49A - Laurie Pryor Attendees will be asked for feedback on the candidates. Hussein Samatar, running in District 3, and Alberto Monserrate, running in District 5, neither of whom has any opposition, also received DFL nods. Check Out Our Podcast! SPFE is proud to announce the following endorsements for School Board 2021 Regular Election Our three endorsed candidates have unique areas of expertise that come together as strong advocates for educators, students, families and community members. 43A - Cedrick Frazier Please support our endorsed candidate in the upcoming DFL City Convention and the November general election. 25 N. 21st Ave. W. Duluth, MN 55806. The DFL Party has tons of great merch for sale - from bumper stickers to yard signs and so much more! 54B - Brendan Van Alstybe Click here to find your new legislative district. 47 - Nicole Mitchell I'm a graduate of Saint Paul Public Schools, son of two. They left open. Shop Today! Secretary of State - Steve Simon. 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Current candidates are: James Farnsworth, Chair Jeanelle Foster, Halla Henderson, Clayton Howatt, Jennifer McPherson, Zoe Sblendoriogiebel, Uriah Ward, and, Vice Chair Jim Vue. Blaine City Council Ward 1 (2-year) - Lori Saroya This year there will be a special election to complete the term of former SPPS Director Steve Marchese. 55A - Jess Hanson MinnPost's in-depth, independent news is free for all to access no paywall or subscriptions. But party delegates on Sunday passed over Jessica Kopp, a former teacher and PTO chair who secured a nod from the teachers union. The Saint Paul Board of Education, or school board, is responsible for the care, management and control of the school district. The endorsements listed here represent endorsements awarded but not necessarily active. Box 18438 | Minneapolis, MN 55418 | 612.455.6950. Minnesota recently adopted a new set of state legislative and congressional district maps. 8A - Liz Olson Her top priority stands out: monthly check-in meetings for students and counselors to connect and see how every student is doing., , another SPPS grad and parent, is currently serving as board chair. Erin Hinrichs is MinnPosts education reporter. If you were unable to attend our joint screening, you can watch it here. Member donations are crucial to the work of our nonprofit newsroom. 25A - Kim Hicks Her experience centers around Hamline Elementary school, where she helped facilitate the process to turn it into a full-service community school. 56A - Robert Bierman St. Paul, MN 55107 651-293-1200 | 1-800-999-7457 St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 641-6199. Welcome to the Halla Henderson for St. Paul Public School Board (SPPS) campaign website! 32 - Kate Luthner With two at-large seats up for grabs, delegates . }

