} Garrett attended Grassland Elementary, Brentwood Middle School and Franklin High School before attending Belmont University. Mitchell's current term ends in 2024. Things we as a civilization have done wrong and need to do better. .clearfix { I will use my years of leadership experience to make sure that WCS continues to offer the BEST education to each and every one of its students. 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. [30][31], WCS operates eleven high schools throughout the district. background-color: #db0000; Reach her at aexum@tennessean.com, 615-347-7313, or on Twitter @aniexum. background-color: red; text-align: center; } .indicate_scroll { } Many parents wonder if transparency is the order of the day when it comes to how the Williamson County School System does business and they say the problem starts at the top, with Looney. It creates a challenge of the administrator for the middle school they have 40 or 50 kids keep under control for an extra class period basically. He has coached Williamson County flag football, tackle football and basketball teams, while serving on the executive committee of the TennesseeJuvenile Court Services Association. margin-top: 1px; } Public policy. font-weight: bold; Whitson declined to comment on the school board events, and Ogles could not be reached for comment even though his assistant . 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 the primary policy-making body in the county. padding-left: 10px; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. .widget-row.Libertarian { "The reason we selected to live in Williamson County when we moved here was due to the overwhelming positive reviews of the schools," he said. Outside of her day-job, she regularly volunteers at WCS schools across District 12 and has served on the Centennial High School PTO in various leadership roles. My children over their career were rezoned at least seven times. "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. background-color: #ccc; Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special Schools District will close on Friday, March 3, as sustained 30-35 mph winds with gusts of 45-55 mph are forecast to impact much of the state. Please, Williamson County Schools, Tennessee, elections (2020). display: inline; Brown attended Lipscomb University and received a bachelor's degree in history and political science. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} WCS is not broken. margin-bottom: -2px !important; By the time they got to be students in college, their roommates in college were the friends they had in elementary and not necessarily high school. [9], Dave Allen, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)[11], Vickie Hall, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Leigh Webb, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools[12], Juli Oyer, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools[13], Mark Samuels, Assistant Superintendent for Operations[14], The Williamson County Board of Education consists of 12 members, each elected from one of the 12 voting districts for a four-year term. height: 50px; })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. So I don't profess to be an expert on education. Garrett was originally appointed by the county commission to fill a vacant District 12 position in 2016 andthen ran for election in 2018. [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. .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} This will be Wright's first time running for an elected position. Following an application for appointment to school board in the fall of 2021, Franklin, 47, is making a second attempt at joining the WCBOE. Cities | $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { } Independent candidate Deborah Pace could not be reached for comment. Durham ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 1 in Tennessee. U.S. Congress | Cash was a pipe fitter for General Motors for over 30years. I am a detailed type of person. 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. Mar 3, 2023, 12:36pm PST. position: absolute; The reality of rezoning is the friends remain friends. Elections in 2023 | Haugh is the Boards vice chairman. width: 50px; We took advantage of grandfathering and open zoning. Jody. margin: 0px 10px; 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. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} } @media (max-width:600px) { Britton's has grandchildrenattending Williamson County Schools. $('.showResponses').show(); "Like many families, my parents moved here for the great schools and better opportunities for their children," she said in an email. She has more than 18 years of experience in the industry after working at Caterpillar and Tesla. He has served as a volunteer middle school basketball coach and later an official high school basketball coach atWilliamson County schools. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Members; Policies; Schools" K-8; Academics & Programs" Early Childhood Peer Program; Pre-Kindergarten; . There are 50 schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools, 27 elementary . His childrenattended both WCS and FSSD schools and graduated from Centennial High School. .widget-row.value-only.black { The 2022 county election will be Drason Beasley's first run for an elected position. left: 0px; The Williamson County School Board approved the calendar at its January 17 meeting. Durham won in the general election on August 6, 2020. }, 100); } He was then appointedto fill her seat in 2017when she resigned, and was later re-elected in 2018. The County Commission operates with a committee structure - most Commission business is first considered by a committee of its members before coming to the full Commission. .widget-value { Its just as damaging for a school to have an agenda of mainly espousing, through exposure, the happy white Christian traditional family lifestyle as it is to introduce kids to other equally valid ways of being a human. The concept of standardized teaching and curriculum makes perfect sense. font-weight: 300; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} The Williamson County Board of Education consists of 12 members, each elected from one of the 12 voting districts for a four-year term. He said he declined to speak because it was a Sunday and Father's Day. overflow: hidden; color: #6db24f; }) border-bottom: 1px solid grey; Here's what we know about each