A list of 12 questions was sent to each candidate with the offer to publish their responses unedited. Mr. Hooper chose not to participate. [He is running unopposed] Just in case you want to contact him and ask some questions his contact info is in the voters pamphlet reproduced below. If you learn anything please share with us.
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Q1: Given the poor student test scores, what are your proposals to improve learning and outcomes?
Q2: Given that an estimated 50% of the entire state budget goes to K-12 education, what are your thoughts about improving efficiencies in local spending?
Q3: What’s your position on Parental Rights?
Q4: Should parents have the right to choose public or private education for their children?
Q5: What’s your position about transgender crossover in sports?
Q6: Should school district negotiations with unions be public? Why or Why Not?
Q7: What is your position on DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)?
Q8: What is your position on Critical Race Theory?
Q9: What’s your position on Mandated Pronouns?
Q10: Should school boards play an active role in running the school district or should the board hire a superintendent and let them run the show with minimal board input?
Q11: What are the top 3 issues you think need to be addressed in your school district and what would you do about them?
Q12: What other topics or issues would you like to address?
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Paul Hooper
Elected Experience: None
Other Professional Experience: 20 plus years of corporate experience
for Nike; Local Small business owner.
Education: Washougal High School graduate – class of 1993 Top ten;
University of Portland graduate – class of 1997; Bachelors of Science in Biology;
National Alumni board member. Portland State University graduate – class of 2008; MBA with a focus on Managing Innovation and Technology
Community Service: Volunteer Coach with East County Little League; Supporter of the new Washougal library.
Statement: Thank you for reading this – as a longtime resident of rural Washougal, who grew up in the barns, creeks, and working in the hayfields in the area, I am excited to have this opportunity to represent you on the school board. I am a parent with children in the school system, I think it is important for us all to stand up and
speak our voices when it comes to guiding the district. As I listen to the community, the big questions that everyone has are around fiscal responsibility, enrollment, and teaching. Where is the money going from all of the taxes that are paid in? How are we not seeing more enrollment with all of the building going on in and around the town? And finally, how do we meet our district goals of increasing test scores when we keep cutting teachers and paraeducators? I don’t know the answer to any of these, but I aim to find out and to champion your voice.
Phone 360.210.2429
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