. Paid for by the Moore County Democratic Party. 2022 Candidates - Moore County Democratic Party I started hearing that cry for help and I started seeing the sad faces on our teachers and hearing they were planning on leaving, then I started to see my friends take jobs in other districts, she said. 910.725.0965 Not endorsed by any candidate or candidate's committee. Until last year, the ACC was on the same timeline as the Camp Easter Road school, but the county was reluctant to finance two schools without voter approval. School Board Policies; Security Protocols and Public Gathering Guidelines; Strategic Plan; Board Meeting Archive; Committee Meetings Archive; Departments; Superintendent of Schools. Sampson also earned a masters degree in counseling while working for the schools. Our school numbers, even with the new Montessori school, increased this year, and we really werent expecting much of an increase. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. TOWN OF ABERDEEN MAYOR (VOTE FOR 1) Precincts Reported: 2 of 2. As a print subscriber, you also have unlimited digital access. "Lieutenant Governor Gilcrest recognized Vision to Learn as an important resource for providing students with access to glasses to support their academic success," Wheeler said. Nonpartisan Plurality. Im not running for the board of ed because of that position; Im running as a parent whos concerned about the future of our schools.. Third grade is widely considered a critical point in the acquisition of literacy skills. I knew I had to step up for them and for the students and paint a clear picture of whats been going on in our schools and to be the voice of reason and experience. As a print subscriber, you also have unlimited digital access. In response to the mission statement, Sampson said that the schools celebrate patriotic holidays and military service in general and that the children of foreign service members who attend Moore County Schools have always participated. As a military spouse she thrust herself into advocating for students and community youth organizations wherever she lived. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Lansing school board member Kurt . The law has seen major pushback from parents, teachers, and school officials, who feel that a standardized test at the third grade level is not a true indicator of a students long term success. Moore County voters this month will eliminate one of the five Board of Education candidates running for two at-large seats in a race that could ultimately shift the boards voting dynamics. 2. I believe that everybody ought to be a Renaissance person, man or woman, be all you can be as the Army used to say. But they said the district cant do any of that without more funding from the state and county. Robin Calcutt grew up in Pinehurst, the daughter of an elementary school teacher and a fireman, and now lives in Southern Pines. Davis is opposing school board chair Pam Thompson on the November ballot. Candidates in the at-large race offer a combination of experiences in the military and in the field of education. The sitting board recently revised it to state that all students will graduate equipped to become proud and successful citizens of the United States of America.. Sampson, whose children graduated from Pinecrest, said shes running to address those systemic problems that affect the experiences that all children, not just those connected to the military, have in school. Moore County Board of Education District III Pam Thompson Moore County Democratic Party 175 W. New Hampshire Avenue | Southern Pines, NC 28387 PO Box 5588 | Pinehurst, NC 28374-5588 910.725.0965 info@mooredems.org Paid for by the Moore County Democratic Party. We have great teachers in Moore County, but where you have a lot of teachers, where you have a lot of police, where you have a lot of maintenance folks, youre going to have some that go above and beyond, and youre going to have some that dont, he said. The current filing fee is $5.00 for each municipality except Robbins, which is $10.00. Davis said that the schools themselves are probably contributing to tardiness thanks to chronic issues with the districts bus scheduling. Those board members Robert Levy, David Hensley and Philip Holmes opposed face mask requirements, waged debates over social studies curriculum and Critical Race Theory and obstructed social-emotional learning surveys with allegedly communist leanings over the last 18 months. We revisited our facilities plan and took a second look at what was in the best interests of our county with regard to these old schools.. She served a full term on the school board between 2006 and 2010, when the board laid the groundwork to finance and build the West Pine Elementary and Crains Creek Middle schools. Shannon Davis is a devoted spouse and parent, who like Americans nationwide, is committed to public education reform in light of declining student performance and the uncovering of a "woke" agenda in Moore County. - Committee Closed, Strickland for Pinehurst That was a good sign. Candidates from 36 states completed the survey. The five possible district designations are Exemplary, Advancing, Satisfactory, Marginal, and In Need of Improvement. With the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic behind it, Moore County Schools is under pressure to make up for time . I felt like I was a voice for many people, not just parents and children but also employees just asking questions about how to do this, when did this take place, what to do here, so I feel like when my job ended people in the community still needed help, he said. Candidates