Dear River Trails Families, It is with a bittersweet feeling that I write this letter to inform you I will be resigning from my position as superintendent of schools for River Jones tenure lasted just over a year, with him beginning work in July 2018. But he cant. After meeting with the districts legal counsel and looking over the MHSAA guidelines, we felt we needed to provide programming and opportunities for our students, said Klinger, himself a former athlete as a 1994 Tawas graduate. "Some of my colleagues and their school boards have been threatened, with either disruptive meetings or people making threats. It was an incredible six years, Rotsky said. A woke school superintendent in a ritzy part of Connecticut has resigned just days after agreeing to a new $225,000 contract with parents blaming him for alienating them with his strong liberal ideologies, according to a report. "Matt and I have With the kids, the love and loyalty we have for each other is pretty amazing. TAWAS CITY, MI With high school sports no longer benched, one northeast Michigan administrator is taking a stand. 2 min read. I am proud of the work we have done and eager to watch as the district continues to excel. It's not something we've ever been trained for or something that we felt was in a professional purview.". It was one of the most successful seasons we had with what we were dealing with, Rotsky said. It came less than two weeks after he agreed to a new contract to stay for another two years, with an annual salary of $225,000 plus generous benefits, the Connecticut Post said. There's so many unknowns, so many uncertainties.". Harrison sparked further outrage when he introduced a recently approved diversity, equity and inclusion survey for students, parents and staff. She previously served as the assistant superintendent of educational services in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District. We grew up playing sports together. The pandemic was tough. Yes. She is close to the Republican political and business establishment in Florida; in fact, testifying in her favor at the board meeting where she was ousted was Kathleen Shanahan, the former chief of staff to former governor Jeb Bush. He should have kept his personal politics and strong liberal ideologies to himself, Sandy Welsh wrote in one Connecticut Facebook group discussing the resignation, saying he alienated half of the families with his anti-Trump tirade. I think about the impact they will make on the world and am proud of the role our schools are playing in that. For the past five years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve this district. He did not respond to requests to further discuss his resignation. She also spent 17 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent in the Euclid City School District, according to her biography. Im so proud that our young men found their voice and learned that their voice mattered.. "We saw a mass exodus.". Secondly, do our kids come back? Dr. Wagner has served as the district's superintendent since 2017. Its been spun that this new tax is equivalent to a cup of Starbucks coffee every day. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "I would choose this career again, I've loved it. His career mark currently stands at 172-78 with former players including Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and ex-Philadelphia Eagles receiver Shelton Gibson at Cleveland Heights. A school board member in Oklahoma wants to see the superintendent resign following political Facebook posts. With the Board of Education deciding to move forward with fall sports I can not, in good conscience, be the person who is responsible for facilitating large gatherings, Unke wrote in a resignation letter emailed to Tawas staff and media outlets. Proficiency in the English language is not required for admission or participation in the districts activities and programs. Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to members of the Euclid community and families of the football players that he resigned as coach. "This was unexpected as every action, up to this point, had placed restrictions on our ability to play and even went as far as postponing the sport of football till the spring. 2021 River Trails School District 26 Leadership roles come with tremendous responsibility and that comes with tremendous challenge," Heidi Sipe, superintendent of Umatilla School District in Oregon, said. I brew my own coffee. The District Homeless Liaison can be reached at 847-297-4120 and/or 1900 East Kensington, Mt. He will assume the duties previously held by Jones who resigned as superintendent on Aug. 12, just two days before the start of school, and just over one year in the position. Former Euclid Schools Superintendent Bell Says We Can't Afford More by Jen Wolford In Spring 2015, in anticipation of what would become issue 111, then His short term appears to be part of a continuing trend within the Euclid district. "There's no doubt that we are seeing the greatest exodus of leadership at the district level that we have seen in this country," Dan Domenech, executive director of the School Superintendents Association (AASA), told Newsweek. July 12, 2022 02:46 PM A school board member in Oklahoma wants to see the superintendent resign following political Facebook posts. The COVID-19 pandemic, critical race theory issues and school systems strained by staffing shortages have led to school district administrators across the nation leaving public education in droves this year. There are so many people I will miss. P-J file photo. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. That loyalty reached new highs this year, to him, as the coach, his players and their families petitioned Euclids board of education to reinstate fall sports during the pandemic as neighboring schools began August practices. Superintendents have been forced to juggle many demanding tasks over the pandemic: addressing concerns from parents, looking out for the health and safety of students and school staff and working with the continually-changing school boardsa relationship many stressed are critical to the success of a superintendent. Volume 7, Issue 11, Posted 6:53 PM, 11.07.2016. Please search your soul and ask if your words, your silence, actions or inactions helped in any way pave the way for Confederate flags to be waved in our nations capitol, his post read, according to a News-Times report at the time. "Some of my colleagues and their school boards have been threatened, with either disruptive meetings or people making threats. And superintendents have, for the most part, had to shoulder this burden alone. Good riddance. When schools began reopening in the fall of 2020, other parents