Our children and teachers are not to blame for our proficiency scores. How would you address those challenges? Alonzo: Yes. The Call endorses Alonzo. Keeping Lindbergh school district as a destination school district is also a priority, not only to serve our students, to ensure stable and growing property values. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. Times and teaching methodologies are changing. I would love to see these programs continue to grow and evolve and for more opportunities for career exploration and experience to be added. Please see the questions and answers below to learn more about the candidates. 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We must ensure data collection shows the effectiveness of these programs and be able to make changes quickly when necessary. Designing the Future. Facilities: We have a state of the art high school (that will also attract educators) that was built to enhance education and promulgate collaboration. Very dedicated, extremely involved in the district Outstanding board member, very solid in his judgement, great team player with the rest of the board, well-liked by the rest of the board, of course a Lindbergh graduate and he grew up in Lindbergh, Simpson said of Ujka. He has been on the Lindbergh Board of Education since 2017 and has three children in the district. . . The three-year terms of Jennifer Miller and Mike Tsichlis will expire in April 2022. I will work towards safe and secure buildings, oversight, transparency, and open two-way communication with the community. The election is Tuesday, April 5. It is the classroom for our kids now, in this time and place. I would like to give back to the school and community that has given us so much as immigrants to the United States, our beloved adopted new home. CLAY: I am a proud Lindbergh graduate. This has all been made possible while avoiding a tax increase. Vision for Lindbergh Schools UPHOLD Parental Rights as primary decision and care givers. Andrew Lawson: We moved 2 years ago because we lost faith in our previous school districts ability and desire to serve the best interests of our children. Alonzo: One of Dr. Lakes challenges when first hired was to increase teacher pay and reduce teacher attrition. I am truly grateful to be part of this community and hope you will consider me in the upcoming elections for the Lindbergh Schools board of education, as a positive community voice for progress within our district. He has one child who graduated from Lindbergh High School and one currently attending LHS. 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. Dr. Lake has been very well accepted in the district Teacher morale is the highest it has been since he was hired and teacher retention is no longer an issue in the district., Lawson: I am very satisfied with Dr. Lakes leadership and believe he has done and will continue to do an excellent job for our district., Leinweber: Dr. I have participated in joint Technology Advisory Committee meeting, when able and invited. 7. Board members, who receive no salary, are committed and concerned citizens who devote countless hours working on behalf of children and the educational interests of the Lindbergh community. Excellence in Learning. 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. I push to bring our ratio to levels that are equal to or better than all adjacent districts. The results were still uncertified at the time the Call went to press. Why are you running for the Board of Education? Dr. Lake has moved our district forward very quickly in the five years since we have hired him. The Call endorses Randelman. My background makes me particularly well suited to make tough decisions about where money should be spent. . Candidates who file after the first day will be listed in order of filing. 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]. 1 talking about this. The School Board for London, commonly known as the London School Board (LSB), was an institution of local government and the first directly elected body covering the whole of London.. The election will be Tuesday, April 4. Andrew Lawson: Facilities: We will always have facility needs: Truman needs a major overhaul, and we need all of our elementary schools to have separate gyms and cafeterias. 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. Balance is the answer. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. STAND on the principle of true, balanced education and critical thinking. I frequently volunteered for Flyer Wrestling & Football fundraisers, and performed a lot of video sports highlights work. Additionally, I would support the implementation of programs that help address students social and emotional wellbeing. Click here to watch the recording on YouTube. Designing the Future. I am an advocate for public schools. The Board of Education conducts paperless meetings with BoardDocs. In Lindbergh in the past, incumbents usually have won. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. . This article related to the history of the United Kingdom or its predecessor states is a stub. 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. Ujka may have an edge for the appointment since he was supported in his re-election bid by several other board members, and historically Lindbergh boards have filled vacancies with former board members. CLAY: We must ensure all children receive a quality education that includes a solid foundation in reading, writing, and math. Responses are listed in the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. Transitions are coming and there needs to be balance between what could be and what has been shown to work. Lack of inclusiveness, no matter the perspective of the driving bias, is not healthy, for our Student academics or Community. 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.. Were going to miss Kara and wish her well, Simpson said. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: I have served on numerous committees throughout my 13 years and received the Lindbergh Leaders award in 2019. . Paul Leinweber: Our biggest challenge to come are.. INCLUSIVENESS/BALANCE: We ourselves need to be inclusive in ALL regards, not just race and culture. 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. I can apply those skills to help Lindbergh meet these challenges so that the students needs are met and money is not wasted on less important items. 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. School does not look like the classroom we remember as kids. Christy Watz: My first volunteer position, in 2010, was at Kennerly Elementary as Party Coordinator for the PTP. In order to continue with success in the years to come I would like to keep focus on these programs like ELL, challenge classes and additional literacy programs. . A board school in Kempston, Bedfordshire. David Randelman: Lindbergh has a strong community who love and support not only the district but one another. Additionally, teacher salaries should ALWAYS be equal or greater than all adjacent districts average. . 8600 or andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws if you have questions. Incumbent Ujka and Dave Reinhardt tied for third place in the initial results, but in an April 8 recount, they both earned more votes and Reinhardt bested Ujka for third place by just one vote, 2,822 votes to 2,821. My second concern is giving our students the emotional and mental wellness support they need while also preserving and working with the parents as primary care and decision makers. David Randelman: Lindbergh Schools is an important and central pillar of our community, responsible for the success and future of our students. For example, current 8th graders in 2019 (pre-covid) MAP math scores indicate that 15% of students were failing with below basic scores, and this is increasing since. We are putting teaches and students in an unattainable position, from a proficiency perspective. Matt Alonzo: The greatest challenge facing the district is the ability to adapt our education practices while meeting the educational and emotional needs of our students. . It couldve been anybodys race, Tsichlis said. Experiential learning classes like this are needed to help prepare our students for success. 