Now hes under review. He got to know Goldman-Klein because they each had a child in the same class. School officials said the tax levy will now increase by 1.26 percent. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Provisional and mail-in ballots received after Election Day still need to be counted, but Wednesday totals showed Daniels in the lead thus far with 2,414 votes, or 52.6%. Campuses will not reopen for all students until January at the earliest. Bedford Public Schools Board of Education (3 seats available) Amy Bissell - 5,624 votes. Do you feel that this benefits or hinders your understanding of the Bedford School District and/or your involvement? Our school community has faced challenging times over the past two years and things dont seem to be getting any easier. Kramer said the pandemic presented a difficult situation for the district and believes Bedford leadership did the best it could under trying circumstances. 2023 Annual Town Election- Monday, April 3, 2023: Nomination Papers, Voter Registration, Absentee Voting & Vote by Mail. Goldman-Klein supports the independent review stemming from the Fox Lane High School bathroom incidents. His challenger, retired Bedford County educator and administrator Cherie Whitehurst, received 2,151 votes, or 46.9%. He believes his 30 years of experience running two small business and his background in management, strategic planning, marketing and curriculum development expertise would benefit the district. The (district) has plenty of tools in the tool shed, lets use them. At stake was whether a board majority would consist of trustees helped into office by one faction or the other, something that will matter as privately operated charters compete with district-operated schools for a declining number of public school students. Nathan Nickle. I have not received any money from any organizations nor have I been endorsed by any organizations. Furthermore, a comprehensive voters guide is available through the Bedford Public Library that includes information on the candidates running for other positions. . All of this experience and education in the field makes me the most qualified candidate. As with everything else in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected both the campaign and campaign issues. School officials said the tax levy will now increase by 1.79 percent. The decisions the school board makes have a direct impact on the teachers and students. This also happens when a school board is thoughtful, experienced, and willing to listen to the community. Our children deserve much better than what we have been doing for them recently, she added. Unofficial Election Results. If you ask anyone in town why they moved to Bedford, more often than not, the answer will be about the schools. There was a problem saving your notification. Making sure there is never a repeat of special education students being victimized again, the district much have staff that knows where the most vulnerable kids are. The petition alleges that Bruning, amplifies racist, misogynistic, dangerous and hateful rhetoric.. First Name Early In-Person Votes: Complete. Todd Hotchkiss - 4,779 votes. Results will be certified on November 15th. We moved to Bedford specifically for the schools when my son was in first grade. VPAP is a trusted, nonpartisan source for information about Virginia politics. We all are committed to improving educational outcomes. Tennessee Election Results Results | County Reports November 8, 2022 Election Results Note: Results and reporting statistics are submitted by county election commissions to the Tennessee Coordinator of Elections, Mark Goins. To register to vote, The 2020 Presidential Election is Over: Biden/Harris Are The Projected Winners, voters guide is available through the Bedford Public Library, BHS Insight on the Balenciaga Controversy. 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. 0. 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In the past, school board elections were settled in low-turnout municipal elections. Voter Turnout. 503.86 KB. They are the backbone of our schools. One question hanging over the campaign is how the coronavirus would affect voters. Recently, the unions have been more pleased with his positions. While Johnson received 446 fewer votes than write-in candidates, anything can happen, Holbrook said. She looks forward to the recommendations of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee and seeing those implemented. Only students with special needs are eligible for these services. In most walks of life the maxim, If you cant measure it, you cant fix it, holds true. Three new board members can help the district re-evaluate its priorities and work toward developing a strong governance structure and a positive relationship with the new superintendent, she said. The state will no longer impose mask requirements on our students. Shady has always found volunteering to be gratifying. One example of that is the Latin program. So far, about 1,000 of the districts 460,000 K-12 students have been able to take advantage of this tutoring, according to district figures, leading to increasing frustration among students and parents who already are beset with the challenges of learning from home. The district must ensure that special education students receive the services they need, not just what the district has available, Kramer said. I have two High School aged children. In all 725 voters cast their ballots Tuesday, or 6.8% of the Ward's registered voters. Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr., 71, of Beaufort, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. Moreover, under recently passed state laws, local school boards have more authority to reject applications for new charters and to deny renewal of existing ones. The unofficial results from the election place DeSimone at almost 3,000 votes. 