Each candidate will receive a school board candidate's kit, which contains valuable information on the financial, legal, and ethical aspects of serving on a school board. Candidates from all 50 states completed the survey. font-weight: 300; color: #fff; This number represented 16.4% of all 29,002 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2020. They deserve an education that is challenging and that is taught by a teacher that is given respect and dedication from an administration that listens and communicates. This position is open to onsite candidates for immediate hire. If you appreciate this kind of journalism on your local NPR station, please support it by donating here. Both of Goodman's children, his wife, and himself attended Goshen Community Schools, and he has several grandchildren entering into the school system, most notably one next fall. There are ten candidates running for four open seats on the Goshen Community Schools board this fall. Winds light and variable. She also previously ran for the District 2 seat on the Goshen school board in 2016. margin-top: 0px; We need to get back to memorizing multiplication tables so they can learn math.". clear: both; They don't want to be turned into pawns to vote to whatever political viewpoint that we have that's a group in the area.". If you are running or know someone running for your local school board, please forward this information to them. .votebox_bp_logo { .votebox-results-metadata-p { ISBA encourages as many local candidates to attend as possible. clearInterval(nTimer); Nov. 5GOSHEN On Saturday, residents of Goshen received a mailer called "Know the Candidates." The mailer, provided by several candidates, contained . You have permission to edit this article. He has also volunteered for LaCasa Inc., has been active in Goshen Noon Kiwanis since 1987, currently serves on the Goshen Parks and Recreation Board as well as various boards and committees at Eighth Street Mennonite Church, and is a past board member of United Way of Elkhart County. I feel for the students who are not Christians," Elizalde said. He's currently the Director of Culinary Services at Greencroft Goshen. State and local courts | GOSHEN Candidates running for the Goshen Community Schools' Board of Trustees have a lot in common. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } position: relative; Null recently retired from Dexter Axle after 37 years of service. } The other candidates are Gary Johnson, Eric Underwood and Jason Springer. Only one candidate from the Middlebury Community Schools Board of Trustee's race attended the race. } Elizalde's son is a sophomore at Boston Conservatory and said his passion for music was born in Goshen Community Schools. Roeder is a unique candidate in the school board race in that his own children were, for the most part, homeschooled, although they did attend some high school classes as part of their homeschooled education. Elizalde also sent condolences to the Moyer family, and shared fond memories of attending White Socks game with him. Due to a lack of attendance from many of the Middlebury Community Schools' candidates, the forum was primarily dedicated to Goshen Community Schools candidacy. "I own my own business. padding-left: 0; Questions came from teachers, parents, and the community, and included controversial topics being addressed on social media in recent months. padding-bottom: 0px; width: 90%; District 1 candidates are Ryan Glick, Angie McKee, and Andrea Johnson. "I fear debates about pushing an agenda that is solely Christian.". It's an emergency of national proportions and we can fix it, if we act with wisdom and diligence, and I believe I can be a part of that if I'm on the school board.". .widget-key { padding:7px 8px 8px; Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was exchanged by the U.S. to Russia for Brittney Griner on Thursday, Dec. 8. The successful candidates serve three year terms. Guerrero has been involved with politics since the 1980s, and has run for several position in Elkhart County, but has not been elected, including Elkhart County Council and the state Senate. "I'm running because I believe in schools," Johnson said. He retired from the Elkhart County Sheriffs Department after 27 years of service. A graduate of Elkhart Memorial High School, Johnson was the first candidate to speak that was not a Goshen High School graduate, but being from Goshen originally, Johnson explained that she moved back to the city because she wanted to raise her kids in Goshen Community Schools. I'm stunned that those kinds of things go on.". $('.showResponses').hide(); Until the recent developments, the President of the Goshen board was John Gray followed by Vice President- John Benthien and Members; Julie Casey, Deborah Gray, and Bill Herrera. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} Back to District Office. } } (function() { She explained that she believes every child deserves a safe and comprehensive education, regardless of socioeconomic status or any other factor. Absentee ballots may be requested at any time in 2022 prior to the day of an election. Out of the 4,745 respondents, 743 won their election. @media (max-width:600px) { } .infobox p { 2 min read Nov. 9GOSHEN A highly contested series of school board races in Goshen came to a head Tuesday night with two incumbents just barely retaining their. margin-bottom:0px; width: 100%; } Brian B. Krider ran for election to the Goshen School Board, At-large in Indiana. overflow-y: hidden; } .widget-row.Democratic { "We see a tremendous drop in 2014 in all Elkhart County schools. div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } float: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; Incumbency information for this election was not available. } .race_header.republican { function defer() { Nov 4, 2022. Selman is a member of the Nappanee Conservation Club; the St. Joe Valley Rifle and Pistol Club; the Elkhart Rifle and Pistol Club; the National Rifle Association; Elkhart County 4-H Shooting Sports; the Single Action Shooting Society; Indiana University Life Alumni; the Goshen American Legion; the Elkhart Moose Lodge; the Elkhart Fraternal Order of Police FOP 52; and Pheasants Forever. "I've raised five children. 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Considerable cloudiness. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? I spent my money on my core product which in this case would be education. .percentage_number { Out of the 694 candidates who completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey, 147 won their election. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} font-weight: bold; Candidates: Candidate Filing Period May 12 - May 27, 2022. But several other candidates pushed back against that characterization, including District 3 incumbent Jose Elizalde. Selman has been married to his wife, Sheila Selman, for the past 18 years. He also worked as a field service technician for 35 years and an RVIA instructor for more than 25 years. He went on to earn a bachelor of science degree from Goshen College in 2004. WVPE regrets the error. |

. background-color: grey; August 13, 2020. He is the former owner and operator of IL Forno Pizzeria in downtown Goshen. Meet the candidates for Goshen School Board Election. Elizalde expressed additional concerns surrounding his hope for every student to feel welcomed, safe, valued, and supported in the district. But I want the people to know theyre being taken seriously., Roeder homeschooled his five children, but said he was driven to run for Goshen school board after it ignored concerns he raised over student performance and course materials he has deemed pornographic because they depict sex as recreational instead of as a holy institution., Im not pushing some agenda, I dont have to prove myself, Roeder said. . .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { They have two children, Madeline Garber, 14, and Sophia Garber, 11, both students in Goshen schools. ISBA encourages as many local candidates to attend as possible. Two incumbents, board president Lisa . You spend on your peripherals when you have additional money, but you don't spend all your money on the peripherals and fail at the main product you're offering. }); "I'm running for school board not because I have time, not because I have political ambitions, not because of money or fame, I'm running because all of us deserve better. All the taxpayers in the city pay in to helping students, and they expect the students to graduate and be ready for life after graduation and so we want to make sure that we do that in a safe environment for everyone.". Incumbent Roger Nafziger, 63, is a graduate of Pettisville High School in Ohio. He has been married to his wife, Carrie Garber, for the past 16 years. Our teachers are trained professionals and deserve to be treated and compensated as such.. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { If our students can only play in band or play football, they won't be able to feed their families and we see that when our students are the least educated in the world.". margin-bottom:16px; Thats a nationwide trend, and I hoped that Goshen schools would be exempt, but theyre not., She said public schools are foundational to our society and that shes running to defend schools and support our teachers., Discussions about banning books and wild accusations about our teachers have become intolerable, Johnson said. "It's a fine line of power between parents and teachers," McKee said. .race_header { 7 min read Oct. 21ELKHART On Thursday the League of Women Voters hosted a. width: 250px; They continually strive for improvement, quality, and progress in education. .votebox-results-cell--check { U.S. President | Oct 10, 2022 GOSHEN Goshen Community School's Board Ambassador Lauren Grant spoke to the board on behalf of her fellow students at Monday's Goshen school board meeting. Elizalde was selected by the board in June 2017 to fill the remaining term of former board member Jos Ortiz. