Election 2023: David Brown For Hatboro-Horsham School Board

Candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election are providing background about themselves and their positions on the issues to voters in these profiles, which will run in Patch individually for each candidate.

HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —David P. Brown is running as a Democrat for re-election to the Hatboro-Horsham School Board in the Nov. 7 general election.

Brown is one of eight candidates vying for four school board seats along with Bill Daly, Denise DJ Schultz, Theresa E. Brown, Vince Varallo, Susan Hunsinger-Hoff, Janine Solley, and Kellie Hall.

Biographical Information

Name: David P. Brown

Age: 55

Town of residence: Horsham

Position sought: Hatboro-Horsham School Board Director

Are you an incumbent? Yes

What Towns Does Your Position Cover? Hatboro-Horsham

Party affiliation: Democrat

Family: Married, two children (Both HH Alum)

Education: Bachelor's- Business- Millersville University

Occupation: VP- Human Resources. Not-for-profit Senior Living

1. What are the top issues currently facing your position and how do you plan to address them?

The focus over the past three years has been to rebuild Hatboro-Horsham District, and that work is ongoing. When my colleagues and I were first elected in 2019, the district’s scores and rankings had been dropping for about 10 years, the teachers’ contract had expired, and the long-time superintendent was retiring. The community wanted us to improve in those areas.

To address those concerns we hired a fantastic administrative team who have worked with the school board hand in hand to improve the district through policy and curriculum adoption. Scores and rankings have already seen improvements in three short years and the continued outlook is bright! We have also worked diligently to improve the district’s relationship with the teachers.

Rebuilding and then maintaining positive relationships is always ongoing; however, there is now a culture of working together for the common good of the students. This is evidenced by adopting a new three-year contract without any labor disputes- a first for H-H in quite some time. Hatboro-Horsham is a wonderful community and a premier school district. We will continue to work so that every one of our students, families, and employees has an amazing experience at Hatboro-Horsham.

2. Identify specific goals or ideas you have to enhance life in your position:

As a school board member, it is important to be engaged and informed in matters involving our district as well as issues affecting public education more broadly. Through research, I will continue to stay up to date on current topics impacting public education. I will also continue to communicate with our administrative team on a daily basis and attend all of our committee meetings so I am well-informed on all matters facing the district and focus on improving
the education opportunities for our students while being a good steward of taxpayer dollars.

What in your experience or background prepares you for election to the office?
As a human resources professional, I am well-versed in relationship building and fiscal responsibility. As an incumbent school board member and the current board president, I have experience in governing the district. I hope to continue to have the support of the community and I am excited to keep moving HHSD forward.