Ritchie Patton for School Board District 2

I had the opportunity to visit Clarksvillenow.com and answer some questions about my campaign with the other candidate in my area; I'm thankful for the opportunity to expand the reach of my message. Let me know if you have any questions about my positions!!

Where School Board candidates stand on charter schools, overcrowding, teacher shortage | VIDEO - ClarksvilleNow.com To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now is holding forums for each contested race, giving candidates a chance to weigh in on the issues. Here are the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board candidates.

At last nights School Board meeting, the Director of Schools announced that CMCSS would not be arming our teachers thanks to the SRO teams we already have in place in our schools. I'm very thankful for our SROs and happy we won't be forcing more guns into our schools!

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Had the privilege to join the Clarksville Master Gardeners in doing some clean-up at the beautiful Historic Collinsville.

Thanks for shaping our future!

It's hard to express in words just how much we appreciate our educators 💙💙💙

My new website just launched! Per request from voters, more info about me plus some answers to some of the more frequent questions I get.

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Getting ready for the Natural Living Fair! I'll be out at The Tanglewood House working the Sunday Morning Flower Farm table all weekend. Come by and see me!!

Reminder: school board meeting tonight! See you there!

I spent the day knocking on doors and meeting voters. It was great to be able to spread my campaign and get firsthand feedback from concerned community members. Thanks for all the support so far!

I'm so excited to have this opportunity to share my knowledge and experience from my work at the leading edge of regulatory science!

My passion for Clarksville and our public schools is just one facet of who I am and what I will bring to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System as a member of the School Board.

Stay connected and donate to my campaign at https://ritchiepatton.com

Free native plants Sunday, April 7, 2024! Healthy Yards will have a tent at the Sunday on Strawberry Event 10:00-2:00, right next to the Pup's Plants store. We'll be giving away native plant seedlings and seeds, registering people for Healthy Yards and giving out yard signs. Ask us questions about your yard and native plants or have a conversation about the 300+ species of native bees in Tennessee!

Reminder: school board meeting tonight! Vouchers are on the agenda, so this is one you won't want to miss! See you there!

Thanks for all the support so far! I still need more donations to meet my goals & campaign needs! If you got an extra $5, $20, or $100, consider sending it my way at

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I need your help!

I'm looking for initial donations for my campaign. $10? $25? $100? At this point any amount helps.

These initial donations will be used to find a digital campaign platform & preliminary campaign merch.

Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Go to RitchiePatton.com or the link below for details on how you can support

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I was able to attend the Clarksville City Council meeting last night where Councilperson Karen Reynolds for TN State Senate resolution for the city of Clarksville to oppose voucher mandates from the state was adopted! This is a huge win for Clarksville and CMCSS!

Resolution 38-2023-24.pdf

And so the real challenge begins. With the Primaries over, I know my opponent, and I have a path to getting elected. The next few months will be intense. Thanks for all of your continued support!

If you didn't vote early, today is the day to get out there and get it done!
Visit https://bit.ly/3BhWA50 to find your polling location.

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I'm excited for longer days and warmer weather! As we look to spring, I want to start organizing meetups to be able to hear more of the voices from District 2. Do you have ideas for 'hot spots' or local businesses in the area where I should try to organize an event?

Earlier tonight, I attended the Academies of CMCSS Interest Meetings to learn more about these smaller, focused opportunities that exist within the CMCSS high schools.

I love that our school system provides a variety of options for career and technical preparation, and I aim to expand these amazing programs when I am elected to the School Board.

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Today is National Run for Office Day! If you've ever wanted to get involved, now is a great time to explore your options.

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All CMCSS schools and District offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19. If mission-essential employees need to report to work, they will be contacted by supervisors.

We apologize for the later notice this afternoon. We wanted to review the latest forecasts and monitor the conditions as the wintry mix moved into our community before making the best decision we could for the safety of students, employees, and families. Montgomery County is under a Winter Weather Advisory through 9 a.m. tomorrow. Additionally, a Wind Chill Advisory has been issued beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow through Saturday. There are concerns about black ice and other travel hazards, especially on elevated, shaded, and untreated surfaces.

We are so thankful for the hard work of our school custodial and Operations Department crews who worked diligently this week to prepare campuses. Our goal is to return to school as quickly and safely as possible, and they worked towards that goal. Unfortunately, the weather has not been cooperative this week.

CMCSS will be able to apply for a waiver from the state for the 4th of 5 days for the closure tomorrow.

Although this weekend will be another bitter-cold stretch, the temperatures will warm up to the high 50s next week. We do not foresee any issues returning to school on Monday, and we look forward to welcoming students back for a great week of learning. Please stay safe and warm this weekend! We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families during this week of closures due to the winter storms.

If you're in District 6, Bernard Carter Jr. will be the Democratic Candidate for School Board. Make sure you check him out and give him the support he needs!

Bernard Carter Jr. announces candidacy for Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 6 - ClarksvilleNow.com Bernard Carter Jr. has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board, District 6.

SNOW DAY!

With another snow day tomorrow, how does your family handle the sudden schedule change?

Do you have any fun activities to help make snow days more special?

Now is your chance to be heard! CMCSS is taking public feedback on the CMCSS Student Code of Conduct. Take the time to click the link and provide your feedback!

What kinds of changes do you want to see in the CMCSS Student Code of Conduct?

Student Code of Conduct Feedback

Annually, the CMCSS Student Code of Conduct is reviewed in accordance with state laws and local policy and procedure. In May 2024, the CMCSS School Board will approve the Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year. To receive valuable input to continuously improve, CMCSS is seeking feedback from all stakeholders on the Student Code of Conduct and student discipline.

Please use this link to provide feedback ➡ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CoCReview23.

The survey will be open through Wednesday, January 31.