position: relative; Public policy. .results_row td:first-child { background-color: #f9f9f9; K.C. 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. overflow-y: auto; padding-top: 8px; .widget-row.value-only.white { } Do you think world religions should be part of history or social studies curricula? If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. According to the release, Clements was an organizer and leader of Keep Williamson County Livable, a local group focused on "ensuring responsible growth and fiscal integrity for the county" that worked with county leaders ahead of the release of Williamson County2040 Comprehensive "Town and Country" Land Use plan. Franklin's children currently attend Columbia State Community College and Page HighSchool, while his youngest are home schooled. I think our parental involvement is excellent and should continued to be embraced. School districts | "I look forward to continuing to serve for my third term.". background-color: #db0000; padding-bottom: 0px; } p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} I don't have a problem understanding concepts and principles, and asking questions to get to my understanding of it. "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. I think quality of our facilities is world class. © var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Williamson County Schools All rights reserved.|615-472-4000. The concept of standardized teaching and curriculum makes perfect sense. .results_text { Eccles holds a bachelor's degree in marketing; in May, she will complete a master's in business administration from the University of Tennessee at Martin. } 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. font-weight: bold; George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. font-style: italic; Graham's husband attended Brentwood High School. 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. .widget-row.Green { 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. Williamson County Schools is a public school district located in Middle Tennessee that serves nearly 42,000. .widget-row.heading { width: 250px; } Durham ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 1 in Tennessee. background-color: #003388; color: black; "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.". 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 . Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. 1,031 talking about this. .inner_percentage.Libertarian { $('.pastResponses').hide(); I am a detailed type of person. None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. 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." Mar 3, 2023, 12:36pm PST. margin-top: 16px; Mitchell assumed office in 2016. The Williamson County Board of Equalization is comprised of five members elected by the Board of Commissioners. 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Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. $('.pastResponses').show(); The District 3 race featured candidates Christy Coleman, Kimberly Little, and Eliot Mitchell. "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. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} } The District 9 race featured incumbent Rick Wimberly and challenger Denise Boothby. If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. .non_result_row th { } float: right; So the standardization - we have to find a balance - we have to find balance to give teachers the flexibility to explore the passions of the children. I have sent this email to every member on the school board but addressed it to you because your comments are the ones that inspired me to write it. .widget-value { A school system requires expertise in many disciplines (transportation, food services, entertainment, athletics, facility management, social services, health services, etc.) I am fine with the state phasing it out because it's become so controversial. overflow-y: hidden; And then their friends teach them more, because its kids being kids.. height: 22px; 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? text-align: center; The District 11 race featured candidates Stuart Cooper and K.C. Have at least a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency. border-radius: 50%; All rights reserved. Days after losing her bid for a second term, the mayor announced her last appointment to Chicago's Board of Education. Originally from Minnesota,Bidinger, 47, has lived in Williamson County since 2004; first in Franklin and now in Brentwood. 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. 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. Religion is key to culture. Email all The Commissioners. Chilton, 56, is a 9-year Williamson County resident and an associate professor of public administration at Tennessee State University. "I have been impressed with their teachers and the staff at the Williamson County Public Schools," Britton said. display: block; } font-weight: bold; } color: white; The Board is led by Garrett. I promise to listen, research, communicate, and respond to the citizens of Williamson County. color:white; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Phone: (615) 790-5712. U.S. President | We cant thank our Board members enough for all the hard work they do for our district.. Ballot measures, Who represents me? 2023 www.tennessean.com. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { margin-top: 1px; They have LGBTQ slurs shouted at them, yes, even in second grade. My family has crossed cultural lines for many years. You said that you dont think children that age understand such things, that children that age dont hate, that children that age just need to have fun.. top: -5px; width: 43%; Yes. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { background-color: green; .results_row td { You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. Her run for the WCBOE will be her first time running for an elected position. During her previous 12 years residing in Memphis, she taught political theory at the University of Memphis. } [15] Following the retirement of Gary Anderson, Nancy Garrett was elected chairman and KC Haugh vice chairman. 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. font-size: 0.9em; .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} "The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. letter-spacing: 0.03em; "Serving on the school board is an opportunity to donate my time back to the community while maintaining these high standards. } .hideResponses { display: none;} This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. They meet annually to hear appeals involving real and personal property valuation issues. Now retired, he was formally a corporate executive and owned a small business. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. margin-right: 10px; 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. } width: 35px !important; word-wrap: break-word; Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. color: #6db24f; width: 100%; "Our students deserve an education that helps them become creative thinkers, problem solvers, and provides the skills for college and career readiness," he said in an email, adding that during his tenure on the board, members have helped fund new athletic fields, fine arts centers, while the district's academic achievement, graduation rates, and teacher pay have risen consistently. } 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. Those kids dont have a choice but to understand and be exposed things like hate and bullying based on racism and sexism. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for . I have been watching school board meetings on and off for years, and I did happen to catch last nights meeting. 