To the voters and residents of District 5 in Bradford County, it is an honor to announce my candidacy to represent you as your School Board Member in the upcoming election on August 23rd. I retired after 35 1/2 years of dedicated service to Bradford County Schools and feel that now is the right time for me to step back into our school system. Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education.

He was re-elected in November 2016 and November 2020 for four-year terms. Her dedication to public service and children is integral to her personal life. Amanda has worked in Sports & Entertainment management for 13+ years in the areas of operations, training and development, human resources, leadership, marketing, and communications. The Bradford Special School District offers classes in many career and technical education program areas under its open admissions policy. Madeline is the PTSA President at Stevenson High School and, until her election, she served as a long-term substitute teacher for Livonia Public Schools. There is a place at the beginning of the agenda especially set aside to hear comments from visitors. They delegate the execution of these Policies to the District Administration. Karen iscertified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Merit. from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduate-level studies in city and regional planning, and a J.D. Amanda also worked for a Charter Management company as a Charter Network Liaison and a Director that supported 34 charter schools in NV, CO, ID, and AZ. Board Members receive copies of agendas and explanatory documentsthe Fridaybefore the Tuesday's meeting. Madeline is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Merit. During the COVID pandemic, as attendance was limited at Board of Education meetings, Decatur Public Schools modified long-standing procedures to allow public commenters to submit written comments to be read during Board meetings. She lives in Huntersville, NC, with her three children. If issues raised during Public Participation require answers to questions, gathering information, or further discussion, the Board of Education may refer the matter to the Superintendent. Email: communications@livoniapublicschools.org. He is presently employed at Huber Engineered Woods, where he holds the position of AdvanTech General Manager. She also serves on the board of the Thomasboro Foundation and is a member of the CLT Westside Education Think Tank and a founding member of the Eastside Education Think Tank, all of which are committed to raising awareness of issues and offering solutions in the educational arena, including empowering parents to navigate education systems and becoming the best advocates for their children. Jason lives with his wife, Meghan, and three children (two boys and a girl) in Huntersville, NC. Some matters require long deliberation, so these items may be considered at a committee meeting, when agendas are shorter and more discussion time is available. The Dade County School System is an equal opportunity provider. Most recently, she was a Global Banking and Markets Transformation and Change Executive. She additionally participates in a wide range of community events including, get out the vote (GOTV) programs/efforts, community clean-up events, neighborhood priorities programs, and social justice programs.

