Conestoga Public Schools - District 56 (Vote up to 3) - G26
Seth Ahrens
Republican
Contacted by resident of Conestoga School District
06/17/26, 4:15pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left.
06/18/26, 4:15pm, Candidate returned phone call and agreed to answer VIP questionnaire. Email sent to candidate.
07/08/26, 8:11am, Reminder sent to candidate by text and email.
07/08/26, 5:36pm, Candidate responded that he will complete the questionnaire.
07/15/26, 10:19am, Sent text reminder regarding questionnaire and the VIP concert event.
08/03/26, 3:40pm, Sent text to candidate inquiring when he plans to complete the questionnaire.
08/13/26, 8:46pm, Sent text message to candidate requesting questionnaire be completed by Monday if possible.
08/17/26, 10:15pm, Sent text to candidate advising the answers for candidates would go live at midnight, but his answers can be included later with the information that he would have been able to see the answers of other candidates before completing his.
Wendy Callahan
Democrat
Contacted by resident of the Conestoga School District
06/17/26, 4:13pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left.
06/18/26, 4:14pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left. Text message sent.
06/22/26, 9:20am, Phone call to candidate, left voicemail. Email message sent to candidate for contact.
06/30/26, 3:14pm, Phone call, text message, and email sent to candidate.
07/08/26, 8:12am, Email message sent to candidate for contact.
07/08/26, 5:32pm, Candidate answered and agreed to consider the questionnaire. Questionnaire sent to candidate.
07/15/26, 10:22am, Sent text message reminder regarding the questionnaire and the VIP concert event.
07/15/26, 10:26am, Candidate replied that she has not had time to review the questionnaire but was thankful for the reminder.
08/03/26, 3:41pm, Sent email message to candidate inquiring when she plans to complete the questionnaire.
08/13/26, 8:47pm, Sent email to candidate requesting questionnaire be completed by Monday if possible.
08/17/26, 10:16pm, Sent email to candidate advising the answers for candidates would go live at midnight, but her answers can be included later with the information that she would have been able to see the answers of other candidates before completing hers.
David A.C. Campbell
Republican
Contacted by resident of Conestoga School District
06/17/26, 4:16pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left.
06/18/26, 4:17pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left. Text message sent. Candidate sent text message providing his email address and requesting all communications be via email. Initial introduction letter sent via email.
06/22/26, 9:22am, Email sent to candidate (realized an error was made in candidate's email address previously)
06/25/26, 3:15pm, Candidate responded and agreed to complete the questionnaire. Email and link sent to candidate.
07/07/26, 5:34pm, Candidate sent email requesting clarifications.
07/08/26, 5:35pm, Answers to clarification questions sent via email by Director.
07/15/26, 10:22am, Sent text reminder regarding questionnaire and the VIP concert event.
08/03/26, 3:45pm, Sent email to candidate inquiring when he plans to complete the questionnaire.
08/13/26, 8:45pm, Sent email to candidate requesting questionnaire be completed by Monday if possible.
08/17/26, 10:14pm, Sent email to candidate advising the answers for candidates would go live at midnight, but his answers can be included later with the information that he would have been able to see the answers of other candidates before completing his.
Halle McCartney
Republican
Contacted by resident of Conestoga School District
06/17/26, 4:12pm, Phone call to candidate.
Candidate returned phone call and agreed to answer VIP questionnaire.
Email sent to candidate.
07/08/26, 8:13am, Reminder sent to candidate by text and email.
07/08/26, 5:37pm, Candidate responded that she will complete the questionnaire.
07/15/26, 10:24am, Sent text reminder regarding questionnaire and the VIP concert event. Candidate replied that she is working on it and will confirm when she has completed it.
08/03/26, 3:45pm, Sent text to candidate inquiring when she plans to complete the questionnaire.
08/13/26, 8:44pm, Sent text message to candidate requesting questionnaire be completed by Monday if possible.
