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 . student-led Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club. Allison R. Donahue is a former Michigan Advance reporter who covered education, women's issues and LGBTQ issues. Home. Will listen to concerns, ideas, & comments 7). 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. Former superintendent Laura Mitchell resigned last spring to take over as CEO and president of Beech Acres Parenting Center. I cant even express how angry we were at that, Cross said during a radio interview with Host Justin Barclay on Oct. 19. 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. Residents of the Forest Hills School District lined up out the door last month for the first FHPS school board candidate forum, waiting to get past security and have their state I.D. We dont want people running on platforms related to political parties. Amy Richardson for School Board. 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. I want to make sure the on-going dialogue between the Board and the community is productive. The four candidates won school board seats in Forest Hills, Ohio, replacing four out of five school board members. Usually the public is more involved in their local school board when controversial issues are discussed by national leaders. Critical Race Theory is a framework for understanding or analyzing society. Looking for a leader H1B candidates welcome to apply Current Office Volume: 10-12 returning patients per day Approx. There were five candidates running in the Talawanda school board race for two open seats. Submit Question. Michaud, and Mary Vonck. County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters. Pittsburgh City Paper compiled this voters' guide to the 2021 election to help you get the information you need to cast your ballot. As a Board member I would support continuing down the path of transparency. Michaud: I wish our biggest challenge was communication. 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. Unofficial results show Meade received 2,792 votes and Bothast received 2,545 votes. Seven candidates ran for the district's four open board member seats. Candidates (4 year term) Rachel Baker; Bob Bibb; Wendy Strickler Biederman . On the bottom row is Suzanne Callahan, C.J. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Candidate Scott Schitter came in next with 2,022 votes. 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. Washburn received 1,029 votes behind candidate Al Juram. I would bring this collaborative view to the board and make sure to listen to all points of view while working towards solutions. Cribbs: My 10 Point Promise to the Forest Hills Community 1). survey by the National School Boards Association. Michigan Caucus of Rank and File Educators, a group independently vetting school board candidates, claimed she didnt have proper teaching credentials. Additionally, I will push for an annual district-wide survey that will allow the district to know what it is doing well and what needs improved upon. Clint Derringer, Timothy Klepp and Valarie St. John are the candidates running who have been endorsed by the MEA. I will support parents and teachers to give our students the best education possible. Programs like SEL and DEI are a slippery slope. All of the "chalkboard sign candidates" like Cribbs who are running for FHPS school board are of the book burning crazy right variety. Andrea Granieri; Linda Hausfeld; Amy Richardson; Role of the School Board. I want to give back to Forest Hills schools and the community. The Board's duties include: Engaging community members in decision-making about the district and schools Hiring and evaluating the district superintendent and treasurer I grew up in Forest Hills, graduated from FHN, and am now raising 4 young kids in the district. 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. Voters will see two sections on the election ballot regarding the Forest Hills Board of Education. 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. Moore, and the two incumbents running for re-election, Ogden and Mahoney, have joined efforts in their campaign as Team M.O.M, who are all endorsed by the Michigan Education Association. 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. I support full and open transparency from sharing the curriculum, to the budget, to construction projects including change orders, to public access to financial records. My background in teaching helps me to understand the unique challenges of educators. This Media Release was added AFTER we were asked to participate and later they stated this was there from the beginning. I wish it was student mental health, which has only been made worse by the social worker and counselor shortages. Devenski was an All-Star reliever with the Houston Astros before a pair of surgeries cost him most of the past three seasons. Each candidate answered yes to that question except for Holly DeBoer and Robert Cribbs who declined to answer. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. Johns: I see divisiveness as one of the greatest challenges facing the school board this year. Candidates Ginny Jeup, Sean Cotton and Terry Collins are three candidates running on similar rhetoric from far right activists against certain books, gender identity and parental rights. Everyone should have a voice, especially the parents. The second question was whether the candidates support programs like vouchers, school choice and scholarship tax credits. Time that previously might have been spent on learning an instrument, practicing a sport, studying or developing friendships may now be spent on texting, video games, or social media. To bridge the legacy and tradition that has made Forest Hills successful since its founding in 1956 with the dynamic and exciting future that lies ahead for K12 public education is energizing. In the Nov. 8 election, voters will see two sections on. Most candidates agreed that, while Forest Hills is successful in its high school graduation rates, theres still work to be done in making sure students remain successful in the long run. 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. Jeup did not respond to a request for comment for this story. 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. There were seven candidates running for three open board seats. This community means so much to me. Board meetings have become one-sided platforms for anger, not representative of a community that wants to work together. It is exciting: I love school! Having so much attention focused on parents and education in top races has changed the face of local elections, as well. This framework, in and of itself, is not taught. There are seven school board candidates running for three seats on the Board of Education in the upcoming . Johns: As a school board member one of the roles I would play is helping parents and students to understand who they can connect with in order to get their questions answered. The role of the BOE is to set strategy and provide resources so those closest to the students can do their best work. Donovan: Im Kevinn Donovan and Im your candidate for the FHPS Board of Education. 