"School boards are a great place to show our children that the government can and does good work for the community.". Durham won in the general election on August 6, 2020. The father of sixcurrently works as a director of information technologyand security at ServiceMaster Brands. .votebox_legend { ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } "[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. | The Board also approved 27 Late Start Days for middle and high schools and 11 Early Release Days for elementary schools. She was an educator in the Nashville area. " Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Eliot Mitchell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. [32] An additional high school was previously planned for 2022, according to the district's 2017 5-year capital outlay plan; however, the district has since chosen to renovate existing high schools to increase capacity in the short term. display: inline-block; Incumbent Eliot Mitchell defeated Jennifer Moss in the general election for Williamson County Board of Education District 3 on August 6, 2020. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } overflow-y: hidden; I can relate to the challenges from a parental standpoint. color: #6db24f; "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. position: relative; "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. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. display: block; 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. 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. .votebox { color: white; 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. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { I lead a team of computer experts that includes Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Christians, gay and lesbians, Hindus. Williamson County Schools is a public school district located in Middle Tennessee that serves nearly 42,000. Franklin, TN 37064. font-weight: bold; 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. Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. .results_row td:first-child { If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. .race_header { I think our parental involvement is excellent and should continued to be embraced. Jen Haley. Cash said at a board work session. 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." Graham's husband attended Brentwood High School. z-index:1;
float:right; I am a detailed type of person. 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. The Board is led by Garrett. He and his wife, Sonya, live in Franklin with theirthree children; all attend Williamson County Schools. .widget-row.heading { Britton, 71, has lived in Williamson county for 20 years. } How to vote | Williamson Source is your personal portal to all things Williamson County. } Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. The District 9 race featured incumbent Rick Wimberly and challenger Denise Boothby. Do you think world religions should be part of history or social studies curricula? Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. color: white; 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. Be a resident of the district she is running in. It creates a challenge of the administrator for the middle school they have 40 or 50 kids keep under control for an extra class period basically. Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. Days after losing her bid for a second term, the mayor announced her last appointment to Chicago's Board of Education. width: 90%; overflow-y: auto; .votebox-results-cell--number { } .indicate_scroll { Eccles has three sons: ages 3, 7 and 12. Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. } } } Independent candidate Deborah Pace could not be reached for comment. 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. WCS students will begin the 2023-24 school year with a half-day on Friday, August 4. width: 57%; Yes. The Williamson County Board of Equalization is comprised of five members elected by the Board of Commissioners. color: white; K.C. I hope I didn't miss anything. .inner_percentage.Democratic { text-align: center; As a child, he attended Scales Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Brentwood High School before attending SamfordUniversity. [2] The District 1, 3, and 11 seats were left open for newcomers when incumbents Kenneth Peterson, PJ Mezera, and Mark Gregory, respectively, did not file to run for re-election. .results_table_container { Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Sheserved as vice chair of the board from 2017 to 2019 and has served as board chair since 2020. My children now 23, 25, 27 went to three new schools between the three of them. More:Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth. $('.hideResponses').show(); color: white; .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. So the side effect is that the children create a network of friends across all the schools. margin-bottom: 0px; Mitchell was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } height: 50px; } The District 3 race featured candidates Christy Coleman, Kimberly Little, and Eliot Mitchell. } font-size: 12px; Williamson County's legislative delegation, including Reps. Sam Whitson and Brandon Ogles, voted for the bill banning the teaching of critical race theory. 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. background-color: #003388; He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. Welch, 49, was first elected to the WCBOE in 2010 and served until 2014. display: inline-block; .widget-row.value-only.white { margin: auto; He is a ruling elder for First Presbyterian Church. Originally from Minnesota,Bidinger, 47, has lived in Williamson County since 2004; first in Franklin and now in Brentwood. Richard Davis and Angela Durham ran for the District 1 seat, and Durham won the election. The Board is led by Garrett. What do you think of current state education standards? He ran for re-election, but lost to then-candidateBeth Burgos. } overflow-x: scroll; 1,031 talking about this. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); U.S. Congress | They are picked on for being Black or Hispanic. 2023 www.tennessean.com. } color: black; 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. Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. .race_header.republican { } There is no normal and then everything else. That is what leads to hate and bullying in second grade AND in adults, and you need to give those second graders a lot more credit than you are. Tennessee state legislators met Saturday with Franklin Special School District and Williamson County School boards to answer questions and discuss future education legislation. vertical-align: top; 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. That's a comment that's come up multiple times. 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. .non_result_row { top: -1px; line-height: 1.5em; Whitson declined to comment on the school board events, and Ogles could not be reached for comment even though his assistant . background-color: #003388; Britton's has grandchildrenattending Williamson County Schools. This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. Thank you for sharing what you really have in your heart. [3][4][5], Mitchell reported $3,948.62 in contributions and $2,146.78 in expenditures to the Williamson County Election Commission, which left his campaign with $1,801.84 on hand as of June 30, 2016.[6]. March 3, 2023. How to run for office | width: 100% !important; I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal. margin: 0; Galbreath, a lifelong Williamson County resident, isrunning for his re-election for what will be his thirdterm. . height: 22px; Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .results_text { .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} position: relative; The 2022 county election will be Drason Beasley's first run for an elected position. Cash was a pipe fitter for General Motors for over 30years. } 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. font-size: 16px; 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 Welch is director of businessdevelopment for a consumer market research firmanda fourth-generation veteran of both the U.S. Army and National Guard. But my caveat is we need to leave the teachers to be the experts we've hired. font-size: 1.2em; } .survey-result {padding:10px;} Franklin's children currently attend Columbia State Community College and Page HighSchool, while his youngest are home schooled. There is too much of it, and it creates stress on everyone involved from the administrators to the teachers to the children. To stay updated on Williamson County news,sign up for our newsletter. None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. color: #888; height: 56px; .percentage_number { margin-right: 10px; .widget-row.Democratic { background-color: grey; So I don't profess to be an expert on education. .votebox_bp_logo { Her father was a WCS teacher, while her mother was an active district volunteer, and she is the mother of onedistrict graduate. For high school it covers the entire county, including the remainder of Franklin. A school board candidate must: Be a registered voter. My daughter opened up at Independence and moved to Page. He said he declined to speak because it was a Sunday and Father's Day. Independent candidate Del Wright is running to represent District 4 where he has resided since 2011. As a School Board member, Clementss goal is to heal this divide through revitalizing the trusted parent-school partnership while ensuring excellence in learning materials for all students," a press release said. } The precinct's clearance rate in 2021 was less than 7 . We took advantage of grandfathering and open zoning. margin: 0px 10px; The world business community values diversity. .non_result_row div { text-align: center; 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. 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. width: 100%; letter-spacing: 0.03em; She has one child attending a WCS high school. font-weight: bold; Haugh is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 11.Haugh assumed office in 2016. margin-bottom:0px; } })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. "Decisions should be made on the basis of what is best for our schools, kids, staff and parents, choices that move our community forward," she said in an email. I need you to understand something about children and age appropriateness of texts and life issues they might encounter at school. background-color: #6db24f; Outside of optometry, Holladay shares hissobriety journey with related initiatives, treatment centers and conventions, like at Williamson County's21st District Recovery Court in 2019. .results_row.winner { if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? } Mitchell won in the general election on August 6, 2020. Now, hehopes to represent District 4. } "That's why people move here," Eric Welch, the longtime school-board member, told me. He holds a master's degree in Christian ministry, as well asa bachelor's in business administration, and served as the vice president of field ministrywith the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in theSouthwest Central region and Central Africa. } Email all The Commissioners. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Now retired, he was formally a corporate executive and owned a small business. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } border:1px solid #FFB81F; Mauricio Pea / Chalkbeat. } 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. } .widget-row.Libertarian { Durham's current term ends in 2024. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { All rights reserved. padding-bottom: 8px; Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. The County Commission operates with a committee structure - most Commission business is first considered by a committee of its members before coming to the full Commission. } Brown and his wife have three children attending WCS schools. U.S. President | .widget-value { 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. I think we need to consider if we are over testing because of the stress that it puts on the children. Their parents may not realize theyre teaching it, but the kids still manage to learn it. background: #4c4c4c; padding-top: 3px; overflow: hidden; "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. That's who we need to manage. It needs to be seldom. background-color: #db0000; }, 100); } She has also served on the Davis House Child Advocacy event committee for seven yearsorganizing the Button Ball and teaches Sunday school. .top_disclaimer { [4], The school district began using the "Wit and Wisdom" curriculum in April 2020. "Why invite political division into a work whose sole purpose is to focus on our childrens education, budgets, growth and policy. float: left; , See also:Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). 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. "In a short time (on the board), Ive gained valuable experience and cultivated important relationships with key stakeholders. "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. color:white; 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.". background-color: #db0000; font-size: .9em; All three of them went to new schools. word-wrap: break-word; Fax: (615) 790-5610. .results_row td { Comments (-1) . [16], Eleventh District: KC Haugh, Vice Chairman, Twelfth District: Nancy Garrett, Chairman, Williamson County Schools made national news following a special session School Board meeting on August 10th, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee. margin-top: 0px; State legislature | Counties | Today, heservesa director of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center. Mitchell ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Tennessee. Garrett was originally appointed by the county commission to fill a vacant District 12 position in 2016 andthen ran for election in 2018. font-size: 1.25em; padding:7px 8px 8px; display: inline-block; His campaign focusesare restoring "patriotic education" through curriculum, supporting "personal health freedom" and creating a "transparent, responsiveand parent-driven educational system" by repairing the relationship between the board, parents and teachers. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; color: #fff; Ultimately a mask requirement for elementary school students, staff, and visitors was mandated. padding-bottom: 5px; "I am excited to bring a fresh perspective, and listening ear, to the parents of the Williamson County School District," she said. Mitchell highlighted the following statement on his campaign website: The Franklin Home Page asked Mitchell the following bolded questions. I think quality of our facilities is world class. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { } font-weight: bold; .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Let me tell you about being a minority or even just a white girl in the schools here, or probably anywhere in this country. Cash has served on the Williamson County Board of Education since 2014. What is your position on Common Core and the state phasing it out? "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. WCS is not broken. font-weight: 100; 2023 www.tennessean.com. 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. font-style: italic; color: #0645ad; If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. Cities | } Contact our sales team. I bring decades of experience working in teams, serving on committees, and leading multi-functional groups to success. The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. } Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. .inner_percentage.Green { .widget-row.Republican { background-color: #f9f9f9; background-color: #dac113; } Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. 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. width: 100%; in parallel with educating our children. It increases empathy and understanding of ALL types of fellow humans when you learn how multifaceted this world is, and that includes things that arent so perfect and happy. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. One has graduated with honors and moved on to collegeand she votes nowand one is in high school. Please, Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. margin-top: 16px; background-color: #f4f4f4; Religion is key to culture. } .votebox-covid-disclaimer { 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. Garrett, the District 12 incumbent and current board chair,is running for her second fullterm. Beasley, 42, has lived in Williamson County since 2004 and has worked at Williamson County Juvenile Court since then. clearInterval(nTimer); . .race_header.green { Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. .results_table { "The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. display: inline-block; Having grown up in Venezuela and Argentina, Britton is fluent in Spanish. "As a Williamson County parent, I will ensure that all voices areheard and supported in our schools.". Angela Durham is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 1. .race_header.democratic { margin-right: 12px; padding-left: 16px; If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. Mar 3, 2023, 12:36pm PST. I am fine with the state phasing it out because it's become so controversial. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. .electionsectionheading { District 7 incumbent Robert Hullett won re-election against challengers Jennifer Luteran and Christopher Richards. -. Stormwater Appeals Board .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { He and his wife have three children, all of whom graduated from the district. .widget-img {
