(Critical Race Theory), a 10 year decline of in-district student enrollment and school budget wastefulness. I look forward to receiving your vote and advancing the progress of Forest Hills Public Schools. . Always be attentive to the safety needs of the district 5). Voters elected newcomers Isaac Adi andDarbi Boddy and incumbent Kelley Casper to the Lakota Local Schools' board of education Tuesday evening. All responses in the voter guide were submitted directly by the candidate and have not been edited by the League of Women Voters, except for necessary cut if a reply exceeded character limitations. Ive been a resident in Ada for nearly eight years and am the proud father of four amazing children. Candidate Ed Aboufadel said the district needs to come up with a better way to facilitate conversation between parents and the school board. In Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which serve nearly 7,000 students, there are. Nickel: I would listen to public comments in the School Board meetings and committee meetings to understand concerns. We heard about Orchard View Elementary and wanted our children to attend. Voters elected incumbent Deb Cowan and newcomers Janelle Groff and John Skerl to Kings Local Schools' board of education Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. We are parents of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, religious and political ideologies. Before the next election cycle, communities need healing, he said. 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. This election season is different. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Bring unity to our schools via equality replacing equity and the elimination of CRT in our student body. It got ugly., Christopher G Mahoney (incumbent), Whitehall, police officer, Melissa Moore, Whitehall, executive director at Read Muskegon, Douglas M. Ogden (incumbent), Whitehall, pastor. Two years ago, our boards total tenure was 65 years. "Until I do see it, I think we need to consider removing the program from our schools," Moroski said. Michaud, and Mary Vonck. This is an action plan - not a binder on a shelf. 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. Going forward, the school board must find creative ways to interact with parents and others who are interested in the future of the district. Incumbent Michael Pearl received 7,572 votes, according to unofficial results. Its enough for me to do what I can to fight for what I believe in, Moore said. MacCutcheon received 3,150 votes and Daulton received 2,754 votes. Ill make sure that the district transports our kids to and from school consistently and on time, and that our drivers know that the school board has got their back regarding their safety and that of the students under their care. Voters elected Roy MacCutcheon and Jennifer Daulton to the Lebanon City School board on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. 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. Our current reading and math scores are average or below. As a college professor, I know the value of a quality education, and I will work hard to ensure our students are prepared for a lifetime of success. 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. Cloud, Minn., covering local education and government. . There were 11 candidates running for the Indian Hillboard this year, the most candidates of any other race in the region. Publication of candidate statements and opinions is solely in the interest of public service and should NOT be considered as an endorsement. Before the next election cycle, communities need healing, he said. 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. I cant even express how angry we were at that, Cross said during a radio interview with Host Justin Barclay on Oct. 19. "Because it is very clearly showing a disproportionate impact on our Black students.". 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. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. 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. November 15, 2022. Dixon is up against incumbent Democratic Gov. highly contested school board races in Kent County, Polarizing issues like COVID policies, critical race theory continue to divide Forest Hills parents. TOP PERFORMERS: Appleby is scoring 18.6 points per game and averaging 3.2 rebounds for the Demon Deacons. 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. Meet the Candidates Night is September 29, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nagel Middle School Cafetorium. Lausten's two daughters, Khloe and Violet, are students at Wilson Elementary. hot button issues to distract from other efforts by national and statewide groups to influence local education policy. Information on other state, county and local primary races can be found at Vote411.org. They range from elementary through high school. Michaud: I want to continue serving as a school board member in FHPS to ensure the spotlight and focus continues to shine on our outstanding students, teachers, and staff. Linda Marie Hausfeld won the open spot for an unexpired term ending in 2023 with 5,936 votes. "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 have spoken with teachers, some of whom feel that their ideas or concerns are being overlooked. Meet the Candidates Night Forest Hills School Board September 29, 2021. I grew up in Forest Hills, graduated from FHN, and am now raising 4 young kids in the district. 10 candidates running to fill three seats. 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. Michigan has about 1,400 school board races in the Nov. 8 election, according to Wotruba. 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. Covid-19 was disruptive to students and despite the heroic efforts of teachers and staff, student learning was detrimentally affected. 62 in the country this year, A large donor to both of their campaigns was Zachary Haines, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Gogoleski wrote in the comments of the post, Im afraid the s**t is going to hit the fan sooner than later and keep your powder dry, a saying referring to gun powder and the need to keep it ready for later action. Sara is a 20+ year Anderson Township (AT) resident and a proud Anderson High School (AHS) graduate. 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.. 