Heres a quick look at contested races on ballots in different parts of the county, excluding races where candidates are unopposed. November 1974: Wins election to her first two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners representing District 15 in Ann Arbor. Putting capitalism /Ego/Prestige and Optics above our children and their future. He is a graduate of Washtenaw Community College and Wayne State University, with two masters degrees from University of Michigan. One of my priorities that I plan to address as a Trustee include analyzing and addressing opportunity gaps in education. Address Opportunity Gaps in Education. To do this, we need to be wise with funding. McClary was elected as Washtenaw County commissioner in 1974, serving one of the districts in Ann Arbor. One day a week on virtual school especially disadvantages kids without adults at home during the day to assist them, kids with unreliable housing, and kids that need the support of the school community. The board will also be challenged to improve transparency and two-way communication with the entire community related to bond expenditures, policy decisions and issues that our learning community cares about. 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. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Paulette M. Metoyer, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine . 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%). Nov. 6, 1984: Is unopposed and wins re-election to another two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing District 9 in Ann Arbor. And who once said give me a child for 4 hours a day over 4 years, and I will have them believing anything I want them to? Since a majority of the board will be overturning this year ensuring stability is the biggest challenge and is of upmost importance. 6. I believe that its never too late to go back and choose to do the right thing, even if that thing will be difficult, so I know I am up for the challenge. -Are we fairly compensating those that interface with our children to deliver services? 4. Dr. Paulette M. Metoyer has 14 years of experience in internal medicine. 4. She had also run unopposed in the August Democratic primary. Treasurer/Washtenaw County Paulette Metoyer Clerk & Register of Deeds Gary Greiner Washtenaw County Commissioner/1st District Rod Anderson Washtenaw County Commissioner/2nd District Scott Inman Washtenaw County Commissioner/3rd District Ken Seiler Washtenaw . It will be important to measure the immediate and long term impacts of expenditures when prioritizing them in the budget. And we need to trust our teachers to do their jobs, while giving them the autonomy to deliver an outstanding education in the way that they know best. Our staff needs to be compensated justly, as they provide the social emotional and mental health support that our babies need. DATE? Detroit, Michigan. Aviva R Morady, Fred Morady, and two other persons spent some time in this place. She had run unopposed in the Aug. 3, 2004 Democratic primary. As a member of the AAPS Board, Id like to help the district revisit the way in which its existing systems and processes perpetuate inequities between schools. The couple, who live in Ann Arbor, have two children and 4 grandchildren. I will advocate for high-quality research into the issues facing public education, and ensure that the voices of Michigans rank-and-file educators are part of any proposals to help our students succeed.Make Schools Community Centers Again. Tax Payment Options To be clear, this doesnt mean Im trying to speak on behalf of BIPOC families; I plan to intentionally listen to their voices, and bring their issues, opinions, and suggestions to the board. Too many schools and teachers have supported the use of a new language with the goal of weakening boundaries, and weakening parents influence over their children. 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). DEIA -I plan to analyze DEIA needs and implement sustainable interventions to ensure these needs are addressed. Paulette Metoyer's activity stream. Im committed to reviewing current district policies and consulting with families to determine which policies are most helpful in supporting equity, and which ones are harmful. Students need to see these aspects of themselves celebrated and reflected in curriculum materials and in classroom and extracurricular activities. (The county board had been reconfigured into new districts following the 1980 census.). I will work to accomplish these goals by first meeting with each trustee to lead a clear understanding of what can and cannot be done by a strong, well-trained and cohesive board of education. She has spent 25 years working with families and doing nonprofit board and advocacy work. 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. Public education should stick within budgetary limits. Start Date Candidate Category Ad Tone Lng Title Run Time Contributor While there has been a lot of great work on behalf of students, families, teachers, educators and communities across Michigan there is still much that remains to be done, and I am up for the challenge! Successful organizations have good sustainable leadership with consistent goals. What needs to be done is to keep focused on doing what is right. Rima Mohammad. Do you have an issue you especially care about? Brian Ebon Jones-Chance (independent write-in), Bradley Joseph Manley (independent write-in), More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. All of these kids and the many more we dont know personally are doing their best to grow up and be happy. I would be grateful for your support and vote to help carry this work forward. Lets ensure teachers love being at AAPS and want to stay. Public school as an institution is under threat. Paulette Metoyer. 