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. School Boards cannot solve issues related to poverty, non-supportive parents or student motivation to achieve. Feb. 5, 1975: At a county board meeting, county clerk Robert Harrison acting as the board's parliamentarian refuses to recognize McClary in the roll call, charging that she "violated her oath of office" by participating in a local lottery that had a pound of "Colombian Gold" marijuana as its grand prize. One area to look at is the way we implement Schools of Choice. Some of these will be both critical and urgent in terms of needing to be solved. 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. Spelling and grammar were not corrected. The challenges that will face the Board of Education, then, are challenges of building the future while shoring up the present. As a life-long educator, I have advocated for children and adult students my entire adult life. -Are we fairly compensating those that interface with our children to deliver services? My goals is to get a real equitable plan for AAPS, one that states /define the problem,has measurable outcomes, SMART Goals, and objectives with assigned accountability. Once assessed, a teacher needs to develop an individualized learning plan. The county treasurer is authorized by the Michigan Constitution and state law to serve as the county's banker and investment officer. Although the Ann Arbor Public Schools are known for excellence, there has been little progress on improving the education outcomes for minority, low income and special education students. I am running to continue to keep our students and staff safe and successful. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 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. Were finally recognizing the importance of having mental health resources available for our teenagers, but I want to work on ways to increase those resources at the elementary level now, too. County Treasurer Vote for not more than 1 Catherine McClary Democrat Paulette Metoyer Republican Water Resources Commissioner Vote for not more than 1 Evan N. Pratt . The local interpretation of state law is up to us on that, and we need to take a closer look at the way we are implementing it here in AAPS, and think outside the box about ways of implementation that will actually *increase* equity between schools. I want schools to stop teaching critical race theory, and start teaching kids how to critically think. Short and long term health consequences, and the financial stress of taking time off work to care for a sick child are disproportionately affecting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled communities and working class families. Our staff needs to be compensated justly, as they provide the social emotional and mental health support that our babies need. I want to make sure that ALL students, ALL families, and ALL communities are considered and consulted when policy decisions are made. Analyzing and addressing opportunity gaps in education to ensure consistency in education throughout the district. Paulette M. Metoyer, MD | Internal Medicine Doctor in Saline, MI 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. As the school board is changing so is the leadership at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor City Council. Kids first, politics last. She grew up in Kentucky before earning a bachelors degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor degree from Duke University. McClary gets 4,085 votes (76.03%) compared to 1,285 votes (23.92%) for Edelmann. School is the one place no matter your race, your socioeconomic background or where you come from, all of our children come. For the 2020 election in Michigan, the primary is Aug. 4 and the general election is Nov. 3.Milt Klingensmith | MLive.com. What are your goals should you be elected and how will you work to accomplish them? 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. I will advocate for implementing high-quality research from orgs like: Lauch Michigan, The Skillman foundation, and National Center for Educational ExcellenceLet educators educate. Washtenaw County, Michigan Page 2 of 2 Judicial Judge of Circuit Court 22nd Circuit Non-Incumbent Position Built with love by, Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MMFLA), Washtenaw County Road Commission Winter Maintenance, Washtenaw County Weekly Road Work Schedule, 2019 Washtenaw County Health Department Annual Report, Military & Overseas Absentee Voter Application, Important information about property taxes, Community Center Advisory Committee Meeting 3/2/2023 5:30pm, Volunteer at the Washtenaw County Dispute Resolution Center, Serves on the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund, Superior Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, Washtenaw County Critical Incident Stress Management Team. 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. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Who's running in the November 2020 election in Washtenaw County Nov. 4, 1986: Defeats Republican David J. They have been involved with dividing us along racial lines, instead of unifying us around American identity. 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). (Photo from The Ann Arbor Chronicle.). Dr. Paulette Margaret Metoyer M.D. (The county board had been reconfigured into new districts following the 1980 census.). Student achievement is going to improve once all students feel welcome and included just as they are, without expectation that they need to change to fit a kind of mold. I can teach a few lessons on how to develop a strong and cohesive school board. $25,000 in Housing Assistance Available Additional Info. Before and after school care need to be a priority for our districts working families. Ward Schmidt has more than 35 years of experience as a teacher in rural, urban and suburban schools in five states, including AAPS Scarlett Middle School. This will provide immediate results toward improving student achievement. Aviva R Morady, Fred Morady, and two other persons spent some time in this place. 