Receive unfettered access to our digital content, including our Examiner+ bonus content newsletter, and get other perks like free tickets to local performing arts, complimentary advertising for your favorite local charity, restaurant deals, and much more! A robust, respectful and healthy disagreement is the fundamental backbone of a functioning democracy. 2022 Zoning Bylaws as of November 14, 2022. The Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Carl Shultz made a comment on the schools Facebook page regarding the situation on June 5. We have no to time to waste in making change. Too many parents with children who need services feel ignored, she said. The Board Members terms are established by statute, and neither the Board nor the Superintendent has the authority to remove a Board Member from the Board of Education. Charter-backed Franklin, 36, counters with education experience as a former classroom teacher and as an administrator within a group of L.A. schools. The table below contains links to school board elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022 in this state. They must be viewed in conjunction with other data. Individual Board Members maintain their First Amendment Rights to speak on matters in their individual capacity and do not speak on behalf of the Board. Strong communication amongst the board and the new superintendent is crucial in creating a welcoming environment. 10.2 percent of all 538 available electoral votes and were 20.4 percent of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the election. Do you feel that this benefits or hinders your understanding of the Bedford School District and/or your involvement? Making sure there is never a repeat of special education students being victimized again, the district much have staff that knows where the most vulnerable kids are. Early In-Person Votes: Complete. Despite some tension in the community during what has been a difficult year, Lowry is optimistic about the districts future. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. I have two High School aged children. But they presented different strengths to voters. Now lets figure out what our new hires are going to look like.. PLEASE NOTE: ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL NOT BE PRINTED AND MAILED UNTIL AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION FILING PERIOD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023. 503.86 KB. City of New Bedford moves to build new North End . The Bedford Public Schools Board of Education does not endorse any statements made by individual Board Members.". Following the 2020 presidential election, 52.2% of Virginians lived in one of the state's 39 Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 29.4% lived in one of 81 Solid Republican counties. I really think that I have from my experience, I have the ability to help the district, said Shady, who specializes in business resiliency and helped organizations through the pandemic. Learn more here. I have not received any money from any organizations nor have I been endorsed by any organizations. Voter Turnout. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Curriculum designed to include all members of the community in an immersive cultural atmosphere of learning is crucial. Two board of education seats for three-year terms were also on the ballot. And I think if we can do that, every citizen here in the county will win.. Incumbents Beth Staropoli, Jessica Cambareri and President John Boucher all declined to run for re-election. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 1209 E. Cary Street, Suite 200 I hope you will join me! The proposition was APPROVED. She is the current academic coordinator at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical School. They would provide stability and practical leadership, Nadel said. Also, by focusing on academic outcomes we as a board can address achievement issues within this student population, Nadel said. Lowry said many people point to performance data from the third- to eighth-grade English Language Arts tests to draw conclusions about how the district is performing, but those scores are snapshots in time. 2023 The Virginia Public Access Project, Election results made possible through support by, Get Email Alerts with the Latest Political News, Get Email Alerts with the Latest Redistricting Updates and Political News, Governor's race results for Bedford County. One example of that is the Latin program. He got to know Goldman-Klein because they each had a child in the same class. BEDFORD, NY The $129,072,250 spending plan for 2017-18 was overwhelmingly approved. The approved budget is $144,465,256, a 3.38 percent increase over the 2020-21 spending package. This election, however, marks a switch of the board races to the general election. With a record turnout of nearly 3,000 voters who braved cold weather, wind, and snow showers, Bedford's 2022 town election resulted in several changes. Both seats on the ballot were held by board members considered to be part of the narrow union-leaning majority although no board members have voted lockstep with their supporters on every issue. Students across the continuum, including children with disabilities or learning differences, students in the middle, students ready for enrichment opportunities as well as for students from diverse backgrounds all benefit from the district committing to making decisions based in facts with clear information and taking swift action in evaluating curriculum and outcomes.. Cross covers K-12 and higher education for The News & Advance. Bedford Calvin Dowty Jr., 71, of Beaufort, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Carolina East Medical Center. I was an advocate for aligning our curriculum with educational science before the pandemic but now with increased learning gaps the need is magnified, Goldman-Klein said. Candidate Votes Percent Reporting; John R. Sharp Winner : 5,526: 96.73%: Write In . The Official Student Voice of Bedford High School. Incumbent Jason Johnson. I believe these vulnerable students were failed because a culture of caring and basic compassion, has been taken for granted, Goldman-Klein said. Kramer described the districts efforts in creating an overall welcoming environment for students of all ethnic backgrounds as historically excellent. There is also a diverse staff of teachers, providing many opportunities for kids to see themselves. Nyhan . Jason Johnson (left) and Matthew Holbrook (right). I think were going to work together to get the district back on the right track because I think its been lost a little bit, Shady said. Shady said that is one area that her professional experience can come in handy because she conducts safety assessments for buildings and sites. All rights reserved. We moved to Bedford specifically for the schools when my son was in first grade. What has been concerning for Shady regarding special education is that there has been a lack of communication about services available to district students. I wholeheartedly support the mask-optional outcome and hope we remain as such for the remaining semester and years to come. Franklin would replace longtime incumbent and current board President Richard Vladovic, who was barred from seeking reelection by term limits. They are the backbone of our schools. Shady has always found volunteering to be gratifying. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Why do you feel as though you are the most qualified candidate for this role? In the March primary, Castellanos received 27% of the vote and Franklin 24%. There is 1 Board Of Elections per 38,659 people, and 1 Board Of Elections per 379 square miles. I would like to wish him well, Whitehurst said in an interview. Size. Having served on the Student Achievement Advisory Committee and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belong Committee and having observed many other committees, Kramer said he has a strong understanding of the district and what is needed. Shady is running as a team with Lowry in this election because they share a similar outlook for the district. To accomplish that, the district must measure our performance relative to historical testing results as well as relative to abutting, regional, super-regional and national schools; the latter is of least consequence but important none-the-less. Parents have been advocating for changes involving literacy curriculum and performance indicators, Lowry said. The priority should be to identify the struggling students to design better instruction, interventions and other supports needed to increase performance. As of 10:20 p.m. on Friday, more than 5,700 people had signed the petition. Lastly I will say that there is no greater champion of athletics on the Bedford School Board than I have been. The City of Bedford will hold a General Election on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to elect Places 4 and 6 to the City Council. Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. The schools are the heartbeat of our town. Our children deserve much better than what we have been doing for them recently, she added. Click on the graphic to the left to view the "Bedford Township 2016 Election Central Facebook Page" where residents are discussing the ballot issues and the candidates for the Primary and General Election.. Quick Links: May 2009 Election info prior to 2009 March 8, 2016 Presidential Primary & Ballot Issue Procedures to run for public office August 2, 2016 Primary Election Running for . The project calls for four unisex restrooms and other improvements to Tompkins Field. Westchester Legislator Erika Pierce Receives Reelection Endorsements, Bedford Democratic Committee Endorsements For Town & County Offices, TSA PreCheck Enrollment Coming To Westchester County Airport For Limited Time, Town-by-Town Snowfall Totals In The Lower HV: National Weather Service, Mount Kisco Fifth Graders Find Their Zen with Glow Yoga, Hudson Valley Co-Stars With Bedford's Brendan Fraser In 'The Whale', 5 Festive Fall Things To Do Only In The Hudson Valley, Bedford On The Strip? She is also concerned about the districts steady decline over the past decade, according to results from school rating agencies. The Election Day polling place is the Pat May Center, 1849 Central Drive, Bedford, Texas 76022; however, voters can vote at any Tarrant County polling location. The District 3 race pitted Schmerelson, 69, a longtime and well-liked principal, against Koziatek, 39, who manages community outreach for Granada Hills Charter High School. What you can count on is theres always going to be change, Shady said. Helping kids to work through and manage their emotions is important, but ultimately, we need to see what results are being produced by the professional development and curriculum associated with RULER to make sure it is showing positive benefits and truly improving student well-being and outcomes, Kramers said. Campaign forums took place online, and the issues included the districts response to the pandemic. Only students with special needs are eligible for these services. I currently have 2 children in the Bedford Schools; my son Evan is in 7th and my daughter Avery is in 4th. The role of district governance includes authorizing financial decisions, maintaining district governing policies, and selecting a School Superintendent. Contact Information | Bedford Town Offices | 24 North Amherst Road | Bedford, NH 03110 | Phone: 603-472-5242 | Contact Us; Home | Site Map | . We want higher standards and better outcomes for our kids. The unofficial results from the election place DeSimone at almost 3,000 votes. Mr. Schneller opted to include a final message: One last note: As of today, the mask issue is dead. Communication must be consistent and information from the district must be presented clearly by establishing processes and procedures. Bringing aboard a new superintendent this summer while hiring a new assistant superintendent for business and a new director of special education represents a significant transition in staffing and also an opportunity for the district to reset, Lowry explained. The winners of these were: There was one additional proposition on the ballot this year: The proposition to purchase new school buses was APPROVED. The Board President and the Superintendent are the only designated spokespersons for the Board. In addition, as elected representatives are not subject to district disciplinary polices. School board Districts 1, 5, 6 and 7 will be up for general election in 2023 for a full term of four years, Kirby said. In addition to a culture change, there are major challenges facing the top level of the special education department, he said. Nadel said the Marines used After Action Reports to determine what went right and right, a process that provided transformative results. Incumbents