EXPLORE explicit evidence-based instruction in reading for all elementary students Election Information for Board of Education Candidates, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). . Alonzo: One of Dr. Lakes challenges when first hired was to increase teacher pay and reduce teacher attrition. Paul Leinweber: VOLUNTEERISM HISTORY: My volunteer history stretches over a decade. Less than 41% of our students are proficient in mathematics. . Voss and Miller will be sworn in during the Tuesday, April 12 board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Matt Alonzo: I have served as a director on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education for the past 6 years. . Transitions are coming and there needs to be balance between what could be and what has been shown to work. Third, with the changing of generational needs and post covid challenge, we also need to better support our teachers with intervention programs for the students, more assistance personnel, streamline fewer pilots and lower demand on the teachers who are burdened with much more than the past, along with more time for lesson planning. List of former board schools in Brighton and Hove, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=School_boards_in_England_and_Wales&oldid=1084204869, Educational organisations based in England, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, build and run non-denominational schools where existing voluntary provision was inadequate, were not to impose any religious education, other than simple, This page was last edited on 23 April 2022, at 04:29. . All board agendas and minutes for regular meetings, special meetings, workshops and advisory committees are available in BoardDocs. To be successful it is vital that we attract quality educators, and we do, so clearly the district is doing that right. Candidates who file after the first day will be listed in order of filing. Not for the students, teachers, nor their academics. Kathleen O. Kienstra and Vicki Lorenz Englund respond to a questionnaire about their candidacies for the school board. A board school in Kempston, Bedfordshire. . We have a bias echo chamber, at the board level, driving all decisions by 3rd parties bias lens. I will ensure we continue to be fiscally responsible, have collaborative relationships with our staff, prioritize instruction and programs that benefit all students, and place value on the things that matter most: our students and staff. . . The municipal election is Tuesday, April 4. I will work towards safe and secure buildings, oversight, transparency, and open two-way communication with the community. We are putting teaches and students in an unattainable position, from a proficiency perspective. That meeting made me realize how important the board is, and was the first time I considered volunteering to serve on the board. As we look toward the future, it is important to recognize the need to continually evaluate the opportunities we provide our students to learn beyond the traditional education classes, like the aviation class that has started at the high school. 0:53. I push to bring our ratio to levels that are equal to or better than all adjacent districts. 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The budget will be affected by inflation and logistical shortages resulting from the pandemic. 5 school board elections in Liberty, Lee's Summit, Independence, North Kansas City, Raytown, Blue Springs, Hickman Mills and Park Hill school districts. Miller was the top vote-getter and Tsichlis second in a tight contest for the two seats, with 3,655 votes, or 28 percent, and 2,975 votes, or 23 percent, respectively. I know Mike is also very focused on being a board member who is here for the students, Simpson added. Christy Watz: The challenges Lindbergh Schools face like many other school districts, are to continue to improve academic achievement and provide personalized learning, to provide a physically safe campus for ALL (students, teachers, and staff), and to cultivate an atmosphere of positive professional relationships so everyone may reach their potential while remaining a destination school district. A few areas of focus are (1) to find ways to get more help in the classroom for teachers who want it for reading and math; (2) initiatives that help students feel safe, both physically and emotionally; and (3) initiatives that give students a wide variety of learning experiences and create a space for all students to succeed. I would like to give back to the school and community that has supported us. David Randelman: Lindbergh has a strong community who love and support not only the district but one another. The ballot order of candidates who file on the first day of filing will be determined by random drawing. . Excellence in Learning. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. This is concerning because this means we are not meeting the needs of almost 1 in 6 students, in this example. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: . Poor student teacher ratios are never a positive. I want to help continue that great experience, influence its evolution and continuous improvement, and advocate to provide the same exceptional experience we have had for every student in the district today and in the future. . Dr. Lake has moved our district forward very quickly in the five years since we have hired him. Roofs will always have to be replaced. Councillors elected for a 4 year term in halves (at each election a half of the council is elected). Candidates may file in the Lindbergh Schools Central Office, 9350 Sappington Rd., from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2021. We must use proven evidence based curricula in all subjects and bring back math specialists, in elementary schools, to assist students struggling with math. My background makes me particularly well suited to make tough decisions about where money should be spent. I looked at him and I thought with this kind of energy, we could use somebody like that on the board and service to the district.. MAP Growth DOES NOT measure knowledge nor proficiency. Voss and Miller will be sworn in during the Tuesday, April 12 board meeting at 4:30 p.m. . 2026, 2030 and every 4th year. Now a private dwelling (semi-detached) and Grade 2 listed. 8600 or email andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws to inquire if offices are open. The election will be Tuesday, April 4. I have participated in joint Technology Advisory Committee meeting, when able and invited. I have been on the Step UP committee since 2017. I also believe its important for board members to be visible to the community yet not overstep boundaries. He has been on the Lindbergh Board of Education since 2017 and has three children in the district. Country Board School in Devon near South Molton. Its not surprising that there are several able candidates willing to step up and serve the community, and as always, its refreshing to see newcomers to public office running for public office and giving voters more options. Excellence in Learning. Schuster and Shamia will be sworn in during the April 10 board meeting. The board will interview them in public and vote on the new member in a special meeting May 9. Why are you running for the Board of Education? Responses are listed in the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. I would encourage everyone to find compromises and solutions to issues that will allow the community to unite and work together for excellence in education. We feel, and we believe residents will agree, that things have been going pretty well in Green Park. Michael Bitzenburg came in fifth with 641 votes, or 5 percent. From 2010-2014 our district ranked number one in academic performance in the state, and we now rank 76th. TEACHERS: Our teachers have substantially larger classrooms, while they make substantially less in compensation compared to our adjacent districts. Randelman. Their names will appear on the April 4 ballot as follows: Matt Alonzo Christy Watz Andrew Lawson Paul Leinweber David Randelman Residents are invited to submit questions electronically or in person at the forum. Take our poll: Would you be in a favor of a no-tax-rate-increase bond measure in 2024 for Lindbergh Schools facilities? Please vote Julia Voss for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on April 5, 2022. Five Candidates Running For Lindbergh School Board Kevin Murphy Mar 28, 2008 Updated Oct 12, 2018 Five candidates are vying for three spots on the Lindbergh School District Board of Education. 8600 or andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws if you have questions. . I have witnessed firsthand the heart of many in our community, helping those in need and lifting each other up. When asked why he is seeking public office for the first time, Lawson said, I want to help continue the great experience my family and I have had at Lindbergh, influence its evolution and continuous improvement, and advocate to ensure every student in the district enjoys the same exceptional experience we have, today and in the future.. Teacher salaries are now in line with the top districts in the county, and plans are being made for a bond initiative in 2024 to address the lack of storm shelters and gymnasiums in three of the elementary schools. The race for the Lindbergh Board of Education features four candidates running for two open seats Mike Tsichlis', who is not seeking re-election because he is running for state. Lindbergh Board of Education Election Results, ERIC EDWARD THIAS . This just scratches the surface. At the moment, we are able to fund all operations under our current budget. RANDELMAN: I have been serving in the Lindbergh Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity committee to offer an alternative voice as an immigrant to the community, providing In-class career counseling, and supporting the Lindbergh Strings program (FORTE). We are also about seven hundred students short on our enrollment projection (2018 MGT Consulting group commissioned by the district), indicating that families are concerned about this performance decline. What do you think are the districts greatest challenges? I have seen these traits in our young growing boys for over a decade. After seeing Long Elementary PTO President Reinhardt run such a hard campaign, Tsichlis said he is also encouraging the former Prop G co-chair to apply for the open seat. David Randelman: I have served on committees, providing In-class AP career counseling, and supporting the Lindbergh Strings program (FORTE). I would like to give back to the school and community that has given us so much as immigrants to the United States, our beloved adopted new home. The election is . Lindbergh Schools voters just elected two new members to the Board of Education, but a pending appointment to replace board member Kate Holloway may give the runner-ups a second chance. The four candidates include incumbents Matt Alonzo and Christy Watz, as well as Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber and David Randelman. In Lindbergh in the past, incumbents usually have won. School boards were public bodies in England and Wales between 1870 and 1902, which established and administered elementary schools. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). David Randelman: Lindbergh Schools is an important and central pillar of our community, responsible for the success and future of our students. Matt Alonzo: Success in Lindbergh Schools can be found in the new additions to the high school, a state of the art athletic complex, secure vestibules in all Lindbergh Schools, and staff that continue to make student learning a priority. Schuster and Shamia will be sworn in during the April 10 board meeting. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. LHS congeniality (yes, I am very proud of him) and I truly tie that success to our district. Louis, MO 63126. Lindbergh is recognized for the high quality of educational programs and academic achievement (recognized as #1 in the State of Missouri last September) so the task for the board is to maintain. We think that he could provide a different perspective than some of the members currently sitting on the board, especially with a focus on academic performance, which has been a concern in the community. Responses are listed in the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. My goals are to continue and promote excellence in education, seek research-proven programs that can support children with learning disabilities, promote transparent communication, promote parental involvement, and to meet every child where they are at so we can best prepare students for success in academics and in life. Each board could: Unusually for the time, women were eligible to win election to school boards. . Lindbergh Schools voters just elected two new members to the Board of Education, but a pending appointment to replace board member Kate Holloway may give the runner-ups a second chance.. It was a big asset for us to have Gary on the board while we did.. . Click here to watch the recording. Read Broughtons and Thustons responses to The Calls questionnaire. Meet the 2022 Board of Education Candidates, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Read about the Lindbergh school board candidate forum here and see the candidates answers to The Calls questionnaire here. Making budgetary decisions to have these funds on hand could be a challenge. . Opened 1876 for just 16 pupils. School boards were created in boroughs and parishes under the Elementary Education Act 1870 following campaigning by George Dixon, Joseph Chamberlain and the National Education League for elementary education free from Anglican doctrine. Finally, we need to assure that we give priority and a voice to teacher concerns, who are our feet on the ground looking out for our students. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. MILLER: Currently, I serve on the Lindbergh Board of Education, SSD Governing Council, Concord PTG, Sperreng PTO, School Reopening Task Force, Start Time Task Force and the following Board Advisory Committees: Teaching and Learning, Technology and Student Life. 2,989 40.15 ERIC EDWARD THIAS . In last years municipal elections, The Call said they appreciated Randelmans experience on the districts Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Committee (Randelman also ran that year for the board), but were concerned that his platform focused too much on the issue of parent choice. . Watz is a career coach with Christy Watz Coaching and IMPACT Group. . Voters re-elected Karen Schuster and Mike Shamia to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 3. Experiential learning classes like this are needed to help prepare our students for success. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, the last day for filing, candidates may file between 3-5 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the district is closed due to inclement weather or in the event of closure due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Describe your past and present involvement and volunteer work in Lindbergh Schools. A call for the terminations of Lindbergh Schools Superintendent Jim Simpson and Chief Financial Officer Charles Triplett set the tone for another contentious board of education meeting on Aug. 9. 2022 Elections Lindbergh R-VIII School District is a school district in Missouri . The Call endorses Randelman. When asked why she is seeking reelection, Watz said, I am running to continue to work on safety, bringing the rest of our buildings up to date, and ensure students get a great public education while getting the skills to be successful after graduation.. . March 31, 2023 Lindbergh school board Five candidates incumbent Matt Alonzo, Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber, David Randelman and incumbent Christy Watz are running for three open seats on. The election is Tuesday, April 5. Ill continue to do the volunteer work Ive always done Im green and gold all the way down to my license plate.. Watz has also served on the board since 2017. MILLER: Communicating our work in a manner that meets the needs of every community member while also showing the Boards oversight of district programs and decisions can be challenging. But we fall behind several adjacent districts, in most state academic proficiencies MAP measures. Five