Special St. Paul school board meeting after fatal stabbing yields 63 speakers Shes a Lowertown resident, running to better connect students with services and teachers with resources to even the playing field. Her top three priorities are addressing the student-to-prison pipeline, diversifying the teacher corps, and getting more resources for teachers. Board members will confront a host of headaches. 61 - Scott Dibble Tiffany FearingTiffany Fearing, 33, works as an administrative assistant pitching her professional distance as an asset thatll allow her to bring fresh, new ideas to the district something she says the district needs to boost enrollment. . 63 - Zaynab Mohamed Jim Vue, the board's vice. Once again, however, hes at odds with leaders of the St. Paul Federation of Educators who recently announced their intent to break from the districts HealthPartners plan in favor of joining the state-run Public Employees Insurance Program. Only one incumbent, Keith Hardy, went ahead without the DFLs endorsement, finishing a distant fifth. . And we know how important it is to make our voices heard in the classroom, at the bargaining table, and in the voting booth. In 2021, we must have school board members that see educators as partners, not enemies. Twitter: twitter.com/DianeNguyenMN This is one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard in the upcoming school board elections. Ryan WilliamsRyan Williamsworks in the Minneapolis Public Schools district. He did a two-year stint on city government and crime in Austin, Minn., and spent seven years in Sioux Falls, S.D. The endorsements listed here represent endorsements awarded but not necessarily active. To contact all SPPS Board Members, please email sb.members@spps.org. 36B - Brion Curran Jennifer McPhersonJennifer McPherson, 37, has ties to the district both as an alumna who made local history as the districts first female wrestler, and as a parent with students currently enrolled in district schools. // This was fired already and completed no need to attach to the event listener. Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 - Irene Fernando On the day of the DFL SD 65 Convention she announced that she's droping out of the endorsement process but will still run in the primary. Heading into his third year leading the St. Paul Public Schools district, Superintendent Joe Gothard has largely won the approval of his bosses on the school board. 53A - Mary Frances Clardy 60B - Mohamud Noor The St. Paul City DFL will endorse school board candidates at the city convention, which will be held June 23. Josh has written about St. Paul public schools and higher education for the Pioneer Press since 2014, 11 years after the paper first published his byline as a University of Minnesota intern. 64A - Kaohly Her The move slated to happen Jan. 1, just as at least two newcomers, and as many as four, will take a seat alongside Gothard at the board table would lower premiums for teachers and teachers aides, but leave the district on the hook for a $4 million early termination fee. Facebook Statewide, school board members are quitting at a higher rate, including several stepping down in St. Paul. 63B - Emma Greenman . Josh has written about St. Paul public schools and higher education for the Pioneer Press since 2014, 11 years after the paper first published his byline as a University of Minnesota intern. Click here to find your new legislative district. Chauntyll Allen, a challenger who currently works in the district as an educational assistant, also secured both key endorsements. Candidates can formally file for office July 27 to Aug. 10.Related Articles 65B - Maria Isa Prez-Hedges All were backed by the Caucus for Change, which has been critical of St. Paul Schools. She was joined after the second round of voting by Steve Marchese, a fellow incumbent, and Chauntyll Allen, a challenger who must give up her job as an educational assistant if shes elected. listeners: [], Candidates: please see the About our endorsement process page and contact [emailprotected] with any questions. 57B - Erin Preese Elijah Norris-HollidayElijah Norris-Holliday, 23, is a Como Park Senior High graduate, looking to bring a fresh new voice to the board as someone whos able to actually relate to the students and young teachers in our school system. Hes currently working for Securian financial services while pursuing a masters degree in public administration at Mankato State University. 43A - Cedrick Frazier Earlier this year, the board approved a plan to downsize the infrastructure of the district, which has been steadily losing enrollment for years. Four candidates closely aligned with the district's teachers union won a majority of seats on the St. Paul school board Tuesday in a rout that cranks up the heat on Superintendent Valeria. Anthony Lonetree has been covering St. Paul Public Schools and general K-12 issues for the Star Tribune since 2012-13. 45, works as a pharmacy technician and owns a neighborhood coffee shop on the citys East Side, whose appreciation for a strong public school education stems from his own experience as a former refugee who didnt have an opportunity to attend school until coming to the U.S. To republish, copy the HTML at right, which includes our tracking pixel, all paragraph styles and hyperlinks, the author byline and credit to MinnPost. Created with Sketch. Website: sallyboosformn.com, Facebook: facebook.com/people/Samuelson-for-Senate/Website: Samuelsonforsenate.com, Facebook: facebook.com/Julie4House/Twitter: twitter.com/juliesandstedeWebsite: www.juliesandstede.com, Facebook: facebook.com/davelislegardforMNHouse6BTwitter: twitter.com/davelislegard Website: www.davelislegard.com, Facebook: facebook.com/bendenucciforMNSenateTwitter: twitter.com/Ben_DeNucciWebsite: denucciforsenate.com/, Facebook: facebook.com/LizForDuluthTwitter: twitter.com/lizolson218Website: www.lizforduluth.com, Facebook: facebook.com/alicia4duluthWebsite: www.aliciaforduluth.com, Facebook: facebook.com/SenatorMcEwenTwitter: twitter.com/jenmcewenmnWebsite: www.votemcewen.com, Facebook: facebook.com/satterformnhouse9B/, Facebook: facebook.com/Cornel-for-MN-Senate Asked what sets her apart, she wrote, Im an outsider with big, bold ideas and a deep need to restore the educational system for our students.. Schools were closed and students will be moved for next year and bus routes are being contracted. A few highlights of her tenure, as relayed by a campaign aide, include passing a critical school referendum, updating school start times and supporting district programs to recruit, train and retain teachers of color. As polarizing issues ranging from how to best address school climate and safety concerns to how to handle the pending teachers union health care issue carry into the new school year, the remaining seven candidates have an opportunity to carve out a name for themselves as well. Now, the city might start buying garbage trucks, Let's talk about our racist and ugly state flag, Minnesota Democrats might spend big in bid to fix a struggling child care industry, The long, bitter fight over Minneapolis Roof Depot site, explained, What's one of Minnesota's biggest sources of revenue?