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). Pandemic impacts aside, AAPS students are academically very successful. School segregation. Baskett is joined on the ballot by Kai Cortina, Jacinda Townsend Gides, Jamila James, Lena Kauffman, Jeremy Lapham, Paulette Metoyer, Rima Mohammad, Susan Ward Schmidt, Barry Schumer, Andrew Spencer, Leslie Wilkins and Alex Wood. Salaries and benefits for our staff is a large portion of our budget and will continue to be. All of these kids and the many more we dont know personally are doing their best to grow up and be happy. Property Taxes | Washtenaw County, MI Home Your Government Departments I - Z Treasurer Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Tax Process Learn about the property tax process and timeline for delinquent taxes. An efficient and effective way to deliver individualized learning is via digital technology. Per law, our budgets are audited and always available to the public. 1/5 (2) 250 E Michigan Ave Saline MI, 48176 Show map . Public school as an institution is under threat. Paulette Metoyer at Citizens for Free Speech Paulette M. Metoyer, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine . 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. The school board was hit with some unnecessary nastiness that should to be addressed before we can comfortably come together. She received her medical degree from University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine and has been in practice for more. She said she wants to ask hard questions and work collaboratively to make decisions as a board member. 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. 4. We have parents who fight standardized testing. An unwillingness to make the changes. See Copyrights. I would be grateful for your support and vote to help carry this work forward. MLive has partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide information to voters. One issue I particularly care about is literacy equity. After this election, the newly elected trustees will be inexperienced to the actual work (vs. campaign promises) and to working together as a team. The first four goals are: 1) to hear from our community 2) Enhance our work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility 3) Continue to enhance academic, social, emotional and mental health supports and 4) Remain committed to providing and expanding before and after-school care. 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. Prior to her election as Washtenaw County treasurer, McClary worked in the private sector as a stockbroker and investment advisor. Catherine McClary - Ann Arbor - LocalWiki Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom. The AAPS general budget is balanced; I dont expect that to change and would not support moving to a deficit budget. An organizational budget is, effectively, a statement of values- we spend money on the things that are important to us. For instance, if we concentrate all students in need in Title I schools, in classrooms that are too crowded for them to thrive, we dramatically handicap their achievement. 4. Also, increase training focused on mental health. Paulette M Metoyer, Ann Arbor Public Records Instantly This means that the majority of next years school board will have served less than one term. She also has served on other nonprofit boards for the last nine years. Wilkins has degrees in both music and psychology from the University of Michigan. Public education should stick within budgetary limits. 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. As a researcher, clinician and educator, I have strong critical thinking and analytical skills that can help assess opportunity gaps in education and factors associated with these gaps. A students ability to learn is determined by a number of factors outside of the classroom (e.g., hunger, homelessness, poverty, violence, mental health, and unsafe environmental conditions); therefore we need a comprehensive approach to ensure that students have access to high-quality health care, financial support, and out-of school opportunities that support their success. McClary gets 109,321 votes (68.53%) compared to 49,537 votes (31.05%) for Chockley. Mike Merrick. They are all strong enough to get through and grow in the process. If more children of a particular group end up being chosen then so be it. Earns undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. School must be safe, and all our students deserve to feel like they belong, full stop. Mott Childrens Hospital that are AAPS students. Schumer worked in public schools for 23 years as a clinical social worker, working with children with emotional and behavioral problems, as well as students with educational disabilities. It does not mean another $10 million in technology funding on more apps and devices, some of which are hardly used and parents dont want. He has taught at three universities part-time, including the University of Michigan. Lastly, I will support professional learning for our districts educators so they are current with evidence-based teaching strategies that are based in peer-reviewed research. Instead of using the term woke, the more accurate term is Communist. This