worried that their kids would get sick if they returned back to school. River Trails District 26 does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. School district administrators across the nation have left public education in droves this year, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, critical race theory issues and school systems already strained by growing staffing shortages. At the end of this school year, Lindsey Hall will be leaving her role as the superintendent of Mahomet-Seymour Schools in Mahomet, Illinois after a decade of service. Feb. 22, 2023. A woke school superintendent in a ritzy part of Connecticut has resigned just days after agreeing to a new $225,000 contract with parents blaming him for alienating them with his strong liberal ideologies, according to a report. Clearly, having such a rapidly revolving door in the superintendents office doesnt help in establishing stable and strong leadership at the top of the Euclid School District. "Without the commissions consideration to make this right, we will be asking our community to pay 35% more than what the OFCCS funding model proves we can afford.". YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. While Harrison did not elaborate on the specific unique challenges that led to his resignation, it left many parents unsurprised that he would go. Unke had served in the part-time position the past four years at Tawas. Chicagos police chief announced his resignation one day after Lori Lightfoot became the first mayor of the third Rotsky said he will remember it for the players who are heading to college five committed to Division I programs and 13 of 23 seniors with scholarship offers and their fight before this season just to get on the field. Were there any common factors leading to these quick departures? They are emotionally, mentally and physically drained," said Brian Creasman, superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky. Its been an uphill battle here, a testing ground for unproven educational reforms that are sucking the joy out of the classroom and scapegoating our educators. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). In Washington, there were 60 superintendent openings last year. "I have been clear that I welcome this state audit and any audit of the Tulsa Public Schools to be added to the audit that is already conducted each year.". BAYVILLE, N.Y. -- The superintendent of the New Jersey school district where a student tragically took her own life after being bullied has resigned. Bell writes, "Our community approved our building project in 2009 that required them to take on additional taxes, of which they were unsure of how they could afford. I texted all of the alumni. We were going to bring all of our kids back to the regular schedule that we had pre-pandemic, we wouldn't be on any kind of special schedule for social distancing purposes," Hall recounted. He is now a senior adviser to Education Secretary Arne Duncan. "There's always only one superintendent in the school district and so your position is very unique," Hall said. The Euclid School District has a new leader at least for the rest of the school year. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Jones eventual replacement will be Euclid School Districts fifth superintendent since 2012. It is with a bittersweet feeling that I write this letter to inform you I will be resigning from my position as superintendent of schools for River Trails School District 26, effective June 30, 2022, and intend to officially retire on my next birthday. "Over the last two years, we've seen some people who had no intention of retiring, who just absolutely loved the work and kept going year after year, say 'This is it. He was an administrator in Springfield "A lot of the early frustrations were around the public health decisions," Polyak recalled. ATLANTA The lieutenant governor of South Carolina, Ken Ard, resigned on Friday and pleaded guilty to criminal charges of spending campaign funds Pressures stemming from the COVID pandemic have "led to more superintendents leaving the profession because a lot of them are just burned out. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 711 E. Euclid Ave., Mt. All they needed to know, if it was 12 or 1 in the morning, if something happened, they had us. Were asking the Euclid School Board to do their homework on this subject, for the sake of the districts students, parents and taxpayers. Viral videos of school board meetings took off this year as angry community members confronted district leaders about critical race theory, allegations that "superintendents teaching were critical race theory when indeed, nobody knows what critical race theory is," Domenech said. I loved being a superintendent," Hall said. Rotsky took the Euclid job after eight seasons at Cleveland Heights, where administrators did not accommodate his request to play football games on Saturdays for two years so he could attend sons games at Mayfield. "I don't have another superintendent in my own school district to consult with. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "It's okay for this work to be difficult, but it should not be stressful to the point of breaking.". Ultimately, two finalists interviewed and met with staff, local community leaders, and the Euclid School Board, which deliberated and voted in a public board meeting. Matt has personal beliefs that make him uncomfortable going forward in this situation and I respect and understand that.. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Bell wanted this lowered to 24%. The Kansas City Public Schools superintendent credited with transforming the struggling district is leaving his post. Elia, a former teacher in New York and Florida, was well-known in education circles in part because she was superintendent for 10 years in Hillsborough far longer than the average superintendent and because her district won $100 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop a teacher evaluation system using student standardized-test scores as a key metric. Others, however, insisted it was a huge loss to no longer have the great leader who was a gem., For many, Harrison was known for his Snow Day Song, a reworking of Justin Timberlakes Cant Stop The Feeling! that landed him some viral infamy as well as an appearance on Good Morning America.. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown turned in his resignation Wednesday, just one day after Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost a re-election bid in the "Matt and I have known each other for a long time. For educational leaders, the feeling of constantly moving one step forward and two steps back was an especially difficult reality. A school board member in Oklahoma wants to see the superintendent resign following political Facebook posts. Gist reacted to the three board members leaving the meeting early in a Facebook Live video, pointing out that their absence meant the board couldn't pay for electricity, natural gas for buses, or even the hiring of already accepted teaching applicants. 