Developing sessions that are open and honest so staff, teachers, students, parents and the community are free to voice their concerns and offer ideas so we may work better together as a whole unit. One district in the Tri-State elected an entire block of candidates on the platform. One concern is the retention of our incredibly talented staff and the ability to attract new staff, as teachers and administrators leave the profession. We are united in promoting parental involvement, FHPS District transparency, unbiased and nonpartisan curriculum, and continued excellence in education. Staff: The dwindling teacher pipeline and an aging teacher population coupled with staffing pressure felt across all industries is a challenge that has been looming and is intensifying in magnitude. Before the next election cycle, communities need healing, he said. The Forest Hills race is among several highly contested school board races in Kent County this November. Spratke: I have three children in the FHC schools. Cincinnati Public Schools serves more than 35,000 students and is the third-largest public school district in the state of Ohio. If elected this would provide me with an opportunity to be more deeply involved with their educational environment. 62 in the country this year, A large donor to both of their campaigns was Zachary Haines, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. To promote excellence in education where we celebrate our students differences and not marginalize them. There are a number of ways to present ideas and voice concerns to the Board, such as public comment during meetings or emailing Board members directly. Jeup did not respond to a request for comment for this story. http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-380-10. Michaud and Mary Vonck. Find live election results on The Enquirer's website. All rights reserved (About Us). , especially as national political leaders have focused on divisive and partisan issues in schools. Cribbs: FHPS has dropped from being in the top 10 school districts in Michigan to approximately 30 (US News). 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. The forum began with short introductions of the 12 candidates, followed one-minute responses to four questions from Patterson. Always seeking what is best for students, teachers, staff, & parents 6). Ninemeier: I believe the Boards current challenge is a perceived lack of communication within our community. According to unofficial results, Stewart received 6,113 votes; Jonas received 6,089 votes; and Bibb received 5,955 votes in Hamilton County. 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. 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. Our communitys generous support of our recent bond issue is allowing for safe spaces where rigorous teaching and learning can take place and students can acquire the 21st century skills being demanded by employers: communication, collaboration, creative problem solving. I believe open communication and transparent information are keys to getting us all on the same page and doing away with some of the misinformation that has unfortunately caused some to lose faith in the district we all support. DeBoer: Being transparent, building stronger community relations and checking in to see how we are doing. Wake Forest ranks fifth in the ACC with 24.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Cameron Hildreth averaging 4.6. Michigan Advance maintains editorial independence. Cribbs: My 10 Point Promise to the Forest Hills Community 1). 22 in the country this year, voters passed the district's combined five-year operating levy and 30-year bond issue in May, U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel was escorted out of a school board meeting, Enquirer investigation into two candidates' possible campaign finance law violations, Sycamore Schools came in at No. Utilizing the Parent Advisory Council and Student Advisory Council or a town hall session similar to GRPS are additional tools. (530) 886-5650. Always be attentive to the safety needs of the district 5). The district also serves families in Clermont and Warren counties. Jeup, who claims to be a former educator, pushed back on Facebook, sharing her Massachusetts teaching certification from 1993. 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. The first question was about whether Forest Hills students are on track for postsecondary readiness, and how that should be measured. Forest Hills School Board: Suzanne Callahan. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. For the one partial-term seat ending in 2024, voters will choose one of three candidates: Ed Aboufadel, Robert Cribbs, and Mary Vonck (incumbent). 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. Moderator: Ryan Salzman, PhD. Spratke: The biggest challenge I see facing our district right now is that we are losing focus on what the schools need to provide. The group hosting the forum brought in the security in case the forum got out of hand. None of these culture points are the real job, Olson said. As polling began for the Meghalaya Assembly on Monday, the first five voters received mementoes in a bid to encourage robust turnout and voting in the early hours. The forum, held in the Roselle Park Building in Ada, attracted an audience of about 50 and was streamed online. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Allison R. Donahue is a former Michigan Advance reporter who covered education, women's issues and LGBTQ issues. Please click on each candidate's name below to view his profile. [2] Gentile, who is endorsed by the MEA, echoed Moores concerns about the divisiveness impacting the community. The other two members of the boardMaggie Terryn and Kristen Fausonwere not eligible for recall as they had not served on the board for a full year. We are in the midst of a strategic planning process that is charting the course for the future of the district. 10 candidates running to fill three seats. Sara is a 20+ year Anderson Township (AT) resident and a proud Anderson High School (AHS) graduate. Gentile wrote in a League of Michigan Voters survey that if we dont start to calm the division within the community, I believe it may elevate quickly into a crisis for our schools., Glenn Gogoleski, Hartland, entrepreneur and business owner, Bob Merwin, Hartland, small business owner, Michelle Blondeel, Hartland, automotive supplier, Vic Bugni (incumbent), Hartland, executive director of instructional services at Saginaw Intermediate School District. The recall petition that launched against the school board last year was spearheaded by a group called Forest Hills for JUST Education. The parent group launched in 2021 in response to growing concerns among parents over issues like mask mandates, critical race theory, transparency and busing issues. Having so much attention focused on parents and education in top races has changed the face of local elections, as well. FHPS Board of Education Candidate Town Hall. None of Lebanon's current board members up for reelection this year decided to run, leaving only newcomers on this year's ballot. This divide affects our kids educational performance. Forest Hills is the ninth-largest district in Southwest Ohio with just less than 7,000 students, according to the most recent state data. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Lee: I am choosing to be a candidate for Forest Hills School Board member because of the poor academic state ranking of Forest Hills 11th graders, the adoption of the ideology of C.R.T. Local races have become significantly more politicized than in recent election cycles, said executive director of the Michigan Association of School Boards Don Wotruba, especially as national political leaders have focused on divisive and partisan issues in schools. Callahan: Clear concise communication. Devenski was an All-Star reliever with the Houston Astros before a pair of surgeries cost him most of the past three seasons. Cribbs: I want to improve the current divide among parents and guardians within our community. Thriving extends beyond academics; it includes student safety and well-being. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters. Total commitment to academics and extracurricular activities 4). Sheldon: I have a deep love for public education. 319 likes. I see the value of a solid education and I see the damage a poor education has on a student in my classroom every semester. 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. In a 2018 survey by the National School Boards Association, 75% of responding members said they spent less than $1,000 on their school board campaigns. I wish it was the looming teacher crisis, so we could focus our entire energy on expanding FHPS reputation as a destination district where top-tier educators want to come and spend their career. Olson said each of the questions were developed based on research of other forums conducted in the area. New area code coming to Cincinnati next month, CEO and president of Beech Acres Parenting Center, Tianay Amat has stepped in as interim superintendent, 'I don't know where I'm at.' Our schools should be safe and welcoming, with freedom from violence and bullying; and freedom to be who you are. ATTENTION FHSD STUDENTS: YOU ARE NOW PERMITTED TO READ THESE E . Cross, a Whitehall parent and the senior pastor at Living Word Michigan, was one of the leaders opposing the GSA club, saying the material sent to students from the club was pornographic. Cross also argued last June that the GSA club receives special attention from the district compared to the religious club he leads, the Men and Ladies of Honor. My background in teaching helps me to understand the unique challenges of educators. Another candidate, and one of the people. I would advocate with the School Board for improved responsiveness to community concerns and an improved process for communication with community members. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 8. Follow Michigan Advance on Facebook and Twitter. DeBoer: Placing healthy boundaries to ensure that school is place to focus on learning Rather then a place to feel pressure to adopt someone elses ideologies With a driving force..starting on day one! Candidate Scott Schitter came in next with 2,022 votes. It got ugly., Christopher G Mahoney (incumbent), Whitehall, police officer, Melissa Moore, Whitehall, executive director at Read Muskegon, Douglas M. Ogden (incumbent), Whitehall, pastor. On Oct. 16, Cross joined Dixon, GOP attorney general nominee Matt DePerno, GOP U.S. House nominee John Gibbs and Ryan Kelley, a former GOP gubernatorial candidate and accused insurrectionist at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, at a church in Muskegon for a. , where they discussed school boards/curriculum/CRT. Gibbs is facing Democrat Hillary Scholten in the 3rd Congressional District and DePerno is trying to oust Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel. It was ranked as No. The petition was approved for circulation but never made it to the ballot. Safety can also be about promoting understanding and condemning bullying when it comes to the variety of identities that kids (and their parents) present. 