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. Each board could: Unusually for the time, women were eligible to win election to school boards. 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. The election is Tuesday, April 5. I believe healthy, growing public schools are critical to safe, welcoming communities. The race for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education features five candidates running for three open seats the seats of Matt Alonzo, Cathy Carlock Lorenz and Christy Watz are up for election. I will fight to meet or reduce the student to teacher ratio. For years, Reinhardt has attended every board meeting. Literacy / Curriculum: The district continues to make significant efforts to improve our curriculum but there will always be ways to improve. 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. Four candidates are running to fill two three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. Seven candidates are in line for three, three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. . Under provisions of Missouri Statute Section 115.124, if the number of candidates who file is equal to the number of positions to be filled by the election, no election will be held. The four candidates include incumbents Matt Alonzo and Christy Watz, as well as Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber and David Randelman. Excellence in Learning. . 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. 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.. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for coverage, email her at glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com. Then we should start educating them on who we and they REALLY are. 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. Filing for two seats on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education opens Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. . Describe your past and present involvement and volunteer work in Lindbergh Schools. Since then and up until today, I have held various positions: Kennerly PTP President, Sperreng PTO Secretary and President, Board of Education: Director, Secretary, Treasurer and currently Vice President. Based on current scores, your student has a better chance at winning a random coin flip than they do at being proficient in math or science. Responses are listed in the same order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. Transparency, accountability, and communication are key in developing good relationships with parents, teachers, and residents. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. series Blythe Bernhard. Members were directly elected, not appointed by borough councils or parishes. My volunteer involvement now comes from an academic for all lens. . I have also been invested in working with the administration and staff concerning community interests and last year I ran for Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. The forum can be accessed by visiting go.lindberghschools.ws/forum. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. This year, it seems he has expanded his platform and is up to speed on more of the issues facing the district. 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. Lindbergh School Board - Monday, March 14. . Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. TEACHERS: Our teachers have substantially larger classrooms, while they make substantially less in compensation compared to our adjacent districts. The school board sets district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget and determines the tax rate. We are always looking to the future. . . Read about the Lindbergh school board candidate forum here and see the candidates answers to The Calls questionnaire here. Lindbergh School Board Candidates: First of Three Parts. Roofs will always have to be replaced. 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%). Excellence in Learning. . 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. . 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. Im only stepping away from the end seat, Im not stepping away from Lindbergh. Last year my oldest son graduated with the title Mr. Their names will appear on the April 4 ballot as follows: Residents are invited to submit questions electronically or in person at the forum. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. Continuing the commitment for the Lindbergh district through education, teacher support, and communi Having Tsichlis on the board will help the city due to his links with and insight into the city of Crestwood, where Tsichlis served as a Ward 4 alderman, Simpson said. There is no single right answer for every student so it is important for the district to have a wider range of solutions to help meet each student where they are. VOSS: I have three children in the district. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Ballotpedia covers public school districts in the 100 largest cities in America by population, as well as the 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment. Our district is currently very divided on many issues. . 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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. . Teacher salaries are now in line with the top districts in the county, and plans are being made for a bond initiative in 2024 to address the lack of storm shelters and gymnasiums in three of the elementary schools. When asked why he is running, Randelman said, I believe we need more diverse voices that are for the students and their success along with representing the parents, residents and stake holders that make up our community. What do you think are the districts greatest challenges? Louis, MO 63126. What qualities make Lindbergh successful, and how can the district continue to prepare students for success in the years to come? 923 12.40 WRITE-IN. We have a bias echo chamber, at the board level, driving all decisions by 3rd parties bias lens. Louis, MO 63126. 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. By Erin Achenbach, News EditorMarch 17, 2023. . Election results are in, and the following individuals received the most votes for two three-year seats on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education: I also attend many events and activities with my four children who are enrolled in the district. Preparing our students for the future is a moving target. Watz has also served on the board since 2017. Please contact Andrea Hosenfelt at 314-729-2400, ext . . Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. I would like to promote a decision stake for teachers in curriculum selection and a channel to faster communicate when adjustments and support is needed from the administration and board of education. . What qualities make Lindbergh successful, and how can the district continue to prepare students for success in the years to come? We cannot expect students to excel academically if they do not feel safe, seen and respected., Leinweber: Understanding, identifying and agreeing on what academic excellence is and then resorting it. I have been on the Step UP committee since 2017. 2022 Elections Lindbergh R-VIII School District is a school district in Missouri . . Designing the Future. 0:53. I currently sit on the Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee. In my opinion.. until we overcome this circumstance, our children are being hurt, academically.
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