2023 Annual Town Meeting- Monday, May 8, 2023: Voter Registration, Warrant Dates . To address the increasing diversity of Bedford schools, the district has implemented successful programs in recent years to educate English language learners. The 2023 town election candidate explains why she is running for the one-year seat. Former school administrator Robert Ashwell and Bedford parent Dwayne Nelms ran active write-in campaigns for the seat. James . Her knowledge of public education makes Goldman-Klein well-versed in interpersonal dynamics, school budgeting, academic assessment and curriculum evaluation. I am the only experienced candidate running for the position and I am the only person in the entire school board/SAU building who knows how the schools and Town interact. I would like to wish him well, Whitehurst said in an interview. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. 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. The final election results will not be certified until early next week, according to Bedford County registrar Barbara Gunter. This approach was abandoned because of the pandemic. Kathi Stebbins-Hintz: 2,617: 25 %John Krings: She said many of the students have been denied a free and appropriate public education. "The Board of Election Commissioners is reminding the public of opportunities to vote by absentee ballot as an alternative to voting in-person in next week's Ward 3 Special Election scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th. His eldest daughter graduated from Fox Lane in 2019, his son is on the autism spectrum and receives special education services at the high school and his youngest daughter is in first grade at Pound Ridge Elementary School. Long-standing problems include serious financial strains and ongoing contention over how best to serve low-income Black and Latino students who are lagging academically and will have additional academic ground to make up when campuses ultimately reopen. Incumbent Jason Johnson. With no candidates listed on the ballot for the District 3 school board seat representing the Huddleston area and the southeastern region of the county the winner will be chosen from the 4,029 votes for write-in candidates. This election, however, marks a switch of the board races to the general election. The process in handling the matter was flawed, including the administration failing to initiate an investigation and trying to quickly identify the perpetrators. Lowry developed a deep knowledge of the special education system and how to advocate for children with special needs as a paralegal case handler at The Legal Aid Societys Juvenile Rights Division. Bedford School Board Candidates By senecabaldi'22 on March 1, 2022 In order to inform BHS seniors, many of whom will be voting for the first time, on their options for the School Board election on March 8, I emailed each of the three candidates-John Schneller, Andrea Campbell, and Sean Monroe-with a shortlist of questions. County officials have made it easier for elementary schools to reopen for their youngest students under waivers, dropping a requirement to show union support. Because the district is as ethnically diverse as it is, Shady said Bedford should have more bilingual aides and teachers, which would also help them keep in contact more effectively with immigrant parents who may not be able to communicate in English. Prioritizing inclusive and equitable practices leads to better results in reducing disparities in literacy, academic achievement and graduation rates. You may click on the links below to view the Official Election Results. Below is the statement regarding board member election: "The 7 Members of the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education are elected by the School Districts local constituents. There is a current lack of accountability and leadership in the district that has caused some public discontent, said Nadel, an ex-Marine. I currently work in Higher Education at SNHU working with a graduate degree program for students who are studying to become licensed teachers. The winners of these were: There was one additional proposition on the ballot this year: The proposition to purchase new school buses was APPROVED. Close to 1 in 5 district students attends one of these independent charters, which are authorized and monitored but not controlled or managed by L.A. Unified. You can cancel at any time! Election Results Welcome to the Town of Bedford Election Results page. She said the campaigning experience was a positive one and she was grateful for everyones support, whether in the form of votes cast or assistance on the campaign trail. The district has also been plagued by recent management lapses. The crisis has also highlighted the problems within the districts special education system and how many parents of special education students have felt their childrens needs have not been met. We need to explore and follow up on these recommendations. She is the current academic coordinator at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are those of the writer, not The Bedford Citizen. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Lowry said the district is addressing pandemic-related learning loss by using federal grant money to enhance instruction and expand summer programming. Here are the results in Bedford. To achieve better outcomes in academics, sports and the arts for all students. "While we wait to see the final numbers, I am extremely grateful for the support I've received from my neighbors across the southside," he said. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. It provides me with the opportunity to know the teachers, curriculum, and all that Bedford has to offer. This list may not include all school districts that held elections in 2022. . The one incumbent, Schmerelson, defended the districts response. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. In addition, the Michigan Constitution provides procedures for the public to recall a school board member. Its really exciting to cast your vote for the first time! Teachers did a commendable job educating students through the height of the pandemic. Write-in votes abound, leaving race for Bedford County School Board District 2 seat too close to call. I would like to see the students at the High School have a voice in the decisions being made about and for them. According to WNWO, Stephanie McLain started the petition because she was appalled by Todd Brunings posts to social media. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Returning to elected office after a short hiatus, Mark Siegenthaler is the new Town Moderator; Shawn Hanegan moved to the Select Board from his seat on the Planning Board; Zoning Board of Appeals member Todd Crowley will join the Planning Board. WE WILL GET BALLOTS OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I believe such donations compromise ones ability to appropriately represent the taxpayers of the community who provide the actual funding for our families and their children who attend Bedford Schools. I know that parents are very pleased with their childrens bilingual and biliteracy skills as a result of participation in the program, Lowry said. Bedford Public School Board members only speak on behalf of the District through formal action at public School Board meetings. He recently retired Deadline L.A., a past honoree for best public-affairs radio program, which he produced and co-hosted on KPFK-FM (90.7) for 15 years. Below is the statement regarding board member election: "The 7 Members of the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education are elected by the School District's local constituents. Editor's Note - Neale is a member of the Board of Assessors but she is supporting McGinley in her personal capacity not as member of the Board. The spending differential in the other race favored Franklin by more than 3 to 1. Programs such as We Dine Together or Best Buddies can be used so special education students interact regularly with their peers, he said. First is John Schneller, running for re-election: My goals for the schools revolve around providing the best fundamental education a public school can offer. Helping kids to work through and manage their emotions is important, but ultimately, we need to see what results are being produced by the professional development and curriculum associated with RULER to make sure it is showing positive benefits and truly improving student well-being and outcomes, Kramers said. Thats why a split election day decision of the two races creates a new political dynamic, with the 4-3 split favoring candidates brought to office with dominant financial support from charter advocates. The Board President and the Superintendent are the only designated spokespersons for the Board. A new superintendent and new board can help Bedford schools return to its top priority, which is safely educating all students. Bedford Hills Elementary, Bedford Village Elementary, Mount Kisco Elementary, West Patent Elementary, Pound Ridge Elementary, Fox Lane High, Fox Lane Middle, Bedford . On policy matters, Vladovic moved toward or away from charters or unions at various times. Nadel is running for the Bedford Board of Education because the academic success of all children became a motivating factor after watching his son navigate the learning process through the pandemic. As a global public health professional, Lowry has a strong background in community engagement, program development and data-driven decision-making. Write-In. Nyhan . Additionally, Bedford must provide research-based curriculum. Our schools attract and keep people and businesses in town. I felt fairly confident going into yesterday, but you never know., He thanked his supporters for their contributions to his campaign, and said even though many are congratulating him individually, this is their victory, too., Were here to try to make sure that we can be a voice for every person, every student, every teacher here in Bedford County, and our job is to try to make everything better, for everyone here, Daniels said. We see so many of the good things of the district, and unfortunately, the negative ones are the ones that are in the media. An independent campaign in support of Koziatek spent more than five times as much as did one on behalf of Schmerelson. Hes won the top investigative reporting prize from the L.A. Press Club and print Journalist of the Year from the L.A. Society of Professional Journalists chapter. SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION The Bedford County School Board will have a Special Called Meeting/Work Session on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Administration Office conference room located at 311 South Bridge Street, B edford, VA 24523. (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.. Especially the most vulnerable, Nadel said. Being involved in the Bedford Central School District and the community is nothing new for Shady. Griffin Kirsch - 5,637 votes. What is your driving factor in deciding to run for the school board this year? We need that kind of information, looking at the data, understanding how to look at the data and you can understand where there are issues, so you can figure out how to improve them.. Parents have been advocating for changes involving literacy curriculum and performance indicators, Lowry said. (WLNE) Cathleen DeSimone received the most votes for mayor of Attleboro Tuesday night. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. A petition and a Facebook group has been started with the goal of recalling Todd Bruning from his position with the Bedford Township School Board. The budget also includes funds for teacher pay raises. Gilian Goldman-Klein He supports the $62 million bond and credits Mazurek and Matlin for helping guide the board to presenting a scope of work that addresses the districts priorities. Therefore, results are incomplete. Check this page for live L.A. County election results. The school system has more than 200 charters, more than any other district in the nation. Republican candidates secured five of seven seats on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners in Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results posted Wednesday morning. Cross covers K-12 and higher education for The News & Advance. The kids that need the most help, are they the kids from the most underprivileged areas? Shady said. The school board contests are probably the most expensive board elections ever, with combined reported spending nearing $17.5 million so far . With a record turnout of nearly 3,000 voters who braved cold weather, wind, and snow showers, Bedford's 2022 town election resulted in several changes. A similar concept should be introduced in Bedford to manage crises and make recommendations to make improvements. I voted to support (fund) the Science National Honor Society co-curricular organization in school so that our more advanced and science-loving scholars can be recognized as National Science Scholars in the same way we honor students in the broader National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mathematics National Honor Society and multiple other areas of national scholarship recognition. And I think if we can do that, every citizen here in the county will win.. 4.62 MB. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. The district includes Liberty High School and the Goode area. . School board Districts 1, 5, 6 and 7 will be up for general election in 2023 for a full term of four years, Kirby said. It was not a new development for charter supporters to outspend unions, but that differential reached new levels in this campaign, according to figures compiled by the City Ethics Commission, which collects campaign spending information. Bedford School Board - District 1 (Ringgold County votes only) Nick Gray. The Wednesday morning tally in two crucial Los Angeles Board of Education contests showed a charter-school backed candidate leading in one race and a teachers union-backed candidate leading in another. She would advocate for safe, inclusive schools where all students feel empowered and accepted, work to implement the most effective curricula and prioritizeimprovements in math, literacy, arts, athletics and special education. Daniels, a businessman with two children at Jefferson Forest High School, was endorsed by the Bedford County GOP. I have decided to run for a seat on the Board of Education for the Bedford Central School District because I want to be part of fostering an environment that serves the needs of every student, Lowry said. Oliver, 39, who led the field of seven contenders in the special preliminary . The funding will include the cost of new synthetic turf field on the MS/HS campus, field lighting, netting, score board and bleachers. I hope you will join me! We'd love for you to support our work by joining as a free, partial access subscriber, or by registering as a full access member. In the first posted returns for District 3, which covers most of the western San Fernando Valley, union-backed incumbent Scott Schmerelson had a lead over charter-backed Marilyn Koziatek by 54% to 46% of votes cast. Five candidates, Gilian Goldman-Klein, Chris Kramer, Blakeley Lowry, Roger Nadel and Amal Shady, are on the ballot this year. The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education does not endorse any statements made by individual Board Members.". Having children in the district is a driving force behind running for school board. Richmond, VA 23219, Contact Us Following the 2020 presidential election, 52.2% of Virginians lived in one of the state's 39 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 29.4% lived in one of 81 Solid Republican counties. Now shes taking is to the next level. Why do you feel as though you are the most qualified candidate for this role? Or title (Mr., Mrs., etc.). I am the only school board member and candidate with this experience. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and of course smoking may enhance the risk of heart disease, beginning at a very young age Read More. The Official Student Voice of Bedford High School. I mean, its not like a school board position is a high paying job or anything else like that.. Shes served on various district committees, the board of the Foundation of the Bedford Central Schools and the Town of Bedford Ethics Committee. Tony Schinella, Patch Staff. BEDFORD, NY The polls have closed and the votes have been tallied. The two candidates Franklin and Castellanos staked out similar policy positions, including in response to the pandemic. Jason Johnson (left) and Matthew Holbrook (right). We want higher standards and better outcomes for our kids. One-term incumbent Nick Melvoin appears to have been reelected to the Los Angeles Board of Education, but school board President Kelly Gonez . VPAP is supported entirely by tax-deductible contributions. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I asked each of them the same questions and below are their responses exactly as sent to me by the candidates. Bedford Central School District. May all work together for student success.. Nadel said the Marines used After Action Reports to determine what went right and right, a process that provided transformative results. And thus, measurement is very important. Making a Difference Together. I believe these vulnerable students were failed because a culture of caring and basic compassion, has been taken for granted, Goldman-Klein said. I was elected to the School Board three years ago and am running for re-election because the first year I ran for this office the previously presented budget had, indeed, been rejected by the public on town voting day. Contact Information | Bedford Town Offices | 24 North Amherst Road | Bedford, NH 03110 | Phone: 603-472-5242 | Contact Us; Home | Site Map | . I really think that I have from my experience, I have the ability to help the district, said Shady, who specializes in business resiliency and helped organizations through the pandemic. The more than $2 million surplus can be used to improve plans to prevent children from falling behind further because of pandemic-related health issues. 0. I have a deep understanding of the BSD having been a teacher at Memorial for 16 years, and now having children attend the schools. Learn more here. 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. City of New Bedford moves to build new North End . The Governor can only remove a school board member if the governor is satisfied from the evidence submitted to the governor that the member is guilty of gross neglect of duty, corrupt conduct in office, or any other misfeasance or malfeasance in office. An official canvass of write-in votes will take days to complete, according to the Bedford County Registrars office, and likely will not be finished until Friday or Saturday. Public pressure stopped the search for a new director, and if elected, Kramer pledged to ensure greater parent participation in that process. The Dual Language Bilingual Education program is one of the districts key strengths, Lowry said. 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