Ramsey County Commissioner District 6 - Mai Chong Xiong The St. Paul DFL Party has endorsed incumbent Melvin Carter for mayor and three newcomers for school board. This and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.. Minneapolis Mayor. Chairwoman Zuki Ellis has displayed a unified front with Gothard as the health-insurance issue involving the teachers union continues to heat up. 3 teens shot at funeral reception in St. Paul for Harding High School homicide victim, police say. Conventions are still ongoing and endorsements are still being made. Hennepin County Commissioner District 4 - Angela Conley Besides mayor, city voters will elect four school board members in November. Visit the 2023 Saint Paul Elections page for more information on this year's endorsement process. Please support them in the upcoming DFL City Convention and the general election in November. , 23, is a Como Park Senior High graduate, looking to bring a fresh new voice to the board as someone whos able to actually relate to the students and young teachers in our school system. Hes currently working for Securian financial services while pursuing a masters degree in public administration at Mankato State University. Shes a former middle- and high-school English teacher looking to prioritize teacher workforce development, board accessibility and responsiveness, and partnerships that cut across the district, county, city and local communities. Moving forward, Ellis wants another four years to dig into reshaping district policy so that policy-backed efforts around things like gender inclusion and ethnic studies are coupled with a very clear implementation and accountability plan, because a rule is meaningless if we dont enforce it.. Chauntyll Allen, a challenger who currently works in the district as an educational assistant, also secured both key endorsements. , 39, is a systems analyst and professor in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. MinnPost | P.O. 36B - Brion Curran Both incumbents seeking re-election, Zuki Ellis and Steve Marchese, along with challenger Chauntyll Allen, have secured endorsements from the DFL Party and local teachers union. Chauntyll AllenChauntyll Allen, 45, is a graduate of Central High School who has been working in the district for 16 years as a paraprofessional, a basketball coach and a coordinator through the Community Education Program at a number of different schools. Steve MarcheseSteve Marchese, 52, currently serving as the boards vice chair, is running for a second term. Blaine City Council Ward 1 (4-year) - Scott Rosochacki, Columbia Heights Mayor - Amda Mrquez Simula Carter had endorsed Vue. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021, but residents can vote by mail, and in person starting Friday, September 17, 2021. Created with Sketch. Kopp said at Sundays convention that she would stay in the race without the partys endorsement. SPFE members are encouraged to participate in their precinct caucuses and to become delegates to their Ward Convention and the 2021 City Convention. SPFE endorsements and the SPFE report card will be released at the same time. Listen to the DFL Debrief for the latest Minnesota political news! Now he plays tennis against old men. She was sixth after two rounds of voting. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. Find information on how to vote early on the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections Page. Minneapolis School Board District 5 - Lori Norvell, Hennepin County Attorney - Mary Moriarty Shes positioning herself as a youth advocate who believes that too many decisions that affect our youth are made without understanding the challenges they face. Shes focused on expanding upon trauma-free settings that incorporate restorative practices, full-service community schools, trades offerings in schools and culturally specific curriculums. July 23, 2021 - 12:39 PM. Shes a former middle- and high-school English teacher looking to prioritize teacher workforce development, board accessibility and responsiveness, and partnerships that cut across the district, county, city and local communities. Politics | For full full-year terms, delegates endorsed Halla Henderson, an organizer working for the Minnesota Alliance With Youth, and Uriah Ward, a college financial aid counselor whose wife teaches in the district. Request a Board member to speak or attend . To contact all SPPS Board Members, please email sb.members@spps.org. He did a two-year stint on city government and crime in Austin, Minn., and spent seven years in Sioux Falls, S.D. China says its been open and transparent on COVID origins The St. Paul City DFL will endorse school board candidates at the city convention, which will be held June 23. 45, works as a pharmacy technician and owns a neighborhood coffee shop on the citys East Side, whose appreciation for a strong public school education stems from his own experience as a former refugee who didnt have an opportunity to attend school until coming to the U.S. Courses are currently being offered and are free to SPFE members. School board members in St . Politics | The School Board is comprised of seven citizens of Saint Paul who are elected at-large in the district. But the party could not agree on a fourth, and neither contender for that spot was union-endorsed. The final tally had Vue at 58.7%, Farnsworth at 35.6% and "no endorsement" at 5.7%. 65B - Maria Isa Prez-Hedges { } 40B - Jamie Becker-Finn Josh was good at baseball once. Click here for more pictures.) return; Special St. Paul school board meeting after fatal stabbing yields 63 speakers Hes an SPPS parent, a public service director and a lawyer by training and licensure a credential he says he exercises through strategic thinking and a willingness to ask tough questions. He says his tenure has been marked by progress in bringing in new leadership, addressing the districts financial issues and ensuring there is a strategic plan designed to address long-term issues regarding achievement, culture and college/career readiness all things he plans to continue to advance, if re-elected. Website: minzelformnsenate.com, Facebook: facebook.com/Erik4MNTwitter: twitter.com/erik4mnWebsite: https://www.erik4mn.com, Facebook: facebook.com/malchow4mnWebsite: www.malchow4mn.com, Facebook: facebook.com/brazeltonsenateWebsite: www.brazeltonformnsenate.net, Facebook: facebook.com/dianeforstatesenate Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 - Irene Fernando Education Ten candidates, four seats: A preview of the St. Paul school board race Both incumbents seeking re-election, Zuki Ellis and Steve Marchese, along with challenger Chauntyll. PAUL SCHOOL BOARD, FOUR-YEAR TERM (THREE SEATS) James Farnsworth James Farnsworth Age: 23 What qualifies you to hold this position? Facebook To become a delegate you must complete the DFL Online Caucus Registration form. 29 - Chris Brazelton You must register to receive a link to participate via Zoom. Ramsey County Attorney - John Choi, 4A - Heather Keeler The final slate of DFL-endorsed candidates includes: Mayor Melvin Carter, who is seeking a second term in office; Halla Henderson and Uriah Ward, who aim to fill two of three four-year school board seats up for election; and Clayton Howatt, who wants to complete the remaining two years of the seat vacated by former member Steve Marchese. Our three endorsed candidates have unique areas of expertise that come together as strong advocates for educators, students, families and community members. Paid for by Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Minnesota Political Contribution Refund Program (PCR), Click here to find your new legislative district. Parent Teacher Home Visits, Eds and Meds: Pay Your Fair Share! Heading into his third year leading the St. Paul Public Schools district, Superintendent Joe Gothard has largely won the approval of his bosses on the school board. Elijah Norris-HollidayElijah Norris-Holliday, 23, is a Como Park Senior High graduate, looking to bring a fresh new voice to the board as someone whos able to actually relate to the students and young teachers in our school system. Hes currently working for Securian financial services while pursuing a masters degree in public administration at Mankato State University. 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Each organization will make recommendations to their respective boards, which will approve or decline recommendations.