if ( 'undefined' === typeof window.tribe.events ) { Both incumbents seeking re-election, Zuki Ellis and Steve Marchese, along with challenger Chauntyll Allen, have secured endorsements from the DFL Party and local teachers union. Education | Conventions are still ongoing and endorsements are still being made. Earlier, DFLers endorsed three school board candidates, leaving Vue and Farnsworth to compete for support in a second round of balloting that ended Thursday. The St. Paul school board saw a majority turnover in 2016, when the Caucus for Change slate of candidates took office and immediately set out to sever ties with then-superintendent Valeria Silva. Besides mayor, city voters will elect four school board members in November. The School Board is comprised of seven citizens of Saint Paul who are elected at-large in the district. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021, but residents can vote by mail, and in person starting Friday, September 17, 2021. Kate Knuth Minneapolis Mayor. The endorsed candidates are Zuki Ellis, Steve Marchese, Jon Schumacher and Mary Vanderwert. 64 - Erin Murphy But the party could not agree on a fourth, and neither contender for that spot was union-endorsed.

if ( 'undefined' === typeof window.tribe ) { , 45, is a graduate of Central High School who has been working in the district for 16 years as a paraprofessional, a basketball coach and a coordinator through the Community Education Program at a number of different schools. TakeAction has their own schedule, and it may not align with the SPFE timeline. Shes a former middle- and high-school English teacher looking to prioritize teacher workforce development, board accessibility and responsiveness, and partnerships that cut across the district, county, city and local communities. His top priorities as a candidate include bringing low-cost equity and inclusion trainings to district staff and educators, fully funding basic classroom supplies, and advocating for more state funding while also learning how to do more with less in the interim. Jeannie Foster won a seat on the St. Paul school board with nearly 38 percent of the vote. The requirement to shadow an educator for a day has been suspended due to safety concerns. Responses to the SPFE Candidate Questionnaire can be found below. See our full republication guidelines for more information. Website: www.keithforhouse.com, Facebook: facebook.com/LieblingforRepTwitter: twitter.com/TinaLieblingWebsite: www.tinaliebling.com, Facebook: facebook.com/aleta4mnsenateTwitter: twitter.com/aleta4mnsenateWebsite: www.aleta4mnsenate.com, Facebook: facebook.com/KimforHouseMNTwitter: twitter.com/KimHicksMN25AWebsite: www.kimhicksformnhouse25a.com/, Facebook: facebook.com/AndySmithMNTwitter: twitter.com/AndySmithMNWebsite: www.andysmithmn.com, Facebook: facebook.com/LizBoldonMNSenateTwitter: twitter.com/lizboldonmnWebsite: www.lizboldon.com/, Facebook: facebook.com/gene.pelowskiTwitter: twitter.com/GenePelowski, Facebook: facebook.com/danwilsonforsenate, Facebook: facebook.com/brown4mnhouseWebsite: www.brown4mnhouse.com, Facebook: facebook.com/emyforhouse Dear SPFE, With the deadline for public loan forgiveness coming up in a month, wed like to remind leaders and members of. document.removeEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', initBreakpoints ); 61A - Frank Hornstein

if ( 'function' !== typeof (window.tribe.events.views.breakpoints.setup) ) { Hes an SPPS parent, a public service director and a lawyer by training and licensure a credential he says he exercises through strategic thinking and a willingness to ask tough questions. He says his tenure has been marked by progress in bringing in new leadership, addressing the districts financial issues and ensuring there is a strategic plan designed to address long-term issues regarding achievement, culture and college/career readiness all things he plans to continue to advance, if re-elected. Courses are currently being offered and are free to SPFE members. Mins WordPress theme by. Steve MarcheseSteve Marchese, 52, currently serving as the boards vice chair, is running for a second term. Her top priority stands out: monthly check-in meetings for students and counselors to connect and see how every student is doing., Zuki EllisZuki Ellis, another SPPS grad and parent, is currently serving as board chair. SPFE has reimagined our PD through an equity lens. This year there will be a special election to complete the term of former SPPS Director Steve Marchese. As educators and union members, we know how important it is to be informed on issues that matter to ourselves, our families, and our students. return; Much of his campaign messaging on social media focuses on meeting transportation and employee safety standards. The St. Paul DFL Party has endorsed incumbent Melvin Carter for mayor and three newcomers for school board. She'll be joining a. 