citizens only should be allowed to vote
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.
Agree
, I believe it is important for elected officials to have a high value for honesty, integrity, service, collaboration and walk in humility as they serve out the position and duties
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).
This is the first I have run for office so I have not been interviewed or had media reports written on me at this time
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am a mom of 5 kids currently at every level in the Blue Valley schools , with my oldest graduating in 22’ from Blue Valley High. I am highly invested in seeing Blue Valley students and families succeed and flourish in the years to come!
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2014 Republican Primary 2014 General Election 2016 Republican Primary 2016 General Election 2018 Republican Primary 2018 General Election 2020 Republican Primary 2020 General Election 2022 Republican Primary 2022 General Election
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Neutral
The safety of our kids is the highest priority. I believe our School Resource officers have done a great job at protecting our kids and I am thankful to have our schools partnering with them. I would like to look more into the stats and information available on schools who are allowing teachers to carry before I feel I could have a more informed conversation about the topic.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Under what circumstances (if any) should schools be allowed to require vaccinations?
I believe in the right to religious and medical exemptions
I support mask mandates.
Disagree
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.
Agree
I believe elected officials must be transparent and when needed able to defend/answer for their “why” on voting decisions
