In that April . Education Secretary James Peyser was appointed by Gov. Mr. Lazo was part of a School Committee in 2015 that appointed Steven B. Bliss to the superintendency without a traditional search process. On May 31, 2017, I notified the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education that Senior Associate Commissioner Russell Johnston would serve as interim receiver for the Southbridge Public Schools, as receiver Jessica Huizenga was on a leave of absence. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. The announcement . Thats unfortunate, but thats the world we live in., Weve created our own monster based on what goes on down in D.C., Carvell added. In March, we may have new members on this board, she said. And very quickly after that, the board decided to go ahead and make a permanent decision, without putting together a committee, without bringing in other candidates, without giving the choice to other community members and the union and different constituents and stakeholders to have a say in it. Jessica Huizenga began a leave of absence. We believe this is all happening due to the superintendents actions in her short tenure, said the release. View videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/tonyschinella. Cabinet file photos Invalid password or account does not exist. 1:00. Edelblut replied via email that he had forwarded her materials to Fenton, the attorney Morgan met with the previous month to discuss her initial allegations. Sagan is suggesting a 10 percent raise to $184,827.50, effective June 27 until Wulfson concludes his service in the role. Carvell said this isnt just a problem in Milford; other districts in other cities have had similar problems. That petition requested the resignation of superintendent Jessica Huizenga and board chair Ron Carvell. Thats her passion. Sagan wrote to the board that he is recommending the pay boost - from the deputy commissioner salary of $168,025 - because of the "significant responsibilities that Jeff Wulfson has assumed as Acting Commissioner, and in light of the high ratings of performance he has received as Deputy Commissioner." After she arrived, Holleigh Ciardelli-Tlapa, another board member, asked her to testify about the situation. That person has no more authority than any other board member., Ill sit here and be very respectful in my last term,, I didnt speak out of turn. In a statement, Tlapa told The Telegraph, The Milford School Board welcomes Mr. Steve Martin, and Mr. Kevin St. Onge as interim Board members who will be with us until the next election in March of 2021; when one 3-year Board member will be elected, and one 1-year member will be elected.. The chairman just writes the paperwork and gets authority to sign things and facilitates meetings. A question was raised by Milford resident and educator Brenda Walker regarding the evaluation of Milford superintendent Dr. Jessica Huizenga. The committee will be discussed at our upcoming meeting on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at the Milford High School lecture hall. Milford High principal Chali Davis resigns - Cabinet I did not disrespect anyone., as long as we disagree with a manner of reasoning. We will choose a superintendent that fits a leadership profile designed by our committee, and that best matches the current needs of our district. And not just with wild, personal attacks., I thought I would be able to support the community of Milford from whatever seat I was in,, Because I dont look as the chair as being the boss of the district. The secretary can only appoint someone recommended by the board. Hannon discussed a 360 review, which is peer-driven, and is for the success of anybody in the work environment. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The announcement comes after months of controversy over Huizenga, who joined the district last year after what teachers says was an unfair hiring process lacking community input. In Jessicas contract, since were trying to follow the contracts a little better, it says that she will be evaluated no later than Jan. 1 (2020), Walker said. I am proud to have served this community, and I value the connections we have made, she continued. Southbridge is an impoverished shithole whose teachers don't get paid nearly enough, because their jobs are much harder than teachers in affluent communities. In the past, Huizenga was met with resistance by residents in attendance of school board meetings, many of whom were wearing, Milford Strong t-shirts. Davis exit comes just days after assistant superintendent Christi Michaud took over as interim superintendent while Dr. Jessica Huizenga begins her departure. Its just pouring over everywhere.. Charles D.Baker Jr., as were board chairman Paul Sagan and member Michael Moriarty. A right-to-know request was made for the presentation-in-question, but was rejected by the district and the school board. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Siegrist was confronted during a discussion about board conduct and she read from a prepared statement, calling the statements "libelous poison" that were "purely malicious and intended to be spiteful and harmful." They praised Huizenga for implementing their vision and said she will continue in her post. A program at White Mountains Community College and a continuing partnership between Goodwill Northern New England and Southern New Hampshire University are being touted as ways to address the ongoing teacher shortage in the Granite State. Officials say psychiatric unit resident died after fight with guards; officers on leave. Join Facebook to connect with Jessica Huizenga and others you may know. Jacqueline Reis, the department's media relations coordinator, said the department staff is searching for a new receiver and "will ensure there is a careful, deliberate search, and there will be an opportunity in the beginning stages for community members to say what qualities the district's next leader should possess. Copyright The Cabinet Press | https://www.cabinet.com | 167 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055 | 603-673-3100, I