Candidates from 36 states completed the survey. Copyright 2015 - 2023 County of Moore. 163-82.17, shall be permitted to file as a candidate in the primary of the party to which he changed unless he has been affiliated with the political party in which he seeks to be a candidate for at least 90 days prior to the filing date for the office for which he desires to file his notice of candidacy. Once theStatement of Organization form (CRO-2100A) is completed,the Certification of Financial Account Number Information form (CRO-3500) must be completed. Opposition print advertisements by a political party or political committee which identify a candidate that the party or committee is opposing must indicate in type no smaller than 12 point the name of the political party or political committee and the name of the candidates, if any, that are intended to benefit from the printed matter. Choose wisely! For more information, call the Moore County Board of Elections office at (910)947-3868. Calcutt, a Moore County native, worked for Moore County Schools for 34 years before retiring in 2018. A native of Massachusetts, Ken Benway moved to Whispering Pines in 2004 from Fayetteville after retiring from a 27-year career as an Army officer and Green Beret. Ive experienced every budget cut as a parent with a child in the school. Moore County Board of Education District III Pam Thompson Moore County Democratic Party 175 W. New Hampshire Avenue | Southern Pines, NC 28387 PO Box 5588 | Pinehurst, NC 28374-5588 910.725.0965 info@mooredems.org Paid for by the Moore County Democratic Party. Early voting is currently underway at the Moore County Agricultural Center in Carthage and at the Aberdeen Recreation Station. for 30 days, Free Charles McKnight, Chair Richard W. Ashton, Secretary Martin D. Carpenter, Member William R. Case, Member R. Craig Kennedy, Member She gave up that position in 2015 to fill one of the four seats vacated by a mass resignation of school board members. School Board Candidates Offer Competing Views in At-Large Race Tweet By MARY KATE MURPHY || mkmurphy@thepilot.com Four of the five candidates contesting the arimary election for two at-large school board seats, clockwise from top left: Pauline Bruno, Robin Calcutt, Rollie Sampson and Ken Benway. - Committee Closed, Drum for Council Bruno said that the schools should not shy away from involving law enforcement or taking legal action where necessary. I think we want to create the conditions where kids can excel to the extent of their potential, he said. Shes the daughter of a history teacher and a school superintendent, and attended Moore County Schools as a student herself. Proficiency rates vary by school, but schools serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students tend to have higher proportions of students who read and do math below grade level. Fee Schedule Both Calcutt and Sampson said that expanding preschool access would go far toward providing a more level playing field for students when they enter kindergarten. 910-692-7271 Fax:910-692-9382. The Committee to Elect Ronnie Fields Sheriff, Judy D. Martin Register of Deeds Campaign. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. When they get to sixth and seventh grade, they are drowning. These kids are going to learn no matter where they go to school.. Note that if you have to file an SEI, you do not have to disclose felony convictions under GS 163-106. She hopes to be elected to a school board that embraces a culture based on pursuing whats best for students rather than scoring political points. 6. At many schools, a much lower proportion of minorities perform at grade level than their white peers. It is on a back burner, it really is We need to remember that its simmering back there, because we really need it, said Carter. Oct 25, 2022. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Moore County Board of Education candidates, from left: Pauline Bruno, Shannon Davis, Robin Calcutt, Rollie Sampson, Ken Benway and Pam Thompson, participated in a candidate forum at the Southern Pines VFW earlier this month. As a board member she said shed like to see a detailed line-item budget every year. I believe that everybody ought to be a Renaissance person, man or woman, be all you can be as the Army used to say. Box 787, Carthage, NC 28327 Towanna Dixon, Director Physical Address Board Members Rev. Our community has to support our public schools and not believe all the rhetoric and chaos thats going on in the political realm.. Prior to winning her board seat, Moore was one of plaintiffs to sue county for approving a mosque. All faculty (full-time, adjunct, part-time, and retired) will receive an individualized email link to the electronic ballot on April 28 and have until 5:00pm PDT on May 5 to cast their ballot electronically. Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, Mailing Address: P.O. Offices whose candidates must comply: The Following Public Servants G.S. Election Day is Nov. 6. Each treasurer must receivetraining from the State Board of Elections within 3 months of appointment and once again every 4 years. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. I think that school boards across the country have become flashpoints where Judeo-Christianity and Marxism are facing off toe-to-toe, and only one is going to win, said Benway. Committee Closed, Jane HogemanforCouncil Even student teachers, who were no longer allowed into the schools, had to pinch hit to put together packets to send home and help transition to virtual learning. As military family liaison, Sampson has helped the district identify its military-connected students, receive more federal aid and allocate resources accordingly. . MOORE BOARD OF ELECTIONS CANDIDATE LIST GROUPED BY CONTEST CANDIDATE NAME NAME ON BALLOT PARTYFILING DATEADDRESS NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 10 (REP) (- SEAT) TYSON, JOHN John M. Tyson 12/06/2021109 HAY STREET 201 REP FAYETTEVILLE, NC 283016107 NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 11 (DEM) (- SEAT) Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Were hoping its going to be us, certainly, on the Judeo-Christian side, because the trophy is the kids. To that end, all five school board candidates are behind getting a one-quarter-cent local sales tax increase passed. (b) Only persons who are registered to vote in the municipality shall be permitted to file notice of candidacy for election to municipal office. Maybe it allows us to be a little bit more focused, but we do have people at our schools who are not American citizens and wont be.. Bruno, who was president of the Moore Republican Women at the time, gathered petitions from residents fearful that theories dealing with the role of racism in the countrys legal institutions had trickled down to primary and secondary school. 1. 163-107. Is it overwhelming our schools? Moore County Schools has been back to operating more or less as usual after the virtual learning and mask mandates of 2020 and 2021. G.S. On December 16, 2022, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled in the Holmes v. Moore case that Senate Bill 824, the 2018 legislation implementing voter ID, violates the state constitution's equal protection clause.This means that voters are not required to show photo ID in elections . Jack Daniel Employee Credit Union partners with LES and 4-H for Raider Student Credit Union. PO Box 5588 | Pinehurst, NC 28374-5588 It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly conceal or fail to disclose information required on the SEI and a Class H felony to disclose false information We apologize for any inconvenience. State funding hasnt kept pace with increases in teacher salaries or the districts enrollment growth over the last decade. You dont come in one day with an excellent rating and have a test the next day and drop to an F. It doesnt happen, said Benway. - Committee Closed, Re-Elect Judy D. Martin Register of Deeds Nonpartisan Plurality. The top four vote-getters in the May 17 primary will move to the general election in November, when the District III race will also be contested between Shannon Davis and incumbent Pam Thompson. Candidates in the at-large race offer a combination of experiences in the military and in the field of education. Paid for by the Moore County Democratic Party. That culture means a lot, and I want to say, right now, that its going to take the community. If elected, Calcutt said that her first priority would be to repair relationships between teachers, staff and parents by making greater use of district-level parent advisory councils representing various demographics, as well as involving more parents in each schools improvement team. The commissioners are very much on board right now with school construction, but I think theyve probably bitten off about all they can chew at this point and all the community can afford.. Advocates Take Back the Bridge Where Anti Semitic Banner Dropped in Vass, Moore County residents rally against hate speech, Democratic NC Attorney General Josh Stein to run for governor, Coopers Visit Southern Pines to Shop, Show Support. Moore County Democratic Party The school board in place come December will hold the reins through a pivotal period for the public schools in Moore County. Lisa Moore, a board member of Rutherford County Schools, abruptly announced her resignation plans Thursday evening during a monthly meeting. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Board of Education races are nonpartisan, but primaries are required when the number of candidates exceeds twice the number of available seats. View Contest Details. But the three have routinely found themselves in a minority voting bloc against the other board members. The two F schools have the highest number of socioeconomic (disadvantaged) students in our schools and we need to call that out because that is the effect of missed opportunities.. Unfortunately, with some of our students, we do not have that parental guidance, said Thompson. Bruno said that the schools should teach children how fortunate they are to be Americans. Pam Thompson, who has served two stints on the board, and retired Moore County Schools Police Chief Sammy McNeill are contesting the race to represent the northern end of the county in the boards District III seat. Bruno said that the district should not allow students to advance beyond third grade unless theyre testing at grade level in reading. Ed Cashion was reelected as chair, Jamie Cashion was reelected as vice chair, and Greg Thompson was reelected as chair pro-tem. Weve got to make sure that our teachers feel supported, that we continue to do good work, she said. Certifying under a $1,000.00 threshold indicates that the campaign or political party committee intends to receive or spend no more than $1,000.00. Clark is also a parent with two children in the schools: one at Pinehurst Elementary and one a Pinecrest freshman. Questions concerning the completion of the SEI should be directed to the State Ethics Commission, (919) 715-2071. access for current print subscribers, $80.25 By partnering with Vision to Learn the motive is to help assist students with easier access to learning in the classroom. If the committee decides it will not spend or receive over $1000.00 then a Certification of Threshold form (CRO_3600) must be completed. 