All eleven candidates plan to participate in a forum on Tuesday, June 21 at the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) Convention Center from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Recently, we achieved a record-high graduation rate of 92.7%, outperformed the state for the first time ever in all 21 tested areas, and maintained our A district rating. I have served in prison ministries. The District 1 seat was a toss-up between incumbent Jory Westberry and challenger Jerry Rutherford, both registered Republicans. Voters may select one candidate in each district, regardless of what district they live in. MetaSearch Notice. Oakes has been a polemic figure in Naples Republican circles; his anti-masking stance early in the pandemic led Lee County Schools to cancel his produce contract with the district. At the polling place off Orange Tree, most signholders pushed school board candidates. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Below are profiles of the candidates running for the Collier County school board. Naples, FL 34109. Video News. I have been a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, principal at Lely and Palmetto Ridge high schools, and am currently serving on the school board. Sharing the Commitment - Advisory Committee Meeting for Exceptional Student Education, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM ", The mailer asserts she is the "ultimate DeSantis antagonist.". Ron DeSantis endorsedschool board candidates across the state, and as such, the races have taken on a different tone. Flor Lopez is a Fort Myers mom with four kids. Fellow district three candidate Kelly Lichter has a masters degree in Social Studies Education and serves as founder and President of Mason Classical Academy. Saturday night shooting in downtown Fort Myers under investigation. On Friday night, former Lehigh Senior High School football player Jartavius Quan Martin has a good chance of being a second- or third-round draft pick for the NFL. "This win of all three seats is a tremendous victory for the 48,000 kids in Collier schools, their parents, and grandparents, as it now gives a clear conservative majority over a previous left-leaning school board," Florida Citizens Alliance marketing manager Moise Stael Danteswrote. Textbooks that are free from bias, censorship, and rewritten history. The District School Board of Collier County is the five-member elected policy-making body of the school district. MetaSearch is intended for research, information and reference purposes only. School Board. In The Know by Yahoo. Enrollment ('17-'18) 46,832 students. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. When BLM and Pride flags are allowed in classrooms, but the Bible isnt, somethings very wrong.. COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. The District School Board of Collier County has decided to schedule a special school board meeting in which they will vote on the next superintendent. I also show up to speak on behalf of those who could not or would not attend school board meetings. Phone: (239) 252-8097. From October:Ian is disrupting voting in a GOP region critical for Gov. Employees with Uber and Lyft said theyre not getting paid enough, taking high gas prices and inflation into account. Search results from our Services may contain copyrighted material and, if so, you may not use such content unless you obtain permission from its owner or are otherwise permitted by law. Teachers are seeking more autonomy in the classroom and better pay. The superintendent will be appointed at the regular school board meeting at 4:30 p.m. on May 9. So, Friday night, theyre demanding action in the cell phone lot at Southwest Florida International Airport. After high school she enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where she lived for 17 years before returning to Collier County. In order to rein in runaway government spending, the school board must develop a five-year budget plan that includes a 5% shift each year from administrative expenses to teacher salaries and student-related expenses, and freeze the property tax millage rate to the current rollback rate for three years. Paraguay's long-ruling party scores an easy presidential election win, Basketball legend Larry 'Gator' Rivers, longtime Globetrotter, has died at 73, Authorities are offering $80K for information about the suspected Texas shooter. Three seats on the Collier County School Board are on the ballot of all Collier voters in elections that will determine the direction of public education in our community for years to come. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent. Upcoming meetings and agendas are posted onwww.collierschools.com. The Collier County School Board chose Interim Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli and Charles Van Zant Jr. as the two finalists for superintendent. Richards has since deleted her LinkedIn page and the TikTok account on which she posted the video has been banned. District School Board of Collier County - Meeting Agendas and Information. Address: Board of County Commissioners. I coached football at Colorado State University, University of Louisville, and Morehead State University for eight years and then was the athletic director at California State College in Pennsylvania for two years. Jerry Rutherford, Kelly . Kamela Patton is no longer the superintendent of the Collier County School District. The Collier County School Board will meet again in a week and give a final vote. I believe that there are five things needed to provide a good education and develop good citizens and great leaders: 1. Some parents and members of the community spoke out against the books, saying they teach . WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. For more information, view her application oncollierschools.com/superintendentsearch. To find out more about each Collier County School District Board member,please click on their photo below. NWS confirms tornado hit Charlotte County. Members serve staggered four-year terms. The Collier County School Board is coming close to making a decision on who will be the next superintendent: Interim Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli or Charles Van Zant Jr. Charles Van Zant . Florida Statutes define a nonpartisan office as an office for which a candidate is prohibited from campaigning or qualifying for election or retention in office based on party affiliation. Nonpartisan candidates campaign without reference to their own or their opponents party registration. I moved to Naples in 1978 with my wife, Helen. Q&A with Leslie Ricciardelli, interim superintendent of Collier County Schools, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Collier County voters decided the three school board races on the ballot on Tuesday. Collier County School Board Elections. Calendars. More than 50 members of the public shared their thoughts on who they believe should be the new superintendent. Increasing student achievement: With great teachers and targeted instruction we must continue to work to improve reading and math proficiency. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Rutherford raised $17,126.82 and spent $13,495.99 as of Nov. 6, pertheCollier County's Supervisor of Elections office. One of the places severely damaged by Hurricane Ian was Fort Myers Beach, and seven months later, theres still more to do, but theyve come a long way. Westberry, who has a doctorate in education, has previously served as a teacher, vice principal and principal in the Collier school system before being elected to the board. Rutherford, a Collier County Republican Executive Committee and Oakes-endorsedcandidate has beena Naples resident since 1982. NWS confirms tornado hit Charlotte County. A stormy morning gives way to a sunny afternoon. 5775 Osceola Trail | Naples, FL 34109 | Tel 239-377-0001 | Fax 239-377-0181. Maintaining strict budget oversight: We are on track to be debt free by 2026 and are paying cash for the new high school currently being built to save taxpayers $41 million in interest. A good understanding of our founding documents and our form of government. Voters may select one candidate in each district, regardless of what district they live in. She also outstripped all other candidates in campaign costs, racking up an impressive 85,004.19 in funds spent, as of Nov. 6. 3. The School Board elects a Chair and a Vice-Chair annually in November and appoints the Superintendent of Schools who administers the operations of the schools and the school district. I have worked in insurance and as a painting contractor. ", It encouraged the three winners to "fully instate phonics inPre-KandK-3," use a curriculum similar to the Mason Classical Academy curriculum, "embrace classical education at all grade levels," hold students back "who are not ready," "reign in an out-of-control budget," raise salaries of "proven quality teachers" and "create a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexually explicit materials for classrooms and media centers.". Charles Van Zant Jr., the second finalist from Clay County, has plenty of experience too as both a superintendent and school board member. All three were also endorsed by Naples conservative firebrand and grocer AlfieOakes, who is the county Republican Executive Committee State Committeeman. April 5, 2023. I am a father, grandfather, and devoted husband of 39 years. They serve staggered four-year terms, overseeing 48,000 students in public schools, including charter schools. He told the Naples Daily News in July his priorities were ensuringeducation helps everyone succeed, improvingsafety and mental health for students and teachers and addressing budgetary concerns. PACs are only required to disclose what they paid and when, not what it was earmarked for. The four-year terms are staggered, with a total term limit of 12 years. We also need to increase career and technical education opportunities. Cracking down on antisemitic acts in Florida, all the way from Isreal, after a new law protects people by hardening punishment for antisemitism. Ensuring comprehensive school safety: We must continue to work with our law enforcement partners and community health providers to ensure our schools are safe and student mental health issues are addressed. Nonpartisan candidates list no party in their campaign advertising disclaimers.