Also read profiles on District 1, District 3 and District 5. There are more than three, but we must first address the learning, achievement and discipline gaps with our minority scholars. This does not discredit the racial and ethnic differences of those who are descendants of Asian and Indian ancestry. Deborah Childress July 2, 2020 No Comments. That process isn’t easy. Another option may be to redraw boundaries to ensure that schools are at their capacity. If there is a community that has seats in their schools, then either a boundary change needs to take place or combine schools. This is my place to rant, rave and pontificate about anything that's on my mind. In the footer of each page is the copyright notice that says, “Sally Harris, a U.S. Citizen, and resident of Hillsborough County.” Of course she’s a citizen. I work directly with children, educators, administrators and districts across the nation to improve the literacy practices of teachers and the literacy experience of students. Parents deserve the right to place their children in an environment that is best suitable for their child. What are the three most pressing issues for the school district, and how would you address them? The district needs to be more sensitive to their hiring methods and making sure students see leaders and administrators that are of same ethnicity. Have district VPK teachers and preschool teachers become certified in pre-K education. How would you address the racial and ethnic disparities in student discipline and academic achievement? This support can come from Title I funds and there are partnerships within our community that also are willing to help. I would speak to current educators and ask their opinions on what they feel works and doesn’t work with our current reading curriculum. Incumbent Carol Kurdell counts her extensive experience as a benefit in the race for the Hillsborough County School Board District 7 seat. If so, where would you get them? What is the appropriate role for charter schools in Hillsborough? Sally A. Harris, Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 ABC Action News| 10-06 In an effort to help you make informed decisions during the General Election, ABC Action News has reached out to dozens of candidates running for office. If families are working 2-3 jobs, who’s home in the afternoon to support the child? Funding is needed to ensure we can support the programming and partnership to these early learning and development centers. I was raised in Hillsborough County School Board district 3. She still actively volunteers and substitutes. If elected to the School Board, I will push for changes in the way we approach education in these schools, lobby external sources (e.g., the state Legislature) for additional funding, and critically examine the district’s budget to identify means of reallocating resources to address this persistent and unacceptable situation. Their educators should be certified, and they should show models on how they plan to close the achievement gaps, remain in accordance with school district accountability practices, and increase gains in their graduation rates. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye-tracking device, voice recognition software, etc.) I can therefore say with confidence that increasing literacy achievement depends most critically on having educators who are highly knowledgeable in literacy in front of every student. Increase measures to clean and disinfect public areas and classrooms. Secondly, I would continue to monitor our graduation rates as well as dropout rates. 2020 Candidate Interviews – Hillsborough County School Board District 7 - Duration: 53:39. In an effort to help you make informed decisions during the … I went to school in District 3. Currently with the removal of direct teaching due to the COVID virus, our community partners, parents, teachers and staff are getting more comfortable with “at-home” computer use versus a live teacher in each class. Continue community outreach via our Family Opportunity Centers in high-needs areas to not only reinforce reading, but to offer social services to children and families. Welcome to Hillsborough City School District. 2020 Election – Hillsborough School Board District 7 October 18, 2020 B. John 508 Views Hillsborough County, Lynn Gray, Sally Harris, School Board This entry is part 7 of 9 in the series 2020 Election This is a county-wide seat and the only school board race I vote in this round. Lynn Gray was elected to the Hillsborough County School Board, representing countywide District 7, in 2016. 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Records and Content Management consultant who enjoys good stories and good discussion. I am adamantly against the use of charter schools as a stepping stone to the full privatization of public schools. Four people ran for the District 1 seat on the Hillsborough County School Board. My plan for discipline is to encourage administrators to observe the offense and measure the weight of the offense. If elected to the School Board, I would therefore seek to examine how much reading is happening across the school day and the access students have to quality texts that they can — and want — to read. How would you improve reading scores, especially in the lower grades? She also makes a strong point of supporting “a parent’s right to choose,” which is a dog-whistle for Charter Schools. I firmly believe that every classroom in Hillsborough County Public Schools should have an extensive, robust library so our students have quality texts available at their fingertips and I would push for resources to ensure this is