By Antonio D. French
Filed Wednesday, June 21 at 11:56 PM
The St. Louis City Teachers' Union Committee on Political Education (COPE) has recommended that the union endorse State Rep. Amber Boykins for state senate.
COPE also recommended former school board member Bill Haas be endorsed in his campaign against State Rep. Rodney Hubbard. We are told that Hubbard never showed up for his scheduled interview with the teachers.
It has been prematurely reported by another website that Local 420 has already endorsed. The union's executive board is not bound to accept the committee's recommendation. Local 420 is expected to announce its full list of endorsements later this week.
Here is a video of all five of the candidates running for state senate discussing the state of St. Louis Public Schools. The candidates are State Reps Amber Boykins and Yaphett El-Amin, former State Rep. Derio Gambaro, former Alderman Kenny Jones, and college professor Jeff Smith.
This video was taped Tuesday morning at a debate hosted by the RCGA. See more videos at www.pubdef.net.
15 Comments:
The hell with boykins
Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:41:24 AM
Even though that was an extremely articulate and obviously well thought out thesis, would you mind elaborating a bit, Anony?
Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:29:01 AM
The picture she paints with the public school issue is that she's better qualified on that issue than jeff because she's a black women from "the north side" and surely a white man doesnt understand the black struggle or how to fix the problem. Jeff's qualified. He didnt grow up black but what would make a northsider think they understand how to run the southside??? Keep that north bull north.... atleast jeff spends time on the north at the boys club, I havent seen either of those ladies down here doin anything!
Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:51:54 PM
Boykins is doing her stuff. She is fit for the crown. Why you poeple vote for Jeff who moved form the outskirts of Missouri into St. Louis, just so he could run for senate. Russ Carnahan, His former component endorsed him because he didn't want the embarrasment, so why come to the city? We want Amber or El- Amin, a rep from the northside that can relate to all groups of people!
Stay strong Holly, and remember we want a strong and effective leader for the 4th district.
Thursday, June 22, 2006 7:45:27 PM
you would say "the hell with boykins" and post your name anonymous.
The hell with you. We want a strong and effective leader with a effective voice!!!!
Thursday, June 22, 2006 7:47:13 PM
s. chester
Are you a component or an opponent of Holly Boykin’s earned media team?
Just like Jeff Smith was a “component” of Russ Carnahan?
I am sorry for the low blow about spelling but that is one cool word mix-up
Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:18:20 PM
s. chester your ignorant. Why say that the people from the northside can relate to all groups when so can southsiders? I know your paid by the boykins camp. dont even front, another looser online. wipe the brown stuff off your nose and think for yourself.
Friday, June 23, 2006 12:05:20 AM
Last Saturday a group of educators convened to endorse and support Rep. Amber "Holly" Boykins for State Senate in the 4th District.
Education Legislation Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by
Rep. Amber “Holly” Boykins (D-60th)
HRJ21
Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing state bonded indebtedness of up to $2 billion for public schools. HJR21 -- (LR# 1656L.01I)
Referred: Education (H)
HB791
Amends the offense of distribution of a controlled substance near schools to include child care facilities, long-term care facilities, and residences of in-home child care providers. HB791 -- (LR# 2764L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Held
HB339
Creates the Urban Flight Scholarship Program-Subject to appropriation, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will administer up to 100 four-year scholarships for eligible students from metropolitan or urban districts or for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and commit to teach in an at-risk urban or metropolitan school or two years for ever one year of the scholarship
HB592
Creates the Missouri tutoring corps program-creates a joint program to provide grants and technical assistance for volunteer tutors in school districts with high poverty populations. Grants will be need-based, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will establish qualifications for school districts with highest priority given to districts with more 70% of their students eligible for free and reduced price meals. *Tutors will be eligible to receive reimbursement for three credit hours of higher education in specified subjects at a public college or university for every 100 hours of tutoring.
HB1078
Establishes another recall election procedure for school board members.
HB1154
Prohibits public or charter school employees from performing a strip search of any student.
HB800
Placement of Certain Special Education Students
This bill specifies that school districts give consideration to continuing with the Part C provider when the child turns three during the regular school year and removes the reference to cost.
HB1643
Based on certain criteria as outlined in the bill, this establishes a new scholarship, the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program. The amount of the scholarship varies based on the choice of college and the availability of other financial assistance. Participating colleges must create mentoring programs for scholarship recipients.
HB837
Authorizes a tax credit for employers who hire certain high school students for summer jobs.
HB1778
Authorizes an income tax credit for school upkeep and beautification projects.
Friday, June 23, 2006 8:00:53 PM
Nia,
who looks like a politicain and who looks like someone playing politics form these bio's?
Rep. Yaphett S. El-Amin
93rd General Assembly
Rep. Yaphett El-Amin, a Democrat, represents part of St. Louis City (District 57) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to the House in November 2002.