influenced my choice to become a teacher to make sure every child has access to a quality public education. I believe there are some local viable long-term solutions. We lost students during the pandemic as many families left for private and charter schools that were in person and with school-based childcare. Social-emotional learning needs to be a top priority for all grade levels, and mental health resources need to be more readily available to students, but especially for our younger students. There is no one main issue on which Im running, but I believe public schools are critically important to education, democracy, and building community. McClary gets 59,342 votes (54.19%) compared to 50,162 votes (45.81%) for Gass. If we are serious about improving academic achievement, we must broaden our scope to include the ways we are inadvertently damaging student capacity for achievement through our inaction on social issues like racism, queerphobia and ableism. WHEREAS Governors, mayors and county sheriffs across the nation are declaring states of emergency under the guise of protecting the public from the coronavirus, 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. Also, Governor Whitmers recently approved budget will give Michigan districts $9,000 per pupil, which is the highest amount in state history. These problems reflect a changing and chaotic society. Candidates for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education include: (top row, left to right) Barry Schumer, Jacinda Townsend Gides, Alex Wood, Paulette Metoyer, Jamila James, Leslie Wilkins and Andrew Spencer; (bottom row, left to right) Jeremy Lapham, Rima Mohammad, Kai Cortina, Susan Baskett, Lena Kauffman and Susan Ward Schmidt.Photos provided. -Is money being spent on physical facilities in a way that is environmentally sustainable with an eye to the future?I intend to help facilitate substantive discussions on how we fulfill our fiscal responsibility as a board based solid information and data. The Board of Education must sustain a political will to allocate the necessary resources so that each child may learn in the best proven way. The treasurer's primary responsibilities are to safeguard public funds and to collect and account for the revenue used to operate programs for county residents. For example, we are building new schools in an environmentally sustainable way. To do this, we need to be wise with funding. First, it is crucial to get community input for our districts budget prior to finalizing and implementing a budget. Earns designation as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). 1998 - 20079 years. Wood is a former AAPS student and current AAPS parent. These two goals will provide immediate improvements for both quality of education, and quality of life for our school community. 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). For a district that very vocally prides itself on equity, choosing to allow the federal program to expire with no backup plan, giving families only a few days notice that school would start without the meals theyd relied on for 2 years was a shocking choice. 10 Ann Arbor-area races, ballot proposals to watch in 2022 election I love the city of Ann Arbor, and want to give back. As a veteran teacher my top priority has always been to make sure my students felt the classroom and the school was a safe place. This will take many discussions and forgiveness. She has spent 25 years working with families and doing nonprofit board and advocacy work. Analyzing DEIA needs and implementing sustainable interventions to ensure these needs are addressed. The district needs to find ways to be more competitive, to retain the amazing teachers we have, and keep them from burning out or going elsewhere. Since a majority of the board will be overturning this year ensuring stability is the biggest challenge and is of upmost importance. Catherine McClary walking in the Ann Arbor July 4, 2012 parade. 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. A total of 84 students from Washtenaw County were among the more than 16,000 students nationwide selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. My biggest priority will be to rearrange funding to reinstate universal school meals. Learning to sustain a district post-pandemic. We expect them to be adults at 18 and we have done nothing to help them in adulting. ANN ARBOR, MI - While three members of the Ann Arbor School Board whose terms expire at the end of the year have opted not to seek re-election, there is no shortage of interest from the community in filling those seats, with 13 candidates vying for four seats in the Nov. 8 general election. My goals are to address these key areas: 1. 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. I care about keeping the momentum of success. The things I will consider as I prioritize budget items include: -Does the expenditure forward the mission of giving each child the education and support they need to be successful? Re-electing me will provide for proven leadership and institutional knowledge providing stability and continuity. McClary gets 1,031 votes compared to 395 votes for Faye. Before making cuts to the budget, we focus on generating revenue instead of making cuts, i.e. I see my role as a School Board Trustee as ensuring that the district prioritizes success and happiness for ALL students. Washtenaw County treasurer Catherine McClary (Dem) Paulette Metoyer (Rep) District 1 county commissioner Jason Maciejewski (Dem) Rod Anderson (Rep) District 2 county commissioner Sue. Lets remember that the ultimate responsibility of schools is to create adults who are literate in reading, math and sciences, and who can critically think, enabling them to be part of our great American civilization. Gets 3,731 votes (76.56%) compared to 1,141 votes (23.41%) for Van Havermaat. While in high school, she volunteered to tutor elementary school children who were behind in their classwork. Rima Mohammad. 