candidate as the race kicks off. Wright and his wife have four daughters who graduated from or currently attend public high schools in Williamson County. Quite the contrary, its a magnet for economic growth and produces outstanding graduates," he said in a release. width: 100% [8] The website of Williamson County Schools stated that this curriculum does not include "critical race theory". TN 37064. display: inline-block; in parallel with educating our children. School Board Approves New Elementary School Names, Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Begins March 6, Two More Opportunities Remain to Have Your Voice Heard, Registration for Summer SACC Opens March 1, Strategic Planning Community Meetings Begin Tonight, Important Information Regarding Third Grade Retention Law, District Recognizes January Bus Drivers of the Month, Celebrating School Board Appreciation Week, WCS Class of 2022 Outperforms State in ACT Exams, Board Approves List of 2023-24 Open-Zoned Schools, Staying Healthy During the Spring Semester, Help Name District's Newest Elementary Schools, Celebrating the December Bus Drivers of the Month, Page High Theater Selected to Perform at State Conference, WCS Educators Nominated for Manilow Music Award, School Board Approves 2023-24 Rezoning Plan, RHS Students to Sing in National Honor Choir, District Celebrates November Bus Drivers of the Month, Grassland Elementary Accepts National Blue Ribbon Award, Help High School Seniors Through TNAchieves Mentor Program, TV/Film Students Nominated for National Awards, National Merit Commended Students Announced, What to Know About Parent, Teacher Conferences, School Board Members Sworn in for New Term, Grassland Elementary Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School, District Sets Another Record with National Merit Semifinalists, Alumni Achiever - Chelsi Cassilly, Independence High Class of 2008, New TCAP Family Portal Feature Supports Student Reading, CHS Students, Teacher Honored for First Day Heroics, Webmasters Keep School Communities Informed, City of Brentwood Donates to Area Schools, Help Stop Bullying with New Classlink Form, Federal Program Aims to Keep Families Connected, District Earns All 5s on State Assessment, WCS AP Capstone Students Set New District Record, WCS Students Return to Little League World Series, WCS Using Different Tool for Online Payments, Check Bus Route Information Before First Day, Staying Healthy Throughout the School Year, County Commission Approves District Budgets, USDA Eliminates No-Cost Meal Program for Schools, Franklin High IB Program Students Set Record, 2022-23 School Bell Times, Late Start and Early Release, Board Approves 2022-23 Late Start, Early Release Days, Back to School Forms Online Starting June 27, Teachers Begin Preparing for 2022-23 School Year, School Board Votes to Extend Superintendent Golden's Contract, FVHS Graduates Earn Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, Celebrating Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians, Nashville Organization Donates to WCS Libraries, Block Promoted to Principal of Woodland Middle, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 24, 2022, Summer School Bus Route Information Available, Drew Perry Selected as Scales Elementary Principal, Thompson's Station Elementary Principal Named, Quen Williams Selected to Lead Creekside Elementary, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 17, 2022, BMS Robotics Among Top Teams at World Competition, Steinle Named Nolensville Elementary Principal, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 10, 2022, Fuller Chosen to Lead New Triune Area School, WCS Students Make Appearance at DECA International Convention, Justus Named Principal of New Spring Hill School, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 3, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 26, 2022, Jordan Elementary Green Team Helps Improve Community, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 19, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 12, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 5, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 29, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 22, 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 8, 2022, RHS, IHS Occupational Diploma Students Learn About Music Industry, Students Perform in First WCS Middle School Honor Jazz Band, IHS, RHS JROTC Teams to Compete in National Competition, Elementary Students Get Another Opportunity for Free Mini Golf, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 1, 2022, Discovery Virtual K-8 Accepting Applications for 2022-23, Kindergarten Registration Opens Next Week, Graduation Dates Announced for Class of 2022, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 22, 2022, Board Votes to Uphold Reconsideration Committee Decision, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 15, 2022, Students Smash District National Merit Finalist Record, WCS Students Continue Academic Excellence, PHS Teacher Accepted into Summer Fellowship Program, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 8, 2022, Universal Day Introduces Rising Ninth Graders to CCTE, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 1, 2022, Apply for WCS Early Childhood Peer Program, Food Shortages Continue to Affect School Cafeterias, Open-Zoned Schools Request Portal Now Open, BHS Engineering Curriculum Gives Students New Opportunities, Nobel Prize Winner Speaks to TSES Fifth Graders, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 25, 2022, Tennessee Promise FAFSA Deadline Extended Until March 1, Showing Appreciation for the Williamson County School Board, Improvements Added to Bus Tracking Mobile App, Board Approves Open-Zoned Schools for 2022-23 School Year, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 19, 2022, State Releases Draft Public School Funding Framework, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 11, 2022, WCS Students Continue Academic Excellence with Perfect ACTs, WCS Reminds Families, Staff of COVID-19 Protocols as Second Semester Begins, Communications Expectations for Inclement Weather, Buy a Brick for Franklin High's New Courtyard, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - December 14, 2021, Share Your Opinion About Public School Funding, Independence High JROTC Students Hit Marks, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - December 7, 2021, WCS Seeks Input for Communications