Sunday, March 10, 2013
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Name Age, Address: Debbie Hopper, 48, 316 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011 Occupation Administrative Director, Washington University School of Medicine Education: Graduate of Washington University with a Master of Health Administration and a BA in Biology Family: Mark (Husband), son and daughter. Years Lived in The Parkway School District: Over 20 years Brief Background Parkway School District involvement: Reasons For Running My involvement with the district has inspired me to run for this office as I have come to realize the School Board influences the fate of the district through its decisions. With young children utilizing the resources of Parkway School District, I understand the family perspective on how we…
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Brief Background I have been a resident of St. Louis since 1980, moving here from my hometown of Champaign, Illinois. I have lived in the Manchester area since 1982, and I have had 3 children all attend Parkway schools. I currently operate the oldest and largest Jewish cemetery in St. Louis--New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, and I have also been the Music Director of B'nai El Congregation in Frontenac since 1985. I have also a member of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus since 1982. I have performed professionally throughout the St. Louis community, performing many styles of music. Reasons For Running My initial motivation for running for the Parkway Board of Education was the tragedy that occurred last December in …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information: Name, Age, Address: Jenifer Clifton,1456 Westbrooke Meadows LaneManchester, MO 63021 Occupation: Purchasing Agent Education: B.S. Agribusiness Family Spouse/Children & their schools: Husband – William “Bill” Children – Briana & William “Liam” Years Lived In The Parkway School District: 11 Brief Background: I am a graduate of Parkway South. I earned my B.S. from Southeast Missouri State University and have established a career in purchasing and supply management working for companies including AT&T andSigma-Aldrich. I am an active member of my parish, attending and volunteering on church retreats as well asother events. I earned a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and have enjoyed practicing and sharingmy art…
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Brief Background With a career in business and a career in education, Diane is able to see and understand the viewpoint of the stakeholders in education today. Her community involvement has been influenced mostly from her love and dedication to the Arts, outdoor education, character education and special education. As an Administrator, Diane has been able to increase the participation of businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the educational process either to provide needed resources or expand volunteer opportunities. These numerous ongoing community partnerships model a spirit of doing the right thing and paying it forward. Reasons for Running Diane’s professional background in business and education …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Informaiton Brief Background Reasons for Running My family benefits from living where strong community schools attract good neighbors, increase property values, and most importantly prepare our children for success. I want to ‘pay it forward’ by drawing on my experience as a parent, volunteer, and nine years service on Special School District’s Board of Education. My priorities include: All students have opportunities to become capable, curious and confident learners prepared for personal paths to success; All teachers and staff are highly qualified and motivated, using safe, well-maintained facilities; All taxpayer dollars are expended solely for those purposes based on transparent plans and efficient, publicly …
Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Brief Background I am active in the Riverbend Elementary PTO and serve on the districts Government Relations Committee. Currently serve on the UMSL Physical Facilities, Space and General Services committee of the University Assembly; have previously served on this committee as well as the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the Assembly. Additionally, I am a proud member of the NRA, ranked as a Distinguished Expert as well as a former state firearms instructor and commercial deep sea diver/dive medical specialist. Other community involvement includes: Reasons for Running Through personal experience and research I came to realize that the students and faculty of our district do not feel safe. To experience first hand a …
Friday, March 1, 2013
District administrators are forecasting financial hits on programs from child nutrition to special education.
West St. Louis Country area school districts are crunching the numbers and trying to determine what mandated federal budget cuts would mean if they go into effect starting Friday as part of the so-called "sequestration process." The White House released a state-by-state projection saying "Missouri will lose about $11.9 million in funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 160 teacher and aide jobs at risk. In addition, about 17,000 fewer students would be served and about 60 fewer schools would receive funding." The Rockwood School District is working on the assumption that there would be a 5 percent cut in federal funding, approximately $387,809 that would come from programs like Child Nutrition, ROTC, Early Childhood …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Patch will send questionnaires to the eight candidates running in the April election for two seats on the Parkway Board of Education. What questions should we include?
Eight candidates have filed to run for two seats on the Parkway School District Board of Education in the Apri 2 election. As we approach the election, Patch will send each candidate a questionnaire to help empower voters to cast their ballots for the candidates they believe in. And we would like to include all of you in the process. What questions do you have for the candidates? Do you have a question about an issue in a particular school? Or would you like to know the candidates' viewpoints on a more general question for the whole district? Please share your questions in the comments section at the bottom of this article. We'll include as many as we can in our candidate questionnaire. We ask that you please ask questions that are on …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
While the Cooperating School Districts leader says school security plans are not a "one size fits all" proposition, he is advocating for changes that may require new taxes.
(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) One attendee at last week's Safe Schools Partnership meeting was Don Senti, former Parkway superintendent and executive director of the Cooperating School Districts (CSD). He said superintendents who are CSD members are opposed to arming school staffers to provide security for school children. The Parkway School District is a member of the CSD organization. (Read more on the CSD's stance on school safety in the PDF portion of this article.) "Providing security for our most precious resource should be in the capable hands of those professionals who are trained in the use of fire arms, and more importantly, who know when to use them," Senti said. "Therefore, we feel that …
Friday, February 1, 2013
The Parkway School District held the final in a series of four public presentations and feedback-gathering sessions last night and will vote on a proposal to cut $3-4 million from the 2013-14 budget next week.
With the last of its public budget meetings conducted last night, Parkway School District officials said they are ready to bring a proposal to cut $3.3-4.1 million over the next two years before the school board for a vote next week. The meeting at Parkway Central High School was the final in a series of four presentations at various district high schools to present information on the cuts and gather input from residents on the plan. School Board President Beth Feldman said the feedback at the meetings has not produced any broad themes or major criticisms, so herself and her fellow board members will likely vote on the package as it has been presented at their meeting next Wednesday. “I think the issues that have come up seem to be issues …
Frank Johnson
2:02 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
Thanks, Bonnie, nice to hear! more ›