font-weight: bold; overflow-x: scroll; $('.hideResponses').hide(); 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. .indicate_scroll { Federal courts | Quite the contrary, its a magnet for economic growth and produces outstanding graduates," he said in a release. padding-left: 8px; "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. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. }, 100); 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. 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. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. 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. } } The father of sixcurrently works as a director of information technologyand security at ServiceMaster Brands. You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. display: block; background-color: #db0000; 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. Haile , 44, has lived in Tennessee for nearly 20 years and has spent the last seven residingin Williamson County. 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. [21][22][23][24][25][26], WCS operates 12 middle schools.

, See also:Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). A Tennessee county embroiled in arguments over whether to mask kids is considering adding a Pfizer lobbyist to its school board.. Williamson County School Board Member Brad Fiscus first announced . Our goal is to make living here more delightful and fulfilling each day. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { 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. display: block; 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. } The school board has one employee and that's Dr. Looney. 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. The Board also approved 27 Late Start Days for middle and high schools and 11 Early Release Days for elementary schools. "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. width: 43%; a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } .inner_percentage { .race_header.republican { Angela Durham is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 1. Sheserved as vice chair of the board from 2017 to 2019 and has served as board chair since 2020. During her previous 12 years residing in Memphis, she taught political theory at the University of Memphis. .clearfix { Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. position: relative; .race_header.green { } 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. 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. } $('#candidate-connection-email-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); .results_row { Mitchell was endorsed by the WillCo Rising PAC. padding-left: 0; The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. border: 1px solid #999; }) } 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. The District 11 race featured candidates Stuart Cooper and K.C. What is your position on standardized testing - is there too much, too little? K.C. .votebox-results-metadata { margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 1px; 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. A viral video with millions of views shows parents yelling, "We know who you are. Beasley, 42, has lived in Williamson County since 2004 and has worked at Williamson County Juvenile Court since then. left: 0px; width: 50px; Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Her older children attendPage Middle School and College Grove Elementary. .non_result_row { Graham's two daughters attend Grassland Elementary School. font-style: italic; .widget-key { Graham also holds a faculty appointment as an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee's Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science. And then their friends teach them more, because its kids being kids.. District Calendar 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. Britton's has grandchildrenattending Williamson County Schools. 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. .votebox-results-metadata-p { font-weight: 200; margin: 8px auto; .inner_percentage.Republican { 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. Originally from Minnesota,Bidinger, 47, has lived in Williamson County since 2004; first in Franklin and now in Brentwood. color: #888; However, Holladay is running for a spot on the school board becausehe believes the district has changed. 2023 www.tennessean.com. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { text-align: left; I won't be a rubber stamp, and I will challenge and ask questions. Now, hehopes to represent District 4. A school system requires expertise in many disciplines (transportation, food services, entertainment, athletics, facility management, social services, health services, etc.) "I am running as an independent because I firmly believe that school board positions should be non-partisan," she said in an email. margin: 0; Yes. The County Commission consists of 24 elected members, Two from each of the 12 voting districts of Williamson County, who serve a four-year term of office. For high school it covers the entire county, including the remainder of Franklin. I lead a team of computer experts that includes Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Christians, gay and lesbians, Hindus. position: relative; } Along similar lines, despite all of the commotion at Tuesday's meeting, Williamson County Schools Board of Education chair Nancy Garrett said she received 781 emails from people in favor of. } Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. } Haugh is the Boards vice chairman. Haugh ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 11 in Tennessee. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} background-color: #f9d334; font-weight: bold; I hope I didn't miss anything. z-index:1; The concept of standardized teaching and curriculum makes perfect sense. 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. .widget-row { width: 35px !important; max-height: 580px; margin-bottom: 0; "I have been impressed with their teachers and the staff at the Williamson County Public Schools," Britton said. Rep. Glen Casada told the Lookout he supports Moms For Liberty. .widget-row.Libertarian { .hideResponses { display: none;} Learn more about Eccles here:https://tiffanyeccles.com/. Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. Thisupcoming election to representEast Brentwood's District 6 willbe Bidinger's firsttimerunning for an elected position. Many parents have told The Tennessee Star they don't believe Looney has shown enough transparency with board members, the public, or the media. } background-color: white; "I believe in parents rights, and I want to strengthen the partnership between parents and school administratorsI will be an advocate for WCS parents and students, as well as all District 8 voters and taxpayers.". text-align: left !important; Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. How to vote | Mitchell is the president of GE ELFUN, a volunteer organization, and a co-founder of the South Williamson Athletic Association. 2023 www.tennessean.com. What needs attention and what aspect of it could need adjustment? background-color: #003388; text-align: center; [20] Creekside Elementary opened in Fall 2019 and moved into its permanent building in early January 2020. "There's going to be differentthings in there that aren't age appropriate.". 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. "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.

