Thursday, April 4, 2013
The board will swear in new members tonight, but the board will not reorganize until April 18.
The School District of University City has revised its agenda for tonight's school board meeting. The board will swear in its newly elected board members, but the board will not reorganize until its next regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 18. See our previous story: U City School Board to Swear in Members Tonight Immediately following the special meeting, the board will hold a workshop meeting. The items on the workshop agenda are: The public is invited to observe, but not participate in the workshop.
The board will hold a special meeting to administer the oath of office.
The School District of University City will hold a special meeting Thursday, April 4, to swear in its newly elected board of education members. The meeting is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Tom Peters and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal each won re-election Tuesday. The only other item on the agenda is the reorganization of the board. Immediately following the special meeting, the board will hold a workshop meeting. The items on the workshop agenda are: The public is invited to observe, but not participate in the workshop.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal and Tom Peters will retain their seats on the School District of University City board of education.
The voters of the School District of University City have put their votes where their money is, approving the Proposition U no-tax increase bond issue. With 20 of 20 precincts counted, the measure was approved 2,868 to 1,241 or 69.8 percent to 30.2 percent. The issue needed a 4/7 majority or 57.15 of the total vote. See our previous story: It's Election Day in University City Voters also re-elected the two incumbents running to retain their seats on the district's Board of Education. Tom Peters and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal were given new terms. With 20 of 20 precincts counted, the unofficial vote tallies are as follows: "It's an honor to be acknowledged by the U City voters again," Chappelle-Nadal told Patch. "I love serving on the …
Voters will determine who will sit on the School District of University City board of education and whether Prop U passes.
Tuesday, April 2, is Election Day in University City. Voters in the area will put two candidates on the School District of University City board of education and decide whether Proposition U will pass or fail. To learn more about the candidates and the proposition, simply click on the links. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. There are four candidates running for two open seats on the Board of Education. They are Maria Chappelle-Nadal, Tom Peters, Edward J. McCarthy and Edward Probst. See our other election 2013 coverage: We'll be updating vote totals right here as they come in after polls close at 7 p.m.
A look at how the Yes to Schools campaign in University City spent its money.
Nothing comes for free and that includes running for office. In addition to raising money, candidates from school board to president of the United States are required to file campaign finance reports. Candidates for public office and committees formed for the passage of a bond like Proposition U on the April 2 ballot, are required to file reports with the Saint Louis County Elections Board and Missouri Ethics Commission. Those reports must be filed 40 days, 30 days and 8 days prior to the election by the campaign committees. These are public records available upon request. Here is a look at the March 23 report for Yes to Schools, a committee supporting the passage of Prop U for School District of University City. To view the full report…
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Here's everything you need to know when heading to the polls Tuesday, April 2, for the election if you live in the University City area.
Tuesday, April 2, is election day and School District of University City voters have several important issues and races on the ballot. The Missouri Secretary of State's office provides the following hints for those heading to the polls. Helpful Hints University City voters will cast their votes at one of the following polling places. Polling Places
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The April 2 election is just a week away. Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know about the candidates and propositions you'll see on the ballot.
The April 2 election is just days away. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered. Here is a rundown of the major races and proposition in the area. To learn more about the candidates and the proposition, simply click on the links. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. School District of University City There are four candidates running for two open seats on the Board of Education. Click on the links below to see profiles for the following candidates: Proposition U
Friday, March 22, 2013
Peters is a two-term incumbent on the School District of University City board.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Tom Peters, 46 Why Run? I am seeking re-election to help continue our gains over the last six years and continue making our schools better. I want to help foster more increases in academic achievement for every student and help pass a new no-tax-increase bond issue in April 2013 to continue building renovations in our schools. We also have to do a better job of communicating the incredible successes our students are achieving in University City. Finally, I would like to help expand a quality early childhood education program for all of …
Chappelle-Nadal, an incumbent, is seeking reelection.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Maria Chappelle-Nadal Background Why Run? I am running for the position of school board director because I am committed to the successful outcomes of our students in University City. What prompted my re-election to the school board was the need for rigor in the education of our students, a laser-like focus on the academic standards that ensure literacy, a full accreditation and, most importantly, giving all of our students a chance to be successful in life. I bring a vision and a plan to this position. Questions What do you see as the …
McCarthy is seeking his first term on the board.
Patch sent all local candidates for office identical questionnaires in order to compile candidate profiles prior to the April election. Each candidate who returned the survey will be featured on the site. Edward J. McCarthy, 61 Questions What do you see as the biggest issue facing the School District of University City? The current School Board has no vision and lacks the leadership required of a Board of Education for a district that wants to train productive citizens. If you do not believe me just go to a school board meeting. The biggest three issues facing the School District are: The School Board has to set the goals of the district with the Superintendent and then support her implementation of a plan of action. In University City …
Gloria Nickerson
8:32 am on Thursday, April 4, 2013
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