Paedeia Episode 26: 2016 PCSB Candidate Forum

This podcast is the audio from a forum sponsored by the Citizens for Better Educational Leadership (CBEL) and comprised of the candidates for the 2016 Polk County School Board election. Dr. Berney served as the moderator and nine of the 11 candidates for school board were present. While the candidate forum is specific to Polk County, many of the issues discussed are relevant to those living in other districts and states. As a result of the acoustics in the room,  the audio is not great. Nonetheless, we wanted to share it because the forum was a great way to learn more about the candidates and their positions on various issues. We want to thank Dr. Wendy Bradshaw and the Citizens for Better Educational Leadership (follow them on Facebook) for inviting Dr. Berney to serve as the moderator. CBEL is doing a wonderful job keeping the voters informed of educational issues affecting our local schools, teachers, and students. The candidates for the 2016 PCSB election include (all were present, unless otherwise noted): For the District 1 Seat: Mr. William "Billy" Townsend http://billytownsend.com Mr. Franklin "Ed" Shoemaker (not present in the forum) http://EdShoemaker.org Mr. Hunt Berryman (Incumbent - not present in the forum) https://www.facebook.com/HuntBerrymanForEducation/ For the District 2 Seat: Dr. Tim James http://www.drtimjamesdistrict2.com Mr. Kevin Kitto http://www.campaignkitto.com Ms. Lori Cunningham (Incumbent) No website listed on the Polk Supervisor of Elections site. Rev. Ronnie Clark http://clark4schoolboard.com For the District 4 Seat: Ms. Rebecca "Becky" Troutman http://beckytroutmanforschoolboard.com Ms. Sara Reynolds https://www.facebook.com/sarabethforschoolboard Mr. Edwin Smith No website listed on the Polk Supervisor of Elections site. Ms. Rebekah Ricks https://www.facebook.com/rr4pcsb/ The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If you listen to us on iTunes, please leave us a review to help others find us and join in on the conversation! NEW! We are now on Google Play Music!