I spoke at a board meeting to support teachers a few years ago. I believe in teaching to the student and going back to the proven programs that constitute the Lindbergh Experience, this is what we must maintain and emphasize to continue being a top district this community expects. . Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Please see the questions and answers below to learn more about the candidates. 923 12.40, WRITE-IN. 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. 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. Closed 1922. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for coverage, email her at glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com. This is the first of three parts. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. 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. Its kind of a crazy feeling, she said of earning the most votes. This just scratches the surface. . 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd.St. Are you satisfied with the leadership of Superintendent Tony Lake? Designing the Future. 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%). Louis, MO 63126. TEACHER RESOURCES: Finding qualified teachers in the future will be a tough proposition. What do you think are the districts greatest challenges? CLAY: Teachers are one of the districts greatest assets. . These programs have greatly expanded the opportunities available for high school students to explore more course offerings and to prepare for college or a career once they graduate. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: CLAY: There has been a decline in academics in our district over the last several years. VOSS: The biggest challenge is the budget, in that it is not unlimited. Randelman unsuccessfully ran for the board in 2022. David Randelman: I have served on committees, providing In-class AP career counseling, and supporting the Lindbergh Strings program (FORTE). Additionally, we are working to have dedicated assistant principals at every elementary, ensuring adequate staffing to allow each campus to be successful. In Lindbergh in the past, incumbents usually have won. . VOSS: Lindbergh is thinking of what lies ahead for our students. . Click here to watch the recording on YouTube. To address these challenges I will support the work of our teaching and learning board advisory committee as they continue to study the needs of our students and how to best meet those needs. Excellence in Learning. Questions may be submitted electronically through Thursday, March 9. Education was still not free of fees. Board President Kathy Kienstra swore in new members Jennifer Miller and Mike Tsichlis last week, replacing outgoing board members Gary Ujka and Kara Horton. ** These patterns are remarkably similar across the board. 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. Her appointed successor will serve a 10-month term, and the year left in Holloways term will be one of four Lindbergh seats up for election next year. Lindbergh Board of Education Election Results, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). I am an advocate for public schools. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. . It couldve been anybodys race, Tsichlis said. I will fight to meet or reduce the student to teacher ratio. Excellence in Learning. I am a parent of two children in the district, former teacher, active district volunteer, current Lindbergh Board member and work with young children with disabilities. 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. Designing the Future. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. A non-profit coalition whose mission is to help students make smart choices regarding alcohol and drugs. Balance is the answer. 923 12.40 WRITE-IN. * Source: SchoolDigger.com** Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd.St. Why are you running for the Board of Education? Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. Teach them to be proud of where they come from. . . 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. School boards were abolished by the Education Act 1902, which replaced them with local education authorities. I also attend many events and activities with my four children who are enrolled in the district. Literacy / Curriculum: The district continues to make significant efforts to improve our curriculum but there will always be ways to improve. I wont accept those odds for any of our children. School boards were public bodies in England and Wales between 1870 and 1902, which established and administered elementary schools. Members were directly elected, not appointed by borough councils or parishes. Take our poll: Would you be in a favor of a no-tax-rate-increase bond measure in 2024 for Lindbergh Schools facilities? Continuing the commitment for the Lindbergh district through education, teacher support, and communi Most recently, the board filled the vacancy created by Vic Lenzs appointment to the State Board of Education with former board President Mark Rudoff, who did not run when Ujka won the seat. The board will interview them in public and vote on the new member in a special meeting May 9. 8600 or andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws if you have questions. My goals are to continue and promote excellence in education, seek research-proven programs that can support children with learning disabilities, promote transparent communication, promote parental involvement, and to meet every child where they are at so we can best prepare students for success in academics and in life. Name: David RandelmanOccupation: IT/Principal Cloud Computing ArchitectLindbergh Resident: 10 years, Name: Jennifer MillerOccupation: Early Intervention TherapistLindbergh Resident: 17 years, Name: Carrie ClayOccupation: Stay-at-Home MomLindbergh Resident: 37 years, Name: Julia VossOccupation: AttorneyLindbergh Resident: 8 years. Alonzo: Yes. I cherish the privilege I was given to work those teams of 10 to 40 growing young boys to men, to teach values in character, challenge, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. All board agendas and minutes for regular meetings, special meetings, workshops and advisory committees are available in BoardDocs. As a Board of Education member, I would address these challenges by continuing to educate myself through participating in MSBA (Missouri School Board Association) conferences, continuing my education on trends across the nation, asking good questions, listening to stakeholders to hear their point of view, collaborating with others, and making well researched decisions while thinking of the effects for the future. I have served on numerous committees throughout my 13 years and received the Lindbergh Leaders award in 2019. The Call endorses Alonzo. Each day Ron and Maxine Flewett wait for the phone to ring, hoping it is the news they have waited 20 months for. I am passionate about serving others and making a positive impact in our schools and community. The budget will be affected by inflation and logistical shortages resulting from the pandemic. . Opened 1876 for just 16 pupils. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). . In my opinion.. until we overcome this circumstance, our children are being hurt, academically. We must plan for this now via improved workplace environments (student teacher ratios, pay etc.). Transitions are coming and there needs to be balance between what could be and what has been shown to work. 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. . Alonzo: One of Dr. Lakes challenges when first hired was to increase teacher pay and reduce teacher attrition. . DIRECTOR LINDBERGH SCHOOLS (Vote for ) 2 (WITH 43 OF 43 COUNTED) KAREN ROUSH SCHUSTER. 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. 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.. It is the classroom for our kids now, in this time and place. The Call endorses Thuston. As elected representatives of the citizens of Lindbergh Schools, the seven-member Board of Education serves as the governing body for the community's public school system. . I frequently volunteered for Flyer Wrestling & Football fundraisers, and performed a lot of video sports highlights work. series Blythe Bernhard. Randelman works as a cloud computing architect at RGA. Responses are listed in the same order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot. The unofficial election results provided by the St. Louis County Board of Elections are: Watz is a career coach with Christy Watz Coaching and IMPACT Group. Click here to watch the recording. I have helped with class parties, field trips, family reading days, and supported PTO, Dads club, and district events. Robert Foerstel and Mark Rudoff are seeking reelection to the board. 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. RESTORE Challenge classes and encourage excellence in education. Lindbergh Schools is committed to making our websites accessible for visitors with disabilities. She has three children, one in college, one at LHS and one at Sperreng. . He has two children, one who graduated from Lindbergh Schools and another in first grade. This is an ongoing process and we are continually implementing new strategies to ensure our web content is accessible for all audiences. EXPLORE explicit evidence-based instruction in reading for all elementary students 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.. Early this week, Ujka, who was elected in 2014 and named a Lindbergh Leader this year, confirmed that he plans to apply for the open position and see what happens. The Call endorses Watz. During that time we hired our current superintendent, implemented free full day Kindergarten for all Lindbergh families, and successfully passed prop R to secure finances to update Lindbergh High School and provide secure vestibules in all Lindbergh Schools. Five candidates have filed for three 3-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. . . Alonzo is a teacher with the Parkway School District. I would like to give back to the school and community that has supported us. Now a private dwelling (semi-detached) and Grade 2 listed. 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. . 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. RANDELMAN: One of the shared community concerns is the decline of Lindbergh school rankings from a top school district in the state to 76th place* and in student academic performance. 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). Excellence in Learning. BALANCE IN ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY: Finding balance and inclusiveness for all the student and parental views on educational practices can be difficult. Please contact Andrea Hosenfelt at 314-729-2400, ext . A call for the terminations of Lindbergh Schools Superintendent Jim Simpson and Chief Financial Officer Charles Triplett set the tone for another contentious board of education meeting on Aug. 9. 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. Randelman. Seven candidates are in line for three, three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. He has been on the Lindbergh Board of Education since 2017 and has three children in the district. Country Board School in Devon near South Molton. The election is . Additionally I served on the Lindbergh Football Board for 1 year. The election is Tuesday, April 5. The candidates gave the following responses to The Calls questionnaire: What issue do you consider the single most important issue in this race? 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. They are politically motivated and have no vested interest in our student academics. 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. Election results are in, and the following individuals received the most votes for two three-year seats on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education: The four candidates include incumbents Matt Alonzo and Christy Watz, as well as Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber and David Randelman. LHS congeniality (yes, I am very proud of him) and I truly tie that success to our district. If I have the privilege to serve, I will work together with our district to understand the causes, find solutions, close these gaps and meet the needs of all our students. A board school in Kempston, Bedfordshire. The municipal election is Tuesday, April 4. The community is also encouraged to watch the district's Board of Education Candidate Forum, which was held Monday, March 14 and moderated by the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis. Election Information for Board of Education Candidates, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). March 31, 2023 Lindbergh school board Five candidates incumbent Matt Alonzo, Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber, David Randelman and incumbent Christy Watz are running for three open seats on. 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. Additionally, teacher salaries should ALWAYS be equal or greater than all adjacent districts average. Voters re-elected Karen Schuster and Mike Shamia to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 3. 