In 2002 Rep. El-Amin was chosen by American Council of Young Political to accompany a delegation of elected officials from the United States to Vietnam where she met with various entities ranging from government officials to healthcare professionals establishing better foreign relations. The following year Rep. El-Amin was chosen to partake in a peace mission to Dafur, Sudan where she investigated allegations of genocide. Upon her return Rep. El-Amin voiced strongly the need for the United States to increase its humanitarian relief assistance to this region.
Rep. El-Amin works with various civic and community organizations, advocating for issues impacting seniors, children, and the working poor. Rep. El-Amin received a lifetime achievement award from St. Louis Teachers and School Related Personnel Union Local 420, in recognition of exceptional leadership and dedication in support of public education, labor and working families. She also received “A Heart for Children” award from Support-A-Child International in recognition of her efforts to bring about positive change to at-risk youth and children.
Rep. El-Amin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and is pursuing a master’s in public administration from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
Born March 30, 1971 in St. Louis, Rep. El-Amin resides there with her husband, Talibdin El-Amin. Together they have one son Hasan and one daughter Ruqiayah.
or
Rep. Amber (Holly) Boykins
93rd General Assembly
Rep. Amber H. Boykins, a Democrat, represents part of St. Louis City (District 60) in the Missouri House of Representatives.
Elected to her first term in 1998, Rep. Boykins serves as chair of the City of St. Louis Delegation and the Ranking Member of the Appropriations-Transportation and Economic Development Committee.
Rep. Boykins is the youngest African American woman legislator in the history of the Missouri House. She is also the daughter of former State Representative Billie A. Boykins, who served in the House from 1978-1982. Additionally, Rep. Boykins and former State Representative Boykins are the only mother and daughter combination to serve in the Missouri House. They were featured in Jet Magazine. Essence Magazine also chose Rep. Boykins as one of “30 Women to Watch -- Women at the Top of their Class," the next generation of pioneering black women.
Rep. Boykins has received numerous awards including the Yes I Can Award, St. Louis Teachers and School Related Personnel Local 420, The Cardinal Ritter Prep Dr. Joyce Thomas Leadership Award, Young Democrats Dedicated Leadership in Government Award and the Making a Difference Award from the Order of the Eastern Star.
A 1999 Henry Toll Fellow, Rep. Boykins is a member of the following organizations: Women in Government, state director; Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a national public service sorority; Council of State Governments; the state Democratic Party; National Order of Black Elected Legislative Women, Secretary; The Links-Archway Chapter; the NAACP; American Council of Young Political Leaders; St. Louis Ambassadors, Columbia College Alumni Board and People for the American Way-Young Elected Officials Network.
Rep. Boykins is a former elementary school educator and day care center director. She has also worked with the mentally challenged and assisted families through the Division of Family Services.
Rep. Boykins is a graduate of Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School in St. Louis and a graduate of Columbia College in Columbia, Mo. She is currently pursuing an MBA and a Juris Doctorate.
Born April 4, 1969 in St. Louis, Rep. Boykins lives there with her husband, Shaun.
Saturday, June 24, 2006 1:46:13 AM
looks to me like one of the is hard workin and the other is clicked up
Saturday, June 24, 2006 1:47:13 AM
Amber and Bill were some of the first to join in with the teachers union in their support of Donna Jones and Peter Downs. Though this may be a coincidence but it probably just shows that they think the same way about educating children in the city public schools. That could be why the Teachers union COPE chose to endorse them
Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:02:32 PM
Boykins is the best. Like I said she is for the people and serious. She's here to make a difference.
Smith should go back to where he came from and wait until 2008. We want Boykins or El- Amin, a representave who can relate to all groups of people.
We really want Boykins, she is for the public and the people as a whole.
Brain Harris pick up your face because I don't get paid by Boykins, just she represents me and my district extremely good!!!
By the way this is S. CARTER
Saturday, June 24, 2006 12:22:37 PM
Who is s. carter??? You just sound like a black who doesnt want to give a whiteman a good look at. If boykins backing for the public schools was so thick and great then that says alot about her because the system is far worse now then it was 8 years ago when she go in office, wouldnt you agree... or would that affect your paycheck? Look, All im saying is you need to see both sides, El-amin has fought harder than boykins, now thats the truth, Im not saying I dont like boykins, I just look at the facts! I wish you were OPEN to look at both sides, the northside blacks and the southside whites, I believe Jeff smith has a good shot at getting into office, look at his track record, look at what he's doing, It looks to me like he's been building himself for office, Now its late and im tired, so good night
Sunday, June 25, 2006 3:25:39 AM
Why would anyone choose an absentee Representative over a current educator, public school founder, and community leader, like Jeff Smith, on an education issue?
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 2:07:55 PM
Travis good point, maybe "nia knows!"
Tuesday, June 27, 2006 4:18:49 PM
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