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. I would stack my FHPS K-12 experience against any other in the state, and I want my kids to receive the same top-tier education, opportunities, and support that I received here in Forest Hills. 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 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. 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. This is an area in FHPS that needs updating and I am working with the administration to make information more available and engage the community more often in venues outside the normal School Board business meeting. In Warren County, Schwetschenau received 45 votes; Eilert received 33 votes; Elizabeth Mason received 32 votes; and Washburn received 30 votes. Sheldon: Improved communication and transparency are big opportunities for FHPS. Here is the complete list of MEA recommended candidates for local school board races (sorted alphabetically by school district): Adrian School Board: Christy Mesaros-Winckles. The first question was about whether LGBTQ students and educators should be able to identify as such at school. Each candidate answered yes to that question except for Holly DeBoer and Robert Cribbs who declined to answer. For months, dozens of community members packed into monthly school board meetings to spend hours of public comment voicing their concerns. Heated Whitehall District Schools school board meeting on June 21, 2021 | Allison R. Donahue. Donovan: There are several strategies I will use to be responsive and accountable between elections. Michaud (incumbent), Jackie Nickel, Malorie Ninemeier, Justin Sheldon, and Brian Spratke. This has done a great disservice to our community & can negatively impact the prestige of our district. I recognize the tenets of good board service, including governance and accountability, and I am equipped to support our inexperienced board in mastering these skills as we support the districts vision, its students, and its staff. Eight candidates were running for three open seats on the board. 319 likes. Will listen to concerns, ideas, & comments 7). Vonck: Our greatest challenge is to prepare our kids to thrive in a constantly changing world. Moore said the amount of money that has been sunk into this election is unprecedented in Whitehall school board races, and the M.O.M. Its enough for me to do what I can to fight for what I believe in, Moore said. Two are currently in college and two remain at Eastern High School. 4 in Ohio and No. 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. There were no incumbents on the ballot. Lakota is the second-largest school district in the region with nearly 16,000 students, according to the most recently released state data. I think our Board and administration are headed in the right direction - for example, weve recently included different interest groups on the Equity Community Council and there was a very informative Safety and Security Forum held recently. Make a conscious effort to follow MLS Code 380.10 stating: it is a natural & fundamental right of legal guardians to determine & direct the care, teaching, & education of their children to develop their intellectual capabilities & vocation skills in a safe & positive environment. Jeup, who claims to be a former educator, pushed back on Facebook, sharing her Massachusetts teaching certification from 1993. 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.' Candidate Ginny Jeup was embroiled in controversy this month when the Michigan Caucus of Rank and File Educators, a group independently vetting school board candidates, claimed she didnt have proper teaching credentials. Shortly after he bought the paper in 2020, the editorial section published many columns against critical race theory. Callahan: Public schools = students and teachers. 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. Committed to serve all the people all the time 2). In Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which serve nearly 7,000 students, there are 10 candidates running to fill three seats. 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. Always be attentive to the safety of the district 5). June 22, 2022, 11:14 PM. This is something Dixon and top Republican leaders across the country have campaigned on. Jeup, who claims to be a former educator. The district also has facedbacklash from alumni since changing the Anderson High Schoolmascot last summer from the Redskins to the Raptors. 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. Voters will see two sections on the election ballot regarding the Forest Hills Board of Education. Candidate Scott Schitter came in next with 2,022 votes. The affluent community north of Detroit is a former Republican stronghold. Cloud, Minn., covering local education and government. Across the state in the Detroit exurbs of Livingston County, the Hartland Consolidated Schools Board of Education race has nine candidates vying for three seats and two candidates competing for a partial term ending in 2024. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. They were backed by the " Ohio Values Voters " group, a political nonprofit. 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. Someone willing to do general neurology Board Certification within 5 . Andrea Granieri; Linda Hausfeld; Amy Richardson; Role of the School Board. 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. Many parents often showed up with coordinated signs and matching t-shirts. Voters elected three dads all newcomers who ran together this election season for Indian Hill school board: Bear Tullis, Craig Sumerel and Nolan Marx. 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., Candidate Ginny Jeup was embroiled in controversy this month when the. Eight candidates were on the Loveland City Schools ballot this year, running for three open seats. Be respectful to all the people of the district and their ideas 3). The event was hosted by Support FHPS, a parent-based political action committee that launched in 2021 in response to a recall effort against five members of the Forest Hills Board of Education. Safety can also be about promoting understanding and condemning bullying when it comes to the variety of identities that kids (and their parents) present. Before the next election cycle, communities need healing, he said. There were 11 candidates running for the Indian Hillboard this year, the most candidates of any other race in the region. Having so much attention focused on parents and education in top races has changed the face of local elections, as well. About Me If theres a public comment period, its one-way communication, and pretty much everyones frustrated. My experience working at Dematic will benefit me in supporting the district. 