Voters line up at Calvary Baptist Church in Simpsonville at about 9:45 a.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. Six seats on the Greenville County School District school board in South Carolina were up for general election on November 3, 2020. The sunrise peeks through at the C.C. Background check: A search of court records revealed no felony conviction in South Carolina or civil judgment against Wooten. indicateScroll(); When elected, I will work to develop relationships within the schools in my district as well as with the families who attend those schools. There are 15 candidates running for nonpartisan Greenville County School Board positions. Contact her at agilreath@gannett.com and on Twitter @ArielGilreath. To see the list of candidates, click here. I will encourage more parental involvement along with supporting educators to provide the best education for our students. font-weight: 300; Three generations came to vote at East North Street Academy on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. z-index:1; This will never create an environment that will promote learning. Parents feel their concerns are falling on deaf ears. The line outside of Northwood Middle School in Taylors is a couple hundred yards 10 minutes before polls open on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, but the COVID-19 distancing makes it stretch. This all began in Greenville County six months ago and our current board has shown an inability to find appropriate solutions for teachers, parents and most importantly students. It has also given me connections with educators, students, and community leaders. We have increased graduation rates by 14.9 points since 2012 and we are currently at 87%. Occupation: Owner/Director of National League of Junior Cotillions - Greenville Chapter. I will represent the voice of PARENTS of GCS students on the Board. Public education | I am convinced that our youngest are suffering right now more than we know. overflow-x: auto; Why should residents vote for you? Donated to multiple upstate High Schools teams, volunteer coached for Simpsonville recreation department and sponsored Upstate Little League teams. max-width: 75px; The results have been certified. 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900. } Incumbent Michelle Goodwin-Calwile won District 25 with 4,809 votes, or 46.7%, unofficial results show. } Why should residents vote for you? padding-bottom: 7px; Greenville County's school board had 14 candidates vying for five seats in a highly competitive election year for the district. } Voters, including Elizabeth Mitchell, cast their votes at the C.C. .results_row td:first-child { The line outside Centerville precinct minutes after opening on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. .inner_percentage.Democratic { With some social distancing and 120 people outside Pendleton Elementary precinct, voters reach campaign signs on the street in front of the school on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. Occupation: College Admissions Coach/Tutor, How long have you lived in the district/city/county where you currently live? About 20 people in line at Clemson Elementary, where multiple precincts are consolidated on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. Additionally, I have served in various roles on several PTA boards, coached sports teams, served in Girl Scout Troop Leadership, tutored students of various ages, and provided college preparation coaching for prospective students. The wait time there is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. vertical-align: top; Unofficial results show Sarah Dulin won the District 27 seat with 11,170 votes, or 58.5%, a significant lead over candidates Kori Hillson and Warner Bouzek. Now, as a recent retiree with The School District of Greenville County, it is my desire to continue to serve you as your school board trustee. Start the day smarter. Lunchtime rush: There’s not enough space in the parking lot, so voters have to park in the grass at the Reidville Fire Station on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. } Lifetime. I am looking forward to working with the board in creating incentives for our current teachers as well as initiatives to attract new teachers to join our district. The educational crisis in which we currently find ourselves has affected me deeply. height: 50px; overflow-y: hidden; There are five candidates running for nonpartisan Fire District Commissioner positions. A social distancing sign is seen on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, at Spartanburg High School. background-color: #db0000; A previous version reported there would be runoffs, but runoffs will not be necessary according to the South Carolina School Board Association since the Greenville school board requires a plurality and not a majority of votes. jQuery(item).html("Scroll for more "); A few dozen people stand in line at the Sears Shelter in Greenville shortly after 9 a.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. It may not be conventional and may not be the look wanted but conventional isn't what our district needs right now. I have had a child of my own served by an IEP in Greenville County Schools and realize the importance of interaction with the incredible teachers of Greenville county in person on a daily basis. I have a seventh grader and a freshman who both want and need to be in class face-to-face five days a week. Many students are needing that face to face interaction and socialization. Volunteers work on counting absentee ballots at County Square on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Having owned multiple Steak Out restaurants and King Tut Grill as well as other entrepreneurial business I am most qualified to adapt quickly to the problems of the district and help solve them. border-radius: 50%; My children attended grade school in the Greenville County district. Leslee Dosier waits for her husband outside of the Zion precinct at Easley High School on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. around 7:40 a.m. About 130 people had voted by 8:25 am at Southside Baptist Church in Greer on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. I am Pro- our students and teachers. float: left; The line stretched from the school entrance into the athletic track nearby. 14 candidates vying for 5 seats: Here are the results for Greenville County's school board, Seniors On Medicare Are Getting a Big Pay Day in 2020, Expert: “This credit card is so good I signed up personally”, © JohnByrum, [JOHN BYRUM/For the Spartanburg.