Note: Supreme Court elections are nonpartisan and candidates party affiliation will not appear on the ballot, though they are nominated by political parties to run. We as a country seem to have given up on school integration--it peaked in 1987 and is now at Brown vs. Board of Education levels. renting district land for UM parking and cell towers We also practice good stewardship by constantly reviewing how we may utilize the funds as we use them in alignment with our communitys values. After this election, the newly elected trustees will be inexperienced to the actual work (vs. campaign promises) and to working together as a team. As long as these inequities are allowed to persist, well have weaker student achievement than we should have in this district. I am not a one-issue candidate. We focus on what is best for the students so that teaching and learning is fully supported. All people are not the same and are not capable of the same performance. An efficient and effective way to deliver individualized learning is via digital technology. First, it is crucial to get community input for our districts budget prior to finalizing and implementing a budget. I am the only incumbent running for re-election. What are your goals should you be elected and how will you work to accomplish them? YES Paulette Metoyer Ann Arbor Township 1 467 Dhu Varren Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 YES Bill Boring Ann Arbor Township 1 1738 Warren Road Ann Arbor MI 48105 YES Robert L. Baird Ann Arbor Township 1 3990 Thornwood Ct. Ann Arbor MI 48105 YES Eileen Weiser Ann Arbor Township 1 855 Colliston Rd. 3. Prior to her election as Washtenaw County treasurer, McClary worked in the private sector as a stockbroker and investment advisor. She had run unopposed in the Aug. 3, 2004 Democratic primary. Metoyer lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. It was a disgrace to witness the uncivil interactions among trustees over the last year. Washtenaw County treasurer Catherine McClary (Dem) Paulette Metoyer (Rep) District 1 county commissioner Jason Maciejewski (Dem) Rod Anderson (Rep) District 2 county commissioner Sue. Brian Ebon Jones-Chance (independent write-in), Bradley Joseph Manley (independent write-in), More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. As a veteran board member, my primary commitments have been preserving academic excellence and increasing equity between schools: while others see these goals as incompatible, I see them as necessary synergy. He is concerned about AAPS decisions and policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an over-reliance on Zoom-school instead of in-person classes creating what he said are substantial learning deficits in reading, math and social learning. As a psychotherapist, he said he is very aware of the mental health challenges of children today, post-COVID.. I believe we have some solutions in our community for the childcare and labor issues. Nov. 2, 1982: Defeats Republican Karl J. Edelmann to win re-election to her another two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing District 9 in Ann Arbor. Per law, our budgets are audited and always available to the public. Her birth date was listed as 31-03-1948. She has been a communications professional in health care for nearly two decades. She has served on a variety of volunteer boards and commissioners, including the task force on sustainable housing; the Adoptive and Foster Parents Support Group; the Government Finance Officers Association (former member of its executive board); the Michigan Government Finance Officer Association (former board member); and the Michigan Association of County Treasurers (former board member). Im worried that the teachers will be blamed (rather than the pandemic) and Im concerned that this will be added to teacher performance measures that are already inaccurate and ineffective. McClary was elected as Washtenaw County commissioner in 1974, serving one of the districts in Ann Arbor. LocalWiki is a grassroots effort to collect, share and open the worlds local knowledge. Why should we continue to benefit from our white privilege, while so many brown and black children who live just outside our school district, remain trapped in failing schools? Publication of candidate statements and opinions is solely in the interest of public service and should NOT be considered as an endorsement. DEIA -I plan to analyze DEIA needs and implement sustainable interventions to ensure these needs are addressed. AAPSs decision to ignore the CDC and NEA guidance on continuing protections for those at highest risk for Covid is a huge concern for me. We must do all we can so children reach their full potential so they can attain their academic and personal goals. Spencer attended public school, was raised by two public school teachers and is a parent of public school students. The Board of Education must have the sustained political will to address the achievement of ALL students. The pandemic school closures made these persistent disparities even worse, and we have to act. In my personal anti-racism work, Ive learned that the best way to fight this racism is to get involved at the local policy level. Lets start by developing a strong sense of community to solve these issues, with students, parents and teachers. AAPS succumbed to the temptation to follow populist opinions rather than following the science - a cardinal mistake with negative consequences for many students, specifically those with minority background and those living in poverty. If I am unable to accomplish these goals, It wont be because I didnt have the will to get it done. This can be difficult to do when loud privileged people are working against this. As a member of the AAPS Board, Id like to help the district revisit the way in which its existing systems and processes perpetuate inequities between schools. She previously served on the East Lansing School Board and other governing boards, which she said helped her develop collaborative skills to be able to understand complex issues, and diverse viewpoints to get things done. She also has done educational policy work in the Michigan House of