. Many parents have told The Tennessee Star they don't believe Looney has shown enough transparency with board members, the public, or the media. $('.pastResponses').show(); 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. In the race for the unexpired term in District 4, incumbent Anne McGraw defeated challenger Joey Czarneski. Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { 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. max-height: 580px; Seven of the 12 seats on the Williamson County Schools Board of Education were up for by-district general election on August 4, 2016. padding-left: 10px; The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. "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. The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. Mitchell's responses are shown below. "I think we need to get back to paying attention to parents," he told the Tennessean in January. font-size: 1.2em; } The Williamson County School Board approved the calendar at its January 17 meeting. color: #888; If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. As of Thursday at noon, even district. }) float: left; "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. My daughter opened up at Independence and moved to Page. .results_text { Have at least a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency. Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. font-weight: 100; Graham's two daughters attend Grassland Elementary School. 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. He is a ruling elder for First Presbyterian Church. -. .votebox { I am a detailed type of person. "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. Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. margin-bottom: .75em; She has one child attending a WCS high school. District 7 incumbent Robert Hullett won re-election against challengers Jennifer Luteran and Christopher Richards. Ravenwood High School Tops at History Bowl, WCS Students Learn About Black History Month, WCS Student Work on Display at Frist Art Museum, Williamson Medical Center Receives Six 2021 Womens Choice Awards. 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Phone: (615) 790-5712. I hope I didn't miss anything. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .results_row td { } }) max-width: 75px; The District 11 race featured candidates Stuart Cooper and K.C. } Mitchell won in the general election on August 6, 2020. display: inline-block; height: 56px; We all think we are experts because we went to school. height: 50px; He attended Trinity Elementary School, Page Middle School and Page High School. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. 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. color: black; How to run for office | [2] The district is rapidly growing, adding over 1000 new students each year. .results_row td:first-child { He has alsobeen an active volunteer at both WCS and Franklin Special School District schools, and served on several school parent, athletic and booster groups. Anika Exumis a reporter covering Williamson County forThe Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network Tennessee. [3], Students who live within the K8 Franklin Special School District zone attend WCS high schools, Centennial and Franklin after completing eighth grade. If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. } p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Independent candidate Deborah Pace could not be reached for comment. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { display: block; width: 50%; } .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} U.S. President | } .results_table { .top_disclaimer { height: 22px; .non_result_row { color: #888; Williamson County's legislative delegation, including Reps. Sam Whitson and Brandon Ogles, voted for the bill banning the teaching of critical race theory. 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. } font-weight: 300; Haugh is the Boards vice chairman. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } "As a Williamson County parent, I will ensure that all voices areheard and supported in our schools.". margin-bottom: 1px; How to vote | background-color: grey; 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. Welcome to XQ. font-size: 1.25em; } }, 100); 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. Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. "Our board members represent and serve all families whose children attend Williamson County Schools," she wrote in an email. Source1Source2. I think we need to consider if we are over testing because of the stress that it puts on the children. } .widget-row.Republican { 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. [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. 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. left: 0; Franklin, TN 37064. 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If I get enough details, I will determine whether the recommendation is consistent with my best judgement. Outside of optometry, Holladay shares hissobriety journey with related initiatives, treatment centers and conventions, like at Williamson County's21st District Recovery Court in 2019. He also served on a community advisory committee for Williamson County and on numerous committees for Spring Hill, including the economic development committee, the parks and recreation committee, the library board of trustees, the historical commission, and the chamber of commerce board of directors. The District 9 race featured incumbent Rick Wimberly and challenger Denise Boothby. He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. background-color: #003388; I hope I didn't miss anything.". They don't quit being friends because they are at different schools. State and local courts | You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} Cash said at a board work session. .non_result_row div { .results_row.winner { a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } } U.S. Congress | } 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.. Ballot measures, Who represents me? Wallace said she was taken aback by Cash's email. margin-bottom: 0; .percentage_number { Welch is director of businessdevelopment for a consumer market research firmanda fourth-generation veteran of both the U.S. Army and National Guard. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} He and his wife have three children, all of whom graduated from the district. Days after losing her bid for a second term, the mayor announced her last appointment to Chicago's Board of Education. Sheserved as vice chair of the board from 2017 to 2019 and has served as board chair since 2020. He has been involved in various community organizations, including churches, FrankTown Open Hearts and sports teams through the Williamson County Recreation Leagues and the YMCA. overflow-y: hidden; Kids do hate. } I promise to listen, research, communicate, and respond to the citizens of Williamson County. border-radius: 50%; However, Holladay is running for a spot on the school board becausehe believes the district has changed. Whitson declined to comment on the school board events, and Ogles could not be reached for comment even though his assistant . All three of them went to new schools. [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. There are 50 schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 27 elementary . border: 1px solid #999; } overflow-y: auto; background-color: grey; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { .votebox-results-cell--number { A Williamson County Schools parent who emailed her school board member about whether second graders should learn about sexism and racism said she received thisreply:"Thank you for sharing what you really have in your heart. [4], The school district began using the "Wit and Wisdom" curriculum in April 2020. } position: absolute; They are picked on for being Black or Hispanic. Eliot Mitchell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. To contact any Board member, visit theSchool Board Members pageof the WCS website. } margin-top: 0px; Originally hailing from Chattanooga, Graham, 45,has lived in Williamson County for five years. What is your opinion of the current state of WCS and the current leadership? "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. .widget-row.value-only.white { Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. } The Middle Tennessee State University graduate has worked as an executive assistant for 15 years. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While she is a certified oncology pharmacist, today sheis asenior director of knowledge management at HCA Healthcare. Main Fax: Map & Directions; font-weight: 200; You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. text-align: center; I am fine with the state phasing it out because it's become so controversial. Originally from Illinois, Eccles, 37, moved to Williamson County two years ago after a short sting in San Francisco, California, in order to be closer to family. Chilton's child attended Grassland Elementary School, will attend Grassland Middle and will eventually enroll at Franklin High School. } 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. Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. TN 37064. font-weight: bold;