School Board query

"At the heart of it all, members of a district's board of education must believe, unequivocally, in the value of public education. They must be dedicated to serving and teaching all children. They must believe in the democratic process and understand that their role is to act strategically, in line with the interests of the entire school community. "
...from Tootsie's post above.

this is why I support Mrs. Wilkerson, see Post 31. It gets right to the heart of it IMO.

Goodwitch58,
You have said it best....It's all about integrity and doing what is best for children.
Ms. Wilkerson has the utmost integrity and given her life's work to our children.

Rock on,
Rocketman

Art needs consent? Thanks, we'll call you...

Good point John R, but you also forgot SCIENCE (life, earth, environmental, physical and social), foreign language and history not to mention economics, and government. All of those do not fall under "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" but they ARE required for college acceptance. We don't live in Walnut Grove and no longer write on slate boards so why should we want our education to be from early last century?

Yoga? Bring it. When I coached middle school track we used yoga to stretch, balance our breath and warm our muscles before a meet. I even had Bobby bring a yoga instructor into the gym and teach my 6th graders breathing techniques to help them before a big test. My students loved it and they raised their test scores by an average of 28 points. (If you want to check my data please PM me and I will give you the year, school and test)

I guess that a new voice doesn't necessarily mean new ideas. I will be taking this election seriously as well.

one was enough for me. looking for consent for basic core classes is laughable. possibly the poster made a mistake.

Since Robert Nelson has chosen to join this thread, I would appreciate his answering my original query which started this thread, i.e., what are his educational achievements. Mrs. Wilkerson's curriculum vitae has clearly defined her advanced degree, teaching career, and School Board membership. Robert Nelson, did you receive a degree from a four year college?

Mildred Wilkerson's campaign has prepared a "Report Card" type comparison ad. Click on this link to see the political advertisement which will be or has been published in local newspapers.

If that ad hosted on the democratic party website was prepared by Mrs. Wilkerson's campaign is published in a newspaper it will violate Florida Campaign law and could cost her money.

If the ad was prepared by LEADERZ then they will be violating the same disclosure law.

Gonna be interesting.

If that ad hosted on the democratic party website was prepared by Mrs. Wilkerson's campaign is published in a newspaper it will violate Florida Campaign law and could cost her money.

If the ad was prepared by LEADERZ then they will be violating the same disclosure law.

Gonna be interesting.

You seem to be well versed on campaign law....what is it about the campaign ad that may be in violation?

Well I knew enough for the Democratic website to remove the ad.

clean up the disclaimer at the bottom aannd it is a complying ad.

By the way the only way a person can become a master board member is to actually earn the designation while serving as a board member. Kinda a red useless meanless point.

Since Robert Nelson has chosen to join this thread, I would appreciate his answering my original query which started this thread, i.e., what are his educational achievements. Mrs. Wilkerson's curriculum vitae has clearly defined her advanced degree, teaching career, and School Board membership. Robert Nelson, did you receive a degree from a four year college?

Whether he received a degree from a four college is really a moot point. You do not have to have a college degree to run for school board. As I have previously stated, there is nothing so over rated as college degrees. BTW, if you have a Master's degree and don't realize raising a millage rate automatically raises the tax rate, maybe you need some further education, like a PhD degree.

Since Robert Nelson has chosen to join this thread, I would appreciate his answering my original query which started this thread, i.e., what are his educational achievements. Mrs. Wilkerson's curriculum vitae has clearly defined her advanced degree, teaching career, and School Board membership. Robert Nelson, did you receive a degree from a four year college?

No, but he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express.

Mildred Wilkerson Ad - Compare Qualifications

This ad has been provided to the Democratic Party and compares the qualifications of Mrs. Wilkerson and Robert Nelson. Click to see.

All this ad shows is that she went to school for many years. I give her kudos for getting her education but that doesn't mean she should be the choice for School Board. What is her record on raising taxes? Why is she so undecided on so many issues that have been asked of her in the polls? She should at least have a stand on most of them. Why does she not care that some parents would like to have their permission asked before having their child hypnotized at school? I personally can't vote for someone that I can't at least get a grasp of where they stand and doesn't know where they stand on issues themselves. I have voted for the candidate that is upfront with his views and doesn't hide behind "Undecided" answers as to not offend anyone before the election.

Also, isn't that ad the same if not more than the Republican ad endorsing certain candidates.? This ad asks you specifically not to vote for Robert Nelson and cast your vote for Mrs. Wilkerson instead. The Republican ad just let people know who they endorsed and didn't place any attack on Mrs. Wilkerson.

At least Ms. Wilkerson's ad sticks to how her education and background differ from Robert's and does not discuss Jesus in the Christmas program or other baiting-type issues.