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. She was in her early 20s at the time, and served in that part-time role through 1988. 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. He also serves as vice president of The University of Michigan Professional Nurses Council. Re-establishing relationships with other key stakeholders in the community. Before making cuts to the budget, we focus on generating revenue instead of making cuts, i.e. Most importantly, a learning environment must be created that values each child and their needs. Mott Childrens Hospital that are AAPS students. 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. But Id like to see more of a focus on our neuro-diverse and non-traditional learners, as well as a commitment to obliterate the opportunity gap also known as the achievement gap that exists for students in traditionally marginalized populations. 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 veteran board member, my primary commitments have been preserving academic excellence and increasing equity between schools: while others see these goals as incompatible, I see them as necessary synergy. The public schools, under no circumstances should feel that they have the right to interfere with anothers respiratory function by mandating the use of unhygienic masks that forces the wearer to violate OSHA clean air standards, and place others at risk of becoming ill. Even with greater funding for public schools this past year, we are hardly out of the woods. 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. 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. For example, we are building new schools in an environmentally sustainable way. We expect them to be adults at 18 and we have done nothing to help them in adulting. Instead of using the term woke, the more accurate term is Communist. The current plan is unsustainable. She runs unopposed in the general election, and had also been unopposed in the Aug. 5, 2008 Democratic primary. A Democrat and former county commissioner for 14 years, McClary has held the treasurer's office since Jan. 1, 1997. 1. -Are the materials or training being purchased evidence-based and grounded in peer-reviewed research? We can do better. MLive has partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide information to voters. Free Income Tax Filing Assistance Available Sign up starts January 19 Read on. Re-electing me will provide for proven leadership and institutional knowledge providing stability and continuity. These two goals will provide immediate improvements for both quality of education, and quality of life for our school community. I will request for more support for teachers and staff which includes increased salaries, more manageable workloads, increased resources, and dedicated time for other activities, such as committee involvement. Per the AAPS Covid dashboard, Aug and Sept of 21/22 (with masking) reported 56 Covid cases; in only the first 3 weeks of 22/23 (no masking) there are already 516. My lived experiences have shown me that systemic racism is still harming Ann Arbor students. There is clear empirical evidence that school closings were inefficient in stopping the community spread of the disease. Check out the leagues voter guide at Vote411.org/ballot to find information about candidates and issues on the ballot. We can never let this happen again, yet some talk about introducing zoom days back into public schools as a way to address staffing shortages and budget limitations. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. 3. 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. McClary gets 59,342 votes (54.19%) compared to 50,162 votes (45.81%) for Gass. Cortina is an educational researcher, immigrant and father of two AAPS children. Van Havermaat to win re-election to another two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, representing District 9 in Ann Arbor. 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). Terms of Use | I believe that we are not preparing our children for adulthood and the world that is so different from the one we grew up in. The overview and 2022-2023 goals can be found here. Gets 3,731 votes (76.56%) compared to 1,141 votes (23.41%) for Van Havermaat. I am running to continue to keep our students and staff safe and successful. Ensuring open communication, transparency and inclusiveness of the schools to provide social, emotional and educational support to all members of our community. Additionally, there is significant evidence that student who face discrimination at school struggle with both their mental health and academic achievement. Heres whos running in the Nov. 8 election. Making our Skill Trades curriculum stronger, more visible and available any child interested in it, To have more Social workers and Psychologist in all schools. I am passionate about addressing the issues facing our city and public schools, especially surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism, transparency, community engagement and curriculum assessment. 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. In order to achieve an equitable public-school system the district ought to implement a comprehensive DEI strategy with quantitative measures of equity. Find creative ways to make PTO and PTO-like funding more equitable across our district. Treasurer | Washtenaw County, MI Make a Payment License a Dog Search for Delinquent Taxes Bid on Property Email the Treasurer News & Announcements Stay informed and connect with the Treasurer, Catherine McClary Free Income Tax Filing Assistance Available Sign up starts January 19 Read on. 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. 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. 