The board immediately began an extensive search for a new superintendent. With the kids, the love and loyalty we have for each other is pretty amazing. There's very little productivity. BEDFORD, Ohio The Bedford School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to vote on the resignation of the school districts superintendent, according to an agenda posted online. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. It came after a section of the meeting, known as executive session, which is closed to the public. New York taps new education commissioner a superintendent fired in Florida, Nikki Haleys bogus claims about foreign aid dollars, So far, Trumps rollback of regulations cant be blamed for Ohio train wreck, The Buttigieg-Rubio grudge match over rail safety. Its just things have changed a lot. "Some of my colleagues and their school boards have been threatened, with either disruptive meetings or people making threats. Rotskys Euclid teams made the playoffs during each of his six years with a combined record of 49-19. Prospect, IL. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. While the return to in-person learning brought relief for many families, it also came with debates over face masks and vaccinations. Phone (847) 259-3303, Fax 847-259-3395 "School districts and, in particular, superintendents, feeling that we were thrust into this position of making public health and safety decisions. The Euclid Observer brings you fresh local news for the Euclid area, Bell Says We Can't Afford More. "There's a real tension between that and sort of getting back to tradition quickly, our comfort zone.". The way they have handled these past two years is the most impressive display I have seen in my educational career. "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. River Trails School District 26 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. "Based on the information in front of him, he was not recommending we move forward with fall sports. 4:25 PM. She also spent 17 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent in the Euclid City School District, according to her biography. BEDFORD, Ohio The Bedford School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to vote on the resignation of the school districts superintendent, according to an agenda posted online. Im settling into my new office, finalizing my entry plan and connecting with new colleaguesI even got to meet some of my new students at Easton Village Store! He did not respond to requests to further discuss his resignation. 2018 Herald International Research Journals. Bear any burden? 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. Chicagos police chief announced his resignation one day after Lori Lightfoot became the first mayor of the third The last five years have been an amazing experience. I've got an amazing assistant superintendent, but our jobs are different.". Joining the River Trails family was a dream come true and it has been nothing less than a remarkable experience. 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. "It was constant problem solving and often feeling like you just can't get ahead. 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. In January, he sparked uproar with a Facebook post after the Capitol siege which many took as an attack on anyone supporting then-President Donald Trump. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. "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. So it seems to us that the district conducted a thoughtful and thorough search for a new superintendent. How can we afford 7.9, when its proven that we cant afford 6.2? by Jen Wolford. Your best-laid plans just had to constantly be ready to pivot, go backwards, go sideways.". Some board members were furious, for example, when they learned that she had failed to notify them immediately that a 7-year-old girl had stopped breathing on a school bus and died later; she said she didnt know the scope of the tragedy until the family sued the district. This community and our families are what drew me to the district in the first place. Others were upset about salary negotiated years earlier, in which she received a base salary of $289,000 and benefits that brought total compensation to about $400,000, as well as about what critics called a lack of transparency. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is stepping down in the wake of Mayor Lori Lightfoots loss in Tuesdays election. 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). RTMS: (847) 298-1750, option 7 Although the pandemic has shed a light on the mental health of students and educators, there has been little focus on how the individuals tasked with providing such relief have fared on their own. I look forward to serving in my role for the remainder of the school year and assisting with a seamless transition. All rights reserved (About Us). We are curious about exactly what prompted Jones to make such an abrupt exit. 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. River Trails District 26 does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The very next day she allowed all parts of the state to move forward. "These are people who are their neighbor, who they go grocery shopping with, who they go to church with, and the superintendent, as the lead executive, has sadly become an easy target for people to redress their grievance in an uncivil way," Mike Lubelfeld, superintendent of North Shore School District 112 in Illinois, said. 11:20 AM, 3:40 PM They are emotionally, mentally and physically drained. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters, Dan Domenech, executive director of the School Superintendents Association, said that this year has seen "the greatest exodus of leadership at the district level that we have seen in this country." Kentucky, which has the fewest school districts of the three states, is now averaging 30 superintendent changes per year. 