Five citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. // For the upcoming Governing Board election on Nov. 8, members of the Lafayette School District (LAFSD) will vote to fill the District's three open Board seats in a race of six candidates. Each item should be 90 to 180 words, include the name of the group or individual to whom it is to be credited and should also include a brief headline. Morgan is a resident of Marin City and a business consultant who formerly served five years on the board of the citys Community Services District. Acalanes Union High School District is located in Contra Costa County, California. Candidates give takes on district budget, curriculum. Additionally, our schools need to shape the leaders of today and tomorrow by teaching skills that cultivate kindness and mental wellness, equipping bridge builders with curiosity and empathy, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and belonging, Smith said on his campaign website. Niels Larsen is a Lafayette resident and former LAFSD student. The letter called COVID-19 lockdowns harmful and said they could be avoided through focused protection, in which those at risk could be kept safe while society continued to function normally, presuming without evidence that mass infection could be tolerated. The Chron also notes that the three-person slate with whom Woolway is running got about half of its contributions from SF tech investor David Sacks, who dumped enormous sums of money into the Recall Chesa Boudin and Newsom recall campaigns. She also said parental involvement was key to supporting all students. Throughout her experience in school organizations, Foreman maintains that childrens education is integral to American society. The balloting will be held in two districts, officially called areas, this year and three in 2022. Performing Arts Boosters. The League of Womens Voters, Diablo Valley chapter, hosted the event on Oct. 3. This fall, the Oakley Recreation Division is introducing several new online youth classes. After a sustained period of increasing enrollment, the Tamalpais district is now projecting enrollment will decline over the next several years. I can see that knowing how to be a critical thinker and be well informed is clearly very important, not just in our community, but worldwide, Foreman said. The program via Zoom is free and open to the public. I'm interested in running for this office. Each candidate will give brief introductory remarks, and when all the candidates for each group finish, a live Q-&-A session will connect the audience to the candidates. Are you undecided? Incumbents are bolded and underlined . She also said the district needs to be aware of rising pension costs and how a potential recession could affect the basic-aid district, which is primarily funded through property and parcel taxes rather than state and federal funds. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Roberts is known for her bold color, dynamic design and inventive, slightly quirky style. You can also sign up for notification when your ballot is mailed received and counted. Registration is available online at ci.oakley.ca.us/registration. We know students do better when theyre reflected in the people who are teaching them and the books and history theyre learning about, she said. She currently is serving on the executive board of the Moraga Education Foundation, and is the auditor of the Las Trampas Creek Council of PTAs. Your payment is verified online.Your payment status showing payment. I believe we have adhered ourselves to science, and I think we have done well in that effort and thankfully with the support of our community, he said. He says he loved teaching and the opportunity to impact young peoples lives; hes a big believer in public education, enjoys reading and jogs every day. These are learning opportunities. Local News | The WCCC is recommending Walnut Creek citizens re-elect Haskew, Wedel and Wilk. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. My developmental and mental health expertise will be of value to support ongoing best-practice education. Beginning Oct. 14, children ages 6 to 12 can learn to draw with Elementary Art from Young Rembrandts. Highlights of the exhibit can also be seen online at deltagallery.com/online-gallery. On Oct. 10, the community will be asked to donate food to support the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Saavedra said he hopes the county expends political capital to affirmatively address potential learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the Tamalpais district to move to remote learning for nearly all of 2020 and a hybrid schedule for a large part of 2021. She said the district ran a summer-school session this past summer with extensive outreach to families to help students recover credit or retake foundational courses. Journalists gathered information in these profiles through a combination of interviews and research. Source. Most candidates agreed the district needed to take steps to ensure that student curriculum is relevant to life outside of school, though they expressed some differences in how they thought the district should approach that topic. Lastly, the chamber endorses Debora Allens re-election as BARTs District 1 director. Local News | For 33 years he was a dedicated teacher of U.S. History and American Government in Yucca Valley, which is about 30 miles north of Palm Springs. I am running for the AUHSD Governing Board because of my passion for academic excellence and creating environments for all students to thrive. Biography. Five of the six candidates vying for three seats on the Tamalpais Union High School District board discussed a wide range of topics including equity in education, fiscal responsibility amid declining enrollment and navigating the continued effects of COVID-19 at a Sept. 22 virtual forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Marin. 