Elect Ashleigh Davis for WB Board of Education

05/03/2023

Thank you for supporting our schools! Everyone wins when we support education. Now the real work begins! See the message below from the central office if you’d like to get involved in the bond planning along the way!

“The West Bloomfield School District (WBSD) is known across the state for having a strong history of well-supported ballot initiatives and we are grateful for your continued support and partnership. We will continue to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and accountability as these projects move forward.

WBSD has established a Bond Community Engagement Committee. As we continue the academic work and focus on successful student outcomes, we welcome you to continue your engagement in making this school system fantastic. If you are interested in serving on the Bond Community Engagement Committee, please email [email protected]. “

04/29/2023

📮Make sure you vote on the bond by Tuesday! Open Monday for early voting if that’s simpler for you!

✅I encourage a YES vote!! Support our schools and our kids! Even if you do not love every piece of the bond plan, a YES gives us flexibility to support ALL of our students.

Community schools are important. We must support them!

Did you know you can vote TODAY, April 29 at the West Bloomfield Clerk’s office until 4 p.m.? On April 29, the clerk’s offices must be open for at least eight hours to issue and receive absentee voter ballots.

If you don't make it today, you can vote by absentee ballot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 1. Absentee ballots can be turned in until 8 p.m. on Election Day, May 2! You also can vote in person on Tuesday, May 2!

Learn more at WBSD.ORG/BOND

01/01/2023

Art and I got sworn in a few weeks ago but today marks the day that we are officially West Bloomfield Board Members! I am so grateful for all of your support and I’m excited to do the work with the incredible team! WBSD are our community schools and we need all of our community involved!

Please consider attending board meetings and study sessions - you can subscribe to the calendar and they automatically update in your phone- click this link and scroll all the way down! https://www.wbsd.org/about-us/boe

Please stay tuned-in and consider providing consistent feedback (positive & areas for improvement) to our district. The link below is a resource that shows the proper chain of command - if you have a concern or positive feedback- follow the chain to ensure efficient and appropriate handling of the feedback or concern. *Scroll all the way down to “How to effectively communicate with school officials”

https://www.wbsd.org/parents/safeline-numbers

Again, THANK YOU ALL! I have a lot to learn and I’m ready to jump in with both feet! Happy New Years! It’s going to be a great year in WB!

11/10/2022

I’ll be taking a break from social media for a while. I’ve spent too much time online throughout the campaign and a detox is necessary! Getting ready for a long family vacation then starting the on-boarding process to begin the board work. I’ve got a lot to learn and will be ready to jump in with both feet- but first, I rest.

THANK YOU ALL! I am so humbled by our community and will be forever grateful for this opportunity.

11/09/2022

The results are in! It’s a WIN!!! 🙌🏼🎉

Thank you for the tremendous support and the huge turn out of votes! I am excited to join the WB Board of Education! This is a great opportunity to serve our children and community.

The campaign is over but now the real work begins. I’m looking forward to doing the work with our wonderful board! Art Holdsworth and I will make a great addition to the team!

11/08/2022

✅VOTE ASHLEIGH DAVIS for WB SCHOOL BOARD!

Please head to the polls! Tell a friend and THANK YOU for your support!! Your vote counts!

11/06/2022

Study Session Monday, 6:30pm @ ACS.

The agenda includes the building futures committee recommendations regarding a potential bond next spring. Eager to learn more about this!

Have you ever attended a study session? They are my personal favorites. Typically there is presentations and/or data are shared. The board discusses, asks lots of questions and delves deep into the topics as a team. There is no voting or official decisions made at study sessions but the conversations are always informative and I’ve learned so much about our district from these meetings.

If you have never attended one- please join on Monday! If you can’t join this Monday, join on another!

11/05/2022

Today the kids helped vote for Ashleigh Davis - aka “Mom”!!

We are in the home stretch! Make sure to spread the good word! Reach out to a neigbor, relative or friend. Sending one simple text can start a powerful domino effect! Most of our WBSD population is not directly affiliated with the schools so word of mouth if very important.

📮VOTE ASHLEIGH DAVIS FOR WB SCHOOL BOARD📮

11/03/2022

Gretchko’s principal has started a Global Equity Team and it has been a privilege to join these meetings. Staff & parents have had thought provoking conversations on minor shifts we can make to yield a big impact on inclusion for our littlest learners.

Ideas have ranged from small class activities to large school events and everything inbetween! An example class activity was having students share “greetings” they use in their homes. With over 61 languages spoken in our students homes - this is powerful! Students can learn about new and different greetings and make connections with students who share similar greetings!

An example large school event discussed was similar to the heritage fair we used to have - celebrating cultures & sharing cultural foods. Looking forward to further discussions on this!

I am thankful to participate in these conversations & I am grateful the principal includes the families in these discussions! Looking forward to our monthly meeting! 🌎🫶🏼🌎

10/24/2022

📮VOTE ASHLEIGH DAVIS for WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL BOARD 📮

I am highly qualified to join the West Bloomfield School Board. I have an educational background and over a decade of experience teaching in public schools. I have lived in WB my entire life and I am familiar with the historical intricacies of our district. I am an active and highly involved parent - attending board meetings for years, on PTO board, and volunteer in the schools regularly. I have 4 children enrolled in WBSD & will have children in the district for the next 15 years.

Checking off the checklist below!
✅history of advocating for ALL children
✅life long passion for education and NO political or personal agenda
✅ always a team player and problem solver! Worked to help address & solve many educational issues as a community member and as an educator. Able to have difficult conversations in a respectful, productive and solution-based manner.
✅ I am committed to ensuring all children/families have a voice, their needs are met and they feel respected & important in our schools. The diversity in WB is one of our greatest assets.
✅I understand the complexities of school funding. I have been following WBSD budget & finances for years. I am aware of the current status along with the long history of the district finances. As an educator & parent of the district I would prioritize classroom spending, ensuring our budget aligns to the strategic plan & is fiscally responsible to guarantee district stability.
✅I am very familiar with federal, state & local educational policies. I have taken masters level courses specifically on these topics along with teaching in public schools for 10 years and closely following the policies in WBSD for many years.
✅ I am honest, trustworthy and highly ethical. I exhibit integrity in both my professional and personal life. I have references if needed 😉
✅ community outreach is one of my strengths! I have been deeply involved in our community, public schools and this district for my entire life. I have been an active community member and engaged in school board decision making process for many years. I’m looking forward to the new role of being on the WB school board and continuing to include and improve our communitie’s involvement with our district decision making.
✅ Accountability matters and our kid’s future depends on it! Evaluating programs & making necessary shifts needs to be a never-ending cycle. I have been closely following this process in WBSD and I am prepared to hold our superintendent & school board members accountable for our students success. I’m proud to say that I have full faith in our new superintendent & her team’s current plan to improve our student achievement. The change won’t occur overnight but I look forward to joining the team, monitoring the growth and supporting the district in any capacity necessary!

10/14/2022

Voters Guide in the Beacon today. Be an informed voter!

I grew up in WB and attended WB schools K-12th. I am a lifelong WB resident. I know the history of this district, I’ve attended years worth board meetings and study sessions while others have attended a few meetings, I’ve been highly involved in our schools and committes and I have taught in neighboring public schools for 10+ years. I am strongly vested in this community; I have 4 children enrolled in WBSD and will have children enrolled in WBSD for the next 15 years!

📮VOTE ASHLEIGH DAVIS📮