Bob and his family relocated to Charlotte from Columbus, Ohio in 2019. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. As taxpayers and voters of Bradford County, you demand the most efficient use of your tax dollars. Liz Jarvis was elected to the Board in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. Board members are uncompensated, and do not maintain offices at the Keil Administrative Building. Karen Bradford was elected to the Board in November 2016 and re-elected in 2020. Tammy Bonifield was elected to the Board in November 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2020. These items may then be placed on the agenda of a regular meeting when action can be taken. Board meetings are held once a month at the school. She serves on the District School Improvement team, the LPS Education Foundation Board of Directors, and the Livonia PTSA Council. Liz is a stay-at-home mom, and also works as a calligrapher by commission. While Amanda is new to the Bradford family, she comes to us with four years of experience serving on a charter school board for a start-up school in Las Vegas, NV, including supporting the creation of the charter, board selection, model creation, school leader selection, financial planning, and overall support to the planning of the school opening. Liz is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Distinction. Britany Blaney is a Regional Property Manager based. Educating our children is the responsibility of the entire community, and we thank you for your effort. Tammy has held numerous PTA board positions, and has served on the Elementary Report Card Task Force, District School Improvement Team, and the Taylor-Hoover Transition Team. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a second Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Wayne State University, and completed coursework towards a Master of Arts in Teaching. As a parent volunteer, she has assisted the school in the areas of brand development and fundraising. In Decatur, Board members are elected at large, rather than by sub-district, so each member represents the entire school district. She serves on the District School Improvement team, the LPS Education Foundation Board of Directors, and the Livonia PTSA Council. In addition, he is the founder and current president of Angel Way Foundation, an organization that promotes the development of young males through character building, athletics, value systems, conflict resolution, and leadership. Mel has a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of South Florida and an MBA from the University of Tampa. Humbly, I ask the residents and voters of District 5 for your vote on August 23rd. The Board shall be the agent responsible for establishing, maintaining and appraising the public education activities of this school district. She has been appointed to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Bond Oversight Committee. 2502 Salome Church Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262, AP and Elective Course Video Descriptions, Bradford Prep Community Service Initiative, Submit an Address or Contact Information Change. . The Open Session agenda and explanatory documents areuploadedto the District's website. Bradford Special School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. As a twenty-plus-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization, she has engaged in countless public service programs, many of which focused on underserved children and social justice issues. We thank the voters of Decatur for the support theyve shown the Decatur Public School District. The Dade County Board of Education is composed of Mrs. Carolyn Bradford, Chair (Lookout Mountain District), Mr. Daniel Case (North Dade District), Dr. Jayne Griffin ("At-Large"), Mrs. Jennifer Hartline (Sand Mountain District), Mr. Johnny Warren (Trenton District), and Mr. Josh Ingle (Superintendent of Schools). She is currently the Regional Staffing Director for Spectrum Center, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Atrium Health Ballpark. My name is Lynn Melvin, a lifelong resident and educator in Bradford County. Her volunteerism extends from the various PTA roles at Riley and Holmes to the Return to Learn Task Force. I am also a Professional Certified School Principal at all levels. Bob joined Freedom in November of 2020. She is passionate about community, family, and supporting great charter schools like ours. Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program, Notice of Screening for Home Schooled Children. The Mission of Decatur Public Schools, the destination district of our community, is to unlock students' unique and limitless potential to achieve their personal aspirations as fully prepared, contributing citizens in a global society through learning experiences distinguished by: commitment to the whole person resulting in student growth and confidence, relevant, innovative, personalized academic pathways that promote passion and pride, a learning environment that fosters curiosity and the thirst for achievement and discovery, a culture of diversity, adaptability, and resilience, extraordinary school and community connections, Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, except in the month of November (1st and 3rd Tuesdays), as well as July and December, which have only one Board meeting on the 1st Tuesday of that month. She attended the University Of North Carolina At Greensboro, where she studied Business Administration. The Board encourages citizen and staff input through participation on a variety of committees each year. Going directly to the source of the problem will, in many cases, clear up misunderstandings and bring the desired result. I am looking forward to meeting and talking with each of you in the next five months. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Madonna University. Please read on for a little bit of information about each board member. With my experience in creating and following school budgets, I will influence effective decisions on use of funding and expenditures with transparency and accountability. Sheworks part-time as a substitute teacher and also worked as an ACAT tester at Webster Elementary. Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Open Records Officer and EEO Statement. Her award-winning leadership, training, and support have promoted career development and growth for her onsite teams. As an attorney for child protective services, she was an advocate for children to ensure their health, safety, and welfare. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Britany holds a variety of certifications focused on leadership development, finance management, and marketing. Melissa (Mel) Gargagliano is presently a Managing Director/Executive employed at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she is the Head of Global Commercial Card Fulfillment, Servicing, and Operations in Global Banking Operations.

Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The law allows the Board to go into Closed Executive Sessions for such reasons as legal action, collective bargaining, real estate transactions and personnel matters. Karen is the proud parent offour LPS graduates andwas very active inthe PTA, having served as past president of Hoover, Holmes, and Stevenson in addition to many other PTA/PTSA board positions. They are elected at a non-partisan election held every other year at the same time as consolidated elections usually on the 2ndTuesday in April, unless the date covers Passover, and then it is moved to the next Tuesday. I have a great understanding and experience with varyingcurriculums, and would help ensure that appropriate curriculum is in place for all students to reach their highest achievement and full potential; and for teachers to have access to the best curriculum needed for student success. Justin has a son attending Bradford Prep. Copyright 2002-2022 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The members of the Dade County Board of Education are committed to making a difference in the lives of our students. Their major responsibility is to establish District Policies for all district operations such as curriculum, personnel, facilities, and finance. The Board Meeting Schedule and Public Comment Policy can be accessed here. from Howard University School of Law. Elizabeth holds a B.S. 152 East Main Street, Bradford, TN 38316PH: 731-742-3180 | FX: 731-742-3994, Copyright 2022 Bradford Special School District, 2022-2023 High School Assessment Calendar, Tearcher Certification/Highly Qualified Status, Plan for Hiring Teachers Working with English Learners. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. She is a big cheerleader for our Livonia FIRST Robotics Teams. The Dade County Board of Education received the 2020 Exemplary School Board Award (highest designation for school boards by the Georgia School Board Association), the 2019 Leading Edge Award, and received the 2020 Governance Team of the Year award. Serving in this capacity would allow me to be a bridge between community, parents, teachers, district staff, and local legislature to maximizeand achieve success in our schools. Serving as your School Board Member would provide me with the opportunity to share my knowledge and educational experience tobenefit thestudents, teachers, parents, and citizens of Bradford County I have always had a personal interest in preserving and improving the quality of our school system. Previously a fullback for the Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks, Justin recently opened up a restaurant in uptown Charlotte called the Famous Toastery. Shehas also served on the District School Improvement Team, as well as the LPS Return to Learn Task Force. Justin Griffith, Board Member[emailprotected]. Elizabeth works with local non-profits in the creative development of marketing/fundraising campaigns, brand identity, and strategic communication planning. The Livonia Public Schools School Board is committed to working together for the best interests of the students and families of Livonia Public Schools. The majority of his career has been spent in the financial services industry, where he has held multiple senior-level positions leading technology teams around the globe. She attended the University Of North Carolina At Greensboro, where she studied Business Administration. Bob joined the Board in June 2020 and is serving as a member of the FinanceCommittee. I will be actively involved with regular visits to all schools and cost centers; listening and talking to teachers, employees, and students; providing support and promoting the positive successes that are taking place within our schools. As your District 5 School Board Member, I will be that leader. The use of specific individuals names, slanderous or derogatory comments about anyone cannot be permitted. Previously, Mel spent 13 years in various operations, Six Sigma, and process management roles for JPMorgan Chase in the credit card, mortgage, and retail banking lines of business. All meetings, unless otherwise stated, will be held in the Board of Education Room at the Keil Administration Building, 101 West Cerro Gordo, Decatur, Illinois, 62523. Mel then joined the Global Commercial Cards team as the Global Product Head, where she managed the global expansion of the business to over 100+ countries. Email:kbradfor@livoniapublicschools.orgPhone:734-788-3165Term Ends:12/31/2024. Decatur, IL 62523, Engaged ~ Collaborate ~ Inclusive ~ Excellence ~ Citizenship ~ Innovation. The Board shall act as the general agent of the General Assembly in carrying out the will of the people of this district in the matter of public education. She is a very active school volunteer. Tammy works as an accountant for a Northville firm. More importantly, she is a product of public schools and committed to ensuring that her children and all children in Charlotte-Mecklenburg receive a quality public education. He is currently a Senior Vice President at Freedom Mortgage, where he is the Technology Executive responsible for Technology Operations for the company. She also has served on charter school advisory boards in various states. Britany holds a variety of certifications focused on leadership development, finance management, and marketing. Anyone wishing to sign up in advance for public participation may do so by calling Board Secretary Melissa Bradford at 217-362-3011; otherwise, individuals may sign up upon arrival. Madeline and her husband, Nico, are proudly raising two sons who attend LPS. It's vital that all decisions that are made, must be made in the best interest of the students. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University and is a Certified Public Accountant. The Board is primarily responsible for the overall vision of the school as well as governance and financial oversight. Members of the public may obtain information regarding school board activities, FOIA requests, and other board information by contacting: Board Secretary office hoursare Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. If the issue cannot be resolved at the school level, please contact Central Office and/or the Superintendent's Office. She is married and has two children, ages 11 and 7.

The Board President has the right and may declare out of order a speaker and terminate any remarks which are not relevant or which has been previously addressed on the same subject. At a meeting of the Board of Education on May 3, 2021, the Board approved the regular Board of Education meetings at 6:30 P.M. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month except in the month of **November (1st and 3rd Tuesdays).