2022 Governing Board Candidate Statements Pursuant to ARS 15-421 (F), each candidate whose name has been certified to appear on the election ballot/write-in list may submit a statement not to exceed 500 words and a recent photograph. Audience members can view, listen and ask questions at the website above during both events. Ive enjoyed providing my voice to stewarding and helping to oversee this administration, he said. The boxes will be operational as of Oct. 5 and will remain available 24 hours a day, every day until 8 p.m. Nov. 3, Election Day. I plan on continuing to do so as a parent with children in our schools. Please email requests to: ahsblueprint@auhsdschools.org. Im looking forward, hopefully, to being re-elected to continue that work and to focus on diversifying our curriculum, diversifying the experience thats reflected in our curriculum and diversifying our hiring so students feel safe and included and engaged on our campuses, she said. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION HOLIDAYS 2021 September 6 Labor Day November 11 Veterans' Day November 25 Thanksgiving Day HOLIDAYS 2022 January 17 Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday February 21 All Presidents' Day May 30 Observance of Memorial Day. The collection includes a colorful variety of original paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass creations and textiles created by Art Guild of the Delta Collective artists. Acalanes Union HS District, LPIE Andy Li, Board Member, Contra Costa Community College District, Kristin Connelly, President, AUHSD Governing Board, Heidi Hernandez Gatty, Walnut Creek School District Governing Board, Matt Francois, City of Walnut Creek, Mayor, Hillary Weiner, Vice President, Orinda Union School District Governing Board, Liz Daoust, Orinda Union School District Governing Board, Meredith Meade, Lafayette School District Governing Board Member, Wei-Tai Kwok, Lafayette City Council Five citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. I hope many of you will stay engaged. The district also adopted an anti-racism resolution, committing to dismantle racist policies and practices within the district, and appointed the racial justice task force. Foremans candidate statement lists her priorities towards providing a robust education system that benefits children in various ways. The Acalanes district encompasses high schools in Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga and Walnut Creek, four suburbs on the eastern side of the Oakland hills, where typical home values often well. I see so much racial injustice in our schools, and our youth have no understanding of the power of the community we have and our responsibility to it, she said. Walnut Creek chamber gives election endorsements, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), ACE train service cancelled after more mudslides at Niles Canyon, In brief: Walnut Creek chamber gives election endorsements, In brief: Antioch offers grants to businesses hurt by pandemic, Rep. DeSaulnier bill to let Isabel Bueso stay in U.S. advances, In brief: Lafayette Library book shop reopening for curbside service. Ill prioritize offering a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum, maintaining our districts fiscally conservative practices, and supporting an educational approach that respects the whole child, including physical, intellectual, and emotional development, Foremans statement said. Transition to In-Person Instruction & COVID-19 Safety Info, Educational Services - Old - Deletion Pending Aida's Decision, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Acalanes (DEI), Enrollment - Registration, Residency & Transfers. All contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Acalanes Union High School District Candidate for Board Member Next Contest Christopher Severson Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Member 31,638 votes (23.68%) Winning My choice Candidate has provided information. Pursuant to ARS 15-421 (F), each candidate whose name has been certified to appear on the election ballot/write-in list may submit a statement not to exceed 500 words and a recent photograph. Candidates were asked how the district can best support marginalized students and how the district can help mitigate learning loss suffered amid the pandemic. Marcelle said the district should continue programs such as the Team program, a one-year experiential education program open to juniors in the district, and the Pathways program, an alternative education program for juniors that includes access to college coursework and internships. 