Waste No Time Filing for '22 Election - Moore County Eachcandidate must file a Statement of Organization(CRO-2100A) thatformallynamesthe committee andnames a treasurer. If we want our schools to be successful, then we have to step up and let everyone know that we want a culture that cares and wants to have the best education possible for the children of Moore County.. In addition, the day will begin with the first Lynchburg Elementary PTO . Or, call customer service at 910-693-2487 for help. (e) The filing fee for the primary or election shall be fixed by the governing board not later than the day before candidates are permitted to begin filing notices of candidacy. Questions concerning a candidates obligation to file an SEI should be directed to the State Board of Elections, (919) 733-7173. Thats something the current board has tried to accomplish since it cut teachers to balance the budget in 2018, but Benway thinks it can be accomplished without additional revenue by cutting district-level positions. PO Box 5588 | Pinehurst, NC 28374-5588 When the school board started hearing concerns about social studies curriculum and Critical Race Theory last spring, one of the most consistent voices was Pauline Brunos. How you express that in a manageable process Im not certain yet. UT Extension agent Brenda Hannah will also be assisting through 4-H. Superintendent Chad Moorehead reported that student enrollment is up from last year, with 481 enrolled students at Lynchburg Elementary and 426 enrolled at Moore County High. Calcutt said that keeping the best teachers in the district requires a culture of respect for them as licensed professionals. . Like Benway, Bruno is skeptical of the school boards consistent requests for an increase in Moore County Schools local operating budget. Were socially promoting these kids. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. When they get to sixth and seventh grade, they are drowning. They said they were pretty much booked between now and when early voting began.. That school will draw students from Sandhills Farm Life and Vass-Lakeview, which have been overenrolled for several years. A statement showing the expenditure is filed at the appropriate board of elections in the form required by the State Board of Elections. The committee may only be the candidate, but it is a committee and is subject to the regulations of candidate political committees. Offices whose candidates must comply: The Following Public Servants G.S. Those cuts have included popular year-round and dual language programs, as well as teaching positions in fourth grade and up that have led to ballooning class sizes in those grades. Calcutt went on to become a lead teacher for instructional technology at Union Pines, a forerunner of todays digital integration facilitators. The current president of the women's club, Pauline Bruno, is offering herself up as a grassroots candidate for Moore County School Board in the next round of elections. Ken Benway retired from active duty in 1993 and settled in Whispering Pines in 2004. High 69F. At many schools, a much lower proportion of minorities perform at grade level than their white peers. All contributions in excess of $50.00 must be made by check, draft, money order, credit card, debit or other noncash method. Election | County of Moore NC Sampson said that the new approach may be effective, but said that the schools need to invest more in our classrooms in the form of more teacher assistants and smaller class sizes to see the best results. Supervising college students getting their first teaching experiences in public schools around the region gave her a front-row seat to what happened when the pandemic set in two years ago. Moore County Schools made academic growth in the last school year, but the grades still reflected what educators call learning loss from virtual learning during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both Calcutt and Sampson have spent time as district employees. Policies of the League, which is nonpartisan, dictate that the group cant hold a forum without the majority of candidates. PDF Moore Board of Elections Candidate List Grouped by Contest If we really want to see better outcomes and scores in those lower grades for our at-risk students, then we put the resources back in the classroom that we know they need, she said. The commissioners are very much on board right now with school construction, but I think theyve probably bitten off about all they can chew at this point and all the community can afford.. for 30 days, Free Another K-5 school on Camp Easter Road is under construction now, funded with a private bank loan. All six Moore County Board of Education candidates took the same stage earlier this month to air their stances on everything from academics and absenteeism to hot-button topics like gender issues and whether the schools are appropriately instilling patriotic values. Choose wisely! As a board member, Sampson pledged to thoroughly research matters that come before the board and listen to all perspectives before making a decision or even offering an opinion. Clark is also a parent with two children in the schools: one at Pinehurst Elementary and one a Pinecrest freshman. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Higher wind gusts possible.. Mostly clear. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Pinehurst Village Hall. I was really excited to see the 7-0 budget approval from our current board. In the first meeting of the Moore County School Board since the August elections, all board members up for re-election retained their seats and the former chairs retained their roles. Subscribe today and support local community journalism. Leach, a Seven Lakes resident, did not respond to multiple requests by The Pilot for an interview. You have permission to edit this article. I think we have absolutely great teachers here. Shannon Davis and Pam Thompson ran in the general election for Moore Board of Education District 3 on November 8, 2022. This includes access to the electronic replica edition of The Pilot. Election Features Three Seats for Moore County School Board Terrance Ruth, a social work professor at N.C. State University and candidate for mayor of Raleigh, moderated. She said that she isnt the only school staff member who feels that the boards newer members are out of touch with whats actually happening in the schools. including several dozen vacant teaching positions and the effect of budget cuts on the day-to-day workings of the schools. We won't share it with anyone else. Last year, the current school board had to lobby for the commissioners to agree to fund the Camp Easter Road elementary school as an emergency measure rather than waiting for the bond referendum this past spring. I do recognize and appreciate the county commissioners and their role, but I believe that if were going to have the Moore County that we want, we have to be fully funded with our budget, said Calcutt. Any time there is an act of violence or someone is using drugs, I consider that to be a problem that needs to be addressed, said Calcutt. Thompson hopes to rejoin the board to help see that work to fruition, and shes optimistic that if the four elementary schools proceed as planned, the district will be well-situated to revisit the Advanced Career Center and other needs. That criticism evolved into debates over everyday classroom teachings which Calcutt says her former colleagues interpreted as a vote of no confidence from some board members and residents. Board Meeting Schedule - Moore County Schools Each student assistant works under the direct supervision of the election judges and receives the same training and compensation as other assistants. The governing board shall have the authority to set the filing fee at not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one percent (1%) of the annual salary of the office sought unless one percent (1%) of the annual salary of the office sought is less than five dollars ($5.00), in which case the minimum filing fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged. They need to know our history.. The Act does not facilitate "Pass the Hat" contributions because it specifically prohibits anonymous contributions and requires that any anonymous contributions and contributions made in the name of another received by a candidate or committee shall be turned over to the State Board of Elections for deposit into the NC Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund. G.S. They all generally agreed that absenteeism is a problem with roots at home that hinders a students progress in school. Weve got to have a culture of collaboration and trust and confidence. Moore County Schools earn Advancing designation from TN Dept. - Committee Closed, Pam Thompson Committee Ive experienced every budget cut as a parent with a child in the school. All faculty (full-time, adjunct, part-time, and retired) will receive an individualized email link to the electronic ballot on April 28 and have until 5:00pm PDT on May 5 to cast their ballot electronically. Jack Daniel Employees Credit Union has earned a 5-star rating for financial strength and stability, according to BauerFinancial, Inc. Schools grades are based largely on a single test, and weight performance heavily over how much students have improved over the year. 5. ~ Committee Closed, Lydia Boesch for Council Bruno held certification as a special education teacher in Connecticut before moving to Pinehurst in 2008. 15-501 South, Carthage, NC28327; 910-947-2976; 910-947-3011 [email protected] When it comes to filling empty teaching positions while simultaneously building a staff whose demographics more closely resemble the students that they teach, Calcutt and Sampson said they would both explore building incentives for high school students to study education and return to Moore County Schools to teach, and to help members of the districts more diverse support staff qualify to teach. The following reports available online are of committees that have filed over the $1000.00 threshold and are therefore required to file reports with this office: Taylor Clement for Town Council You have permission to edit this article. Bruno and Benway blamed lowered standards, the promotion of students to the next grade regardless of test scores, and the districts leadership for the districts lower-rated schools. She has served in that position while earning a masters degree in counseling. I think they sense that. The Board will hold a meeting(s) on: View past meetings on YouTube Public Comment Policy; NO VOTER ID REQUIRED. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Two of Five Candidates Share Views in School Board Candidate Forum The only scheduled public forum in advance of the upcoming Moore County Board of Education primary went off on Thursday with less than half the candidates participating. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. 