There was a big win Tuesday in the school district elections for a Long Island high school senior. The 18-year-old was elected to a seat on the West Islip School Board, and he did it entirely with write-in votes. GusoffTV reports.
-- There was a big win Tuesday in the school district elections for a Long Island high school senior.School Board, and he did it entirely with write-in votes.
"This whole community is about the kids and the board of ed is about the kids at the end of the day, so who better than to represent them than someone who was just in their shoes?" Bedell said.The teen received 1,365 votes, which were more than three other candidates. His platform is giving students a voice, including improved screening for learning disabilities.
"A school board of nine 18-year-olds, maybe not the best governing structure. But one 18-year-old with fresh ideas and ability to think outside the box matters, because who knows better than students in those programs?" Lafazan said. "I'm willing to give it a shot, get some young blood in there and see what they can do," one person said.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
18-year-old high school senior wins spot on West Islip school boardIn a historic vote on Long Island, an 18-year-old high school senior is among the newest members of the West Islip school board.
Weiterlesen »
Mansfield school board to consider new guidelines on challenging books banned at school libraries - KRLD NewsThe Mansfield school committee will consider a proposal that encourages students to select their own books to read, and once selections are made they will be posted online for parents, or anyone, to review. Image: demaerre/GettyImages
Weiterlesen »
From Straight A's to the ballot: Long Island student runs for Board of Ed.Quinn Bedell has just about 24 hours to convince his community to elect him as the newest member of the West Islip School Board.
Weiterlesen »
Town of Islip launches investigation after graffiti found in Brentwood skate parkA long-awaited skate park on Long Island has been vandalized. Officials in the Town of Islip are investigating who branded the new park with more than a dozen large spray-painted tags. GusoffTV reports.
Weiterlesen »
Chicago group wants west sider to fill Brandon Johnson's vacant board seatActivists are pushing to fill Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's open Cook County Board seat with a west sider.
Weiterlesen »
Denver Public Schools school board hears first public comment on safety plan draftDenver Public Schools parents and students got the chance to publicly weigh in on the district's safety plan draft for the first time Monday during public comment at the Board of Education meeting. via JessicaDenver7
Weiterlesen »