window.tribe.events.views.breakpoints.setup( container ); 48 - Dan Kessler Anthony Lonetree As educators and union members, we know how important it is to be informed on issues that matter to ourselves, our families, and our students. Asked what sets her apart, she wrote, Im an outsider with big, bold ideas and a deep need to restore the educational system for our students.. Josh has written about St. Paul public schools and higher education for the Pioneer Press since 2014, 11 years after the paper first published his byline as a University of Minnesota intern. The three candidates who did win the DFL and teachers endorsements are John Brodrick, Toni Carter and Elona Street-Stewart. She was joined after the second round of voting by Steve Marchese, a fellow incumbent, and Chauntyll Allen, a challenger who must give up her job as an educational assistant if shes elected. Education | 57B - Erin Preese }

Election filings opened Tuesday for municipal candidates in St. Paul, St. Anthony, Falcon Heights and five school districts, including the St. Paul Public School board.. completed = true; 39 - Mary Kunesh Schools were closed and students will be moved for next year and bus routes are being contracted. See our full republication guidelines for more information. 18A - Jeff Brand 57 - Jackie Craig Anthony Lonetree has been covering St. Paul Public Schools and general K-12 issues for the Star Tribune since 2012-13. All five challengers are campaigning on the need for change, and they offer a variety of criticisms of the current administration. Candidates: please see the About our endorsement process page and contact [emailprotected] with any questions. C'mom along with us as we try to reach the Super of St Paul public schools. TakeAction has their own schedule, and it may not align with the SPFE timeline. 39A - Erin Koegel 46A - Larry Kraft Columbia Heights City Council - Rachel James, Robbinsdale City Council Ward 4 - Aaron Wagner, West St. Paul City Council Ward 3 - Wendy Berry, Minneapolis School Board - Collin Beachy

if ( 'undefined' === typeof window.tribe ) { The maximum capacity for this screening is 200. 25 - Liz Boldon Dear SPFE, With the deadline for public loan forgiveness coming up in a month, wed like to remind leaders and members of. Scandia chooses finalists for city administrator job. John Brodrick is retiring from the school board, and Jeanelle Foster has not announced whether shes running for a second term. Facebook: facebook.com/zackstephensonformnhouse/Twitter: twitter.com/zackstephenson? Tiffany FearingTiffany Fearing, 33, works as an administrative assistant pitching her professional distance as an asset thatll allow her to bring fresh, new ideas to the district something she says the district needs to boost enrollment. 58 - Clarice Grabau covering crime and education, as well as editing. Website: maryfor23a.com/, Facebook: facebook.com/people/Tom-Stiehm-State-HouseWebsite: www.tomstiehmmnhouse.com, Facebook: facebook.com/Keith-for-Minnesota-House-101865695909323Twitter: twitter.com/Keithforhouse

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