3. In her eyes, the district's most pressing issues are unwarranted misconceptions about school curriculum and teacher practices; the continued implementation of the new Florida BEST Standards, along with the introduction of new curriculum and the search for a new superintendent. This allowed her to spend the past 18 years volunteering in classrooms and serving on PTO boards and SAC committees, as well as district-level advisory groups. Share your story at (239) 207-9369 or email kcimini@gannett.com. What we know. The other 2022 candidates were eliminated in the August primary. Jen graduated from Purdue University with a degree in elementary education. But, Lichter will put that in the rearview mirror and focus on what she wants to accomplish moving forward. I believe that there are five things needed to provide a good education and develop good citizens and great leaders: 1. I have four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The position pays a salary of $43,007 for the state's 2021-22 fiscal year. Voters may select one candidate in each district, regardless of what district they live in. The Board appoints the Superintendent of Schools, who is the Secretary and Executive Officer of the School Board, and who administers the daily operations of the district. 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. Print Close. Discipline is needed to form good work habits and study habits for reaching the goals of life. 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. Audio Player 5775 Osceola Trail | Naples, FL 34109 | Tel 239-377-0001 | Fax 239-377-0181. 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. Cracking down on antisemitic acts in Florida, all the way from Isreal, after a new law protects people by hardening punishment for antisemitism. Ron DeSantis, accusing the educator of violating several statutes and DeSantis directives and allowing his personal political views to guide his leadership. That honor went to Lichter. He faces four challengers: Arthur Boyer, Jacqualene (Jackie) Keay, Timothy Moshier, and Ana Turino. They were decided victories, with Rutherford winning65.4%of the vote, while Lichter took home 58.2% and Moshier60.5%, according to the Collier Supervisor of Elections. Upcoming meetings and agendas are posted onwww.collierschools.com. Tornado touchdown confirmed in Charlotte County, Former Lee County teacher shows parents how to navigate school system, School superintendent who criticized DeSantis could lose job, Two kittens found in a bag on the side of the road in Collier County, Collier Countys Paradise Coast Sports Complex posts higher revenues than anticipated, Law stopping hate acts signed by DeSantis, Uber and Lyft drivers demanding change to make ends meet, Former employee accused of breaking into and stealing money from Naples store, Fort Myers Beach recovery efforts seven months after Hurricane Ian. She is endorsed by the Collier County Republican Executive Committee and Oakes. "The delivery of quality academics while maintaining the principle of liberty can now become real. 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. How do you think Fort Myers Beach should spend its share of $1.1 billion. Woman sneaks into Columbia University's surf-and-turf event, reflects on institution's 'hypocrisy' and treatment of low-income students: 'i . 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. 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. Kate Cimini is an investigative journalist covering Florida. Fax 239-377-0181. 2023 www.naplesnews.com. Rutherford took home the victory. Jerry Rutherford is a member of the Collier County School Board in Florida, representing District 1.Rutherford assumed office on November 22, 2022. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Middle School . I served in the U.S. Marine Reserve and U.S. Air Force as a medical material specialist. According to theCollier County's Supervisor of Elections office, Westberry raised $16,799.57 and spent $11,579.06. 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. Florida officials are threatening to revoke the teaching license of a school superintendent who criticized Gov. Zant Jr. is making his case for the position by selling himself on traditional values. 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. 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. 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. The Collier County School Board is vested by the Florida Constitution with the responsibility to operate, control and supervise all free public schools within the district. ", The mailer asserts she is the "ultimate DeSantis antagonist.". Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Jen Mitchell is the current chair of the Collier County school board. Rutherford won in the general election on November 8, 2022. 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 []. 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). Three seats on the Collier County Public Schools school board in Florida were up for general election on November 8, 2022. Members serve staggered four-year terms. The Collier County School Board is moving closer to picking the new superintendent. The Collier County School Board is made up of five seats covering five districts. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. We are currently working on a creative solution to address the workforce housing issue that our teachers face, as well. Examine teacher/staff shortage issues and implement strategies to recruit and retain the best. 4. Jerry served as the founder and president of World Changers of Florida for 10 years. I will work to eliminate sexuallyexplicit materials in classrooms and media centers. The two superintendent finalists for the Collier County School District were given their final public interview Wednesday morning. The incumbents are out, and Alfie Oakes picks for the school board are three for three. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. WGCUs John Davis will moderate the forum, which will be broadcast live on WGCU-FM and streamed online at wgcu.org, naplesnews.com, news-press.com, and via Facebook Live through each of the organizations Facebook pages. 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. Special School Board Meeting / Superintendent Selection, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Mitchell provided the Naples Daily News withphotos of a mailersent to her home in recent weeks,as well as the text of a text message campaign sent Oct. 21. She also volunteers her time coaching boys basketball and helps a local animal rescue by fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. All rights reserved. The Collier County Public Schools (or District School Board of Collier County) is a school district in Collier County, Florida.The district has schools in four cities throughout the county: Everglades City, Immokalee, Marco Island, and Naples.The district employees approximately 3,200 teachers, 49% of whom have advanced degrees. I have been serving Collier County for 44 years. And last, but definitely not least, we need to develop strong recruitment and retention programs for our teachers. Standards, morals, and ethics as established in the student conduct policy, and the study of original source documents. 1. Kelly is a former teacher, and the founding board president of MasonClassical Academy, Collier Countys highest performing public school. They serve staggered four-year terms, overseeing 48,000 students in public schools, including charter schools. 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. Administrative Center. 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. Collier County Commissioner candidate Chris Hall, Collier County School Board candidate Kelly Lichter and conservative Naples grocer Alfie Oakes.". Bokos wasn't the only Collier County voter motivated by schools. 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. A second interview at a special board meeting at 8 a.m. on April 26. Saturday night shooting in downtown Fort Myers under investigation. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent. Fellow district three candidate Kelly Lichter has a masters degree in Social Studies Education and serves as founder and President of Mason Classical Academy. We need to continue focusing on safe schools and our strong partnership with law enforcement. The mother of six previously worked at a middle school in Miami. 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. Early Voting: October 27-November 5 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Visitwww.colliervotes.govfor more information. At the polling place off Orange Tree, most signholders pushed school board candidates. 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. Current interim superintendent of the Collier County School District, March 2022-December 2022 deputy superintendent of the Collier County School District, 2021-2022 school leadership and performance officer for the Collier County School District, 2020-2021 assistant superintendent of school leadership for the Collier County School District, 2015-2020 executive director of teacher and learning for the Collier County School District, She has also been a principal, assistant principal, dean of attendance and discipline as well as an ESE specialist, 2020-2022 HR officer for the United States Army, Florida National Guard, 2017-2019 executive director of business development for Meteor Education in Gainesville, 2012-2016 superintendent of the Clay County School District in Green Cove Springs, Florida, 1998-2012 school board member for the Clay County School Board, He has held many positions from 1989 through 2022 for the United States Army and Florida National Guard. 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. Regular School Board Meeting. ", 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.". Thank you. A stormy morning gives way to a sunny afternoon. Copyright 2023 Fort Myers Broadcasting. School board members must represent We the People, not a massive bureaucracy and its self-serving interests. 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. After teaching in Baltimore,Md., for two years, I taught in Sarasota for two years. Greers campaign website emphasizes her faith, reading, I feel that God is calling me to serve on the School Board. She continues to post on social media site Gab, where her public posts are aboutfood ingredients or anti-trans rhetoric. But yeah, I think its always a plus to know where you are and to know what the need is and what the expectations are, Dr. Ricciardelli said. "I'm so thankful since so many people nobody I've met in my lifetime voted for me and encouraged me. Using our Services does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in our Services or the content you may access. The School District of Collier County (CCPS) serves more than 47,000 total students in 29 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 8 high schools, and a PreK-thru-12 school (Everglades City School). Gov. Increase the graduation rate, currently at 92.6%. More:Collier County School Board narrows superintendent search to 'final four' list. 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. For more information, view her application oncollierschools.com/superintendentsearch. Board members speak of operations issues in connection with policy or regarding ways operations issues may impact formulation of policy. So, there are so many variables so that theres so many different pieces to that. In 2018, Jen was elected to the school board. I've never run for office in my lifetime.". She has lived in Naples for 25 years along with her husband, Chris. All candidate websites can be found below. Continue forward progress: Ensure that our school buildings and buses have tight security in coordination with the Collier County Sheriffs Office. He is a devout Christian and hasfought to distribute Bibles in schools as well asinstitute prayer at school board meetings. Expanding career and technical education: 30% of our students do not go on to college. MetaSearch is intended for research, information and reference purposes only. They serve staggered four-year terms, overseeing 48,000 students in public schools, including charter schools. They have maintained the district's A-rating through the most challenging of times. 