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. And at large candidate Brian Krider said the board needs to combat declining enrollment and reduce spending without cutting teacher benefits. } The radical gender theology, these are kids. Although hes not endorsed by Purple for Parents, he said that hes 100 percent in favor of an advocacy-free curriculum., I will be steadfast in ensuring that all curriculum brought to the board is free of agendas and is filled with fact over fiction, Krider said. He has served as an assistant Boy Scout master; an assistant district commissioner; a city traffic commission committee member; served six years on the Goshen Community Relations Commission; and member of the tool committee for Tommys Kids Castle. padding-bottom: 8px; Mario Garber, Keith Goodman, Linda S. Hartman, Brian B. Krider, and Roger A. Nafziger ran in the general election for Goshen School Board, At-large on November 8, 2022. } ", "Our kids are not social experiments," she added. This number represented 13.5% of all 5,138 candidates Ballotpedia covered in 2021. display: block; 2022 Elections . Spencer Durham Kokomo Tribune. Goshen Local School District is a school district in Ohio . .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} width: 100% position: relative; $('.showResponses').show(); I've been lucky that I've got two girls in school and so I've been to all kinds of events over the last four years, from music events to sporting events, band competitions, art things downtown. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { They should be protected while they're minors. Roeder also spoke to the voters regarding one topic he's brought before the board before, recounting his uncomfortable experience with lack of transparency from the board. "It takes a village to grow a strong future in our children," she said. font-size: 20px; .votebox-results-metadata { }) They have three children, Katelyn, 34, Aaron, 31, and Matthew, 28. font-weight: bold; He is also a student mentor at West Goshen Elementary School. I know what it's like to have a teacher-parent conferences and my parents not knowing how to communicate with a teacher. New to the Goshen Community Schools Board of School Trustees in 2021 are Allan Kauffman and Maria Sanchez Schirch: Allan Kauffman served eighteen years as Goshen's mayor. position: absolute; She hopes as a school board member to dive further into by teachers are leaving for other districts or other professions entirely. } Baugo Township Board (3 seats) Stephen Gray (R) Lynn Loucks (R) Madeline Smith (R) . .inner_percentage.Green { Voter Registration; Absentee Voting; Resource Links; Helpful External Links. Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) will be holding one more virtual forum for prospective school board candidates. Chris Pielli has built his career around public service starting with serving in the U.S. Army to his current service as Chester County Recorder of Deeds. Qualls was selected by the board in June 2018 to fill the remaining term of former at-large member Jane DeVoe, who announced her resignation May 29. "Our parents need to have confidence that they can talk to the heroic teachers that we do have or to the administration and be heard, and not have to deal with FOIAs or angry looks or anything that makes them feel uncomfortable," Roeder said. } Goshen Community Schools At-Large (Two seats) Keith Goodman Mario Garber Linda Hartman Brian Krider Roger Nafziger District 1 (One seat) Ryan Glick Angela (Angie) McKee Andrea Johnson District 3. Four candidates are running for two positions on the Goshen School Board. background-color: grey; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; } "I'm deeply committed to this community," he said. color: #888; padding-bottom: 7px; .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} Goodman's day job is commercial lending and as such, he says he wants to focus on efficiencies within the school budget, future retention, and living within the district's means. He is a 1975 graduate of Concord High School and studied welding at the Elkhart Career Center. He explained that a good school board member should spend at least as much time outside of meetings getting the background and researching ahead of the meetings, which are about an hour long. The full article is online at www.goshennews.com. He also volunteers at special events with Goshen Morning Kiwanis and the Salvation Army. background-color: white; width: 57%; font-size: .9em; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text,