1 (2 seats), Vail Unified School District No. Visit california.ballottrax.net/voter to sign up. October 1, 2020. Occupation: Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Member Nancy Kendzierski 31269 votes 23.40%. It will be up to voters in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and Walnut Creek to decide who will win the non-paid, non-partisan four-year positions. Candidates for the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board tell you why you should vote for them. We need to make sure as we look at the out-years that were really planning to staff appropriately and proportionally as we reduce our enrollment, she said. Transcriptions of interviews with candidates will also be available upon request. As a city, we want to do everything possible to support our business community, as they are the heart of the economy, said Kwame Reed, Antiochs economic development director. Six candidates are competing for three spots on the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District Board of Trustees: incumbent Catherine Vonnegut and newcomers Thida Cornes, Eric Mark, Esmeralda Ortiz, Jacquie Tanner and Carrol Titus-Zambre. Drug use has been a long-battled problem in the Lamorinda area. 15 (3 seats), Altar Valley Elementary School District No. On Sept. 2, 2020, Acalanes Union High School District governing board in California finalized the approval of a new course, "English 4: Deconstructing Race." The board wrote, "The thematic focus on the course will be on race and cultural identity, the history of racism in America, social impacts of structural racism and critical race theory." In brief: Antioch offers grants to businesses hurt by pandemic The four newcomers in the field are Renee Marcelle, Barbara McVeigh, Damian Morgan and Emily Uhlhorn. I currently seek reelection because I believe Ill provide critical stability and expertise, valuable institutional knowledge and continuity, and strong collaborative leadership, Sturms statement said. Hillary Weiner, Vice President, Orinda Union School District Governing Board Due to COVID-19 concerns, many indoor drop boxes used in the past may not be available. To receive the Zoom link to the program, visit AAUW-OMLs website at oml-ca.aauw.net. When it comes to the Walnut Creek City Council, officials with the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau (WCCC) believe this is not the year to make a change. While my first objective will be to listen to the voices of parents and the community at large, as a board member I will commit to placing parent concerns at the forefront of our discussions and keeping academic success at the pinnacle of the Boards focus, Lind said on her shared campaign website. My experience running non-profits has prepared me to make sure our schools and the hard working educators, administrators, and students, have the resources they need to succeed. Former CGUHSD Superintendent Steve DiMuzio, current board President Jack Henness, Steve Hayes and Stephen Hunt participated. Our kids deserve it, Larsen said. In brief: Lafayette Library book shop reopening for curbside service Foreman has an extensive background in local school organizations, having served on the Lafayette Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) board as a Vice President (VP) of legislation, President, and Parliamentarian. Anderson Union High School District Three seats: Four candidates are running for three seats in this school district, which includes three high schools: Anderson Union, Anderson. She has two kids who have gone through our public school system. Five citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. She has a background in education, with a doctorate in curriculum from the University of Houston. All rights reserved. To course correct, he said, the board had to make hard decisions and be accountable to the community for those choices. They are elected at-large by the registered voters of the district. For further information on this years local Governing Board elections, such as the Acalanes Union High School Districts (AUHSD), please refer to The Districts Seven-Candidate Race to the School Board Finish Line in our Print Issue 2 (published Oct. 14, 2022). Empowering all students to connect in active partnership through programs that facilitate a sense of belonging and wellness. I have worked on high school campuses and alongside educators. He was born and raised in Lafayette and graduated from Acalanes High School. She and her husband Charles have four children, two have graduated from Miramonte, one is currently a senior there and one is a sophomore at Campolindo. Three individuals, including two incumbents, filed as candidates for three open positions on the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board. Katy Foreman is running for election. Matt Francois, City of Walnut Creek, Mayor. I'm interested in running for this office. McVeigh said the community has gone so big-tech heavy, which she said was a real injustice. She said the economics behind big tech have supported an authoritarian communist nation, referring to China. Photo by Helen ONeal, Online Editor-in-Chief, Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), www.back2education.org/meetyourcandidates. About 83% of the Acalanes groups campaign funds came from donors located outside the district, paper adds, noting that school board races nationwide are being flooded with money from out-of-state conservative organizations., The Chronicle reports that one of candidates in Novembers Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board has oddly received a contribution from Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who seems to have played a role in the January 6 insurrection (and lives 3,000 miles away from Acalanes High). Smiths campaign website is www.daveforlafayette.us/ . Materials are sole Currently, she is on the Stanley Middle School PTA board as VP of Legislation. 