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. 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. Describe your past and present involvement and volunteer work in Lindbergh Schools. Poor student teacher ratios are never a positive. School board races across St. Louis marked by anti-equity push from the right From the Tuesday is Election Day across the St. Louis area. 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. But we fall behind several adjacent districts, in most state academic proficiencies MAP measures. EXTERNALLY: Third party entities/organization are attempting to drive our district agendas. MILLER: I am running because I want to continue the work our Board has started based on community feedback, which is in the Districts Compass Plan. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. Randelman unsuccessfully ran for the board in 2022. . Four candidates are running to fill two three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. He is really, really gung-ho. Lindbergh Board of Education Election Results April 6, 2022 Voters elected Julia Voss and Jennifer Miller to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 5. When the first elections were held, in 1870, seven women were elected across the country: Anne Ashworth and Caroline Shum in Bath, Catherine Ricketts in Brighton, Lydia Becker in Manchester, Marian Huth in Huddersfield, Eleanor Smith in Oxford, and Jennetta Temple in Exeter.[1]. Schuster and Shamia will be sworn in during the April 10 board meeting. Our current 3 yr retention rate is approximately 66%, that needs to improve. 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. I teach my children to be the change they want to see in the world and serving on the Board is how I feel I can best demonstrate that. To prepare students for the future, we must ensure all students learn the foundational skills necessary to be able to advance to deep learning and critical thinking. What officials said . 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. 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. While we are striving to improve the pay scale for our teachers per union contracts, over future years; I still believe the student teacher ratio is having a direct and a substantially negative impact on our teachers, students, and Missouri MAP proficiencies. Additionally, we are working to have dedicated assistant principals at every elementary, ensuring adequate staffing to allow each campus to be successful. . The Call endorses Watz. Designing the Future. Mehlville School Board - Tuesday, March 15, sponsored by The Call Newspapers. . As we look forward to the future, my goal is to be sure that we address all remaining concerns for our aging schools and continue to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all Lindbergh students. I wont accept those odds for any of our children. Voters re-elected Karen Schuster and Mike Shamia to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 3. Her thoughtful and reflective approach to questions and issues, as well as her past experience already serving, make a useful asset to the school board. 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 no records found that match the search. 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. Less than 41% of our students are proficient in mathematics. In the past, I have served as PTG Treasurer, Leader of Longs Outdoor Learning Space Project, Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader, LAA Volunteer Coach, and Parent Volunteer. 3,488 46.85 MIKE SHAMIA . Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). . I have served as Head Coach for Jr. Flyer Tackle Football for 2 yrs., Jr Flyer League Administrator for 1 year, and Flag Football coach for 5 yrs. 5 school board elections in Liberty, Lee's Summit, Independence, North Kansas City, Raytown, Blue Springs, Hickman Mills and Park Hill school districts. 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. I have been on the Step UP committee since 2017. Responses are listed in the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. 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. The election is April 5. 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. 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. Lake has some leadership qualities I can very much respect and admire , Randelman: I perceive Dr. Lake has displayed good leadership when dealing with the need to improve teachers benefits and his management of the pandemic is commendable. 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. My goals are to promote excellence in education, advocate for proven curriculum and programs that can support our students, promote transparent communication and trust between the community and the district, promote parental involvement and engagement that will make sure we support our teachers, in order to meet every child where they are at and assure that we are a welcoming place to all families in our community. The Board of Education conducts paperless meetings with BoardDocs. I want to bring balance back to our accountability standards and measures. I know Mike is also very focused on being a board member who is here for the students, Simpson added. Louis, MO 63126. My top priorities to name a few are: Meeting students where they are in learning, exploring different tools for standardized testing, focusing on updates to facilities to be more efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly, while continuing to be a recognized as a #1 Best Place to Work. 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.. 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. To be successful it is vital that we attract quality educators, and we do, so clearly the district is doing that right. A non-profit coalition whose mission is to help students make smart choices regarding alcohol and drugs. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. I have witnessed firsthand the heart of many in our community, helping those in need and lifting each other up. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for coverage, email her at glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com. Mr Flewett has a health condition that causes scarring on the lungs - he relies on . There are so many more qualities that continue to make Lindbergh a destination for many families. It couldve been anybodys race, Tsichlis said. I push to bring our ratio to levels that are equal to or better than all adjacent districts. Please contact Andrea Hosenfelt at 314-729-2400, ext. Transparency, accountability, and communication are key in developing good relationships with parents, teachers, and residents. This school district is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. Alonzo: One of Dr. Lakes challenges when first hired was to increase teacher pay and reduce teacher attrition. The results were still uncertified at the time the Call went to press. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. This is a developing article continue to check callnewspapers.com for additional web-exclusive questions and answers from the candidates. Responses are listed in the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. Schuster and Shamia will be sworn in during the April 10 board meeting. We must use proven evidence based curricula in all subjects and bring back math specialists, in elementary schools, to assist students struggling with math. He was blunt. . Christy Watz: I am INVESTED, ENGAGED, and EXPERIENCED in Lindbergh Schools. 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. . . I also coached boys Baseball in Affton for 3. 8600 or andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws if you have questions. VOLUNTEERISM FUTURE: As that father who has been a parent in Lindbergh Schools for 15 years, and with another 11 to go, I believe I can be a great asset for the board now and for years to come. Are you satisfied with the leadership of Superintendent Tony Lake? My background makes me particularly well suited to make tough decisions about where money should be spent. Lindbergh will need to be able to pivot, be curious about learning new things in education, and trying new and innovative solutions to educate our students matching the everchanging world around us. How would you address those challenges? Lawson is senior manager at Amerens Digital Command Center. Kara is a very analytical thinker, and she was able to pour through so many of the fine print and minutiae of all of that TIF language and the subcontext of what that means, and she brought a real beneficial perspective to that so we really understood where we were in the process.. My volunteer involvement now comes from an academic for all lens. 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.. What do you think are the districts greatest challenges? Basil Pappas, a local certified public accountant, was the first person to speak during the meeting's public comment section. 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.. 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. 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. Gloria is the editor of The Call. . Take our poll: Would you be in a favor of a no-tax-rate-increase bond measure in 2024 for Lindbergh Schools facilities? We were truly received with open arms and my gratitude will always be there for those amazing teachers. I was really moved with Dave by his passion for Lindbergh, his commitment and passion for the district, Tsichlis said. . Please vote Julia Voss for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on April 5, 2022. In addition, two candidates are campaigning for an unexpired one-year term on the board. The municipal election is Tuesday, April 4. RANDELMAN: I would like to share my own example: Lindbergh Schools welcomed us as immigrants 10 years ago and placed our four children through the ELL program, challenge classes and music programs, all with excellent teachers. 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. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: . Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Voting for Thuston is essentially a vote for the status quo for the city, with Thuston staying as mayor for another third term as mayor. . The board will interview them in public and vote on the new member in a special meeting May 9. . Excellence in Learning. Alonzo: Yes. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Experiential learning classes like this are needed to help prepare our students for success. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. He has one child who graduated from Lindbergh High School and one currently attending LHS. How would you address those challenges? This has all been made possible while avoiding a tax increase. . BALANCE IN ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY: Finding balance and inclusiveness for all the student and parental views on educational practices can be difficult. From 2010-2014 our district ranked number one in academic performance in the state, and we now rank 76th. 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. 2022 Elections Lindbergh R-VIII School District is a school district in Missouri . If there is any difficulty finding someone to speak with at the city, contact the St. Louis County Elections Board office at 314-615-1800 to see if they can give you a point of contact for elections administration within the city. I had no idea going into it that that would be the end result I had hoped, but you never know.. Were going to miss Kara and wish her well, Simpson said. Our district must continue to support the hiring and retention of excellent educators and ensure they have high quality training and the support they need from the administration. Voters elected Julia Voss and Jennifer Miller to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 5. We have a bias echo chamber, at the board level, driving all decisions by 3rd parties bias lens. They constantly seek-out ways to differentiate instruction to reach each student, cover COVID absences during their breaks and ensure students needs are met in a variety of ways. Im only stepping away from the end seat, Im not stepping away from Lindbergh. . We have secured entryways moved up in the competitive rankings of teacher pay, taken a deep dive into finances, and working on student achievement by measuring growth.. Preparing our students for the future is a moving target. I also want to preserve our districts focus on academics and support for our teachers.. Wildwood City Council - Wednesday, March 16. Academic excellence should be the primary purpose and goal of any educational institution., Randelman: I have concerns over our elementary and middle school academic performance we should be targeting an 80 percent proficiency rate in math, science and literacy However, according to our internal district assessment tools we are at around 40 to 50 percent We must do better for our students by providing evidence-based programs We should also provide more support for our teachers , Watz: Providing a learning environment that students and teachers/staff feel comfortable to learn and work choosing a candidate who can balance all of the issues in their deliberations is the most important issue in this race . We are putting teaches and students in an unattainable position, from a proficiency perspective. Editors note: The following questionnaire appeared in the March 16 print edition of The Call. Meet the 2022 Board of Education Candidates, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Today we put nearly all emphasis on MAP Growth@ while turning a blind eye to State Mo MAP academic proficiencies. . To submit a question electronically, please click here. Responses are listed in the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. We must plan for this now via improved workplace environments (student teacher ratios, pay etc.). Leinweber works for Hagerman & Company Inc., a software training institute. Bottom line, its about kids and not about me, said Ujka, who will most miss attending district events honoring student achievement. Five candidates are running to fill three three-year seats on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. 