Thus, to appropriately fund an SEL workforce will require more than $50 million in the WCPSS. Jan. 13HAMILTON For the first time in two years the Hamilton Board of Education has a new leader. Ramos: I was born and raised in Hamilton Township by both my parents. Thornton is involved in the Mercer County Council of PTAs and the NHSPTSA. Statewide, an approximately $500 million investment is needed. Williams: Im running to help provide the best education for our children. We swear to uphold many laws at many levels. Manatee County is part of the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.Its county seat and largest city is Bradenton. width: 150px; } div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } background-color: #f9f9f9; Ramos: Im running for the board of education for the children. }); Riccio has never held a public office. Walley Obert, President. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } He has been an active member of the Ravenscroft Homeowners Association since 2007 and is former treasurer and current president of Sunnybrae Little League. Thats it. Monica Quaste, 55, has lived in Hamilton for 30 years. But society always judged people. The School Board needs to look at where the money is going to make sure that we are getting the best return on our investment. Parents need to understand that sex education is no longer the biological facts of reproduction, but include lessons of various sex acts. Summers: Our board needs to protect students, teachers and parents rights. Drudy has a bachelors degree in safety and environmental management from Slippery Rock University. Current Members We need to work to keep Hamilton Schools the best in the area. A proud veteran, Dorian served his country for six-and-a-half years in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division. } Our local elections will determine the path we take to ending the school-to-prison pipeline and creating equity in our local communities. Yes. We believe these answers are required reading for anyone who cares about the education of Hamilton Township schoolchildren. Election Results 2022: Durham, Raleigh, NC, Wake County, local vote totals $('.collapse').collapse('show'); High 53F. No response. A graduate of Hightstown High, Byrne has an associate degree from Mercer County Community College. } I believe in finding ways to do what is best for our students with the resources we have in place, not changing the system. State executives | That includes making sure they have the tools for their classrooms to ensure a learning experience for every child that makes a long-lasting, positive impact. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } } All four of her children graduated from Steinert High School. https://www.nccourts.gov/news/tag/press-release/chief-justice-beasley-co No Response. 110 views, 3 likes, 3 loves, 0 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Vote4Dorian Hamilton: I am happy to announce my candidacy for Wake County board of education district 2. I will work to ensure students are able to work towards their full potential. The SRO shall refer any reports or concerns relating to student discipline to the principal or designee and shall not independently investigate or administer consequences for violations of the Student Code of Conduct or any school disciplinary rules.. font-weight: bold; } We have to find out why these disproportionate referrals and suspension rates continue to occur. I love our kids. Michaela Antonia Ja Rodriguez (born January 7, 1991), formerly known as MJ Rodriguez, is an American actress and singer. The WCPSS has already started this work. width: 350px; Dorian made his transition to his heavenly home on December 31, 2021. Oct. 07. overflow-x: auto; Again, it's the process that needs to be looked at and evaluated. As stated before, I was a school counselor and worked with outside agencies to help students. .hideResponses { display: none;} In addition to capturing YES and NO responses, we gave every candidate the opportunity to share additional thoughts for each question. One thing I thrive to express to my daughter is that you never know what the next person is going through. It is urgent that we listen to the community and students who have had negative experiences to shape and refine the roles and expectations of SROs in our schools. Incumbent Monika Johnson-Hostler faces challenges from Monica Ruiz and Dorian Hamilton, who ran against Johnson-Hostler in 2020. .widget-row.value-only { Our headquarters is located at Pure Muscle + Fitness Gym in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Cameron J. Cardinale, 19, is in his second year studying political science at Rutgers University. My wife and children are products of the Hamilton Township School District. I have advocated and voted for funding restorative justice programs, and I helped lead a collaborative effort, with then-District Judge Vince Rozier, to implement diversion programs for Wake County to prevent youth from entering the criminal justice system. $('.hideResponses').show(); font-size: 1.2em; Thornton: I believe in the mission of the Hamilton Public Schools and the education they provide our