border: 1px solid #999; The Board is led by Garrett. Mauricio Pea / Chalkbeat. Welcome to XQ. $('.hideResponses').hide(); He ran for re-election, but lost to then-candidateBeth Burgos. Haugh is the Board's vice chairman. "The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. 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. Now retired, he was formally a corporate executive and owned a small business. width: 350px; margin: 0px 10px; Haugh ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 11 in Tennessee. "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. [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. } Home; About; XQ In Action; Get Involved; Resources; XQ Forum; 0:00 / 0:00 display: inline-block; A viral video with millions of views shows parents yelling, "We know who you are. 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A school board candidate must: Be a registered voter. Many parents have told The Tennessee Star they don't believe Looney has shown enough transparency with board members, the public, or the media. She has also served on the Davis House Child Advocacy event committee for seven yearsorganizing the Button Ball and teaches Sunday school. He also serves on his homeowner's association and various IT associations. Her older children attendPage Middle School and College Grove Elementary. font-size: 16px; To stay updated on Williamson County news,sign up for our newsletter. As of Thursday at noon, even district. Their parents may not realize theyre teaching it, but the kids still manage to learn it. Garrett attended Grassland Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Franklin High School before attending Belmont University. 10 Republicans, two Democrats and eight independent candidates are in the running so far. .non_result_row { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .widget-key { This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. By Mauricio Pea. .votebox-results-cell--check { font-weight: bold; Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. Elections in 2023 | None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. "Why invite political division into a work whose sole purpose is to focus on our childrens education, budgets, growth and policy. School Start Times School start and end times are for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Garrett was originally appointed by the county commission to fill a vacant District 12 position in 2016 andthen ran for election in 2018. font-weight: bold; "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. Outside of her day-job, she regularly volunteers at WCS schools across District 12 and has served on the Centennial High School PTO in various leadership roles. .widget-row.value-only { $('#candidate-connection-twitter-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); font-size: 12px; | Haugh is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 11.Haugh assumed office in 2016. .top_disclaimer { [8],

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. "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. The Williamson County Board of Commissioners, also known as the County Commission, is the legislative body of the county government and as such it is the primary policy-making body in the county. top: -5px; letter-spacing: 0.03em; Franklin, TN 37064. 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. Days after losing her bid for a second term, the mayor announced her last appointment to Chicago's Board of Education. font-weight: bold; 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. } .percentage_number { 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: 100% !important; color: #888; .votebox-results-metadata { ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { Mitchell won in the general election on August 6, 2020. Williamson County Schools is a public school district located in Middle Tennessee that serves nearly 42,000. Members; Policies; Schools" K-8; Academics & Programs" Early Childhood Peer Program; Pre-Kindergarten; . How to run for office | position: relative; background-color: white; $('.pastResponses').hide(); We don't have enough bus drivers, and you have them running multiple routes. Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } padding-bottom: 5px; You want to ensure that graduates in Memphis are every much learning something as high school graduates in Knoxville and Spring Hill. border:1px solid #FFB81F; "Like many families, my parents moved here for the great schools and better opportunities for their children," she said in an email. 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. As a child, he attended Scales Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Brentwood High School before attending SamfordUniversity. } 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? Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. .inner_percentage.Democratic { text-align: left !important; 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. He said watching them inspired him to run forthe board seat. What is your opinion of the current state of WCS and the current leadership? If you want to be successful in business, you have to embrace diversity. in parallel with educating our children. During his 10-plus yearsboard, he has served on itsTeacher Leave Bank Committee and Policy Committee, as well as the WCS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Board, Pre-K Community Advisory Board and as a session moderator atthe annual conference of the Tennessee School Boards Association. float: right; What do you think of current state education standards? 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. background-color: #db0000; How Does the District Determine if a School Transitions to Remote Learning? padding-left: 8px; .survey-result {padding:10px;} Apply today! div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Ballot measures, Who represents me? [19], WCS operates 28 elementary schools. © var currentTime = new Date();var year = currentTime.getFullYear();document.write(year); Williamson County Schools All rights reserved.|615-472-4000. color: #6db24f; display: block; "Serving on the school board is an opportunity to donate my time back to the community while maintaining these high standards. So here's an example. Incumbent Eliot Mitchell defeated Jennifer Moss in the general election for Williamson County Board of Education District 3 on August 6, 2020. } .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Today, heservesa director of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center. The Williamson County School Board approved the calendar at its January 17 meeting. Durham assumed office in 2016. .widget-row.heading { })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. .results_table { "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. "I have been impressed with their teachers and the staff at the Williamson County Public Schools," Britton said. I bring decades of experience working in teams, serving on committees, and leading multi-functional groups to success. } Their parents teach them to hate girls and minorities and anyone differently abled. 