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. I have collaborated with many school board members one-on-one to move specific concerns forward for the benefit of the students. Our Services may display content that does not belong to Emerald Data Solutions or its affiliates. Sharing the Commitment - Advisory Committee Meeting for Exceptional Student Education, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM School board seats are decided in a nonpartisan race. Jerry Rutherford, Kelly . Rutherford, a Collier County Republican Executive Committee and Oakes-endorsedcandidate has beena Naples resident since 1982. It is not clear where the money went to, besides the mailers, andtext campaign against Mitchell. Submissions were edited for space and clarity. Special Board Meeting/ Superintendent App Review. Top issues for Moshier, who works in sales of used trucks, are teacher pay, low reading and math scores, and school safety, he told reporters in July. 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. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. A primary was scheduled for August 23, 2022. Shes worked with the Collier County ESE students advisory board and is active in her church. Ricciardelli took over as interim . Collier Countyis a well-known Republican stronghold. 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. Westberry is being challenged by Kimberly Ann Boobyer and Jerry D. Rutherford. The Collier County School Board is moving closer to picking the new superintendent. 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. Another priority is addressing student rezoning because of a new high school opening next year near Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Livingston Road, he said. 3:56. Specific school or district operations matters are the purview of the Superintendent. "On November 8th, you have the chance to re-elect Jen Mitchell for Collier County School Board District 3," the text campaign read. 5. 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 . School Board. Rutherfords campaign website prominently displays a quote of his own reading, in todays world, Leftists afflict others using illogical arguments with their own terms invading our schools system. 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. For more information, view his application oncollierschools.com/superintendentsearch. The four-year terms are staggered, with a . Theres a lot to be said, for knowing the people, for knowing the expectations of the families, the parents, and just really knowing other leaders in the community that if I need something, I can go to and either gain their support or get their advice, get their input on things. Collier County voters decided the three school board races on the ballot on Tuesday. I moved to Naples in 1978 with my wife, Helen. Collier County Public Schools. The Collier County School Board on Monday approved the use of new textbooks for the upcoming school year. School District. . Recommended Stories. The District School Board of Collier County is the five-member elected policy-making body of the school district. Collier School Board District five member Roy M. Terry is seeking a fourth term. How can a child learn if they are not brought into some kind of discipline Im not saying that we have to go back to paddling that may be a good solution what Im saying is there Hass to be some kind of discipline, Rutherford said. Timothy Moshier graduated from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan before starting a building restoration company and a truck detailing company. All rights reserved. Her successes in public education have been remarkable. When BLM and Pride flags are allowed in classrooms, but the Bible isnt, somethings very wrong.. He is the coordinator of middle school and high school science in CCPS. Westberry, the current vice chairman, is alongtime Collier resident. During my time on the board we have increased pay for all employees, across all salary schedules, by 16%. Collier County School Board Elections: District 3 Candidates; How I Research Candidates; Arthur Boyer About Boyer. All four of her children have graduated from or continue to attend schools in the Collier district. 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. 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 stormy morning gives way to a sunny afternoon. BridgePrep Academy of Collier, Calusa Park Elementary, Golden Gate Elementary, Golden Gate Middle, Golden Gate High, Golden Terrace Elementary, Gulf Coast High, Laurel Oak Elementary, Mike Davis Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Vineyards Elementary. General election date. The four-year terms are staggered, with a total term limit of 12 years. A mutual transition agreement was signed by both the Collier County School Board and Patton late Tuesday night . 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. NWS confirms tornado hit Charlotte County. Collier County School Board Watch. The Lee County School District is rolling out a new weapons detection system called "OpenGate," checking people for weapons and contraband. Employees with Uber and Lyft said theyre not getting paid enough, taking high gas prices and inflation into account. Although in Collier, schoolboard members are elected countywide, they must live in their districts. Rutherford ran for election to the Collier County School Board to represent District 1 in Florida. Candidate Jacqualene Keay has a Master of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in professional counseling. Providing the public with insights into issues impacting the direction of Collier County Public Schools. Tel 239-377-0001. What we know. She also volunteers through Collier schools and with the Special Olympics. Morals and virtues are necessary to build strong character, good citizens, and great leaders. The second round of interviews for the final two candidates was held today. 