22Two candidates who want to represent Blakely on the Valley View School Board can remain on the May 16 Democratic primary election ballot, a judge . - Committee Inactive, Carol R. Haney for Southern Pines Town Council As a military spouse she thrust herself into advocating for students and community youth organizations wherever she lived. I am a strong believer that things happen for a reason, but I was thinking about how I could still give and be a part of the school district.. Whether that performance should be measured entirely based on state test scores would be a matter for further exploration. All contributions in excess of $50.00 must be made by check, draft, money order, credit card, debit or other noncash method. I dont know that this changes much in terms of how we see our country at our schools, she said. Davis said that the schools themselves are probably contributing to tardiness thanks to chronic issues with the districts bus scheduling. The local GOP also endorsed the boards three newest members in 2020. These kids need to know who they are, who they belong to. Early in the forum, Allen asked the candidates to state whether or not they would support allowing transgender girls to play womens sports. Our school numbers, even with the new Montessori school, increased this year, and we really werent expecting much of an increase. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.. All five had originally agreed to appear at Pinehursts Village Hall on Thursday in a forum organized by the Moore County NAACP and Public School Advocates. Peggy Crawford of the League of Women Voters initially took the lead in organizing the forum and communicating with candidates. All Notices of Candidacy for the following offices, together with the proper filing fee, must be in the possesion of the State Board of Elections by the required date, to be accepted: All Notices of Candidacy for the following offices, together with the proper filing fee, must be in the possesion of the County Board of Elections by the required date, to be accepted: Effective January 1, 2008, GS 138A-22 (d) requires candidates for certain offices to file at the time (or within 10 days after filing) and place of their candidate filing, a Statement of Economic Interest. This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. Get unlimited digital access and support award-winning local journalism,for just 9.50 +tax a month. That school would have served students from all three traditional high schools with a technically focused curriculum and advanced language and business classes on a campus adjacent to Sandhills Community College. Our schools are working hard and if we can show growth with our students, that means weve done our job that year, said Calcutt. She served a full term on the school board between 2006 and 2010, when the board laid the groundwork to finance and build the West Pine Elementary and Crains Creek Middle schools. (c) Candidates seeking municipal office shall file their notices of candidacy with the board of elections no earlier than 12:00 noon on the first Friday in July and no later than 12:00 noon on the third Friday in July preceding the election. Third grade is widely considered a critical point in the acquisition of literacy skills. For more information on treasurer training offered by the State Board of Elections- click here. Along with many other counties across the state, the Moore County School Board will be speaking out against third grade retention laws by way of a resolution requesting the law be amended to give the retention decision back to local school districts. 15-501 South, Carthage, NC28327; 910-947-2976; 910-947-3011 [email protected] The school boards current budget request to the Moore County Board of Commissioners seeks to gain back from the most recent round of budget cuts in 2018 when 15 teaching positions were cut and to increase pay for support staff like custodians, cafeteria workers and teacher assistants. How you express that in a manageable process Im not certain yet. I think if you really want to see improvement in the classroom, you go to the person that is the subject matter expert and ask them what they need, she said. And our students do not make their way to school and that is one of the reasons, I believe, that we have failing schools.. County elections and candidates November 8, 2022 (General) Moore Moore County Board of Commissioners District I Jim Von Canon (R) John Misiaszek (Unaffiliated) Phil Vandercook (Unaffiliated) Moore County Board of Commissioners District II Ariadne T. DeGarr (D) Nick Picerno (R) Moore County Board of Commissioners District III John L. Ritter (R) As a print subscriber, you also have unlimited digital access. Were going to need to do a full task analysis, I think, of the entire curriculum to ensure that its all pointed in the direction of this statement here, said Benway, who also said that the schools can do more to teach students about the nations founding documents. Davis went further and said that LGBTQ youth should be encouraged to turn away from that lifestyle., I understand that there is a struggle within our community and within our nation with the LGBTQ movement and others that struggle with different things, she said. At the time of filing a notice of candidacy, each candidate shall pay to the board of elections with which they file under the provisions of G.S. Moore County Democratic Party. 