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. RANDELMAN: Lindbergh Schools is a central part of our community and is responsible for the success of many. 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. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. There is a 5 year plan, but Lindbergh looks beyond that. They are politically motivated and have no vested interest in our student academics. . School boards were abolished by the Education Act 1902, which replaced them with local education authorities. . Lindbergh has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility, rigorous instruction and identifying priorities to make changes when necessary. 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.. MAP Growth DOES NOT measure knowledge nor proficiency. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. This just scratches the surface. Lindbergh School Board - Monday, March 14. 923 12.40 WRITE-IN. CLAY: There has been a decline in academics in our district over the last several years. The election is April 8. Now a private dwelling (semi-detached) and Grade 2 listed. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. VOSS: Lindbergh is thinking of what lies ahead for our students. Councillors elected for a 4 year term in halves (at each election a half of the council is elected). I would love to see these programs continue to grow and evolve and for more opportunities for career exploration and experience to be added. Andrew Lawson: I am a member of the Dads of Concord as well as a volunteer coach for both soccer and basketball through Lindbergh Community Education. 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. Lindbergh has listened to the most knowledgeable persons about school safety, and has enhanced each building with vestibules and safety glass and is looking at technology to further enhance student safety. Randelman. By Erin Achenbach, News EditorMarch 17, 2023. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: Four candidates are running to fill two three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. He has not held public office before. . Four candidates are running to fill two three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. The results are evident, my children are succeeding, and our senior is about to graduate with excellent grades. Lindbergh Board of Education Election Results Voters re-elected Karen Schuster and Mike Shamia to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 3. This is the first of three parts. 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd.St. 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. For years, Reinhardt has attended every board meeting. She did a really good job on the mall. . Everyone must wear face coverings at all times while in the building. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: Chirsty Watz.4,680 (24.99%), Matt Alonzo4,475 (23.89%), Andrew Lawson..4,136 (22.08%), David Randelman..3,476 (18.56%), Paul Leinweber1,963 (10.48%). 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. Matt Alonzo: I am running for the Board of Education to continue the work that was started when I was elected six years ago. 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. I believe that many in the community want to be assured that the school district will have every conversation needed with the parents first and upon approval with the students, especially in matters pertaining to a childs identity, family values and emotional state. After a Sunday fire damaged Palisades Park's Lindbergh Elementary School, the building will remain closed through Friday, according to a letter from school officials. If we want students to be successful focus on academics - it worked for our previous generation. . Board members serve three-year overlapping terms with two or three members elected each year. Dr. Lake has moved our district forward very quickly in the five years since we have hired him. Districts. This year, it seems he has expanded his platform and is up to speed on more of the issues facing the district. Randelman works as a cloud computing architect at RGA. When asked why he was running, Leinweber said, restoration of academic excellence.. 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). The forum can be accessed by visiting go.lindberghschools.ws/forum. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. . I will fulfill my responsibility to taxpayers to ensure tax dollars are not wasted, and the amount of funds going toward direct educational expenses is maximized. The school board sets district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget and determines the tax rate. Seven candidates are in line for three, three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. I have helped with class parties, field trips, family reading days, and supported PTO, Dads club, and district events. TEACHERS: Our teachers have substantially larger classrooms, while they make substantially less in compensation compared to our adjacent districts. I want our community to be one that values support for students at all levels of learning, one that values teachers, and one that values respectful dialogue amongst its members. David Randelman: Lindbergh Schools is an important and central pillar of our community, responsible for the success and future of our students. . . Times and teaching methodologies are changing. The League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis will host a candidate forum for Lindbergh Schools Board of Education candidates on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom at Central Office. I can share my own example of my experience of the Lindbergh way. The teachers supported my children through ELL and dedicated everything they needed until they were proficient and successful. I also support the parent groups for Concord, ECE West, and LEAP. The municipal election is Tuesday, April 4. 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. It was a big asset for us to have Gary on the board while we did..
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