16 (3 seats), Continental Elementary School District No. Five citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. Contact Us, Acalanes High School is a retired teacher who now lives in Walnut Creek. The only parent to participate in Campolindos initial training for restorative justice along with students, educators, and administrators. Indoor boxes, if any, will only be accessible during regular business hours. She previously served six years as the chair of the Kentfield School Districts citizens oversight committee for Measure D, a $30-million facilities-improvement bond passed in 2014. Five citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. She has also been endorsed by school board members in every local district. They are elected at-large by the registered voters of the district. Beginning Nov. 3, children in first through eighth grades can enhance their communication and academic skills with Confident Public Speaking, Confident Debate, Academic Writing and Academic Math classes. The World Health Organization was among the numerous academic and public-health groups that called the strategy harmful and said it lacked scientific basis. Roenisch agreed, saying we defer to the experts with the focus on prioritizing keeping the schools open, given the evidence around transmission and the importance of people being in person for learning., She said should it become necessary for the district to temporarily move to remote learning due to an outbreak or increased virulence, that can happen much more quickly than it did in past.. Board of Directors Nutrition is where we need to go, she said. Local News | She stressed the importance of the district working with its feeder schools to be leaders in curriculum and instruction. I think weve been doing great work over the past number of years, and I think its an ongoing activity and were in the process of continually improvingstudent wellness would be one ongoing [issue], attention to academics would be tooand continuing to work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Sturm said. She noted she had extensive experience with multimillion-dollar budgets and projections. Weve got the technology, teaching practices and all of that, she said. Saavedra pointed out that when he was elected to the board, the district was in danger of fiscal insolvency. Candidates (Vote for 3) . Whether that is getting kids out of the classroom into the natural environment or a more commercial environment to help them understand the application of what theyre learning into what would ultimately be career, or college and then a career, I think that the oddity of COVID provides an opportunity to reconceive some of those things, and I believe that thinking has begun, he said. Shes married and has two sons; the elder has graduated from Campolindo, and her younger son is a junior. Thats projected to drop to 4,685 students next year, 4,538 in 2024-2025, 4,336 in 2025-2026 and 4,236 in 2026-2027. 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Issues of race, equity continue to be a priority in district. One of the candidates on the Lafayette slate, retired police officers Robb McSorley, has previously sounded off on Twitter about his disdain for trans athletes competing against others of their gender, and he railed against mask wearing (of course) back in May 2020. Candidates discuss learning amid prolonged pandemic. For the past two years, shes served on the Tam districts racial-justice task force, which is composed of 100 people, and has been conducting an audit of all the districts courses to include anti-racist content, developing specific policies to amplify the districts anti-discrimination policy and purchasing training resources that support implementing anti-racist practices. The Acalanes High School Parents Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID# 94-6128825. High School District's Governing Board is . 200 N. Stone Ave., Tucson AZ, 85701 What were lacking in is showing (students) and valuing (students) for other kinds of work besides technology, she said. Board Members: Kristin Connelly President Contact member Woolway told the Chronicle, If the concern is that its a Republican movement, Im not even a Republican, despite his affiliation with the Trump administration., The Chronicle describes Woolway as a former PayPal executive who served on former President Donald Trumps transition team., https://sfist.com/2022/10/18/bizarrely-clarence-thomass-wife-is-pumping-money-into-east-bay-school-board-race/. Brentwoods Delta Gallery Community Art Center has reopened in the Streets of Brentwood and welcomes area residents to come in and enjoy a new exhibit of work by local artists. The Acalanes Union High School District's Governing Board functions as the legislative body of the district and establishes policies and goals by which the school district is operated. Phyllis Bursh Board Member Montgomery Township School District. The more we work together to address these issues with a focus on eliminating the achievement gap, the better, she said. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. On his shared campaign website, McSorley, who is a former police officer, emphasizes the importance of funding safety measures in District schools. He has been a Marin resident for 25 years, and both of his kids attended Archie Williams High School, formerly Sir Francis Drake High School. In the current school year, the district is expecting 4,844 students across its five schools. Please consult your professionaltax advisor. 30 (2 seats), Tucson Unified School District No. The forum can be watched live on LWVDV YouTube channel. Tamalpais Union High School District board: Candidates talk equity, pandemic, budget at forum, 2022 The Ark, AMMI Publishing Co. Inc. | 1550 Tiburon Blvd. Contact Rep. DeSaulnier bill to let Isabel Bueso stay in U.S. advances I'm interested in running for this office, Contra Costa County - Elections, 555 Escobar St, Martinez, CA, 94553, US. Uhlhorn said the district has done a great job over the last four years building its reserve fund amid the enrollment boom. She said the district needs to reconfigure educational priorities and what it considers essential learning. Sturms campaign website is www.robsturm.org. Journalists gathered information in these profiles through a combination of interviews and research. Candidate List This application displays the list of candidates who have filed for Office. Larsens campaign website, shared with LAFSDs Back to Education slate candidates Sarah Lind and Robb McSorley, is www.back2education.org/meetyourcandidates. Ive watched them thrive in our schools. Now that enrollment is slowing down, she said, its important to align the districts staffing needs accordingly, hopefully through natural attrition through retirements rather than layoffs. Before being elected to the Tamalpais district board, she served 13 years on the Kentfield School District board. The district serves grades 9-12 and is "considered one of the highest performing districts in California." The district has four high schools, an alternative school, and an adult education program. Equity issues have been at the forefront of many district discussions over the past couple of years, during which time it renamed Sir Francis Drake High as Archie Williams High to disassociate the school with the British explorers history of slave trading and honor to Williams, a former math teacher at the school who was also a gold medalist in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Nazi Germany, a flight instructor with the Tuskegee Airmen and one of the first Black meteorologists. Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Candidate Forum No views Oct 13, 2022 Seven candidates run for three open positions in the Acalanes Union High School. It will be up to voters in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and Walnut Creek to decide who will win the non-paid, non-partisan four-year positions. The American Association of University Women advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Shes a Kentfield resident and former attorney who is currently an advanced-placement English teacher at Alameda High School. Each box can hold thousands of ballots, which will be sealed in secure containers during transport. McVeigh said she also likes to listen to the experts, but she pointed to the Great Barrington Declaration, an open letter published in October 2020 by Sunetra Gupta, a professor of epidemiology at University of Oxford; Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University; and Martin Kulldorff, who at the time was a professor of medicine at Harvard University. My Top 3 Priorities If re-elected, Sturm aims to further advance his goals for higher standards of academics, mental wellness, and inclusion for District students. However, it is unclear whether he is continuing with his campaign. Submit application to: The Acalanes Union High School District's Governing Board functions as the legislative body of the district and establishes policies and goals by which the school district is operated. McVeigh noted her father was one of more than 11,000 members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization who walked off the job as part of a general strike in 1981 and who were subsequently fired by President Ronald Reagan, who said the workers were in violation of the law. Small businesses in Antioch affected by the pandemic shutdown can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 under a new COVID-19 small business grant program. The board is completely ready for any recession that could or could not be coming along our way, she said. I have been an active parent and community volunteer since moving to the area in 1995, including sixteen years on the executive boards of PTAs and as a Moraga Education Foundation director since 2005. This