[Coniam is pronounced ko-nee-um]
Two seats are up for election on November 3, 2026

I am a 17-year Surprise resident, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, father of two Dysart students, and a longtime district volunteer — from PTAs and Site Councils to the Superintendent's Parent Council. Professionally, I am a private-sector executive leading risk management operations across a 14-state region. I am currently serving in my fourth term on the City of Surprise Board of Trustees. I am running to bring real-world executive leadership, proven fiscal conservatism, and genuine independence to our school board. 

What Sets Me Apart: Real-World Executive Leadership

What distinguishes my candidacy is private-sector executive experience. As Assistant Vice President of Loss Control, I lead multi-state operations — managing teams, budgets, risk strategy, and performance systems in a results-driven environment where accountability is not optional. I build organizations that perform consistently and exceed goals. That discipline is exactly what Dysart's boardroom needs.

As Chair of the City of Surprise Board of Trustees — reappointed unanimously to a fourth term in 2026 — I put these principles to work for local taxpayers. We built strong reserves, expanded employee health insurance options from one plan to three, and voted to return $1 million annually to the City's general fund. Fiscal conservatism means knowing when to stop taking, not just when to save.

My Priorities for Dysart

• Academic Excellence and CTE: Strong fundamental outcomes across every campus and expanded Career and Technical Education pathways through West-MEC — preparing every student for college or a well-paying career.

• Supporting Classroom Teachers: Protect every dollar of the voter-approved 2024 override for teacher compensation, cut administrative friction, and build a culture that respects and retains great educators.

• Fiscal Accountability and Transparency: I will apply the same data-driven, results-oriented budget oversight I use professionally to ensure taxpayer dollars reach classrooms, not administrative overhead — with full public transparency and measurable results.

• School Safety and Responsible Growth: Proactive, data-driven safety planning, strong support for School Resource Officers, and honest evaluation of how rapid residential growth affects district capacity and long-term solvency.

Dysart Right Now

Our district faces real challenges that demand experienced leadership: a failed bond that left Asante-area families without a promised neighborhood school as residential development continues to accelerate around them; a voter-approved teacher compensation override that must be protected from budget pressures; and a board that has repeatedly chosen silence over transparency when difficult questions arise. I know these issues because I have been here — attending meetings, asking questions, and holding leadership accountable. That is not what I “plan” to do as a board member; it’s what I’ve been doing for over a decade.

Proven Independent Governance

I am moderate, non-partisan, and independent. I am not accepting donations — which means I am not beholden to any donor, special interest group, or political organization. I answer only to Dysart students, parents, teachers, and taxpayers. 

I humbly ask for your vote on November 3, 2026.

Two seats are open on November 3, 2026. I am asking for your vote.
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