children. Increasing funding for the SEL workforce is a high priority of mine. In todays multicultural world, understanding culturally responsive teaching practices is becoming more and more necessary to create a learning environment that is engaging and accessible to a broader range of students. Several school board candidates have said they favor rote memorization over the districts current approach to teaching math. } In addition, local administrators have the support of area superintendents and the WCPSS superintendent who has been a principal. U.S. President | } Making sure we encourage our parents to partner together with their children and teachers in their childs education. We also need to make sure we are attracting experienced educators. Several years ago, state lawmakers changed their class size funding formula to remove class size caps in fourth grade and up, while requiring smaller class sizes in kindergarten through third grades, without necessarily funding more teachers. font-style: italic; I am organized. Williams: I want to serve as an extension of our parents. } Summers: I believe the mission is to have the best schools in the state. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { I am disappointed that the second-year funding of this initiative was not realized, but I will continue to advocate for this need. As a result of the study from the Governors Crime Commission in 2019 after the Parkland School massacre, the NC Department of Public Safety suggested that every school in the state needed a police officer on campus. position: relative; Dallas Barr, 30, is a social worker. @media (max-width:600px) { background-color: #f9f9f9; function indicateScroll (){ Ruiz is endorsed by the Wake County Republican Party. .top_disclaimer { I want to raise the educational standards by eliminating the Less than 50% grading policies and holding guardians/students to the attendance truancy policies. Some middle schools may choose to use another type of contracted safety service or varying work schedules; so, flexibility is important. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Becky Lew-Hobbs, 52, is . Date: Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 Time: 6:30p-7:30p at Crockett Middle School. Most behavioral issues are handled in-house by school administrators. Currently, our SEL workforce significantly out-numbers the SRO work force. }

padding-left: 8px; } She volunteers with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and as a team parent for the Nottingham High basketball and football teams. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { The other issue is the turnover of teachers in our district. Margaret "Mag" Baker was unanimously chosen by her school board colleagues Thursday. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } Born in Newark, New Jersey, Rodriguez attended several performing arts schools in her youth before being cast in a theater production of Rent as Angel Dumott Schunard, winning the 2011 Clive Barnes Award for her performance.. text-align: center; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, Kids need a place to learn. } I will work to enhance special education. Compiled by Community News staff Oct 4, 2022 Hamilton voters will have plenty of choices this fall as they elect three school board members from a pool of 10 candidates. float: left; Library book selections, including those brought to the board attorney are sourced from political groups with intent to persuade students to a particular ideology. .infobox p { background-color: green; Fixed term contract. The Board operates through a system of standing, sub-committees and ad-hoc committees. I have asked for clarity on the use of the appropriation that goes to the SRO programs and my decision will we based on what is allowable. Our policies already address this matter: School behavioral issues are solely the responsibility of the school administration. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Notably, the States recommendations for the SJP were generally less substantial than policies currently in place in WCPSS. Williams: Being able to grow and offer universal Pre-K is very important because exposing our children to literacy and learning at this age yields positive results in their overall education and their positive attitude towards learning. }) border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Williams: I believe in the mission of Hamiltons public schools and why I would welcome the opportunity to serve our community and become part of the team that will ensure we continue to provide quality education for every student. Contact Us 2904 Oak Bridge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 349-1994 monikaforschools@gmail.com color: #888; Other/Write-in Candidates earned 1.4% of the vote (821 votes). Yes. All rights reserved. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Latitude Air Ambulance. CHOICE TOTAL; Monika Johnson-Hostler: 20,092: Monica Ruiz: 19,287: Dorian Hamilton: 4,700: Write-In (Miscellaneous) 322: Tie: Not Reported: Not Participating: .results_table { $('.pastResponses').hide(); My experience has been in adapting culturally responsive teaching is much more than simply recognizing the cultural background of your students. Hamilton is unique in being one of a small number of districts having non-voting student representatives to the Board of Education. The disproportionate rates of suspension and punishment reflect our society's systemic racism, and our Board must address this issue. Jan 26 2021. Currently, WCPSS has a partnership with Campbell Law for mediation and does diversion programs such as Teen Court. She has attended less than 50% of the school board meetings held in the past year. overflow-y: hidden; As an educator, there have been theories and philosophies implemented that would improve education. } Jamell is the 2022 president of the Dominican Bar Association of Attorneys in the US. Dorian Hamilton Quick Bio & Key Issues Realtor for past 18 years On board of FNO, which works with disenfranchised youth Four years of substitute teaching experience in WCPSS Children enrolled in WCPSS schools; 1 WCPSS graduate Founder of a performing arts program Yes. The Board operates through a system of standing, sub-committees and ad-hoc committees. Also running are Dallas Barr, Stacy Byrne, Chris Drudy, Monica Quaste, Alicia Ramos, Rocco Riccio, Frank Summers and Steph Williams. Ruiz also favors eliminating the school districts Office of Equity Affairs, which began in 2014. No response. Yes. Additional funding is needed for these critical support systems in all of our schools. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada99 followers 97 connections. Be free to show up as their authentic selves so they can focus on their education. WCPSShas begun to increase the number of counselors, social workers, and psychologists in the district. Johnson-Hostler (D), running as the incumbent, received 51 % of the vote (29,685 votes). Our children are our future, and I am dedicated to working together to ensure an equal and equitable education for all of our children. } Ramos is a graduate of Hamilton High West and has had a commercial driver license since 2006. ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } No. Yes. School Board District: Board Of Education 2. let item = jQuery('.votebox .indicate_scroll').get(index); Parents are demanding transparency in what their children are being taught in every subject. Yes. First and foremost, I am grounded in the belief that public schools are a public good and vital to a healthy democracy. Such needs require a larger and more comprehensive effort than can be accomplished with any reallocation. Remembering my roots: Public education and my family gave me a solid foundation of how to learn, how to make meaningful contributions to the world, and how to work with others. He's currently in the third year of his term and was voted by his peers to serve as Board President during the 2022 calendar year. }) padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px 10px; I have supported restorative justice and restorative practices in our schools during my time on the School Board. Congratulations to our HTSD Teachers of the Year & Educational Services Professionals 2022-2023 HTSD Parental Notification of Standardized Assessments Notification of Standardized Testing for the 2022-2023 School Year Also, the student standardized test scores are deplorable and seem to be garnering little attention. I'm Lynn Edmonds, running for Wake County School Board, District 5. Johnson-Hostler runs a nonprofit organization that seeks to prevent sexual assault. I firmly believe student academic achievement and successful outcomes should not be determined by demographics or status. I will be researching the current data and addressing school-based behavior as necessary for all students just like I did when I was elected to the school board in 2009-13. It strongly encourages the involvement of the community in the education of their children. $('.showResponses').hide(); Events. } Thursday, October 07 2021 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM . }, 100); Theres nothing that really gets done to these students that misbehave, that create disruptions, she said. He has not previously held elected office. font-size: 1.25em; The police go through an extensive training process before working in schools that address handling behavioral issues. School boards do not have the authority to declare schools as places where police officers cannot be present. The current board just voted unanimously to extend the present SRO contract. 2022 Intrado Corporation. No. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } I am running for Hamilton School Board to ensure our schools remain safe and that each child is given equal opportunities to achieve academic success. We have secured increases, but WCPSS still lags behind the nationally recommended ratios of these needed professionals in our schools, mainly due to the lack of state funding. Johnson-Hostler noted that selecting curriculum isnt within her powers as a board member. Addressing SRO and restorative practices are steps in the right direction. The state legislature has failed to provide the constitutionally required funding for our public schools. 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