This influenced my choice to become a teacher to make sure every child has access to a quality public education. They have been involved with dividing us along racial lines, instead of unifying us around American identity. Note: Supreme Court elections are nonpartisan and candidates party affiliation will not appear on the ballot, though they are nominated by political parties to run. McClary gets 59,342 votes (54.19%) compared to 50,162 votes (45.81%) for Gass. It takes highly qualified staff to motivate, nurture, and educate each child so they can thrive and reach their potential academically, socially and emotionally. Preparing AAPS students for a modern global workforce by engaging stakeholders to craft, high-quality, student-centered systems for AAPS. Paulette Metoyer. It will be important to measure the immediate and long term impacts of expenditures when prioritizing them in the budget. I and the district have suffered through several iterations of school boards. I plan to analyze and address opportunity gaps in education to ensure consistency throughout the district. Do you agree with opening the Ann Arbor School system, or not? Treasurer News & Announcements Stay informed and connect with the Treasurer, Catherine McClary Treasurer's office closed for inclement weather The Washtenaw County Treasurer's office will be closed at 4pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 Read on. The achievement gap is really an opportunity and resource gap. School is the one place no matter your race, your socioeconomic background or where you come from, all of our children come. School boards cant and shouldnt micromanage education, but they should set clear priorities and demand year-over-year improvement in outcomes. He said he wants to work on solving the districts hard problems, aiming to find solutions that work for the entire community. 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With board members Rebecca Lazarus, Jessica Kelly and Bryan Johnson opting not to run again, trustee Susan Baskett is the only incumbent with an expiring term to file for re-election for another four-year term. Coming from a home where my father did not graduate from high school and my mother was raised in an orphanage, I learned the importance of an education. I will advocate for implementing high-quality research from orgs like: Lauch Michigan, The Skillman foundation, and National Center for Educational ExcellenceLet educators educate. He has taught at three universities part-time, including the University of Michigan. Feb. 5, 1975: At a county board meeting, county clerk Robert Harrison acting as the board's parliamentarian refuses to recognize McClary in the roll call, charging that she "violated her oath of office" by participating in a local lottery that had a pound of "Colombian Gold" marijuana as its grand prize. The pandemic did not bring out the best in people or organizations. Improving student achievement is attainable when the correct resources are given to address achievement issues on a consistent and equitable basis. If we are serious about improving academic achievement, we must broaden our scope to include the ways we are inadvertently damaging student capacity for achievement through our inaction on social issues like racism, queerphobia and ableism. Should I be re-elected my goal is to continue the work already in progress. I would also engage the educators, parents, the business community students, and everyone with a stake in public education to collectively determine a plan for funding and implementing the strategies from the Launch Michigan Framework (www.launchmichigan.org; the National Center of Educational Excellence and the Economy (www.ncee.org); Detroit Disability Power (https://www.detroitdisabilitypower.org); Center for Disability Justice (www.disabilityjustice.org) and the Therapist Neurodiversity Collaborative (www.therapistndc.org).Detailed policy proposals including how to develop Effective Teachers, Principles, and Administrators are available at: www.jeremylapham.info. Although the Ann Arbor Public Schools are known for excellence, there has been little progress on improving the education outcomes for minority, low income and special education students. More information about me and my platform can be found here: www.jeremylapham.info. Nov. 4, 1980: Wins election for a two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners for District 15 in Ann Arbor, with 4,004 votes. Mike Merrick. The Board of Education must have the sustained political will to address the achievement of ALL students. Public school as an institution is under threat. Second, I want to help the Ann Arbor Schools move towards an open school system. Successful organizations have good sustainable leadership with consistent goals. McClary gets 4,085 votes (76.03%) compared to 1,285 votes (23.92%) for Edelmann. If elected, my process for building consensus on the Board will include evidence-based justification for why to tackle an issue and how the issue can best be solved or improved. Analyzing and addressing opportunity gaps in education to ensure consistency in education throughout the district. Nov. 4, 2008: Wins re-election for a fourth four-year term as Washtenaw County treasurer. If more children of a particular group end up being chosen then so be it. One of my priorities that I plan to address as a Trustee