, especially as national political leaders have focused on divisive and partisan issues in schools. Ninemeier: The Board of Education is accountable to the district community. According to unofficial results, Stewart received 6,113 votes; Jonas received 6,089 votes; and Bibb received 5,955 votes in Hamilton County. DeBoer: I am running to put kids first, give parents their voices back, support teachers and refocus on academic excellence. Katie Stewart, Sara Jonas, Bob Bibb, and Linda Marie Hausfeld made up the group, all with no prior political experience. Former deputy superintendent Tianay Amat has stepped in as interim superintendent in the meantime. There is also misinformation from community members surrounding certain programs that I feel is due to misunderstanding. Be respectful to all the people of the district and their ideas 3). Placer County Elections Candidate Statement of Qualifications. Voters elected newcomers Isaac Adi andDarbi Boddy and incumbent Kelley Casper to the Lakota Local Schools' board of education Tuesday evening. Jeup has also said during a Michigan League of Women Voters forum last that she is willing to ban pornographic books, even though many conservative school board members are shifting away from using the word ban., If there is a problem in the schools, I will be the person that they can come to and discuss where things might be going awry, Jeup said. Unofficial election results showed all precincts had been reported for the district just after 10 p.m. Tullis lead with 1,440 votes, Sumerel received 1,285 votes and Marx received 1,280 votes. This framework, in and of itself, is not taught. Unlike any other time in my 18 years of service, our board could be extremely inexperienced in January, with a potential total tenure of eight years. "Until I do see it, I think we need to consider removing the program from our schools," Moroski said. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. Voters instead chose newcomers Mary Wineberg, Kareem Moffett and Brandon Craig to join the board,along with incumbent Mike Moroski, according to unofficial election results. Board of County Commission District 2; Board of County Commission District 4; County Court Judge; Circuit Judge, Fifth Circuit; School Board District 1; School Board District 3; School Board District 5; Florida House of Representatives 23; . During most school board election seasons, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, candidates campaigned on specific issues within the district: the budget, transportation, test scores and more, Kogan noted that national and local interest in local school boards increased after former President Barack Obama adopted the Common Core st. ate standards for K-12 curriculum and when former President Donald Trump denounced the 1619 Project on the history of racism in the U.S. here are 10 candidates running for three open positions for a six-year term and three candidates running for one special election to fill a two-year term ending in 2024. One of the first things thenew board will oversee is the search for the district's new superintendent. Alongside this, there are myriad of factors from social pressures to economic realities facing a family or uncertainty about what they want to be when they grow up and the purpose of school. My day job is directly related to all things important about employers and education. The Clean Slate consists of Glenn Gogoleski, Greg Keller, Bob Merwin and Michelle Blondeel. Michaud, and Mary Vonck. Suzanne Callahan, the current school board president; Jessica Johns; Jackie Nickel; Justin Sheldon; and Brian Spratke. [2] GRAND RAPIDS, MI With 13 candidates vying for four open seats, the Forest Hills school board race is one of the most highly contested in the region on the November general election ballot. The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. This is my home - past, present, and future. The parent group tried to keep things nonpartisan at the event and stayed away from getting into hot-button issues, instead focusing on questions about how each candidate would fulfill the role of a school board member. The Four for Forest Hills is a group of candidates who ran as a slate for the Forest Hills School Board in the 2021 election cycle. Michigan Caucus of Rank and File Educators, a group independently vetting school board candidates, claimed she didnt have proper teaching credentials. After protesting at the school board, Cross is now running in partnership with Ziemer, the self-proclaimed conservative candidates.. I have had positive experiences in schools, as a student, a professor, and an administrator, and I want the same for others. 