Representatives. Together. Additionally, it is crucial that we ensure equitable funding throughout the district schools.Some of my priorities include: 1. Her age is 74. This, in the same school district, is unacceptable. We have to give them every opportunity to succeed academically, and in life. Im running for this position because I want to help all kids thrive. He is a graduate of Washtenaw Community College and Wayne State University, with two masters degrees from University of Michigan. How have we as a society, become ok on any level with the removal of 13 year old girls breasts, or castrating a 13 year old boy in the name of gender transition? Cortina is an educational researcher, immigrant and father of two AAPS children. I believe there are some local viable long-term solutions. Aug. 10, 1982: Defeats Gerald Faye in the Democratic primary for District 9 on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing Ann Arbor. Successful organizations have good sustainable leadership with consistent goals. -Are the materials or training being purchased evidence-based and grounded in peer-reviewed research? Catherine McClary is the Washtenaw County treasurer, a full-time elected position. Before and after school care need to be a priority for our districts working families. Meet the candidates running for the Dexter School Board in November, Ann Arbor Democrat faces Ypsilanti-area Republican in Michigan Senate race, Saline has 5 choices for 3 City Council seats. Elections 2022 See also: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Michigan, elections (2022) General election General election for Ann Arbor Board of Education At-large (4 seats) Mott Childrens Hospital that are AAPS students. (The county board had been reconfigured into new districts following the 1980 census.). Based on the data, I plan to implement interventions and initiatives that can address these gaps and provide increased resources and support, such as dedicated time for teachers for development/training and extra tutoring for struggling students. 4. Allowing uncontrolled spread will take us right back to classrooms without teachers, or school days and buses canceled from staff illness. She runs unopposed in the general election, and had also been unopposed in the Aug. 5, 2008 Democratic primary. Motto: If the mall is open, schools are open. DATE? (Photo from The Ann Arbor Chronicle.). Although my background is not in finances, I am aware that 85% of the approximate $300 million tax revenue for the Ann Arbor Schools, go to teacher and staff salaries, medical costs and retirement funds. She was one of the founders of Ann Arbor Reasonable Return - a grassroots advocacy group that describes itself as dedicated to an evidence-based approach to pandemic school reopening.. Our kids are our future. Providing them with the best public education and learning environment we can is an important aspect of their daily lives.Growing up, my familys dinner table conversations were most often about life in and around public schools. We have an opportunity to used the $1Bn AAPS infrastructure bond to invest to invest in: improving building efficiency using LEED green standards; renewable energy sources like solar and geothermal; and to transition the transportation fleet to electric. One issue I particularly care about is literacy equity. While in high school, she volunteered to tutor elementary school children who were behind in their classwork. James is a child advocate and nurse, with two children who have gone through AAPS and another still attending. ask force on sustainable housing; the Adoptive and Foster Parents Support Group; the Government Finance Officers Association (former member of its executive board); the Michigan Government Finance Officer Association (former board member); and the Michigan Association of County Treasurers (former board member). It will be up to us, then, to ensure that the budget we do have is used to directly enhance student achievement, bringing it back to pre-pandemic levels. Do you have an issue you especially care about? Policies and strategies I would pursue include: Identify and implement research-based modalities for improving social, emotional and physical needs of students; Improve services and implement evidence based strategies to help children struggling with mental health; Ensure that teachers, students, and administrators, and para-professionals are supported. As the school board is changing so is the leadership at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor City Council. Gets 3,731 votes (76.56%) compared to 1,141 votes (23.41%) for Van Havermaat. It is also wonderful to see strong advocates for our children, who are the teachers. The board of education needs to get back to business at meetings, not promotional videos, and keep the community informed about progress on these challenges every step of the way. Keeping our public schools in person will require continued investment in smart approaches to public health and addressing staffing shortages by truly listening to our AAPS employees about what they need. As I said in the last question, improving air quality and ensuring students are fed has been proven to show increases in positive educational outcomes. As the pandemic recedes, we still see students who still have needs related to crises that were exacerbated during the worst of the COVID outbreak. Without this feeling of safety and belonging, learning has a hard time taking root and flourishing. Do you agree with opening the Ann Arbor School system, or not? McClary gets 1,031 votes compared to 395 votes for Faye. Ann Arbor Public Schools have many strengths that other districts do not have, and that includes the diverse representation of people and expertise, the strong teachers and staff, and the strong academics. McClary gets 59,342 votes (54.19%) compared to 50,162 votes (45.81%) for Gass. This is the one responsibility that they all share but are often unrecognized for. The overview and 2022-2023 goals can be found here. Im especially concerned about incidents where the district wasnt listening or taking action when racially hostile experiences were brought up. Addressing the labor shortage which