Mauricio Pea / Chalkbeat. .survey-result {padding:10px;} I am not a teacher, or a trained educator. .results_row td { Counties | font-weight: 100; Home; About; XQ In Action; Get Involved; Resources; XQ Forum; 0:00 / 0:00 } Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, "School Board Presented New Rezoning Plan", "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Williamson County, TN", "Williamson County Schools Pre-Kindergarten FAQ", "Here's what to know about the debate over 'Wit & Wisdom' curriculum in Williamson schools", "TN schools chief faces pressure over curriculum as group files first complaint under new critical race theory law", "Debate over racism, critical race theory surrounds Williamson school district", "Williamson County Schools appoints new principal and central office staff", "Dr. Leigh Webb Selected as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools", "Elementary Assistant Superintendent Named", "Williamson County Schools appoints new general counsel, assistant superintendent", "Pilot for WCS asynchronous day is underway, but where will it go from here? display: table; $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Williamson County has a number of both. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { 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. Elections are held every two years to ensure . "Like many families, my parents moved here for the great schools and better opportunities for their children," she said in an email. She is also a senior knowledge leader at Deloitte, her employer for 16 years, and has lived in Williamson County since 1970. .results_text { } Haugh Not be a current employee of the district and/or be related to a current employee in that district. We took advantage of grandfathering and open zoning. One has graduated with honors and moved on to collegeand she votes nowand one is in high school. Tennessee state legislators met Saturday with Franklin Special School District and Williamson County School boards to answer questions and discuss future education legislation. .inner_percentage.Democratic { margin-bottom:0px; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [3], Students who live within the K8 Franklin Special School District zone attend WCS high schools, Centennial and Franklin after completing eighth grade. Galbreath, a certified public accountant, is co-founder ofFranklin-based healthcare technology and analytics company,Kythera Labs. overflow: hidden; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { I think we need to consider if we are over testing because of the stress that it puts on the children. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. 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. background-color: #ccc; display: inline-block; It needs to be avoided at all costs. Ballot measures, Who represents me? } .results_row td:first-child { 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 . Having grown up in Venezuela and Argentina, Britton is fluent in Spanish. "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. They dont get to just have fun. They are told, girls cant do that, girls are dumb, girls cant be in gifted. He describes the school system as an . But my caveat is we need to leave the teachers to be the experts we've hired.

} While she is a certified oncology pharmacist, today sheis asenior director of knowledge management at HCA Healthcare. Main Office: (615) 472-4000. Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. Republican candidate Jamie Limacould not provide comment at this time. Durham assumed office in 2016. Chilton's child attended Grassland Elementary School, will attend Grassland Middle and will eventually enroll at Franklin High School. Mitchell highlighted the following statement on his campaign website: The Franklin Home Page asked Mitchell the following bolded questions. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. If I get enough details, I will determine whether the recommendation is consistent with my best judgement. 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This will be Wright's first time running for an elected position. District 7 incumbent Robert Hullett won re-election against challengers Jennifer Luteran and Christopher Richards. There are 50 schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 27 elementary . Their parents teach them to hate girls and minorities and anyone differently abled. As of Thursday at noon, even district. "They are major stakeholders, they are taxpayers, yet it seems like their voices have been lost the last couple of years.". .race_header.libertarian { margin-bottom:16px; background-color: green; background-color: #db0000; The Williamson County Board of Equalization is comprised of five members elected by the Board of Commissioners. Do you think world religions should be part of history or social studies curricula? font-weight: 300; Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. Their parents may not realize theyre teaching it, but the kids still manage to learn it. float: right; padding:7px 8px 8px; Mitchell was elected to the seat. Her run for the WCBOE will be her first time running for an elected position. } Here's what we know about each candidate as the race kicks off. Public policy. Graham's husband attended Brentwood High School. "Why invite political division into a work whose sole purpose is to focus on our childrens education, budgets, growth and policy. Cash said at a board work session. For example, Midtown precinct investigative officers have one of the highest case loads in the department with around 146 cases per officer. He and his wife have three children, all of whom graduated from the district. Election. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} Originally hailing from Chattanooga, Graham, 45,has lived in Williamson County for five years. His childrenattended both WCS and FSSD schools and graduated from Centennial High School. As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. .votebox-results-cell--number { The board of education chair Nancy Garrett sent a statement in response to a request for comment. padding-bottom: 7px; background-color: #003388; font-weight: bold; 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 Those dates are available on the WCS Calendar page. None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. 1320 West Main StreetFranklin, TN, 37064. Im a parent of two students in the Wilco school system who is in your voting district. margin-bottom: 0px; $('#candidate-connection-twitter-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); } }) div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } To contact any Board member, visit theSchool Board Members pageof the WCS website. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { As a child, he attended Scales Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Brentwood High School before attending SamfordUniversity. [19], WCS operates 28 elementary schools. As a member of the Greatest Generation, Bill enlisted in the Navy and proudly served in the Pearl Harbor codebreaking unit, which received a Presidential Commendation for their work. } To stay updated on Williamson County news,sign up for our newsletter. border-radius: 50%; width: 350px; He was then appointedto fill her seat in 2017when she resigned, and was later re-elected in 2018. margin-bottom: 4px; background-color: #003388; font-size: 12px; School Start Times School start and end times are for the 2022 - 2023 school year. $('.showResponses').hide(); color: white; Be a resident of the district she is running in. He attended Trinity Elementary School, Page Middle School and Page High School. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); } text-align: center; WCS students will begin the 2023-24 school year with a half-day on Friday, August 4. font-size: 2em; The Williamson County School Board approved the calendar at its January 17 meeting. font-size: .9em; width: 57%; [8] The website of Williamson County Schools stated that this curriculum does not include "critical race theory". Mar 3, 2023, 12:36pm PST. We cant thank our Board members enough for all the hard work they do for our district.. "Im running for school board to continue providing conservative, common-sense leadership for the 4thdistrict," he said. Haugh is the Board's vice chairman. The world business community values diversity. .widget-row.value-only.black { Williamson Source is your personal portal to all things Williamson County. One Month Remains in tnAchieves Mentor Recruitment, EIC Students Help Teens Looking to Volunteer, SACC to Offer Care During Flex Asynchronous Days, Sheriff's Office Looking to Hire School Crossing Guards, EIC Receives Thermal Scanner Kiosk Donation, Review Illness Guidelines as Flu Season Nears, WCS Educators Become AP Daily Instructors, Generous Donation to Provide School Supplies, District Proposes Flex Day Dates for Remainder of School Year, District COVID Numbers Available in New Graphic, Registration for Spring Semester Ends October 14, Lipscomb Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School, Health Department Takes Over COVID Communications, Teachers Use Asynchronous Learning Day to Collaborate, Tennessee Department of Education Releases State Report Card, Gary Anderson Takes Executive Director Position at WCS, Secondary Students to Have Asynchronous Learning Day, WCS Hiring Tech, Online, Nursing Positions, Hillsboro School Begins School Mascot Inquiry, Students to Receive Free Breakfast, Lunch Through Fall Semester, WCS Helps Share Health Department Messages, Use Tech Status Page to Check Online Resources, Franklin High Students Vote on New Mascot, District to Add Text Messaging to Communication Efforts, How to Safely Show Your Support for High School Athletics, WCS to Return to Campus Using Phased-In Approach, Food Services Offers Meal Kits During Online, Remote Learning, Important Information About Food Services, A Message from Superintendent Jason Golden, Elementary World Language Program Postponed, 2020-21 Start Times, End Times, Late Start Days, Families May Login to Skyward Beginning July 28, County Commission Approves 2020-21 School Budgets, Additional Reopening Framework Information Available, District Adds to Online Resources Available for Students, Facebook Live Sessions Answer Reopening Questions, School Board Approves WCS Reopening Framework, Williamson County to Mandate Masks in Public Areas, Three Student-Athletes Earn State Recognition, District Hiring Opportunities Across the County, School Board Extends Superintendent Golden's Contract, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. 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. 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. } font-size: .9em; Not have been convicted of a felony. margin-bottom: -2px !important; We all think we are experts because we went to school. 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.".

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