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 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.". 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. Some questions we might raise would be: Did the superintendents not like the community after moving into it? 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). 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. Johnson said ", "The social unrest in our country spills into our public schools as well.". 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 Trails School District 26, effective June 30, 2022, and intend to officially retire on my next birthday. Proficiency in the English language is not required for admission or participation in the districts activities and programs. March 1, 2023, 7:20 p.m. MARTIN COUNTY School Superintendent John Millay resigned Tuesday after less than 2 years in his position. Reid, 51, replaces William Zelei, who resigned in November after 13 years as the districts superintendent to accept a position with the Ohio Department of Education. The superintendent of a Texas school district has resigned a month after a child found his gun in an elementary school bathroom, a school district Thats where loyalty begins between coach and player.. 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. She also negotiated a merit pay system with the teachers union, supported school choice and the Gates-funded Common Core State Standards (even though Florida wound up pulling out of the Core initiative). You are a co-conspirator who has sided with domestic terrorism, he said of those who shared Trumps beliefs. The post came after Gov. I love my kids. "Dr. Gist has become an [embarrassment] to those who care about restoring the educational foundation of what was once one of the finest schools in the United States," Griffin said in a statement. (The Plain Dealer). It was one of the most successful seasons we had with what we were dealing with, Rotsky said. Harrison sparked further outrage when he introduced a recently approved diversity, equity and inclusion survey for students, parents and staff. Her outspokenness angered some on the board, too; for example, she put on the front lawn of her home a campaign sign for the opponent of one of her board critics. ATLANTA The lieutenant governor of South Carolina, Ken Ard, resigned on Friday and pleaded guilty to criminal charges of spending campaign funds It's actually harder.' All rights reserved (About Us). Its clear that neither he nor the School Board desired to offer any specifics about his decision. As superintendents tried to formulate guidance in accordance with state laws while appeasing their school boards, which have become increasingly politicized positions, district leaders were also pulled into a national conversation on race relations. "A lot of times we're trained to focus on everyone else's health and well-being as we put ours on the back burner," Creasman said. A total of 18 candidates applied. Dan OMalley, the head of northeast Ohios largest labor organization, has been suspended for alleged improper purchases made on the organization's credit card. Did they have rocky relationships with the School Board or others administrators? I dont drink Starbucks, I cant afford it. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Baldwinsville schools Superintendent Jason D. Thomson would resign effective June 30 under a proposed settlement the school board is scheduled to consider Monday night. 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. Jones stated his resignation was the result of personal reasons. The Euclid School Board went on to affirm that he did not engage in any wrongdoing in a brief statement that followed. The Euclid School District has a new leader at least for the rest of the school year. You cant meet because of COVID, Rotsky said. 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. All Rights Reserved. Superintendent of Schools, 10:55 AM "It's just led to more superintendents leaving the profession because a lot of them are just burned out. Volume 7, Issue 11, Posted 6:53 PM, 11.07.2016. While Harrison did not elaborate on the specific unique challenges that led to his resignation, it left many parents unsurprised that he would go. Some said her tough disciplinary policy disproportionately affected black students. -1.19 -0.45%. Im so proud of these kids and how they accomplished with their families. Did the districts financial situation influence their desire to leave? Brunswick County Schools Superintendent Jerry Oates will be the next Deputy State Superintendent of North Carolina Public Schools. She is one of many who will walk away as part of the "great exodus" of superintendents. In addition, the announcement stated that his departure was effective immediately which also happened to be three days before the opening day of the 2019-20 school year in the Euclid district. 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). "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. Jones tenure lasted just over a year, with him beginning work in July 2018. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. In December 2014, MaryEllen Elia, who led the public schools in Floridas Hillsborough County, was named state Superintendent of the Year for 2015. The next month, she was fired. 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.. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. When schools began reopening in the fall of 2020, other parents worried that their kids would get sick if they returned back to school. My first day as ER9 Super is off to a great start! 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. The colleagues Polyak describes are people who have devoted their lives to public education. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ", Also, "We are asking on behalf of our community, that they not be required to pay more than what they can afford"And? 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