Tuesday, November 8, 2011
On Tuesday, voters in West Bloomfield will head to the polls.
On Tuesday, two seats on the West Bloomfield School Board and two tax proposals will be voted on in the township. That means that if you haven't yet, you have 24 hours to figure out where you're voting and how. Patch will help. Since we launched in February, dozens of stories we've published have had implications on this election. Today, we've gathered up the most direct stories we've written on the election — profiles, letters, guides, and breaking news — on handy Topics Pages. Here, we give you the basics (who, what, when and how). The rest is up to you. We'd love to know what you're thinking about as you step into the polls. In the Comments section of this story, let us know. What past actions have influenced the way you lean? What …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
West Bloomfield High School students felt dissatisfied by the school board candidate forum Oct. 5 and hosted a forum of their own Tuesday night.
Most high school students won't be old enough to go the polls Nov. 8 to vote on West Bloomfield's Board of Education seats. On Tuesday, however, a group of students influenced the election in their own way. A student-moderated forum in the media center of West Bloomfield High School brought together all six candidates to address issues which students felt were under-represented at a forum held Oct. 5 hosted by the Oakland County League of Women Voters. Seven moderators took turns asking questions and keeping time. Several others worked hard in the weeks prior to Tuesday to come up with the nine questions asked. "I learned so much from this experience and I feel so honored to be able to do this. It was really interesting to do public …
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Friday, October 14, 2011
During the countdown to the Nov. 8 election, Patch will bring you profiles of candidates for the West Bloomfield school board.
The Nov. 8 election is drawing closer every day, but what do you know about those names on the ballot? Patch will interview candidates for the West Bloomfield School District's Board of Education during the ramp-up to the election, bringing you the stories behind the names and the issues they think are important for West Bloomfield schools. Six candidates are running for two open spots: incumbent Nelson Hersh and challengers Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed. The Board of Education oversees and sets school policy, hires and works in partnership with the district superintendent and oversees the district's budget. Board members are elected to six-year terms. The Oakland County League of Women …
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
During the countdown to the Nov. 8 election, Patch will bring you profiles of candidates for the West Bloomfield school board.
The Nov. 8 election is drawing closer every day, but what do you know about those names on the ballot? Patch will interview candidates for the West Bloomfield School District's Board of Education during the ramp-up to the election, bringing you the stories behind the names and the issues they think are important for West Bloomfield schools. Six candidates are running for two open spots: incumbent Nelson Hersh and challengers Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed. The Board of Education oversees and sets school policy, hires and works in partnership with the district superintendent and oversees the district's budget. Board members are elected to six-year terms. The Oakland County League of Women …
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West Bloomfield High School
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
During the countdown to the Nov. 8 election, Patch will bring you profiles of candidates for the West Bloomfield school board.
The Nov. 8 election is drawing closer every day, but what do you know about those names on the ballot? Patch will interview candidates for the West Bloomfield School District's Board of Education during the ramp-up to the election, bringing you the stories behind the names and the issues they think are important for West Bloomfield schools. Six candidates are running for two open spots: incumbent Nelson Hersh and challengers Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed. The Board of Education oversees and sets school policy, hires and works in partnership with the district superintendent and oversees the district's budget. Board members are elected to six-year terms. The Oakland County League of Women …
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Oakland County League of Women Voters hosted a debate Wednesday night at West Bloomfield High School.
Five of the six candidates for the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education faced off Wednesday night in a debate hosted by the Oakland County League of Women Voters at West Bloomfield High School. Interested residents filled the school's media center to hear Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Nelson Hersh, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed answer questions from league member and forum moderator Tera Moon. Candidate Carol Finkelstein was not in attendance, but submitted a statement read by Moon. Hersh is the lone incumbent running for one of two open seats on the seven-member board; Trustee Melanie Torbert will not run for re-election. So what did the candidates looking to lead the district in the six-year term to come have to say on …
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Sheiko Elementary School
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During the countdown to the Nov. 8 election, Patch will bring you profiles of candidates for the West Bloomfield school board.
The Nov. 8 election is drawing closer every day, but what do you know about those names on the ballot? Patch will interview candidates for the West Bloomfield School District's Board of Education during the ramp-up to the election, bringing you the stories behind the names and the issues they think are important for West Bloomfield schools. For the West Bloomfield Board of Education, six candidates are running for two open spots: incumbent Nelson Hersh and challengers Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed. The Board of Education oversees and sets school policy, hires and works in partnership with the district superintendent and oversees the district's budget. Board members are elected to six-year …
42.566225
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
During the countdown to the Nov. 8 election, Patch will bring you profiles of candidates for the West Bloomfield school board.
The Nov. 8 election is drawing closer every day, but what do you know about those names on the ballot? Patch will interview candidates for the West Bloomfield School District's Board of Education during the ramp-up to the election, bringing you the stories behind the names and the issues they think are important for West Bloomfield schools. For the West Bloomfield Board of Education, six candidates are running for two open spots: incumbent Nelson Hersh and challengers Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed. The Board of Education oversees and sets school policy, hires and works in partnership with the district superintendent and oversees the district's budget. Board members are elected to six-year …
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Monday, October 3, 2011
During the countdown to the Nov. 8 election, Patch will bring you profiles of candidates for the West Bloomfield school board.
The Nov. 8 election is drawing closer every day, but what do you know about those names on the ballot? Patch will interview candidates for the West Bloomfield School District's Board of Education during the ramp-up to the election, bringing you the stories behind the names and the issues they think are important for West Bloomfield schools. For the West Bloomfield Board of Education, six candidates are running for two open spots: incumbent Nelson Hersh, and challengers Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed. The Board of Education oversees and sets school policy, hires and works in partnership with the district superintendent and oversees the district's budget. Board members are elected to six-year …
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West Bloomfield High School
4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Trustee Melanie Torbert will not defend her position Nov. 8.
Voters in the West Bloomfield School District will select two of six candidates for six-year terms on the Board of Education on Nov. 8. The deadline for candidates to file for a spot on the ballot was 4 p.m. Tuesday. According to the Oakland County Clerk's office, Julie Beaty, Karen M. Faett, Carol Finkelstein, Nelson Hersh, CharRhonda Moye and John Reed are on the ballot. Hersh, currently the school board's treasurer, is the only incumbent in the race. Trustee Melanie Torbert, whose four-year term expires Dec. 31, did not file for re-election. According to the WBSD website, the role of the board is to carry out mandatory laws as expressed in the Michigan Constitution and Michigan statutes, federal laws and regulations relating to schools …
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West Bloomfield Schools Administrative and Community Services Building
5810 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield, MI
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Marcus Williams
9:22 am on Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Congratulations to our great teachers and great students for putting this on! Cudo's to Mrs Chase from WBHS who is an example of why we have to continue supporting our teachers and making sure they know we appreciate them! more ›