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Contact sports reporter Matt Goul on Twitter (@mgoul) or email (mgoul@cleveland.com). How can we afford 7.9, when its proven that we cant afford 6.2? I ask, What changed overnight?, Absolutely nothing that is based on scientific data.. Chicago police Superintendent David Brown speaks April 5, 2021, at New Life Church in Little Village about the shooting death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a Chicago Klinger said Unke notified him of his resignation at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. 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For the past five years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve this district. 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. ", Also, "We are asking on behalf of our community, that they not be required to pay more than what they can afford"And? 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. Im doing a couple of Zoom calls. While it is difficult to leave, I am confident that everyone here will continue to grow and thrive. He was asked in a previous interview with The News-Herald about the main reason for Euclid Schools continuously low Ohio Board of Education assessment grades. Euclid, which had not won a playoff game since 1993, accepted the proposition and played home games at Sparky DiBiasio Stadium on Thursdays after unanimously approving the selection of him as coach. This article was published more than7 years ago. All rights reserved (About Us). With the kids, the love and loyalty we have for each other is pretty amazing. Dan OMalley, the head of northeast Ohios largest labor organization, has been suspended for alleged improper purchases made on the organization's credit card. Brown, the embattled superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, announced his resignation on 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. Prospect, IL. A major part of that quest was finding out what the community wanted in a new schools superintendent. Freelance web designer and graphic creator. Klinger said he spent Tuesday gathering input from numerous sources and discussing the matter with the districts attorneys before deciding the district should indeed offer sports programs this fall. The Euclid School District has a new leader at least for the rest of the school year. Leadership roles come with tremendous responsibility and that comes with tremendous challenge," Heidi Sipe, superintendent of Umatilla School District in Oregon, said. Indian Grove: (847) 298-1976, option 7 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. Winning has nothing to do with it. 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 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. Unke had served in the part-time position the past four years at Tawas. When the elementary schools were built, our fair share was 59% of the project. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. 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. Rotsky thanked former superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, who played a role in Rotskys hiring at Euclid, and current superintendent, Christopher Papouras, whom he talked with Sunday evening about his decision. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. And superintendents have, for the most part, had to shoulder this burden alone. Rydell Harrison announced his resignation from the district covering Easton and Redding in a letter Friday blaming a number of unique challenges that led him to question if the job was a good fit for me.. "It was literally building the airplane while we were flying it," Hall said. Secondly, do our kids come back? March 1, 2023, at 2:18 p.m. Youngkin's Schools Chief Resigns After Department Missteps. Euclid police say on January 29, 2016, it was alerted by the Euclid Public Schools assistant superintendent of an allegation of sexual battery involving a guidance But anyone whos connected to Euclid Schools ought to be concerned about why Jones gave very little lead time in resigning, and the fact that he was the districts fourth superintendent in a four-year stretch. That change could include another stop for Rotsky, who confirmed he does not intend to stop coaching but did not want to divulge specific reasons for his resignation. 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. 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. 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. "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. Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. 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 If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. Celico has been superintendent since August 2015. I dont drink Starbucks, I cant afford it. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Nobody should be faced with that kind of work situation," Russell said. ", "As educators, we like to help people and we like to have a plan," Randy Russell, superintendent of Freeman School District in Washington, added. Jones eventual replacement will be Euclid School Districts fifth superintendent since 2012. Im trying to teach these kids to be loyal, but not to bricks and mortar. In addition, the announcement stated that his departure was effective immediately "It's okay for this work to be difficult, but it should not be stressful to the point of breaking.". 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. 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. Whats truly troubling, after you read Bells thoughts on how this will be financially impossible for the residents of Euclid, is that in this plan, the millage would have been 6.2. The last five years have been an amazing experience. According to a Euclid Schools news release, the district held a focus group and conducted an online survey to identify community expectations for the new leader, with nearly 500 survey and focus group participants. 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. Prairie Trails: (224) 265-9900, option 7. Marvin Jones chose somewhat of an odd time to step down as superintendent of Euclid Schools. Stitt called for an audit of the board for the use of its $200 million coronavirus relief funds. I am proud of the work we have done and eager to watch as the district continues to excel. Matt has personal beliefs that make him uncomfortable going forward in this situation and I respect and understand that.. Pictured, students line up in the morning at Yung Wing School P.S. "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. 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. Were there any common factors leading to these quick departures? The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Bedford Administration Center at 475 Northfield Road in Bedford. "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.". Im so proud that our young men found their voice and learned that their voice mattered.. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. There are absolutely no hard feelings at all, Klinger said. "There was kind of a letdown and almost disappointment that 'Wow, This year wasn't better or easier. In Washington, there were 60 superintendent openings last year. Last January, the Hillsborough Board of Education voted 4-3 to dismiss her without cause with 2 1/2 years left on her contract. FILE - Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow gestures during 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Euclid Observer brings you fresh local news for the Euclid area, Bell Says We Can't Afford More. "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. Its clear that neither he nor the School Board desired to offer any specifics about his decision. Did they have rocky relationships with the School Board or others administrators? Jones resigned after one year as Euclid superintendent in August for personal reasons, according to media reports. Perhaps this time around, the School Board also should devote some extra attention to what applicants for the superintendents position want in a school district. 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I look forward to serving in my role for the remainder of the school year and assisting with a seamless transition. - Unke wrote in his resignation letter that he has offered to stay on and assist with the transition. They are emotionally, mentally and physically drained," said Brian Creasman, superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER. To view the PDF of Keith Bells testimony request slip, go to: http://www.nomoreeuclidtaxes.com/3561.pdf. Weve always been able to have open and honest conversations. 2018 Herald International Research Journals. 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. They all come back and share their experiences.. She got a buyout worth $1.1 million in salary, benefits and unused vacation and sick time. That is his message Monday, as he talked with Euclid players via phone calls, text messages and video calls. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown is stepping down in the wake of Mayor Lori Lightfoots loss in Tuesdays election. 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. TAWAS CITY, MI With high school sports no longer benched, one northeast Michigan administrator is taking a stand. "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. We've received your submission. He was an administrator in Springfield "Obviously, the pandemic has made that very difficult. The circumstances of the pandemic only continued to present new challenges for many superintendents. 4:25 PM. He had been in the role just 10 months but already faced calls for his resignation for a series of divisive statements and school policies, the outlet noted. The pandemic was tough. (The Plain Dealer). Good riddance. 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. School Hours: "I don't have another superintendent in my own school district to consult with. Bear any burden? The board immediately began an extensive search for a new superintendent. "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. RTMS: (847) 298-1750, option 7 Pressures stemming from the COVID pandemic have "led to more superintendents leaving the profession because a lot of them are just burned out. It has nothing to do with salaries or interests. They are emotionally, mentally and physically drained," said Brian Creasman, superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky. Rotskys Euclid teams made the playoffs during each of his six years with a combined record of 49-19. "We saw a mass exodus.". 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