10 candidates running to fill three seats. . The recall effort failed. In Warren County, Schwetschenau received 45 votes; Eilert received 33 votes; Elizabeth Mason received 32 votes; and Washburn received 30 votes. The race for the Kings' boardhad eight candidates, tied with Springboro Schools for the most school board candidates in Warren County. "I am a parent of two children that live in the district and I am supporting Josh Wooley and Bill Laverty because I believe that they have the leadership experience that can make Sycamore Schools the best in the state.". I cant even express how angry we were at that, Cross said during a radio interview with Host Justin Barclay on Oct. 19. Michigan Advance maintains editorial independence. Many of the candidates alluded to the need for fiscal responsibility in their campaigns after voters passed the district's combined five-year operating levy and 30-year bond issue in May, costing the average homeownerabout $1,890 per year. student-led Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club. We heard about Orchard View Elementary and wanted our children to attend. This year, there are eight candidates running for the four open seats. I am confident I would be an asset to the district by bringing new perspectives which have come from my children moving through the levels of school. Seven candidates ran for the district's four open board member seats. Spratke: I plan to continue to attend events for my children, and throughout the district, making myself available for questions and concerns. MEA would like to congratulate the hundreds of friends of public education who won their elections on Nov. 8. The district has 41,879 registered voters spanning Ada, Cascade, Kentwood and Grand Rapids Township, according to the Kent County Clerks Office. 1 in the state and No. At a personal level, I am committed to always being available for service which is why the phone number I publicly list is my personal cell phone. Dixon is up against incumbent Democratic Gov. In Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which serve nearly 7,000 students, there are. Doug Lee, Cascade Township., small business owner, Holly DeBoer, Grand Rapids, former daycare manager, Ed Aboufadel, Ada, Grand Valley State University mathematics professor, Mary Vonck (incumbent), Grand Rapids, engineer, Suzanne Callahan (incumbent), Grand Rapids, businesswoman, Jessica Johns, Grand Rapids, co-founder and director of a local nonprofit, Jackie Nickel, Grand Rapids, martial arts school owner, Justin Sheldon, Grand Rapids, Professor at Grand Valley State University, Brian Spratke, Grand Rapids, software engineer. There should be more use of textbooks, and teachers interaction challenging students. 4 in Ohio and No. Challenge accepted! Unofficial election results show Adi received 8,515 votes; Boddy received 8,363 votes; and Casper received 7,938 votes. Committed to serve all the people all the time 2). ago Lee: The residents of Forest Hills have been extremely generous by passing all bond and millage proposals put before us. All the while, paying our bus drivers less than half that rate. DeBoer: Being transparent, building stronger community relations and checking in to see how we are doing. Whitehall has five candidates vying for three, six-year terms on the school board; Melissa Moore, Doug Ogden, Chris Mahoney, Tim Cross and Tom Ziemer. Candidate Brighton Smith was not far behind with 2,668 votes. On April 4th, 2023, the citizens of Germantown Hills School District will have the opportunity to elect four new members to the District's Board of Education. 2-4 new patients per day EEG: 6 per day EMG: 20-25 per week and growing with the addition of five new orthopedic surgeons TCD: 4 per month Compensation and . The seven-member board has three, six-year seats and one partial term seat available Nov. 8. Updates at Board meetings and District communications, such as emails, the website, newsletter and other vehicles, should be used to update parents and our community. I have heard from parents who believe information isnt always presented timely. Pittsburgh City Paper compiled this voters' guide to the May 18 primary to help you get the information you need to make choices about the next Pittsburgh mayor, city and county council members, judges and more. Athletic League Permits Now Available, Forest Preserve Foundation 2022 in Review; Upcoming Events, and; Volunteer . Former superintendent Laura Mitchell resigned last spring to take over as CEO and president of Beech Acres Parenting Center. There is a potential leadership opportunity for qualified candidates. On Wednesday, Martha Atwater, or. Twelve candidates who are running for the Forest Hills Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election participated in a forum discussion where they answered questions about their candidacy. Donovan: Im Kevinn Donovan and Im your candidate for the FHPS Board of Education. Kevinn Matthew Donovan said Forest Hills shouldnt just focus on academic statistics like grade point averages and standardized testing scores, but looking at how students succeed in the long run. In April, Lee hosted a petition signing event at his coffee shop, which was decked with a Patriot Ice Cream sign that month, to gather signatures for three right-wing petitions: Unlock Michigan II, which would