Sharp's platform emphasizes building on CCS academic programs, focusing on fiscal responsibility, providing kids with a broad subject range to study, and improving what he defined as a declining focus on academic achievement. With my children graduated, it is time to give more back to the school community that helped my parents raise me, and helped me raise my children. At Noblesville, two of the five seats are up for election. There are two (2) Board of Education seats up for election. A Carmel resident of 9 years, Shapiro is the father of a seventh grader at Carmel Middle School and director of programs at the Simon Youth Foundation, which partners with public schools nationwide to provide alternative pathways to graduation for students at risk of dropping out of a traditional classroom. endobj The group campaigned on a platform that included academic excellence, transparency and parental rights; the latter has become a rallying cry for those who believe schools are teaching critical race theory a theoretical framework thats been conflated with diversity, equity and inclusion and promoting LGBTQ identities. 'We're not giving up': Failed 'anti-CRT' legislation fueling school board races, Meet the candidates for the Carmel Clay School Board. /K false I think this has just been terrible for the morale of our teachers. /Count 1 Three candidates running for the Carmel Clay school board Jenny Brake, Greg Brown and Adam Sharp - are running a joint campaign with the hopes of flipping the majority of the board to lean more towards their conservative values. Distance learning is a poor substitute for what our students have come to expect from the District. We have over 1,000 members. I probably bear the responsibility for that perspective and that idea, Sharp said. The slate of Kouka, Nelson-Williams and Nichols was selected by the Support CCS political action committee, an organization co-founded by Nicki McNally and other CCS parents and community members in late 2021 in response to Unify Carmel, a group that formed earlier that year and identified declining test scores and the districts diversity initiatives among its concerns. /ProcSet [/PDF /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI /Text] Greg Brown is running for this seat and is retired after having worked more than 35 years in the manufacturing industry. At the same time, parents will have a choice between the options, as we will continue distance learning for those who are not comfortable returning their students to school. Candidates have accused each other of unfair attacks and of damaging campaign materials. Avi said theyll continue to pay close attention to politics. Many of the yard signs throughout Carmel this campaign season have been a bit more crowded than usual, as two three-person slates of candidates have been campaigning for three seats in the Nov. 8 election for the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees. All residents may vote on the two available seats, as well as the Districts budget. /ExtGState << I believe in the CUSD leadership team, and our teaching staff. Besides the two slates running for school board, three candidates are running independent campaigns. Sharp lost by fewer than 1,000 votes, about 2.5 points, to incumbent Jennifer Nelson-Williams. Submitted. Some previous positions he has held are systems consultant for OneAmerica, manager for Salesforce and quality assurance manager for Baker Hill, according to his LinkedIn page. Miller acknowledged that it will be hard to find consensus among people who have fundamental disagreements over what should and should not be discussed in the classroom. Posted at 7:07 AM, Oct 21, 2022 and last updated 6:16 PM, Oct 28, 2022 INDIANA On Wednesday, WRTV reported Free to Learn Coalition, a national group, created a deceptive and unofficial school board candidate website for Carmel Clay's School Board Candidates. I have taught Advanced Placement Biology, middle school special education science, started and run a GED program, partnered with Cornell University, planned over 50 field trips, been a consultant with the College Board, and run an alternative school. /Kids [11 0 R] We must keep Carmel safe from COVID and I am prepared to work for our students!. Pallastrini said the district must continue to follow all state and county guidelines to ensure a safe learning environment. << "We hope that everyone takes the time to view these videos and follow up with the candidates to ask questions and have . In Carmel and elsewhere in Hamilton County, schools were accused of teaching critical race theory and pushing liberal ideologies on students. /Type /Pages /ProcSet [/PDF /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI /Text] Three candidates running for the Carmel Clay school board - Jenny Brake, Greg Brown and Adam Sharp - are running a joint campaign with the hopes of flipping the majority of the board to. McNally said she reached out to the Hamilton County Republican Party about Support CCS candidates appearing at their events but did not receive a response. The district extends into Marion County, and some precincts there had not yet been reported. I have seen firsthand the importance of education in empowering women and families to achieve their full potential. Sharp's platform emphasizes building on CCS academic programs, focusing on fiscal responsibility, providing kids with a broad subject range to study, and improving what he defined as a declining focus on academic achievement. /Length 9 When Tadikonda and his family moved to Carmel in 2004, they quickly felt welcomed and at home, even though there werent many other residents around that looked like them. As we move through the waiver process, it is clear we need to prepare and execute a plan for a hybrid return. Brown acknowledged that at the time he chose to run, he didnt know many parents of current students in the school district. The Carmel Central School District Board of Education comprises seven members elected by district residents at the annual election and budget vote held each