Survey, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 30, 2021, Page, Summit High Football Teams Prepare for Title Games, Page High Senior Projects Continue Decades-Long Tradition, Registration Open for EWLP Spring Classes, Five-Year Capital Plan Includes Updated Opening Dates, New Schools, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 16, 2021, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 9, 2021, November is BE NICE Month in Williamson County, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 2, 2021, Supply Shortages Affecting WCS Food Services, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 26, 2021, WCS Online School Requests Now Being Accepted, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 19, 2021, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 5, 2021, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 28, 2021, Free Round of Mini Golf for WCS Elementary Students, WCS Raises Pay for Special Education Teaching Assistants, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 21, 2021, Mill Creek Middle Students Inspire Teammates, Clovercroft Elementary Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School, Summit High Teacher Returns from Mission to Mars, Williamson County Schools Named Reading 360 Model District, District Celebrates Record-Breaking Number of National Merit Semifinalists, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 14, 2021, Updated WCS Illness Guidelines, At-Home COVID Test Information, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 7, 2021, Fairview Middle Student's Wish Gets Granted, Tennessee Schools Can Request Remote Learning, Board Approves Temporary Mask Requirement in Middle, High School Buildings, COVID-19 Positive Case Data - August 31, 2021, Nationwide Food Supply Issues Affecting School Meals, Scammers Target Williamson County Businesses, New Mitigation Strategies in Effect in WCS, City of Brentwood Donates Money to Brentwood-Area Schools, Spreading the Good News in Williamson County Schools, Governor's Executive Order Alters Mask Requirements for WCS Elementary Students, WCS Students Outperform State on Spring TCAP Exams, District Resumes Reporting Weekly COVID-19 Data, WCS Students Advance to Little League World Series, Temporary Mask Requirement Approved for Elementary Grades, Fairview Students Receive Teaching Scholarships, Meal Kits Available for Online Students at No Cost, Food Services Employees Dedicate Decades to District, EWLP Registration Window Closes August 10, Webmasters Work Behind the Screens to Inform, One-Stop Shop for Back-to-School Information, Stay Up to Date with New Health Services Information, Communication in Williamson County Schools, Students Continue to Receive School Meals at No Cost, District Updates Health, Wellness Guidelines, Check Bus Routes Before First Day of School, County Commission Approves 2021-22 School Board Budgets, Registration Open for 2021-22 School Age Child Care, WCS Teachers Start Preparation for 2021-22 School Year, WCS Starts First Girls Interscholastic Flag Football League in Tennessee, Elementary World Language Program Returns to WCS, Participate in Final Round of Listen and Learn Sessions, WCS Educators Join Aspiring Assistant Principal Network, No Cost Meals to Continue Through June 2022, Class of 2021 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Announced, Class of 2021 Gets Ready to Walk Across Stage, Franklin High JROTC Conducts Change of Command Ceremony, Oak View Elementary Students Raise Money for Refuge Center, Brentwood High Student Named 2021 US Presidential Scholar, Record-Breaking Number of Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas, Opportunities for Input Continue with Fostering Healthy Solutions, Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week, Summer SACC Day Camp Registration Ends May 8, EES First Grader Helps Make Big Changes in App, Dyson Named New Centennial High Principal, Thompson's Station Middle Receives STEM Grant, Chapman's Retreat Elementary Principal Named, High School Students Continue to Excel on ACT, TES Students Surprise Administrators with Flowers, Participate in Listen and Learn Sessions with Fostering Healthy Solutions, WCS Fully Vaccinates More than 2,500 Employees, High School Students Join Top Percentage of ACT Test Takers, WCS Providing Free Meals to Students for Remainder of School Year, New School Year Registration Ends March 23, District to Host ESL Classes for WCS Parents, Student Sections to be Allowed at Athletic Events, District Creates Professional Development Videos for Teachers, TCAP Assessments Required for 2020-21 School Year, Cheer, Dance Teams Allowed to Perform Again, WCS Named Vaccine Distributor for District Staff, Williamson County Libraries Challenge Readers, Bethesda Elementary Receives Teacher Morale Donation, More Changes Announced for Athletic Guidelines, What to Know About Flex Asynchronous Days, Athletic Guidelines Updated After State Changes, Three WCS Students Earn Perfect PSAT Scores, Check Bus Information Before Second Semester, Spring Station Middle Announces Interim Principal, Crockett Elementary Uses Video to Share STEM Projects, State Health Department Adjusts COVID-19 Guidelines, Sunset Middle ELA Teacher Delivers Cupcakes for Lesson, Meal Kits Not Available During Holiday Breaks, School Board Approves 2021-22 School Calendar. The Williamson County Board of Education consists of one member elected from each of the 12 voting districts. font-style: italic; .votebox_bp_logo { margin: 0; } Haugh ran for re-election to the Williamson County Board of Education to represent District 11 in Tennessee. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { margin: auto; None of the 12 Williamson County School Board members returned The Tennessee Star's emailed requests for comment before Tuesday's stated deadline. I don't have a problem understanding concepts and principles, and asking questions to get to my understanding of it. Chilton's child attended Grassland Elementary School, will attend Grassland Middle and will eventually enroll at Franklin High School. In fact, the earlier they learn that not all people are happy traditional white Christian families and understand that the world is a wonderful and varied place that STILL HAS ISSUES, the less kids will be inclined to bully my girls, or my friends Chinese-American children, or my other friends Black children, or even my Christian white friend whose boy doesnt want to play sports but prefers to do girl things.