Williamson County Community Groups Express Support for Golden

Amid a controversy in Williamson County stemming from a group calling itself “Moms for Liberty,” a number of community groups joined together to issue a statement of support for Director of Schools Jason Golden.

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Locally organized community groups One WillCo, The Public, Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition, Williamson Social Justice Alliance, Together Nolensville, and Be the Bridge are banding together to show their support and a unified vote of confidence in Jason Golden’s leadership in advance of the Williamson County School Board vote on Monday, June 21st to extend his contract. 

The joint statement being issued today is below: 

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“Williamson County Schools are the backbone of our community and an asset of which everyone who lives here benefits in one way or another. Superintendent Jason Golden has proven his commitment and capability in working diligently to provide every child with the learning environment they deserve. 

As grassroots local organizations whose leaders and members have been working in Williamson County for many years, we are committed to advocating for and supporting those in positions to positively influence the direction of our community so that it’s a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for all. 

We stand in support of Jason Golden and ask the Williamson County School Board to renew his contract on Monday, June 21st, 2021 in recognition of his steady leadership in the face of an unprecedented global pandemic, his commitment and actions in acknowledging and addressing the diversity challenges within the district, and his strong working relationships with the County Commissioners and other elected officials, after years of creating trust and rapport. 

Our organizations collectively consist of hundreds of Williamson County residents who believe that the diversity of our community is a strength, and that we have a shared responsibility to promote and recognize the varied backgrounds, beliefs, and needs of our neighbors. We are, and have been for many years in some cases, advocating for a more inclusive and safe place to live, work, and raise families. Williamson County Schools plays an enormously important role in the vision of a welcoming environment for all — no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, or family structure. We believe that every neighbor should be loved and accepted, but most of all safe and respected with fair and equitable treatment in their lives. 

Jason Golden has shown he is committed to recognizing the various needs and challenges of our students and teachers, and will work to ensure our schools are safe environments where they can all work toward their best potential. 

Renewing his contract will send a strong signal to our community that the Williamson County School Board agrees that all students deserve a focus on a safe learning environment, no matter who they are. 

Signed Together,

One WillCo; Revida Rahman & Jennifer Cortez, Co-Founders

The Public; Anthony Hendricks & Brad Perry, Co-Founders 

Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition; Pastors Bryant Herbert & Walter Simmons, Co-Founders
Williamson Social Justice Alliance; Kate Ward, Founder

Together Nolensville; Nickolas Lee, Robyn Lee, Jason Mikel, Emily Miller, Lorina Poe, Angela Smith-Mull, Cedrick Walker, Reba Wright; Co-Founders

Be the Bridge Nolensville; Amie Cooke & Audrey McAdams, Co-leaders

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