15-501 South, Carthage, NC28327; 910-947-2976; 910-947-3011 [email protected] A committee's status as a quarterly or semi-annual filer is determined by GS 163-278.9. Moore County Schools has been back to operating more or less as usual after the virtual learning and mask mandates of 2020 and 2021. Hes now commuting to Raleigh to work for the N.C. But the controversies that have surrounded public education ever since informed some of the questions posed during the forum. Ken Benway, Pauline Bruno, Robin Calcutt and Rollie Sampson are competing for the two at-large seats being vacated by Libby Carter and Ed. Spring has finally sprung and Lynchburg is ready to celebrate! Davis went further and said that LGBTQ youth should be encouraged to turn away from that lifestyle., I understand that there is a struggle within our community and within our nation with the LGBTQ movement and others that struggle with different things, she said. 1. Election Officials | County of Moore NC Independent expenditures by an individual or other entity not otherwise required to report them must disclose such expenditures in excess of one hundred dollars ($100.00). Committee Closed, Jane HogemanforCouncil As a print subscriber, you also have unlimited digital access. Board of Education races are nonpartisan, but primaries are required when the number of candidates exceeds twice the number of available seats. For additional information concerning the Campaign Reporting Act, types of committees, reporting schedules, procedures and reports, contact the Moore County Board of Elections or visit the NC State Board of Elections website. Fee Schedule We need to be adamant as a school district and a community that we want those resources returned that were taken from our classrooms a decade ago, said Sampson. I was all over the county and served in different capacities, so I had so much variety I didnt feel the need to move and go anywhere else.. Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, Mailing Address: P.O. Prior to winning her board seat, Moore was one of plaintiffs to sue county for approving a mosque. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center 8040 US Hwy 15/501: Combine Work Session w/Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting Purpose: School Resource Officer Positions: Agenda Video: Monday, October 3, 2022 10 a.m. Central Office - Boardroom: Work Session Agenda Video: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 4 p.m. Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session Please read our TERMS OF USE and our PRIVACY POLICY. The report cards are based on whether students perform at grade level on statewide standardized end-of-grade and end-of-course tests. You dont come in one day with an excellent rating and have a test the next day and drop to an F. It doesnt happen, said Benway. If a cash contribution of more than $50.00 is received by the committee; the amount over $50.00 shall be turned over to the State Board of Elections for deposit into the NC Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund. Contents cannot be reproduced or used without express written consent of the publisher. Contributions to candidates, political parties, or political action committees may be received from: Known individuals from their personal funds (No joint contributions - must be from an individual), Registered political committees (which may only receive contributions from individuals from personal funds), From not-for-profit entities promoting social, educational, or political ideas and meeting other specific criteria. School Board Policies; Security Protocols and Public Gathering Guidelines; Strategic Plan; Board Meeting Archive; Committee Meetings Archive; Departments; Superintendent of Schools. Local Government |. We all know it, yet were not doing it and we havent done it for a decade.. Five newcomers have filed for those seats Ken Benway of Whispering Pines, Pauline Bruno of Pinehurst, Robin Calcutt and Rollie Sampson of Southern Pines, and Forrest Leach of Seven Lakes triggering a primary to pare the field down to four. Our Response - Moore County Democratic Party 2020 All contents The Pilot LLC. If an amount is listed on any line on that form, then the form noted on that line must be included. Each treasurer must receivetraining from the State Board of Elections within 3 months of appointment and once again every 4 years. Carter started teaching in Davidson County in 1975 and went on to establish Pinecrests powerhouse speech and debate team. She was appointed to the school board in 2015 to fill an unexpired term. There was a problem saving your notification. I know that theyre missing class time so thats something that we definitely need to try to hone in on and to get that taken care of.. I had such a variety of opportunities and jobs within Moore County Schools, I wasnt bored, said Calcutt. If you want the raises and you deserve the raises, then you have to be accountable.. For more information, call the Moore County Board of Elections office at (910)947-3868. By partnering with Vision to Learn the motive is to help assist students with easier access to learning in the classroom. MCS New Superintendent - Moore County Schools In my own personal opinion, whenever you treat an addict you try to help them turn away from the addiction., The candidates were also asked whether they would support Moore County Schools new mission statement. When they say we need to save money, lets talk about how much weve already trimmed off our budget. Students not on grade level by that point are more likely to remain behind for the remainder of their schooling. Committee Closed, Committee to Elect Eddie Callahan All five had originally agreed to appear at Pinehursts Village Hall on Thursday in a forum organized by the Moore County NAACP and Public School Advocates. Calcutt and Sampson, though, said that students in trouble need as much support from their schools as ever so that they dont fall behind in learning. G.S. 138A-3(30): File your Statement of Economic Interest (SEI). 