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In District 7, which stretches from South L.A. to the Harbor area, charter-backed Tanya Ortiz Franklin was in front of union-backed Patricia Castellanos by a tally of 58% to 42%. There was a problem saving your notification. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Following the Fox Lane High School bathroom incidents, trust must be regained by establishing a culture of safety, she said. Were very positive, very optimistic, she said. As parents and community members with a vested interest in the success of our children and our schools, there is more that unites than divides us, Lowry said. I am the only candidate with a track record of success in this regard. Hes won the top investigative reporting prize from the L.A. Press Club and print Journalist of the Year from the L.A. Society of Professional Journalists chapter. Election Information Election Information Town and School Elections Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Bedford High School Gymnasium 7 am - 7pm Budgetary Town Meeting Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Bedford High School Theater - 7pm 2023 Town/School Elections Absentee Ballot Request Form Support local news by joining as a member! I have a Masters of Education and dual certification in Elementary Education and General Special Education. A school district with (a) $148 million budget should not rank lower than peers with the same or lower average cost per student, said Nadel, who has 15 years of executive management experience in business operations, with expertise in finance, budget allocation, profit and loss, vendor management and project development related to sustainability. This election, however, marks a switch of the board races to the general election. Shady is running as a team with Lowry in this election because they share a similar outlook for the district. The election is Tuesday, March 8, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at the high school. In addition to continued improvement on our standardized test score performance I believe the schools need to be sure we have a broad offering of adequately matched challenging classes at all levels in the District perhaps with strong emphasis beginning in 7th grade and ramping in intensity throughout high school. Incumbent Jason Johnson. Click HERE for number of registered voters, total number of ballots cast, number of absentee ballots cast, and number of Election Day registrations dating back to 2002. The funding will include the cost of new synthetic turf field on the MS/HS campus, field lighting, netting, score board and bleachers. 0. I am thrilled to vote for Sarah McGinley for School Committee on March 11. In addition, the Michigan Constitution provides procedures for the public to recall a school board member. No other candidate has ANY budgetary experience including large capital expenditures such as a roof replacement for the High School. Encouraging community participation across the district will benefit diverse families and reduce marginalization. School board Districts 1, 5, 6 and 7 will be up for general election in 2023 for a full term of four years, Kirby said. News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Daniels, a businessman with two children at Jefferson Forest High School, was endorsed by the Bedford County GOP. Three other candidates split the remainder of the vote. Her knowledge of public education makes Goldman-Klein well-versed in interpersonal dynamics, school budgeting, academic assessment and curriculum evaluation. We really, really need to listen to what they have to say.. But virtual learning and other challenges in recent years has contributed to derailing some of the progress that should have been made, she said. Learn more here. Five candidates, Gilian Goldman-Klein, Chris Kramer, Blakeley Lowry, Roger Nadel and Amal Shady, are on the ballot this year. I was elected to the School Board three years ago and am running for re-election because the first year I ran for this office the previously presented budget had, indeed, been rejected by the public on town voting day. Also, by focusing on academic outcomes we as a board can address achievement issues within this student population, Nadel said. We need to offer students with less developed learning skills as broad an offering as we offer our more advanced learners. Elections Call of Election Recall Milan Township May 2, 2023 The Monroe County Board of Canvassers have completed the Canvas of the November 8, 2022 General Election and have voted to Certify the results. Who Would Your Teacher be if They Werent a Teacher? And thus, measurement is very important. One question hanging over the campaign is how the coronavirus would affect voters. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. School officials said the tax levy will now increase by 1.26 percent. There is 1 Board Of Elections per 38,659 people, and 1 Board Of Elections per 379 square miles. CHECK IF YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN BEDFORD AND/OR ABSENTEE BALLOT STATUS HERE. He supports the $62 million bond and credits Mazurek and Matlin for helping guide the board to presenting a scope of work that addresses the districts priorities. Bedford parent Matthew Holbrook ran an active write-in campaign for the seat, but official counts for write-in candidates will not come for several days. Although more votes remain to be counted, the margins for the leaders appear large enough to hold and are based on what the county registrars office called semi-official results. If they do hold, school board members supported by charter advocates would hold a 4-3 board majority in the nations second-largest school system. Her two children attend a traditional neighborhood public elementary school. Bedford Public Schools Board of Education (3 seats available) Amy Bissell - 5,624 votes. This ramping effect will promulgate an environment that challenges students across the learning spectrum. There were a total of two school trustee seats to be filled for three-year terms. The priority should be to identify the struggling students to design better instruction, interventions and other supports needed to increase performance. Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr., 71, of Beaufort, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. The spending differential in the other race favored Franklin by more than 3 to 1. The district must ensure that special education students receive the services they need, not just what the district has available, Kramer said. Voter Turnout. Nyhan . So its okay that theres change. Board of Supervisors (District 4) detailed election page. First Name With no candidates listed on the ballot for the District 3 school board seat representing the Huddleston area and the southeastern region of the county the winner will be chosen from the 4,029 votes for write-in candidates. I hope you will join me! Election Results. With nearly 2,600 write-in votes cast in the race for the District 2 seat on the Bedford County School Board, Tuesday nights results are too close to name a winner. The implementation of RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning, can help students learn how to use their emotions wisely, which has been shown to improve student engagement and academic performance, cause less stress and anxiety and enhance decision-making, she said. Election results for the May 1, 2021 election in Tarrant County, Texas . I would like to wish him, and the students, parents, teachers, school employees, and community members well. Communication must be consistent and information from the district must be presented clearly by establishing processes and procedures. With most votes counted in the special election for Bedford Countys District 7 seat on the school board, incumbent Christopher Daniels declared victory Wednesday. We can no longer ignore the scores, make excuses and do nothing, Kramer said. Parents of special education students have not been heard, according to Goldman-Klein. The current, pre-election day board majority, by a 4-3 margin, leans toward the view of United Teachers Los Angeles, which wants stricter oversight on charters and to limit their growth. The result was painful cuts including and unacceptably, teachers. Official election results for past elections can be found here . . It will be important to continue to invest and support these types of methods to address emotional and mental health needs, Lowry said. I currently work in Higher Education at SNHU working with a graduate degree program for students who are studying to become licensed teachers. To place an ad call 914-864-0878 or email advertising@theexaminernews.com. The project calls for four unisex restrooms and other improvements to Tompkins Field. SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION The Bedford County School Board will have a Special Called Meeting/Work Session on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Administration Office conference room located at 311 South Bridge Street, B edford, VA 24523. Bruning told WTOL on Monday that if he were to be recalled, it wouldnt bother me one way or the other. Nadel said the Marines used After Action Reports to determine what went right and right, a process that provided transformative results. As a school psychologist for 23 years, holding a doctorate in clinical and community psychology, Goldman-Klein said she is passionate about education and providing students with the necessary foundation to thrive as adults. BEDFORD BOARD OF ED MEM BEREA BOARD OF ED MEM BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HTS BRD OF ED MEM . The Bedford City School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, religion, disability, or national origin in the . The winners of these were: There was one additional proposition on the ballot this year: The proposition to purchase new school buses was APPROVED. VPAP is a trusted, nonpartisan source for information about Virginia politics. The one incumbent, Schmerelson, defended the districts response. A new superintendent and new board can help Bedford schools return to its top priority, which is safely educating all students. Click on the graphic to the left to view the "Bedford Township 2016 Election Central Facebook Page" where residents are discussing the ballot issues and the candidates for the Primary and General Election.. Quick Links: May 2009 Election info prior to 2009 March 8, 2016 Presidential Primary & Ballot Issue Procedures to run for public office August 2, 2016 Primary Election Running for . I believe Mr. Daniels has won the special election for District 7 school board. So I figured this was a good time to go ahead and run.. Bringing aboard a new superintendent this summer while hiring a new assistant superintendent for business and a new director of special education represents a significant transition in staffing and also an opportunity for the district to reset, Lowry explained. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I think were going to work together to get the district back on the right track because I think its been lost a little bit, Shady said. We see so many of the good things of the district, and unfortunately, the negative ones are the ones that are in the media. She would advocate for safe, inclusive schools where all students feel empowered and accepted, work to implement the most effective curricula and prioritizeimprovements in math, literacy, arts, athletics and special education. The petition organizers have a goal of 7,500 signatures. The Wednesday morning tally in two crucial Los Angeles Board of Education contests showed a charter-school backed candidate leading in one race and a teachers union-backed candidate leading in another. According to WNWO, Stephanie McLain started the petition because she was appalled by Todd Brunings posts to social media. We need more of these types of programs, then the culture can start to change, Kramer said. 2023 Annual Town Meeting- Monday, May 8, 2023: Voter Registration, Warrant Dates . I mean, its not like a school board position is a high paying job or anything else like that.. With a record turnout of nearly 3,000 voters who braved cold weather, wind, and snow showers, Bedford's 2022 town election resulted in several changes. Moreover, under recently passed state laws, local school boards have more authority to reject applications for new charters and to deny