"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. margin-top: 1px; Eccles has three sons: ages 3, 7 and 12. width: 100%; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. } There is no normal and then everything else. That is what leads to hate and bullying in second grade AND in adults, and you need to give those second graders a lot more credit than you are. Those dates are available on the WCS Calendar page. "I believe in parents rights, and I want to strengthen the partnership between parents and school administratorsI will be an advocate for WCS parents and students, as well as all District 8 voters and taxpayers.". } The Tennessean reached out to Cash for comment about the email. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for . As your elected School Board representative, I will bring honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency, and dedication. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} border-radius: 50%; School board member is an elected position in the state of Colorado according to the state's constitution.The school board that governs the school district is referred to as the board of education. To contact any Board member, visit the School Board Members page of the WCS website. While she is a certified oncology pharmacist, today sheis asenior director of knowledge management at HCA Healthcare. [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. padding-bottom: 7px; margin-top: 16px; According to the release, Clements was an organizer and leader of Keep Williamson County Livable, a local group focused on "ensuring responsible growth and fiscal integrity for the county" that worked with county leaders ahead of the release of Williamson County2040 Comprehensive "Town and Country" Land Use plan. } Williamson County has some of Tennessee's top-ranked schools. Cash had said certain civil rights topics weren't appropriate for young students and administrators' decision to include women's suffrage in asecond grade module on civil rights heroeswas wrong. 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. Kids do hate. }. [2] The district is rapidly growing, adding over 1000 new students each year. 2nd Monday in January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October, and November. .inner_percentage { 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. In the newly partisan school board election, Eccles said she chose to run as an independent because of her belief that school boards shouldn't be political. letter-spacing: 0.03em; } Rep. Glen Casada told the Lookout he supports Moms For Liberty. } Reach her at aexum@tennessean.com, 615-347-7313, or on Twitter @aniexum. .results_row.winner { } 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. Sheserved as vice chair of the board from 2017 to 2019 and has served as board chair since 2020. Durham assumed office in 2016. 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. } I also think the teachers need to be able to have the freedom to break standards to take advantage of student engagement when it occurs.

. "Our Board members do so much to ensure students get that high-quality educationparents are looking for in Williamson County Schools, said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. Elections are held every two years to ensure . display: inline-block; She is also a senior knowledge leader at Deloitte, her employer for 16 years, and has lived in Williamson County since 1970. } padding-left: 16px; .inner_percentage.Democratic { This school board election will be the first experience running for an elected position. My family has crossed cultural lines for many years. Williamson County Televisions channel on YouTube. Welch, 49, was first elected to the WCBOE in 2010 and served until 2014. Garrett was originally appointed by the county commission to fill a vacant District 12 position in 2016 andthen ran for election in 2018. I think it's probably the culture of expectations on the students. The world business community values diversity. The Williamson County Board of Commissioners, also known as the County Commission, is the legislative body of the county government and as such it is theprimary policy-making body in the county. 1320 West Main StreetFranklin, TN, 37064. } "The social studiesstandards in Tennessee gradually get you into this," Cash said. WCS is not broken. background-color: #003388; width: 100%; "It was kind of a facer that somebody would talk to their constituent that way," she said to The Tennessean. ", "School board members hear the good, bad and 'horrible' of WCS Online rollout", "Eric Welch to serve on Williamson school board", "Tennessee parents make threats after school board mandates masks: 'We will find you', "WILLIAMSON COUNTY SCHOOLS FIVE (5) YEAR CAPITAL PLAN (2017-2022)", "New elementary school in southeast Williamson delayed until 2020 - Franklin Home Page", "New elementary on Gosey Hill Road will be called Creekside", "Name Chosen for New Franklin Elementary School", "WCS construction projects moving right along, and in some cases have been completed", "Williamson County holds grand opening for new Creekside Elementary School", "Three new schools open in Williamson County", "New Nolensville schools to celebrate grand opening", "Funding for new Franklin middle school finalized by county commission", "Legacy Middle School is the official name of the new middle school on Henpeck Lane", "Williamson County Schools ITF Needs Five (5) Year Capital Outlay Plan 2016-2022", "Williamson Schools: More elementary, middle schools dominate 10-year building forecast", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Williamson_County_Schools&oldid=1107064161, Education in Williamson County, Tennessee, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Articles lacking reliable references from December 2019, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 August 2022, at 23:35. .inner_percentage.Green { Williamson County Schools Board of Education member Brad Fiscus Submitted Williamson County Schools Board of Education District 4 member Brad Fiscus and his wife and Tennessee's former top vaccine official, Dr. Michelle Fiscus, will move out of state next month to pursue new opportunities. Members; Policies; Schools" K-8; Academics & Programs" Early Childhood Peer Program; Pre-Kindergarten; .

