"The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. 100% remote. Their parents may not realize theyre teaching it, but the kids still manage to learn it. I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. 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"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," she wrote. font-weight: bold; height: 100%; font-size: 0.9em; As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. .results_row.winner { Things we as a civilization have done wrong and need to do better. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Britton, 71, has lived in Williamson county for 20 years. Eccles has three sons: ages 3, 7 and 12. "There's going to be differentthings in there that aren't age appropriate.". Here's what we know about each candidate as the race kicks off. I think quality of our facilities is world class. [29] Legacy Middle School opened in Fall 2020. If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } .votebox-covid-disclaimer { Franklin and his family moved to the City of Franklin in 2018 from Bulverde, Texas, (outside of San Antonio) where he formerly served on the city council and the Planning and Zoning Boards in Bulverde and neighboring Cibolo. text-align: left !important; }) .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} A school system requires expertise in many disciplines (transportation, food services, entertainment, athletics, facility management, social services, health services, etc.) letter-spacing: .03em; Mauricio Pea / Chalkbeat. The Board is led by Garrett. She has one child attending a WCS high school. margin-bottom: 4px; top: -1px; In District 5, incumbent Gary Anderson defeated challenger Julie Ellen Mauck to win another term on the board. } Graham also holds a faculty appointment as an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee's Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science. One has graduated with honors and moved on to collegeand she votes nowand one is in high school. padding-bottom: 3px; .results_table { .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} background: #4c4c4c; 1,031 talking about this. "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. "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. I don't have a solution to that, but I think that's one of the things as I've talked to parents. width: 250px; .race_header.green { 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. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} TN 37064. -. The world business community values diversity. 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. This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. How Does the District Determine if a School Transitions to Remote Learning? Franklin's children currently attend Columbia State Community College and Page HighSchool, while his youngest are home schooled. My family has crossed cultural lines for many years. background-color: #6db24f; top: 2px; top: 0px; Mayor Lightfoot appoints a juvenile-justice official and former charter leader to Chicago school board. She is also a senior knowledge leader at Deloitte, her employer for 16 years, and has lived in Williamson County since 1970. .widget-value { } Haugh ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 11 in Tennessee. } Reach her at aexum@tennessean.com, 615-347-7313, or on Twitter @aniexum. font-weight: bold; font-weight: 100; Incumbent Eliot Mitchell defeated Jennifer Moss in the general election for Williamson County Board of Education District 3 on August 6, 2020. I am not a teacher, or a trained educator. Public policy. [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. Focus on all the great accomplishments we have had in race relations in our Country. .widget-row.value-only.black { background-color: #f9f9f9; Haile , 44, has lived in Tennessee for nearly 20 years and has spent the last seven residingin Williamson County. } Im a parent of two students in the Wilco school system who is in your voting district. Newly partisan Williamson County Schools board of education elections have drawn a whopping 20 candidates ahead of the May 3 primary election.
. They don't quit being friends because they are at different schools. text-align: center; Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. They are picked on for being Black or Hispanic. The Williamson County Board of Equalization is comprised of five members elected by the Board of Commissioners. I bring decades of experience working in teams, serving on committees, and leading multi-functional groups to success. width: 50px; So I don't profess to be an expert on education. George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. ". Current district 8 board member Candy Emerson did not pull or file a petition by the deadline. 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In fact, the earlier they learn that not all people are happy traditional white Christian families and understand that the world is a wonderful and varied place that STILL HAS ISSUES, the less kids will be inclined to bully my girls, or my friends Chinese-American children, or my other friends Black children, or even my Christian white friend whose boy doesnt want to play sports but prefers to do girl things. Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. .votebox-results-metadata { Apply today! What is your position on Common Core and the state phasing it out? The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. School districts | width: 90%; clear: both; Religion is key to culture. [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. "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.". .inner_percentage.Libertarian { display: inline-block; Shehas also volunteered with FSSD PTO activities and founded the Friends of FSSD Schoolchildren Summer Reading Program, to name a fewefforts. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. The Tennessean reached out to Cash for comment about the email. Galbreath, a certified public accountant, is co-founder ofFranklin-based healthcare technology and analytics company,Kythera Labs. 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. Jody. .votebox_legend { Their parents teach them to hate girls and minorities and anyone differently abled. WCS continues to be a leader in the State in academic achievement. His childrenattended both WCS and FSSD schools and graduated from Centennial High School. He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. margin-bottom: 0; Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, . 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. By the time they got to be students in college, their roommates in college were the friends they had in elementary and not necessarily high school. 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. Learn more about Eccles here:https://tiffanyeccles.com/. After accepting her current position in Nashville 2008, she and her family made the move to Williamson County in 2017so her children could attend WCS, where their cousins also attend. A school board candidate must: Be a registered voter. Anika Exumis a reporter covering Williamson County forThe Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network Tennessee. Republican candidate Jamie Limacould not provide comment at this time. She and her husband have one daughter who attended Edmondson Elementary School since Kindergarten and will soon move on to Brentwood Middle School. What comes down to is the challenge of putting the empty desk where the students are. What is your opinion of the current state of WCS and the current leadership? [3], Students who live within the K8 Franklin Special School District zone attend WCS high schools, Centennial and Franklin after completing eighth grade. Williamson Source is your personal portal to all things Williamson County. width: 250px; Cash was a pipe fitter for General Motors for over 30years. .votebox-scroll-container { 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. margin-bottom: 0px; font-style: italic; color: black; "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. padding-bottom: 0px; Williamson County's legislative delegation, including Reps. Sam Whitson and Brandon Ogles, voted for the bill banning the teaching of critical race theory. A viral video with millions of views shows parents yelling, "We know who you are. Welch is director of businessdevelopment for a consumer market research firmanda fourth-generation veteran of both the U.S. Army and National Guard. } How to run for office | Williamson County Schools elections (2016), Campaign finance in the Williamson County Schools election, Chad Gray, Williamson County Administrator of Elections, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Eliot_Mitchell&oldid=8510993, 2020 United States school district candidates, Williamson County Board of Education candidate, 2020, 2016 United States school district candidates, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. background-color: #003388; Mitchell highlighted the following statement on his campaign website: The Franklin Home Page asked Mitchell the following bolded questions. Election. . My daughter opened up at Independence and moved to Page. Wright and his wife have four daughters who graduated from or currently attend public high schools in Williamson County.
.contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. The fact that it has an expectation of high achievement and success all over the county is a culture and key quality driver. margin-bottom: .75em; .inner_percentage.Democratic { They dont get to just have fun. They are told, girls cant do that, girls are dumb, girls cant be in gifted. font-size: 16px; } overflow: hidden; width: 35px !important; font-size: .9em; 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. "As a Williamson County parent, I will ensure that all voices areheard and supported in our schools.". 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. } color: black; Thank you for sharing what you really have in your heart. } .widget-row.Republican { "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?" border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. } I can relate to the challenges from a parental standpoint. Mitchell assumed office in 2016. [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.