spring. We need to get our schools open as soon as possible, but this must be done safely while following COVID safety guidelines. >> Long did not respond to a request for comment. Many qualified candidates who believed in the vision of Support CCS expressed interest in running, McNally said, but the PAC wanted to endorse a slate, in part, to reduce the chances of splitting the vote between them. The event will be livestreamed on Carmel Education Foundation's Facebook Live page from the Carmel High School Auditorium, but will not be open to the public due to social distancing . The idea that theres widespread indoctrination of students is a result of a media landscape that has amplified isolated incidents and made-up stories, Valant said. When you have people, like, verbally talking about outright banning your presence from a classroom, it's startling and worrying, Avi said about rhetoric they heard during the campaign. According to unofficial results Tuesday night, one of those candidates secured a seat on the board. So we've grown very quickly, she said. >> Jake Odello, 29, has been working as the director of food safety for a local agriculture company for the past five years. Box 296 /Type /Pages endobj The statewide ILEARN test will look different over the next few years as the Indiana Department of Education works to redesign the test. After being sworn in last weekto the HSE board, three of the just elected members were nominated by the fourth new member to be president, vice president and secretary. endstream Nelson-Williams is endorsed by the Support CCS PAC. ?4"LZvFEqe3Du3ICW(vCkpo:=T+NO!i:4;nlxORs%P8385YNl`>Jl%+"f) BD ik Yb1-s(h{xfU00krZ1=p5RK* jnzyle"@bq$8[% U.)Ys.rZk*mIZo>LH8Q8.JC?Kqt tD8IlNBdGaW$xmF F.5 . They say indoctrination of students isnt a real issue. As a member of the Board of Education, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our schools are safe and supportive environments where all students have access to the education and resources they need to succeed. Losing the superintendent during the early stage of this crisis was ill-timed and I think added to frustrations and a lack of trust, she said. /S /Transparency Odello said figuring out how to maximize success operating in the new normal of the pandemic is the most important issue facing the district, noting the coming flu season means things are unlikely to change soon. They won decisively; the slimmest margin of victory was more than 14 points. ! Direct campaign contributions are not the only way organizations can be involved in the Nov. 8 Carmel Clay Schools Board race. Brown is running against candidate Jake Nichols. This year, however, as school boards across the nation have faced increased scrutiny and criticism for their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, diversity initiatives and other matters, it appears to be happening more often, according to Andy Downs, director emeritus with the Michael Downs Center for Indiana Politics. In addition to her years of experience in consulting, Long also worked for years as a teacher, mainly taking jobs in elementary education, and was the director of a daycare for three years. stream Long Jennifer Nelson-Williams (incumbent) Adam Sharp District 3 Gregory (Greg) S. Brown Jake Nichols We did have serious reservations and concerns about our future in the Carmel Clay school district, he said. "We aim to create a thoughtful, unbiased and nonpartisan atmosphere where each candidate has an equal opportunity to respond . >> Overall, Miller said shes satisfied with the results of the past election cycle, and shes already looking toward the future including the 2024 school board election and potential property-tax operating referendum to replace a levy set to end in 2024. She retired in 2020, and thats when she said a parent approached her about concerns over what is being taught in the district. On his campaign website, Nichols said he supports the overall direction of the school and its guiding principles, such as ensuring students are at the center of decisions and recognizing that fiscal responsibility is important in achieving the schools goals. It has hosted candidates at events, and it released an ad on Facebook supporting them. I am committed to ensuring that our schools are equipped with the resources and support they need to thrive in a difficult world post-graduation. Carmel Clay Schools has announced four finalists for the vacant District 2 seat on the school board: Nicki McNally, Jennifer Nelson-Williams, Jonathan Shapiro and Venkata Tadikonda. << 13 0 obj 9 0 obj Jennifer Nelson-Williams was selected to replace former board member Pam Knowles, who stepped down Sept. 13, 2021. Conservative candidates vying for seats on local school boards in Hamilton County grabbed majority control in one district and picked up seats in two others, according to final, unofficial returns. Longs platform centers around unifying students, teachers, parents and faculty to create an environment that fosters students success during and after CCS. 2023 www.indystar.com. Some of her goals she hopes to accomplish if elected include having every student feel safe in schools, working toward a common goal of student success and creating an environment where all students can grow and thrive. There is no denying that teachers spend money out of their own pockets . /Contents [25 0 R 26 0 R 27 0 R] CARMEL A slate of nine candidates, including two incumbents, are running for three spots on the Carmel Unified School District's board of education this fall. /Type /Catalog Learn more and see a list of locations at, hamiltoncounty.in.gov/226/Polling-Locations, Night & Day diversions October 25, 2022, Anonymous campaign mailings potentially unlawful. 0^z=/P(5QAMrB~`tk/t'1vKp/(#h$m}JfZ]Ed[Qts9 aw=c5)iH^yp3z]JS Brown also doesnt believe students should be asked to share their pronouns. /Kids [9 0 R] I am committed to being a voice for those I represent and pledge a student-first approach and transparency for parents and taxpayers alike.
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