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. Any school wants to have a strong and healthy relationship with its community, must be transparent with that community. The Board should inform itself by listening to diverse views within the Board itself as well as across the community. I grew up in Forest Hills, graduated from FHN, and am now raising 4 young kids in the district. Candidates for 4 year term. Results Oriented. Sheldon: Currently, our greatest threat is the polarized political time we are experiencing. I have heard from parents who believe information isnt always presented timely. Michaud and Mary Vonck. More:'I don't know where I'm at.' Twelve of the 13 candidates running for four open seats on the Forest Hills Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election participated in the Wednesday, Sept. 21 forum. I wish it was student mental health, which has only been made worse by the social worker and counselor shortages. News and Commentary for Barrington Hills Residents Since 2009. . 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. Be respectful to all in the district & their ideas 3). Our board has frequently relied on my history and experience in addressing opportunities and concerns. 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. Johns: I am a mother of three boys who have all grown up attending Forest Hills Schools. There were five candidates running in the Talawanda school board race for two open seats. 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. Spratke: I have three children in the FHC schools. Here's a look into the region's most high-profile board of education races, and who's been elected to help lead those districts come January. Sycamore Schools came in at No. We dont think thats going to serve our local schools very well.. Jeup said in the affidavit that she was not allowed reentry into the TCF Center where she was serving as a poll challenger. However, VanSolkema told 13. It was ranked as No. Its hard in a small town. We dont want people running on platforms related to political parties. He's the target of a. In every conversation, we moved forward together; we need to continue to implement such activities to continue to move forward together as we do whats best for all kids in Forest Hills. Meet the 11 candidates running for the Grand Rapids school board, Rachel Hood, Lynn Afendoulis compete for Grand Rapids-area state House seat, Grand Rapids Community College narrows presidential search down to 3 finalists. I am a product of public education and I teach at a State University. As a father of four children, I feel a responsibility for their future. 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. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 8. 1 in the state and No. I would personally engage with the community through school events and written communications such as emails in an effort to understand and respond to concerns. Cincinnati Public Schools serves more than 35,000 students and is the third-largest public school district in the state of Ohio. The Forest Hills community has prioritized education in our district shown by our unwavering monetary support. This school district is my home, these students are my kids, and the teachers are my friends. Theyve expanded the attack to educators who talk about sexuality and gender identity in their classrooms or provide LGBTQ+ resources to students. Forest Hills is the ninth-largest district in Southwest Ohio with just less than 7,000 students, according to the most recent state data. 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. Wednesdays debate was moderated by Aquinas College political science professor Molly Patterson. Nine candidates, all cross-filed on the Democratic and Republican tickets, are seeking four at-large positions on the Greater Johnstown School Board. Candidate Ed Aboufadel said the district needs to come up with a better way to facilitate conversation between parents and the school board. Amy Richardson for School Board. Allen Park School Board: Jason Babbage. What is the long term range of students when they graduate from Forest Hills?. Holder, 29, had a 3.56 ERA in his first three years with the New York . Malorie Ninemeier. Duties of the board include: Adopt District bylaws and policy Employ and evaluate a superintendent My day job is directly related to all things important about employers and education. Warren County Board. Always seeking what is best for students, teachers, staff, & parents 6). Loveland mainly serves families in Hamilton County, though it also includes some families in Clermont and Warren counties. Olson said each of the questions were developed based on research of other forums conducted in the area. To promote excellence in education where we celebrate our students differences and not marginalize them. Data speaks for itself and transparency is the back bone of building trust as a result of the data. The Butler County district serves just under 2,800 students. Follow Michigan Advance on Facebook and Twitter. I am the only candidate who has communicated with over 1000 community members to address questions and concerns. 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. Meet 283, the new 513. But, as incumbent candidate C.J. Ed Gentile, Hartland, director of talent acquisition at Teradata Corp. Meghan Glabach (incumbent), Hartland, health care executive, Michelle Hemeyer (incumbent), Hartland, restaurant owner, Thomas Dumond (incumbent), Hartland, civil engineer, George Skendi, Hartland, mechanical engineer. In the Nov. 8 election, voters will see two sections on the ballot for the Forest Hills Board of Education. Being responsive and accountable to our community as the board president during the pandemic was an incredibly valuable experience and one I will continue to replicate. The candidates took turns answering questions about postsecondary student readiness, uniting the Forest Hills community, building budgets, and how they would measure good leadership. I truly believe we are One FHPS. Michaud: I wish our biggest challenge was communication. checked to make sure they live in the district. Contact Editor Susan Demas for questions: info@michiganadvance.com. 