[SchoolMatters] Teachers Endorse Brian Wheeler for School Board

[Brian Wheeler]

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I am honored to learn this week that I have been endorsed by the teachers of
Albemarle County in my campaign for a second term on the Albemarle County
School Board.  The Albemarle Political Action Committee for Education
(APACE) publicly released their endorsements earlier today.  My county-wide
race is the only contested election for school board this year, and the
teachers had a choice between myself and one of their own (my challenger is
a teacher in Fluvanna).  APACE announced:
 
"Mr. Wheeler is the at-large Board member, and has demonstrated his strong
support for our teachers and our children by favoring rigorous math and
reading instruction for all of our students.  He values good communication
with his constituents as evidenced in his web blog, SchoolMatters.  Mr.
Wheeler understands the need to keep our teachers' salaries competitive with
the regional and national markets, and has voted consistently to support our
budgets." 
 
I want to thank APACE for giving careful consideration to my voting record
and record of service to the community.  Their complete press release is
below.
 
You can help my re-election campaign in two important ways.  Make a donation
to support our upcoming advertising efforts and GET OUT THE VOTE.  My last
race had a margin of 101 votes County-wide.  Every vote counts, particularly
in local elections when there is not a state or national race on the ballot.
If you live in Albemarle County, I'll be on your ballot. Thanks in advance
for considering giving me your support!
 
Contribute: http://www.wheeleronboard.com/contribute.htm
Campaign issues: http://www.wheeleronboard.com/campaign.htm
 
Brian Wheeler
 
P.S. Need a yard sign or a bumper sticker?  Send me an e-mail.
 
Albemarle Political Action Committee for Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2007
 
    The Albemarle Political Action Committee for Education ("APACE"), a
non-partisan organization representing professional educators throughout
Albemarle County, is pleased to endorse the following candidates for the
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the Albemarle County School Board.
 
    In the Board of Supervisors races, APACE proudly endorses Ann Mallek,
and Marcia Joseph as friends of public education.  Ann Mallek, a candidate
for the White Hall district seat, is a passionate defender of public
education: "education is the common thread which holds all citizens
together."  She believes that the budgeting process should be completely
transparent so that every member of the public is well-informed.  She also
understands that the greatest expenditures of money for education should be
spent in the classroom in order to give the greatest benefit to our
students. 
 
    Ms. Joseph is an ardent supporter of public education, and understands
that our success as a community depends on a well-educated citizenry.  She
wants to promote greater communication between the Board of Supervisors and
the School Board in order to create a better working relationship between
those two bodies.  She understands that the two Boards must work
cooperatively in order to ensure that our students and our teachers receive
adequate funding and support.  She also believes in needs-based budgeting.
 
[Note from Brian: For information on all the Supervisor candidates, see:
<http://action.cvilletomorrow.org/cvilleaction/elections.html>
http://action.cvilletomorrow.org/cvilleaction/elections.html ]
 
    For the Albemarle County School Board, APACE endorses current School
Board members Brian Wheeler and Steve Koleszar.  These incumbent members of
the School Board are proven supporters of public education, and we fully
support their reelection efforts.
 
    Mr. Wheeler is the at-large Board member, and has demonstrated his
strong support for our teachers and our children by favoring rigorous math
and reading instruction for all of our students.  He values good
communication with his constituents as evidenced in his web blog,
SchoolMatters.  Mr. Wheeler understands the need to keep our teachers'
salaries competitive with the regional and national markets, and has voted
consistently to support our budgets. 
 
    Mr. Koleszar has stood by Albemarle's students and teachers, and has
supported policies that ensure Albemarle's continued academic placement at
the top of school districts regionally.  He vocally supports providing our
teachers with fair compensation, and his voting record shows his commitment
to fully funding our public schools.
 
 
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