Thus, I am committed to implementing Peacebuilders or a similar structure to address student success and safety. School Board District: Board Of Education 2. Currently, our SEL workforce significantly out-numbers the SRO work force. We cannot be neutral. I also support alternative educational environments as it is a parents right and duty to educate child as the parent deems appropriate. color: #fff; })(); Dorian Hamilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. z-index:1; Retraining, reeducating, or replacing is the first approach. I never let where someone comes from, the color of their skin or their religion or gender identity, etc. Teacher Retention: teachers are the back bone to a good education. Riccio: The quality of education has deteriorated. My background and expertise in workplace safety and security allow me to bring a fresh set of eyes to a concern we should all have. background-color: #f9f9f9; Thornton: It has been an honor to serve our community as a board of education member and if given the opportunity I will continue to do what is in the best interest of our children and our community. 3319.11 on April 12, 1971. 111k Followers, 2,339 Following, 1,005 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dorian "Heavy D" Hamilton (@dorian_hamilton) She is a member of the Saint Gregory the Great Respect Life Committee, a board member of Inspired Threads, and she is involved in Special Olympics. $('.pastResponses').show(); Dorian Hamilton, who also ran in 2020, didnt respond to requests for an interview by WRAL News, nor did she complete a WRAL candidate questionnaire. padding-left: 16px; I believe schools are the one place where all students should be able to thrive. Riccio: Im an advocate that if a school is failing its students, then the leadership needs to be accountable. Hamilton, ON. .results_row td { Also, the student standardized test scores are deplorable and seem to be garnering little attention. overflow-y: hidden; Thornton: An issue of vital importance is addressing our Facilities and creating a plan for the future. Pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine. She has four sons who graduated from Nottingham, and one who is a sophomore there. } Those running against her are Dorian Hamilton and Monica Ruiz. font-weight: bold; We believe these answers are required reading for anyone who cares about the education of Hamilton Township schoolchildren. $('.hideResponses').show(); Even if full funding from SRO programs were transitioned to other efforts, it would still not even be enough to increase the number of social workers in WCPSS such that there could be one social worker per school. We are hearing various opinions and recommendations from our students and families thus all voices are included in our process which is timely, the voices of our young people have moved the conversation to the forefront. UCF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida and is the largest university in the United States in terms of undergraduate enrollment. The message has been that complacency will be rewarded. Barr: I strongly subscribe to the mission of Hamiltons public schools; in that we will strive for the best education practices for all students in the district. line-height: 1.5em; I look forward to continuing to work together with fellow board members, administration, teachers, and the community to address our facilities with a long-term plan. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. CHOICE TOTAL; Monika Johnson-Hostler: 20,092: Monica Ruiz: 19,287: Dorian Hamilton: 4,700: Write-In (Miscellaneous) 322: Tie: Not Reported: Not Participating: I was actually a teacher and counselorfor 20 years advocating for students and supporting families. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-91089').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Here are just some of my concerns: Curriculum -Curricula infused with social activism Yes. Barr: I chose to run for simple reasons, our students and our community. Riccio has never held a public office. Everyones rights must be served and in todays times, this is ever changing. I will work to get more rooms air conditioned, and we know this helps students focus better. She has also served as a director of the Civil Service Bar Association in 2019 and 2020. He has not previously held public office. Ruiz is endorsed by the Wake County Republican Party. border:1px solid #FFB81F; Note the clear statements in the WCPSS SRO MOU Article III section 4, School Discipline. The Board operates through a system of standing, sub-committees and ad-hoc committees. I would like to impart that same value in education to each and every student within the district and assist in shaping an academic environment that all children can thrive in. .inner_percentage.Green { Menu. Please afford me that opportunity. Yes. I am committed to serving at the will of this community and will do my best to make a positive, meaningful difference. So, whether SROs or another program, it is necessary to establish an effective relationship with law enforcement such that any engagements are as constructive as possible, and any officer engaged at a school is fully trained in strategies of de-escalation with a particular focus on engagement with diverse youth. Im not afraid to speak my mind. A graduate of Hightstown High, Byrne has an associate degree from Mercer County Community College. Doing this makes a significant difference in their childs overall success as a student. } Parents are demanding transparency in what their children are being taught in every subject. Events. How to run for office | WCPSS has expanded the work of the office of equity affairs to help address issues such as racial disparity, and implicit bias but the suspension numbers and SRO referral numbers still show a disproportionate number of Black and Brown students are suspended or referred. Thats it. Others in the race: Brooks Lowe, Wing Ng. It shouldnt be, she