Beth Staropoli, Jessica Cambareri and President John Boucher all declined to run for re-election. With nearly 2,600 write-in votes cast in the race for the District 2 seat on the Bedford County School Board, Tuesday night's results are too close to name a winner. To encourage more unity and acceptance, the district should have more collaborative events, such as the Elementary School Bike Run that includes all five elementary schools. I know how to communicate and listen to students. Oliver, 39, who led the field of seven contenders in the special preliminary . Nadel is running for the Bedford Board of Education because the academic success of all children became a motivating factor after watching his son navigate the learning process through the pandemic. The district must ensure that special education students receive the services they need, not just what the district has available, Kramer said. The final election results will not be certified until early next week, according to Bedford County registrar Barbara Gunter. With most votes counted in the special election for Bedford County's District 7 seat on the school board, incumbent Christopher Daniels declared victory Wednesday. May all work together for student success.. You have permission to edit this article. He shared a statement on his public Facebook page Wednesday morning saying, the voting totals indicate a victory., I felt cautiously optimistic the whole time, Daniels said in an interview, calling the race a big learning experience for him. Emphasizing and celebrating the differences and the dignity of each student could help prevent this and other offenses from happening again to any student from any walk of life. District 1:. I have been offered but have not accepted campaign donations from within and without Bedford, the state of New Hampshire and beyond. I am aware of the groupthink critics, Nadel said. To register to vote, visit this link, or request an absentee ballot here. She said the broad scope of work will touch every building in the district and improve the learning environment and athletic facilities. Former school administrator Robert Ashwell and Bedford parent Dwayne Nelms ran active write-in campaigns for the seat. We do a good job of that now but we can do better. If you ask anyone in town why they moved to Bedford, more often than not, the answer will be about the schools. 0. The district and the board did a good job at identifying the needs, Shady said. According to WNWO, Stephanie McLain started the petition because she was appalled by Todd Brunings posts to social media. Additionally, Bedford must provide research-based curriculum. The spending plan calls for the replacement of at least three school buses. Its going to be to try and get her attention, the Lt. Governors attention, and I hope the Attorney General can offer some help here. Two years ago in LMS it was proposed to cut Latin from the middle school. The student doesnt feel isolated or out of place, and transitioning from a special needs program into a bigger high school, having a buddy is going to bring an extra level of comfort and safety for them.. Published June 7, 2022 Updated June 8, 2022 9:44 AM PT. Future work should focus on the elementary schools. The school board contests are probably the most expensive board elections ever, with combined reported spending nearing $17.5 million so far. One of the best ways to evaluate ourselves is to see how we stack up against the academic competition. Too many families are unhappy with the treatment through the years, lack of consistency with a revolving door of directors and feelings of not being heard, Kramer said. BEDFORD CITY COUNCIL PLACE 1; I voted to support (fund) the Science National Honor Society co-curricular organization in school so that our more advanced and science-loving scholars can be recognized as National Science Scholars in the same way we honor students in the broader National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mathematics National Honor Society and multiple other areas of national scholarship recognition. He understands that some members of the community may take their emergence as a team as them agreeing on issues in lockstep. The proposed North Salem School District budget of $45,914,756, with a 2.11 percent increase over the 2020-21 spending package was APPROVED by a vote of 728 to 233. She said many of the students have been denied a free and appropriate public education. The district must ensure that each student can be safe and secure when they come to school, including being free from bullying. An Asheboro, North Carolina native, Cross joined The News & Advance team in January 2020 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism. I felt fairly confident going into yesterday, but you never know., He thanked his supporters for their contributions to his campaign, and said even though many are congratulating him individually, this is their victory, too., Were here to try to make sure that we can be a voice for every person, every student, every teacher here in Bedford County, and our job is to try to make everything better, for everyone here, Daniels said. 4.62 MB. He supports moving toward a program that is grounded in the science of reading. Nadel said he was happy to see more than $9 million of the upcoming bond issue dedicated to health and wellness initiatives and the reconfiguration of space to enhance STEAM, music and outdoor learning. Having children in the district is a driving force behind running for school board. It will be important to continue to invest and support these types of methods to address emotional and mental health needs, Lowry said. Being involved in the Bedford Central School District and the community is nothing new for Shady. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox. The more than $2 million surplus can be used to improve plans to prevent children from falling behind further because of pandemic-related health issues. Kramer noted that is currently done in the high school with the United Basketball team and Hand in Hand program for after-school sports practice where special and general education students work together. That means painful program cuts. Zoning Map, 2018. To address the increasing diversity of Bedford schools, the district has implemented successful programs in recent years to educate English language learners. 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