, See also:Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). 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. padding-left: 0; $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { Mitchell won in the general election on August 6, 2020. @media (max-width:600px) { font-size: 1.2em; WCS students will begin the 2023-24 school year with a half-day on Friday, August 4. padding-top: 3px; top: -5px; Things we as a civilization have done wrong and need to do better. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { He said he declined to speak because it was a Sunday and Father's Day. [2] The District 1, 3, and 11 seats were left open for newcomers when incumbents Kenneth Peterson, PJ Mezera, and Mark Gregory, respectively, did not file to run for re-election. Including Hispanic, Black and family members from Malta. Eliot Mitchell is a member of the Williamson County Board of Education in Tennessee, representing District 3. Read Wallace's full message below: Dear Mr. Cash, I'm a parent of two students in the Wilco school. Email all The Commissioners. I won't be a rubber stamp, and I will challenge and ask questions. Today, heservesa director of the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center. } "Im running for District 8 school board because I believe the purpose of a local school board is to ensure the district reflects the values, beliefs and priorities of the community," Graham said in an email. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } I hope I didn't miss anything. She has also served on the Davis House Child Advocacy event committee for seven yearsorganizing the Button Ball and teaches Sunday school.

float:right; 	} 	font-weight: bold; However, Holladay is running for a spot on the school board becausehe believes the district has changed. What needs attention and what aspect of it could need adjustment? 				max-height: 580px; "Decisions should be made on the basis of what is best for our schools, kids, staff and parents, choices that move our community forward," she said in an email. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { [4], WCS is the sixth largest school district in Tennessee[5][bettersourceneeded] and offers a voluntary pre-K program for "at-risk children who are four (4) years of age on August 15. 		display: inline-block; Franklin's children currently attend Columbia State Community College and Page HighSchool, while his youngest are home schooled. Jody Wallace, amom of two students, had decided to reach out to her District 2 school board member Dan Cash about comments he had made about an elementary school English language arts curriculum.   2023 www.tennessean.com. State and local courts | 	.votebox_legend .non_result_row { clearInterval(nTimer); 	background-color: green; Please, Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). The Williamson County Board of Commissioners (often referred to as the County Commission) is the legislative body of the County government consisting of 24 members, 2 of which are elected from each of the 12 districts for a four . 	.percentage_number { So I don't profess to be an expert on education.   		font-style: italic; "If elected I will focus on student performance and ensuring our teachers and staff members get the resources and community support they need to be successful.. Comments (-1) . 	.non_result_row div { [33] The district's 10-year building forecast now calls for a new high school opening in Fall 2025.[34]. He describes the school system as an . Enrollment To enroll your child in one of our schools, complete the forms on the Online Enrollment/Registration page and visit your child's zoned school. They have LGBTQ slurs shouted at them, yes, even in second grade.  He was then appointedto fill her seat in 2017when she resigned, and was later re-elected in 2018. })  		margin: 8px auto; They are picked on for being Black or Hispanic.  All three of them went to new schools. 		padding-bottom: 8px; "Serving on the school board is an opportunity to donate my time back to the community while maintaining these high standards. 	.mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { Williamson County Schools (WCS) is a school district in Williamson County, Tennessee, . 		top: 2px; } [8], 
 Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); It's what I do. [3][4][5], Mitchell reported $3,948.62 in contributions and $2,146.78 in expenditures to the Williamson County Election Commission, which left his campaign with $1,801.84 on hand as of June 30, 2016.[6]. margin-bottom:0px; [29] Legacy Middle School opened in Fall 2020. "In a short time (on the board), Ive gained valuable experience and cultivated important relationships with key stakeholders. 		margin-right: 12px; 		width: 100%; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} [16], Eleventh District: KC Haugh, Vice Chairman, Twelfth District: Nancy Garrett, Chairman, Williamson County Schools made national news following a special session School Board meeting on August 10th, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tennessee. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; There are 50 schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 27 elementary . [20] Creekside Elementary opened in Fall 2019 and moved into its permanent building in early January 2020. 		