1 min read. This training can be accomplished by attending in-person training at the office of the State Board of Elections or a regional location across the State or by completing online training. No. This includes access to the electronic replica edition of The Pilot. Students not on grade level by that point are more likely to remain behind for the remainder of their schooling. Schools grades are based largely on a single test, and weight performance heavily over how much students have improved over the year. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Contact Us 1 (910) 947-3868 1 (910) 947-2389 elections@moorecountync.gov P.O. Addiction is also something that we struggle with greatly here in Moore County and all across our nation. Third Grade Retention Resolution approved. When the school board started hearing concerns about social studies curriculum and Critical Race Theory last spring, one of the most consistent voices was Pauline Brunos. The only scheduled public forum in advance of the upcoming Moore County Board of Education primary went off on Thursday with less than half the candidates participating. Shannon Davis is a devoted spouse and parent, who like Americans nationwide, is committed to public education reform in light of declining student performance and the uncovering of a "woke" agenda in Moore County. Our system has been updated, if you are a current print subscriber and cannot obtain your unlimited access, please contact customer support 910-693-2490. There was a problem saving your notification. UT Extension agent Brenda Hannah will also be assisting through 4-H. David Hensley, Philip Holmes and Robert Levy have been a minority bloc of sorts since they were elected in 2020, voting 3-4 against the other board members in a number of high-profile votes on school reopening, mask policies, Critical Race Theory and challenged library books. Candidate campaign and political party committees may certify that they do not intend to receive or expend more than $1,000.00 and be exempt from filing disclosure reports. - Committee Closed, WLaney for Aberdeen Commissioner I think our teachers are phenomenal, she said. If we really want to see better outcomes and scores in those lower grades for our at-risk students, then we put the resources back in the classroom that we know they need, she said. The committee may only be the candidate, but it is a committee and is subject to the regulations of candidate political committees. That left Thursdays forum to go forward with Calcutt and Sampson. . That school will draw students from Sandhills Farm Life and Vass-Lakeview, which have been overenrolled for several years. Spring has finally sprung and Lynchburg is ready to celebrate! of Education. District accountability scores are calculated using a weighted average of the districts scores across all indicators and student groups to determine a districts designation. at the same Board of Elections office that you filed for office. The following reports available online are of committees that have filed over the $1000.00 threshold and are therefore required to file reports with this office: Taylor Clement for Town Council Questions concerning a candidates obligation to file an SEI should be directed to the State Board of Elections, (919) 733-7173. CARTHAGE, N.C. - May 26, 2022 - The Moore County Board of Education today announced the appointment of Dr. Tim Locklair as the next superintendent of Moore County Schools (MCS). Those cuts have included popular year-round and dual language programs, as well as teaching positions in fourth grade and up that have led to ballooning class sizes in those grades. The school board candidates are slated to appear in a second forum this week hosted by the League of Women Voters of Moore County. "Stand by Your Ad" places new requirements for TV and radio ads and if not met permits civil actions and monetary awards. The district is working toward replacing her before the general election. (Courtesy photographs) Of the five-candidate field running for three seats on the Moore County Board of Education . She also helps smooth those students transitions in and out of the district, especially when it comes to building high school transcripts toward graduation despite attending high schools in different states. League of Women Voters of Moore County PO Box 347 Southern Pines, NC 28388. Candidates also addressed the effect of disciplinary problems, including absenteeism, on the schools culture and academic success. Im all for teachers, I was a teacher my whole life. The teacher is the best person to evaluate that student, but at the end theyve got to make the grade to graduate from high school.. The Oct. 1 forum hosted by the Southern Pines VFW and Special Forces Association Chapter 62 challenged the candidates to discuss the two elementary schools recently designated as F rated in the states latest round of school report cards. As a board member, Sampson pledged to thoroughly research matters that come before the board and listen to all perspectives before making a decision or even offering an opinion. Connect your account now. Please read our TERMS OF USE and our PRIVACY POLICY. No person shall be permitted to file as a candidate of any political party in a party primary when such person, at the time of filing his or her notice of candidacy, is registered on the registration record as an affiliate of a different political party from that party in whose primary he or she is now attempting to file as a candidate. Moore County Schools; 5277 Hwy. 910-692-7271 Fax:910-692-9382. Read More. With respect to fighting and drug-related offenses on school property, Benway, Bruno and Davis said that the schools should take a tough approach to discipline. By MARY KATE MURPHY || mkmurphy@thepilot.com, Grief & The Healing Christ: Men's Bereavement Support Group. Each one of them are unique, she said. The report cards are based on whether students perform at grade level on statewide standardized end-of-grade and end-of-course tests. 