Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. So the side effect is that the children create a network of friends across all the schools. [7] Click here for a list of Mitchell's endorsements in this election. The Board is led by Garrett. } Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. "I think we need to get back to paying attention to parents," he told the Tennessean in January. I think it's probably the culture of expectations on the students. The Board also approved 27 Late Start Days for middle and high schools and 11 Early Release Days for elementary schools. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Mitchell won in the general election on August 6, 2020. We took advantage of grandfathering and open zoning. My family has crossed cultural lines for many years. Their parents teach them to hate girls and minorities and anyone differently abled. 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. line-height: 1.5em; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-bottom: 8px; Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. All rights reserved. And I must say of all the conversations we have had knowone (sic) has ever demonstrated the amount of hate that I see in this email. What comes down to is the challenge of putting the empty desk where the students are. We cant thank our Board members enough for all the hard work they do for our district.. WCS school board member to move out of state in September .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, 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. Counties | .race_header.republican { For high school it covers the entire county, including the remainder of Franklin. } .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} I hope I didn't miss anything.". margin-bottom:0px; 1320 West Main StreetFranklin, TN, 37064. background-color: grey; float: left; margin-bottom: 4px; } March 3, 2023. .infobox p { Graham's husband attended Brentwood High School. .inner_percentage.Democratic { He and his wife, Sonya, live in Franklin with theirthree children; all attend Williamson County Schools. If you want to be successful in business, you have to embrace diversity. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} He also serves on his homeowner's association and various IT associations. I think quality of our facilities is world class. } top: -1px; height: 22px; .widget-row.value-only.white { 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. z-index:1; .votebox-results-metadata { After stating that Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was "one of the greatest speeches ever written," he questioned whether the speech and women's suffrage were thingssecond graders could comprehend. .results_text { She has one child attending a WCS high school. I think you need to teach about religion but not teach religion in schools. Jen Haley. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? overflow-x: auto; 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.

float:right; Haugh is the Boards vice chairman.    @media (max-width:600px) { This school board election will be the first experience running for an elected position. div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } })  		padding-top: 8px; 	} 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-x: scroll; Outside of his profession, Britton has been on the board of the Salvation Army of Middle Tennessee for 15 years as board chair and treasurer. In the race for the unexpired term in District 4, incumbent Anne McGraw defeated challenger Joey Czarneski. 	} The school board has one employee and that's Dr. Looney. 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." Elections in 2023 | clearInterval(nTimer); 	font-weight: bold; 	.non_result_row th { Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. 	background-color: #f9d334; 	color: white; WCS students will begin the 2023-24 school year with a half-day on Friday, August 4.  	width: 57%; 	background-color: #003388; Im ready to build upon the good work we have started. So here's an example. To stay updated on Williamson County news,sign up for our newsletter. 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. 		border-radius: 50%; Yes. I think the dedication of the teachers and the staff is phenomenal. 		padding-left: 8px; Seven of the 12 seats on the Williamson County Schools Board of Education were up for by-district general election on August 4, 2016. [1], .votebox { I've heard some concerns from parents and administrators on the allocation of special needs resources. Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, . 		width: 100%; "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 look forward to continuing to serve for my third term.". 		left: 0; The Eccles currently live in College Grove. 	} Garrett was originally appointed by the county commission to fill a vacant District 12 position in 2016 andthen ran for election in 2018. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Williamson County Board of Education Members - Schoolwires I also think the teachers need to be able to have the freedom to break standards to take advantage of student engagement when it occurs. $('.hideResponses').show(); 		font-size: 20px; 		padding-left: 0; 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; if (typeof $  !=  'undefined') { 	.non_result_row div { 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. 	@media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Eliot Mitchell did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. 	} He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. 1320 West Main Street. 		color: #6db24f; "I have been impressed with their teachers and the staff at the Williamson County Public Schools," Britton said. 	} [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. "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.". Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. A viral video with millions of views shows parents yelling, "We know who you are. [19], WCS operates 28 elementary schools. Focus on all the great accomplishments we have had in race relations in our Country. 	.inner_percentage.Republican { 	.indicate_scroll { State and local courts | As a board member, he previously said he's focused on growth and addressingconcerns around curriculum. 	} Apply today! More:Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth. 		letter-spacing: .04em; 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. 			width: 350px; He has coached Williamson County flag football, tackle football and basketball teams, while serving on the executive committee of the TennesseeJuvenile Court Services Association. Tennessee state legislators met Saturday with Franklin Special School District and Williamson County School boards to answer questions and discuss future education legislation. Get the latest WCS Newsletter InFocus delivered to your inbox. 	font-weight: bold; 		height: 50px; 	} 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. 		display: inline; He describes the school system as an . State executives | 	.votebox_bp_logo { [21][22][23][24][25][26], WCS operates 12 middle schools. 		background-color: #ccc; "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.". 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. 	} font-size: .9em; Not be a current employee of the district and/or be related to a current employee in that district. She is also a senior knowledge leader at Deloitte, her employer for 16 years, and has lived in Williamson County since 1970. 		padding-left: 16px; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. "I am excited to bring a fresh perspective, and listening ear, to the parents of the Williamson County School District," she said. .widget-img { [15] Following the retirement of Gary Anderson, Nancy Garrett was elected chairman and KC Haugh vice chairman.  "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. Mitchell assumed office in 2016. Her run for the WCBOE will be her first time running for an elected position. 	font-size: .9em; 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. What is your position on Common Core and the state phasing it out? Following the retirement of Gary Anderson, Nancy Garrett was elected chairman and KC Haugh vice chairman. 		left: 0px; 		margin-bottom: -2px !important; 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. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. You can leave freely, but we will find you," Theres a place for you guys  theres a bad place in hell," and other negative remarks to doctors, nurses, and others who were in support of masks. [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. 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.  2023 www.tennessean.com. 		height: 100%; Elections are held every two years to ensure . State Reps. Gino Bulso, Jake McCalmon and Sam Whitson, and Sens. At general elections, the members of school district boards are elected by registered voters living in the district they are running in. 2nd Monday in January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, and November. of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. 	} 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. } p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} "Im running for school board to continue providing conservative, common-sense leadership for the 4thdistrict," he said. I have been watching school board meetings on and off for years, and I did happen to catch last nights meeting. 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. 		padding-top: 3px; "That's why people move here," Eric Welch, the longtime school-board member, told me. Please, Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). Now, hehopes to represent District 4. He's running for a third term. }, 100); Copyright  2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Sheserved as vice chair of the board from 2017 to 2019 and has served as board chair since 2020. 	width: 100%; 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. 		font-weight: 300; XQ Institute 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. Home; About; XQ In Action; Get Involved; Resources; XQ Forum; 0:00 / 0:00 I can relate to the challenges from a parental standpoint. in parallel with educating our children. Religion is key to culture. She works as a consultant with Guidehouse, as well as a adjunct instructor of American Government at a local technical college. 	.inner_percentage.Libertarian { 	} 
} 		width: 100%; 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. 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. Williamson County School Superintendent Jason Golden  - Tennessee Star Graham's two daughters attend Grassland Elementary School. So you have a group of kids every day in middle school that have to be managed and waiting for the bus to come back and get them.  2023 www.tennessean.com. 	} This will be Wright's first time running for an elected position. We don't have enough bus drivers, and you have them running multiple routes. 		background-color: #003388; 	color: white; if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? 		background-color: #db0000; 	display: inline-block; 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Comments (-1) . 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. You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. She has more than 18 years of experience in the industry  after working at Caterpillar and Tesla. "School boards are a great place to show our children that the government can and does good work for the community.". 	background-color: red; Eccles currently works in supply chain and procurement at Mars Petcare in Franklin. Many parents have told The Tennessee Star they don't believe Looney has shown enough transparency with board members, the public, or the media. 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. By Mauricio Pea. 		top: 0px; 		background-color: #6db24f; 	color: black; He said watching them inspired him to run forthe board seat. 		display: block; You want to ensure that graduates in Memphis are every much learning something as high school graduates in Knoxville and Spring Hill. } | .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} How Does the District Determine if a School Transitions to Remote Learning? 	float: right; Mitchell's responses are shown below. 	color: black; For example, Midtown precinct investigative officers have one of the highest case loads in the department with around 146 cases per officer. Mitchell assumed office in 2016. 				overflow-y: auto; 		border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Wallace said she was taken aback by Cash's email. 	color: white; The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. Mar 3, 2023, 12:36pm PST. You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. Wimberly was re-elected to the seat. Mitchell highlighted the following statement on his campaign website: The Franklin Home Page asked Mitchell the following bolded questions. 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. 		border: 1px solid #999; Williamson County, Tennessee: Some parents lash out at board that  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. The father of sixcurrently works as a director of information technologyand security at ServiceMaster Brands. Recognizing WCS School Board Members - Williamson Source    .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} Brown attended Lipscomb University and received a bachelor's degree in history and political science. Garrett attended Grassland Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Franklin High School before attending Belmont University. "There's going to be differentthings in there that aren't age appropriate.". "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. One has graduated with honors and moved on to collegeand she votes nowand one is in high school. [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. WCS has approximately 42,000 students enrolled in Pre-K - 12 for the 2022-2023 school year. During her previous 12 years residing in Memphis, she taught political theory at the University of Memphis. } 

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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. And then their friends teach them more, because its kids being kids.. George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. 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. } height: 56px; padding-bottom: 8px; Williamson County leaders hope new education funding formula will help address growth, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. padding-bottom: 5px; "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. I am a detailed type of person. Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. .top_disclaimer { width: 100% !important; } font-size: 0.9em; TIP: Williamson County School System Blocks The Tennessee Star on .race_header.green { margin: 0px 10px; "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. Bidinger is passionate about running as an Independent candidate. } Cities | } Main Fax: Map & Directions; vertical-align: top; They have LGBTQ slurs shouted at them, yes, even in second grade. "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?" } vertical-align: top; Mitchell ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Tennessee. 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. color: #0645ad; Wilson County Schools hiring Automotive Teacher (2023-24) in Lebanon } Last year, Revida Rahman and Jennifer Cortez, both public school mothers in Williamson County, formed the nonprofit organization "One WillCo" with a few dozen parents to make a collective. 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