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.. My goal is to help the district focus on reading, writing, history, science, and math by raising the education standards, not lowering them. There should be more use of textbooks, and teachers interaction challenging students. Shortly after he bought the paper in 2020, the editorial section published many columns against critical race theory. Alongside this, there are myriad of factors from social pressures to economic realities facing a family or uncertainty about what they want to be when they grow up and the purpose of school. For months, dozens of community members packed into monthly school board meetings to spend hours of public comment voicing their concerns. As a father of four children, I feel a responsibility for their future. Michaud, and Mary Vonck. Callahan: Clear concise communication. 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. Barrington CUSD 220 PTO Presidents' Council. (Illustrations by Abbie Adams/Pittsburgh City Paper) Politics in America after Donald Trump are . We have incredible, talented, kid-loving people in our buildings and they need to continue to be highlighted. http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-380-10. The District 220 PTO Presidents' Council extends an invitation to the Barrington 220 community of voters to attend its School Board Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, March 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Barrington Area Library *.. The four candidates, Katie Stewart, Sara Jonas, Bob Bibb, and. I want to support other Forest Hills parents striving to raise kids who are confident, caring and contributing members of our community. 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. In Grosse Pointe Public Schools, which serve nearly 7,000 students, there are. 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. The Butler County district serves just under 2,800 students. Our board has frequently relied on my history and experience in addressing opportunities and concerns. But, as incumbent candidate C.J. Any school wants to have a strong and healthy relationship with its community, must be transparent with that community. Sheldon: Currently, our greatest threat is the polarized political time we are experiencing. It is in the interest of our country that we have a well-educated society, but it is also imperative that our students learn how to be well rounded adults that can succeed in life not only in their various careers but also as good, functional human beings. Growth and stagnation are always issues for public education. Education is the engine for individual and community success. Sara is a 20+ year Anderson Township (AT) resident and a proud Anderson High School (AHS) graduate. Council races and judicial elections: A candidate rundown to help you at the polls Nov. 2 in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. on Facebook, sharing her Massachusetts teaching certification from 1993. Moderator: Ryan Salzman, PhD. My day job is directly related to all things important about employers and education. Unofficial election results showed all precincts had been reported for the district just after 10 p.m. Tullis lead with 1,440 votes, Sumerel received 1,285 votes and Marx received 1,280 votes. Michigan has about 1,400 school board races in the Nov. 8 election, according to Wotruba. DeBoer said it was a loaded question and was not able to answer. There were 11 candidates running for the Indian Hillboard this year, the most candidates of any other race in the region. 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. I would support and advocate for policies that eliminate harmful distractions. Lee: The residents of Forest Hills have been extremely generous by passing all bond and millage proposals put before us. 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,. What is the greatest challenge facing the office you seek? C.J. 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. chool board races in the Nov. 8 election, according to Wotruba. Loveland mainly serves families in Hamilton County, though it also includes some families in Clermont and Warren counties. Students: Our biggest challenge is and will continue to be anything related to students. Thomas Blanchetti, John Saska and . Find live election results on The Enquirer's website. 'Untrue and absurd' political mailer sent to Forest Hills Schools parents Justin Sheldon is the only publicly LGBTQ+ candidate for Forest Hills School Board. The following MEA recommended candidates were successful in Election 2022 (* denotes MEA member): 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. Forest Hills School District provides an innovative curriculum, high expectations and total devotion to young people. One for the three open seats for 6-year terms, in which voters will choose three candidates from a list of 10 names: Suzanne Callahan (incumbent), Holly DeBoer, Kevinn Matthew Donovan, Jessica. It was ranked as No. 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. "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.". In Hamilton County, Eilert received 1,531 votes; Washburn received 1,331 votes; and Schwetschenau received 1,307 votes. 4 in Ohio and No. Incumbents David Evans and John Mercurio came in last with 1,921 votes and 2,402 votes, respectively. Lee later told MLive he did not sign the release because of a hold-harmless clause written in the document. 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. Gretchen Whitmer on Nov. 8. I want to work with the board and the superintendent to create a more neutral classroom environment for ALL students. There is a potential leadership opportunity for qualified candidates. [2] Three of the candidates on the ballot are incumbents who currently serve on the board: Suzanne Callahan, C.J. 1 in the state and No. Boston College has a 1-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. 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.' 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. I would advocate with the School Board for improved responsiveness to community concerns and an improved process for communication with community members. They (Support FHPS) had added an unacceptable hold-harmless clause in the Media Release which I could not sign, Lee told MLive in a statement. Michaud and Mary Vonck. Incumbent Pam Bowers did not get reelected to Cincinnati Public School's board of education Tuesday evening. In Warren County, Schwetschenau received 45 votes; Eilert received 33 votes; Elizabeth Mason received 32 votes; and Washburn received 30 votes. MLive/The Grand Rapids Press partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information for readers. 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. That makes for a total of 262 candidates running for local school. 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