In Their Own Words: Meet Issaquah School Board Candidate Brian Deagle

Full Name: Brian James Deagle.

Age: 50.

Place of Birth: Van Nuys, CA.

Occupation: Microsoft, Senior Attorney.

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

Sammamish, WA, 18 years (since July 1993).

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Wife, Collette Maron Deagle.

Children: Elle Deagle, 16, Junior at Skyline; Leigh Deagle, 14, Freshman at Skyline.

Education: University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1995. University of California at Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering, 1983

Military Service: None.

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations:

Washington State Bar Association

Skyline PTSA

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.votedeagle.org; on Facebook “Deagle for School Board”

Email address: BrianD38@msn.com

Phone number: 425.785.8623

Campaign manager: None.

PREVIOUS ELECTED OFFICE(S):

Elected: Current serving on the Issaquah School Board (Elected 2007).

Other campaigns for public office: None.

THIS CAMPAIGN:

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

I believe that quality public education is fundamentally important to maintaining a healthy democracy. I serve, and am running to earn another term, so that I can have a direct influence in ensuring that each Skyline graduate is college ready (and other graduates of the Issaquah School District), that is, ready to succeed in college if she chooses that path, especially in relation to required math and science skills.

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

No. 1 is increasing student achievement at all levels in the district, so that each graduate leaves our district prepared to succeed at the next step she elects to take.

No. 2 is ensuring we remain fiscally responsible, especially in the face of declining revenues.

No. 3 is implementing frameworks to ensure that this higher achievement level (See No. 1, above) is sustainable beyond the time of my service.

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

In short: My experience. I have five years’ experience serving as a director and have proven that I can lead the board and the district.

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

Less than $5,000.