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Note that if you have to file an SEI, you do not have to disclose felony convictions under GS 163-106. She has served in that position while earning a masters degree in counseling. 6. 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.. State funding hasnt kept pace with increases in teacher salaries or the districts enrollment growth over the last decade. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows, National Democratic Redistricting Committee, By MARY KATE MURPHY || mkmurphy@thepilot.com, 2023 9th Congressional District Convention. 1. 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. 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. Moore County election results are in. I was really excited to see the 7-0 budget approval from our current board. Leach, a Seven Lakes resident, did not respond to multiple requests by The Pilot for an interview. Ken Benway retired from active duty in 1993 and settled in Whispering Pines in 2004. I know the officials in charge, I have great working relationships with them, and I believe theres common ground for everybody if you sit there and have a conversation, he said. When they get to sixth and seventh grade, they are drowning. Campaign, political party and other political and referendum committees must register at either the State Board of Elections or the County Board of Elections and file financial disclosure reports. This includes in-kind contributions as well. Low 42F. Bruno said that the schools should teach children how fortunate they are to be Americans. - Committee Closed, Pam Thompson Committee She started teaching in 1984 at Elise and Westmoore, dividing her time between multiple schools like many electives teachers still do. 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. Or, call customer service at 910-693-2487 for help. After the forum was publicized as involving all five at-large candidates, Leach, then Bruno and Benway, withdrew. Notices of reports that are due are sent by the board of elections to committee treasurers. 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. - Committee Inactive, Carol R. Haney for Southern Pines Town Council School Board Policies; Security Protocols and Public Gathering Guidelines; Strategic Plan; Board Meeting Archive; Committee Meetings Archive; Departments; Superintendent of Schools. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Winners are in blue. for 30 days, Free . for 30 days, Free The following section covers the administrative aspect of candidate filing, in which the candidate qualifies for his or her name to appear on a ballot. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Early voting is currently underway at the Moore County Agricultural Center in Carthage and at the Aberdeen Recreation Station. I think if you really want to see improvement in the classroom, you go to the person that is the subject matter expert and ask them what they need, she said. Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, Mailing Address: P.O. As a print subscriber, you also have unlimited digital access. Our schools are working hard and if we can show growth with our students, that means weve done our job that year, said Calcutt. The school board has long since cut popular programs like International Baccalaureate at Pinecrest, Spanish immersion at West End Elementary, and year-round calendars at four elementary schools. Moore CountyBoard of EducationDistrict IIIShannon Davis. She holds a bachelors degree in special education and a masters in reading education. Districts are assessed on their performance across six critical performance indicators: Student Success Rates in standardized tests for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, rates at which students are Chronically Out of School, performance on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA), and Graduation rates. Copies of all Candidate Campaign Committee forms and reports are on file and are available to the public in the Moore County Board of Elections office. 910-692-7271 Fax:910-692-9382. Create a password that only you will remember. The local GOP also endorsed the boards three newest members in 2020. - Committee Closed, WLaney for Aberdeen Commissioner Crawford said they did not offer an alternative date. Moore County earned a 3/5 for LES and a 5/5 for MCHS. This training can be accomplished by attending in-person training at the office of the State Board of Elections or a regional location across the State or by completing online training. 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The Oct. 1 forum hosted by the Southern Pines VFW and Special Forces Association Chapter 62 challenged the candidates to discuss the two elementary schools recently designated as F rated in the states latest round of school report cards. access for current print subscribers, $80.25 Moore County Schools earn Advancing designation from TN Dept. Were going to have to make some serious decisions; were putting a lot of time into just the attendance area for the (Camp Easter) school.. On December 16, 2022, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled in the Holmes v. Moore case that Senate Bill 824, the 2018 legislation implementing voter ID, violates the state constitution's equal protection clause.This means that voters are not required to show photo ID in elections . Certifying under a $1,000.00 threshold indicates that the campaign or political party committee intends to receive or spend no more than $1,000.00. Benway points to Moore County Schools 2021 state test scores, which showed that just under half of the districts students do math on grade level, as evidence that the schools are falling short. I think our parents are feeling left out of the work of the schools and weve got to revisit that.. Shes planning to leave the position by the fall, or as soon as the district hires a replacement. Pam Thompson, who has served two stints on the board, and retired Moore County Schools Police Chief Sammy McNeill are contesting the race to represent the northern end of the county in the boards District III seat. Its got to come from each one of us. Our system has been updated, if you are a current print subscriber and cannot obtain your unlimited access, please contact customer support 910-693-2490. But Benway said that in addition to the academic backslide, hes running because of a very clear ideological challenge thats played out in school board meetings across the nation over the last year or so. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. On the ballot and below, you will find links to candidate information, including each . Candidate campaign and political party committees may certify that they do not intend to receive or expend more than $1,000.00 and be exempt from filing disclosure reports. 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 That seat has been vacant since the death of longtime board member Charles Lambert in April. 22Two candidates who want to represent Blakely on the Valley View School Board can remain on the May 16 Democratic primary election ballot, a judge . Moore County Schools has reached a historically high student enrollment as of its first official head count this year. For more information, call the Moore County Board of Elections office at (910)947-3868. Unfortunately, with some of our students, we do not have that parental guidance, said Thompson. This includes access to the electronic replica edition of The Pilot. Since the 2020 election, many high-profile votes on issues like masking, Critical Race Theory and controversial library books have fallen 4-to-3, with the three newest members of the board opposed to the established majority. During her tenure she taught at Union Pines and served as principal at New Century and West Pine middle schools before being promoted to district director for planning, accountability and research. Partly cloudy skies. Thompson, the school boards current chair, emphasized that the new statement is framed as an imperative for all students. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. No more than two student assistants may be assigned to one voting place. 910.725.0965. info@mooredems.org. How you express that in a manageable process Im not certain yet. Connect your account now. Of the five-candidate field running for three seats on the Moore County Board of Education, all have experience with the school system either as school board members or employees. Our transportation system is definitely an issue right now with at least children being late to school, she said. Election Day is Nov. 6. . Committee Closed, Pamela Harris for Council As a board member she said shed like to see a detailed line-item budget every year. Bruno, who was president of the Moore Republican Women at the time, gathered petitions from residents fearful that theories dealing with the role of racism in the countrys legal institutions had trickled down to primary and secondary school. Our school numbers, even with the new Montessori school, increased this year, and we really werent expecting much of an increase. Contact Mary Kate Murphy at (910) 693-2479 or mkmurphy@thepilot.com. So they get to fourth grade, theyre sitting in a classroom, they dont know whats going on, she said. - Committee Closed, Strickland for Pinehurst Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. But the controversies that have surrounded public education ever since informed some of the questions posed during the forum. 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. Not endorsed by any candidate or candidate's committee. 163-106(b). Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Contact Us 1 (910) 947-3868 1 (910) 947-2389 elections@moorecountync.gov P.O. These kids need to know who they are, who they belong to. I had been there before. Committee Closed, Glenn Bernhard for Village Council She gave up that position in 2015 to fill one of the four seats vacated by a mass resignation of school board members. But the three have routinely found themselves in a minority voting bloc against the other board members. Or, call customer service at 910-693-2487 for help. The districts reading scores were slightly better, but overall last springs testing showed that students across North Carolina fell behind in reading and math during the pandemic. Box 58, Southern Pines, NC 28388 I do understand that we graduate great kids, and they have great careers, and they get great scholarships, but its not everybody. Clark is also a parent with two children in the schools: one at Pinehurst Elementary and one a Pinecrest freshman. 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. Create a password that only you will remember. "Stand by Your Ad" places new requirements for TV and radio ads and if not met permits civil actions and monetary awards. I think if were going to stay innovative and competitive and make sure that our students have access to what they need for their futures, then we have to fully fund it. The school board candidates are slated to appear in a second forum this week hosted by the League of Women Voters of Moore County. A native of Massachusetts, Ken Benway moved to Whispering Pines in 2004 from Fayetteville after retiring from a 27-year career as an Army officer and Green Beret. 2020 All contents The Pilot LLC. The prediction was that we would go down this year, Carter said. Both Calcutt and Sampson said that expanding preschool access would go far toward providing a more level playing field for students when they enter kindergarten. I hear comments made before somebody has taken the time to do their due diligence as a board member to really ensure they have all the facts. Policies of the League, which is nonpartisan, dictate that the group cant hold a forum without the majority of candidates. The school board's current budget request to the Moore County Board of Commissioners seeks to gain back from the most recent round of budget cuts in 2018 when 15 teaching positions were cut and to increase pay for support staff like custodians, cafeteria workers and teacher assistants. 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. This includes access to the electronic replica edition of The Pilot. Third grade is widely considered a critical point in the acquisition of literacy skills. 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. Lansing school board member Kurt . 