.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} I don't think you can identify a single item that is the best thing. Brown and his wife have three children attending WCS schools. 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. .widget-row { "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. You've got busses running multiple routes for Summit and Spring station. Her run for the WCBOE will be her first time running for an elected position. Graham also holds a faculty appointment as an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee's Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science. "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. .widget-row.value-only.black { Richard Davis and Angela Durham ran for the District 1 seat, and Durham won the election. }. margin-bottom: .75em; padding-bottom: 8px; margin: 0px 10px; Haugh won in the general election on August 6, 2020. Elections in 2023 | As your elected School Board representative, I will bring honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency, and dedication. Haugh is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 11.Haugh assumed office in 2016. $('.showResponses').hide(); "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. .votebox-results-cell--number { } Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .top_disclaimer { background-color: grey; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Today, heservesa director of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center. Not have been convicted of a felony. left: 0; Quite the contrary, its a magnet for economic growth and produces outstanding graduates," he said in a release. I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } She and her husband have one daughter who attended Edmondson Elementary School since Kindergarten and will soon move on to Brentwood Middle School. 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. .clearfix { Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. So the reality is and I work with them every day and I have to be respectful of them every day and if you are wanting to be successful in the world and business you have to be knowledgeable about cultures. [1], .votebox { background-color: #dac113; She was an educator in the Nashville area. " Focus on all the great accomplishments we have had in race relations in our Country. } Haugh, and Haugh won the election. background-color: green; 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. font-weight: 300; [8], 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 . I don't have a problem understanding concepts and principles, and asking questions to get to my understanding of it. font-style: italic; It needs to be seldom. } Jack Johnson and Joey Hensley met with WCS board members at the Williamson County Administrative Complex. width: 100%; "I look forward to continuing to serve for my third term.". Chilton holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Centre College, and both a master's degree in public administration and a PhD in urban and public affairs from the University of Louisville. She has more than 18 years of experience in the industry after working at Caterpillar and Tesla. He has coached Williamson County flag football, tackle football and basketball teams, while serving on the executive committee of the TennesseeJuvenile Court Services Association. } background-color: grey; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 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. Galbreath and his wife have five children:two graduates of Ravenwood High School, as well as a high school senior and sophomore, and a 7th grader. He also serves on his homeowner's association and various IT associations. $('#candidate-connection-email-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); top: 2px; background-color: #003388; The Williamson County Board of Education consists of 12 members, each elected from one of the 12 voting districts for a four-year term. } She is also a senior knowledge leader at Deloitte, her employer for 16 years, and has lived in Williamson County since 1970. It's what I do. [20] Creekside Elementary opened in Fall 2019 and moved into its permanent building in early January 2020. background-color: #f9f9f9; "The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. } 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. margin-top: 16px; .inner_percentage.Green { Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. .widget-row.Republican { I have sent this email to every member on the school board but addressed it to you because your comments are the ones that inspired me to write it. height: 22px; He and his wife, Sonya, live in Franklin with theirthree children; all attend Williamson County Schools. Originally from Illinois, Eccles, 37, moved to Williamson County two years ago after a short sting in San Francisco, California, in order to be closer to family. More:Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth. 1320 West Main StreetFranklin, TN, 37064. Franklin's children currently attend Columbia State Community College and Page HighSchool, while his youngest are home schooled. 2nd Monday in January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, and November. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} WCS is not broken. text-align: left !important; Anika Exumis a reporter covering Williamson County forThe Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network Tennessee. 100% remote. color: white; In an email provided to The Tennessean, Wallace wrote Cashover 800 words andincluded all board members on the message. .votebox_legend { 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. "That's why people move here," Eric Welch, the longtime school-board member, told me. The precinct's clearance rate in 2021 was less than 7 . I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal. Many parents have told The Tennessee Star they don't believe Looney has shown enough transparency with board members, the public, or the media. Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. Elections are held every two years to ensure . I promise to listen, research, communicate, and respond to the citizens of Williamson County. Clements, a 20-year Williamson County resident and mother of four, said she has children with a "varied educational background" with a "cumulative 17 years at Williamson County Schools." . 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. $('.hideResponses').hide(); color: black; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { He also owns Wright Way Leadership, aleadership and consulting business. 