} Discussions about banning books and wild accusations about our teachers have become intolerable. "I have over 30 years' worth of board experience," he said. } "If you don't believe in our public schools and want to support them and make them better, if you don't trust our educators and want to see them compensated, and if you don't have as your first priority our children and their success, then you shouldn't be on the school board.". He also spoke on immigration and recent school board discussions related to test scores. background-color: #f9d334; "As I attended these board meetings, I discovered there is pornographic passages," he stated, of a book at the Goshen High School library called "The Infinite Moment of Us," by Lauren Myracle. background-color: #6db24f; color: black; Qualls has been married to Courtney Collins since 2010. Grant, 17, a. 2022 school board races: conservative candidates win 1 PHM, 1 Goshen seat. Election Board Phone: (574) 535-6469. Only one of the three conservative candidates running as a block for Penn-Harris-Madison school board prevailed on Tuesday, in a closely watched race mirroring similar battles across the country over how race, diversity and gender are taught in public schools. Our children belong to us, not to the state, Glick said. overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 5px; Do you feel swapping prisoners makes U.S. citizens more of a target. width: 35px !important; padding-left: 16px; Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. } The Russians still hold American Paul Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive who has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges. She blames that on social and emotional learning, which emphasizes teaching skills like self-awareness, responsible decision-making and fostering relationships in addition to academic subjects, and said Goshen needs to get back to basics like phonics and multiplication tables. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. And as an ordained minister, he also said religion needs to stay out of public schools. Linda Hartman is running for one of the board's two at-large seats. Linda Hartman is running for one of the boards two at-large seats. They want what's best for the students, and they want to spend money responsibly. Low near 30F. .non_result_row { Member- Bill Herrera- herrerab@goshenlocalschools.org. Due to his background as an immigrant he was born in Mexico City and grew up in Chicago Elizalde said he can relate to the issues the districts Hispanic students face. "The goal is obviously to make Goshen the school of choice," said . "In the midst of all the craziness, we still need to work to improve schools with, sometimes, inadequate dollars funded by the state. The PAC, known as Back to School Pa, spent more than $600,000 to back 208 school board candidates in 54 communities across the state.They promoted a platform of keeping schools open for in-person . You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Dani Messick, Goshen News, Ind. "I felt like this was a good opportunity to support the community and the school.". Candidates seeking the two at-large seats are Keith Goodman, Mario Garber, Linda Hartman, Brian Krider, and Roger Nafziger, who was not in attendance. width: 100%; } background-color: #ccc; The board needs to hold the line and not be involved in knee-jerk reactions to whatever the newest pedagogy suggests.". "I have lots of family that have been a part of the community and Goshen Community Schools so I have a vested interest in what's happening with the school and the community," he said. School board members typically serve three-year terms and devote many hours of service to Goshen students and the community. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { IN.GOV; Hartman has been endorsed by conservative group Purple for Parents Indiana along with District 1 candidate Ryan Glick and District 3 candidate Rob Roeder. So I can resonate with a lot of our student population.". } Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? } Noteworthy respondents included. He also served as District 2 City Council member, at-large City Council member, and was a member of the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety. "As a parent, alumni, business owner, and taxpayer, I believe it's time for a change in leadership on our school board level.". General election for Goshen School Board, At-large Mario Garber, Keith Goodman, Linda S. Hartman, Brian B. Krider, and Roger A. Nafziger ran in the general election for Goshen School Board, At-large on November 8, 2022. I love the fact that we have the best in the state in our music and sports programs. } I know what it's like to graduate from high school and the challenges of going to college and learning our system. } width: 100% !important; Jakob Lazzaro comes to Indiana from Chicago, where he graduated from Northwestern University in 2020 with a degree in Journalism and a double major in History. Our kids can think for themselves once they are adults, but when they're minors they're under our care and we should be protecting them from dangers things that present sex as recreational. Downloadable of Candidates. margin-top: 16px; margin-top: 1px; About the Board of Education The Goshen Central School District Board of Education is composed of seven volunteer members who are elected