The extension is one of the items on the agenda for tonight's meeting of the Parkway School Board.
The Parkway School Board will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the district's central offices at 455 N. Woods Mill Road. Here's a preview of some the items on the board's agenda.
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Incumbents Sam Sciortino and Tom Appelbaum kept their Parkway School Board seats in the April 2 election.
UPDATED 12:50 p.m., Wed., April 3- Voters decided Tuesday that incumbent Parkway School Board members Sam Sciortino and Tom Appelbaum should keep their positions. Voters selected two of the eight candidates running for the open seats in the Parkway School Board election. Board members serve three-year terms. Sciortino received the most votes, with 5,049 votes, or 21.26 percent. Appelbaum garnered 3,596 votes, or 15.14 percent. School board candidate Jenifer Clifton wasn't far behind with 3,338 votes, or 14.05 percent, but there were only two open seats. Patch reached out to both re-elected school board members Tuesday night, but it was after 10 p.m. when election results came in. Patch was able to reach Appelbaum who was watching the …
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Prepare yourself for the April 2 election by reading Patch's rundowns on each of the candidates, including their answers to your questions.
With the April 2 election day drawing near, Patch wants to make sure voters are able to make informed choices about the candidates vying for a seat on the Parkway School Board by providing their answers to a questionnaire sent out earlier this month. The survey included questions from Patch readers. Eight candidates are running for one of two "at-large" spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education. Click the links below to see their responses along with some basic information on their background and reasons for running. Editor's Note: The candidates received an identical questionnaire via email and were each given the same amount of time to reply. They are listed below in the order in which they filed.
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School security was one of the many topics discussed during a forum for Parkway School Board candidates held by the League of Women Voters on Monday.
The eight candidates vying for two spots on the Parkway School Board discussed issues surrounding budgets, teachers, safety, sports and test scores at forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters Monday night. Held at Parkway South Middle School, the forum lasted two hours as the candidates fielded questions proposed by the in-person audience and one watching via a live video stream on the district’s website. Patch has provided a summary of a few of the more than a dozen questions answered by the candidates in order to give voters a sense of where they stand on some important educational issues. For even more detail on the candidates, Patch will be publishing profiles of each individual as the election draws closer. This will give them a …
Eight candidates are vying for two seats on the Parkway Board of Education in next month's election.
Parkway School district voters interested in learning more about the field of eight candidates up for election to two slots on the district's board of education can do so at a Monday night forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The event starts at 7 p.m. at Parkway South Middle School. For those unable to attend the forum in person, the district will be streaming it live on their website. Viewers will also be able to submit their own questions to the candidates via an online chat. The candidates are: Patch has reached out to each of the campaigns with a set of questions, including those posed by Patch readers. We'll share those responses with you in time to help you make an informed decision at the polls April 2.
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Eight candidates are running for one of two spots on the Parkway School District Board of Education April 2.
Biographical Information Name, Age, Address: Sam Sciortino, 72 Occupation: Principal Education: BS Biology - Regis University; MS Counselor Education - Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; PH.D. Educational Administration - St. Louis University Family (spouse/children and their schools): Wife Barbara, children Barbara, Chris, Scott, 7 grandchildren. Years Lived in the Parkway School District: 10 Reasons For Running I am running for the Board to continue my service as I have the past three years as a Board member. My primary reason in continuing service as a Board member is to work collaboratively with the Board, district administration, faculty, and staff, along with the broader school community of parents and patrons to …
6:29 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
I am a resident of Chesterfield and have had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Sam Sciortino for about 10 years. Dr. Sam has many years of experience running a local private school that my daughter attends. Take the time to talk to him! Dr. Sam is exactly the type of person you want on the Parkway School Board! He is highly qualified and deserves your vote. Thank You, David Trompeter more ›
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…
The $3.3-4.1 million in reductions over the next two years, approximately 1-2 percent of the overall budget, were passed unanimously in a process that Parkway's board president characterized as lacking in any substantial controversy.
Budget cuts can often bring controversy and stir up emotions, but a proposed package of $3.3-4.1 million in spending reductions that will eliminate approximately 38 positions over the next two years won easy approval at a meeting of the Parkway School Board Wednesday night. The cuts include the loss of three full-time positions at each of the major high schools, a reduction in school budgets by five percent and dropper the summer school program from four weeks to three. Superintendent Keith Marty has previously said that the majority of jobs will be eliminated through attrition rather than layoffs. No residents used the “public comment” of the meeting to speak about the proposed cuts and it was passed by a unanimous vote following a short …
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11:49 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
New superintendent. No salary increase for the new one. more ›