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. Regular School Board Meeting, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Project Graduation - YMCA, 5:05 PM - 6:05 PM Attending school board meetings, which are open to the public, is a great way to be involved with your childs education. The Collier County School Board chose Interim Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli and Charles Van Zant Jr. as the two finalists for superintendent. Enrollment ('17-'18) 46,832 students. For more information on the role of a school board member, visitwww.collierschools.com/Domain/101 or read What Does the CCPS School Board Do? Calendars. I also show up to speak on behalf of those who could not or would not attend school board meetings. Search; Policies. We need a return to unity, while embracing diversity; equal rights, not special rights; basic education, not indoctrination; ingenuity, not promiscuity; morality, not sexuality. From October:Ian is disrupting voting in a GOP region critical for Gov. Maintain the checks and balances of multiple audits conducted annually and address concerns. in Criminal Justice and a Master of Public Administration . More than 50 members of the public shared their thoughts on who they believe should be the new superintendent. District 5encompasses areas of eastern Collier that includeImmokalee, Ave Maria, parts of Golden Gate Estates and Everglades City. Good samaritans in Golden Gate Estates noticed the bag moving and stopped to check it out. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, And:Big hurricane relief donors include some top DeSantis campaign contributors. Phone: (239) 252-8097. 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. District Profile. According to the Collier County Supervisor of Elections site, Lichter, who served on the school board from 2014-18,has raised $75,328.75 and spent $57,604.59 of that money during her campaign through Nov. 6. The Collier County School Board chose Interim Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli and Charles Van Zant Jr. as the two finalists for superintendent. Review the procedures from the recent pandemic and revise as needed. 5775 Osceola Trail | Naples, FL 34109 | Tel 239-377-0001 | Fax 239-377-0181. Textbooks that are free from bias, censorship, and rewritten history. The filing deadline for this election was May 16, 2022, for petitioning candidates. As a school board member, I will promote the Florida B.E.S.T. "Her opponent is a Republican who has vowed to support Governor DeSantis and his agenda. She declined to run again in 2018, after she fought against what she calls a power grab by Collier Superintendent Kamela Patton that the other school board members allowed. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, Big hurricane relief donors include some top DeSantis campaign contributors, Collier school board candidate says she's the victim of a smear campaign, Watch what campaign volunteer for school board candidate Tim Moshier shared, Collier School Board candidate faces backlash over campaign's antisemitic worker, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. For more information, contact the County Manager's Office at 239-252-8383. I was an elementary and middle school teacher (Golden Apple recipient), Assistant Principal of the Year, principal at Tommie Barfield Elementary for 14 years, mentor for new teachers, elected to CCPS school board in 2018 (currently vice-chair), earned Distinguished Board Memberstatus, and board member of Florida School Boards Association. She taught at Naples Park Elementary before making the decision to stay home and raise her children. 5. April 11, 2023 . Respect for self, others, property, and authority. 3. Ron DeSantis' education policies. Petition Request Form. All were challengers to the existing board. 2. Ryan was an avid athlete at Lely High School and graduated from the University of Central Florida. After reviewing several candidates for the position, theyre down to the last two, spending Wednesday interviewing them both. Ron DeSantis, accusing the educator of violating several statutes and DeSantis directives and allowing his personal political views to guide his leadership. School Board Work Session (Board Evaluation Instrument/Superintendent Evaluation), High School Graduation Day (All schools except PRH, iTECH, and LWTC; see details in notes. More:Q&A with Leslie Ricciardelli, interim superintendent of Collier County Schools, Van Zant Jr. was the superintendent for Clay County Schools from 2012 to 2016. Boyer, 52, moved to Southwest Florida in 1991 from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Collier County Public Schools . Ricciardelli believes her hometown advantage is important for parents, students, and their teachers. Turino is active in her church and Columbiette, a Catholic Auxiliary that assists the Knights of Columbus in raising money to help abused women and children. With the implementation of the New Florida Standards, investigate more stream-lined approaches to provide training for teachers. A woman is accused of breaking into a retail store in Naples on Monday, April 3, hiding her identity by holding an umbrella while taking money from the business. Saturday night shooting in downtown Fort Myers under investigation. Paradise Coast Sports Complex continues to make positive revenue gains since Hurricane Ian, General Manager Adrian Moses said during a financial report to the Collier County Board of Commissions on Tuesday. top five consumers of colorado river water, there was a problem processing your payment goat, wisconsin spring primary 2022 candidates,

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