08/17/26, 10:15pm, Sent text to candidate advising the answers for candidates would go live at midnight, but her answers can be included later with the information that she would have been able to see the answers of other candidates before completing hers.
Gregory William Page
Nonpartisan
Contacted by resident of Conestoga School District
06/17/26, 4:08pm, Phone call to candidate.
Candidate returned phone call and agreed to answer VIP questionnaire.
Email sent to candidate.
07/08/26, 8:15am, Reminder sent to candidate by text and email.
07/08/26, 5:38pm, Candidate responded that he will complete the questionnaire.
07/15/26, 10:25am, Sent text reminder regarding questionnaire and the VIP concert event.
08/03/26, 3:45pm, Sent text to candidate inquiring when he plans to complete the questionnaire.
08/13/26, 8:42pm, Sent text message to candidate requesting questionnaire be completed by Monday if possible.
08/13/26, 8:43pm, Candidate responded he will work on it this weekend.
08/17/26, 10:14pm, Sent text to candidate advising the answers for candidates would go live at midnight, but his answers can be included later with the information that he would have been able to see the answers of other candidates before completing his.
Craig Todd
Republican
Contacted by resident of Conestoga School District
06/17/26, 4:09pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left.
06/18/26, 4:11pm, Phone call to candidate and voicemail message left. Text message sent.
06/22/26, 9:19am, Phone call to candidate, left voicemail. Candidate returned phone call and agreed to participate. Link emailed to candidate.
07/08/26, 8:15am, Reminder sent to candidate by text and email.
07/08/26, 5:38pm, Candidate responded that he will complete the questionnaire.
07/14/26, 8:38pm, Email invitation to Benefit concert where candidate will be noticed if questionnaire answered
07/15/26, 10:25am, Sent text reminder regarding questionnaire and the VIP concert event.
Answers submitted online July 17, 2026 @ 10:15 AM
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Typically around 60% of property tax goes to education. By hiring the superintendent, school board members are the ones making decisions about children’s education. They decide building improvements, textbook selections, and safety measures for children.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set policy and budget for the school district. Be an advocate for the children, members should be creative and have high outcome standards, insist on variety on how curriculum is taught. Hiring, evaluating, and retention of the superintendent.
Typically around 60% of property tax goes to education. By hiring the superintendent, school board members are the ones making decisions about children’s education. They decide building improvements, textbook selections, and safety measures for children.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set policy and budget for the school district. Be an advocate for the children, members should be creative and have high outcome standards, insist on variety on how curriculum is taught. Hiring, evaluating, and retention of the superintendent.
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter, living in the district. Must not be employed as a teacher by the school district.
Other information
Members should visit schools in their district, be willing to listen and hear any feedback through the perspective of children not their own views. School board members should be the checks and balances on administration to ensure everything is going as stated. Members should be involved in the community. They should understand how businesses run.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Some school districts have wards, electing one from each ward. Many have 6 at-large positions, electing 3 every 2 years. Others have 10 or more positions. Typically ½ of the school board is voted on every 2 years.
Typically around 60% of property tax goes to education. By hiring the superintendent, school board members are the ones making decisions about children’s education. They decide building improvements, textbook selections, and safety measures for children.
Duties and Responsibilities
Set policy and budget for the school district. Be an advocate for the children, members should be creative and have high outcome standards, insist on variety on how curriculum is taught. Hiring, evaluating, and retention of the superintendent.
Requirements for the position
Must be a registered voter, living in the district. Must not be employed as a teacher by the school district.
Other information
Members should visit schools in their district, be willing to listen and hear any feedback through the perspective of children not their own views. School board members should be the checks and balances on administration to ensure everything is going as stated. Members should be involved in the community. They should understand how businesses run.
Term of office
4 years
Partisan?
Nonpartisan
When election is held
Some school districts have wards, electing one from each ward. Many have 6 at-large positions, electing 3 every 2 years. Others have 10 or more positions. Typically ½ of the school board is voted on every 2 years.
