Federalist Papers $('.showResponses').hide(); 3: Wing Ng; . Core Values Service to and Engagement of students, staff, school districts, and community partners Hospitality - friendly and generous service Aspire to continuously . Besides managing large budgets, I also managed staff. .widget-img { BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS Board meetings are generally held the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Incumbent Lindsay Mahaffey defeated Steve Bergstrom in the general election for Wake County Schools District 8 on November 8, 2022. Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and others. I bring more than 12 years of leadership as a Veteran of the US Air Force and now as a pilot for a major airline. letter-spacing: 0.03em; clearInterval(nTimer); I will do that when elected. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { display: inline-block; Her challenger is Steve Bergstrom, a veteran who boasts managing billions in contracts for the Department of Defense. Instead of using the federal funds (CARES Act) for its intended purpose, to address educational learning loss, the board is engaging in a pseudo money-laundering scheme to cover their fiscal irresponsibility. } width: 250px; To provide a quality, unbiased education for every child. } The masters pay program is a good first start in encouraging teachers to improve their teaching techniques. .widget-row.Libertarian { - Introduce measures to have lesson plans posted on an easily accessible site for parents, allowing them to assist and collaborate w/ teachers in their child's education. State legislature | They ignored concerns of learning loss (calling it a "false construct"). These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. background: #4c4c4c; Wake County schools must set a high standard that discrimination based on race, gender or religion will not be tolerated among staff, teachers or students. }); Airline Captain An inability to view the problem and come up with a viable solution, remaining flexible to change, and having the conviction to get the job done, was on full display the last two years. The district is 46.6% unaffiliated voters, 27.6% Democratic voters, 21.4% Republican voters and less than 1% voters registered with other parties. @media (max-width:600px) { One of my top platform issues is school safety, and increasing the number of school safety officers. Public policy. Mahaffey wants to see the state invest more in public education, while Bergstrom argues the school board should cut some of its administrative costs to pay for other things. Bergstrom argues line-item information should be readily available. background-color: grey; }) .votebox-scroll-container { All throughout the county, we have a very diverse and qualified core of teachers and admin. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. width: 150px; if (window.jQuery) { 12-year Air Force veteran Principled leadership .inner_percentage.Democratic { What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Counties | The school board approves and disapproves of contracts of $100,000 or more, if one were to be signed for curriculum above that amount. font-weight: 200; .clearfix { } For too long, Mahaffey and this school board have focused on personal agendas that detract from the needs of students and pull away much needed resources from teachers and schools. padding-left: 0; } The problem, right now, is not funding. Of the employees in major tech firms in the United States, only 4% are African-AmericanGoogle employs less than 2%. .indicate_scroll { Democrats won three contested races on the Wake board, while a fourth Democrat was unopposed. My opponent has been the D8 representative for 10 years, and teachers have never felt more overwhelmed and undervalued as they do now. Master's degree in political science State Board of Education Members. } Teachers are left to pick up the slack for their bad policies and even worse curriculum choices. Curriculum A student can receive all of their licenses before graduating, enter an advanced program upon graduation, and be hired at any Major Airline (FedEx, American, United or Delta) making $200K/year or more at the age of 25. background-color: #db0000; .widget-row.value-only { This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Without them, I would not be where I am today. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. overflow-y: auto; Shop. Ms. Stacey Woolley was elected to the board in April of 2019. width: 100% !important; margin-bottom: 4px; Ill be a voice for ALL Wake County parents and families. I had just arrived in Maracaibo, Venezuela. })(); Steve Bergstrom completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Though not a teacher by profession, it is the type of example that I envision for every student in Wake County - teachers that inspire us to be our very best. He and other conservative school board candidates think too many central office staff earn six figures. Wake County Public Schools educational performance has been on an eight-year steady decline. (function() { Elementary & Secondary Education; EPS District Operations; Music Department; Performing Arts; Research, Evaluation, and Assessment; Security; Social Studies; Special . Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Instead, taxpayer funds are wasted on ineffective curriculum and programs. My opponent and this school board have marginalized many parents throughout Wake County. We need to teach real history, warts and all, but history that allows students to critically think about the world as it was, as it is, and as it can be. Today, WCPSS supports curriculum that teaches the opposite. .votebox-results-cell--number { Wake County has witnessed 8 years of failed policies. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } It was there that I learned the values of service - and the idea that "the customer is always right". if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? She has had a long career dedicated to serving her community and working in education-focused nonprofits. background-color: #db0000; if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { Enthusiasm. height: 50px; padding-bottom: 7px; Election 2020: District 8 Wake County Board of Education Candidate Steve Bergstrom. What was your very first job? The district that represents most of Apex features a rematch of the 2020 election. What role do you imagine technology playing in (and outside) the classroom in the future? The board president and vice president are elected from the membership at the first meeting of each calendar year. Every textbook vendor has an electronic version of their textbook. width: 35px !important; .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} } Service before self .widget-row.Republican { Learning loss has devasted Wake education, despite Mahaffey and the board calling it a "false construct". Board of Education Office. We need a course correction now! cutting unnecessary programs that have not produced results. } ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } On March 15th, the board briefed the Wake County Commissioners their plan to carry over $220 million in unspent Covid relief funds in order to soften the blow of the impending fiscal cliff. }) Democrats win 4 Wake County commissioners races, retain complete control of the board, NC man arrested in Ponzi scheme defrauded people in the Indian community, FBI says. - Teachers are being taken advantage of and not provided with needed resources to do their jobs. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. There are two glaring complaints against Mahaffey and this board - a lack of transparency and parental alienation. What type of skills should students be learning for success in the 21st century? }; At the same time, there is no place for politically divisive and agenda-driven curriculum like CRT. .non_result_row div { font-size: 20px; background-color: grey; Teacher training should be a key focus in our public schools. I agree with teachers and admin from last year and will fight to ensure that our students and our children are safe when they attend school. Correct the plummeting reading and math performance for minority students. margin-top: 1em; While all of the Wake County school systems middle and high schools have school resource officers, only four elementary schools do. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. } A school system that is safe for our students, teachers, and administration. They can enroll in a school like Western Governors University, receive their four year degree in Cyber Security in less than two years. Goal 3: Increase educator preparedness to meet the needs of every student by 2025. I want to reward these heroes by advocating for higher pay, increased resources and policies that allow them to focus on education. text-align: center; Steve Bergstrom's Campaign Website Steve Bergstrom's Campaign Facebook Page Communication between HSDD and Mr. Bergstrom. How old were you at the time? I will support the diverse needs of the district by providing an unbiased, quality education for every student. Lindsay Mahaffey is a member of the Wake County Schools school board in North Carolina, representing District 8. margin: 0px 10px; .inner_percentage.Republican { It is incumbent upon us as school board members to set the example and leave politics and personal agendas at the door. By the 8th grade, only 12% of black students are proficient in Math. If funding from the state were to continue at the current rate from 2011 until now, funding for schools would far exceed the Leandro report recommendations. State and local courts | - My opponent, and current WCPSS School Board Chair Lindsay Mahaffey, has announced that she will ask the Wake County Commissioners for additional funding for next years budget beyond the $2.1 billion currently allocated. Empathy display: inline-block; } Young was recently named 2021 Educator of the Year in Special Services from the Association of Texas Professional Educators and awarded the 2021 State of Texas 4-H Salute to Excellence Award for District 5. The masters pay program is a good first start in encouraging teachers to improve their teaching techniques. } Help expand Ballotpedia's elections coverage - volunteer with us, .infobox { .widget-row.heading { color: #0645ad; I believe that we need to focus on proper budgetary management and avoid using taxpayer dollars for personal agendas. Gus joined Bergstrom in 1998 and has over 25 years of management experience in operations, sales and engineering. The state sets standards, and school systems select curriculum. Thats why a historic number of teachers have left Wake schools. I want to reverse that trend and give schools back to parents. top: 0px; jQuery( ".votebox" ).each(function( index ) { I worked in the restaurant business throughout High School and College. Served two years in Venezuela on a church mission let scrollHeight = jQuery('.results_table_container').get(index).scrollHeight; Quality education cant be accomplished without parental input. See here - https://steveforschools.com/my-opponent. font-size: 0.9em; Wake students deserve the very best education, and I have the experience, the leadership, and the desire to sacrifice to make that happen for our families. One of the major complaints I have heard from parents across the county is the lack of transparency in their children's educational material and curriculum. } To contact all members of the Board of Education, please email [email protected]. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } overflow-x: auto; Bergstrom accused the school system of ignoring concerned from Fuquay-Varina police leaders who said Fuquay-Varina Elementary School needed a resource officer. MVP Math is a perfect example of an agenda pushed by my opponent and this school board that has alienated parents, led to declining scores across the county, and resulted in millions wasted. It found that 65% of teachers strongly agreed that we need a minimum of two SROs in every school. Board of Education - Denville Township School District. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} width: 90%; Incumbent Lindsay Mahaffey defeated Steve Bergstrom in the general election for Wake County Schools District 8 on November 3, 2020. They need to be better supported and have their roles clearly defined so that they can better address the mental health needs of our students. } vertical-align: top; WCPSS has been touting high school graduation rates for the last couple of years. MS. STACEY WOOLLEY (PRESIDENT) DISTRICT 1. margin-bottom: .75em; width: 43%; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} A longtime STEM education advocate, Mr. Newburn has served on several STEM related educational boards including the Northwest Career and Technical Academy Engineering Advisory Board and the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Advisory Board. $('.pastResponses').hide(); .race_header.democratic { Much of this has to do with poor Math performance. When teachers and parents have to buy basic school supplies, there is a clear problem with budget management and priorities. $('.collapse').collapse('show'); Ballot measures, Who represents me? Together, we can once again be a public school system that is the envy of a nation. Click here to read the survey answers. } This is something I would like to see changed in the school board. She is the foundation of our family and helps every single one of us be the absolute best person we can be. The tyranny of Socialist and Marxist doctrine has destroyed lives, hopes and dreams for generations. The Oregon School District, located to the south of Madison, announced the appointment of a new superintendent Monday. .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} } margin-bottom: -2px !important; } State Board Statement on Curriculum Recommendations. Oct 29, 2019. let item = jQuery('.votebox .indicate_scroll').get(index); . Durham restaurant gets a C grade: This weeks Triangle sanitation scores (Jan. 17), Person who died in Raleigh police custody Tuesday was tased, police chief says. .results_table { Name: Steve Bergstrom Political party: Republican Age as of Nov. 8, 2022: 44 Campaign website: steveforschools.com Occupation: Airline Captain Education: Master's in political science Have you run for elected office before? Elected officials primary roles is to represent the constituents they serve, not to push their personal agendas. I will support the diverse needs of the district by providing an unbiased, quality education for every student. U.S. President | This, despite obstacles being placed in their way by my opponent and this board through poor educational policies. display: block; There's a passion in our family for public education And I want to bring that passion to Wake County public schools. The way Mahaffey and the WCPSS board have ignored this problem is absolutely shameful. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business, and a Master's Degree in Political Science. We should compensate educators according to ability and initiative instead of giving equal pay to all - - a concept which has never worked. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2004 to 2016. font-size: .9em; I strongly believe that school counselors are overworked. He explained to me the symbol of socialism that wall represented, and it was my first tangible lesson in the freedoms we enjoy in America. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. What principles drive your policies for safety in schools? }) .votebox-covid-disclaimer { All of those funds must be rolled over into this years budget if not yet spent. float: left; Steve Bergstrom for Wake Schools 2022. These resources are essential in providing a quality education to our most vulnerable, including special education, economically disadvantaged, and those with learning disabilities. Recently, district leaders declined to apply for a portion of $15 million at the state level meant to fund new school resource officers. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Flanagan served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019.