outpouring of support is a testament to her strength as a candidate. According to the WCCC, the three incumbent council members Loella Haskew, Justin Wedel and Kevin Wilk represent the experience, fiscal understanding and vision required to tackle the grave challenges confronting Walnut Creek, including the COVID-19 pandemic, massive city budget shortfalls, social unrest and a stalled local economy. He also served on the city council for Yucca Valley. She also runs the No Place for Hate program and some Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) groups at Lafayette Elementary School. Five citizens are elected to serve overlapping terms of four years each. One thing Ive really focused on is community engagement, which includes both communication out, what are we doing so people have a clear understanding of that, but also communication in, which is through town halls and surveys and [from] all these other volunteer positions, we are able to bring in voices so we can make the best decisions so that its a partnership between families and schools, between teachers and families Smith said. She was a board member of the Miramonte Parents Club from 2010 to 2013 and has held a variety of positions supporting Orinda schools funding campaigns for Del Rey, Orinda Intermediate School and for Miramonte High School; she was also a classroom volunteer. Going forward, it is ensuring that we stay at a comfortable reserve level while we are hopefully able to reintroduce programming we feel is valuable at schools and throughout the community., He said managing a basic-aid district is like turning a battleship: you need to see it years in advance.. As a volunteer school legislative representative for many years, I gained significant knowledge of education legislation and school funding and have worked with all of the schools and partner districts in the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) attendance area. However, Morgan at the last minute was not able to participate in the forum. 2023 Pima County School Superintendent's Office. The percentage may be close to 95% for high school seniors according to another senior at Miramonte High School. For the Nov. 3 election there will be 37 outdoor ballot drop boxes available in Contra Costa County 24 hours a day, every day. More people are going hungry every day due to the economic impact of COVID-19, and requests for food have increased by 50% this year, says Neil Zarchin of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. was appointed to the governing board last September. has served on the governing board since 2010. Reach Assistant Editor Emily Lavin, The Arks youth and Strawberry reporter, at 415-944-3841. 39 (2 seats), Flowing Wells Unified School District No. Acalanes Union High School District is a school district in California . I will engage parents through multiple channels of communication to guarantee the best possible understanding of what needs to be prioritized in our schools. They are at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. Below, Acalanes Blueprint presents candidate profiles, in alphabetical order, of the LAFSD Governing Boards 2022 Election candidates. Both exhibits run through the end of October, then a new holiday show will open in November. You can confirm that the county Elections Division has received your ballot by using the My Voting Information link at the bottom of the divisions website at cocovote.us. Ste. Ive seen Lafayette do a really good job at least for our students, for my students. Some of the issues board members deal with include conference with legal counsel about existing litigation in closed session, field trip requests, textbook adoption and discussion with union representatives, use of pesticides on campus, staff development and the budget. Show up to school board meetings, read the agenda, and ask tough questions. I'm interested in running for this office, Contra Costa County - Elections, 555 Escobar St, Martinez, CA, 94553, US. At their Oct. 13 meeting at 7 p.m., they will host representatives from the League of Women Voters (LWV), who will give a nonpartisan presentation of the 12 propositions, including pro and con statements. I believe education is the foundation of a healthy community. The Student Newspaper of Acalanes High School, CategoryNewsPosted onOctober 24, 2022October 24, 2022AuthorAcalanes BlueprintLeave a comment, By Marisa Guerra Echeverria and Robin Parmelee, Head Section Editor and Staff Writer. Submit application to: One of Linds top priorities as a Governing Board candidate is to maximize external communication between the community and District schools . Our Mission 2022 Governing Board Candidate Statements, Hamilton, Brianna - No Response Submitted, Gonzales, Luis Armando- No Response Submitted. Cookie Franco-Herman Board First Vice President Montgomery Township School District. Janelle Chng, Moraga School District Governing Board Member, Heather Davis, Moraga School District Governing Board Member, Richard Severy, Moraga School District Governing Board Member, Maridel Moulton, Former Trustee, Moraga School Board, Kerry Hillis, Chair, Moraga Planning Commission, Danielle Gallagher, Springhill Elementary Parent Club President; Former LPIE President, Linda Mayo, Mount