color:white; I will pray that you look at people as individuals rather than by race and look at the content of their character vs what has happened before. K.C. Brownhas been serving as an interim board member, appointed by the Williamson County commission, since October 2021following board member Brad Fiscus' resignation and out-of-state move. "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. During his 10-plus yearsboard, he has served on itsTeacher Leave Bank Committee and Policy Committee, as well as the WCS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Board, Pre-K Community Advisory Board and as a session moderator atthe annual conference of the Tennessee School Boards Association. 		background-color: #dac113;  "I think it's harmful to kids, even the kids that are growing up in the so-called traditional family, not to learn about all kinds of things," Wallace said. Federal courts | 	color: white; Whitson declined to comment on the school board events, and Ogles could not be reached for comment even though his assistant . 		font-weight: 300;        .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;}   Their parents may not realize theyre teaching it, but the kids still manage to learn it. Mitchell is the president of GE ELFUN, a volunteer organization, and a co-founder of the South Williamson Athletic Association. of WilliamsonCounty,who serveafour-year term of office. 		background-color: #f4f4f4; a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } 	.results_text { Im a parent of two students in the Wilco school system who is in your voting district. 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.. Open zoning needs to be done as much as possible so it's more of a parental choice rather than a board edict. 	width: 250px; What is your position on standardized testing - is there too much, too little? } div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } 	margin-bottom: 0; You want children to be primarily exposed to happy, uplifting stuff about traditional families, when at least half the kids do not live lives like that, even in THIS wealthy, white county. Home; About; XQ In Action; Get Involved; Resources; XQ Forum; 0:00 / 0:00 Originally from Illinois, Eccles, 37, moved to Williamson County two years ago after a short sting in San Francisco, California, in order to be closer to family. Beasley, 42, has lived in Williamson County since 2004 and has worked at Williamson County Juvenile Court since then. He holds a master's degree in Christian ministry, as well asa bachelor's in business administration, and served as the vice president of field ministrywith the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in theSouthwest Central region and Central Africa. The fact that it has an expectation of high achievement and success all over the county is a culture and key quality driver. 	.results_row td:first-child { But over time, the school system has been building a classroom a week. Our Board members do so much to ensure students get that high-quality educationparents are looking for in Williamson County Schools, said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. 		height: 22px; .hideResponses { display: none;} 	.votebox-results-metadata { 		position: relative; .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} .widget-row.value-only.black { March 3, 2023.  Be a resident of the district she is running in. The Williamson County School Board establishes school zones for the district. They meet annually to hear appeals involving real and personal property valuation issues. The District 3 race featured candidates Christy Coleman, Kimberly Little, and Eliot Mitchell. $('.pastResponses').show(); Tennessee state legislators met Saturday with Franklin Special School District and Williamson County School boards to answer questions and discuss future education legislation. The Williamson County School Board will meet for their June board meeting Monday. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 10 Republicans, two Democrats and eight independent candidates are in the running so far. He was formerly the CEO at the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies and Research Manager at the Kentucky Office of Education Accountability. .widget-row.Democratic { 		overflow: hidden; [7] Click here for a list of Mitchell's endorsements in this election. Main Office: (615) 472-4000. } I think our parental involvement is excellent and should continued to be embraced. 		height: 50px; You seem to have very strong objections to children being introduced to things like womens suffrage and the Civil Rights movement beyond some minor mention of Dr. King, based on your passionate comments. Republish. Their parents teach them  to hate girls and minorities and anyone differently abled. 		height: 56px;  Republican candidate Jamie Limacould not provide comment at this time. 	} 		width: 35px !important; The week of January 24 is Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week and a time to show our thanks to the 12 members of the Williamson County Board of Education. So the side effect is that the children create a network of friends across all the schools. At general elections, the members of school district boards are elected by registered voters living in the district they are running in. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { 	display: block; "There's going to be differentthings in there that aren't age appropriate.". Incumbents are bolded and underlined. 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.