He shared a statement on his public Facebook page Wednesday morning saying, the voting totals indicate a victory., I felt cautiously optimistic the whole time, Daniels said in an interview, calling the race a big learning experience for him. Her two children attend a traditional neighborhood public elementary school. That experience under my leadership led to joint projects such as paving of what has affectionately been called the Dirt Lot (no longer) and dramatically increased parking availability for students in the High School as a whole. Election Information Election Information Town and School Elections Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Bedford High School Gymnasium 7 am - 7pm Budgetary Town Meeting Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Bedford High School Theater - 7pm 2023 Town/School Elections Absentee Ballot Request Form A new superintendent and new board can help Bedford schools return to its top priority, which is safely educating all students. Board Docs - Agendas, Minutes, Policies; Board Meeting Schedule; . Following the Fox Lane High School bathroom incidents, trust must be regained by establishing a culture of safety, she said. With most votes counted in the special election for Bedford Countys District 7 seat on the school board, incumbent Christopher Daniels declared victory Wednesday. I am an educator and a champion of public education. Vice Mayor Chris Faraldi filed paperwork this past weekto begin the process ofplacing a referendum on the ballot for Lynchburg residents to , The University of Lynchburg has secured a three-year enrichment grant recently from the Bonner Foundation, in the amount of $40,000 annually, , The Bedford County school board convened a called work session on Tuesday to begin discussing the divisions budget, and examine projects the , While many colleges and universities struggled during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, at Virginia University of Lynchburg, the doctorate. 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. Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr., 71, of Beaufort, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. Furthermore, a comprehensive voters guide is available through the Bedford Public Library that includes information on the candidates running for other positions. According to WNWO, Bruning stated that whatever salary he gets, he gives back to the school. 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. Incumbents Beth Staropoli, Jessica Cambareri and President John Boucher all declined to run for re-election. Unofficial Election Results. This has already happened before and Carl had to deal with it. In addition, the Michigan Constitution provides procedures for the public to recall a school board member. The petition organizers have a goal of 7,500 signatures. The district needs to develop a strategic plan that can be executed immediately to increase safety and security for all students, Lowry said. Theres always safety in numbers when you have somebody you can trust, Shady said. As of 10:20 p.m. on Friday, more than 5,700 people had signed the petition. So I figured this was a good time to go ahead and run.. Bedford parent Matthew Holbrook ran an active write-in campaign for the seat, but official counts for write-in candidates will not come for several days. 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. Another election wildcard is a change in the timing of elections. All rights reserved. This approach was abandoned because of the pandemic. Welcome to Bedford County, PA 1 Election Results Home Departments Elections Election Results Below is County Election Results. Whitehurst largely swept early and absentee ballots, according to unofficial Virginia Department of Elections results. Three other candidates split the remainder of the vote. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are those of the writer, not The Bedford Citizen. 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. He pointed to the failure of math and English language scores to improve and declining graduation rates to highlight that the status quo for the district is unacceptable. Several thousand more students could soon benefit from extra help because the district and union agreed this week on procedures to allow up to three students per teacher at a time. Please feel free to share this information with anyone that you see as appropriate. I would like to express my deep gratitude to all who supported my campaign, Whitehurst said. She said many of the students have been denied a free and appropriate public education. That should also be used for any student that feels isolated or alone. We see so many of the good things of the district, and unfortunately, the negative ones are the ones that are in the media. Write-in votes abound, leaving race for Bedford County School Board District 2 seat too close to call. The budget also includes funds for teacher pay raises. It provides me with the opportunity to know the teachers, curriculum, and all that Bedford has to offer. For all our hard work we need to recognize our excellence at all levels. Write-In. The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education is responsible for the governance of the School District and are not paid employees of the district. Glass holds off Western Albemarle to win Region 4D Championship, An elected school board in Lynchburg? 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. We do a good job of that now but we can do better. I would like to see the students at the High School have a voice in the decisions being made about and for them. The proposition was APPROVED. The process in handling the matter was flawed, including the administration failing to initiate an investigation and trying to quickly identify the perpetrators. new city council members, new school board trustees, and dozens of propositions. Whitehurst said Wednesday it appears Daniels clinched reelection to finish out the last year of the four-year term on school board. 2023 Annual Town Election- Monday, April 3, 2023: Nomination Papers, Voter Registration, Absentee Voting & Vote by Mail. (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.. 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. Help Support The Mount Kisco Food Pantry And The Environment, TSA PreCheck Enrollment Coming To Westchester County Airport For Limited Time, Committee on Race, Equity And Inclusion: New Castle Meetings This Week, Town-by-Town Snowfall Totals In The Lower HV: National Weather Service, Chappaqua-Mount Kisco Area Real Estate Roundup, Savory Saturdays: Ibiza Kitchen's Mouthwatering Modern Spanish Cuisine. In the long term, the district must change the culture of the schools, particularly the middle school and high school, to achieve inclusivity, Kramer said. They must be viewed in conjunction with other data. One question hanging over the campaign is how the coronavirus would affect voters. I mean, its not like a school board position is a high paying job or anything else like that.. 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. 2023-2024 Budget Vote and Trustee Election Information; Families" Operoo . City of New Bedford moves to build new North End . BEDFORD CITY COUNCIL PLACE 1; Its really exciting to cast your vote for the first time! Presidential results by legislative . Bedford School Board - District 1 (Ringgold County votes only) Nick Gray. 