Bob Adams
Non-Partisan | Wisconsin
Candidate Profile
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bob Adams
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2024
Election
Spring & Presidential Preference
Race
School District of Waupaca Board of Education, At-Large
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Berean School of the Bible, Springfield, Pastoral, 1997
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Foundations For Living, Executive Director, Radiant Fellowship
Lead Pastor, Changing Lives Church, Youth and Associate Pastor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Waupaca School Board, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
"One of the best. Vote for Bob he has been an asset. He is level headed and asks the right questions when decisions are to be made." Dale Feldt Waupaca School Board President
SELECTED FINANCIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Per School District of Waupaca's District Administrator, Ron Saari, candidate is exempt and has no campaign finance reports to provide.
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
The role of a school in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy should be one of compassion, support, and guidance. The school should aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where the student feels comfortable seeking help and expressing their needs. The school should also provide access to resources and information regarding pregnancy options, such as adoption services, parenting resources, and prenatal care. Educating the student about these options equips them to make an informed decision. Ultimately, the school's role should be centered around providing empathy, support, and resources while respecting the student's autonomy and personal values. Every student deserves to be treated with compassion.
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
The issue of government funding for public education from pre-K through college involves a range of considerations. Supporters emphasize the importance of equal access to education and the potential economic benefits, while critics raise concerns about cost, bureaucracy, and individual choice. The optimal approach should aim to provide quality education for all while fostering innovation, individual development, and economic growth.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Teachers should be required to instruct students on mandated curriculum even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Life begins at conception and should be valued. As a parent who has two adopted children, I can attest to the belief that there are alternative options to abortion that parents should consider. Every life is valuable and should be cherished.
Consistent discipline creates a safe and orderly environment, which is essential for student learning.
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
The reason for my answer being "yes" is that even though a person in the community may not have a child in the education system, their tax dollars are contributing to the funding of that curriculum. While not everyone may agree, I believe that transparency regarding what is being taught should be maintained and made accessible. This applies to parents with children in school as well.
Educators should give students a thorough education in America's founding documents and cultivate American patriotism.
Strongly Agree
Providing students with a comprehensive education in America's founding documents and cultivating American patriotism is vital for promoting an informed, engaged, and responsible citizenry. It allows students to understand the principles upon which the United States was founded, instills a sense of national pride, encourages critical analysis, and equips them with the skills necessary for active civic participation.
I support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Disagree
Though I highly value every student, I do not believe that this should entail altering the value system of others, thereby infringing upon the rights of other individuals, solely to accommodate a small minority of students. In my opinion, it is improper to compel or force individuals to modify their American values and principles grounded in their faith.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
American History, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Civics, Science, Vocational Learning, Arts and Music, Information Technology, Language Arts
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of the bureaucracy, through a program which allows parents the freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?
I believe in equality of opportunities.
Which type of written parental consent should be obtained before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)? (A) Opt-In. (B) Opt-Out. (C) None.
B
VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a Christian, my spiritual beliefs and values center around the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible. I hold the belief in God as the creator and the source of all life. Your faith emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, forgiveness, and humility as exemplified by Jesus. I strive to follow His teachings in your daily life, seeking to live with integrity and honor God in all that I do. My spiritual values also likely include principles such as faith, hope, gratitude, and the importance of prayer and worship. Additionally, I may prioritize serving and caring for others, spreading the message of God's love, and living a life of purpose and meaning according to the Christian faith.
Who is responsible for teaching sexual education to children, and what is the appropriate age when it should be taught?
I believe parents are responsible for teaching sexual education because the public school setting can often present a wide spectrum of ideas that may deviate from God's design. In my opinion, children should start learning about God's design for life at an early age, while leaving more detailed teachings for their teen years.
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) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
Again, I believe the teaching of Sex Ed she be approached in a way that does not violate human life. Abstinence should be taught until marriage.
Children have a right to reach maturity without chemical or surgical castration, which would damage their healthy bodies through surgeries and may cause a life-long dependence on cross-sex hormones.
Strongly Agree
It has been proven that critical thinking skills don't kick in until around the age of 21. Some would argue even later than that. This study proves that making life changing decisions at a younger age could end up leading to a life of regret with permanent consequences.
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming (including drag shows and explicit materials) in schools and libraries.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman essential to the formation and sustaining of a civil and prosperous society.
Strongly Agree
Parents have the fundamental right to raise their child in accordance with their beliefs and values, including the right to make decisions about the child's education and healthcare.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have full and timely access to any and all records, including school and medical records, associated with their minor children.
Strongly Agree
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
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
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
2ND AMENDMENT
Faculty who are licensed to carry and have had ongoing training should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to respond to an active shooter situation.
Strongly Agree
We have seen enough news stories with regards to instances of what happen when a teacher cannot carry. To me it only makes sense that if a faculty member is licensee to carry, they should. It would greatly curtail instances we have seen on a national level.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
In the event of a pandemic, school districts can mandate whatever health precautions they deem necessary (including masks and vaccines) to protect students and staff.
Strongly Disagree
