padding-left: 0; display: inline; (function() { display: block; } .votebox_legend { .widget-value { Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. padding-bottom: 5px; .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Cash has served on the Williamson County Board of Education since 2014. Wright and his wife have four daughters who graduated from or currently attend public high schools in Williamson County. .results_row td:first-child { I am fine with the leadership Dr. Looney has given. font-style: italic; } None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. "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.". "Alot of kids are going to be feeling like they're the only normal person in the world and then unable to accept that other people are normal, and it's subtle, and it may not seem like a big deal to other people, but it happens.". "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. He works as a director for OpenText, Inc. Mitchell served as an alderman for the City of Spring Hill for 12 years, and he served on a principal search committee, a playground committee, and multiple technical advisory committees for Williamson County Schools. } By the time they got to be students in college, their roommates in college were the friends they had in elementary and not necessarily high school. So the side effect is that the children create a network of friends across all the schools. background-color: #f9d334; Eccles holds a bachelor's degree in marketing; in May, she will complete a master's in business administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin. My children now 23, 25, 27 went to three new schools between the three of them. width: 50%; Cash was a pipe fitter for General Motors for over 30years. } Republican candidate Jamie Limacould not provide comment at this time. They are told to go back to China or Trump is going to deport you. By other second graders, by older kids, by other kids parents, even. color: black; Members; Policies; Schools" K-8; Academics & Programs" Early Childhood Peer Program; Pre-Kindergarten; . Shoving it down their throats that the happy white traditional Christian family is the normal good way to be is damaging, rather than seeing a large variety of lifestyles as they build their awareness of the worldlifestyles many of them do see in their real lives. Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. .widget-row.Republican { A school system requires expertise in many disciplines (transportation, food services, entertainment, athletics, facility management, social services, health services, etc.) As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. In the newly partisan school board election, Eccles said she chose to run as an independent because of her belief that school boards shouldn't be political. The Williamson County board released a statement on the mask debate there, saying, "Our parents are passionate about their children's education, and that's one of the reasons for our. } } To contact any Board member, visit the School Board Members page of the WCS website. They don't quit being friends because they are at different schools. Main Office: (615) 472-4000. Incumbent Eliot Mitchell defeated Jennifer Moss in the general election for Williamson County Board of Education District 3 on August 6, 2020. 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. 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. .survey-result {padding:10px;} "Everything Ive been through has prepared me for this, leaving me with an incredibly clear focus on what really matters: integrity, trustworthiness, faith, family, and freedom," he said. What is your position on standardized testing - is there too much, too little? I lead a team of computer experts that includes Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Christians, gay and lesbians, Hindus. Open zoning needs to be done as much as possible so it's more of a parental choice rather than a board edict. Im a parent of two students in the Wilco school system who is in your voting district. If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. border: 1px solid #999; letter-spacing: .04em; 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. Please, Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). He also owns Wright Way Leadership, aleadership and consulting business. Main Fax: Map & Directions; margin-top: 0px; I think you need to teach about religion but not teach religion in schools. border-radius: 50%; Originally hailing from Chattanooga, Graham, 45,has lived in Williamson County for five years. 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. March 3, 2023. } .race_header { I don't have a solution to that, but I think that's one of the things as I've talked to parents. I promise to listen, research, communicate, and respond to the citizens of Williamson County. } width: 150px; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, In the race for the unexpired term in District 4, incumbent Anne McGraw defeated challenger Joey Czarneski. [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. .results_row.winner { .percentage_number { $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); } background-color: #db0000; display: block; [33] The district's 10-year building forecast now calls for a new high school opening in Fall 2025.[34]. She has one child attending a WCS high school. width: 100%; "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?" Phone: (615) 790-5712. Brownhas been serving as an interim board member, appointed by the Williamson County commission, since October 2021following board member Brad Fiscus' resignation and out-of-state move. Their parents teach them to hate girls and minorities and anyone differently abled. Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. background-color: #003388; font-size: 12px; Im ready to build upon the good work we have started. Current district 8 board member Candy Emerson did not pull or file a petition by the deadline. My family has crossed cultural lines for many years. Elections are held every two years to ensure . background-color: green; 1320 West Main Street. The reality of rezoning is the friends remain friends. .widget-row.heading { background-color: #f4f4f4; Election. Mar 3, 2023, 12:36pm PST. overflow-y: hidden; "In a short time (on the board), Ive gained valuable experience and cultivated important relationships with key stakeholders. The board of education chair Nancy Garrett sent a statement in response to a request for comment. This will be Wright's first time running for an elected position. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .inner_percentage.Republican { [20] Creekside Elementary opened in Fall 2019 and moved into its permanent building in early January 2020. Anika Exumis a reporter covering Williamson County forThe Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network Tennessee. They meet annually to hear appeals involving real and personal property valuation issues. } Fax: (615) 790-5610. .results_table { The Williamson County Board of Equalization is comprised of five members elected by the Board of Commissioners. What is your opinion of the current state of WCS and the current leadership? overflow: hidden; .widget-row.Libertarian { }, 100); .inner_percentage.Green { padding-bottom: 8px; After accepting her current position in Nashville 2008, she and her family made the move to Williamson County in 2017so her children could attend WCS, where their cousins also attend. The district is currently made up of over 40,000 students attending 50 schools,[1] including three new schools that opened as scheduled for the 20182019 school year. 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. State Reps. Gino Bulso, Jake McCalmon and Sam Whitson, and Sens. } background-color: #db0000; 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. } display: inline-block; 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. .widget-row.Green { font-size: 20px; Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He also serves on his homeowner's association and various IT associations. He attended Trinity Elementary School, Page Middle School and Page High School. width: 35px !important; Let me tell you about being a minority or even just a white girl in the schools here, or probably anywhere in this country. As of Thursday at noon, even district. } Mitchell was endorsed by the WillCo Rising PAC. margin: 0; } Franklin's children currently attend Columbia State Community College and Page HighSchool, while his youngest are home schooled. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. He is a ruling elder for First Presbyterian Church. background: #4c4c4c; 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. It needs to be avoided at all costs. Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. top: 2px; background-color: green; The District 9 race featured incumbent Rick Wimberly and challenger Denise Boothby. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } color: #888; Graham's husband attended Brentwood High School. More:Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth. 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. }) .non_result_row { padding-bottom: 7px; For example, Midtown precinct investigative officers have one of the highest case loads in the department with around 146 cases per officer. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); The school board has one employee and that's Dr. Looney. Williamson County Schools (WCS) is one of two public school districts located in Williamson County, Tennessee. The Williamson County Board of Commissioners, also known as the County Commission, is the legislative body of the county government and as such it is theprimary policy-making body in the county. She was an educator in the Nashville area. " } Ballot measures, Who represents me? Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. overflow-x: auto; You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. Durham's current term ends in 2024. font-style: italic; Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. It needs to be seldom. } Things we as a civilization have done wrong and need to do better. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { display: block; } "[6], Communities in Williamson County Schools for K-12 include Brentwood, Fairview, Nolensville, Thompson's Station, the county's portion of Spring Hill, and outlerlying portions of Franklin. . .non_result_row th { | .race_header.republican { You've got busses running multiple routes for Summit and Spring station. I don't have a problem understanding concepts and principles, and asking questions to get to my understanding of it. clearInterval(nTimer); position: absolute; } They dont get to just have fun. They are told, girls cant do that, girls are dumb, girls cant be in gifted. What do you think of current state education standards? }. } Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { height: 56px; } border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Religion is key to culture. She and her husband have one daughter who attended Edmondson Elementary School since Kindergarten and will soon move on to Brentwood Middle School. He said watching them inspired him to run forthe board seat. .votebox_bp_logo { .widget-row.value-only.black { [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. I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } .votebox-results-cell--check { margin-top: 1px; Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. [7] Click here for a list of Mitchell's endorsements in this election. } He has served as a volunteer middle school basketball coach and later an official high school basketball coach atWilliamson County schools. Republican candidate Ali Wallace Adair and Independent candidate Tangie Lane did not immediately return requests for comment. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. in parallel with educating our children. School board member is an elected position in the state of Colorado according to the state's constitution.The school board that governs the school district is referred to as the board of education. The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { font-size: 0.9em; "I am excited to bring a fresh perspective, and listening ear, to the parents of the Williamson County School District," she said. } .results_table_container { padding-left: 8px; U.S. President | Franklin, TN 37064. Haugh is the Board's vice chairman. Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. } .hideResponses { display: none;} 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. TN 37064. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { margin-bottom: 0; Federal courts | Haugh Last year, Revida Rahman and Jennifer Cortez, both public school mothers in Williamson County, formed the nonprofit organization "One WillCo" with a few dozen parents to make a collective. We shouldnt be implying that those ways of existing are not normal or undesirable or less than. Seeing a variety of lifestyles ALSO isnt damaging to kids living a so-called traditional lifestyle as they learn and accept that there are all sorts of ways to be a good human being. Do you think world religions should be part of history or social studies curricula? So I don't profess to be an expert on education. text-align: center; background-color: #ccc; } "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. } One has graduated with honors and moved on to collegeand she votes nowand one is in high school. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Source1Source2. 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 Haugh is the Boards vice chairman. By Mauricio Pea. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for . All three of them went to new schools. .results_row { I will use my years of leadership experience to make sure that WCS continues to offer the BEST education to each and every one of its students.