Meet BZ Davis, Candidate for Northshore School District Board of Directors

What is your full, legal name?
Mary Beth (B-Z) Davis

Where do you work and what is your job title?

Ostrom Drug, Giftware buyer/manager

Age: 55

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there?

 Bothell, 55 years

Spouse or domestic partner if any:

 Bob Davis

Children:

Kip, Megan

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):

 Received Pharmacy Tech license from North Seattle C.C. 1980’s

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):

None

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Northshore Scholarship Assoc.

Bothell High Alumni

Citizens for Northshore Schools, bond/levy co-chair

Volunteer at Kenmore Elementary

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy?

No

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation?

No

CAMPAIGN INFORMATION:

Web site: www.bzdavis.com
Email address: bzdavis13@gmail.com
Phone number: 425-487-1442
Campaign manager: Pamela Steele
Campaign manager contact information: Pamela@talison.net

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected:

Northshore School Board 1992-2008

Other campaigns for public office:

None

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

What is the primary reason you are running for this office?

I am running for this office to:

1. Enhance an atmosphere of collaboration and consensus among board members and between board members, administration and staff
2. Support equity and optimum achievement of all students to better ensure their success in life.
3. To honor and respect the role that each of us, including parents and community plays in an education partnership.

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

1. To ensure that Northshore’s curriculum keeps students engaged.  Students study harder and are more passionate about education when they are engaged and challenged.
2. To ensure that parents have every opportunity to be engaged in their child’s education. Successful academic outcomes require involved parents.
3. To ensure that educators receive the support they need to provide a positive and innovative educational environment as well as enhance their own learning through continuing education.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?

1. As a previous Northshore Board member with 16 years of experience, I understand the impact of board decisions from the classroom to the state. I am a strong advocate of collaborative decision-making and am skilled at reaching consensus on controversial issues. History will show that I always take the time to listen to my stakeholders. That said, my responsibility as a board member is to weigh all input and ultimately make what I believe to be the best decision possible, knowing that while it may not satisfy all parties it is what is best for all students.
2. I am a well respected educational leader with strong working relationships at both the local and state level.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election?

$10,000.

Official endorsements:

Senator Rosemary McAuliffe

Representative Derek Stanford

Retired Rep. Al Obrien

Retired Rep. Mark Ericks

Retired Rep. Barbara (Cothern) Hawksford

Northshore Education Association

Northshore Office Professionals, Para-Educators, Nurses