But could you at least tell me where Mrs. Wilkerson stands on those issues........oh, I forgot you can't because Mrs. Wilkerson is "undecided". By the way, those issues where from a questionarre that was sent out by the Christian Coalition to all local politicians.

But could you at least tell me where Mrs. Wilkerson stands on those issues........oh, I forgot you can't because Mrs. Wilkerson is "undecided". By the way, those issues where from a questionarre that was sent out by the Christian Coalition to all local politicians.

I am well aware of this questionnaire and have known about it for quite awhile- I really don't care how a candidate answers a public school board questionnaire put out by a Christian coalition. All candidates should have thrown it in the garbage. Most of the questions were pretty funny. Ms. Wilkerson's answers (or nonanswers) were perfect.

So- did you write the questions?

Well it would appear that the democratic party has resorted to misrepresentation of "qualifications" when they decided to endorse her candidacy.

Quote from the Democratic website.

"Mildred Wilkerson has served on the Board for 12 years and was a teacher for many years."

Wrong: She was first elected to the Walton County School Board in 2000.

Why do they feel the need to enhance her resume ?

Politrics ? Maybe - or do they just not know her ?

Mildred Wilkerson

Wrong on taxes

Wrong on experience

Wrong on her views of proving history


Factcheck by Interested Girl

Well it would appear that the democratic party has resorted to misrepresentation of "qualifications" when they decided to endorse her candidacy.

Quote from the Democratic website.

"Mildred Wilkerson has served on the Board for 12 years and was a teacher for many years."

Wrong: She was first elected to the Walton County School Board in 2000.

Why do they feel the need to enhance her resume ?

Politrics ? Maybe - or do they just not know her ?

Factcheck by Interested Girl

Her resume could say 1 year and she is still more qualified.

Your factchecking is more like nitpicking.

Here's where you are messing up, let me explain:

2008 - 2000 + millage rate does not equal increase in taxes = 12 years

Ok, I am just overdoing it now, feel free to ignore me or disregard me.

I am sorry that you feel that a blatant misrepresentation by the Democratic Party is nitpicking - I prefer the truth.

Fact not fiction and mis-representation.

Reminds me of a story that I heard the other day about an employee of a restaurant near the Republican headquarters who placed NoBama signs on all of the cars during the lunch hour. Noone asked they just got one..

Fact or fiction

Fiction big time and you know it. I am reporting you for this personal attack. Of course this did not happen. Not my style or anyone else's that I know. What a tacky, desperate post.

Wow I did not accuse anyone of anything and definitely did not attack you personally.

I merely recounted a story that I heard and in now way attacked you or anyone else. You hear many things today concerning politrics - some are true aka the Pinata and I guess this one is is baseless in fact.

Wow I did not accuse anyone of anything and definitely did not attack you personally.

I merely recounted a story that I heard and in now way attacked you or anyone else. You hear many things today concerning politrics - some are true aka the Pinata and I guess this one is is baseless in fact.

I work there 2 days a week, as many many SoWallers now know, so forgive me for being a bit irate at the ugliness of your post, especially when a new business is involved.
Funny how this story has grown in proportions, but I am not surprised. It is just so sad.

Wait! A NObama sticker? Why would anyone from another business put Republican stickers on Republican cars? That doesn't even make sense. Isn't it more likely a wingnut supporter giving a misguided gift?

Where would a random restaurant employee even get NObama stickers? And what would be the point? Some kind of Ashley Todd move? Ridiculous.

Wow I did not accuse anyone of anything and definitely did not attack you personally.

I merely recounted a story that I heard and in now way attacked you or anyone else. You hear many things today concerning politrics - some are true aka the Pinata and I guess this one is is baseless in fact.

Innuedo has nothing to do with the discussion at hand on this thread. Please stick to the topic.

Education DOES matter in a school board member

Several responders in this thread have commented that post high school education isn't as important a qualification as other qualities.

Education does matter. That's the purpose of a school board -- to see that students receive a top-notch, broad education. To "pooh-pooh" that quality in a candidate seems to go against the very thing we're working for in the school system. If "street smarts" is all we need -- why spend more tax dollars to improve Walton County schools?

One of the goals of secondary education is to prepare students for college. We need school board members who understand what that means. We need school board members who can evaluate the weaknesses or strengths in a curriculum-- because budget considerations are often at stake. We need school board members who have read broadly and can look at the arts and literature through the eyes of an educator.

calculation error

"Mildred Wilkerson has served on the Board for 12 years and was a teacher for many years."

Mrs. Wilkerson has been elected to Board for eight years. She has been the school board's representative on the Walton County Value Adjustment Board for four terms, and in 2006 was appointed by Gov. Jeb Bush to the Florida Science Textbook Adoption Committee.

Sorry for the error, Interested Girl, the number of years of Board service got mixed up with the other ways she has served the state and community.