15-501 South, Carthage, NC28327; 910-947-2976; 910-947-3011 [email protected] The candidates all approved of the changes to the districts mission statement, but Benway and Davis were skeptical of whether its reflected in every classroom every day. The school board has long since cut popular programs like International Baccalaureate at Pinecrest, Spanish immersion at West End Elementary, and year-round calendars at four elementary schools. Campaign reporting obligations may begin before the candidate files a Notice of Candidacy. Five newcomers have filed for those seats Ken Benway of Whispering Pines, Pauline Bruno of Pinehurst, Robin Calcutt and Rollie Sampson of Southern Pines, and Forrest Leach of Seven Lakes triggering a primary to pare the field down to four. 163-106(b). 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Moore County Senior Enrichment Center 8040 US Hwy 15/501: Combine Work Session w/Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting Purpose: School Resource Officer Positions: Agenda Video: Monday, October 3, 2022 10 a.m. Central Office - Boardroom: Work Session Agenda Video: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 4 p.m. Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Open Session Contributions to candidates, political parties, or political action committees may be received from: Known individuals from their personal funds (No joint contributions - must be from an individual), Registered political committees (which may only receive contributions from individuals from personal funds), From not-for-profit entities promoting social, educational, or political ideas and meeting other specific criteria. Notice of candidacy and filing fee in nonpartisan municipal elections. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. You have permission to edit this article. A member or presiding officer of the General Assembly, or a person elected or appointed a member or presiding officer of the General Assembly before taking office. Filing fees required of candidates in the Primary. Any time there is an act of violence or someone is using drugs, I consider that to be a problem that needs to be addressed, said Calcutt. Those board members Robert Levy, David Hensley and Philip Holmes opposed face mask requirements, waged debates over social studies curriculum and Critical Race Theory and obstructed social-emotional learning surveys with allegedly communist leanings over the last 18 months. I can only see growth ahead, and with that growth the Advanced Career Center or at least another high school becomes essential.. I hear comments made before somebody has taken the time to do their due diligence as a board member to really ensure they have all the facts. The forum was promoted with the League of Women Voters of Moore County, which routinely organizes forums for general and non-partisan races, as a co-sponsor. I do recognize and appreciate the county commissioners and their role, but I believe that if were going to have the Moore County that we want, we have to be fully funded with our budget, said Calcutt. 910.725.0965 Terrance Ruth, a social work professor at N.C. State University and candidate for mayor of Raleigh, moderated. Providing a trash can in the voting enclosure in which voters may discard campaign items if they choose to. We reached out to 146 candidates in contested races for city and school board offices in Sedgwick County and asked them to complete a candidate questionnaire. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. The certification is for an election cycle - year(s) preceding the election year and the election year. Moore County earned a 3/5 for LES and a 5/5 for MCHS. But theres got to be more than just tests to evaluate the student, Benway said. Choose wisely! 2020 All contents The Pilot LLC. No person registered as unaffiliated or without any party affiliation recorded shall be eligible to file as a candidate in a primary. The board of elections shall inspect the voter registration lists immediately upon receipt of the notice of candidacy and shall cancel the notice of candidacy of any candidate who is not eligible to vote in the election. They said they were pretty much booked between now and when early voting began.. This election features. Our transportation system is definitely an issue right now with at least children being late to school, she said. Please read our TERMS OF USE and our PRIVACY POLICY. She later served as a principal at New Century and West Pine middle schools and retired from Moore County Schools in 2018 as director of planning, accountability and research. Campaign, political party and other political and referendum committees must register at either the State Board of Elections or the County Board of Elections and file financial disclosure reports. Moore County Democratic Party Dr. Locklair, who has served as the MCS interim superintendent since February 1, 2002, will begin his permanent superintendent duties . If elected, Bruno plans to advocate for a shift away from the use of technology and digitally based learning activities before fourth grade. The Moore County School Board approved a new program to provide a way for students of Lynchburg Elementary to learn financial literacy at school. School Board Policies; Security Protocols and Public Gathering Guidelines; Strategic Plan; Board Meeting Archive; Committee Meetings Archive; Departments; Superintendent of Schools.
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