2020 All contents The Pilot LLC. 910-692-7271 Fax:910-692-9382. 163294.2. The Moore County School Board approved a new program to provide a way for students of Lynchburg Elementary to learn financial literacy at school. Sampson and Calcutt said that the grading system is not a fair reflection of school quality. (Courtesy photographs). Moore CountyBoard of EducationDistrict IIIShannon Davis. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Its got to come from each one of us. Those battles over how schools should deal with race and racism in social studies curriculum trickled down to the Moore County school board, as have debates over surveys gauging students opinions of their school environment and the content of childrens and young adult novels on the shelves of school libraries. Providing a trash can in the voting enclosure in which voters may discard campaign items if they choose to. If elected to the board of education, Sammy McNeill hopes to upgrade school security in ways he couldnt as chief of the districts police force. And as the new schools go up on the southern end of the county in 2020 and beyond, new attendance zones there could go a long way toward correcting historical imbalances between existing schools. Even student teachers, who were no longer allowed into the schools, had to pinch hit to put together packets to send home and help transition to virtual learning. The board shall give notice of cancellation to any candidate whose notice of candidacy has been cancelled under this subsection by mail or by having the notice served on him by the county sheriff. I think theyre putting too much of a burden on our teachers to teach all the social stuff when the teachers need to teach the core subjects.. And Ill tell you, if America goes down, the whole world goes down. He describes, among other . Or, call customer service at 910-693-2487 for help. The forum was promoted with the League of Women Voters of Moore County, which routinely organizes forums for general and non-partisan races, as a co-sponsor. If were going to create an learning environment thats conducive to learning, then we need to make sure that were doing that as far as our facilities, just making sure that we have schools that are truly going to make learning fun, said Clark. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Were going to need to do a full task analysis, I think, of the entire curriculum to ensure that its all pointed in the direction of this statement here, said Benway, who also said that the schools can do more to teach students about the nations founding documents. 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. Advocates Take Back the Bridge Where Anti Semitic Banner Dropped in Vass, Moore County residents rally against hate speech, Democratic NC Attorney General Josh Stein to run for governor, Coopers Visit Southern Pines to Shop, Show Support. Home - League of Women Voters of Moore Co During his tenure, the districts resource officers became a designated police force, one of only two in North Carolina run by school districts. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. School Board Candidates Participate in Second Forum Our best deal: Get all the news of Moore County delivered to your home each Wednesday and Sunday and receive unlimited digital access to thepilot.com. Board of Elections | County of Moore NC - Moore County, NC McNeill started his law enforcement career in the Moore County Sheriffs Office, but started with the schools in 1991. (Courtesy photographs) Of the five-candidate field running for three seats on the Moore County Board of Education . She started teaching in 1984 at Elise and Westmoore, dividing her time between multiple schools like many electives teachers still do. See your ballot, research candidates and referendums, and vote informed Whoever wins gets our kids.. - Committee Closed, WLaney for Aberdeen Commissioner Administrative Office of the Courts, but said that hes missed helping families and staff alike navigate the school districts bureaucracy when needed. North Carolina's Campaign Reporting Act applies to all candidates for public office, to all political party groups and to every person or group participating in activities that support or oppose the nomination or election of one or more clearly defined candidates, or a political party or referendum. They should be pounding on the windows, she said. Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, Mailing Address: P.O. School Board Candidates Offer Competing Views in At-Large Race Along with many other counties across the state, the Moore County School Board will be speaking out against third grade retention laws by way of a resolution requesting the law be amended to give the retention decision back to local school districts. Notices of reports that are due are sent by the board of elections to committee treasurers. No more than two student assistants may be assigned to one voting place. Early in the forum, Allen asked the candidates to state whether or not they would support allowing transgender girls to play womens sports. Committees continue to file reports according to the election schedule until all funds are disbursed, all loans repaid or reported forgiven, and the committee bank account closed, at which time a Final Report is filed. Even if there are facts that align with what I believe, I have a responsibility to leave my personal preferences outside of that board..

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