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. Seven candidates were running for three seats on the Forest Hills' school board this year. Ninemeier: I am a mother of two young children in our district, who will graduate in 2033 and 2036, so I have a long-term invested interest in our districts future. One district in the Tri-State elected an entire block of candidates on the platform. Boston College has a 1-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Placer County Elections Candidate Statement of Qualifications. Voter Information. Former deputy superintendent Tianay Amat has stepped in as interim superintendent in the meantime. The JUST Education group has also pushed book bans, although they decline to refer to it as a ban, releasing a list of dozens of books to challenge. on Facebook, sharing her Massachusetts teaching certification from 1993. Covering Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, the valley . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Johns: I see divisiveness as one of the greatest challenges facing the school board this year. Clint Derringer, Timothy Klepp and Valarie St. John are the candidates running who have been endorsed by the MEA. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. There is a potential leadership opportunity for qualified candidates. 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. 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. Cotton owns the local newspaper, the Grosse Pointe News, which commonly publishes opinion pieces against Cottons opponents, though he doesnt list that on his campaign site. Publishing of individual board member emails is a start. Forest Hills has a graduation rate of 97.5% across its three high schools and 83% of Forest Hills graduates go to college after they graduate, according to state data. This is an action plan - not a binder on a shelf. Critical Race Theory is a framework for understanding or analyzing society. 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. As a clinical pharmacist, I believe I bring the objective, data-focused, and rational temperament that is required to help determine the direction of the district. 62 in the country this year, A large donor to both of their campaigns was Zachary Haines, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Those candidates are Bob Bibb, Sara Jonas, Laura Hausfeld, and Katie Stewart. This means there are a wide range of interests that matter in the Boards decision-making process. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Rachel Baker, School Board Candidate in Forest Hills. Bring unity to our schools via equality replacing equity and the elimination of CRT in our student body. The Chalkboard Four which includes Doug Lee, Robert Cribbs, Kevinn Donovan and Holly DeBoer, have the support of Forest Hills for JUST Education and have been endorsed by far-right parental rights group Moms for Liberty and the two Republican State Board of Education members, Tom McMillin and Nikki Snyder. I publish a monthly memo as the President. In 1996, My husband and I moved into the Forest Hills School District. Ultimately, as a school board member, I would want to be known for the following: Promoting excellent, welcoming schools, offering creative and evidence-based leadership, to help our kids to thrive and our democracy to prosper. Another candidate, and one of the people. I bring to the FHSD board a breadth of experience and connections regarding how school districts are operating and types of support needed. 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. Aboufadel: To be an effective board, we must keep lines of communication open, building consensus as we address challenges and pursue new opportunities. ago Associate Professor of Political Science at NKU Like the other districts, there is an opposition group in Hartland: the Hartland Truth, which has shared support for Bugni, Gentile, Glabach and Hemeyer. It is important that our schools are safe for students and staff, in a variety of ways. The unfortunate reality is that the school board and issues relating to public education have been weaponized for political objectives by vocal members of our community. (http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-380-10). The candidates spoke during a two-hour forum hosted by a parent group. Michigan Advance maintains editorial independence. Nickel: I would listen to public comments in the School Board meetings and committee meetings to understand concerns. 10 candidates running to fill three seats. It got ugly., Christopher G Mahoney (incumbent), Whitehall, police officer, Melissa Moore, Whitehall, executive director at Read Muskegon, Douglas M. Ogden (incumbent), Whitehall, pastor. The district also serves families in Clermont and Warren counties. Please click on each candidate's name below to view his profile. 2956 Richardson Drive Auburn, CA 95603. More. Michaud: I believe our Board can do a better job communicating with the public. Voters elected incumbent Patrick Meade and newcomer David Bothast to Talawanda's school board Tuesday evening. Ninemeier: The Board of Education is accountable to the district community. Cribbs: FHPS has dropped from being in the top 10 school districts in Michigan to approximately 30 (US News). And most of all, I will ask myself on every decision if I feel that my actions, comments, and decisions are what I think is best for all the students of our district. Elections Office. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Parents and the public heard from twelve of the thirteen candidates for the Forest Hills Public Schools Board on Wednesday. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in otolaryngology. FOREST HILLS, Mich. Voters selected four candidates for the Forest Hills School Board on Nov. 8 out of a packed race. A large donor to both of their campaigns was Zachary Haines, a Miami University trustee and rising GOP star in northeast Hamilton County. 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. The first question was about whether Forest Hills students are on track for postsecondary readiness, and how that should be measured. Back in May, a resident who lives in the Forest Hills School District spoke to the school board. Every day teachers and staff need to come up with relevant and rigorous learning experiences that prepare our kids for life beyond high school. "I have two Wilson Wildcats," Lausten said. Athletic League Permits Now Available, Forest Preserve Foundation 2022 in Review; Upcoming Events, and; Volunteer . Council races and judicial elections: A candidate rundown to help you at the polls Nov. 2 in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. A national challenge that is also impacting FHPS is surrounding what we are doing to support and retain our teachers. We are not spending enough time finding ways to help the staff in our buildings, the administrators, teachers, counselors, bus drivers, custodial staff, and all the countless others I havent mentioned. 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.

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