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US Vote SmartHome » 2019-05-04 election » Magnolia ISD » Position 3 » Sean Ricker |
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| Party | R |
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| Born | Manchester, NH |
| Education | B.S. Nuclear Engineernig Technology; A.S. Business Management |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Religion | Christian |
| Marital | Married |
| Children | 2 |
Sean Ricker
Sean and his wife, Melissa, have lived in Magnolia for 7 years. Prior to that, they lived in Brazoria County. They have two young sons. Jaxon Wayne who is four years old, and Wesley Allen who is two years old. Sean is an engineer and currently works at a gas-turbine combined cycle power plant. Melissa is an engineer (TAMU), author, online business systems strategist, and world’s best mother.
For many years Sean has treated politics as a hobby and pastime. Constantly reading, learning, studying, and generally trying to make sure he understands the facts surrounding the latest hot topics and legislation. For a long time, he focused on national politics. But he has recently focused his time and efforts on the state he loves, TEXAS! This has meant getting more involved in our state and local politics. From trips to Austin to being a delegate at county and state Republican conventions. Now he has focussed his sights more narrowly and closer to home, on county commissioners, city councils, and school boards.
MCTP PAC Rating of: Recommended Source 
Submitted by john wertz on 2020-01-07 14:23:53
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Submitted by dennis tibbs on 2019-04-02 04:10:45
MCTP Rating of: 90 ENDORSED Source
Submitted by dennis tibbs on 2019-04-02 04:10:24
Pros
- Fresh new face needed in Magnolia. Very well informed on all issues with School Board. Looks ready for the coming fight with a school board that lets the Superintendent run the show.
- Novel and powerful proposal to freeze all hiring and salaries of the ISD administration, until the students and teachers needs are met first. More teachers can be hired, but no more staff, no more overhead.
- Has studied the MISD finances deeply. Researcher who relies heavily on data.
- Has experience (work) managing budgets as large or olarger than MISD.
- Favors zero-based budgeting
- Thinks support and admin staff is too beefy and can be cut. 27-28 positions paying over $100K is too much(Supt is $220+K)
- Favors financial incentives to promote teacher retention & teacher performance.
- Favors temporarily freezing administrative compensation to achieve more equitable wages.
- Favors voter approval for... More
