Florida – The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA), a non-profit member-driving association, is hosting a series of “Meet the School Board Candidates” forums. At these events, an FCSA team member interviews the candidates and leads a meaningful and engaging discussion that will inform parents and educators.
- Miami Dade, District 3 – The forum was held at Mater Academy Biscayne in North Miami. Moderated by Dr. Tony Arza, candidate Martin Karp discussed why he was running for school board member and his stance on school choice, parental rights, and more. Watch their conversation here.
- Palm Beach, District 1 – The forum was held at Renaissance Charter at West Palm Beach. Moderated by FCSA board chair Lauren Hollander, candidates Matthew Lane and Page Lewis shared their platform and discussed issues important to today’s K-12 parents. Watch their conversation here.
Each forum will feature brief introductions from each candidate and a respectable moderated Q&A session. As a nonprofit 501c3, the FCSA does not endorse any candidates. However, we encourage civic engagement and want to provide a platform for our stakeholders and community members to engage in the election process and the issues that candidates support. The events are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Registration is encouraged.
UPCOMING FORUMS
- Osceola County, District 5
Date: coming soon
Candidates invited: Paula Bronson and Scott Ramsey
Forum location: Mater Academy St Cloud, 1925 Nora Tyson Road, St. Cloud
- Miami-Dade County, District 7
Date: coming soon
- Hillsborough County, District 7
Date: coming soon
“Local school boards and Superintendents make crucial decisions that affect the education of all the children within their district,” said Lynn Norman-Teck, executive director of the FCSA. “It’s vital that voters have the chance to hear directly from candidates about their stance on public education and educational choice.”
About the FCSA:
The Florida Charter School Alliance (FCSA), advocates for, defends, and collaborates with public charter schools to influence legislative policy and environments. The voice of the charter school movement, FCSA is the only statewide non-profit, member-driven association representing charter schools throughout the state and the more than 397,000 students they serve.FCSA member schools run the gamut of choice educational programs – from urban to rural campuses, programs specializing in exceptional students or drop-off prevention to unique classical curriculum, and college-prep programs in high-need areas. Yet all our member schools have a common thread – a steadfast commitment to raising the bar on public education and providing a quality education option to the children and communities they serve.