include analyzing and addressing opportunity gaps in education. We then have parents fighting the use of digital devices. This would be the ultimate point of inclusion. This is a committed value that may initially cost more but in the long term, reduce some of our energy costs in the future. DATE? We as a country seem to have given up on school integration--it peaked in 1987 and is now at Brown vs. Board of Education levels. Mohammad has experience as a clinician, educator and researcher. McClary had run unopposed in the Aug. 5, 1986 Democratic primary. Stop confusing our kids. Its heartbreaking to see how many people do not feel any obligation to keep our children safe and thriving. Students need to see these aspects of themselves celebrated and reflected in curriculum materials and in classroom and extracurricular activities. School segregation. Van Havermaat to win re-election to another two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing District 9 in Ann Arbor. Nov. 5, 1996: Wins first election as Washtenaw County treasurer for a four-year term, after defeating Republican Lawrence Gass. Treasurer Vote for not more than 1 Nanette L. Havens Trustee Vote for not more than 2 Dale Luick In Michigan, the largest share of funding is determined by the state and follows student enrollment. Safe to share ideas, take risks, to fail sometimes and to know their emotions and individuality is valued. Catherine McClary walking in the Ann Arbor July 4, 2012 parade. As a child of refugees whose family struggled, Mohammad said she has been dedicated to addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, including opportunity gaps and curriculum assessments. She previously served on the East Lansing School Board and other governing boards, which she said helped her develop collaborative skills to be able to understand complex issues, and diverse viewpoints to get things done. She also has done educational policy work in the Michigan House of Representatives. This was a consequence of each member of my family spending their entire work/school day in public schools. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. It is also wonderful to see strong advocates for our children, who are the teachers. As the school board is changing so is the leadership at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor City Council. I am passionate about addressing the issues facing our city and public schools, especially surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism (DEIA), transparency, community engagement and curriculum assessment. This money could then be used to increase teacher and staff salaries, increase invest in university wide SEL curriculum and staff (e.g., social-workers and para professionals). For a district that very vocally prides itself on equity, choosing to allow the federal program to expire with no backup plan, giving families only a few days notice that school would start without the meals theyd relied on for 2 years was a shocking choice. Though the district incurred an unanticipated $5.9 million in staffing costs during the COVID school closure, its likely those costs will recede. 4. It does not mean another $10 million in technology funding on more apps and devices, some of which are hardly used and parents dont want. One day a week on virtual school especially disadvantages kids without adults at home during the day to assist them, kids with unreliable housing, and kids that need the support of the school community. We need to protect what make our community so special. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. My goals is to get a real equitable plan for AAPS, one that states /define the problem,has measurable outcomes, SMART Goals, and objectives with assigned accountability. I am surprised at how many people are eager to fight against keeping children safe, learning actual history, or reading diverse books because they personally find the safety plan or lessons uncomfortable. Our kids are our future. Public schools have overstepped their bounds. A total of 84 students from Washtenaw County were among the more than 16,000 students nationwide selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. . As a researcher, clinician and educator, I have strong critical thinking and analytical skills that can help assess opportunity gaps in education and factors associated with these gaps. LaphamI would pursue a balanced approach that would include more equitably rethinking existing resources, identifying and eliminating structural inefficiencies, and securing and prioritizing equitable distribution of new revenue. I know the board will face a lot of push-back reversing course on its abandonment of covid safety from those whod rather sacrifice the safety of others for their own comfort, but its the only right choice. Social and political messages have no place in our classrooms. Heres a quick look at contested races on ballots in different parts of the county, excluding races where candidates are unopposed. Once assessed, a teacher needs to develop an individualized learning plan. Would encourage investments that will introduce AAPS children to a variety of post-high school options.Ensure AAPS adheres to evidence-based improvement to curriculum, systems, and services. see prior response: We need a flexible intensive tutoring system free of charge for low achieving students. Although my background is not in finances, I am aware that 85% of the approximate $300 million tax revenue for the Ann Arbor Schools, go to teacher and staff salaries, medical costs and retirement funds. (2) Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Catch-Up After so much remote learning, mental health issues for many students have increased, while academic achievement levels, especially in reading and math, have decreased. 