Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. BOLTON The process of selecting a new superintendent of schools is moving toward selection of a screening committee. Nashoba Regional School District superintendent The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee has voted unanimously to approve "Nashoba Wolves" as the new Nashoba High. . Lancaster residents support Mr. Roche and I do, too.". Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. By Nashoba Publishing | PUBLISHED: March 14, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 11, 2019 at 12:00 a.m. SHIRLEY Massachusetts Association of School Committee Search Consultant Mike Gilbert announced the names of the four Ayer Shirley Regional School District superintendent candidate finalists during a brief school committee meeting Tuesday . I thank you and your colleagues for the support that you have provided me over the last five years. She was previously. Principal Boynton will bring the perfect blend of administrative seasoning, academic experience, and strong people skills, coupled with exceptional judgment, to Nashoba Regional High School, Clenchy said. Clenchy became the. Superintendent's Contract; Stipend Schedule; Substitute Teaching; Unit A Evaluation Procedure; Nutrition Services; Pupil Personnel Services. It has taught us that we can leverage technology to deliver education that is comparable to in-person learning.". She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. We have brought in highly acclaimed national and international speakers. [4] [5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961 [6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. School Building Authority, the next step as the district moves toward a new high school with state funding contributing to the project. District Calendar . Current Superintendent Brooke Clenchy gave her notice in February and her final day is May 28. [15][16][17] It had been proposed and turned down in previous years, due to concerns that the district needed the extra funding provided by the program and that siblings of school choice students should be allowed to attend the same school. She has extensive experience as superintendent of several other systems and was one of two senior associate commissioners of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). I can see her smile, feel her energy. The committee is also meeting on Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m., to deliberate. 50 Mechanic Street, Bolton, MA 01740; 978.779.0539 . ED MARONEY PHOTO. A newly renovated science academy in Stow is used for science and engineering instruction for elementary students. The first inspiration for me was my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Moore, she said. Home; Departments . A unique new course called Science and Engineering is designed so that students may integrate and apply science and engineering concepts. They then reworked the application form. (Photo courtesy Brooke Clenchy) After just a couple of years in that role, she was tapped to fill an acting director's position the U.S. equivalent of superintendent overseeing several community schools in her district. She currently serves as the principal at Reading Memorial High School where she has led initiatives to improve school culture and foster social and emotional learning. Dissent over Downing came over interpretation of some of his comments about "not running too quickly" to special education services, which some took as trying to limit access to special education programs and IEPs. Wood presented the letter at the Oct. 28 School Committee meeting. He provided some real examples for us to follow. Cullinane said surveys show there will be approximately 280 students in cohorts A and B, with 327 students remaining remote. Clenchy became the superintendent in August 2016, after serving as senior associate commissioner of the Mass. I was impressed by him because of the specificity in his answers, she said. They are supported and assisted in the classroom by approximately 110 certified and non-certified tutors and aides. Through the concerted efforts of my team, we created new procedures and protocols for financial reporting in every department. She didnt seem to flinch.. NASHOBA Regional School District Office of the Superintendent Our Mission . [4][5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961[6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. . The process included the chairman asking members if they wanted some individual questions included or not, using a thumbs up to the straw vote, though the members were not visible to the public view of the meeting on YouTube to determine who voted for or against each. [2], As transportation became easier in the early 1900s, this early school district system was done away with completely, replacing the local primary schools with ones for entire towns Stow opened Union School in 1902. The committee voted for a 15-member committee consisting of the following:one elementary school teacher; one middle school teacher; one high school teacher; one central office staff; one principal; one parent with an elementary school child; one parent with a middle school child; one parent with a high school child; one parent with a child in special education; one parent with experience that would bring a diversity and inclusion perspective on a candidate; one town administrator; and four School Committee members. Its fitting that our community has chosen Wolves whose packs are known for their teamwork as well as their individual strengths as the new symbol of Nashoba Regional High School., More:More than 1,400 people respond to survey to change Nashoba mascot. In a press release sent to local media, the Nashoba Regional School District announced that Superintendent Brooke Clenchy has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this school year. Early students in the area that would eventually become the district were usually taught privately, often by the minister. The School Committee had an executive session Wednesday night "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - superintendent of schools.". Correspondingly, each school-house was turned into a district. She holds a masters degree of arts in educational administration/curriculum from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Lindahl, Briere, and regional committee chair Chris Easley will negotiate a one-year contract for Clenchys services. The regional committees vice chair, Judith Schumacher, was a strong voice for Clenchy. It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD. In accordance with that contract, her resignation is scheduled to take effect at the end of the current academic year. More:Nashoba school superintendent search committee application work to continue. She came across as just a very genuine person. The Mascot Committee eliminated options they felt did not fit the Nashoba ideal. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBIN DUBIS ZIBRAT. In addition to her academics, Clack has worked with a couple of her friends to form a non-profit organization, Cones for the Climate, to promote environmental change and raise money for environmental groups, including OAR. Log In. A weekly community newspaper serving Stow, Mass. Boynton earned a bachelors degree from American University, a masters degree in teaching from Boston College, and a masters degree in organizational management from Endicott College. Stow established Hale High School in 1871 after a donation of $5000 from Elijah Hale. Nashoba Regional School District superintendent. Clenchy has led Nashoba since 2016. 