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. .votebox-scroll-container { 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. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. letter-spacing: .03em; Cash said at a board work session. And I must say of all the conversations we have had knowone (sic) has ever demonstrated the amount of hate that I see in this email. 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. Mitchell ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Tennessee. Originally from Minnesota,Bidinger, 47, has lived in Williamson County since 2004; first in Franklin and now in Brentwood. font-size: 12px; Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. "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. } I also think the teachers need to be able to have the freedom to break standards to take advantage of student engagement when it occurs. .votebox { Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. Religion is key to culture. I am fine with the leadership Dr. Looney has given. Current district 8 board member Candy Emerson did not pull or file a petition by the deadline. margin-right: 10px; Election. background-color: #6db24f; WCS has approximately 42,000 students enrolled in Pre-K - 12 for the 2022-2023 school year. Board members include: District One: Angela Durham District Two: Dan Cash District Three: Eliot Mitchell District Four: Brad Fiscus District Five: Jennifer Aprea District Six: Jay Galbreath District Seven: Sheila Cleveland District Eight: Candy Emerson District Nine: Rick Wimberly District 10: Eric Welch District 11: K.C. overflow-y: auto;
float:right; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { .results_table { } clearInterval(nTimer); State executives | There is too much of it, and it creates stress on everyone involved from the administrators to the teachers to the children. You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. I bring decades of experience working in teams, serving on committees, and leading multi-functional groups to success. The school board has one employee and that's Dr. Looney. } "As a Williamson County parent, I will ensure that all voices areheard and supported in our schools.". width: 100%; 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 the primary policy-making body in the county. Mitchell assumed office in 2016. display: inline; Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. ". .widget-img { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { "I have been impressed with their teachers and the staff at the Williamson County Public Schools," Britton said. I lead a team of computer experts that includes Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Christians, gay and lesbians, Hindus. margin-top: 0px; He's running for a third term. 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. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} I won't be a rubber stamp, and I will challenge and ask questions. "I am excited to bring a fresh perspective, and listening ear, to the parents of the Williamson County School District," she said. Chilton, 56, is a 9-year Williamson County resident and an associate professor of public administration at Tennessee State University. .widget-row.heading { 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. 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Independent candidate Deborah Pace could not be reached for comment. font-size: 12px; } Incumbent Eliot Mitchell defeated Jennifer Moss in the general election for Williamson County Board of Education District 3 on August 6, 2020. (function() { position: absolute; .widget-row.value-only { font-weight: 100; Im ready to build upon the good work we have started. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} To contact any Board member, visit theSchool Board Members pageof the WCS website. text-align: center; None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. 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. 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. I think our parental involvement is excellent and should continued to be embraced. background-color: #db0000; But my caveat is we need to leave the teachers to be the experts we've hired. 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. Kids do hate. [8] The website of Williamson County Schools stated that this curriculum does not include "critical race theory". } Durham ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 1 in Tennessee. © var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Williamson County Schools All rights reserved.|615-472-4000. } width: 100% !important; Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. 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. } "School boards are a great place to show our children that the government can and does good work for the community.". Cash was a pipe fitter for General Motors for over 30years. A school board candidate must: Be a registered voter. He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. 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. } "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.". vertical-align: top; That's a comment that's come up multiple times. 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. of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. margin-right: 12px; March 3, 2023. } The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district.
They dont get to just have fun. They are told, girls cant do that, girls are dumb, girls cant be in gifted. Not be a current employee of the district and/or be related to a current employee in that district. font-weight: bold; Garrett attended Grassland Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Franklin High School before attending Belmont University. Open zoning needs to be done as much as possible so it's more of a parental choice rather than a board edict. Mitchell's responses are shown below. "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. .widget-row.Libertarian { padding-left: 0; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Republican candidate Ali Wallace Adair and Independent candidate Tangie Lane did not immediately return requests for comment. background-color: #003388; Counties | 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. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Their parents may not realize theyre teaching it, but the kids still manage to learn it.