She has two children who are graduates of LPS. Now that the majority of COVID restrictions have been lifted, DPS is returning to standard procedure and requests that anyone wishing to address the Board do so in person during the allotted Public Participation portion of Board of Education meetings. She is a graduate of Livonia Bentley High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degreefrom Harding University. In this role, he is responsible for the development and execution of tactical and strategic plans to achieve annual profit and volume goals for an industry-leading building products brand. His educational experience includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Duke University (1999) and a Master of Business Administration from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University (2006).

Mark is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Master Board Member Award. Our students and teachers deserve to have the best curriculum available to them. "Students First" - is a motto Ihave always lived by as an educator and will continue to do so as a School Board Member. Asyour Board Member, I will always be available to listen and support my district. Britany Blaney is a Regional Property Manager basedout of Charlotte, NC. Colleen is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Master Diamond Award. Mark is the parent of two former LPS students. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana and a Master of Arts degree in Reading from Eastern Michigan University.

Mark Johnson was elected to the Board in June of 2010, and re-elected 2014 and 2018. Colleen is the parent of three LPS graduates. Colleen Burton was elected to the Board in November of 2009 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. Currently, Elizabeth serves as the Board Secretary. Before Freedom, Bob held senior technology roles at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase.

Tammy is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Master Board Member Award. The Boards business and committee meetings are open to the public. , and have made a commitment to being fiscally responsible. She has served asa member of the District School Improvement Team, PTA President, Treasurer, and Membership Chairperson, andStevenson Booster ClubSchool Beautification Chairperson. The Board of School Directors consists of nine elected members from the community. She currently oversees a portfolio of multifamily assets throughout western North Carolina and has a long record of successfully guiding clients' multifamily assets, new acquisitions, and asset repositioning. Each of the four districts are represented by a board member. Having served as a classroom teacher, a school leader, a mentor and a parent of children who have attended Bradford Schools, I feel as though I bring a unique perspective and a great deal of educational experience to the Board. Dan is, Liz Jarvis was elected to the Board in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. I know that together we can make a difference, as we strive to bring unity and strength to our School Distict, making it one in which all stakeholders (community, parents, educators and students) have a vested interest in and can be increasingly proud. Madeline Acosta was elected to the Board in November 2020. She currently works as a sales assistant. In addition to her career, Britany currently serves as the leader of the Administration team at Higher Purpose Church in her hometown of Mooresville, NC. and Board President develop the agenda. They may also set a later time to meet with constituents. She holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art, with an emphasis in Graphic Design, from Michigan State University. Madeline previously worked in Southwest Detroit as a Bilingual Educational Technician, Special Education Teacher, and Homeless and Community Liaison. All meetings, unless otherwise stated, will be held in the Board of Education Room at the Keil Administration Building, 101 West Cerro Gordo, Decatur, Illinois, 62523. She currently oversees a portfolio of multifamily assets throughout western North Carolina and has a long record of successfully guiding clients' multifamily assets, new acquisitions, and asset repositioning. Our students should be provided with a safe and supportive learning environment.

All Board members are MASB certified, thereby achieving the Standard of Excellence Whole Board Award. Colleen is, certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards, Dan Centers was appointed to office on May 7, 2014 and elected for the remaining two years of that term. The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education is made up of seven, Weve set clear, ambitious academic goals. As a Girl Scout leader/volunteer, she has been integral in developing the leadership skills for young girls of the same troop for the past six years. *July and December will have only one Board meeting on the 1st Tuesday of that month, unless for unforeseen reasons, a meeting may be moved to a different Tuesday. The Board shall be responsible for enforcing mandatory laws. Mel joined the bank in 2005 as a Quality and Productivity executive, where she supported a number of businesses, including Human Resources and Consumer Credit Cards. Click here to obtain BOE training document, 101 W. Cerro Gordo Street Her award-winning leadership, training, and support have promoted career development and growth for her onsite teams. In addition to his roles with Huber Engineered Woods and Bradford Prep, Jason also serves as a volunteer youth soccer and baseball coach. Masks are still STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all students, staff, parents, volunteers, visitors, and community members to wear when inside all DPS facilities, including during attendance at Board of Education meetings.