p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} 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. 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. [1], .votebox { 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. width: 250px; 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. margin: 8px auto; $('.showResponses').hide(); .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, [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. "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 won't be a rubber stamp, and I will challenge and ask questions. .inner_percentage.Democratic { "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 think our parental involvement is excellent and should continued to be embraced. I will use my years of leadership experience to make sure that WCS continues to offer the BEST education to each and every one of its students. George William "Bill" Long, age 97 of Franklin, TN passed away February 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by close family. } 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. This will be Wright's first time running for an elected position. } color: black; Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? I think the transportation system and strategy seems to be under pressure. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? padding-left: 10px; background-color: grey; Do you think world religions should be part of history or social studies curricula? Mitchell assumed office in 2016. Durham ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 1 in Tennessee. width: 100% padding-left: 10px; You hate white men and white little boys and Christians. float: right; left: 0px; 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. There are 50 schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 27 elementary . }) .votebox-covid-disclaimer { 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.. Whitson declined to comment on the school board events, and Ogles could not be reached for comment even though his assistant . 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 of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. background-color: #6db24f; Graham's husband attended Brentwood High School. $('.hideResponses').hide(); .votebox-results-cell--check { .results_table { .votebox-results-cell--number { Incumbents are bolded and underlined. "As a Williamson County parent, I will ensure that all voices areheard and supported in our schools.". position: relative; The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. I've heard some concerns from parents and administrators on the allocation of special needs resources. Religion is key to culture. margin: 0; I think we need to consider if we are over testing because of the stress that it puts on the children. All rights reserved. [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. His career also took him tomore than 60 countries, making him "more compassionate, empathetic and less afraid of differences," he said in an email. "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. Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. .votebox-results-metadata { The Williamson County School Board approved the calendar at its January 17 meeting. Tennessee state legislators met Saturday with Franklin Special School District and Williamson County School boards to answer questions and discuss future education legislation. .non_result_row { } width: 90%; padding-top: 8px; Rep. Glen Casada told the Lookout he supports Moms For Liberty. Williamson County Schools (WCS) is one of two public school districts located in Williamson County, Tennessee. background-color: #dac113; , See also:Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). vertical-align: top; Today, heservesa director of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center. font-weight: bold; It needs to be avoided at all costs. I think quality of our facilities is world class. 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. color: #888; 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. I hope I didn't miss anything. 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. (function() { 2023 www.tennessean.com. [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 lead a team of computer experts that includes Orthodox Jews, Muslims, Christians, gay and lesbians, Hindus. Republish. "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. font-size: 20px; margin-top: 1em; Angela Durham is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 1. 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. Haile , 44, has lived in Tennessee for nearly 20 years and has spent the last seven residingin Williamson County. margin-right: 12px; She has also served on the Davis House Child Advocacy event committee for seven yearsorganizing the Button Ball and teaches Sunday school. 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. What comes down to is the challenge of putting the empty desk where the students are. }. Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. Kids do hate. Yet these things in second graders get written off as boys will be boys or its just kids being kids. At least, when its directed at girls, minorities, and others. [33] The district's 10-year building forecast now calls for a new high school opening in Fall 2025.[34]. Mitchell was endorsed by the WillCo Rising PAC. width: 35px !important; [19], WCS operates 28 elementary schools. 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. The district is currently made up of over 40,000 students attending 50 schools,[1] including three new schools that opened as scheduled for the 20182019 school year. They are picked on for being Black or Hispanic. Those kids dont have a choice but to understand and be exposed things like hate and bullying based on racism and sexism. My children now 23, 25, 27 went to three new schools between the three of them. } display: inline; .inner_percentage.Republican { This page was last updated during the official's most recent election or appointment. Franklin, TN 37064. top: -5px; Mitchell assumed office in 2016. .race_footer { That's a comment that's come up multiple times. Williamson County Board of Education District 3, .infobox { div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { } .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { width: 100%; display: block; 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. "Why invite political division into a work whose sole purpose is to focus on our childrens education, budgets, growth and policy. I don't have a solution to that, but I think that's one of the things as I've talked to parents. "The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. The precinct's clearance rate in 2021 was less than 7 . display: block; .results_row { 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. Mitchell ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 3 in Tennessee. We took advantage of grandfathering and open zoning. color: black; They meet annually to hear appeals involving real and personal property valuation issues. Fax: (615) 790-5610. } Board members are elected for four year teams on a schedule alternating between even and odd numbered districts. 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. padding-top: 3px; 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. text-align: center; School Start Times School start and end times are for the 2022 - 2023 school year. border: 1px solid #999; top: -1px; School Board Approves New Elementary School Names, Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Begins March 6, Two More Opportunities Remain to Have Your Voice Heard, Registration for Summer SACC Opens March 1, Strategic Planning Community Meetings Begin Tonight, Important Information Regarding Third Grade Retention Law, District Recognizes January Bus Drivers of the Month, Celebrating School Board Appreciation Week, WCS Class of 2022 Outperforms State in ACT Exams, Board Approves List of 2023-24 Open-Zoned Schools, Staying Healthy During the Spring Semester, Help Name District's Newest Elementary Schools, Celebrating the December Bus Drivers of the Month, Page High Theater Selected to Perform at State Conference, WCS Educators Nominated for Manilow Music Award, School Board Approves 2023-24 Rezoning Plan, RHS Students to Sing in National Honor Choir, District Celebrates November Bus Drivers of the Month, Grassland Elementary Accepts National Blue Ribbon Award, Help High School Seniors Through TNAchieves Mentor Program, TV/Film Students Nominated for National Awards, National Merit Commended Students Announced, What to Know About Parent, Teacher Conferences, School Board Members Sworn in for New Term, Grassland Elementary Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, District Sets Another Record with National Merit Semifinalists, Alumni Achiever - Chelsi Cassilly, Independence High Class of 2008, New TCAP Family Portal Feature Supports Student Reading, CHS Students, Teacher Honored for First Day Heroics, Webmasters Keep School Communities Informed, City of Brentwood Donates to Area Schools, Help Stop Bullying with New Classlink Form, Federal Program Aims to Keep Families Connected, District Earns All 5s on State Assessment, WCS AP Capstone Students Set New District Record, WCS Students Return to Little League World Series, WCS Using Different Tool for Online Payments, Check Bus Route Information Before First Day, Staying Healthy Throughout the School Year, County Commission Approves District Budgets, USDA Eliminates No-Cost Meal Program for Schools, Franklin High IB Program Students Set Record, 2022-23 School Bell Times, Late Start and Early Release, Board Approves 2022-23 Late Start, Early Release Days, Back to School Forms Online Starting June 27, Teachers Begin Preparing for 2022-23 School Year, School Board Votes to Extend Superintendent Golden's Contract, FVHS Graduates Earn Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, Celebrating Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, Nashville Organization Donates to WCS Libraries, Block Promoted to Principal of Woodland Middle, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 24, 2022, Summer School Bus Route Information Available, Drew Perry Selected as Scales Elementary Principal, Thompson's Station Elementary Principal Named, Quen Williams Selected to Lead Creekside Elementary, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 17, 2022, BMS Robotics Among Top Teams at World Competition, Steinle Named Nolensville Elementary Principal, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 10, 2022, Fuller Chosen to Lead New Triune Area School, WCS Students Make Appearance at DECA International Convention, Justus Named Principal of New Spring Hill School, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 3, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 26, 2022, Jordan Elementary Green Team Helps Improve Community, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 19, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 12, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 5, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 29, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 22, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 8, 2022, RHS, IHS Occupational Diploma Students Learn About Music Industry, Students Perform in First WCS Middle School Honor Jazz Band, IHS, RHS JROTC Teams to Compete in National Competition, Elementary Students Get Another Opportunity for Free Mini Golf, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 1, 2022, Discovery Virtual K-8 Accepting Applications for 2022-23, Kindergarten Registration Opens Next Week, Graduation Dates Announced for Class of 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 22, 2022, Board Votes to Uphold Reconsideration Committee Decision, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 15, 2022, Students Smash District National Merit Finalist Record, WCS Students Continue Academic Excellence, PHS Teacher Accepted into Summer Fellowship Program, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 8, 2022, Universal Day Introduces Rising Ninth Graders to CCTE, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 1, 2022, Apply for WCS Early Childhood Peer Program, Food Shortages Continue to Affect School Cafeterias, Open-Zoned Schools Request Portal Now Open, BHS Engineering Curriculum Gives Students New Opportunities, Nobel Prize Winner Speaks to TSES Fifth Graders, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 25, 