the case. Additionally, we still have 42 schools on the state’s lowest 300 performing schools list and 38 schools on the state’s persistently low performing schools list. School transformation must be a key priority. This is done by analyzing each individual case. This means we have to focus on, fund and support ongoing professional development for every educator. Community collaboration is paramount for our scholars and their families. Education: Bachelor’s in social studies education, University of South Florida; master’s in education, Nova Southeastern University. Posted at 10:41 AM, Oct 06, 2020 . District 1. Yes, additional money would be needed by the state to work side by side with this VPK/pre-K goal. What if HCPS consolidated with HCC and Plant City High School for a state of the art vocational/technical center with a building devoted to that, and one for curriculum? We have yet to meet the first step criteria. No other candidate brings as much experience and expertise to the board as Lynn Gray! We need to see the district work faster to make sure these changes take place. You must take a close look at what has been done and where it is working and where it is not working. We must make proactive disciplinary measures a priority in inner-city schools. Charters do fill a need and are not going away. in 2020 for the first time the girls summit was recognize as a district-wide field trip in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. In the same way that athletes improve with practice, the more students read, the better they get at reading. I would also seek additional public and/or private funding to help at our lower-performing schools. So, for all those reasons, I’m going with Lynn Gray for Hillsborough School Board District 7. What approach is needed to improve academic performance at the district’s lowest-performing schools? Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Hillsborough County School Board member Lynn Gray is running for a second term in District 7. It is time to change our view of what these schools can be and how they operate. Steve Cona, the person who currently holds the seat, was among the … If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye-tracking device, voice recognition software, etc.) This inequity calls for a reimagining of what schooling can and should look like for communities with greater need. Meet the candidates for Hillsborough School Board District 7, © \"Gabriella Angotti-Jones | Times\"/Tampa Bay Times/Tampa Bay Times/TNS. It is a must that I address discrimination and educational biases that have existed for generations. We can not keep doing the same thing and expect different results. Office: Hillsborough County School Board District 7. The third pressing issue is to address funding and early childhood literacy. We should also continue to hire the best and most qualified educators. Follow CDC guidelines. Lower class sizes and support teams that can help educate and meet the needs of the whole child. For example, how do they impact our ethical and moral obligation to provide all children, regardless of their social position, with adequate educational resources? First pressing issue — COVID-19. TAMPA Fla. -Dr. Angela Schroden is a candidate to serve on the Hillsborough County School Board with intentions of utilizing twenty years of experience in Education. Listening to families and students about their needs, identifying gaps in our offerings, and then acting to create or increase choice offerings are all necessary prerequisites to eliminating the need for charter schools. These are all data proven behavior management programs used across the nation. First, a top priority of our school district has to be the safety of our students. If public schools are doing their job and have programs that are superior, then parents will choose public. This is unacceptable. Clearly, what’s been done to date hasn’t fully addressed the challenges that these schools face. The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, met in regular session Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 4 p.m., in the School Board Auditorium, 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, with Superintendent Addison Davis and Board Members Vice Chair Steve Cona, Lynn Gray, Stacy Hahn, … Experience: Career Counselor District 18 years. Hillsborough County Public School Board District 7 Candidate Dr. Angela Schroden. Put them all under Hillsborough County Public School District with the needed oversight and accountability. Invite community leaders to come into our classrooms to also assist in a more one-on-one reading tutorial role. Pre-K phonics plus literacy-rich curriculum. We have to be equipped to understand all problems that may hinder the child. The topics frequently venture towards those never spoken about in polite company such as politics and religion. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. I feel that a whole new balance of boundaries needs to be looked at. There will be no “one-size-fits-all” solution to the challenge of keeping our students safe — locally tailored solutions will be required. Hillsborough County School Board District 7 September 5, 2019 READ MORE Sally's 2020 Campaign Kick-Off November 7, 2019 READ MORE "Business Acumen & Experience Makes Sally Harris A Great Choice For School Board District 7" July 15, 2020 READ MORE Plant City Chamber of Commerce asks Sally for Top Priorities August 4, 2020 READ MORE Sally Harris leads with 28.4% of votes from Primary … As the seventh-largest school district in the nation, with over 200,000 students, we must recognize the wide variety of student needs that exist across our district and act to meet those needs. Teachers need the tools along with training and support. It should be our aim to ensure that each individual child has an opportunity to thrive and succeed. We have to think about how we build a school system that works for all students. That is what I am now looking at along with Mayor Lott, Ken Atwater and superintendent Davis, Bill McDaniel, and others. Recommendations are made by Editorial Board of the Tampa Bay Times. She is one of seven members responsible for making policy decisions and overseeing a total budget of $3.3 billion for the 7th largest school district in the nation, which is also the county’s largest employer with more than 24,000 employees. Our three most pressing issues are safety, equity and funding: Safety during this time of COVID-19. But, if you're provoked, comments are welcome. MINUTES SCHOOL BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA 901 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa Tuesday, July 7, 2020 . If schools are under capacity, we can look at expanding magnet programs at those schools. District 7 is a countywide seat on the Hillsborough County School Board. We should study other school districts our size who have had similar or better success. The lack of brown and Black students in comparison to other groups within advancement placement courses are alarming. I do believe that students need to see themselves in their school leaders. I am against further expansion of charter schools in Hillsborough County until we can align the use of charter schools strategically with the advancement of choice for our students. To push the district to 90 percent and beyond, the graduate rate must include intentional measures that prevent a scholar from dropping out. Next time, half should go to our capital needs and the other half toward our salaries. Many of our children are in need of mentorship and community support that would divert them from trouble. General election for Hillsborough County Public Schools Board of Education District 7 At-large. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Continued expansion of charter schools, locally and statewide, decreases public school funding and contributes to increased segregation, which inhibits our ability to create a premier school district. By: Deborah Childress. ©2020 the Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.), Visit the Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.) at www.tampabay.com. We have to make sure that we are collaborating with early learning centers, VPK programs, and daycares by providing them with early literacy tools. Our legislative committee and our two lobbying firms would prepare language to address this with our Florida delegation. This is the final installment in our School Board candidate series. Extend day of school such as we did in double sessions so as to reduce the number of students per class, common areas and lunches. This is great, but we want to make that number zero. These investments need to focus on the reading process (a combination of print and meaning) and how speaking, listening and writing are all integral elements of an effective literacy curriculum. The School District of Hillsborough County is committed to providing websites that are accessible to all of our stakeholders. I would ask for him to keep myself/the board and the public informed on the progress of our reading scores. I would hold the superintendent accountable and make sure that he produces a rubric of how higher reading scores are being achieved. This would detail the district level of progress through i-Ready. Third pressing issue — Increase funding for our public schools by restoring our total millage rates from 2007 and increasing impact fees (just did) to further our restoration of schools and their infrastructure. Maybe most important, she was one of the few on the Board who basically voted to tell State Education Secretary Bob Corcoran to jump in a lake over telling the County when they could and couldn’t open schools. Funding: Budget priorities MUST align with the stated goal of superintendent Davis and HCPS: “All decisions will be made with our learners in the forefront. We must keep up with community expectations. ~~Mark Twain. Pepin Academy is a great example of how charter schools can serve our student community correctly: innovative, specific high needs population, privately owned, extremely accountable and fiscally sound. Quick Links. The Transformation department personnel are the key change agents for success to turn around our lower-performing schools. If schools are under capacity, it would be expedient for us to research why they are under capacity and what would be the best decision for that campus. The improvement of recording scores is a process that begins before the superintendent is involved. and last updated 2020-10-06 10:41:22-04. Again, when the district is meeting the needs of the whole child, you will see these issues begin to drop across the district. Lynn Gray, a former educator and running coach, won that seat in 2016 and is trying for a second term. Two of the seven seats on the Hillsborough County Public Schools Board of Education were up for general election on November 8, 2016.District 5 incumbent Doretha Edgecomb did not file for re-election, and five candidates vied for her seat on the board in the primary election on August 30, 2016: Joe Jordon-Robinson, Lynette Judge, Jacqueline Leeks, Tarance LeNoir, and Tamara Shamburger. I do not think that now is the time to consolidate campuses and facilities. I would look at the rates of our students who