4 in Ohio and No. In Hamilton County, Eilert received 1,531 votes; Washburn received 1,331 votes; and Schwetschenau received 1,307 votes. The recall effort failed. The Forest Hills School Board on Wednesday passed a so-called "culture of kindness" resolution banning "anti-racism" curricula and critical race theory in schools with a 3-2 vote. Forest Hills parents and community members have spent the last two years divided over several polarizing issues like COVID-19 mitigation strategies, mask mandates, LGBTQ issues, critical race theory and parental freedom in schools over the last two years. I am the only candidate who has communicated with over 1000 community members to address questions and concerns. Eilert and Schwetschenau received the most votes in Clermont county, too, with 1,287 and 1,290 votes, respectively. Michaud noted, 21% of Forest Hills graduates dont complete their freshman year of college. Allen Park School Board: Jason Babbage. Many candidates and education advocates say school board elections which are nonpartisan races statewide have become more political than they have ever experienced, especially from far-right candidates. Forest Hills Local School District residents voted out incumbentboard president Forest Heis Tuesday evening, according to unofficial election results. Placer County Elections Candidate Statement of Qualifications. 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. Another candidate, and one of the people. Voters will choose one of three candidates: Ed Aboufadel, Robert Cribbs, and Mary Vonck (incumbent). I wish it was student mental health, which has only been made worse by the social worker and counselor shortages. In the Nov. 8 election, voters will see two sections on the ballot for the Forest Hills Board of Education. "There's a . This is my home - past, present, and future. 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. According to Forest Hills Public Schools, Atwater was also the chair of the curriculum committee, active on the FHPS Foundation, and coordinator of the Odyssey of the Mind at six FHPS schools.. He's the target of a. Forest Hills School Board: Suzanne Callahan. I look forward to the wider community - students, staff and community - committing to our existing mission and guiding principles and putting it into action. So my passion, energy, and determination to help FHPS continue to succeed is unmatched. Seven candidates were running for three seats on the Forest Hills' school board this year. The four candidates won school board seats in Forest Hills, Ohio, replacing four out of five school board members. Vonck: Our greatest challenge is to prepare our kids to thrive in a constantly changing world. I am enthusiastic about seeing teachers and students work hard and move forward, and administration can help by providing resources, clear policies, fantastic facilities, and moral support. Elections Office. It will also be live-streamed on FHSD YouTube channel. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 8, has made these issues the centerpiece of her campaign. Bowers came in after Craig with 18,490 votes, and candidate Gary Favors came in last with 12,040 votes. is a militia movement based on the idea of a small number of dedicated patriots protecting Americans from government tyranny. The candidates have largely been split into two groups in Forest Hills. FOREST HILLS, Mich. Voters selected four candidates for the Forest Hills School Board on Nov. 8 out of a packed race. Most of the candidates voted no, except for Cribbs and Jackie Nickel, who voted yes, and Donovan, who said he was neutral on that one. This community means so much to me. 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. A large donor to both of their campaigns was Zachary Haines, a Miami University trustee and rising GOP star in northeast Hamilton County. Michaud (incumbent), Jackie Nickel, Malorie Ninemeier, Justin Sheldon, and Brian Spratke. This can be accomplished by bringing true transparency to residences of Forest Hills. 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. 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. Shortly after he bought the paper in 2020, the editorial section published many columns against critical race theory. In a letter sent to the Michigan Press Association in March, a number of local journalists say Cotton has employed a malicious pattern of unethical journalism and an unwillingness to comply with even the most basic of journalistic standards.. Jeup, who claims to be a former educator, pushed back on Facebook, sharing her Massachusetts teaching certification from 1993. News and Commentary for Barrington Hills Residents Since 2009. . ago (Illustrations by Lucy Chen/Pittsburgh City . 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. 24 upsiz 4 mo. What is the greatest challenge facing the office you seek? In October 2021, Forest Hills for JUST education launched an effort to recall five of the sitting school board members over a bus driver shortage and critical race theory, a college-level theory that examines the systemic effects of white supremacy in America and is not taught at FHPS. Eight candidates were on the Loveland City Schools ballot this year, running for three open seats. Nine candidates, all cross-filed on the Democratic and Republican tickets, are seeking four at-large positions on the Greater Johnstown School Board. It didnt. 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. "I think the real message in school should be kindness and being nice to everyone," said Katie Stewart, Forest Hills school board candidate. Aboufadel: I am a product of public education K-12 schooling in Illinois and Indiana, bachelors degree from Michigan State University, a doctorate from Rutgers University, more than two decades working at Grand Valley State University and I embrace the philosophy that public education is for all. What I believe is the long term metric is where are our students in five years, 10 years, 15 years? The district serves more than 4,100 students, according to state data. Lee: The residents of Forest Hills have been extremely generous by passing all bond and millage proposals put before us. If elected this would provide me with an opportunity to be more deeply involved with their educational environment. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 8. Spratke: The biggest challenge I see facing our district right now is that we are losing focus on what the schools need to provide. Although it is not taught in most public schools, it has become a key talking point for far-right critics of k-12 education. 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