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. Keeping our public schools in person will require continued investment in smart approaches to public health and addressing staffing shortages by truly listening to our AAPS employees about what they need. $25,000 in Housing Assistance Available Additional Info. Analyzing and addressing opportunity gaps in education to ensure consistency in education throughout the district. Treasurer Vote for not more than 1 Nanette L. Havens Trustee Vote for not more than 2 Dale Luick The AAPS general budget is balanced; I dont expect that to change and would not support moving to a deficit budget. McClary gets 91,178 votes (86.5%) compared to 14,235 votes (13.5%) for Cashman. The district needs to find ways to retain the amazing teachers we have, and keep them from burning out or going elsewhere. Earns undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. I think its time to take a step back and ensure that we are looking at the whole child, improving material conditions and removing proven sources of stress will have a dramatic effect on the quality of education our children receive. Nothing can be done without 4 votes. This is best for the safety and success of all of our students. Together. School boards cant and shouldnt micromanage education, but they should set clear priorities and demand year-over-year improvement in outcomes. When one school isnt performing as well as others, all schools arent performing as well as they could, and at the root of many student achievement problems are inequities that are made worse by misallocation of resources and systematic segregation of students by race and socioeconomic status. Some children have no choice about the hard realities they face. She received her medical degree from University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine and has been in practice for more. 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. As a parent, she has volunteered in her childrens schools and served as a board member at their Montessori school before being elected as a trustee of the Monroe County Community School Corporation in Indiana. Further progress for our district on reducing the number of days our students miss school for any reason. Salaries and benefits for our staff is a large portion of our budget and will continue to be. Pandemic impacts aside, AAPS students are academically very successful. She has been a communications professional in health care for nearly two decades. Motto: If the mall is open, schools are open. 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. My biggest priority will be to rearrange funding to reinstate universal school meals. Financially, AAPS is on very solid footing thanks to the stewardship of the superintendent over the last 9 years. Wood is a former AAPS student and current AAPS parent. It means that we properly screen and support learners that struggle or learn differently. My priorities in general for our district will be teacher compensation, high-impact use of the 2019 Bond for upgrading school facilities, finding more equitable ways to ensure our PTO and PTO-like organizations are adequately funded across the district, and activities that enhance our students experience in our schools. Lapham is a single parent who has been a registered nurse for 16 years, working as a school-based nurse practitioner in adolescent health for the last six years. And at the root of all equity problems? 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. Baskett is the owner/operator of a licensed day care home, specializing in caring for children with special needs. Communication will be a major part of my service as I will make myself accessible to all stakeholders in our school districts learning community. We have parents fighting this, insisting on a gifted and talented program instead. Information on other state, county and local primary races can be found at Vote411.org. We need to retain the teachers we do have through continuing competitive salaries, and we need to stop underresourcing them. Board chair Meri Lou Murray removes Harrison as parliamentarian and replaces him with Robert Guenzel, who served as the county's corporation counsel at the time. 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Im running for this position because I want to help all kids thrive. We need to evaluate student learning and learning loss, teacher resources and development, student resources and support, and other factors such as the inequities, especially in people of color, refugees, students with disabilities and other underserved populations. I am running as part of a slate of experienced, profession, progressive & passionate leaders who want to serve our community and ensure all voices are heard. AAPS is one of those rare school districts that has community support enough to pass a billion dollar capital bond to improve facilities and sustainability, which assists us in allocating other budget money towards student and educator needs. 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. A self-described queer, Puerto Rican Jew, Wood said her life experiences have shown her the ways the districts public commitment to equity and belonging falls short in practice for marginalized families. I want schools to stop teaching critical race theory, and start teaching kids how to critically think. Fostering community input and discussions at all levels. She was one of the founders of Ann Arbor Reasonable Return - a grassroots advocacy group that describes itself as dedicated to an evidence-based approach to pandemic school reopening.. 4. 