100% remote. State executives | .votebox-scroll-container { The week of January 24 is Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week and a time to show our thanks to the 12 members of the Williamson County Board of Education. [7] Politically conservative activists criticized the curriculum, with the county division of Moms for Liberty first giving a criticism, and with other groups lobbying the Tennessee Commissioner of Education to intervene. .votebox-results-cell--check { The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { To contact any Board member, visit theSchool Board Members pageof the WCS website. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Mitchell was elected to the seat. of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. in parallel with educating our children. "Second graders are more than capable of understanding that yes, the people in power in this country (white men) used to refuse to let women and Black people vote or have the same rights, and we still continue to have challenges in many of these areas to this day," she wrote. } [9], Dave Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)[11], Vickie Hall, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Leigh Webb, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools[12], Juli Oyer, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools[13], Mark Samuels, Assistant Superintendent for Operations[14], The Williamson County Board of Education consists of 12 members, each elected from one of the 12 voting districts for a four-year term. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} background-color: #f9f9f9; She is also a senior knowledge leader at Deloitte, her employer for 16 years, and has lived in Williamson County since 1970. [4], WCS is the sixth largest school district in Tennessee[5][bettersourceneeded] and offers a voluntary pre-K program for "at-risk children who are four (4) years of age on August 15. Republican candidate Ali Wallace Adair and Independent candidate Tangie Lane did not immediately return requests for comment. So here's an example. | line-height: 1.5em; Federal courts | During his 10-plus yearsboard, he has served on itsTeacher Leave Bank Committee and Policy Committee, as well as the WCS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Board, Pre-K Community Advisory Board and as a session moderator atthe annual conference of the Tennessee School Boards Association. } [30][31], WCS operates eleven high schools throughout the district. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { .widget-row.value-only { color: white; Chilton's child attended Grassland Elementary School, will attend Grassland Middle and will eventually enroll at Franklin High School. How to run for office | padding-top: 3px; I promise to listen, research, communicate, and respond to the citizens of Williamson County. } Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for . vertical-align: top; "It seems like with this ELA program, we've taken a lot of nonfictional or fictional history and whatnot, and placed it at a younger age.". .widget-row.value-only.black { George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal. State and local courts | Thisupcoming election to representEast Brentwood's District 6 willbe Bidinger's firsttimerunning for an elected position. "The reason we selected to live in Williamson County when we moved here was due to the overwhelming positive reviews of the schools," he said. We don't have enough bus drivers, and you have them running multiple routes. It's what I do. position: relative; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper {
As a parent in the district, Beasley hopes to ensure WCS remains "the best in the state" and to"represent the parents and families in our district and community at large so that all voices are heard and all of our students needs are being addressed.". Jody Wallace, amom of two students, had decided to reach out to her District 2 school board member Dan Cash about comments he had made about an elementary school English language arts curriculum. What is your opinion of the current state of WCS and the current leadership? } } Williamson County Schools Board of Education member Brad Fiscus Submitted Williamson County Schools Board of Education District 4 member Brad Fiscus and his wife and Tennessee's former top vaccine official, Dr. Michelle Fiscus, will move out of state next month to pursue new opportunities. [1], .votebox { Ravenwood High School Tops at History Bowl, WCS Students Learn About Black History Month, WCS Student Work on Display at Frist Art Museum, Williamson Medical Center Receives Six 2021 Womens Choice Awards. I have been watching school board meetings on and off for years, and I did happen to catch last nights meeting. background-color: green; Open zoning needs to be done as much as possible so it's more of a parental choice rather than a board edict. "Our students deserve an education that helps them become creative thinkers, problem solvers, and provides the skills for college and career readiness," he said in an email, adding that during his tenure on the board, members have helped fund new athletic fields, fine arts centers, while the district's academic achievement, graduation rates, and teacher pay have risen consistently. float: right; Do you think world religions should be part of history or social studies curricula? 2023 www.tennessean.com. "In a short time (on the board), Ive gained valuable experience and cultivated important relationships with key stakeholders. Graham's two daughters attend Grassland Elementary School. .inner_percentage.Democratic { I am a detailed type of person. What needs attention and what aspect of it could need adjustment? He also serves on his homeowner's association and various IT associations. Haile , 44, has lived in Tennessee for nearly 20 years and has spent the last seven residingin Williamson County. font-size: 20px; I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. width: 43%; Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. .results_table { color: white; max-height: 580px; Second graders are more than capable of understanding that yes, the people in power in this country (white men) used to refuse to let women and Black people vote or have the same rights, and we still continue to have challenges in many of these areas to this day. Haugh [33] The district's 10-year building forecast now calls for a new high school opening in Fall 2025.