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%). Treasurer | Washtenaw County, MI Start Date: End Date: Type: Title: Contributor: NEWS: Date: Category: Headline: Article: Contributor 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.. I would pursue a revenue strategy focused on providing student-centered funding, with specific emphases on improving outcomes for students experiencing poverty, geographic isolation, English language learners, special education, and career and technical education. Just as important is making sure all students have strong foundational literacy and math skills. McClary gets 91,178 votes (86.5%) compared to 14,235 votes (13.5%) for Cashman. The alteration in body chemistry from CO2 (the same CO2 that the environmentalists abhor) that results from these masks is extensive but the long term consequences are currently unknown, as this has never been done in the history of the world. 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. All people are not the same and are not capable of the same performance. 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. All responses in the voter guide were submitted directly by the candidate and have not been edited by the League of Women Voters, except for a necessary cut if a reply exceeded character limitations. 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. Fostering community input and discussions at all levels. Spencer attended public school, was raised by two public school teachers and is a parent of public school students. Except where otherwise noted, this content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. We can solve these problems if these groups feel appreciated and included. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Also, our top-notch educators need to be trusted to do their job in ways they know are best for students. He also serves as vice president of The University of Michigan Professional Nurses Council. Catherine McClary at an October 2012 candidate forum. County Treasurer's Office Phone Number: 734.222.6600 County Treasurer Email Address: [email protected] County Treasurer Website Property Tax and Assessment Statistics Tax Rate History (Millage Rates) Pay Property Taxes Online Customers have the option of making one time payments online with no registration required. PDF Washtenaw County Voter Guide November 3, 2020 Im an advocate for students of color, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students with special education needs. The Board will need to think ahead on processes to enable rapid shared understanding of challenges and how to move forward. Im especially concerned about incidents where the district wasnt listening or taking action when racially hostile experiences were brought up. Teachers and Staff -I plan to assess and address burnout in our teachers and staff. Learn more | We are a progressive county, a blue dot in the state of Michigan, and we need to do better. James is a child advocate and nurse, with two children who have gone through AAPS and another still attending. 6. She is unopposed in the general election and had also run unopposed in the August Democratic primary. All rights reserved (About Us). Special education is also something we need to ensure is prioritized. What needs to be done is to keep focused on doing what is right. McClary gets 5,335 votes (53.01%) compared to 4,729 votes (46.99%) for Byrnes. Im running for this position because I want to help all kids thrive. Finally, we need to improve public trust by having the board provide more communication direction and leadership to the Ann Arbor Public Schools superintendent and administration. The popularity rank for the name Paulette was 1497 . Her birth date was listed as 31-03-1948. 2. Equitable access to high-quality affordable education is essential to addressing inequality in our communities and to close the opportunity gap. Establish a merit based program and abandon the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, which rewards those who have not achieved and punishes those who have by denying them the fruits of their labor. There is clear empirical evidence that school closings were inefficient in stopping the community spread of the disease. For our students, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach that invites the community to be a part of reducing disparities in learning outcomes and restoring much needed public school services to families, such as before-and-after school-based childcare. I would like to see a strong free tutoring system in place for eligible students, i.e. 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. More information about me and my platform can be found here: www.jeremylapham.info. My priorities are aligned with hers: Long-term planning with short term flexibility. She has been a communications professional in health care for nearly two decades. My lived experiences have shown me that systemic racism is still harming Ann Arbor students. We have parents fighting this, insisting on a gifted and talented program instead. 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. Social and political messages have no place in our classrooms. We focus on what is best for the students so that teaching and learning is fully supported. I will prioritize teacher and staff salaries.
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