Robert T. Covington
AZ · Member, East Valley Institute of Technology Governing Board, District 3
Robert Covington represents District 3 on the East Valley Institute of Technology governing board. He did not file a candidate statement, and we found no public statement of his goals.
Where Robert T. Covington stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Education Quality (4 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 3 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 3 oppose
Voted to approve EVIT’s proposed 2026–27 budget, which reduced planned maintenance and operating spending by 34%.
June 8, 2026Supports Government Spending Reduction
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Voted to authorize $4 million to cover the full cost of transporting students from nine member districts to EVIT.
June 8, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted to approve construction of residential housing for foster youth attending EVIT.
June 12, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
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Voted to approve construction funding for EVIT’s Power Campus expansion.
December 14, 2020Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 4 support
Voted to approve American Leadership Academy’s online graphic design and marketing career programs for a one-year trial with curriculum and hands-on learning requirements.
June 22, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to authorize $4 million to cover the full cost of transporting students from nine member districts to EVIT.
June 8, 2026Supports Public Education Quality
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to approve construction funding for EVIT’s Power Campus expansion.
December 14, 2020Supports Public Education Quality
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Moved and voted to approve a new EVIT central campus in Cave Creek.
March 16, 2020Supports Public Education Quality
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Track record — General
General · 8 records
Voted to restrict member districts without 2026–27 EVIT agreements from spending career education fund balances on unapproved programs, while allowing prior obligations and expenses separately authorized by the board.
May 11, 2026
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Voted to let nine member districts without current EVIT agreements use their existing career education fund balances for approved 2025–26 satellite programs.
October 27, 2025
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to reject nine member school districts’ funding agreement offer, withdraw EVIT’s earlier offers, and authorize legal defense and counterclaims in the dispute.
October 27, 2025
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to restore Chad Wilson to his position as EVIT superintendent.
February 10, 2020
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to authorize an appeal of the state superintendent’s audit findings and required reimbursement from EVIT.
January 13, 2020
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Moved and voted to eliminate the second classroom observation for continuing EVIT teachers.
January 13, 2020
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Voted to recommend LaMar Watkins as the first choice to fill an EVIT governing board vacancy.
January 13, 2020
Source: go.boarddocs.com
Served as president of the East Valley Institute of Technology governing board.
February 13, 2012
Source: cdnsm5-ss1.sharpschool.com
Past race Robert T. Covington ran in:
- East Valley Institute of Technology Governing Board Member, District 3 · November 3, 2026 · Maricopa County, Arizona · incumbent