[34]. color: #0645ad; "Serving on the school board is an opportunity to donate my time back to the community while maintaining these high standards. background-color: red; width: 100%; I don't have a solution to that, but I think that's one of the things as I've talked to parents. The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. color: white; } This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. display: inline-block; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. .widget-row.Green { } }. left: 0; .votebox_legend { "I think it's harmful to kids, even the kids that are growing up in the so-called traditional family, not to learn about all kinds of things," Wallace said. .election_results_text { "That's why people move here," Eric Welch, the longtime school-board member, told me. overflow-x: auto; Focus on all the great accomplishments we have had in race relations in our Country. 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By Mauricio Pea. letter-spacing: 0.03em; That's who we need to manage. } display: table; Religion is key to culture. Eliot Mitchell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. The fact that it has an expectation of high achievement and success all over the county is a culture and key quality driver. But over time, the school system has been building a classroom a week. } To stay updated on Williamson County news,sign up for our newsletter. 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Since his start, the life long Williamson Countyresident and vice president of state government relations atPfizer has been outspoken on policy-specific matters at board meetings. font-weight: bold; "I have enjoyed representing the Brentwood Community, the parents and students of WCS, and all of Williamson County for the last 7+ years," he said via email. 1,031 talking about this. $('.pastResponses').hide(); According to the release, Clements was an organizer and leader of Keep Williamson County Livable, a local group focused on "ensuring responsible growth and fiscal integrity for the county" that worked with county leaders ahead of the release of Williamson County2040 Comprehensive "Town and Country" Land Use plan. "Im running for District 8 school board because I believe the purpose of a local school board is to ensure the district reflects the values, beliefs and priorities of the community," Graham said in an email. .non_result_row th { Garrett, the District 12 incumbent and current board chair,is running for her second fullterm. } background-color: #6db24f; .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} .results_row.winner { Her older children attendPage Middle School and College Grove Elementary. Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. The reality of rezoning is the friends remain friends. width: 250px; } background-color: #003388; Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. .race_header.republican { In fact, the earlier they learn that not all people are happy traditional white Christian families and understand that the world is a wonderful and varied place that STILL HAS ISSUES, the less kids will be inclined to bully my girls, or my friends Chinese-American children, or my other friends Black children, or even my Christian white friend whose boy doesnt want to play sports but prefers to do girl things. } Mauricio Pea / Chalkbeat. } To contact any Board member, visit the School Board Members page of the WCS website. ". Originally from Minnesota,Bidinger, 47, has lived in Williamson County since 2004; first in Franklin and now in Brentwood. Its just as damaging for a school to have an agenda of mainly espousing, through exposure, the happy white Christian traditional family lifestyle as it is to introduce kids to other equally valid ways of being a human. Angela Durham First District | School Board Chair Dan Cash Second District Eliot Mitchell Third District Josh Brown Fourth District | School Board Vice Chair Jennifer Aprea Fifth District Jay Galbreath Sixth District display: block; Chilton, 56, is a 9-year Williamson County resident and an associate professor of public administration at Tennessee State University. Im ready to build upon the good work we have started. Thank you for sharing what you really have in your heart. margin: 0px 10px; You want children to be primarily exposed to happy, uplifting stuff about traditional families, when at least half the kids do not live lives like that, even in THIS wealthy, white county. [8], .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} The County Commission operates with a committee structure - most Commission business is first considered by a committee of its members before coming to the full Commission. Haugh is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 11.Haugh assumed office in 2016. How to vote | , See also:Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). You can leave freely, but we will find you," Theres a place for you guys theres a bad place in hell," and other negative remarks to doctors, nurses, and others who were in support of masks. font-weight: bold; [15] Following the retirement of Gary Anderson, Nancy Garrett was elected chairman and KC Haugh vice chairman. Im a parent of two students in the Wilco school system who is in your voting district. }) He has been involved in various community organizations, including churches, FrankTown Open Hearts and sports teams through the Williamson County Recreation Leagues and the YMCA. He attended Trinity Elementary School, Page Middle School and Page High School. You seem to have very strong objections to children being introduced to things like womens suffrage and the Civil Rights movement beyond some minor mention of Dr. King, based on your passionate comments. His campaign focusesare restoring "patriotic education" through curriculum, supporting "personal health freedom" and creating a "transparent, responsiveand parent-driven educational system" by repairing the relationship between the board, parents and teachers. Jack Johnson and Joey Hensley met with WCS board members at the Williamson County Administrative Complex. They are picked on for being Black or Hispanic. Haile is also on the boards of Moves and Grooves and her local Spelman College alumnae chapter, and is also a member of the Williamson County chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. What comes down to is the challenge of putting the empty desk where the students are. I think that my philosophy is the school system needs to synchronize with the municipalities on where the growth is occurring, so they can help project and improve their projections of where they need to plan schools. $('.hideResponses').hide(); .votebox { .outer_percentage { Apply today! Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? padding-bottom: 3px; [2] The District 1, 3, and 11 seats were left open for newcomers when incumbents Kenneth Peterson, PJ Mezera, and Mark Gregory, respectively, did not file to run for re-election. And then their friends teach them more, because its kids being kids.. .race_header.green { . .inner_percentage.Republican { He holds a master's degree in Christian ministry, as well asa bachelor's in business administration, and served as the vice president of field ministrywith the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in theSouthwest Central region and Central Africa. He said watching them inspired him to run forthe board seat. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. } div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } (function() { $('.showResponses').show(); $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); display: block; Our Board members do so much to ensure students get that high-quality educationparents are looking for in Williamson County Schools, said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. width: 100%; He has served as a volunteer middle school basketball coach and later an official high school basketball coach atWilliamson County schools. You have 45 minutes to teach these specific points, and when you have a moment in the classroom where children show engagement in a subject, the teacher doesn't have the flexibility to take that passion to run with it because he or she has to stay on schedule. For high school it covers the entire county, including the remainder of Franklin. font-size: 1.25em; margin: 8px auto; .widget-row.Democratic { display: block; width: 100%; I've heard some concerns from parents and administrators on the allocation of special needs resources. I am fine with the state phasing it out because it's become so controversial. Beasley, 42, has lived in Williamson County since 2004 and has worked at Williamson County Juvenile Court since then. Haugh is the Board's vice chairman. She was an educator in the Nashville area. " $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. The Williamson County Board of Commissioners (often referred to as the County Commission) is the legislative body of the County government consisting of 24 members, 2 of which are elected from each of the 12 districts for a four . overflow-x: scroll; He describes the school system as an . margin-bottom: 0px; Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. "I am passionate about serving them and all the children in our community to protect and improve the high-quality education of our public school system.". He and his wife, Sonya, live in Franklin with theirthree children; all attend Williamson County Schools. I can relate to the challenges from a parental standpoint. He said he declined to speak because it was a Sunday and Father's Day. So the side effect is that the children create a network of friends across all the schools. .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} .clearfix { Franklin and his family moved to the City of Franklin in 2018 from Bulverde, Texas, (outside of San Antonio) where he formerly served on the city council and the Planning and Zoning Boards in Bulverde and neighboring Cibolo. Jen Haley. font-style: italic; Enrollment To enroll your child in one of our schools, complete the forms on the Online Enrollment/Registration page and visit your child's zoned school. Mitchell was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. }) The 2022 county election will be Drason Beasley's first run for an elected position. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); .widget-row.Republican { She has also served on the Davis House Child Advocacy event committee for seven yearsorganizing the Button Ball and teaches Sunday school. letter-spacing: 0.03em; She has one child attending a WCS high school. } That's a comment that's come up multiple times. Her run for the WCBOE will be her first time running for an elected position. Galbreath, a certified public accountant, is co-founder ofFranklin-based healthcare technology and analytics company,Kythera Labs. "I am running as an independent because I firmly believe that school board positions should be non-partisan," she said in an email. He's running for a third term. padding-bottom: 8px; Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. The school board has one employee and that's Dr. Looney. So you have a group of kids every day in middle school that have to be managed and waiting for the bus to come back and get them. } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { "I, along with thousands of other concerned parents, have seen things take a turn in regards to curriculum and policies which dont necessarily align with our pro-freedom and pro-American values," he said. -. My daughter opened up at Independence and moved to Page. Have at least a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} border: 1px solid #999; He has alsobeen an active volunteer at both WCS and Franklin Special School District schools, and served on several school parent, athletic and booster groups. Williamson County Board of Education District 3, .infobox { "My whole problem with the second grade curriculum is age appropriateness, so to go from civil rights to women's suffrage what's the difference?" })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. It needs to be seldom. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Gary Humble, spokesman for the Williamson County-based Tennessee Stands posted a YouTube video Tuesday saying he disagreed with the premise of the GOP meeting. color: white; color: black; A school board candidate must: Be a registered voter. Let me tell you about being a minority or even just a white girl in the schools here, or probably anywhere in this country. margin-right: 12px; [21][22][23][24][25][26], WCS operates 12 middle schools. padding-left: 10px; Wright and his wife have four daughters who graduated from or currently attend public high schools in Williamson County. Welch is director of businessdevelopment for a consumer market research firmanda fourth-generation veteran of both the U.S. Army and National Guard. Reach her at aexum@tennessean.com, 615-347-7313, or on Twitter @aniexum. Williamson County's legislative delegation, including Reps. Sam Whitson and Brandon Ogles, voted for the bill banning the teaching of critical race theory. .indicate_scroll { .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .top_disclaimer { The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. You said that you dont think children that age understand such things, that children that age dont hate, that children that age just need to have fun.. As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. Mitchell was endorsed by the WillCo Rising PAC. Wimberly was re-elected to the seat. "Im running for school board to continue providing conservative, common-sense leadership for the 4thdistrict," he said. The report shows that the Williamson College of Business Administration enrolls the largest number of student athletes with 159, followed by the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services with 118. I hope I didn't miss anything. "They are major stakeholders, they are taxpayers, yet it seems like their voices have been lost the last couple of years.". Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. A Williamson County Schools parent who emailed her school board member about whether second graders should learn about sexism and racism said she received thisreply:"Thank you for sharing what you really have in your heart. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); He and his wife have three children, all of whom graduated from the district. [3], Students who live within the K8 Franklin Special School District zone attend WCS high schools, Centennial and Franklin after completing eighth grade. I am fine with the leadership Dr. Looney has given. Having grown up in Venezuela and Argentina, Britton is fluent in Spanish. Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. $('#candidate-connection-email-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); text-align: center; font-size: 12px; Anika Exumis a reporter covering Williamson County forThe Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network Tennessee. background-color: #f9d334; width: 50px; .widget-row { Mayor Lightfoot appoints a juvenile-justice official and former charter leader to Chicago school board. Here's what we know about each candidate as the race kicks off. Now retired, he was formally a corporate executive and owned a small business. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { I think quality of our facilities is world class. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. I won't be a rubber stamp, and I will challenge and ask questions. Yes. [32] An additional high school was previously planned for 2022, according to the district's 2017 5-year capital outlay plan; however, the district has since chosen to renovate existing high schools to increase capacity in the short term. "There's going to be differentthings in there that aren't age appropriate.". background-color: grey; Today, heservesa director of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center. Sheserved as vice chair of the board from 2017 to 2019 and has served as board chair since 2020. Incumbent Eliot Mitchell defeated Jennifer Moss in the general election for Williamson County Board of Education District 3 on August 6, 2020. .widget-key { Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. The District 11 race featured candidates Stuart Cooper and K.C. Its just strange how upset you are that some presumably white boys have been upset by hypothetical CRT that has been pushed on them in a Wilco school in second grade, but you also think that NONE of our kids are ever exposed to the racism, sexism and other bullying any other way because kids dont hate. That the schools are this safe space for them as long as we keep CRT and mention of womens suffrage out of it. I think it's probably the culture of expectations on the students. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Eight grandchildren have attended WCS. March 3, 2023. Eccles has three sons: ages 3, 7 and 12. background-color: white;float:right; .votebox-results-cell--number { Many parents wonder if transparency is the order of the day when it comes to how the Williamson County School System does business and they say the problem starts at the top, with Looney. overflow-y: auto; top: -1px; .percentage_number { Mitchell ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Tennessee. z-index:1; } padding-left: 10px; Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special Schools District will close on Friday, March 3, as sustained 30-35 mph winds with gusts of 45-55 mph are forecast to impact much of the state. He ran for re-election, but lost to then-candidateBeth Burgos. @media (max-width:600px) { He is a ruling elder for First Presbyterian Church. Stormwater Appeals Board margin-bottom: -2px !important; He was then appointedto fill her seat in 2017when she resigned, and was later re-elected in 2018. .widget-img { font-size: .9em; .votebox_legend .non_result_row { padding-left: 8px; overflow-y: hidden; Not be a current employee of the district and/or be related to a current employee in that district. You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. Yet these things in second graders get written off as boys will be boys or its just kids being kids. At least, when its directed at girls, minorities, and others. Mitchell won in the general election on August 6, 2020. . Richard Davis and Angela Durham ran for the District 1 seat, and Durham won the election. background-color: #db0000; .non_result_row { } clear: both; font-weight: bold; We all think we are experts because we went to school. None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline.
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