*. They should know that our founders pledge their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, so we could live free. Oakes' PAC Citizens Awake Now has spent about $41,000 this election cycle, with at least some of that going to negative campaigning against Lichter's District 3 opponent, incumbent Mitchell. My husband, Paul, and our son, Ryan, and I moved to Naples in 1989, and we both started teaching in CCPS. On April 21, thousands of students throughout Florida walked out of their classrooms to protest Gov. So, Friday night, theyre demanding action in the cell phone lot at Southwest Florida International Airport. Lichter told WINK News she ran a fair race while under an onslaught of attacks since the primary.. Attending school board meetings, which are open to the public, is a great way to be involved with your childs education. While the school board racehas been nonpartisan in the past, meaning candidates do not run with a political party, this election cycle has seen some upheaval. We will be opening a new high school in 2023, and that will require rezoning in high school and at the same time in elementary school. Jen Mitchell is the current chair of the Collier County school board. Florida officials are threatening to revoke the teaching license of a school superintendent who criticized Gov. Copyright 2023 Fort Myers Broadcasting. Jerry Rutherford, Kelly Lichter, and Timothy Moshier are all winners in Tuesdays race. The Collier County School Board is moving closer to picking the new superintendent. And last, but definitely not least, we need to develop strong recruitment and retention programs for our teachers. Bokos wasn't the only Collier County voter motivated by schools. She is endorsed by the Collier County Republican Executive Committee and Oakes. The East Naples complex near the Collier Boulevard and Interstate 75 interchange reported $1.2 million in revenue from October 2022 through March 2023, which []. Moshier said he asked the woman, Katie Paige Richards, to vacate her post as a volunteer, and said she had never been his campaign manager or a campaign employee. Copyright 2023 Fort Myers Broadcasting. For more information, view his application oncollierschools.com/superintendentsearch. in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration . "Her opponent is a Republican who has vowed to support Governor DeSantis and his agenda. Search results are not intended as legal advice for you or your organization and are not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. In District 3, incumbent Jen Mitchell and challenger (and former board member) Kelly Lichter went head-to-head over who would be the victor. Implement a knowledge-based curriculum aligned with state standards, Improve math and literacy learning outcomes, Refine academic programming options for all students, Expand and enhance post-secondary options, Cultivate civic literacy and critical thinking, Broaden collaboration with community stakeholders for student-centered decision-making, Support and motivate all employees by refocusing resources and ensuring consistent leadership, Implement consistent enforcement of the Code of Student Conduct, Examine student safety and implement enhancements, Aubrey Rogers High School (Under Construction), Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The first finalist, Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli, is from Collier County and worked in the school district for 23 years, eventually leading her to become the interim superintendent. Shes worked with the Collier County ESE students advisory board and is active in her church. I served on the state textbook committee in 2005-06 and put the national motto back in schools in 2005. In addition to appointing the superintendent, the five-member board is responsible for making decisions that affect the daily operations of the public schools in the district. Challenger Arthur Boyer holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and has worked as an educator for about the past two decades. School Board Keep Education Nonpartisan Extreme partisan candidates are running to replace the current nonpartisan Collier County School Board with the agenda of banning books, censoring classroom discussions, and promoting extreme ideology in curriculum. Respect for self, others, property, and authority. They can learn everything they need to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, we can make them rock stars, they can go to Harvard and be law schools, or they can be good American citizen plumbers and electricians, we can do it all, Zant Jr. said. School District. District 1 covers East Naples with Interstate 75 to the north andthe coastline including Marco Island to the south between State Road 29 and Santa Barbara Boulevard and County Barn Road. Collier school board races are non-partisan elections and voted on at-large, meaning all registered voters in Collier County, regardless of party affiliation or district of residence, are eligible to vote for one candidate in each race. The Collier County School Board is coming close to making a decision on who will be the next superintendent: Interim Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli or Charles Van Zant Jr. A primary was scheduled for August 23, 2022. She is a local Realtor and mother of four children, all of whom have attended traditional Collier County public schools. I graduated from Western Maryland College in 1963. I have collaborated with many school board members one-on-one to move specific concerns forward for the benefit of the students. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. More:Collier County School Board narrows superintendent search to 'final four' list. Establish a knowledge-based curriculum, which will improve academic outcomes. Turnios campaign websites emphasizes protecting students by keeping inappropriate materials, media and CRT out of our schools!. She also volunteers through Collier schools and with the Special Olympics. Members serve staggered four-year terms. Voter Registration Deadline/Book Closing: October 11, Vote-by-Mail Ballot Mailings: September 24 (UOCAVA)/September29-October 31| Ballot Request Deadline: 5 p.m.October 29. The organization accomplished many things, including providing a framed copy of our national motto to every government building in Collier County, and providing free Bibles to high school students each January in honor of Religious Freedom day. Ian is disrupting voting in a GOP region critical for Gov. Kamela Patton, who was set to retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year, signed a mutual transition agreement with the school board. District 3covers a central region of Collierto the north at the boundary of Lee County, Wilson Boulevard to the east, Interstate 75 to the west and to the south near Radio Road. Rutherford took home the victory. Administrative Center. Special Board Meeting/ Superintendent App Review. "We're very thankful (for the win)," said Rutherford, who won District 1. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In 2018, Jen was elected to the school board. I have four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Hes been in the trucking business for about three decades and currently serves on the Everglades City Code Compliance Board and the Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent. Collier County School Board Watch. Maintain the checks and balances of multiple audits conducted annually and address concerns. The four-year terms are staggered, with a . In July, she told the Naples Daily News hertop three issues should she be re-elected are selecting a new superintendent following Superintendent Kamela Pattons announcement she is stepping down next year, increasing student achievement, and attracting and retaining teachers. School board seats are decided in a nonpartisan race. Print Close. The District School Board of Collier County has decided to schedule a special school board meeting in which they will vote on the next superintendent. Shes a mother of two and has previously taught U.S. History, Economics and Government at the high school level, as well as experience teaching special needs students. Longtime School Board member Roy Terry and challenger Tim Moshier battled it out for the District 5 seat, with Moshier coming away the winner Tuesday. We need a return to American culture in society, and this begins in the classroom. April 11, 2023 . Providing the public with insights into issues impacting the direction of Collier County Public Schools. She holds a bachelors degree in history from Baldwin Wallace College and a masters degree in social studies education from Nova Southeastern University. Review the procedures from the recent pandemic and revise as needed. Get a Google Map. Boobyer is a high school graduate, a golf professional coaching youth golf through the First Tee Program of Collier County and a volunteer with the Special Olympics. They have maintained the district's A-rating through the most challenging of times. Originally from Haiti, Boyer has lived in Immokalee for 30 years and is CEO of the education, leadership and life coaching firm Boyer Multidisciplinary Consulting. A mutual transition agreement was signed by both the Collier County School Board and Patton late Tuesday night . District 5encompasses areas of eastern Collier that includeImmokalee, Ave Maria, parts of Golden Gate Estates and Everglades City. CCPS will develop students intellectual capacity and confidence in order to be successful lifelong learners with strong moral character who strive to reach their potential as productive members of American culture. 5775 Osceola Trail. Hes also a member of the Collier County Education Foundation Board of Directors and the YMCA of Collier County and President of Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards. In the Collier school board district three race, incumbent and current board Chair Jen Mitchell is running for reelection against challengers Jana Greer and Kelly Lichter. He is a devout Christian and hasfought to distribute Bibles in schools as well asinstitute prayer at school board meetings. COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. The District School Board of Collier County has decided to schedule a special school board meeting in which they will vote on the . Collier School Board District five member Roy M. Terry is seeking a fourth term. 4. The filing deadline for this election was May 16, 2022, for petitioning candidates. We are currently working on a creative solution to address the workforce housing issue that our teachers face, as well. School Board - Tentative Budget Hearing, 5:05 PM - 6:05 PM As a school board member, I will promote the Florida B.E.S.T. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. After spending years teaching students in Lee County, followed by a term on the school board, Gwyn Gittens is back in the classroom to teach parents how to navigate the school system and communicate with educators. Timothy Moshier graduated from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan before starting a building restoration company and a truck detailing company. Collier County Public Schools . Solicitud de Peticin a la Junta de Comisionados del Condado. That honor went to Lichter. School board members must represent We the People, not a massive bureaucracy and its self-serving interests. Coming, coincidentally, two days after the state Board of Education approved expanding his "Don't Say Gay" law through 12th grade, the demonstration encompassed at least 300 high schools and 90% of the state's colleges [] Ron DeSantis' education policies. The salary a Collier County school board member draws is$43,007, according to2021databy theFlorida Legislatures Office of Economic and Demographic Research. Ron DeSantis, accusing the educator of violating several statutes and DeSantis directives and allowing his personal political views to guide his leadership. Our goal is to produce educated citizens, capable of thinking for themselves, with a firm appreciation of American exceptionalism, who will not be easily swayed by Marxist, communist, or socialist ideologies, and who are equipped to take their place in American society. Ricciardelli took over as interim superintendent in December after former superintendentKamela Patton, who was set to retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year, signed a mutual transition agreement with the school board. The meeting will be open to the public and will also be available to be streamed on the Education Channel accessible via the District website and Channel 99 for Comcast, CenturyLink, and Summit Broadband subscribers. Both the mailer and the text message said they were sponsored by the Citizens Awake Now PAC, which lists Francis A. Oakes III (locally known as Alfie) as the chairperson. Woman sneaks into Columbia University's surf-and-turf event, reflects on institution's 'hypocrisy' and treatment of low-income students: 'i . The School Board elects a Chair and a Vice-Chair annually in November and appoints the Superintendent of Schools who administers the operations of the schools and the school district. He worked as a farm laborer, janitor, and juvenile detention officer, then went on to earn a B.S. Candidate Jacqualene Keay has a Master of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in professional counseling. Minutes. District Profile. Zant Jr. is making his case for the position by selling himself on traditional values. Lely Elementary, Lely High, Manatee Elementary, Manatee Middle, Marco Island Academy, Marco Island Charter Middle, Parkside Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, and Tommie Barfield Elementary. Thank you. The Collier County School Board is made up of five seats covering five districts. Westberry is being challenged by Kimberly Ann Boobyer and Jerry D. Rutherford. Terry has a Masters in Education and his past experience with the district includes serves as a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal and principal. School Board Work Session (Board Evaluation Instrument/Superintendent Evaluation), High School Graduation Day (All schools except PRH, iTECH, and LWTC; see details in notes. She continues to post on social media site Gab, where her public posts are aboutfood ingredients or anti-trans rhetoric. All were challengers to the existing board. Devoted husband. We must ensure that those students have a career pathway when they cross the stage at graduation. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Incumbent Terry told the Naples Daily News that his main priorities coming into his fourth term on the board would beschool safety and hiring a new superintendent to replace Kamela Patton, who announced in mid-June she plans to step down in 2023. Westberry, the current vice chairman, is alongtime Collier resident. Kate Cimini is an investigative journalist covering Florida. Kelly Lichter is a wife and mother of two school-aged children. Provide our children, faculty, and staff with a safe and secure learning environment, which is as important as the academic instruction. We must continue to look for ways to be efficient with your tax dollars. School Board - Final Budget Hearing, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Collier County Supervisor of Elections site showsMoshier, also endorsed by Alfie Oakes and the Collier County Republican Executive Committee, raised$79,181.29 and spent $24,615.94of that during the race, as of Nov. 6.
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