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. font-weight: bold; [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-right: 12px; max-height: 580px; WCS is not broken. In District 5, incumbent Gary Anderson defeated challenger Julie Ellen Mauck to win another term on the board. The District 11 race featured candidates Stuart Cooper and K.C. U.S. Congress | Now, hehopes to represent District 4. State legislature | My children now 23, 25, 27 went to three new schools between the three of them. margin-bottom: -2px !important; She and her husband have one daughter who attended Edmondson Elementary School since Kindergarten and will soon move on to Brentwood Middle School. He also owns Wright Way Leadership, aleadership and consulting business. Tennessee state legislators met Saturday with Franklin Special School District and Williamson County School boards to answer questions and discuss future education legislation. height: 56px; 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.". Beasley is also the president and co-founder of Banebow, Inc. a nonprofit offering counseling services to those who have lost a child. 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. }) I think it's probably the culture of expectations on the students. WCS continues to be a leader in the State in academic achievement. Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. For example, Midtown precinct investigative officers have one of the highest case loads in the department with around 146 cases per officer. background-color: grey; Things we as a civilization have done wrong and need to do better. The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. [33] The district's 10-year building forecast now calls for a new high school opening in Fall 2025.[34]. Including Hispanic, Black and family members from Malta. We cant thank our Board members enough for all the hard work they do for our district.. School districts | Federal courts | } I have been watching school board meetings on and off for years, and I did happen to catch last nights meeting. .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { Whitson declined to comment on the school board events, and Ogles could not be reached for comment even though his assistant . } background-color: #003388; Brown attended Lipscomb University and received a bachelor's degree in history and political science. Thank you for sharing what you really have in your heart. Current district 8 board member Candy Emerson did not pull or file a petition by the deadline. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { 2nd Monday in January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, and November. vertical-align: middle; .race_header.green { Haugh is the Boards vice chairman. 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. If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. Bidinger is passionate about running as an Independent candidate. He's running for a third term. position: relative; There is no one right way to be. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); .votebox-covid-disclaimer { font-style: italic; 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. Brownhas been serving as an interim board member, appointed by the Williamson County commission, since October 2021following board member Brad Fiscus' resignation and out-of-state move. padding-bottom: 3px; "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. She has more than 18 years of experience in the industry after working at Caterpillar and Tesla. background-color: #f4f4f4; Members meet on a monthly basis with additional policy meetings, work sessions and special sessions as needed. Cash said at a board work session. }) height: 100%; "That's why people move here," Eric Welch, the longtime school-board member, told me. } Counties | font-weight: 100; As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { .widget-row.Democratic { Graham's two daughters attend Grassland Elementary School. WCS has approximately 42,000 students enrolled in Pre-K - 12 for the 2022-2023 school year. Ultimately a mask requirement for elementary school students, staff, and visitors was mandated. Gary Humble, spokesman for the Williamson County-based Tennessee Stands posted a YouTube video Tuesday saying he disagreed with the premise of the GOP meeting. } }. top: 2px; Open zoning needs to be done as much as possible so it's more of a parental choice rather than a board edict. font-style: italic; "My whole problem with the second grade curriculum is age appropriateness, so to go from civil rights to women's suffrage what's the difference?" District Calendar "School boards are a great place to show our children that the government can and does good work for the community.". Fax: (615) 790-5610. 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. background-color: green; font-size: .9em; }) They have LGBTQ slurs shouted at them, yes, even in second grade. He describes the school system as an . color: white; } TN 37064. color: #888; background-color: red; height: 50px; .infobox p { .non_result_row div { margin-bottom: 4px; Britton's has grandchildrenattending Williamson County Schools. We all think we are experts because we went to school. If a parent still has concerns, the office of the Superintendent can provide an appropriate contact for further assistance. font-size: 1.2em; word-wrap: break-word; [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. Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 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. font-size: 12px; .race_header.libertarian { Quite the contrary, its a magnet for economic growth and produces outstanding graduates," he said in a release. .results_row { "[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. Focus on all the great accomplishments we have had in race relations in our Country. 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." top: -1px; margin: auto; color: #fff; display: inline; Mitchell highlighted the following statement on his campaign website: The Franklin Home Page asked Mitchell the following bolded questions. background-color: #ccc; overflow: hidden; [3], Students who live within the K8 Franklin Special School District zone attend WCS high schools, Centennial and Franklin after completing eighth grade. padding-left: 10px; width: 43%; [7] Politically conservative activists criticized the curriculum, with the county division of Moms for Liberty first giving a criticism, and with other groups lobbying the Tennessee Commissioner of Education to intervene. The Williamson County Board of Commissioners, also known as the County Commission, is the legislative body of the county government and as such it is theprimary policy-making body in the county. Main Office: (615) 472-4000.