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. One student's first-day-of-school Metro journey, mostcandidates said they do not wish to abolish the school resource officers in CPS schools, repeatedly stated the district does not teach the theory, changing the Anderson High Schoolmascot last summer, told The Enquirer they did not appreciate the way the district handled this change, It was ranked as No. In my manager role, I am a voice for collaboration; I consistently embrace working as a team to accomplish complicated goals. Its enough for me to do what I can to fight for what I believe in, Moore said. Serving on the school board means that I will work together with administration, teachers and parents to provide support to all of our students - so that they can continue to achieve their individual potential. I have heard from parents who believe information isnt always presented timely. Incumbent Michael Pearl received 7,572 votes, according to unofficial results. Whether it be teaching college students, helping children get access to preschool, managing our martial arts schools, or serving as a Forest Hills School Board Member, my priority is to bring out the best in every student. I wish it was student mental health, which has only been made worse by the social worker and counselor shortages. The Board's duties include: Engaging community members in decision-making about the district and schools Hiring and evaluating the district superintendent and treasurer The district also serves families in Clermont County, though no votes from the county came in for the Forest Hills school board race. As a graduate of Grand Valley State University, she has previous experience as a freelance researcher for USA Today and an intern with WOOD TV-8. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. This would exclude personnel files and student files which should be confidential. Three incumbents are among four candidates uncontested for seats on the Lockport Township High School District 205 Board: Lou Ann Johnson; Ann M. Lopez-Caneva, Michael Travis and Zyan Navarra . DeBoer said it was a loaded question and was not able to answer. Critical Race Theory is a framework for understanding or analyzing society. In Forest Hills, the ideal candidate will work with the other cardiologists, as well as PCPs, non-cardiac specialists and staff to play an instrumental role in ensuring excellent patient care . Education provides people with the skills and knowledge to succeed in our world. This is something Dixon and top Republican leaders across the country have campaigned on. Information on other state, county and local primary races can be found at Vote411.org. That work will never be done because teachers ARE students and will always want to improve. N. CJ Michaud and Justin Sheldon who are each pro public education and actually sane. Forest Hills Local School District residents voted out incumbentboard president Forest Heis Tuesday evening, according to unofficial election results. I believe communication is the key to resolving many issues and not knowing who to go to with key questions is part of the challenge. , 75% of responding members said they spent less than $1,000 on their school board campaigns. Board meetings have become one-sided platforms for anger, not representative of a community that wants to work together. In Forest Hills School District, newcomer Daryl Bodenschatz cross-filed in May and took 54.6% of the votes on the Democratic ticket and 58.5% on the Republican ballot, securing a seat on the board. I truly believe that humane conversation can bring us back together for the common good of our district. But the dozens of raucous school board protests that have happened over the last few years in Michigan have given some reason to be cautious. 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. "In my opinion, nothing is more important than our children's education," Haines wrote to The Enquirer via text. In Hamilton County, Eilert received 1,531 votes; Washburn received 1,331 votes; and Schwetschenau received 1,307 votes. The event, which was hosted by political action committee Support FHPS, took place Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Roselle Park building in Ada. There are problems that need to be solved, but if we all find ways to work together and compromise, rather than taking hard stances, I think we could take a large step forward in getting the focus back on the staff in the building working with our children. 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. The recall effort failed. Nearly half of the races for Lake County school boards go uncontested this year, while others will be fierce fights with as many as 14 candidates running for six seats in one district. We are talking to as many Cincinnati Candidates as possible for this upcoming November 2nd, 2021 election! This is easily demonstrated as we have 3 Assistant Superintendents, costing taxpayers over $1.2 million a year and a Superintendent costing taxpayer over $390,000/year. Avoid at all costs and vote for Ed A, Mallory (sp?) Parents should oversee their childrens medical needs and teaching, with the support of the administrations help to improve their mental health and emotional growth. Heated Whitehall District Schools school board meeting on June 21, 2021 | Allison R. Donahue. Thats an unusual level of security for a school board candidate forum but this year, running for the school board has been anything but typical. Although it is not taught in most public schools, it has become a key talking point for far-right critics of k-12 education. I have met with countless teachers, parents, and community members in my 6 months on the Board and will continue to do so to understand our many perspectives that make up FHPS and to help be a bridge between the district and the community. I truly believe we are One FHPS. 