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Heres a preview of the names thatll be on the ballot this fall, in alphabetical order: Charlie CastroCharlie Castro, 39, is a systems analyst and professor in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Her experience centers around Hamline Elementary school, where she helped facilitate the process to turn it into a full-service community school. return; You must register to receive a link to participate via Zoom. He, too, is a district grad who has stayed invested in the district because its where his child studies. MinnPost's in-depth, independent news is free for all to access no paywall or subscriptions. 8A - Liz Olson Website: www.cornelformn.com/, Facebook facebook.com/RadosevichPeteTwitter: Twitter.com/RadosevichPeteWebsite: peteradosevichforhouse11a.com/, Facebook: facebook.com/EricOlsonDFLTwitter: twitter.com/EricOlsonDFLWebsite: www.olsonmnhouse.com, Facebook: facebook.com/PeuraForMinnesotaTwitter: twitter.com/PeuraJohnWebsite: johnpeura.wixsite.com/peuraforminnesota, Twitter: twitter.com/JVfor12b Website: www.jvfor12b.com, Facebook: facebook.com/kariformnsenateTwitter: twitter.com/karidorryWebsite: www.kariformnsenate.com/, Website: andreaformnhouse.comFacebook: facebook.com/AndreaRobinsonForMNHouse13a, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alissaforsenatemn And in response to a SPFE question about how hed handle disagreement with union leadership, he wrote: My goal is to make labor representatives blush and for them to tell me that I am overly supportive of labor issues.. 51 - Melissa Wiklund Registration for this event will close on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at noon, and you will receive your link shortly after 2pm on September 28. 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Local Republicans endorsed Georgia Dietz and Carol Hugley. Listen to the DFL Debrief for the latest Minnesota political news! Restorative Practices Twitter: twitter.com/Mary4MNHouse23a })(); What are you interested? Please support them in the upcoming DFL City Convention and the general election in November. 2021 Election Endorsements. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Dozens to speak at Tuesday meeting on St. Paul school safety Her top priority stands out: monthly check-in meetings for students and counselors to connect and see how every student is doing., , another SPPS grad and parent, is currently serving as board chair. , 33, works as an administrative assistant pitching her professional distance as an asset thatll allow her to bring fresh, new ideas to the district something she says the district needs to boost enrollment. Blaine City Council Ward 1 (2-year) - Lori Saroya 48 - Dan Kessler It would also result in 22 percent premium hikes for the districts other 1,500 employees. Ryan Williams, a paraprofessional with Minneapolis Public Schools. As the convention entered its seventh hour, delegates opted to adjourn, leaving open the final endorsement. SPFE is proud to announce the following endorsements for School Board 2021 Regular Election Our three endorsed candidates have unique areas of expertise that come together as strong advocates for educators, students, families and community members. Board chairwoman Jeannie Foster, with 57 percent of the total, cruised to victory over Clayton Howatt in the special election for a two-year term. })(); (function() { The DFL Party on Sunday endorsed the same three candidates that the St. Paul Federation of Educators favored weeks ago. 54 - Alicia Donahue The party did not endorse a fourth candidate. St. Paul DFL school board endorsement votes by round DFL Party delegates endorsed three candidates for St. Paul school board Sunday in three rounds of voting. PAUL SCHOOL BOARD, FOUR-YEAR TERM (THREE SEATS) James Farnsworth James Farnsworth Age: 23 What qualifies you to hold this position? Endorsement decisions are made by delegates to local conventions across Minnesota. 3 teens shot at funeral reception in St. Paul for Harding High School homicide victim, police say. He did not respond to MinnPosts interview request, but based on his responses in the St. Paul Federation of Educators candidate questionnaire, hes working toward obtaining a teaching license from Metropolitan State University. 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But she couldnt reach the vote threshold needed to lock down the key endorsement. Cloud, MN 56303. North's Deshaun Hill, Minneapolis Public Schools' technology problems continue, Hennepin County's incinerator faces pressure from environmental activists. 39A - Erin Koegel 25 N. 21st Ave. W. Duluth, MN 55806. 42 - Bonnie Westlin We all saw it coming: Harding teachers flagged violence long before fatal stabbing Carter, who had no challenger for the endorsement, received support from 89. Murdoch Testified Fox Commentators 'Endorsed' Trump's 2020 Election Lie St. Paul Public School Board to hold special listening session on . }