strip local health department powers during emergencies; Secure MI Vote, which restricts voting rights; and the Let MI Kids Learn school voucher initiative. To face this challenge, I will use data to help determine what is in the best interest of students, parents and community (in that order). focus is on academics and achievement for our children, not social engineering and the social justice causes of those HCS personnel who work with them. It lists concerns about transparency, parental rights and the, threat of boys in girls sports and restrooms.. None of Lebanon's current board members up for reelection this year decided to run, leaving only newcomers on this year's ballot. This is something Dixon and top Republican leaders across the country have campaigned on. (Illustrations by Lucy Chen/Pittsburgh City . Data speaks for itself and transparency is the back bone of building trust as a result of the data. Book banning, CRT, transgender student athletes and barring gender identity discussions from the classroom are all part of debates happening about 50 miles northwest of FHPS at Whitehall District Schools on the Lake Michigan coast. 22 in the country this year by Niche.com. Michaud (incumbent), Jackie Nickel, Malorie Ninemeier, Justin Sheldon, and Brian Spratke. Meet 283, the new 513. Cribbs: My 10 Point Promise to the Forest Hills Community 1). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Donovan: There are several strategies I will use to be responsive and accountable between elections. The other section is for the one partial-term seat ending in 2024. Both people who are speaking at the podium and people who are listening. Moroski was the only candidate who said he wanted to abolish the program, stating he has yet to see data that shows police officers in CPS schools are beneficial to student achievement. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 8, has made these issues the centerpiece of her campaign. MacCutcheon received 3,150 votes and Daulton received 2,754 votes. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. . For months, dozens of community members packed into monthly school board meetings to spend hours of public comment voicing their concerns. Meet the Candidates Night is September 29, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nagel Middle School Cafetorium. Republicans and right-wing groups have been focused this election on parental rights over whether transgender girls should be playing on the sports team that aligns with their identity; books that some deem pornographic, which often discuss LGBTQ+ or racial issues; and conversations about gender identity, racism or sexual orientation with students. I bring to the FHSD board a breadth of experience and connections regarding how school districts are operating and types of support needed. Candidate Robert Warfel was close behind with 1,196 votes. My goal is to restore Forest Hills to a top academic standing school where EQUALITY is restored. ADA, MI Voters had a chance Wednesday to hear 12 candidates share how they would help run Forest Hills Public Schools if elected to the districts school board this November. Becky Olson, who co-founded Support Forest Hills Public Schools, to fight back against the far-right talking points that have infiltrated the discussion. Two are currently in college and two remain at Eastern High School. Washburn received 1,029 votes behind candidate Al Juram. "Because it is very clearly showing a disproportionate impact on our Black students.". There may be others, so stay tuned. I will work with the board encouraging teachers to promote an inclusive and diverse learning experience for all students challenging students to perform to the best of their ability and not lower academic standards. There are 13 candidates running for just four open seats on the Forest Hills Board of Education three of the open seats are for full, six-year terms, and one is a partial-term seat that would end Dec. 31, 2024. Vonck: Regular, accessible communication is key. Critical race theory and mask policies, as with other districts in the region,were of the biggest issues in Talawanda's school board race. After protesting at the school board, Cross is now running in partnership with Ziemer, the self-proclaimed "conservative candidates." I look forward to the wider community - students, staff and community - committing to our existing mission and guiding principles and putting it into action. Rather it provides an ideology, or worldview, through which many subjects are taught and through which the FHPS administration governs our school district. Make myself visible & approachable before & after board meetings to discuss concerns & comments 8). ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio Parents and students gathered outside the Forest Hills Local School District's Board of Education Thursday, protesting the board's ban on anti-racism and. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. Please click on each candidate's name below to view his profile. On the top row, pictured from from left to right is Brian Spratke, Holly DeBoer, Kevinn Donovan, Malorie Ninemeier, Doug Lee, Jessica Johns and Robert Cribbs. "There's a . The other candidates include two incumbents, Mary Vonck and. Back in May, a resident who lives in the Forest Hills School District spoke to the school board. I wish it was student mental health, which has only been made worse by the social worker and counselor shortages. highly contested school board races in Kent County, Polarizing issues like COVID policies, critical race theory continue to divide Forest Hills parents. I dont think board meetings are the right place for these sort of conversations, Aboufadel said. Aboufadel: To be an effective board, we must keep lines of communication open, building consensus as we address challenges and pursue new opportunities. Parents should oversee their childrens medical needs and teaching, with the support of the administrations help to improve their mental health and emotional growth. I desire to put the focus on making our district a top tier district by working with fellow board members, administration, teachers, and parents to make sure students are receiving the best education possible. For the three open seats for 6-year terms, voters will choose three candidates from a list of 10 names: Suzanne Callahan (incumbent), Holly DeBoer, Kevinn Matthew Donovan, Jessica Johns, Doug Lee, C.J. C.J. Another candidate, and one of the people. There are 13 candidates seeking election to four open seats on the Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 8, 2022 election. Covering Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, the valley . A candidate for Forest Hills superintendent withdrew his name Thursday morning after the school board passed a resolution against critical race theory and anti-racism practices being implemented in the district. School board member Nicole Meloche-Gregory is not seeking reelection, guaranteeing at least one new face on the board that servers over 9,000 students. Cribbs: FHPS has dropped from being in the top 10 school districts in Michigan to approximately 30 (US News). That work will never be done because teachers ARE students and will always want to improve. The other candidates include two incumbents, Mary Vonck and Suzanne Callahan, the current school board president; Jessica Johns; Jackie Nickel; Justin Sheldon; and Brian Spratke. Michaud, and Mary Vonck. Donovan: The greatest challenge facing the Board of Education is being transparent with the decision making that affects the FHPS community and continues the core values that make FHPS great. Parents, students and even just Anderson Township residents all seemingly want one thing, for . The Board should inform itself by listening to diverse views within the Board itself as well as across the community. May 14Three area teachers are among nine candidates who have thrown their hats into the ring for the four seats available on the Forest Hills School Board. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Over the last year, far-right activists have launched attacks on LGBTQ+ people and allies, falsely accusing them of corrupting young people. What is the greatest challenge facing the office you seek? Johns: I see divisiveness as one of the greatest challenges facing the school board this year. Programs like SEL and DEI are a slippery slope. In 1996, My husband and I moved into the Forest Hills School District. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) An ex-Forest Hills school board vice president has been sentenced to a February drunken driving crash after she pleaded guilty. EDITORS NOTE: This story has been updated with a provided statement from candidate Doug Lee. The petition sought to remove five of the seven school board members over concerns about transparency and transportation issues. I want to be a school board member because I want to support Forest Hills in preparing its students for success. In April 2019, Gogoleski, the most public of the Clean Slate candidates, posted on Facebook a picture of a flag representing the Three Percenters, which, according to the Anti-Defamation League, is a militia movement based on the idea of a small number of dedicated patriots protecting Americans from government tyranny. In April, Dixon. The Butler County district has been in the spotlight a couple of times this election season, when U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel was escorted out of a school board meeting for speaking out against mask mandates,and then again in an Enquirer investigation into two candidates' possible campaign finance law violations through the use of Venmo. I will support parents and teachers to give our students the best education possible. From there, I believe public comment at Board of Education meetings should be moved to the beginning of the meeting, not at the end after voting has taken place. 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