by the community. color: white; } "The main reason I continue to want to be on the board is to help be a voice for students and teachers. She added that teachers need to be paid well so the district can not only recruit, but retain the best. } font-size: 12px; Public schools are coming under attack, Johnson said. If you are Brian B. Krider, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey. By. "I never intended to run for any public office, but my reasons for running for school board are pretty simple: I believe our public schools are foundational to our society, as are our teachers who take care of our children.". color: #888; Cities | Running for the two seats are incumbent Roger Nafziger, Glenn Null, and incumbent Amanda Qualls. } "It is my opinion that a teacher is more likely to stay within a school system if they have the resources they need and are supported, validated, and appreciated," she said. State legislature | Users will pay $1.17 an hour for the first four hours and $5 per hour after that. Glick said the district should be run more like a business and give more transparency over curriculum to parents and said thats what the districts minority and immigrant communities want. Independent Candidate Deadline August . "The time to act is right now. "Let me make myself perfectly clear," she said. Glenn Null, 62, is a former Goshen school board member, having served the 2nd District from 1996 to 2000. At the end of his first term, Garber is currently the vice president of the board. color: #0645ad; Primary Election* July 1- August 15, 2022. I will fight to protect our teachers from having to make difficult decisions in teaching something they disagree with.. letter-spacing: .03em; } In a Wednesday night forum hosted by the Elkhart County League of Women Voters, they shared different visions for how to improve the district. "I wanted to give back," he explained of his decision to run. They're going to immerse themselves and be part of the solution the goal is obviously to make Goshen the school of choice.". Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. top: -1px; display: table; padding-bottom: 3px; } } left: 0px; Even though my kids aren't involved in each of those things, it is important to support those other students and it's fun to see students involved in so many things and I think that's also a testament to Goshen schools and the number of opportunities that these students have to be a part of the system.". The first of the two candidates running for the District 3 seat, Jose Elizalde, incumbent, spoke of his personal experiences as an immigrant in public education and a pastor. .non_result_row div { Spencer Durham Kokomo Tribune. He is also a member of the West Goshen Neighborhood Association and is a past president of the parent-teacher organization for West Goshen Elementary School. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { "There are changes that need to be made," McKee said. Candidates were given a list of questions by the League of Women Voters, with topics to consider. }) .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Goshen Community Schools is a school district in Indiana . The group describes itself as dedicated to exposing the indoctrination & Sexualization of children in the public education system and claims teachers are implementing radical Marxist ideology in schools. I don't like the fact that we've spent $100 million since 2018 on buildings and our kids are still in a system where scores are in the bottom 50% of the state. display: inline-block; It's a crowded field for three at-large seats on the Kokomo School Corporation Board of School Trustees. A school district in Goshen, IN is actively looking for a School Psychologist. } background-color: #db0000; He acknowledged that it's a nationwide problem, with the majority of the industrialized world scoring higher on exams in math and English. 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"With a constant decline in student enrollment, we need to find quick ways to bring in enrollment back or make cuts to live within our means," he said. .outer_percentage { Our kids deserve a place to learn and to get a great education from teachers that are teaching curriculum that is free of all fiction, social, and political agendas. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Elizalde received a bachelor of arts degree in Hispanic ministries with a minor in art from Goshen College. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } Mario Garber, 42, is a 1994 graduate of Goshen High School. Know your candidates: Tipton school board. } text-align: center; I'm not afraid to say much, but I can't bring myself to read this rot, and this is what our kids are dealing with. .results_text { "I would like to use my skills as a proven business leader to help get the kids who are living within our city to come back to our schools, find a few that are outside of our city that want something new, to help find ways to cut spending without affecting teacher benefits. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { "A big part of what I have tried to do is be a part of the community. The final Goshen Community Schools school board candidate to speak was Elizalde's contender in the District 3 race, Rob Roeder. Can we do better? District 1 candidates are Ryan Glick, Angie McKee, and Andrea Johnson. Each candidate will receive a school board candidate's kit, which contains valuable information on the financial, legal, and ethical aspects of serving on a school board. margin-bottom: .75em; .results_table { div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Kegan Schmucker asks school board candidate Chris McNew questions during a candidate forum Tuesday at Trinity Wesleyan Church. } Forum for School Board Candidates. Im very concerned as well, that when people say, Don't bring an agenda to the school, that is exactly whats happening, Elizalde said. He has two daughters, Lisa Wing and Jordyn Selman, and two grandchildren. He is also an Air Force veteran. Send Ballotpedia contact information for this person, .infobox { Quick Info. Winds light and variable.. District 1 candidates are Ryan Glick,. Each candidate will receive a school board candidate's kit, which contains valuable information on the financial, legal, and ethical aspects of serving on a school board. .clearfix { margin-bottom: 0; "We can't possibly jump on every educational bandwagon. } jQuery(item).html("Scroll for more "); .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} width: 100%; We need to spend those dollars in the most productive way possible. On the other side, teachers have been well-trained in their field and know how to reach many of our students, and parents need to respect that.". top: -5px; display: block; margin-bottom: -2px !important; Enriching our World. President- John Benthien - benthienj@goshenlocalschools.org. He earned a bachelor of science degree in organizational management from Bethel College in 2008. A volunteer of Goshen Community Schools since his own high school graduation, Goodman is the treasurer of the Goshen High School Building Trades program, teaches Junior Achievement, was on the board when GCS superintendent Steve Hope was selected, and he says being on the board helps him to connect with parents and teachers. They want to have the freedoms of Americans they dont want to be turned into pawns to vote whatever political viewpoint we have in the area. But when I look at the student population, which is 54% and growing Latino, no one has to tell me, I don't have to read it on a piece of paper, I know what it's like to come to school not knowing a single word of English. There are ten candidates running for four open seats on the Goshen Community Schools board this fall. .non_result_row th { Do you feel swapping prisoners makes U.S. citizens more of a target? "Is it perfect? Member- Melissa Paprocki - paprockim@goshenlocalschools.org. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { } font-weight: 100; .votebox { color: white; Mario Garber, Keith Goodman, Linda S. Hartman, Brian B. Krider, and Roger A. Nafziger ran in the general election for Goshen School Board, At-large on November 8, 2022. "Representation of parents requires openness, it requires transparency, it acknowledges the rights of those who are represented. "We hope that they are all fighting for the same thing: the success of kids they are raising and teaching. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. We as parents have a primary interest in the education of our children.". This is not acceptable. .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { width: 150px; } He said, over his years on various boards, that being a good listener is an important skill. Each candidate will receive a school board candidate's kit, which contains valuable information on the financial, legal, and ethical aspects of serving on a school board. I always have and I always will. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { text-align: center; Register here: https://buff.ly/2PMJqUL. Dec. 10GOSHEN Three Goshen High School seniors are finalists in a national scholarship program, with at least two of them heading for two of the most prestigious universities in the nation. School districts | This school district is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. "I want to be a part of that change.". With his youngest now out of the house, Roeder decided to further his own knowledge and began attending school board meetings. I think this is going to allow me to immediately step into the board and be an active board member.". Minor and Provisional Party Candidate Deadline August 15, 2022. "Our current board has been a little bit ineffective in implementing policies that ensure student success," she said. The Zoom forum will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m./5:30 p.m. CDT All materials (PPT . Jose Elizalde and Rob Roeder are the District 3 candidates. } Grant, 17,.