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. Galbreath, a certified public accountant, is co-founder ofFranklin-based healthcare technology and analytics company,Kythera Labs. } "Our board members represent and serve all families whose children attend Williamson County Schools," she wrote in an email. "Im running for school board to continue providing conservative, common-sense leadership for the 4thdistrict," he said. District Calendar font-size: 12px; I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal. background-color: #003388; . overflow-x: auto; letter-spacing: .03em; } 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. display: inline-block; Open zoning needs to be done as much as possible so it's more of a parental choice rather than a board edict. To contact any Board member, visit theSchool Board Members pageof the WCS website. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. So here's an example. Mitchell highlighted the following statement on his campaign website: The Franklin Home Page asked Mitchell the following bolded questions. } padding-left: 10px; That's who we need to manage. Cities | 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. } They don't quit being friends because they are at different schools. background-color: #db0000; "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. Mitchell is the president of GE ELFUN, a volunteer organization, and a co-founder of the South Williamson Athletic Association. 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. I am fine with the leadership Dr. Looney has given. of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Franklin, TN 37064. 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. I am not a teacher, or a trained educator. My daughter opened up at Independence and moved to Page. width: 150px; The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. 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 . He was then appointedto fill her seat in 2017when she resigned, and was later re-elected in 2018. Eight grandchildren have attended WCS. Having grown up in Venezuela and Argentina, Britton is fluent in Spanish. } border: 1px solid #999; }

} That's a comment that's come up multiple times. My children over their career were rezoned at least seven times. } Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. "It seems like with this ELA program, we've taken a lot of nonfictional or fictional history and whatnot, and placed it at a younger age.". Now, hehopes to represent District 4. background-color: #6db24f; Many parents wonder if transparency is the order of the day when it comes to how the Williamson County School System does business and they say the problem starts at the top, with Looney. The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. "As a Williamson County parent, I will ensure that all voices areheard and supported in our schools.". Garrett was originally appointed by the county commission to fill a vacant District 12 position in 2016 andthen ran for election in 2018. Stormwater Appeals Board } color: white; Mauricio Pea / Chalkbeat. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. } Haugh is the Board's vice chairman. Reach her at aexum@tennessean.com, 615-347-7313, or on Twitter @aniexum. } "The reason we selected to live in Williamson County when we moved here was due to the overwhelming positive reviews of the schools," he said. Holladayanoptometrist, musician, songwriterand father of three relocated from Nashville to Franklin in 2016, "drawn by the stellar reputation of the school system," he said in a press release. padding-left: 0; The Middle Tennessee State University graduate has worked as an executive assistant for 15 years. Graham also holds a faculty appointment as an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee's Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science. [4], WCS is the sixth largest school district in Tennessee[5][bettersourceneeded] and offers a voluntary pre-K program for "at-risk children who are four (4) years of age on August 15. } clear: both; Her older children attendPage Middle School and College Grove Elementary. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. WCS students will begin the 2023-24 school year with a half-day on Friday, August 4. color: #0645ad; } Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. There is too much of it, and it creates stress on everyone involved from the administrators to the teachers to the children. Here's what we know about each candidate as the race kicks off. In the race for the unexpired term in District 4, incumbent Anne McGraw defeated challenger Joey Czarneski. margin-bottom: .75em; padding-bottom: 3px; It needs to be seldom. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? margin-bottom: 0; She works as a consultant with Guidehouse, as well as a adjunct instructor of American Government at a local technical college. 2nd Monday in January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, and November. I think it's probably the culture of expectations on the students. position: relative; 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. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Cash said at a board work session. .widget-row.Democratic { .votebox-results-cell--number { Counties | Comments (-1) . 100% remote. Kids do hate. display: inline-block; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } } Originally hailing from Chattanooga, Graham, 45,has lived in Williamson County for five years. The father of sixcurrently works as a director of information technologyand security at ServiceMaster Brands. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); } width: 100%; font-weight: bold; According to Garrett, she is running as an independent candidate in this coming election to hold herself to the same standard as teachers with non-partisan services, to put the "unique needs of (the) excellent and growing district first," and to "focus on the entire school community and refuse to represent special interests or partisan politics" as the WCBOE code of conduct requires. Independent candidate Del Wright is running to represent District 4 where he has resided since 2011. overflow-y: hidden; color: #888; I think we need to consider if we are over testing because of the stress that it puts on the children. background-color: #f9f9f9; } color: #888; 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. In the newly partisan school board election, Eccles said she chose to run as an independent because of her belief that school boards shouldn't be political. I don't have a solution to that, but I think that's one of the things as I've talked to parents. The precinct's clearance rate in 2021 was less than 7 . Williamson County Board of Education District 3, .infobox { height: 50px; "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. Garrett, the District 12 incumbent and current board chair,is running for her second fullterm. I can relate to the challenges from a parental standpoint. Including Hispanic, Black and family members from Malta. Williamson County Televisions channel on YouTube. overflow-x: scroll; Brown and his wife have three children attending WCS schools. The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. Be a resident of the district she is running in. He describes the school system as an . We don't have enough bus drivers, and you have them running multiple routes. The reality of rezoning is the friends remain friends. .inner_percentage.Republican { It needs to be avoided at all costs. 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. Mitchell was endorsed by the WillCo Rising PAC. Not be a current employee of the district and/or be related to a current employee in that district. position: absolute; Haile is also on the boards of Moves and Grooves and her local Spelman College alumnae chapter, and is also a member of the Williamson County chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Independent candidate Deborah Pace could not be reached for comment. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Republish. .race_header { Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. overflow: hidden; TN 37064. font-size: 2em; 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. We all think we are experts because we went to school. You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. Source1Source2. font-weight: bold; Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. .widget-row.value-only.black { 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).