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; . Lastly, I want to create an inclusive environment for those parents and community members that want to be involved in our district. is one of the top-performing public school districts in the state, serving over 9,000 students, with test scores landing the district in the top, But it did convince Forest Hills resident. In Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which serve nearly 7,000 students, there are 10 candidates running to fill three seats. I have spoken with teachers, some of whom feel that their ideas or concerns are being overlooked. 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. Michigan Advance is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Any school wants to have a strong and healthy relationship with its community, must be transparent with that community. I believe that the success of our school moving forward will take a collaborative mindset in order to continue to pursue excellence in education. The FHPS school board election has been one of the more heated in the state, with accusations of stealing and vandalizing yard signs and spreading misinformation. The district also has facedbacklash from alumni since changing the Anderson High Schoolmascot last summer from the Redskins to the Raptors. Nine candidates, all cross-filed on the Democratic and Republican tickets, are seeking four at-large positions on the Greater Johnstown School Board. 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. Like the other districts, there is an opposition group in Hartland: the Hartland Truth, which has shared support for Bugni, Gentile, Glabach and Hemeyer. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. It saddens me to see school board races being done that way. Sadly, the biggest issue facing our School Board appears to be combatting the misinformation, disinformation, and political speaking points that have for too long now taken our focus and attention off kids. After protesting at the school board, Cross is now running in partnership with Ziemer, the self-proclaimed conservative candidates.. Data speaks for itself and transparency is the back bone of building trust as a result of the data. Nickel: I believe in the power of education to change a life. Meet the Candidates Night Forest Hills School Board September 29, 2021. Everyone should have a voice, especially the parents. Data Driven. My goal is to help the district focus on reading, writing, history, science, and math by raising the education standards, not lowering them. candidate Ryan Kelley turns school board meeting, Right-wing groups focused on winning local school boards, After years of misogyny, racism and threats in Lansing,. They elected three newcomers to the board: Katie Stewart, Sara Jonas and Bob Bibb. There were no incumbents on the ballot. From the classroom to athletics to extracurricular activities, they keep me very involved with the district. Here are a few key school board elections the Advance has been watching: In Forest Hills, a community just outside of Grand Rapids, there 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. Voters will choose one of three candidates: Ed Aboufadel, Robert Cribbs, and Mary Vonck (incumbent). 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). 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. We need to find other ways to have those conversations to make people feel like theyre heard., The candidates also answered two lightening-round questions, to which they could answer yes or no.. The role of the BOE is to set strategy and provide resources so those closest to the students can do their best work. Elections Office. RELATED: Polarizing issues like COVID policies, critical race theory continue to divide Forest Hills parents. The ideal candidate would be a native Spanish speaker; candidates who have achieved a minimum of ACTFL Advanced Low language proficiency will be given . I have observed that there is an opportunity for improved responsiveness to community concerns and this is one of my priorities. Michaud: I believe our Board can do a better job communicating with the public. It is a path to educated and engaged citizenship. Local races have become significantly more politicized than in recent election cycles, said, executive director of the Michigan Association of School Boards Don Wotruba. 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.. According to The Clean Slate webpage, the groups 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.. 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. Candidates (4 year term) Rachel Baker; Bob Bibb; Wendy Strickler Biederman . Justin Sheldon for Forest Hills School Board Education Focused. MADISON, Wis. 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