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Buncombe County Association of Educators

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Endorsements

Buncombe County Association of Educators along with Asheville City Association of Educators is pleased to announce our 2020 Election Endorsements.


Here is a little information about the endorsement process:

  • BCAE and ACAE members were invited to sit on the Endorsement Committee to review questionnaire responses and participate in the interviews.
  • BCAE/ACAE sent out surveys to all candidates running for the local government offices.
  • Candidates who returned the surveys were offered an interview by Zoom with our endorsement committee.
  • After interviewing the candidates ,we deliberated as a committee and voted to endorse the candidates with the most thorough understanding of the issues facing public education and whose views aligned closest with the core values of our local and state association. 
  • Incumbent candidates may be considered by the entirety of their voting record while in office.
  • We cannot offer an interview to any candidate that does not complete the questionnaire, and therefore cannot consider their endorsement.


We want to say thank you to all of the candidates who came and interviewed. It was a thorough and comprehensive process that each candidate completed thoughtfully and exhaustively. 


Please support these candidates by casting your vote in their favor and sharing our recommendations with your family and friends. Our Apple Cards are the most trusted recommendation tool during this election process, because it comes from teachers, based on issues, not partisan politics. We are proud to offer it to you and to the public who value our public schools and want to make them strong for ALL of our children. 

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County Commissioner Endorsements

Brownie Newman

Brownie Newman

Brownie Newman

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Chair

Terri Wells

Brownie Newman

Brownie Newman

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District 1

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara

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District 2

Joe Belcher

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara

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District 3

Buncombe County School Board

Amy Churchill

Amy Churchill

Amy Churchill

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Roberson District

Ann Franklin

Amy Churchill

Amy Churchill

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North Buncombe District

Linda Tatsapaugh

Amanda Sprouse Simpkins

Amanda Sprouse Simpkins

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Owen District

Amanda Sprouse Simpkins

Amanda Sprouse Simpkins

Amanda Sprouse Simpkins

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At Large

Asheville City Council

Rich Lee

Sage Turner

Kim Roney

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Kim Roney

Sage Turner

Kim Roney

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Sage Turner

Sage Turner

Sage Turner

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State Seats

Susan Fisher

Susan Fisher

Susan Fisher

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NC House of Representatives 114th District

John Ager

Susan Fisher

Susan Fisher

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NC House of Representatives 115th District

Brian Turner

Susan Fisher

Brian Turner

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NC House of Representatives 116th District

Moe Davis

Julie Mayfield

Brian Turner

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US Congress 11th District

Brian Caskey

Julie Mayfield

Julie Mayfield

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NC Senate 48th District

Julie Mayfield

Julie Mayfield

Julie Mayfield

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NC Senate 49th District

Up to date info on COVID-19 Reentry

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Update from NCAE

Now we are being pushed to choose between the safety of our children or our ability to make a living.


COVID 19 FAQ From Our NCAE Legal Team

Click to see the NEA Educating Through Crisis Website

NCAE COVID Resource Page

If you are a member and have a concern that involves our legal team- Here is a link.



Our asks of the NC General Assembly are simple:
1. Maintain at least 2019-20 levels of per-pupil funding for the 2020-21 school year
2. Fully fund the requirements for re-opening of schools determined by the State Department of Health and Human Services as specified in the Strong Schools Public Health Toolkit.
3. Direct appropriate decision-making bodies to meet with public school employees, convened by the North Carolina Association of Educators, for the purpose of co-creating conditions of re-entry that respect the concerns of our students, families, and staff (i.e. safety, healthcare, teaching and learning, racial and economic justice, etc.)

Buncombe County Update

Return to Learn Update #7 

At tonight’s BCS Board of Education meeting, the board voted on a motion to revise our Return to Learn plans after hearing from our re-entry subcommittees, stakeholder feedback, and our local public health experts.
 

High school and Early College students who have chosen Plan B will return to in-person learning two days per week beginning October 19. Students will attend in-person on the same A/B schedule* as our K-8 students, who will remain on the current A/B in-person rotation. Wednesdays will remain a remote-only learning day for ALL students. 
 

Our high school administrators will follow up with families with more scheduling details. 
 

Please know that all of these plans are subject to change depending on health conditions in our schools and COVID-19 metrics in our community. We continue to work closely with local health officials and will follow their guidance in this matter.
 

*Current A/B Rotation:

Group A will attend class on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be remote learning days.

Group B will attend class on Thursday and Friday. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday will be remote learning days.

*This Return to Learn Plan does NOT apply to families who have already committed to our remote-only option for the remainder of the semester.

*Students in Grade 13 are our Buncombe County Early College students.


BCAE is advocating for our members at every turn.  We will be sending out another survey shortly!


As always, we encourage you to VOICE YOUR OPINION! If you have strong feelings about school reopening please send an email to your principal, superintendent, and all your board members.  


Email list:

ann.franklin@bcsemail.org

pat.bryant@bcsemail.org

amy.churchill@bcsemail.org

cindy.mcmahon@bcsemail.org

max.queen@bcsemail.org

peggy.buchanan@bcsemail.org

donna.pate@bcsemail.org

tony.baldwin@bcsemail.org

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Scholarship Information and Form

Did you know that BCAE provides scholarships to our members for costs associated to professional development and related coursework? Advanced degrees, National Boards, additional certifications - We know that professional improvement is not cheap, but well worth the investment, so we want to make it a little easier for you! We will be awarding up to $250 per applicant chosen.


Only active NCAE members are eligible for awards. PD scholarships can includes workshops, academic conventions, National Board, and professional development.  Higher Ed awards are given to classes taken at accredited colleges and universities.  


Application for the scholarship must be made through the Buncombe County Association of Educators (BCAE).  The BCAE Scholarship Committee will review all applications and place those which meet the criteria in a lottery.  Note:  You must be a CURRENT BCAE member to apply.  Completed applications must be received at the BCAE office by May 31st each year.  Please email application to BCAE President, bcaeWNC@gmail.com, along with all supporting documentation (please take a picture of your receipts to attach). The executive board serves as the committee that reviews the applications.  Recipients will be notified no later than August 15th of each year.  

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