100 Littleton Road. A major emphasis of the district's professional development plan is on curriculum and instruction. The other finalist was Beth Choquette, principal of Bridge Street School in Northampton. Zane Razzaq writes about education. [13] The district got a new superintendent, Michael Wood, to help the district financially recover. A total of 208 will be driving themselves and 131 dropped off, with 10 walkers. Downing, who starts his new job on July 1, has worked in the Natick district since 2019. "I am so grateful to the outstanding employees across the district, including principals and assistant principals, teachers, librarians, aides, administrative staff, custodians and so many others," Clenchy said in her resignation letter. The area is also home to excellent golf courses, both public and private. The Nashoba Regional School Committee has voted to accept Superintendent Michael Wood's resignation effective June 30, 2016. In other business, the committee approved signing the design enrollment certification for the Mass. I wanted to be sure that the School Committee had as much time as possible to make plans for the next school year. Parents would be chosen from a lottery after they qualify under the different categories. 978-692-4711. In a press release sent to local media, the Nashoba Regional School District announced that Superintendent Brooke Clenchy has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this school year. Buildings for the next generation We have made great progress in updating facilities, including improving maintenance and establishing facility plans. The school used the building and grounds of Stow Academy until 1903, when the building was rebuilt. The Nashoba district, which includes Bolton, Lancaster, and Stow, was to appear this week before the MSBA to move a building project to the feasibility stage. I am so grateful to the outstanding employees across the district, including principals and assistant principals,teachers, librarians, aides, administrative staff, custodians and so many others, wrote Clenchy in her resignation letter. [14], The district participated in a school choice program that was ended in 2015, due to a lack of space available for incoming students, especially in the high school, although already enrolled students were allowed to remain. What will the new Nashoba principal earn:Salary range increased for Nashoba principal position as hiring search draws to a close. In the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, Boynton oversaw the transition to a hybrid learning model. Het CTI-programma, zei Heidi Riccio, de superintendent van Essex Tech, is een uitbreiding van de missie van de school als hulpmiddel, het biedt een basis voor een carrire in het vak en voorziet tegelijkertijd in een behoefte aan personeel. For that search, the superintendent was put on leave and an interim was chosen to fill the position, a part of the job Codianne said she hopes to avoid; she was the person responsible for finding the interim last time. I can tell you her fragrance. The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. The budgeting process was reformed and major new investments were made in IT infrastructure and other core systems. [20], In 2012, the district began hiring part-time armed school resource officers to work part time in the high school to help both educate the students in safety and directly protect students from threats. May 10th, 2018 - Current Openings Anticipated Vacancies for the 2018 2019 Academic Year Assistant Superintendent Nashoba Regional School District 4 ELL Teacher Hale Middle School . The School Committee will attend virtual visits to the candidates' districts, then the three will visit the district during the day and be interviewed by the committee at night: Choquette on Monday, May 24; Downing on Tuesday, May 25; and Roche Wednesday, May 26. Clenchy would take over for Nauset Superintendent Tom Conrad, who is retiring in June, and could apply for the permanent position if she chooses. Monday is posted for 6 [/,/ to reorganize the committee before the 7 p.m. Interview. Noting that he was a teacher who rose through the ranks, she said, He reminded me of someone we have in the position now., Regional committee member John OReilly said he had scored Daly a little bit better on her interview answers than Clenchy, who was a very close second. He made the motion to offer the job to Clenchy. The committee spent most of the hour-and-a-half meeting Monday night revising the composition, then revising the letter. Assistance Program for Lead in School Water, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act), Request for Student's Special Education Record, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), Digital Literacy and Computer Science MA Frameworks, 2022 - 2023 School Committee Meeting Calendar, News/Press Releases from the School Committee, Diversity, Equity, Awareness and Racial Justice, Regional Agreement Amendment Advisory Committee, Inactive Subcommittees / Advisory Committees. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. Kathleen Boynton was chosen from three finalists. The other finalists wereTimothy McCormick, principal of Northbridge High School; and Michael Pratt, assistant principal of Wachusett Regional High School. As a principal, I aspire to promote and develop a school culture where high academic standards and innovative instruction are balanced with a whole child perspective, where positive behavior is modeled and celebrated, and where faculty and staff feel supported and rejuvenated in their professional work,Boynton said. Stewarts first choice was Daly, whose regional district is named for three towns in Rhode Island. It has taught us that we can leverage technology to deliver education that is comparable to in-person learning. In a 2016 interview with The Item, Clenchy noted she had to hit the ground running, especially with facilities problems. The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee has voted unanimously to approve Nashoba Wolves as the new Nashoba High School mascot and team name, according to a press release from District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy. According to the job posting for Downing's interim replacement, the appointment will begin on July 1 and end June 30, 2022. That search process began in January. "She said they have time (using the 2016 schedule of hiring a superintendent before June) to do a good search," Codianne said. She is a really strong package., On the motion to offer the job to Clenchy, regional committee members Ed Brookshire, Tom Fitzgibbons, Steve Leibowitz, and Richard Stewart voted no. She makes people feel comfortable, yet you know shes in charge., Schumacher noted that Clenchy has direct experience with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), is familiar with school choice, has experience working with and mentoring principalsand has also worked with DESE. The schools and their approximate enrollments are as follows: The district employs approximately 225 certified regular education staff and 80 certified special education staff. "She is a great representative for our district," Clenchy said. . On April 12, Clenchy was named the interim superintendent of the Nauset schools. The form is to be on the district website and includes informational questions to determine parents background and which category they would qualify for. Content area teams under the direction of curriculum specialists have worked extremely hard to insure that the district's curriculum is aligned properly with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. 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Our application is moving through the Massachusetts School Building Authority funding process. Implementation of full-day kindergarten across the district This was a long-sought priority for parents and it required the alignment of major financial and logistical resources. Audit Advisory Meeting. She further considered feedback gathered from three community roundtables where faculty and staff, parents, and students could speak with the finalists. Codianne said she spoke with the district's MASC field representative, Dorothy Presser, who knows the district and feels they can "hit the ground running" on the superintendent search. Experience counts. Pending contract negotiations, Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy will serve as interim superintendent of the Nauset Regional School District for the 2021-22 school year. Follow her on Twitter @zanerazz. 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