I am the only candidate with a track record of success in this regard. Check this page for live L.A. County election results. According to WNWO, Stephanie McLain started the petition because she was appalled by Todd Brunings posts to social media. An Asheboro, North Carolina native, Cross joined The News & Advance team in January 2020 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism. Public pressure stopped the search for a new director, and if elected, Kramer pledged to ensure greater parent participation in that process. 2023 The Virginia Public Access Project, Election results made possible through support by, Get Email Alerts with the Latest Political News, Get Email Alerts with the Latest Redistricting Updates and Political News, Governor's race results for Bedford County. If elected, Nadel said he would implement a review of certain existing procedures so educational performances are exceeded and not compromised. All of this experience and education in the field makes me the most qualified candidate. With most votes counted in the special election for Bedford Countys District 7 seat on the school board, incumbent Christopher Daniels declared victory Wednesday. The project calls for four unisex restrooms and other improvements to Tompkins Field. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. News Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. You have permission to edit this article. I believe Mr. Daniels has won the special election for District 7 school board. Early In-Person Votes: Complete. Richmond, VA 23219, Contact Us While Johnson received 446 fewer votes than write-in candidates, anything can happen, Holbrook said. Board Members may only be removed pursuant to applicable provisions in the law. The one incumbent, Schmerelson, defended the districts response. Our school community has faced challenging times over the past two years and things dont seem to be getting any easier. We have no to time to waste in making change. An effort that the district can consider is having general education students volunteer to spend time with special needs students, so the special education kids arent left alone. With nearly 2,600 write-in votes cast in the race for the District 2 seat on the Bedford County School Board, Tuesday nights results are too close to name a winner. (Bedford) is an excellent school district with amazing teachers and reversing this downward trend by improving both the educational experience and student outcomes will be my primary focus if elected.. Contest Group School Issues School Issues. James . Tony Schinella, Patch Staff. We see so many of the good things of the district, and unfortunately, the negative ones are the ones that are in the media. This also happens when a school board is thoughtful, experienced, and willing to listen to the community. Johnson, who has served on the school board since 2012 and currently serves as its chairman, said Wednesday he is "proud of the work I've done on the school board.". It is this push towards ideological programming over the last two years, all while our children were struggling academically due to the pandemic, that has caused a rift amongst the community, which still exists today, said Kramer, who was attracted to Bedford because of its diversity. Section 1107 of the Revised School Code states that the Governor may remove a school board member. The implementation of RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning, can help students learn how to use their emotions wisely, which has been shown to improve student engagement and academic performance, cause less stress and anxiety and enhance decision-making, she said. I still remember that day for me. Daniels, a businessman with two children at Jefferson Forest High School, was endorsed by the Bedford County GOP. Nadel concluded that the district has an achievement problem. Contact Information | Bedford Town Offices | 24 North Amherst Road | Bedford, NH 03110 | Phone: 603-472-5242 | Contact Us; Home | Site Map | . Wisconsin Results Map; National Results Map; February 2023 Election. Published June 7, 2022 Updated June 8, 2022 9:44 AM PT. As for students struggling academically and or emotionally, the school district must offer resources, including counselors, specialized teachers, metal heath experts and social workers who can meet students where they are psychologically and academically. To register to vote, visit this link, or request an absentee ballot here. To accomplish that, the district must measure our performance relative to historical testing results as well as relative to abutting, regional, super-regional and national schools; the latter is of least consequence but important none-the-less. That means painful program cuts. The School Board affects policies surrounding COVID, oversees the budget process, has a say in book challenges, and is involved in many other processes that directly impact students. 0. My goal as one of five elected members to the School Board, is to make the tough decisions, present an acceptable budget to the taxpayers that will be approved so that we can fund the school year as proposed by the Administration after much public deliberation. No other candidate has ANY budgetary experience including large capital expenditures such as a roof replacement for the High School. Nadel said the Fox Lane High School bathroom incidents were deeply concerning. A lack of communication and accountability from district officials made the situation worse and left the most vulnerable members of the community feeling marginalized. Election results for the May 1, 2021 election in Tarrant County, Texas . The role of district governance includes authorizing financial decisions, maintaining district governing policies, and selecting a School Superintendent. To encourage more unity and acceptance, the district should have more collaborative events, such as the Elementary School Bike Run that includes all five elementary schools. My motion and swing vote for the Superintendents reopening plan ensured that our schools opened on time and have and will remain open under extremely difficult circumstances. 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The process also gave her the chance to connect actively with her community, which she counted as a highlight. Additionally, Bedford must provide research-based curriculum. She is the current academic coordinator at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School. Candidate Votes Campaign slogans are wonderful andtil the hard core roll-up-the-sleeves work has to be done. The District 3 race pitted Schmerelson, 69, a longtime and well-liked principal, against Koziatek, 39, who manages community outreach for Granada Hills Charter High School. Too many parents with children who need services feel ignored, she said. Click on the graphic to the left to view the "Bedford Township 2016 Election Central Facebook Page" where residents are discussing the ballot issues and the candidates for the Primary and General Election.. 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This diverse exposure to both the way we in Bedford do it and the way others do it is of great benefit as I consider proposals, budgetary and otherwise, on which I have to vote. The Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners said the special election for mayor will be held as scheduled. The petition organizers have a goal of 7,500 signatures. Glass holds off Western Albemarle to win Region 4D Championship, An elected school board in Lynchburg? The decisions the school board makes have a direct impact on the teachers and students. I would like to express my deep gratitude to all who supported my campaign, Whitehurst said. I think increasing staff diversity continues to be a priority.. In all 725 voters cast their ballots Tuesday, or 6.8% of the Ward's registered voters. One-term incumbent Nick Melvoin appears to have been reelected to the Los Angeles Board of Education, but school board President Kelly Gonez . 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