leave with a grateful heart. Tlapa said that superintendent evaluations should be quarterly or at least bi-annually. MILFORD On the heels of school superintendent Dr. Jessica Huizengas resignation tendered on Dec. 2 (effective July 1, 2021), school board chairman Mike Hannon resigned on Dec. 7, citing his need to focus on health, family and a new job. I think what the community is doing to the school district was horrible. Join Facebook to connect with Jessica Huizinga and others you may know. Jaime Morgan, a technology support employee at the school for three years, requested an investigation with the district and the state concerning a possible violation of RSA 42:1a, a breach of confidentiality of town officials and their oaths. According to a student, Davis commented that even Adolph Hitler had goals, though his were evil. And thats the way the board should function. The new contract, executed on Jan. 22, 2020 and signed by Huizenga and Carvell, the superintendent shall receive severance of a maximum of twenty (20) months or the remainder of her salary left under the term of the contract. Considering her yearly salary is $145,690, that is no paltry sum. We strive to learn from our mistakes and incorporate essential feedback from our constituents. And she is not looking to sweep things under the rug. There are people out there whose way of expressing concern is to put things up on telephone poles and harass them that way. Siegrist did not return a phone call for comment about the matter. In this episode, Dr. Jessica Huizenga, Superintendent of Milford School District in Milford, New Hampshire shares her story of life and leadership. Huizenga called for them to end negative campaigns against her. In a very short amount of time, she gracefully tackled some significant and important items that have long needed attention, positioning MHS to move forward into the future.. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Its gone awry, he said. Regardless of the makeup at that point, its imperative that we do have a comprehensive understanding of and an agreement with clearly written goals of the superintendent in order to facilitate an effective evaluation process. Register for online access, After 48 resignations, Milford school unions take vote of no confidence in superintendent, Manchester Community Music School holds music therapy camp, Deadline extended for student journalism Brodsky Prize, Unitil tour offers students opportunity for career exploration, Bucking a trend: Community college with eyes on a four-year degree, Schools brace for challenges as once-in-a-lifetime cash runs out. SOUTHBRIDGE Underscrutiny for years because of rampant turnover at the top, the school district is againin search of aleader after the resignation of state-appointed receiverJessica L. Huizenga. I know weve been trying to get a meeting together to get the evaluation process going, he said. People think I was thrusted upon them. Prior to taking over management of Southbridge,a district review in October 2015 said Southbridges administrative leadership was unstable, with seven superintendents serving since 2010. I want to talk about what programs we have., Carvell had just attended a board meeting on Sunday morning, Dec. 13, calling the situation with the board and Hannons resignation, a nightmare., I personally resigned because I was unhappy there, Carvell said of his member seat on the board. Today is Public Media Giving Days. Tlapa added that in hindsight, the board should reexamine its initial vote of preventing the warrant article from appearing on next months ballot. The board held a nonpublic school board meeting on Aug. 15, "RSA 91-A:3II (a) Personnel," which allows for officials to discuss "the dismissal, promotion, or compensation of any public employee or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him or her, unless the employee affected (1) has a right to a meeting and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted.". AMHERST LaBelle Winery will host a wedding-planning workshop on Feb. 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at LYNDEBOROUGH Saturday, Feb. 4, is National Take Your Child to the Library Day. So, I made a decision earlier this year. In a joint press release issued by Milford Teachers Association president Cheryl Erdody, MTA vice president Suzanne Schedin, Milford Education Support Staff Association president Brenda Walker and Milford Educational Personnel Association president Doug Haggett, it stated, This is one of the first times that the Milford education unions took a vote of no confidence in our educational leader. Non-committee members are encouraged to ask questions, contribute their ideas, and provide feedback throughout the process., Working together we will create a better tomorrow and the brightest possible future for every member of our school district and community, always focusing on what is in the best interest of our students.. Milford school board meetings in the last year and half have often become heated, during public comments and sometimes between board members themselves. Copyright The Nashua Telegraph | https://www.nashuatelegraph.com | 110 Main St, Ste 1, Nashua, NH 03060 | 603-882-2741, Milford school superintendent gives resignation, This is one of the first times that the Milford education unions took a vote of no confidence in our educational leader. Siegrist later resigned. But we need to be demonstrating to our kids that their integrity is more important than winning. Johnston, the department's senior associate commissioner, stepped in to the Southbridge post on an interim basis when Jessica Huizenga began a leave of absence on May 31. Ms. Huizengagave a written statement to the newspaper. After some back and forth about Siegrist's statement and other issues, including whether Carvell, as chairman of the board, was responsive enough to the request for an investigation about confidentiality issues, Ciardelli-Tlapa said she would like to make a motion to have Siegrist's removed from the board, but knowing that it would fail, chose to move forward with proceedings for removal.