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. The state will no longer impose mask requirements on our students. There is nothing in the law that provides procedures for a school board itself, or any employee of the school board, to remove a board member. A similar concept should be introduced in Bedford to manage crises and make recommendations to make improvements. The Attleboro Board of Election Commissioners said the special election for mayor will be held as scheduled. Richmond, VA 23219, Contact Us For additional election results please contact the Election Office at (814) 623-4807. You can cancel at any time! The spending plan calls for the replacement of at least three school buses. Nadel concluded that the district has an achievement problem. 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. Bedford Public Schools Board of Education (3 seats available) Amy Bissell - 5,624 votes. It is difficult to compare our district to neighboring districts because we have a very racially, ethnically and economically diverse student population, Lowry said. "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. Goldman-Klein, Kramer and Nadel have joined as one ticket while Lowry and Shady are also running together. With my background and history of dedication to Bedford students, I will bring a new perspective to the school board. The City of Bedford will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to elect Places 4 and 6 to the City Council. The winning candidates are: The Katonah-Lewisboro proposed budget of $113,242,880, with a 1.59 percent increase over the 2020-21 spending package was APPROVED. The Board Members terms are established by statute, and neither the Board nor the Superintendent has the authority to remove a Board Member from the Board of Education. Size. The current, pre-election day board majority, by a 4-3 margin, leans toward the view of United Teachers Los Angeles, which wants stricter oversight on charters and to limit their growth. I believe I am the most qualified candidate for the School Board in this election because I have the most experience, not just as a three-year sitting School Board member but also because I sat as a Town Council member for three years. Griffin Kirsch - 5,637 votes. 2022 Zoning Bylaws as of November 14, 2022. My professional experience and entrepreneurial spirit fit perfectly with a board that needs to be forwarded thinking, innovative in its approach and fiscally responsible, but creative, when budgeting, Kramer 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. 2023 Town/School ElectionsAbsentee Ballot Request Form. Prioritizing inclusive and equitable practices leads to better results in reducing disparities in literacy, academic achievement and graduation rates. She has participated in the districts Student Achievement Advisory Committee and the Wellness Committee. 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. Presenting a budget that is not acceptable to the taxpaying public will result in the rejection of the proposed budget and automatic adoption of the default budget. This November I'm looking to be elected to continue to serve District 7 - please help by casting your vote for me beginning September 23rd through November 8th! The head of special education has to come in with new ideas and say keep whats worked in the past, but because a lot of parents of special needs or special education students arent happy, we need to listen to them, Shady said. 503.86 KB. 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. The final election results will not be certified until early next week, according to Bedford County registrar Barbara Gunter. I still remember that day for me. 26.1%. Goldman-Klein supports next weeks $62 million referendum with facilities in need of repairs and updates. 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. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. In District 7, which stretches from South L.A. to the Harbor area, charter-backed Tanya Ortiz Franklin was in front of union-backed Patricia Castellanos by a tally of 58% to 42%. 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. My goal for athletics is no different than academics. What is your driving factor in deciding to run for the school board this year? Thank you for all of your support and for being a proud Kicking Mule!". Therefore, it is overdue that the board and administration listen and act to create a culture that values all students. Bedford County School Board Chair Susan Kirby said on her public Facebook page last month that the school board would not officially announce the District 7 winner until all special election results were counted and certified next week, based on legal advice she said she and School Board Vice Chair Marcus Hill received. May all work together for student success.. Support local news by joining as a member! I currently have 2 children in the Bedford Schools; my son Evan is in 7th and my daughter Avery is in 4th. "I have received countless emails and communications this week regarding the social media communications of one of our elected Board of Education Members. I asked each of them the same questions and below are their responses exactly as sent to me by the candidates. 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. BEDFORD, NY The $129,072,250 spending plan for 2017-18 was overwhelmingly approved. Therefore, results are incomplete. The Bedford Board of Education will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, and meet at 6 p.m. in regular session on Thursday, March 2. . 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The School Districts Superintendent is hired by the Board to run the day-to-day operations and to implement Policies adopted by the Board. While test results can be an indicator of student performance, the district should dig deeper to find out who are the children who are falling short of expectations. In the March primary, Castellanos received 27% of the vote and Franklin 24%. 800.08 KB. Her knowledge of public education makes Goldman-Klein well-versed in interpersonal dynamics, school budgeting, academic assessment and curriculum evaluation. VPAP is a trusted, nonpartisan source for information about Virginia politics. . Bringing aboard a new superintendent this summer while hiring a new assistant superintendent for business and a new director of special education represents a significant transition in staffing and also an opportunity for the district to reset, Lowry explained. I have dedicated my whole career to serving public education, 16 years in Bedford. 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. I have a deep understanding of the BSD having been a teacher at Memorial for 16 years, and now having children attend the schools. Kramer said the pandemic presented a difficult situation for the district and believes Bedford leadership did the best it could under trying circumstances. Report an error or ask a question, The Virginia Public Access Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation. The winners of these were: There was one additional proposition on the ballot this year: The proposition to purchase new school buses was APPROVED. Has your campaign raised any money from organizations in NH or from elsewhere? On policy matters, Vladovic moved toward or away from charters or unions at various times. Former school administrator Robert Ashwell and Bedford parent Dwayne Nelms ran active write-in campaigns for the seat. I think increasing staff diversity continues to be a priority.. OFFICIAL NOVEMBER 2022 ELECTION SUMMARY REPORT Only students with special needs are eligible for these services. 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. Bruning told WTOL on Monday that if he were to be recalled, it wouldnt bother me one way or the other. All of this experience and education in the field makes me the most qualified candidate. But they presented different strengths to voters. 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