are accepted into military schools, Ivy League universities, and state schools compared to other districts. I grew up in Kings Mountain, a small N.C. town, graduated from Appalachian State University and have lived in Atlanta, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Dayton and Tampa since then. 16/07/2020 . We also know that the amount of time children spend reading is directly correlated to how well they score on literacy assessments. HCSD is a leader in educating the whole child in responsive, innovative, learning environments where all students and educators are engaged, empowered and continually striving to reach their potential. Because this is a non-partisan seat, the winner of the primary will win the election. Consolidating campuses and facilities — which would result in putting more people into a smaller footprint of spaces — makes no sense in the midst of a pandemic for which the Centers for Disease Control continue to recommend social distancing as a primary means of reducing risk of infection and spread. Yes it does require more resources. Education: Robinson High School; studied at Hillsborough Community College and University of South Florida. The Tampa Bay Times recommends Lynn Gray for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7. (Each case I examined and went to their “certification classes” before recommending their implementation to our district. The charter schools should be held accountable to the same standards that the district public schools are held to. The current reality of our school district is the increasing of AP classes, IB studies, dual enrollment-college and career/technical. Given the challenges that will be faced by the district in 2021 and into next year, that’s just not going to cut it. The School District of Hillsborough County is committed to providing websites that are accessible to all of our stakeholders. COVID and reopening the schools, bringing up the low-performing schools, mental health, safety for our students from bullying. Lynn Gray, a former educator and running coach, won that seat in 2016 and is trying for a second term. The staff and I implemented this program for schools to practice rewarding student successes in improving their conduct and overall behavior. Additional paraprofessionals should work at a ratio of 1 per 3-4 students, especially with the Hispanic and high-needs populations. These steps should have already been put in place. They can serve those who are in high-needs areas and gain their monies via community, state and federal funding, such as grants. Standardize the VPK/pre-K curriculum to include a rich program of phonics along with literacy and numeracy. If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader, eye-tracking device, voice recognition software, etc.) It is through behavior management of students in a positive sense which results in an equitable, positive school culture among ALL races and ethnic backgrounds. Endorsement Alert! The candidates include Joseph W. Jordan-Robinson Jr., Terry Kemple, Carl Francis “Captain Carl’’ Kosierowski, Carol Kurdell, Robert McElheny and Michael Weston. Some charters provide a smaller and more intimate setting that may be more conducive to a student’s specific needs. Occupation: Pastor; manager of neighborhood initiatives, United Way Suncoast. Show your support by voting for Sally Harris in the primary election on August 18, 2020. The ROI from charter does prove worth the public advancement. Yes, currently our high schools are developing more in the likeness of junior colleges, such as Hillsborough Community College. I have 20 years of experience specifically focused on literacy. ALICE families are hardworking residents who still find it hard to make ends meet. I would also research how our district generally fairs in this aspect to other regions and to find practices that would work in our district. Does that require additional resources? Put in place additional Hispanic translators, Hispanic leadership and staff, and enhancing curriculum with Hispanic cultural history and relevant histories. Families sign a document, approved by our legal team, to not hold HCPS liable if child/staff/teacher gets sick. Incumbent Lynn Gray defeated Sally Harris in the general election for Hillsborough County Public Schools Board of Education District 7 At-large on November 3, 2020. Jessica Vaughn, Hillsborough Co. School Board District 3. The district just purchased one of those instructional aides that has a proven track record to increase students reading. If elected to the School Board, I would ask hard questions as to what is getting in the way of teaching that is culturally relevant and responsive to the students in our classrooms and I would push for changes needed to address those obstacles. We should revisit our district code of conduct for minor offenses and consider what are our restorative practices. In recognition for my passion for youth success I was honored by Beyoncé’ as being a Global Ambassador for BeyGood Philanthropic organization. Parents, Teachers, and Students Speak Out Against Hillsborough Schools Planned Cuts By Sarah Blazonis Hillsborough County UPDATED 7:44 AM … This will give me a relative insight of needs as I speak to the superintendent about real-time academic challenges from our educators. … We will continue to build systems of care and leverage the knowledge from our practitioners that will allow students to discover endless possibilities. All of these schools serve a majority population of students of color. VPK and pre-K teachers and paraprofessionals would receive a level of pay commensurate with standard of living and would receive a benefit package. As they are aware of the differences and have begun to put in place assistance to the schools that may have higher numbers than others. We will work daily to provide a quality education to every student, every day, and in every classroom.” This means that our budget priorities must reflect those line items that have the biggest return on investment toward that goal. Lynn Gray, HCPS School Board - District 7. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. Equity: We must address the inequities that continue to plague our historically underserved and marginalized communities. Positive Behavior Incentive Support System in middle and high school. Lynn Gray, the incumbent, is being opposed by Sally Harris who previously served on the board and was voted out. Each year hundreds of middle and high school students along with their parents attend the summit. The Tampa Bay Times recommends Lynn Gray for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7..." 18/07/2020 . The generational disparities of economics and education bias for Black and brown students should not be ignored. If so, where and how would you go about it? The best decisions will be made by having the most accurate information, listening to the needs and concerns of parents and school district employees, and taking tailored action to address those needs utilizing what we know. We would provide access to technical colleges or host vocational/technical programs on our high school campuses. If students are more involved in extracurricular activities, it minimizes their desire for trouble. Dear family, friends, coworkers, investors, supporters and voters, When I began this campaign for Hillsborough County School Board District 7, I offered my skill set of 30+ years of accounting and financial management experience to the voters of Hillsborough County to help manage an organization with a $3billion budget that is the largest employer in the County. The Hillsborough County School Board needs a member with a strong teaching and educational background, and is willing to continue advocating for the needs of our children. Second pressing issue — Matching our instructional supports and resources with the needs of our students to address racial unrest and student growth from our Spanish-speaking communities. However, while I believe that charter schools have a place in our district, they must maintain the same qualities, and we must hold them to the same standards of our traditional schools. However, many of the newer charters are corporate business models enjoying profits from our students. In an effort … 53:39. The district has been following the numbers of suspensions and discipline for two years concerning these issues. Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is a school district that runs the public school system of Hillsborough County in west central Florida and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.It is frequently referred to as the School District of Hillsborough County (SDHC).. To start over, click a candidate icon. I would promote policies that recognize and change inequitable school and district-level practices, push for a review of all curriculum with a lens towards equity, and advocate for educator training on how to respond equitably to bias and racism. The School District of Hillsborough County is committed to providing websites that are accessible to all of our stakeholders. Second, while consolidation may seem like a purely fiscal decision, the School Board must also consider such proposals based on how they would impact the communities we serve. Masks should be worn throughout the day when person-to-person proximity exists. Occupation: Adjunct education professor at the University of South Florida; literary consultant, Education: Bachelors’ degrees in mass communications and special education, University of South Florida; master’s in educational leadership, Nova Southeastern University; doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies, University of South Florida 1/4 u00b7. We cannot close schools. Lynn Gray is running for re-election on the Hillsborough County School Board in District 7, a countywide seat. We are reminded as educators when there is a respectful and trusting student-to-teacher relationship, academic focus then becomes a reality. It is imperative that we have programs and supports offered throughout the district that allow families to choose a school that meets the specific needs of their child. and last updated 2020-10-07 11:26:49-04. Running for the District 1 seat are Nadia Combs, incumbent Steve Cona, Ben Greene and Bill Person. Bringing 26-plus years of teaching experience to Hillsborough County, Lynn Gray is running for a second term in District 7, a countywide seat on the Hillsborough County School Board. She couldn’t run that office if she weren’t…so her making it a point to bring that up says something to me about what kind of person she is, and how she thinks. Some examples of specific actions we should take include: recognizing and changing inequitable school and district-level practices and policies, including discipline and dress code; reviewing ALL curriculum through the lens of equity to ensure materials that marginalize students and families or omit historically silenced voices are not used; and advocating for educator training in culturally relevant teaching. In turn we should have equal rights to hold their schools accountable with fiscal and academic oversight plus the various school systems and processes such as found in our public schools. 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