Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB). Just because our superintendent is gone does not mean the students will start acting right., Dennis Fry noted he was raised on the North Beach and educated through the school system. The board had previously stated that Kellys leave status would remain in place pending an investigation into information requiring review. Dissatisfaction with Holcombs performance and her policies were the most common complaints among the 20 people who spoke during the three-hour meeting. The News-Miners view is that the board deserves applause for selecting a sterling candidate. Lyte Crowther was appointed to the role by the North Beach School District Board of Directors in a meeting on March 15. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), North Beach School District Curriculum Council, Superintendent's Message to North Beach School District Community, Welcome Back: A message from Dr. Lyte Crowther, COVID Vaccine Not Required for Students in 2022-2023, School Board Honors Quinault Neighbors With Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation. Other issues include a statewide teacher shortage and making the best use of resources for student success given the districts budget limitations. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Central Washington University, and is currently working toward obtaining his Doctoral Degree (expected June 2024) from Seattle Pacific University. We recognize that many have issues facing the district, and we will address them now, Cato said. Former North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly resigned last spring after the district placed him on paid leave. Kellys payout comes among board discussion of reduction in force (RIF) across the district. Oaks, who is awaiting the outcome of the PERC filing, said the district faces a dilemma if it tries to replace all the teachers who have said they are leaving because of concerns about Holcomb: Were operating in a day and age where there is a national teacher shortage, and we work and live in a hard-to-staff area., When you boil this all down, Deborah Holcomb is in charge. No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21, Grays Harbor County Public Health conducting health gap analysis for kids age 0-5, Hospital purchased 20 acres of land near Raymond last month, By Erika Gebhardt The Daily World May 3, 2022 1:30 am, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. He acknowledged that the district faced many challenges and he vowed to turn to experts for recommendations to help him over humps. I could not be more excited to navigate the future of our district with my fellow board members and Superintendent Kelly, said Iliff in a statement about the decision to extend Kellys contract. We got some really good news today, said Mike Armbuster, who advocated for a watchdog program to help enhance school security and reduce bullying in the schools. It is said to be without cause, with payment of Holcombs salary to continue monthly for a year. He suggested using Wayman and Pinnick as resources to begin the search for a replacement for Holcomb. The North Beach School District is under new administration with a renewed vision. Yesterday, May 24, we learned of another horrific shooting, this time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. It's one in a series of tragic mass shooting events that have taken place in a grocery store in The buck stops with her, Oaks said. She has over 21 years of public school education experience. WebDecember Recipients: Kjersten Kellogg, Transitional Kindergarten Teacher & Savana Larsson, Transitional Kindergarten Paraeducator- Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Hoquiam School District! Mr. Schumaker currently serves as 7-12 Principal in the White Pass School District, Randle, WA, where he has served for the past 8 years. This growth will carry them into their future. The district receives around $10,000 per student in state funding. By 2018, all of Lyles schools had exited priority status. Send Community Perspective submissions by mail (P.O. Less than a year after returning to Washington in 2011, Kelly was recruited to serve as the Assistant Superintendent in the Office of Student and School Success, where he coached 286 schools statewide that were intensified as focus or priority schools for low student achievement in reading or mathematics. One thing weve learned clearly from this pandemic: The majority of kids do better academically and socially when they are with their teachers and peers at school. High) since Dec. 21, 2017, she said, noting that she now is going on leave for the rest of the school year to have surgery from a work-related injury. Holcombs contract otherwise would continue until June 2020, Foster said. She obtained her Bachelors Degree from McNeese State University, and her Masters Degree and Doctoral Degrees from Sam Houston State University. Let us know what you're seeing and hearing around the community. I truly believe that we each have a moral obligation to support every young person in our midst. In 2015, he became the Superintendent of Lyle School District where he remained until being offered the position of Superintendent of the North Beach School District. His community service has included: Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; Economic Development Council; Substance Abuse Coalition; and Lions Club. We are not being given the tools we need., No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21, Grays Harbor County Public Health conducting health gap analysis for kids age 0-5, Hospital purchased 20 acres of land near Raymond last month, By Scott D. Johnston and Angelo Bruscas March 16, 2018 7:00 pm, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. We know there will be challenges as he addresses reading deficiencies among elementary students in line with the Alaska Reads Act. He has navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly 800 students and their families, and continues to address the ongoing needs of the district. WebThe North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. We were discussing this weekend moving away because of the impending doom of the other (teachers) leaving. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. On July 1, 2022, October 1, 2022, January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2023 Kelly shall be paid an additional sum of $46,436.00 for a total of $185,744.00, and hereby waives any rights to this contract for its remaining term, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, states the resignation agreement. You may also schedule a photo to be taken at the News-Miner office. Send letters to the editor by mail (P.O. After cheers from the crowd, board member Linda Poplin moved to release the superintendent, and it was seconded by board member Rachael Carl and affirmed as well by Jeff Wilson and Cato. We value your talent, ideas, involvement, engagement and support for learning. The District is the 10th largest in the country with an enrollment of more than 189,000 students (this number includes students that attend non-District operated charter schools). Click here to return to the Career Connection page. Regarding Deborah Holcomb. According to the resignation agreement, Kelly will remain on leave through June 30. Being a school director requires those who serve to struggle with complex issues and difficult choices. I truly believe that public education is one of the great equalizers within our society opening doors for kids who come from challenging and disadvantaged backgrounds. WebThe North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. The State Board of Health will not require Washington students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the 2022-2023 school year. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday night to end the contract of Superintendent Deborah Holcomb at a raucous board meeting that was moved to the gym to accommodate more than 150 people, many wearing red in support of teachers who had raised concerns with Holcombs policies and practices. Box 70710, Fairbanks AK 99707), by fax (907-452-7917) or via email (letters@newsminer.com). In the end, Luke Meinert emerged as the Board of Educations top vote-getter, beating out Sitka School District Superintendent Frank Hauser and Philadelphia Assistant Superintendent Ryan Scallon. Holcomb was hired, she noted, to improve student achievement in our schools. WebWe invite parents to be actively involved in their childs education and we extend an invitation to the entire community to join us at school activities and events as often as possible. The teachers that we have in this district have impacted our family in ways that I, as a parent, never thought that I could come up here and attest to. The News-Miner reserves the right to edit submissions or to reject those of poor quality or taste without consulting the writer. Audience members who spoke after the boards decision generally thanked the board for the decision while they underscored problems in the schools with discipline, teacher shortages, dropping enrollment and retention of longtime teachers. The officials called a foul on the North Beach player. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Angela Lyte Crowther has served as Acting Superintendent in Kellys absence. Cato said a consultant will help sort through prospective candidates and work with the community to participate in the selection and hiring process. Ocean Views 14 schools 10 elementary and four middle schools have 6,809 students enrolled this school year, which is down by about 2,600 students from 10 years ago, Conroy said. Certainly, Meinert seems a particularly good fit with longtime roots dug into Alaska soil. She is trying to turn it on us and say that we are failing. He has a total of 13 years of experience as a superintendent. At a union meeting in February, 88 percent of NBEA members voted no confidence in Holcombs performance, the press release said. To do this, the board has committed to new leadership of the superintendent.. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Angela Lyte-Crowther, alytecrowther@northbeachschools.org, 336 St. Rt. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 4:30 PM - 7:40 PM On July 1, 2022, October 1, 2022, January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2023 Kelly shall be paid an additional sum of $46,436.00 for a total of $185,744.00, and hereby waives any rights to this contract for its remaining term, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, states the resignation agreement. The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. During Kellys mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 district board meeting, the board unanimously voted to extend Kellys contract through June 2025. The North Beach community and Quinault Indian Nation are invited to discuss the planning grant process for the potential implementation of a school-based health center. The North Beach School District Board of Directors are seeking candidates to fill the vacant Director District 5 position. The union has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against Holcomb, stemming from an incident late last year in which a teacher was put on indefinite leave after filing a Sheriffs report about an assault by a student. By implementing rapid on-site testing, the district is keeping its promise to staff and parents to do all it can to protect their health as in-person learning is expanded. The reason for Kellys paid leave has not been revealed outside of executive session. Other positions he has held include: Director of Special Education; Director of Federal Programs and Assessments; Principal; and Teacher. I believe that we could transform our nation overnight if we could get each local community to love each child as if they were their own. said Kelly. Writers are limited to one letter every two weeks (14 days.) The young, female whale came to her final rest on the empty coast. We cant waste any more teachers. Kelly has been on paid leave following a unanimous vote of the North Beach School District Board of Directors in a Special Meeting on March 13. At a special board meeting on March 13, 2022, we voted to place Superintendent Andrew Kelly on paid leave so we could take time to carefully review some information brought to our attention, said North Beach Board of Directors President Jessica Illif in a statement on March 23. This Agreement is neither a concession nor admission by Kelly or the District that any matters involved in this dispute are well founded nor a concession or admission by either party, the agreement states. He later stepped into a more administrative role by serving as the director of the Yelm Community School District. According to the resignation agreement, Kelly will remain on leave through June 30. Students at Red River High School won the second annual North Dakota Cyber Madness High School tournament, held Feb. 16 to 17 in Bismarck, according to a Grand Forks Public Schools press release. McDuffy said the firm will continue with recruitment until the application period closes Feb. 10. You have permission to edit this article. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please The board currently is short one member after Scott Sage resigned. ADDRESS: P.O. 3 min read. School Board President Doreen Cato on Thursday confirmed the board was informed that the labor complaint was filed with the state Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), and served on the district on Feb. 16. Iliff has not responded to The Daily Worlds request for additional information regarding the suspension. CONSULTANTS Dr. Kristine He came to the district to work in 2020 and prior to that worked as an assistant superintendent for the Yukon-Koyokuk School District. He will continue to be paid his salary and benefits until the effective date. We have lost some amazing educators in our district, Moore said. Other positions he has held include: K-12 Building Principal; Athletic Coordinator; Teacher; and higher education Adjunct Professor and Supervisor. There are as many as 77 students who now need assistance, with her individual case load including 40 students. This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. October Recipient: Hoquiam School District Principals- Brock Maxfield, Derek Cook, Laurie Gordon, Kent Nixon, Brandon Winkelman Former North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly resigned last spring after the district placed him on paid leave. Lyte Crowther declined to comment on her appointment while in the role of Acting Superintendent. Meinerts successful presentation stressed his belief that he possessed the wherewithal to maintain good communication with the board and community. Dr. Kristine McDuffy 360-391-4934 kristinemcduffy@hyasearch.com, Dr. Gene Sharratt509-670-3222genesharratt@hyasearch.com, Annoucement of Appointment: Early-Mid March 2023 (TBD)Superintendent Begins Job: July 1, 2023. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. That concern was echoed throughout the evening, by students as well as parents. On April 23, the district and Kelly reached an agreement that separation of Kellys employment is in the best interests of the parties and that Kelly will leave his current employment contract effective June 30. Information will be posted on the district website, she added. No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21, Grays Harbor County Public Health conducting health gap analysis for kids age 0-5, Hospital purchased 20 acres of land near Raymond last month, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. In the NBEA press release, it was noted that a recent union survey showed that 89 percent of teachers at the Jr/Sr high and 73 percent of elementary teachers do not plan to return if Holcomb remains superintendent. That post-application period, when the firm will sort and vet candidates, harbored much of Tuesday evenings discussion. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), Schedule of Meetings, Agendas and Minutes 2022-2023, Schedule of Meetings, Agendas and Minutes 2021-2022, If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may. This update to the superintendent search comes more than a year after Gerrita Postlewait suddenly resigned from the superintendent position in late December She cited one teachers assertion that lack of discipline means teachers spend 85 percent of their time in class management, leaving little time for instruction. North Beach School District Implements Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing. The board previously voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Andrew Kellys contract through June 2025 after his mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 board meeting. Box 70710, Fairbanks AK 99707) or via email (letters@newsminer.com). The North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. Former North Beach teacher Melissa Van Horn said she left the district last year because I got no support. She complained that the superintendents embrace of a disciplinary concept called Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) resulted in students threatening and committing acts of violence in her classroom not being suspended., Van Horn had four suggestions for remedies: First, ask a teacher what you can do to support them., Second, she said, is to tell the school board that the PBIS concept is not effectively addressing severe discipline issues. This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM According to Jeffrey Albertson, a school district board member representing District 1, the school board doesnt currently know who has applied for the position, and wont know until after the application closes. WebSuperintendent's Message to North Beach School District Community. Unfair labor practices complaint filed by teachers union; issues to be presented to borad on Tuesday. Kelly was anonymously scored on a scale of 1-4 by every board member prior to the meeting and received high marks. The next meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17 at North Beach Middle/High School. Using the results from recent forums and an online survey, which is posted on the districts Facebook page and will expire Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., the firm will craft a candidate profile an outline of the ideal qualities and qualifications for the next district leader. District Curriculum The superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the approved curriculum meets district, state, and national standards. One of the issues is to consider how important the arts will be for district children in an era that highlights the need for science and mathematics skills. Dr. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as interim superintendent for North Beach School District since March. He also remains eligible to cash in up to 30 days of unused vacation by the effective date. The school board approved a proclamation declaring October 10, 2022, Indigenous Peoples Day in North Beach School District, and agreed to have it as a non-school day for district students. As your Superintendent, my top priority, along with our North Beach School Board of Directors, is to take care of the needs of our students, faculty, staff, parents, and community. Box 159/336 State Route 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, The North Beach School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. That would be terrific. 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