Petition removes Paso Robles School board member, special election to She has completed the last two years as the vice principal at Flamson Middle School. I worked as a para educator for three years and currently have three children enrolled in the district. Joseph Komrosky, Gonzalez and Jen Wiersma voted to hire Christopher Arend, a former school board member in Paso Robles; Allison Barclay and Steven Schwartz voted no. I sincerely disagree with him. I am a parent of two children in the district. Together with Paso Robles Magazine, mailing 30,000 monthly copies to our community, we are the best-read, most-trusted news source for our community. A lot of issues need to be sorted out in that school district, and I think I have the experience to do it, Enney said. Williams (District 4):I see myself as a community representative. For example, all children should be reading at third grade level by the end of third grade. In past years, this has been a cost split with the City of Paso Robles. I served on the PRJUSD Board for eight years, from 2013 to 2020. Third: Maintaining stable financing is an essential, ongoing issue in any district. Laurene's work with a wide cross-section of local families and experience as a mother inspired her to represent the interests of these families as a member of the Paso Robles School Board. Board members decide issues as a group and act as a single body. Ranch Life/Equine Enthusiast, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Templeton Unified School District Candidates 2022 Q&A, Fast and Furious: Paso Harvest 2022 A Winemakers Vintage, County Election Official Confident as Early Voting Begins, Voter Service Centers Open Across SLO County, State Assembly, Senate Forum Covers Diablo Canyon Closing, Economy, Housing and Climate. It also clarifies that Enney claims he is not broadly anti-LGBTQ+ but does reject what he calls "transgenderism" as an ideology. Our students must also be taught to appreciate our constitutional form of government and their own individual liberty. Maybe its better not be affiliated with a board or groups that are so narrowminded and judgmental to different views. District 2 has no additional challengers. The Districts Board of Trustees is currently elected under an at-large election system, where trustees are elected by voters of the entire District. PASO ROBLES The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) met on May 11 for a regularly scheduled school board meeting. She said their concerns included multiple false and divisive accusations against teachers, administrators and marginalized communities. Laurene D. McCoy is a lifelong Bearcat. Members of The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees listen during their meeting on June 22, 2021. Posted by Paso Robles Press | Oct 31, 2022. For the at-large seat, all three candidates are newcomers: Adelita Hiteshew, Jim Irving and Laurene D. McCoy. Some view free speech as only saying what you agree with or the narrative they want presented. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Ousted Paso Robles school board member regains seat - KCBX Adelita Hiteshew and Laurene D. McCoy did not participate. Bring a stronger sense of civility and respect among board members, staff, and our community. He is married with two daughters who both currently attend Paso Schools. A very sad state of affairs when an individual stands in their principles, beliefs, and truth, then are vilified by others in doing so. Ensure the district is making sure we have funding models to ensure programs can be effective. That said. The petition requests a special. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. And the cost to the district? We need to ensure that there are ongoing funds for maintaining the renewed bus service to the more remote parts of the district, like the lake communities. Public school education is what helped shape our nation. Peterson (District 2):I am running unopposed (and will not be on the ballot). Incumbent, Frank Triggs did not participate. The Paso Robles Joint Unified School has a new school board member. Ranch Life/Equine Enthusiast, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, 5,000 Unaccompanied Migrant Children Could be Housed at Camp Roberts, presented information on the process and criteria, SLO County Formally Requests Removal from Southern California Region, Paso Robles City Council Meeting Canceled For Sept. 21, Local Students Compete in Youth Citizenship Contest. Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Our district also allows every student, whether marginalized or not, to pursue their interests freely and safely. And five board trustees wrapped up their final terms on the board one of which was newly appointed trustee Kenney Enney. It is part of our DNA, and doubting Paso Robles is betting on the wrong horse. The AB 86 grant is a one-time funding grant of $6,700,000 with $2,000,000 going towards in-person instruction costs. The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent confirmed with KSBY Tuesday that board member Kenney Enney has been removed from office. Atascadero News Magazine Before public comment began, Arend gave a few words, Weve had an issue here, as many of you know. 5: Providing the resources that teachers identify they need to ensure a quality education. However, this has created a fair amount of strife in meetings, and I have not had the support of the board members yet. They have been taught by dedicated and professional teachers, coached by hardworking coaches, and served by excellent administrators. The learning loss due to COVID is something that I think districts are struggling with nationwide. SLO County District 2 recount requested, clerks office under fire, SLO County Government Center to be named for Katcho Achadjian, Man airlifted to hospital after crash at Oceano Dunes, Crystal Seiler appointed SLO County Superior Court judge, Newsom appoints Michael Kelley SLO County Superior Court judge, PG&E conducting aerial patrols above San Luis Obispo County, Charges filed against three suspects in rural Arroyo Grande fatal shooting, Former Oceano official facing punitive damages in harassment case, SLO High School officials buried sexual misconduct allegations for years, Grover Beach planning Grand Avenue improvements, Attacker stabs man at Pismo Beach bus stop. I hold this community with high regard, and I think that to be an effective board we need to focus on ensuring our children have the best education possible for their future success. We need to spend the onetime funds on limited programs like those aimed at getting students back to performing at grade level and technology upgrades. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree. I also have spent time volunteering in this community, and listening to their needs and hopes. Irving (At-Large):Make sure the District complies with State laws and regulations. Williams (District 4):1) Continue with a close monitoring of the budget reports in monthly meetings. "A special election happens because of, I think, a really unique and urgent situation. Many people find that very rhetoric trans-phobic. Over the past 20 years that Hollander has called Paso home, she's been an active community member. My name is Sondra Williams, and I was born and raised in this community. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in the South County region, including Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and Grover Beach. Learning is often hard work that requires time and focus in a safe environment. There were no comments from the public during that meeting, and Board member Chris Bausch raised concerns over how the hearing was advertised to the public. As in this case, it was different from those wanting to control the board, so it is deemed hateful. Here are the remaining candidates responses, organized by candidate and in alphabetical order. The recruiting phrase used in the past by the U.S. Army says it all: Be all you can be. Every student should develop their full potential. Morro Bay Life Send Correspondence To: San Luis Obispo County Office of Education . These goals can be achieved within the next five years and further advanced afterwards. Carr has taught for 21 years and has been a district lead in GATE education. We lost one of our blue line people here in the county yesterday, Luca Benedetti, detective. The board itself should have chosen someone less divisive. Good News Real News Your Hometown News, Atascadero News I would like to see us keep the school libraries open for two hours after school to provide students with additional homework help. Kenney Enney won the school district's special election by a margin of almost 8.6% of the vote, according to the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder's Office. one is a Butler Bear, one is a Bearcat, one is a United States Sailor, and one is a Texas Tech law student. Thank candidate for sharing their information on Voter's Edge. It is going to take a while to get us back to where we were and beyond. Williams (District 4):We need to provide our educators and paraeducators with a living wage to ensure retention and their ability to effectively educate our students. Sale price: $49.99. 2) Ensure that upcoming projects using one time funds do not have high costs to continually maintain. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 25, with open session beginning at 6 p.m. Paso Robles Press is the communitys top-ranked news source for Paso Robles, since 1889. Together with Paso Robles Magazine, mailing 30,000 monthly copies to our community, we are the best-read, most-trusted news source for our community. You also have the right to placate or parse words in an attempt justify Mrs. Alvords willingness to aggressively overturn the legally, and rightly appointed Mr. Enney by the PRJUSD board. Good News Real News Your Hometown News, Atascadero News I see a lot of people in the echo chambers of Facebook, like Nextdoor and Protect Paso, when all they do is complain about everything that's wrong, Hollander said. We must also improve academic discipline. I was so appalled this summer by the aggressive attempts by the established political parties to elect partisans to non-partisan positions that I decided to offer my candidacy as an option for voters to choose from. PASO ROBLES The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board has four seats open, three districts, and one at-large seat. I plan to find creative ways to make communications with families easily digestible and not only summarize the ongoings of several meetings in one spot but also provide a clear and concise calendar to make getting involved easy. The district is working diligently to address learning loss, but it is integral that we dont let up. Because this resolution proposed the change would be based on 2020 census data, which has been delayed due to the COVID pandemic, on Apr. I understand the magnitude of this position. PASO ROBLES The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board has four seats open, three districts, and one at-large seat. Goodbye drought, California reservoirs bursting with water, PG&E conducting aerial patrols above San Luis Obispo County, Newsom appoints Michael Kelley SLO County Superior Court judge. Brad Powlowski informed the Board how the second hearing was advertised: The Public Hearing Notice has been posted on the Districts website (homepage), Facebook, School Sites, District Office Bulletin Board, newspaper ad (The San Luis Obispo Tribune), and PR Daily News online. I dont know what the best answer is, but I think that sitting with our educators is a great start. Sources for the funding will come from CARES and AB 86 (Expanded Learning Opportunity and In-Person Instructional Grant). Petition removes Paso Robles school board member, special election to be held. Paso Robles USD Parent Association She graduated from Paso Robles High School in 2003 and has lived in Paso Robles for the past 24 years. I would like to see the end to resolutions that set these populations aside, and more specific language that protects them included in safety policies. "Any expenditure for a special election is of concern," Dubost added. Editors note: Some responses have been edited for length or clarity. Jim Cogan is a parent of two PRJUSD students. Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Candidates 2022 Q&A Part I A petition to oust a Paso Robles School Board member was successful. I am running unopposed in Area 2. Ballots go out for Paso Robles school board election - KSBY News "When we were advised of this probability, we immediately reserved money to cover it, so it does not come from any existing project or any other assigned budget. I am the Vice President of the Heritage Ranch Owners Association Board, Chair of the Paso Robles Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee, an Elder at Highlands Church, and serve on the Board of Directors of both the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and the Paso Robles Recreation Foundation. The candidates statement in its entirety is provided below, with the exception of Chris Arend, Peter Byrne, Frank Triggs, Adelita Hiteshew, and Laurene D. McCoy, who did not participate. It comes from our reserves," said Dr. Curt Dubost, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent. Williams (District 4):1:Ensuring the aquatic facility is designed and developed in a manner that is maintainable and a source of pride for the district. Trustee Area 4 - 2026. Board member from 2018 to present. First: The 36th Street site should be retooled to create a neighborhood (community) elementary school in which we can focus resources on getting the students up to speed in reading, writing, math, science and American civics so that they can succeed in their further education. This is very apparent by the actions and comments about Mr. Enney. Assembly Bill (AB) 104 would require local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement a temporary interim retention policy by Jun. Together with Paso Robles Magazine, mailing 30,000 monthly copies to our community, we are the best-read, most-trusted news source for our community. Currently, there is nothing being done to stop that marginalization on campus. Former Paso Robles school board member hired as CRT expert | San Luis If they wish to translate it themselves, they can, and that will be the end of this subject until further notice.. My Top 3 Priorities Oh, wait a minute, its not about being fair, honest, and open. Peterson (District 2):Keep our district fiscally solvent, making good decisions to ensure there is money for classroom, teachers, and improving student achievement. Laurene D. McCoy | Voter's Edge California Voter Guide Atascadero News Magazine Paso Robles Press Heres how candidates compare, SLO is closing overnight parking site for homeless people. Hundreds of people in Paso Robles sign petition to oust school board member There goes even more important resources.