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. 5 school board elections in Liberty, Lee's Summit, Independence, North Kansas City, Raytown, Blue Springs, Hickman Mills and Park Hill school districts. Matt Alonzo: I have served as a director on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education for the past 6 years. He is the father of three children in the district. Candidates should call 314-729-2400, ext. Preparing our students for the future is a moving target. 7. I also want to preserve our districts focus on academics and support for our teachers.. 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. During that time I have also served on several board advisory committees, teaching and learning, technology, finance, facilities, and HR. This event will be both open to the public, and streamed and uploaded to the district's YouTube channel. 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]. Lawson is senior manager at Amerens Digital Command Center. . 45 .60, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 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. . 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. Board members serve three-year overlapping terms with two or three members elected each year. Four candidates are running to fill two three-year terms on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education. Should the need arise, I am confident the public would support a tax increase., Lawson: I will support the development of additional no-tax-rate-increase bond issues as well as exploring new and creative ways to solve challenges., Leinweber: Lets try something new Consider leasing buildings or field names to local businesses., Randelman: My hope is that with Proposition R we will have the budget for the coming years to improve our existing infrastructure and security needs With the new higher tax assessment, we should be able to avoid additional taxes unless a special need arises., Watz: In 2024 we are targeting another no-tax-bond issue to make renovations to Truman Middle School I will support this plan, no-tax-bond issues do not raise taxes and allows us to make upgrades., Grant Historic Site awarded for special project. 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.. The new member will be sworn in May 10. I know Mike is also very focused on being a board member who is here for the students, Simpson added. 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. I also support the parent groups for Concord, ECE West, and LEAP. We feel, and we believe residents will agree, that things have been going pretty well in Green Park. . Less than 41% of our students are proficient in mathematics. 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. I have seen these traits in our young growing boys for over a decade. Designing the Future. 2026, 2030 and every 4th year. This school district is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. Mehlville School Board - Tuesday, March 15, sponsored by The Call Newspapers. At the moment, we are able to fund all operations under our current budget. . Lindbergh Board of Education Election Results from April 4 Voters elected Christy Watz, Matt Alonzo, and Andrew Lawson to the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, April 4. Matt Alonzo: Success in Lindbergh Schools can be found in the new additions to the high school, a state of the art athletic complex, secure vestibules in all Lindbergh Schools, and staff that continue to make student learning a priority. There are students and families within our district that are struggling to be seen and heard and deserve the same access to excellent education as any student that onto one of our campuses. Kathleen O. Kienstra and Vicki Lorenz Englund respond to a questionnaire about their candidacies for the school board. Roofs will always have to be replaced. 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. 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. Five candidates incumbent Matt Alonzo, Andrew Lawson, Paul Leinweber, David Randelman and incumbent Christy Watz are running for three open seats on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education Tuesday, April 4. . While serving on the Board of Education, I volunteer in other positions to give back to our community like: Lindbergh House Tour Committee, Project Graduation, Bandstanders, and Friends of Flyerettes. 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. Lindbergh clearly understands that education must evolve to continue to meet the needs of our students and serves as an innovation leader in Missouri to pioneer new ways to prepare our students for their future. 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. Meet the 2022 Board of Education Candidates, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). MILLER: Our teachers and staff make Lindbergh successful. Designing the Future. Lindbergh School Board Candidates: First of Three Parts. 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. 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. 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. 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. . 1 talking about this. 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. 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. Cathy Carlock Lorenz, 10561 Twilight Drive, is an assistant principal at Parkway Central Middle School. 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. Lack of inclusiveness, no matter the perspective of the driving bias, is not healthy, for our Student academics or Community. Paul Leinweber: Our biggest challenge to come are.. INCLUSIVENESS/BALANCE: We ourselves need to be inclusive in ALL regards, not just race and culture. I would love to see these programs continue to grow and evolve and for more opportunities for career exploration and experience to be added. The election will be Tuesday, April 4. David Randelman: My first and primary concern is regarding our academics; Based on current available data from DESE (Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) we are at ~50% proficiency in Math, English, and Science from over 80% 10 years ago, and are performing less even compared to our neighboring school districts such as Kirkwood. I will push for early intervention geared towards reduced teacher student ratios at the elementary levels first, to leverage the results in middle school years, with the goal to continue the ratio reduction in additional upper classes, moving forward.
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