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If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The last five years have been an amazing experience. I think surveying our 11-year-old students about gender identification and sexual orientation crosses the line, crosses it hard, a district member who voted against it, Mike Hoffman, told the News-Times earlier this month. Monday - Friday | 8:50 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. She earned her bachelors degree in elementary education at John Carroll University, and her masters in educational administration from Cleveland State University. I've got an amazing assistant superintendent, but our jobs are different.". He told the School Board he would work until June 30. That is something I will never forget. Everyone told me they wouldnt compete playing in the toughest conference, Rotsky said. Members who voted her out have been on record as criticizing her for board-superintendent tension, her salary and benefits, and constituent complaints about too much high-stakes standardized testing and a lack of services for students with special-needs. Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to The news was relayed to other staff and administration at an Aug 13 morning conclave. They all come back and share their experiences.. Superintendents have become one of the most accessible figures in local levels of government and with all the pent-up frustrations brought on by the pandemic, they have become the easiest touchpoint for many in a community. Im doing a couple of Zoom calls. This is the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back and I'm done," Nick Polyak, superintendent of Leyden High School District 212 in Illinois, told Newsweek. Nobody should be faced with that kind of work situation," Randy Russell, superintendent of Freeman School District in Washington said. - "To the contrary, the governor discussed on Wednesday at a press conference how the parts of the state that have been opened up (Phase 5 for Regions 6 and 8) show increases in cases. Some said her tough disciplinary policy disproportionately affected black students. In March 2018, then-Superintendent Charlie Smialek notified the board that he was leaving the district at the end of the academic year to accept the superintendent position at Parma City Schools. The role of a superintendent comes with many challenges, both before the pandemic began and in the days of COVID, but if given the chance to redo their careers, most public educatorseven those that have been burnt outwould willingly take those challenges without thinking twice. "I have come to this decision as no scientific data has been presented to show we should be moving forward with these types of events. "These two board members are acting in collaboration with Ryan Walters who is running for state superintendent of education," Gist wrote. Im so proud of these kids and how they accomplished with their families. ", SCHOOL BOARD MUTES FLORIDA FATHER WHEN CONFRONTED WITH ADULT CONTENT IN BOOKS, "All indications are that Kevin Stitt will go down in history as the most corrupt governor in 47 years," Gist wrote in a post on Sunday. In addition, the announcement stated that his departure was effective immediately Because the Department of Education does not track superintendents in the same way it monitors teacher and principal turnover rates, it's difficult to know exactly how many school administrators have left their positions on a national level. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. People like Hall, who began her career in 1989 and who cited the challenges and pressures from the pandemic for her decision to retire earlier than expected. We might be a small district, but we are a proud one. All Rights Reserved. Carol Burris, an award-winning principal in New York, said this about Elia: (Correction: Yes, I spelled principal as principle in an earlier version. Pictured, teachers at Yung Wing School P.S. Pictured is Patrick W. McLaughlin, supervisor for the town of Ellicott. I love my kids. It has nothing to do with salaries or interests. 03/01/2023 07:45 PM EST. "The numbers that are just walking out the door, the numbers that are retiring early and the numbers that are being fired because of the controversies that exist around the country," Domenech said. Jones resignation was announced at a Euclid School Board meeting on Aug. 12. BEDFORD, Ohio The Bedford School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to vote on the resignation of the school districts superintendent, according to NEW! July 12, 2022 02:46 PM. Im trying to teach these kids to be loyal, but not to bricks and mortar. They are emotionally, mentally and physically drained. Matt Unke announced his resignation Wednesday as athletic director at Tawas Area High School after his recommendation for the school to cancel fall sports was denied. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. School Hours: It came after a section of the meeting, known as executive session, which is closed to the public. Now we need a Superintendent and a Board that respect EDUCATION not INDOCTRINATION, Voorhees wrote. Michael Kuch believes his daughter died late at night on February 2, shortly after she sent her last text message at 10:46 p.m., he said. Sometimes change is good and required.. You cant meet because of COVID, Rotsky said. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Bedford Administration Center at 475 Northfield Road in Bedford. "School districts and, in particular, superintendents, feeling that we were thrust into this position of making public health and safety decisions. 11:20 AM, 3:40 PM The Euclid City School Board is reviewing applications to fill the vacancy left when Steve Johnson Jr. resigned on August 18th due to personal reasons. The circumstances of the pandemic only continued to present new challenges for many superintendents. "We wouldn't tolerate that for a firefighter or somebody working in a bank, so why are we tolerating it in education?". ET. The corruption and cronyism associated with Kevin Stitt and [Secretary of Education] Ryan Walters are not only horrible for Oklahoma from our ability to function let alone thrive, it is also resulting in scandal after scandal to the tune of millions and millions of your taxpayer dollars. 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