Beth Stemmerich for Richmond School Board

11/02/2026

Tomorrow is Election Day, Richmond!!

Apparently, wanting accountability, transparency, strong academics, and responsible spending makes me a “radical.” If standing up for the basics is radical, then perhaps we need to rethink what we have come to accept as normal.

I believe public education should be about educating children. Reading, writing, math, science, critical thinking, strong teachers, parental involvement, and responsible leadership should never become controversial ideas.

A school board seat is not about personal agendas, political alliances, or protecting the status quo. It is about serving students, respecting parents, listening to the community, asking difficult questions, and making decisions that can withstand public scrutiny.

I don't believe asking where taxpayer dollars are going is radical. I don't believe expecting transparency is radical. I don't believe parents having a voice in their children's education is radical. And I certainly don't believe expecting academic results and accountability is radical.

Maybe what people are calling radical is simply expecting more.

Richmond deserves open conversations, responsible decisions, and a school board that remembers who it serves: our students, our families, and our community.

I am not running to fit into anyone's circle or to make everyone comfortable. I am running because I believe public education deserves thoughtful questions, honest discussions, and accountability.

Tomorrow, November 3rd, you have the opportunity to make your voice heard.

Vote with purpose. Vote for the future of Richmond Community Schools.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen, ask questions, share concerns, and be part of this conversation.

10/31/2026

This is absolutely amazing. The Richmond "hero." 🥰

10/26/2026

Meeting Notice for Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00PM, Board of Education Meeting Meeting Agenda for...

10/23/2026

I think these are amazing.

10/21/2026

I love this, so I want to respond. Great information Dana

At these ages, children are still developing reading comprehension, handwriting, attention spans, problem-solving skills, and the ability to interact with others. Those skills require practice, hands-on learning, and human interaction.

Technology has a place in education, but it should be used with a purpose. It should support effective teaching, not automatically replace books, paper-and-pencil work, classroom discussion, or practical learning experiences.

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10/16/2026

Something I think about as a parent is whether we're really preparing our kids for the real world.

I want my kids to be happy. I want them to have fun, enjoy school, make friends, and feel supported. But I also want them to learn that life isn't always going to be easy, and that's okay.

You're going to have bad days. You're going to make mistakes, hear no, lose sometimes, and have to do things you don't want to do. That's just life.

You won't always get a reward for doing the right thing, and not everyone is going to step in and fix things when you're upset. Sometimes you have to take a breath, figure it out, own your mistakes, and keep going.

I think it's important that kids learn to understand their feelings, but also learn how to handle them. Being upset doesn't make you weak, but learning how to work through it is part of growing up.

I don't expect kids to be perfect. They're kids. They're supposed to make mistakes and learn along the way. But I do think we need to teach them responsibility, respect, independence, and a good work ethic, too.

As a parent, my job isn't to make sure my kids never struggle. It's to help them learn how to handle struggles when I'm not there to help.

I want my kids to know they can be kind without being pushovers, stand up for themselves without disrespecting others, and ask for help without expecting someone else to do everything for them.

We can give kids grace without taking away accountability. We can support them without making everything easy. And we can let kids be kids while still preparing them to be adults.

Because one day, they'll be out in the real world, and I want them to be ready for it. I want all of our children to be ready for that.

10/11/2026

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT

Since my character and integrity are being questioned publicly, I think it's time to set a few things straight.

I have NEVER advocated for taking sports, dances, or classes away from our students. I believe children deserve MORE opportunities, not fewer. As a mother of a child with special needs, I know firsthand how important it is for every child to have opportunities to participate, belong, and feel included. I wish there were even more opportunities for my own child.

I've also been accused of spending six years doing nothing but harassing the school board. The reality is that I have attended hundreds of board meetings, agreed with some decisions, disagreed with others, and shared clips of public meetings so community members can see what is happening in their schools.

Have I criticized board members? Yes, and I will own that. When I believe a member's conduct is inappropriate or they demean fellow members at the table, I speak up. You may disagree with my criticism, but questioning public conduct and decisions is not the same as attacking someone for the sake of it.

As for the groups I follow on social media, following a page does not automatically mean I agree with every position it takes. If you want to know what I believe, look at my actual words and actions rather than making assumptions.

I do not claim to be perfect, and I do not expect everyone to agree with me. I welcome legitimate questions and will take responsibility for what I actually say and do.

But I will not accept having positions assigned to me that I do not hold or having years of involvement in our schools reduced to a claim that I have done nothing but harass people.

If you want to challenge me, challenge what I have actually said and done. Be specific. Bring facts.

I'm running for the Richmond Community Schools Board of Education because I care about our community and the opportunities available to our children.

You don't have to agree with me. But please judge me by my actual words, actions, and values—not by assumptions or someone else's characterization of me.

Our children deserve better than assumptions. Our community deserves facts, accountability, and honest conversation.

If you have questions, ask away. I will always be upfront and honest. I believe in integrity.

10/09/2026

Monday's board meeting. 7pm and the high school.

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