candidates are running to fill three three-year seats on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. if the number of candidates filing exceeds the number of positions at any time, the annual school election will be held on April 5, 2022. Christy Watz: Lindberghs success is due to its passion for educating students, building and maintaining strong relationships with our teachers, collaborating with our community, and being mindful of all stakeholders involved. STAND on the principle of true, balanced education and critical thinking. . Voters elected Christy Watz, Matt Alonzo, and Andrew Lawson to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 4. . I am actively participating alongside administrative staff, teachers, and other community and advisory committee members; sharing a Lindbergh Schools teaching and learning book discussions, What School Could Be by Ted Dintersmith, as we are examining creative and innovative approaches for teaching and learning from across the country. BALANCE IN ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY: Finding balance and inclusiveness for all the student and parental views on educational practices can be difficult. Board members, who receive no salary, are committed and concerned citizens who devote countless hours working on behalf of children and the educational interests of the Lindbergh community. The results were still uncertified at the time the Call went to press. . . However, if the number of candidates filing exceeds the number of positions at any time, the annual school election will be held on April 5, 2022. The students are learning skills that make it possible to succeed in their digital world. The four candidates include incumbents Matt Alonzo and Christy Watz, as well as Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber and David Randelman. Lindbergh School Board - Monday, March 14. Voters elected Julia Voss and Jennifer Miller to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 5. These programs have greatly expanded the opportunities available for high school students to explore more course offerings and to prepare for college or a career once they graduate. The city has restarted its neighborhood watch meetings, is installing FLOCK cameras to help curb crime, and has seen several proposals for new business development. . Were going to miss Kara and wish her well, Simpson said. Office: Director, Lindbergh Schools Board of Education Party Affiliation: Next Election: 2023 City: St Louis State: Missouri Website: https://www.lawson4lindbergh.com Before the May 5 deadline, citizens who want to serve on the board have two weeks to fill out a short application and submit a resume. I want to bring balance back to our accountability standards and measures. We need balance and inclusion from ALL parental, educational, and philosophical viewpoints. 45 .60. A non-profit coalition whose mission is to help students make smart choices regarding alcohol and drugs. Four candidates are running to fill two three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. . A focus on literacy and mathematics during the primary years is of utmost importance. I have helped with class parties, field trips, family reading days, and supported PTO, Dads club, and district events. I frequently volunteered for Flyer Wrestling & Football fundraisers, and performed a lot of video sports highlights work. Since then and up until today, I have held various positions: Kennerly PTP President, Sperreng PTO Secretary and President, Board of Education: Director, Secretary, Treasurer and currently Vice President. Lindbergh Board of Education Election Results from April 4, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Our district is currently very divided on many issues. We need to continue to maintain a good relationship with staff with honest two-way communication and elicit feedback from our community to influence the districts work. There are students and families within our district that are struggling to be seen and heard and deserve the same access to excellent education as any student that onto one of our campuses. For years, Reinhardt has attended every board meeting. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: Julia Voss.5,055 (27.35%), Jennifer Miller.5,031 (27.22%), David Randelman.4,221 (22.84%), Carrie Clay4,174 (22.59%), 1020 S. Sappington Rd.St. Its kind of a crazy feeling, she said of earning the most votes. Simpson also praised outgoing board member Horton, an attorney who was elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2013 and, as the district opposed tax-increment financing, or TIF, for the former Crestwood Plaza site, represented the districts interests on the Crestwood TIF Commission. Other volunteer activities include: Prop R campaign, Jump Rope for Heart, book fairs, classroom assistance, Junior Achievement, Yearbook Committee, Sperreng store, Concord Fun Day, field trip chaperon, Concord Helping Hands, Girl Scout Cookie Sales and 5th Grade Party Planning Committee. Their names will appear on the April 4 ballot as follows: Residents are invited to submit questions electronically or in person at the forum. Ill go out and say it, I think it was the strongest of all of us. Efforts are underway to develop a new proposition for several projects, but there will be continuous needs that must be part of the strategic goals of the district. The sense of Lindbergh spirit is not as strong as it once was. She has served on the board since 2017.