Author: Rachel Jamison

Our Picks for the November 2024 Election

Post author By Rachel Jamison
Post date October 25, 2024

Contributors: Rachel Jamison, Deb Wang, and Aaron Yeager.

This November, the Presidential General Election will not only determine the next President of the United States but will also play a pivotal role in selecting key national and state offices, as well as addressing important issues that affect our communities at both the state and local levels. From the effort to end gerrymandering in Ohio (Vote Yes on Issue 1!) to securing funding for new facilities in the Stow Munroe-Falls School District (Issue 31), read on for our recommendations on who and what to vote for, including a sample ballot for Stow.

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Board of Education

Why We Support Dr. Felisha Gould for Stow-Munroe Falls Superintendent

Post author By Rachel Jamison
Post date May 5, 2024

Contributors: Rachel Jamison and Aaron Yeager.

Maroon and Gould: Dr. Felisha Gould for SMF Superintendent.

Let’s talk about the decision regarding Stow-Munroe Falls’ new superintendent, and why we stand behind the decision to select Dr. Felisha Gould.

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Board of Education Elections Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates: Kari Suhadolnik for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education

Post author By Rachel Jamison
Post date October 3, 2023

Kari Suhadolnik, 2023 candidate for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education.

THE GENERAL ELECTION IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023.

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Stow Collaboration for Change is excited to endorse Kari Suhadolnik for re-election to the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education (SMF BoE). Kari has served on the BoE for a little less than 1 year after being appointed to fill a Board vacancy in November 2022. We had the opportunity to talk with Kari about her work on the board so far, and her priorities going forward.

Follow Kari’s campaign on Facebook @KariforStow. You can donate to Kari’s campaign at paypal.me/Kari4Stow. Interested in volunteering? Email kari4stow@gmail.com!

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Board of Education LGBTQ+

Show Your Support for the Pride Month Resolution

Post author By Rachel Jamison
Post date June 14, 2022

Calling all Stow-Munroe Falls LGBTQIA+ students, staff, friends, families, and community allies! Share your stories and your support for the Pride Month Resolution!

At the most recent Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Pamela Wind proposed the Pride Month Resolution, which would recognize June as Pride Month in Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools, while also laying out some concrete action steps to make sure LGBTQIA+ students and staff are in a safe and accommodating environment at school.

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Board of Education

Gerry Bettio Becomes Physically Aggressive with School Employee

Post author By Rachel Jamison
Post date September 24, 2021

Ms. Bettio approached this school employee with an angry, confrontational tone and grabbed their arm, stating she “didn’t like [their] logo,” referring to images in a PowerPoint presentation being used by the school employee.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Stow Collaboration for Change has obtained information via a public records request that shows Stow Munroe-Falls Board of Education Member, Gerry Bettio, who is currently running for re-election, became physically aggressive with a school employee during a strategic planning meeting on May 25, 2021.