said. .widget-row.Libertarian { Accountability: If you are going to do it, do it. Shes fundamentally opposed the pursuit of equity instead of equality. We have a fantastic team leading our schools, competent and caring educators in addition to a support staff that wants the best public education experience for the children of this community. In fact, suspensions have declined the past year for black students: In 2018-19 167 short-term suspensions compared to 187 in 2017-18. There are only so many funds to reallocate with the largest portion of the WCPSS budget going to staffing costs. All I care about when it comes to our kids (and people in general) in our district regardless if I earn your vote for a seat at the table this November or not is if together we are partnering with parents to help raise healthy, happy, educated and kind children and young adults. Click the link above for additional information. text-align: center; The primary will determine the four Democratic candidates who will appear on . left: 0px; width: 100% He graduated from St. Joseph Preparatory School in 1982. This election is more than just about our next President. width: 100% !important; One thing I thrive to express to my daughter is that you never know what the next person is going through. I will endeavor to uphold them all. About the State Board. padding-top: 3px; Dorian Hamilton will face Monica Ruiz, who says on her website she has worked in Wake County Public Schools, most recently as a Virtual Academy 5th grade teacher, and Monika Johnson-Hostler, the incumbent in the race who leads North Carolina's Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Name two issues that are of vital importance to the district right now, explain why they are the most important issues, and explain how you as a school board member will work to address them. background-color: white; .widget-row { On board of FNO, which works with disenfranchised youth, Four years of substitute teaching experience in WCPSS, Children enrolled in WCPSS schools; 1 WCPSS graduate, Key issues include: Reading & math achievement; Support Teachers & Staff; Racial Diversity / Equity Issues. width: 100%; We're committed to working to remove School Resource Officers (SROs) from our public schools and making our schools safe for all students. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Significant work remains, however, to enculturate this mindset. Residential Address: 3204 Octawa Trl Raleigh . .widget-row.value-only { I would use entertaining, and cohesive storytelling to engage with my client's email list. border-radius: 50%; Please consider a vote for me as a positive change on the Hamilton Board of Education. Importantly, it costs approximately $12 million to place just one entry level professional in each WCPSS school. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Our local elections will determine the path we take to ending the school-to-prison pipeline and creating equity in our local communities. Together we can BE the difference! margin-top: 0px; Johnson-Hostler noted that selecting curriculum isnt within her powers as a board member. font-weight: bold; div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } No. She has one child who is a sophomore at Nottingham High School. Several school board candidates have said they favor rote memorization over the districts current approach to teaching math. And when it comes time to make changes, involvement from those target audiences within the community is critical to make changes that are long-lasting, meaningful, and sustainable. Hamilton is unique in being one of a small number of districts having non-voting student representatives to the Board of Education. padding-left: 10px; display: block; font-size: .9em; defer(); See also:Wake County Public School System, North Carolina, elections (2020). border: 1px solid #999; } Monika Johnson-Hostler, 47, is the incumbent board member and has served since 2013. Only two of this years school board candidates are running together Byrne and Quaste, who are running on the Traditional Education Advocates slate. Challenger 2: Dorian Hamilton (Stephenson) Website: Vote4Dorian Hamilton is a first-time candidate for Wake County School Board. Increasing funding for the SEL workforce is a high priority of mine. He attended high school in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and has an associate degree in accounting from Mercer County Community College, a bachelors degree in accounting from Thomas Edison State University, and a masters degree in the management organization program from TESU. No response. }) Summers: I believe the mission is to have the best schools in the state. The results have been certified. Summers: I am running to give the children in the district the best education in the state. . She has lived in Hamilton for 19 years. Yes. I will work to ensure students are able to work towards their full potential. $('.hideResponses').show(); There is more work to do. font-weight: 100; If this is the outcome of the review process and reform effort that we agree to put into place after receivinginput from stakeholders. color: white; Thornton is involved in the Mercer County Council of PTAs and the NHSPTSA. The office of Equity Affairs has also seen an increase in fundings to address racial disparities and implicit bias. Hamilton Township students are more diverse than ever. color: #888; When I served as Board Chair in 2018-19, I worked for this to be one of the five-year initiative priorities in the school systems budget. Byrne: I believe in the public school system as our founding fathers envisioned in that a Constitutional republic can only survive with an educated people. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. When I was going to Hamilton Township schools, I was always the statistic because I was Hispanic over the years growing up in Hamilton Township. } else { It has been the reverse. 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