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. "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. 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. If elected, Calcutt said that her first priority would be to repair relationships between teachers, staff and parents by making greater use of district-level parent advisory councils representing various demographics, as well as involving more parents in each schools improvement team. 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. 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. For more information on treasurer training offered by the State Board of Elections- click here. Jack Daniel Employee Credit Union partners with LES and 4-H for Raider Student Credit Union. They all generally agreed that absenteeism is a problem with roots at home that hinders a students progress in school. Sammy McNeill, left, Libby Carter, Damon Clark, Ed Dennison and Pam Thompson. Board of Education races are nonpartisan, but primaries are required when the number of candidates exceeds twice the number of available seats. Another of McNeills priorities is better pay for school staff across the board: cafeteria workers and custodians along with teachers and counselors, though it is the latter group who have been the beneficiaries of state raises in recent years. Clark started with the district as a computer teacher at the Aberdeen schools. Copyright 2015 - 2023 County of Moore. Im tired of seeing that happen, she said. Bruno held certification as a special education teacher in Connecticut before moving to Pinehurst in 2008. The upcoming election has the potential to shift the balance of power on the board. Thompson, Benway, Calcutt and Davis all said they would not. Connect your account now. He also wants to move toward expanding Moore County Schools police force so that more schools have a full-time dedicated officer, and toward offering teachers bonuses based on students performance. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Pinehurst Village Hall. Each one of them are unique, she said. 163-106 a 1% filing fee for the office he or she seeks for the salary specified for that office. 2. 138A-3(30): File your Statement of Economic Interest (SEI). To that end, its his goal to reduce the number of students on each teachers roster. $10.17 for 365 days, Election Features Three Seats for Moore County School Board. info@mooredems.org If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. His job was one of three positions in the districts communications office eliminated last year as the schools moved away from using their dwindling savings to balance the budget each year. Sampson moved to Moore County in 2005 with her husbands Army career. Spring has finally sprung and Lynchburg is ready to celebrate! Maybe it allows us to be a little bit more focused, but we do have people at our schools who are not American citizens and wont be.. Sammy McNeill, left, Libby Carter, Damon Clark,Ed Dennison and Pam Thompson. The board of elections shall inspect the voter registration lists immediately upon receipt of the notice of candidacy and shall cancel the notice of candidacy of any candidate who is not eligible to vote in the election. At many schools, a much lower proportion of minorities perform at grade level than their white peers. The board was unanimous in approving the resolution. According to last years results, well over half of students would be affected. School Board Policies; Security Protocols and Public Gathering Guidelines; Strategic Plan; Board Meeting Archive; Committee Meetings Archive; Departments; Superintendent of Schools. 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.. Whether that performance should be measured entirely based on state test scores would be a matter for further exploration. 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. Employees of JDECU will accept real money deposits on campus, allowing students to be introduced to concepts regarding personal savings, identifying needs vs. wants and goal setting relating to savings through the Raider Savings Club Account. Local Government |. This election features. 175 W. New Hampshire Avenue | Southern Pines, NC 28387 High around 65F. Candidate Voter Registration Mail the completed Voter Registration form to: Moore County Board of Elections PO Box 787 Carthage, NC 28327 Your Registration Guide Military & Overseas Voter Registration Forms Check Your Registration Absentee Voting Its going to change the culture of Moore County when we get these four new elementary schools. As the schools move through the process of building new schools, redistricting, and identifying new priorities, Damon Clark hopes to be serving on the school board as a liaison between the schools and the people they serve. The designation "Final" may be indicated on any scheduled report, or an additional report may be filed voluntarily. Moore County Schools; 5277 Hwy. There are three seats on the Moore County Board of Education up for grabs this November: two at-large seats open to any county resident, and the District III seat representing northern Moore County. Lisa Moore, a board member of Rutherford County Schools, abruptly announced her resignation plans Thursday evening during a monthly meeting. They should be pounding on the windows, she said. There shall be a minimum filing fee of five dollars ($5.00). 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 we need to teach our warts, teach everything that our country has done wrong, but boy we have done a whole lot of good, she said. Shes the daughter of a history teacher and a school superintendent, and attended Moore County Schools as a student herself. Benway helps run two organizations dedicated to supporting veterans in pursuit of public office, and is now running his own first campaign. 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. With a new funding formula being introduced for next years budget, a boost in the total enrollment will mean more funding for Moore County. 694 candidates completed the survey in 2021. 175 W. New Hampshire Avenue | Southern Pines, NC 28387
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