7th Congressional District representative, 12th Congressional District representative, University of Michigan regents (two seats), Michigan State University trustees (two seats), Wayne State University governors (two seats), Dexter City Council (three seats, nonpartisan), Saline City Council (three seats, nonpartisan), Ann Arbor Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Augusta Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Dexter Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Lima Township Board of Trustees (two seats), Northfield Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Pittsfield Township Park Commission (five seats), Scio Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Superior Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Sylvan Township Board of Trustees (two seats), Webster Township Board of Trustees (four seats), York Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Michigan Supreme Court justice (two seats). Equitable access to high-quality affordable education is essential to addressing inequality in our communities and to close the opportunity gap. I will advocate for high-quality research into the issues facing public education, and ensure that the voices of Michigans rank-and-file educators are part of any proposals to help our students succeed.Make Schools Community Centers Again. It takes a village and all of our voices are important in shaping our schools. Kids first, politics last. Short and long term health consequences, and the financial stress of taking time off work to care for a sick child are disproportionately affecting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled communities and working class families. Check out the leagues voter guide at Vote411.org/ballot to find information about candidates and issues on the ballot. In AAPS, we have a district where one elementary school has a 61% free and reduced lunch population, while another has an 11% frl population. What are your priorities in balancing the budget? As a board member I pushed to disarm the SROs in the Monroe County schools, and when the Indiana state legislature passed a bill allowing school districts to join social justice education with curricula, I very quickly wrote and passed our districts resolution to do so. What is motivating you to run for the school board? LocalWiki is a grassroots effort to collect, share and open the worlds local knowledge. We can solve these problems if these groups feel appreciated and included. Im an advocate for students of color, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students with special education needs. Start Date Candidate Category Ad Tone Lng Title Run Time Contributor I am not a one-issue candidate. Creating long-term solutions to the childcare issues. The school board was hit with some unnecessary nastiness that should to be addressed before we can comfortably come together. 6. Predicting the future is tough. These strong foundational skills give children the ability to access other subject areas and to become knowledgeable about the world around them, all things that need to happen to build critical reasoning skills. In addition, I predict over the coming year the Board will become aware of challenges (some pandemic related, some not) that are currently hidden or havent been brought to the Boards attention. A students ability to learn is determined by a number of factors outside of the classroom (e.g., hunger, homelessness, poverty, violence, mental health, and unsafe environmental conditions); therefore we need a comprehensive approach to ensure that students have access to high-quality health care, financial support, and out-of school opportunities that support their success. The board of education needs to get back to business at meetings, not promotional videos, and keep the community informed about progress on these challenges every step of the way. There is no one main issue on which Im running, but I believe public schools are critically important to education, democracy, and building community. For instance, if we concentrate all students in need in Title I schools, in classrooms that are too crowded for them to thrive, we dramatically handicap their achievement. She was 22 years old at the time. If not, you are nothing more than a hypocrite. The overview and 2022-2023 goals can be found here. To do this, we need to be wise with funding. Other districts are offering not only signing bonuses but retention bonuses. Earns undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. This is best for the safety and success of all of our students. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). November 1974: Wins election to her first two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners representing District 15 in Ann Arbor. I want to make sure that ALL students, ALL families, and ALL communities are considered and consulted when policy decisions are made. Per the AAPS Covid dashboard, Aug and Sept of 21/22 (with masking) reported 56 Covid cases; in only the first 3 weeks of 22/23 (no masking) there are already 516. After salaries, energy is the second biggest expense for public K-12 schools. 