2022, Tennessee Promise FAFSA Deadline Extended Until March 1, Showing Appreciation for the Williamson County School Board, Improvements Added to Bus Tracking Mobile App, Board Approves Open-Zoned Schools for 2022-23 School Year, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 19, 2022, State Releases Draft Public School Funding Framework, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 11, 2022, WCS Students Continue Academic Excellence with Perfect ACTs, WCS Reminds Families, Staff of COVID-19 Protocols as Second Semester Begins, Communications Expectations for Inclement Weather, Buy a Brick for Franklin High's New Courtyard, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - December 14, 2021, Share Your Opinion About Public School Funding, Independence High JROTC Students Hit Marks, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - December 7, 2021, WCS Seeks Input for Communications Survey, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 30, 2021, Page, Summit High Football Teams Prepare for Title Games, Page High Senior Projects Continue Decades-Long Tradition, Registration Open for EWLP Spring Classes, Five-Year Capital Plan Includes Updated Opening Dates, New Schools, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 16, 2021, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 9, 2021, November is BE NICE Month in Williamson County, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 2, 2021, Supply Shortages Affecting WCS Food Services, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 26, 2021, WCS Online School Requests Now Being Accepted, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 19, 2021, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 5, 2021, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 28, 2021, Free Round of Mini Golf for WCS Elementary Students, WCS Raises Pay for Special Education Teaching Assistants, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 21, 2021, Mill Creek Middle Students Inspire Teammates, Clovercroft Elementary Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School, Summit High Teacher Returns from Mission to Mars, Williamson County Schools Named Reading 360 Model District, District Celebrates Record-Breaking Number of National Merit Semifinalists, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 14, 2021, Updated WCS Illness Guidelines, At-Home COVID Test Information, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 7, 2021, Fairview Middle Student's Wish Gets Granted, Tennessee Schools Can Request Remote Learning, Board Approves Temporary Mask Requirement in Middle, High School Buildings, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - August 31, 2021, Nationwide Food Supply Issues Affecting School Meals, Scammers Target Williamson County Businesses, New Mitigation Strategies in Effect in WCS, City of Brentwood Donates Money to Brentwood-Area Schools, Spreading the Good News in Williamson County Schools, Governor's Executive Order Alters Mask Requirements for WCS Elementary Students, WCS Students Outperform State on Spring TCAP Exams, District Resumes Reporting Weekly COVID-19 Data, WCS Students Advance to Little League World Series, Temporary Mask Requirement Approved for Elementary Grades, Fairview Students Receive Teaching Scholarships, Meal Kits Available for Online Students at No Cost, Food Services Employees Dedicate Decades to District, EWLP Registration Window Closes August 10, Webmasters Work Behind the Screens to Inform, One-Stop Shop for Back-to-School Information, Stay Up to Date with New Health Services Information, Communication in Williamson County Schools, Students Continue to Receive School Meals at No Cost, District Updates Health, Wellness Guidelines, Check Bus Routes Before First Day of School, County Commission Approves 2021-22 School Board Budgets, Registration Open for 2021-22 School Age Child Care, WCS Teachers Start Preparation for 2021-22 School Year, WCS Starts First Girls Interscholastic Flag Football League in Tennessee, Elementary World Language Program Returns to WCS, Participate in Final Round of Listen and Learn Sessions, WCS Educators Join Aspiring Assistant Principal Network, No Cost Meals to Continue Through June 2022, Class of 2021 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Announced, Class of 2021 Gets Ready to Walk Across Stage, Franklin High JROTC Conducts Change of Command Ceremony, Oak View Elementary Students Raise Money for Refuge Center, Brentwood High Student Named 2021 US Presidential Scholar, Record-Breaking Number of Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas, Opportunities for Input Continue with Fostering Healthy Solutions, Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week, Summer SACC Day Camp Registration Ends May 8, EES First Grader Helps Make Big Changes in App, Dyson Named New Centennial High Principal, Thompson's Station Middle Receives STEM Grant, Chapman's Retreat Elementary Principal Named, High School Students Continue to Excel on ACT, TES Students Surprise Administrators with Flowers, Participate in Listen and Learn Sessions with Fostering Healthy Solutions, WCS Fully Vaccinates More than 2,500 Employees, High School Students Join Top Percentage of ACT Test Takers, WCS Providing Free Meals to Students for Remainder of School Year, New School Year Registration Ends March 23, District to Host ESL Classes for WCS Parents, Student Sections to be Allowed at Athletic Events, District Creates Professional Development Videos for Teachers, TCAP Assessments Required for 2020-21 School Year, Cheer, Dance Teams Allowed to Perform Again, WCS Named Vaccine Distributor for District Staff, Williamson County Libraries Challenge Readers, Bethesda Elementary Receives Teacher Morale Donation, More Changes Announced for Athletic Guidelines, What to Know About Flex Asynchronous Days, Athletic Guidelines Updated After State Changes, Three WCS Students Earn Perfect PSAT Scores, Check Bus Information Before Second Semester, Spring Station Middle Announces Interim Principal, Crockett Elementary Uses Video to Share STEM Projects, State Health Department Adjusts COVID-19 Guidelines, Sunset Middle ELA Teacher Delivers Cupcakes for Lesson, Meal Kits Not Available During Holiday Breaks, School Board Approves 2021-22 School Calendar.