float:right; 	display: block; 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. Not have been convicted of a felony. 		background-color: #003388; According to the National Weather Service Nashville, the "non-thunderstorm winds are going to be crazy," with the most severe weather potential occurring . To contact any Board member, visit the School Board Members page of the WCS website. 	} All three of them went to new schools. There are 50 schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 27 elementary . "There's going to be differentthings in there that aren't age appropriate.". 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 		position: relative; She has one child attending a WCS high school. What comes down to is the challenge of putting the empty desk where the students are. [9], Dave Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)[11], Vickie Hall, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Leigh Webb, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools[12], Juli Oyer, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools[13], Mark Samuels, Assistant Superintendent for Operations[14], The Williamson County Board of Education consists of 12 members, each elected from one of the 12 voting districts for a four-year term. 	font-weight: bold; Jen Haley. Cash was a pipe fitter for General Motors for over 30years. "If elected I will focus on student performance and ensuring our teachers and staff members get the resources and community support they need to be successful..  I am a detailed type of person. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. State Reps. Gino Bulso, Jake McCalmon and Sam Whitson, and Sens. You have 45 minutes to teach these specific points, and when you have a moment in the classroom where children show engagement in a subject, the teacher doesn't have the flexibility to take that passion to run with it because he or she has to stay on schedule. 		left: 0; 	} The 2022 county election will be Drason Beasley's first run for an elected position. Jack Johnson and Joey Hensley met with WCS board members at the Williamson County Administrative Complex. Cash had said certain civil rights topics weren't appropriate for young students and administrators' decision to include women's suffrage in asecond grade module on civil rights heroeswas wrong. 	} Phone: (615) 790-5712.  He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;}  	display: inline-block; 		line-height: 1.5em; 		width: 100% 		vertical-align: top; Brown and his wife have three children attending WCS schools. 		color: #0645ad; And then their friends teach them more, because its kids being kids.. I don't have a problem understanding concepts and principles, and asking questions to get to my understanding of it. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } His childrenattended both WCS and FSSD schools and graduated from Centennial High School. Williamson County's legislative delegation, including Reps. Sam Whitson and Brandon Ogles, voted for the bill banning the teaching of critical race theory. 	.inner_percentage.CrossFiled { 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. 	} He attended Trinity Elementary School, Page Middle School and Page High School. Let me tell you about being a minority or even just a white girl in the schools here, or probably anywhere in this country. "Alot of kids are going to be feeling like they're the only normal person in the world and then unable to accept that other people are normal, and it's subtle, and it may not seem like a big deal to other people, but it happens.". 	} That's who we need to manage. Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. I am not a teacher, or a trained educator. Following the retirement of Gary Anderson, Nancy Garrett was elected chairman and KC Haugh vice chairman. 	.election_results_text { clearInterval(nTimer); That said, my personal opinion is the standards of teaching are so tight and specific that teachers aren't empowered to deviate from it at all. Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. 100% remote. 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. 	color: black; Galbreath, a lifelong Williamson County resident, isrunning for his re-election for what will be his thirdterm. 	clear: both; 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. 				overflow-y: hidden; Mitchell assumed office in 2016. 	} 		margin-bottom: .75em; 		width: 100%; My children over their career were rezoned at least seven times. 	text-align: center; [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]. 		overflow-y: hidden;  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 Wallace said she was taken aback by Cash's email. 	background-color: grey; The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. 	}  The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. 	color: white; Haugh won in the general election on August 6, 2020. 	} 	} } } 		margin-right: 10px; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { 			display: block; Seven of the 12 seats on the Williamson County Schools Board of Education were up for by-district general election on August 4, 2016. I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal.    } 1320 West Main StreetFranklin, TN,  37064. I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. [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. Welch, 49, was first elected to the WCBOE in 2010 and served until 2014. 				overflow-y: auto; Mitchell was elected to the seat. Wright and his wife have four daughters who graduated from or currently attend public high schools in Williamson County. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { } Kids do hate. $('#candidate-connection-email-84557').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); This will be Wright's first time running for an elected position. 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.. All rights reserved. Have at least a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency. 

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