4. We lost students during the pandemic as many families left for private and charter schools that were in person and with school-based childcare. We need to retain the teachers we do have through continuing competitive salaries, and we need to stop underresourcing them. I can teach a few lessons on how to develop a strong and cohesive school board. Public school administrators are acting out of their realm of expertise in issuing such mandates and they are physically and emotionally harming children. As long as these inequities are allowed to persist, well have weaker student achievement than we should have in this district. renting district land for UM parking and cell towers We also practice good stewardship by constantly reviewing how we may utilize the funds as we use them in alignment with our communitys values. The board will also be challenged to improve transparency and two-way communication with the entire community related to bond expenditures, policy decisions and issues that our learning community cares about. Students succeed when they feel valued and important. Students thrive when they are safe, healthy, free from harassment and can see themselves reflected in the curriculum. We need to look at our budget in a way that prioritizes the social emotional well being of student; that is the balance that our budget needs to meet the needs of our children. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. These two goals will provide immediate improvements for both quality of education, and quality of life for our school community. 4. First, I want the school district to make it very explicit that it has learned from its recent mistakes and will assure parents that there will be no COVID related school closings unless urged by public health officials. Stalin! Ann Arbor Public Schools have many strengths that other districts do not have, and that includes the diverse representation of people and expertise, the strong teachers and staff, and the strong academics. Join Now Donate Calendar. Elections 2022 See also: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Michigan, elections (2022) General election General election for Ann Arbor Board of Education At-large (4 seats) We have parents fighting this, insisting on a gifted and talented program instead. Her birth date was listed as 31-03-1948. The public schools, under no circumstances should feel that they have the right to interfere with anothers respiratory function by mandating the use of unhygienic masks that forces the wearer to violate OSHA clean air standards, and place others at risk of becoming ill. The district needs to find ways to retain the amazing teachers we have, and keep them from burning out or going elsewhere. She had run unopposed in the Aug. 3, 2004 Democratic primary. McClary had run unopposed in the Aug. 8, 2000 Democratic primary. My experiences and expertise will be an asset to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. As the pandemic recedes, we still see students who still have needs related to crises that were exacerbated during the worst of the COVID outbreak. Paulette Metoyer's activity stream. Washtenaw County Critical Incident Stress Management Team Lisa Lewis, Treasurer Phone: 734-482-6099 Fax: 734-482-3842 Email: llewis@superior-twp.org Office Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Paying our teachers well. And we need to trust our teachers to do their jobs, while giving them the autonomy to deliver an outstanding education in the way that they know best. Our staff needs to be compensated justly, as they provide the social emotional and mental health support that our babies need. She said she wants to ask hard questions and work collaboratively to make decisions as a board member. Technology that gives schools more data on which students need additional support is obviously something that the AAPS will pursue. An unwillingness to make the changes. Our website website can be found here: https://www.communitycenteredcandidatesforaaps.com/. Nov. 6, 1984: Is unopposed and wins re-election to another two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing District 9 in Ann Arbor. She also has served as president of the Head Start Parent committee, as a room and band parent and has completed Diversity and Inclusion training including Unconscious Bias and You. Setting this foundation starts with clarifying current goals already in progress and what a school board trustee can and cannot do per state law and work that has already been done. Baskett is the longest serving AAPS trustee, joining the board in 2003. That would have included me as a child as I was an English language learner and had a single mom who worded outside the home. I am the only incumbent running for re-election. Start Date: End Date: Type: Title: Contributor: NEWS: Date: Category: Headline: Article: Contributor This is one major reason I want to give back to the public schools and serve our community, especially those that are struggling.Community centered schools can provide the support and guidance for people of color, underrepresented and marginalized religious groups.

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