Episode 89 – #OklaEd Votes

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Dr. Rick Cobb @GrendelRick Superintendent of Mid-Del Public Schools

Overview of chat topic

#OklaEd Votes

Let's keep the discussion lively, thoughtful, and respectful. #oklaed

The first question is coming up in a minute or so. pic.twitter.com/QkL8078Prg

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

Questions from the chat:

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Q1 How do you vote? In person early? Election day at your precinct? Absentee? Why do you prefer this method? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/oKbNkBUd9g

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A1: I vote in person on Election Day. I think I just like the idea of going in and being a voter. It seems more legit in person. #Oklaed

— Renee Bell (@Biobellrocks) November 5, 2018

A1 – I vote on Election Day because I love wearing my sticker. I voted absentee once and felt so left out! #fomo #oklaed https://t.co/jH3EOF6iPs

— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) November 5, 2018

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Q2 What is the most important issue for #oklaed, no matter what the outcome of the election happens to be? pic.twitter.com/CrLZmDFAlw

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A2 We need to follow democratic processes in our Oklahoma legislature when it comes to our budget process. Our budget is still decided behind closed doors, & literally at the 11th hour legislators are shown the budget & asked to vote w/o time to debate. This must change! #OklaEd

— Wesley Fryer, Ph.D. 🌎🎙🚀 (@wfryer) November 5, 2018

A2) To increase and solidify funding for #oklaed and to diversify our economy so it is not so dependent on oil and gas.

— Eric Justin Bates (@ejbband21) November 5, 2018

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Q3 Keeping your most important issue in mind, who do you want to be elected governor? And why?#oklaed pic.twitter.com/r3FcK1pVs2

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A3 – I am not a 1 issue voter. @DrewForOklahoma not only is a huge supporter of #oklaed, but knows we are suffering in so many areas of our state. My Ss are affected greatly by the cuts to ALL core services. We need CJ reform, access to mental health services, etc. https://t.co/I7eNKHYqjn

— Shari Gateley (@ShariGateley) November 5, 2018

A3: I am pretty sure everyone is going to say Edmondson. I hope someone will say his opponent just so I can get why. I am voting because he listens. This is so needed now. So tired of people not listening to me but they represent me. #oklaed

— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) November 5, 2018

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Q4 Again, with your most important issue in mind, who do you want to be elected state superintendent? And why? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/xaxMPqQjR1

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A4: I know everyone is saying @joy4ok because she has always been there for us. What has made me really fight for her is when she stood up against Fallin and the consolidation. She shows she is not about her political party. That is what we need everywhere! #oklaed

— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) November 5, 2018

A4: @joy4ok of course! I see her at PD, at conferences, in OKC. She goes where the action is and stands up to those who want to take from #oklaed . I know a good thing when we have it – and I want to keep her working for us! https://t.co/KMFrgCGWo0

— Debra Thoreson (@djthoreson) November 5, 2018

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Q5 What other statewide races are important #oklaed races? And who do you support in those races? pic.twitter.com/7bgqNj2yzj

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A5 I am sure I am going to be a lone voice in this but judicial votes are huge. We can’t keep voting keep. We have the highest prison incarceration. All issues eventually impact school and this is a big one! #oklaed https://t.co/DxozucYlHE

— Mrs. Telannia Norfar (@thnorfar) November 5, 2018

A5 Me! Hahaha #Oklaed

— Scott Fetgatter (@scottok16) November 5, 2018

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Q6 Who are you supporting in your local state representative and/or senator race? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/M6W0xyoKZb

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

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Q7 In 2019, the Capitol will be full of rookie legislators. After the election, how soon is too soon to make contact with your new representative or senator? #oklaed #askingforafriend pic.twitter.com/txBCV8CEU1

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A7: It is never too soon to contact Representatives! Let them know you can’t wait to work with them, you are thankful they are in office, etc…! #oklaED

— Madison (@MadisonOUed) November 5, 2018

A7: Minute one? #oklaed

— Kristin Atchley (@KristinAtchley) November 5, 2018

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Q8 State Question 800 would withhold a portion of Gross Production Tax collections for a new reserve fund. Are you for or against this question, and why? https://t.co/m0c3oEzxaO #oklaed pic.twitter.com/uMaiAAr4jA

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A8: against. Too vague. #oklaed https://t.co/a6KaweH08W

— Kristin Geist (@kdwviolin) November 5, 2018

A8: Against anything that distracts from the real problem, tax cuts resulting in reduction of vital social services. #oklaed #okleg https://t.co/r4aWYknOxx

— Aaron Baker (@bakerleft) November 5, 2018

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Q9 State Question 801 would allow school districts to take the money in their building fund and use it like general fund money. Are you for this state question or against it? Why? #oklaed https://t.co/3N3Aqt37dB pic.twitter.com/pw5dGBemhI

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

A9 If there were a statewide building fund like our neighbors to the south, this might be a viable option. Until then, why force us to choose facilities over faculty #oklaed

— Jason Bengs (@jasonbengs) November 5, 2018

A9: I am opposed to this SQ bc it lets the legislators off the hook I think and puts it on school admin to determine how the money is spent. It’s lazy legislation. #oklaed

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) November 5, 2018

Bonus Question

Bonus Q: How do you plan to watch election results come in and/or celebrate the end of the election cycle? #oklaed pic.twitter.com/6k8cLzO5Bt

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

Bonus Q: I’ll be secretly watching from my phone at our weekly community group meeting. 😆 #oklaed https://t.co/qNNb4KcoFy

— Cheri McKinney (@CheriRMcKinney) November 5, 2018

Bonus Q: with lots of wine and snacks. 🤣 Will also be watching Important Governor races in various states. It’s a big night! #oklaed pic.twitter.com/C5vHGdp7eY

— Kimberly Blodgett (@KimberBlodgett) November 5, 2018

Lightning Round Q1

#oklaed Lightning Round Q1:
Who will Oklahomans elect as governor on Tuesday?

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

• • • 68 Votes
    • Chris Powell 1%
    • Kevin Stitt 12%
    • Drew Edmonson 87%

 

Lightning Round Q2

#oklaed Lightning Round Q2:
Who will Oklahomans elect as state superintendent on Tuesday?

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

• • • 70 Votes
    • Joy Hofmeister 89%
    • John Cox 10%
    • Larry Huff 1%

Lightning Round Q3

#oklaed Lightning Round Q3:
Will SQ 800 pass?

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

• • • 51 Votes
    • Yes 20%
    • No 80%

Lightning Round Q4

#oklaed Lightning Round Q4:
Will SQ 801 pass?

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

• • • 49 Votes
    • Yes 20%
    • No 80%

Lightning Round Q5

#oklaed Lightning Round Q5:
Will the new Legislature and Governor build on what started in 2018 and increase funding for #oklaed in 2019?

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

• • • 48 Votes
    • Yes 77%
    • No 23%

 

Boomsauce Tweet(s) of the Night:

Erin:

A9 #oklaed As a superintendent, I can tell you that I will support any measure that helps with funding. SQ 801 does not. It neither provides more revenue nor more flexibility. I wouldn't change the state constitution to convert a quarter to five nickels. https://t.co/bS7Vz5sPBB

— Rick Cobb (@grendelrick) November 5, 2018

Scott:

A2: As a preservice teacher I would love to become a teacher in Oklahoma, but some of the biggest factors that make me question that are the issues of competitive wages and the old resources in classrooms. Our students deserve better! #oklaed

— Madison (@MadisonOUed) November 5, 2018

Next Week on the #OklaEd Chat:

Scott – Teacher Action Research

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