Renton School board Election Update

November 5, 2003 - Results from last night’s Renton School Board election show incumbent Joy Poff holding a commanding lead with 62 percent of the votes. Poff, the most senior board member with 16 years experience, is challenged by Will Jones.

Superintendent Dolores Gibbons praised Poff for her long-time commitment to staff, students, parents and community members, saying her enthusiasm, stability and depth of knowledge are evident in her leadership.

“Joy’s understanding of budgets, curriculum, school construction and standards are important components for a board member,” Gibbons said. “But I think what we see in all of our board members is a deep love for what they do and a belief in the ability of our staff to educate our children.”

According to the King County Elections Office, thousands of absentee ballots remain to be counted. It is uncertain how many of those were cast for the Renton School Board race.