has been a national problem for a long time. 1/5 (2) 250 E Michigan Ave Saline MI, 48176 Show map . Metoyer is a physician with 20 years of formal classroom education. November 1974: Wins election to her first two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners representing District 15 in Ann Arbor. There is no one main issue on which Im running, but I believe public schools are critically important to education, democracy, and building community. Meeting with people impacted by virtual-only school and hearing their stories has made it clear that we need to improve how our board of education operates. Paulette Margaret Metoyer, MD is an internal medicine doctor and primary care doctor who practices at Richard J Foster D O P C located at 250 E Michigan Ave in Saline, MI 48176 (Washtenaw County). Address Opportunity Gaps in Education. Kids first, politics last. Too many schools and teachers have supported the use of a new language with the goal of weakening boundaries, and weakening parents influence over their children. School must be safe, and all our students deserve to feel like they belong, full stop. An unwillingness to make the changes. Nov. 4, 1980: Wins election for a two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners for District 15 in Ann Arbor, with 4,004 votes. I will advocate for implementing high-quality research from orgs like: Lauch Michigan, The Skillman foundation, and National Center for Educational ExcellenceLet educators educate. We are a progressive county, a blue dot in the state of Michigan, and we need to do better. The achievement gap is really an opportunity and resource gap. Ann Arbor Public Schools has always been known for its robust arts programs and I will fight to preserve those programs.Yet another priority will be staffing and other resources for students with special needs. I believe my experience, knowledge, energy and advocacy skills can be a positive influence on the boards collaborative process so that the decisions made will result in creating a school district that continually strives for that goal. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Terms of Use | We are confusing our children, and schools have been part of this process. I will push the school district to doing more to help all those students who have fallen behind in their learning due to zoom school. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I will work to accomplish these goals by first meeting with each trustee to lead a clear understanding of what can and cannot be done by a strong, well-trained and cohesive board of education. Learning to sustain a district post-pandemic. The popularity rank for the name Paulette was 1497 . An unwillingness to be uncomfortable for change to occur. Our website website can be found here: https://www.communitycenteredcandidatesforaaps.com/. McClary gets 109,321 votes (68.53%) compared to 49,537 votes (31.05%) for Chockley. I would also engage the educators, parents, the business community students, and everyone with a stake in public education to collectively determine a plan for funding and implementing the strategies from the Launch Michigan Framework (www.launchmichigan.org; the National Center of Educational Excellence and the Economy (www.ncee.org); Detroit Disability Power (https://www.detroitdisabilitypower.org); Center for Disability Justice (www.disabilityjustice.org) and the Therapist Neurodiversity Collaborative (www.therapistndc.org).Detailed policy proposals including how to develop Effective Teachers, Principles, and Administrators are available at: www.jeremylapham.info. DATE? He is a scientist trained in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics who has been working in health care research and development to discover new medicines for patients. This will take many discussions and forgiveness. First, I want the school district to make it very explicit that it has learned from its recent mistakes and will assure parents that there will be no COVID related school closings unless urged by public health officials. Salaries and benefits for our staff is a large portion of our budget and will continue to be. My goals are to 1) do all that I can to keep the public school system focused upon educating children in the skills of reading, writing (including script), mathematics, history, geography; and 2) to see that public education stays within its lane and that a clear line is drawn in delineating what the public school and its agents are and are NOT allowed to do under the auspices of education.. All of these kids and the many more we dont know personally are doing their best to grow up and be happy. 2. 3. School boards cant and shouldnt micromanage education, but they should set clear priorities and demand year-over-year improvement in outcomes. Candidates in this contest and votes received: Catherine McClary (72.6%), Paulette Metoyer (27.4%), Rejected write-ins (0.1%), Unassigned write-ins (0.0%), Undervotes (6.6%), Overvotes (0.0%), Invalid Votes (0.0%), Total Votes Cast (0.0%), and Total Ballots Cast (0.0%). When one school isnt performing as well as others, all schools arent performing as well as they could, and at the root of many student achievement problems are inequities that are made worse by misallocation of resources and systematic segregation of students by race and socioeconomic status. How can one of the best school systems in the State of Michigan, have such a shockingly high percentage of students non-proficient in math and reading? Retain our top professional teachers, and make sure they feel good about their futures. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. She was 22 years old at the time. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This will also positively impact student achievement. Improving student achievement is attainable when the correct resources are given to address achievement issues on a consistent and equitable basis. Trustees of Barton Hills Village (five seats, nonpartisan), Manchester Village president (nonpartisan), Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees (four seats, nonpartisan), Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees (three seats, nonpartisan), Oakland Community College Board of Trustees (two seats, nonpartisan), Schoolcraft Community College Board of Trustees (three seats, nonpartisan), School board races and uncontested candidates. ANN ARBOR, MI Voters across Washtenaw County have a long list of local and state-level races and ballot proposals to decide in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 8. Before making cuts to the budget, we focus on generating revenue instead of making cuts, i.e. Just as important is making sure all students have strong foundational literacy and math skills. I care about keeping the momentum of success. We can never let this happen again, yet some talk about introducing zoom days back into public schools as a way to address staffing shortages and budget limitations. I want schools to stop pulling kids away from their parents influence. She received her medical degree from University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine and has been in practice for more. Many people do not live up to the values they espouse. Analyzing DEIA needs and implementing sustainable interventions to ensure these needs are addressed. She said her perspective as a refugee, person of color and growing up in poverty and her experience as a scientist, educator and healthcare worker qualifies her for the board. Nov. 4, 2008: Wins re-election for a fourth four-year term as Washtenaw County treasurer. Though the district incurred an unanticipated $5.9 million in staffing costs during the COVID school closure, its likely those costs will recede. The general fund, the majority of which covers teacher salaries, has limited flexibility is rightly spent cautiously on District priorities. But that doesnt mean that we here in Washtenaw County need to give up on it. Locally, at the board of education level, our challenge is to build back confidence in our public schools, show that we can raise learning achievement for all students, provide wise oversight of public funds, and create the broad community support we will need when some of the current local bond funding the Ann Arbor Public Schools rely on comes to an end. Communication will be a major part of my service as I will make myself accessible to all stakeholders in our school districts learning community. McClary gets 4,085 votes (76.03%) compared to 1,285 votes (23.92%) for Edelmann. Van Havermaat to win re-election to another two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing District 9 in Ann Arbor. As a leader, Im more swayed by data and by examples of innovative, effective policy than I am by the most strident voices in a room: Im most interested in bringing all voices to the table, particularly those who arent being heard. My experiences and expertise will be an asset to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. As a board member I pushed to disarm the SROs in the Monroe County schools, and when the Indiana state legislature passed a bill allowing school districts to join social justice education with curricula, I very quickly wrote and passed our districts resolution to do so. Predicting the future is tough. I love the city of Ann Arbor, and want to give back. This means that the majority of next years school board will have served less than one term. 4. Public school administrators are acting out of their realm of expertise in issuing such mandates and they are physically and emotionally harming children. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Safe to share ideas, take risks, to fail sometimes and to know their emotions and individuality is valued. Paulette Metoyer. Why/how did this happen? McClary receives 118,889 votes, or 99.14%. Paying our teachers well. She had also run unopposed in the August Democratic primary. Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. For one thing, Im excited to be in a position to directly impact equity-focused decisions, and make sure people from historically excluded backgrounds have a voice in those decisions. In addition to this just being the right thing to do as a district that prides itself on equity, there is significant evidence that adding HEPA filtration units to each classroom and ensuring that children are fed during the day has a significant, positive effect on educational outcomes. We live in Anns Arbor. A commitment to equity, making sure the children who need the resources, such as tutors, reading specialist, mental health support, get the help they needed to enable them to feel that school is a safe place to make mistakes and learn from them. She is unopposed in the general election and had also run unopposed in the August Democratic primary. Most importantly, a learning environment must be created that values each child and their needs. 7th Congressional District representative, 12th Congressional District representative, University of Michigan regents (two seats), Michigan State University trustees (two seats), Wayne State University governors (two seats), Dexter City Council (three seats, nonpartisan), Saline City Council (three seats, nonpartisan), Ann Arbor Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Augusta Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Dexter Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Lima Township Board of Trustees (two seats), Northfield Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Pittsfield Township Park Commission (five seats), Scio Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Superior Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Sylvan Township Board of Trustees (two seats), Webster Township Board of Trustees (four seats), York Township Board of Trustees (four seats), Michigan Supreme Court justice (two seats). Lapham is a single parent who has been a registered nurse for 16 years, working as a school-based nurse practitioner in adolescent health for the last six years. 3. We need to evaluate student learning and learning loss, teacher resources and development, student resources and support, and other factors such as the inequities, especially in people of color, refugees, students with disabilities and other underserved populations.

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