renewal of existing ones. Wednesday, January 25 - Friday, February 3, 2023 at 5pm. Instead, the union has emphasized calling voters, which the pro-charter side has done as well. Focusing on students mental health and infusing the schools with programs that would be effective, such as role playing and bringing in the right types of counselors that can help students through a difficult time, are needed, she said. Equity must be infused across the system, from staffing and budgeting to starting programs and allocating resources.. The proposition was APPROVED. In most walks of life the maxim, If you cant measure it, you cant fix it, holds true. The Election Day polling place is the Pat May Center, 1849 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas 76022; however, voters can vote at any Tarrant County polling location. Presenting a budget that is not acceptable to the taxpaying public will result in the rejection of the proposed budget and automatic adoption of the default budget. Click below for results of state, federal, and local elections for the past ten years. The School Districts Superintendent is hired by the Board to run the day-to-day operations and to implement Policies adopted by the Board. The City of Bedford will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to elect Places 4 and 6 to the City Council. The district has done a decent job in promoting an inclusive environment, he said. And I think if we can do that, every citizen here in the county will win.. Those parents must be assured that every student matters. She said the broad scope of work will touch every building in the district and improve the learning environment and athletic facilities. I am also the only candidate who knows who and how to contact the appropriate professionals in the Town offices to be sure students have full access to town athletic facilities when they might otherwise be unavailable. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. She is also concerned about the districts steady decline over the past decade, according to results from school rating agencies. I have been offered but have not accepted campaign donations from within and without Bedford, the state of New Hampshire and beyond. Virginia Department of Elections > Election Results > 2021 November General > BEDFORD COUNTY Statewide General Assembly Referendums Results by Locality Statistics {JSON} To encourage more unity and acceptance, the district should have more collaborative events, such as the Elementary School Bike Run that includes all five elementary schools. Both seats on the ballot were held by board members considered to be part of the narrow union-leaning majority although no board members have voted lockstep with their supporters on every issue. I voted to support (fund) the Science National Honor Society co-curricular organization in school so that our more advanced and science-loving scholars can be recognized as National Science Scholars in the same way we honor students in the broader National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mathematics National Honor Society and multiple other areas of national scholarship recognition. The more than $2 million surplus can be used to improve plans to prevent children from falling behind further because of pandemic-related health issues. Our children deserve much better than what we have been doing for them recently, she added. PLEASE NOTE: ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL NOT BE PRINTED AND MAILED UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION FILING PERIOD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023. Or title (Mr., Mrs., etc.). Tennessee Election Results Results | County Reports November 8, 2022 Election Results Note: Results and reporting statistics are submitted by county election commissions to the Tennessee Coordinator of Elections, Mark Goins. Mr. Monroe did not respond to my emails in time for press, so I was unable to include information on his goals for the School Board. Through listening and seeing another persons perspective, would help her to work toward making Bedford a cohesive school community, I believe most things have a middle ground and if we all work collaboratively a solution can be found, she said. Howard Blume covers education for the Los Angeles Times. She currently serves as a curriculum chair and professor of community health at Westchester Community College. Prioritizing inclusive and equitable practices leads to better results in reducing disparities in literacy, academic achievement and graduation rates. With most votes counted in the special election for Bedford County's District 7 seat on the school board, incumbent Christopher Daniels declared victory Wednesday. But there have been many others that have not had that experience. The table below contains links to school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022 in this state. "I have received countless emails and communications this week regarding the social media communications of one of our elected Board of Education Members. Our school community has faced challenging times over the past two years and things dont seem to be getting any easier. Election results 11/2/2021 . Nadel said he was happy to see more than $9 million of the upcoming bond issue dedicated to health and wellness initiatives and the reconfiguration of space to enhance STEAM, music and outdoor learning. While test results can be an indicator of student performance, the district should dig deeper to find out who are the children who are falling short of expectations. With nearly 2,600 write-in votes cast in the race for the District 2 seat on the Bedford County School Board, Tuesday night's results are too close to name a winner. (Scott Schmerelson photo by Los Angeles Times; photos of Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Patricia Castellanos and Marilyn Koziatek provided by their respective campaigns), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Suspected shooter in attacks on Jewish men was on FBIs radar, LAPD chief says, Check this page for live L.A. County election results, Thousands of children could be back to school sooner under a new L.A. 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