float:right; 	background-color: red; The Goshen Local Schools Board of Education president has resigned following video of him allegedly attempting to pick-up an 11-year-old in Indiana was streamed to YouTube over the weekend. 	margin: 8px auto; } 	font-weight: bold; Vice President- Deborah Gray - grayd@goshenlocalschools.org. Each candidate was given five minutes to speak, and encouraged, but not required, to address those topics during their speech to a packed house. Nafziger has served as a development officer at Goshen College for more than 15 years, prior to which he worked at Everence for 13 and a half years. The Tipton Community School Corporation School Board will have at least two new members once the election is . 	width: 100%; If you are running or know someone running for your local school board, please forward this information to them. 	background-color: #6db24f; .indicate_scroll { District 1 candidate Andrea Johnson agrees. If approved, it would result in a zero percent tax levy increase in the coming year. 	font-size: 12px; Goshen Community Schools; 613 E Purl St., Goshen, IN 46526; 574.533.8631; Inspiring Innovation. We can no longer afford to put academics on the backburner We need to get back to phonics so the kids can read. 	border-bottom: 1px solid grey; } Public schools are being attacked.". Running for the position are. .widget-row { Joseph Guerrero, 57, is a 1979 graduate of Harry D. Jacobs High School in Illinois. "I've been in the fair finance committee, LaCasa, United Way, and four years as a Goshen schools board member. 	max-width: 600px; .votebox_legend { Yes. 	if (window.jQuery) { ISBA encourages as many local candidates to attend as possible. 	display: inline-block; "We had to use an Open Door Policy Violation to get them to finally tell us who was in it. Three candidates are seeking to fill the board's District 3 seat currently held by outgoing board member Jane Troup, who has decided not to run for re-election. Garber currently works as director of culinary at Greencroft Goshen. About 150 people attended, and an additional 150-plus tuned in to the . He went on to earn a music education degree from Goshen College in 1977, followed by a master's degree in educational administration from Ball State University in 1983. They have two children, Cami Null Zenthoefer, 38, and Christopher Null, 34, both Goshen High School graduates, and four grandchildren. .votebox { .widget-row.value-only.white { } 		}. Chris Pielli for PA 156th.    .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} "It can get complicated," Garber said. 	display: inline-block; Ballot measures, Who represents me?   .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} A lifelong resident of Goshen, a former small business owner, and former clerk-treasurer for the City of Goshen, Angie McKee is also running for the District 1 seat. Public schools is being attacked and are being pushed a specific agenda that is not conducive to the future of a diverse community.. She served as the vice chair of the Elkhart County Democratic Party from March 2017 to February 2018, and has served on the board of the Maple City Market since 2015. For space reasons, this article has been trimmed for the print version to allow for one quote from each candidate. Null has been married to his wife, Sandy Null, for the past 39 years. .widget-row.Libertarian { Our teachers are trained, professional, and they deserve to be treated and compensated as such.". 	overflow-y: hidden; Noteworthy respondents included Virginia Governor, 4,745 candidates completed the survey in 2020. Public policy. It's a holy institution.". He had been married to his wife, Laurie Nafziger, for more than 41 years. 	padding-left: 0; $('.pastResponses').hide(); She said there should be no wasted time in the school day, when discussing student academics. General Election* September 23 - November 7, 2022. 	} }, 100); Member- Julie Casey - caseyj@goshenlocalschools.org. She said Goshen has the best in sports and music but is kind of failing with academics. }) .widget-img { "Our classrooms have no place for anyone's personal or political agenda.  	display: block; 	}  Incumbent Jos Elizalde, 48, is running unopposed for re-election to the District 1 board seat. font-size: .9em; .inner_percentage.Republican { Oct 29, 2022. Elections in 2022 | 	setTimeout(function() { defer() }, 500); You learn a lot of things. 	padding-bottom: 8px; "I am speaking as an ordained minister, I know what the constitution says. she said. But that's about where the similarities end for the majority of candidates. "You've got to put the time in," he added. 
 	float: right; He has worked as an attorney, a soldier, a teacher, a community advocate, and coordinator for homeless Veterans & at-risk youth, and more. One of three seeking a seat in District 1, Ryan Glick was the first from the district to speak. Federal courts | 	font-size: 1.2em; Empowering Potential. In a Facebook post, Hartman recommends voters choose Krider as the second candidate for the two at-large seats as well as Glick for District 1 and Roeder for District 3. Goshen High School Fees Crimsonaire Camp Fee - 26.00 USDParking Permit - 5.25 USD12345. }  	vertical-align: top; } The next candidate to speak, another at-large contender, was incumbent Mario Garber. 
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