Diablo Unified School District Governing Board Member, Erin McFerrin, Mount Diablo Unified School District Governing Board Member. Election List Last Updated:11/2/2020 12:26:00 PM Remember, you need to refresh this page to ensure that you have the latest results. Contra Costa County - Elections, 555 Escobar St, Martinez, CA, 94553, US. Christopher Grove, Michael Bonino and Rupy Ahluwalia Krishman are the challengers. The boxes will be serviced by two deputized employees of the Contra Costa Elections Office, and the ballots will be collected daily by a team of two employees. She said the districts ongoing efforts to expand and diversify both our curriculum points of view as well as diversify hiring to better reflect individual experiences that people have, that can only help students., Uhlhorn agreed with Roenisch, noting that ensuring all students feel valued and respected on campus is absolutely foundational to their success. And, of those four, not one knew. She said her time on the Mill Valley district board has given her a keen understanding of school finance and that she knows what levers we can pull and what we cant when it comes to budgets. He said that coming out of the pandemic, the district had an opportunity to think innovatively. My family and I moved here for the excellent schools, the strong academics, the amazing athletic opportunities, and the brilliant visual and performing arts programs. Contra Costa County has installed three secure ballot drop boxes in Walnut Creek, any of which voters can return their ballots to. Incumbents Kevin Saavedra and Cynthia Roenisch are seeking to defend their seats in the upcoming Nov. 8 election; the third open seat belongs to Dan Oppenheim, who was elected in 2018 but chose not to run for a second term. In 2022 elections October 31, 2022 at 3:38 PM Listen Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board Ward 3 in Arizona incumbent Stephanie Parra and Charles Lucking completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The chamber supports Measure X, Contra Costa Countys half-cent, 20-year sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot thats expected to generate $81 million a year to fund firefighters, medical services, prevention of homelessness and maintenance of a viable social safety net. Due to the pandemic, the board of the Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) will hold this years annual candidates nights as webinars. All rights reserved. The district ranks in the top 4 percent of all high schools in the U.S. and her family moved to Moraga from Texas six years ago; shes been very involved in her kids education since her arrival. To qualify for the program, businesses must: The selection process will include an initial screening of applicants, followed by a lottery if the number of qualified applicants exceeds the amount of grants available. Incumbents Kevin Saavedra and Cynthia Roenisch are . alix miraculous idaho state fair concerts 2022. pier 1 glass dining table . They can donate food directly at one of the pop-up food drives at participating grocery stores, or they can donate online at give.foodbankccs.org/PHCSD2020. When a negative thing happens to you, find the point you can learn from.. Heidi Hernandez Gatty, Walnut Creek School District Governing Board. The American Association of University Women Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch (AAUW-OML) has help on the way. For over 20 years, my career as a mental health professional has focused on building wellness in communities through effective policy, programs, and collaboration. She said among her priorities if elected would be continuing the districts work toward racial equity, which she said is all about imbuing each school and each classroom with anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching practices.. Please join us for a virtual forum to meet the candidates for the Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board! I would like to be a strong voice and put my position forward on those issues.. Legend INC: INCUMBENT (E=ELECTED A=APPOINTED) McSorleys shared campaign website is www.back2education.org/meetyourcandidates. 51 (2 seats), Amphitheater Unified School District No. Postage is not required. He is also the chief litigation officer and senior VP for the CSAA insurance group, as well as a volunteer on the California Earthquake Authority Advisory Panel. Occupation: Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Member Mark Woolway 11035 votes 8.26%. Were in a good place now, he said. For more information, see her website at www.susieepstein.com. D, Tiburon, CA 94920 |. More details are at antiochbusinessgrant.com. As I stated many times on this campaign, I decided to run because of the mantra if not me then who? Larsen said in the statement. The Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch meets monthly and sponsors community outreach projects, interest groups, and educational opportunities. She was awarded the Su Stauffer Friends of Education award, Acalanes Union High School District in 2010. This school district is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. Make sure to copy Registration number after successful submission. 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