1998 - 20079 years. I am a first generation, refugee Palestinian American who moved to the US at a young age hoping for the American dream and a better life. Kauffman is a Swedish immigrant, the daughter of a Nobel laureate and a graduate of the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism. The League never supports or opposes any candidates or political parties. As a board member I pushed to disarm the SROs in the Monroe County schools, and when the Indiana state legislature passed a bill allowing school districts to join social justice education with curricula, I very quickly wrote and passed our districts resolution to do so. 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? Equity, equity, equity. The AAPS BOE has put a lot of time into developing an Equity Plan, and Im looking forward to diving in to that work, ensuring there are performance measures in place, and then getting the plan implemented. The general fund, the majority of which covers teacher salaries, has limited flexibility is rightly spent cautiously on District priorities. Learn more | The Board of Education must have the sustained political will to address the achievement of ALL students. I also want to foster more transparency and stronger communication between the Community, Staff, Administrators and Board Trustees. 2. Theyll also decide 12 local ballot proposals. Giving each child access to a free high quality public education is a human endeavor. 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. Our kids are our future. I can teach a few lessons on how to develop a strong and cohesive school board. Think about these terms: puberty blockers, gender fluidity, minor attracted persons, institutional racism, equity (equal outcomes), equality (equal opportunities), diversity, redistribution of wealth, marginalized, and misinformation. I love the city of Ann Arbor, and want to give back. Nov. 2, 2004: Wins re-election for a third four-year term as Washtenaw County treasurer, facing only an official write-in candidate Thomas A. Burns who got 3 votes. Each candidate was asked to outline their stances on a variety of public policy issues listed below. Creating long-term solutions to the childcare issues. How can one of the best school systems in the State of Michigan, have such a shockingly high percentage of students non-proficient in math and reading? I will push the school district to doing more to help all those students who have fallen behind in their learning due to zoom school. Ensure we optimize the opportunities provided by the 2019 bond that our community provided to our schools.I believe the above goals are backed by common sense and hard data proving their importance. First, and most important, we must improve academic performance by Ann Arbor students. One important challenge right in front of us is keeping our district staffed to serve our community to the level of excellence we all expect. All rights reserved (About Us). I want to keep public schools in-person, address the harms to learning outcomes many students experienced during virtual school, and improve clear and transparent communication about district decisions. She was in her early 20s at the time, and served in that part-time role through 1988. Predicting the future is tough. Just as important is making sure all students have strong foundational literacy and math skills. For example, students at Pathways get the old Chromebooks while students at Skyline get newer ones. renting district land for UM parking and cell towers We also practice good stewardship by constantly reviewing how we may utilize the funds as we use them in alignment with our communitys values. I think this will allow us to each exhale, reflect and re-commit to our community. Baskett is the longest serving AAPS trustee, joining the board in 2003. Metoyer lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. In addition, I predict over the coming year the Board will become aware of challenges (some pandemic related, some not) that are currently hidden or havent been brought to the Boards attention. 467 Dhu Varren Rd, Ann Arbor, MI is the residential address for Paulette. The Ann Arbor Public School system seems to have no problem with the over representation of certain groups in sports teams, why is there a problem for academic achievement? All rights reserved (About Us). Nov. 4, 1980: Wins election for a two-year term on the Washtenaw County board of commissioners for District 15 in Ann Arbor, with 4,004 votes. I will work with administrators and principle to increase access to our schools to civic organizations, leaders in business, education, labor, and parents to ensure high quality offerings to AAPSs students. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. My priorities are aligned with hers: Long-term planning with short term flexibility. Join Now Donate Calendar. What are your priorities in balancing the budget? McClary gets 109,321 votes (68.53%) compared to 49,537 votes (31.05%) for Chockley. What are your goals should you be elected and how will you work to accomplish them? This means that the majority of next years school board will have served less than one term. (2) Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Catch-Up After so much remote learning, mental health issues for many students have increased, while academic achievement levels, especially in reading and math, have decreased. Her age is 74. 1/5 (2) 250 E Michigan Ave Saline MI, 48176 Show map . 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. Start Date: End Date: Type: Title: Contributor: NEWS: Date: Category: Headline: Article: Contributor 2. Im especially concerned about incidents where the district wasnt listening or taking action when racially hostile experiences were brought up. This is the one responsibility that they all share but are often unrecognized for. 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.
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