I am especially proud of the work I have led with my team in developing and implementing a forward-thinking Strategic Plan, the Districts first in 10 years, Huizenga wrote. Partly cloudy skies this evening. On Thursday, Huizenga told the New Hampshire Union Leader that she will continue to serve the school district and its staff. View the profiles of people named Jessica Huizinga. Tlapa said that superintendent evaluations should be quarterly or at least bi-annually. Mr. Lazo was part of a School Committee in 2015 that appointed Steven B. Bliss to the superintendency without a traditional search process. More kerfuffles followed when Davis chose not to share the slideshow and according to an email, when she offered to sit down with a parent to discuss the presentation, she refused to comply with the request. Would you like to receive our daily news? More than 150 union members were recently asked if they are confident in the ability of Dr. Jessica Huizenga, superintendent for SAU 40, to provide effective leadership for Milford schools. Also announced at the meeting, was the departure of board vice chair Kevin Drew, who is retiring from his role on the board after nine years. Thats still hasnt happened, Walker said at the time. Under his leadership, the team is preparing for a strong start to the 2017-2018 school year. According to a release, 99 percent of the union members answered no. Siegrist's resignation comes at a tumultuous time for the district and board as it faces questions about the hiring of Huizenga, resignations in the district, and contentious meetings during the . They were promised a process. Cabinet file photos "We have had over 20 meetings with the Superintendent to work through these issues," said Suzanne Schedin, vice president of the Milford Teachers' Association. Davis exit comes just days after assistant superintendent Christi Michaud took over as interim superintendent while Dr. Jessica Huizenga begins her departure. I was fairly upset coming into the meeting and very distracted as a result of how this has affected my health, time with family and ability to properly manage a new career at my stage in life.. Former Milford school board chairman Ron Carvell, who was a board member this year, also recently resigned from the school board. Chance of rain 40%.. Milford School Board Member Resigns Amid Misconduct - Patch Weve spent more time not about education, and education has always been my goal. There are people out there whose way of expressing concern is to put things up on telephone poles and harass them that way. Disclaimer: A reference in this website to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Interim school head takes over | News, Sports, Jobs - The Nashua Telegraph The unions, however, argue that in less than a year with the district, Huizenga has proposed and is implementing drastic changes to programs at all of the schools, special education services and Title I. In doing so, I have sought and received significant input from staff and the community.". BOSTON - The status of the Southbridge public schools afterits state-appointed receiver resigned last month is on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting, along with the search for a new state education commissioner. Its mind boggling the amount of time that people are spending going after her., I am especially proud of the work I have led with my team in developing and implementing a forward-thinking Strategic Plan, the Districts first in 10 years,, She wants to stay in Milford and do her job,, Thats her passion. In response to the concerns, I want to say that I am doing the job that I have been directed to do by the Milford School Board, which has involved a number of changes that are needed and in the best interest of students, she said. Copyright The Cabinet Press | https://www.cabinet.com | 167 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055 | 603-673-3100, 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),, That still hasnt happened. Its very scary because you dont know the feedback that youre going to get. This decision comes with a heavy heart as I really have enjoyed being on the board and meeting so many great people in our community. People think I was thrusted upon them. Id like to think that next year were putting it on the calendar for a proper review.. Its actually teamwork. 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. As is usual for a Milford board meeting, during public comments, if an item is not on the evenings agenda, questions pertaining to said issue may not be asked. Were not following her contract on that.. Tensions Mount in Milford Over Future of Superintendent 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. She is intelli Its just pouring over everywhere.. After she was hired this summer people on social . A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference. Others criticized the unions for their efforts to unseat Huizenga. GRANDVILLE Protesters gathered outside the Grandville office of U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, Sunday to call for his resignation after Huizenga supported a controversial legal . But if you do trust them and want to improve your opportunity, because no one gets an A+ on a review, theres always room for improvement.. Update: Davis Resigns From Milford High School Principal Job I want to talk about what programs we have., I personally resigned because I was unhappy there,, So, I made a decision earlier this year. Shes engaged and shes committed. Huizenga clarified that the nearly $40,000 of what the union called "consulting services" was for a strategic planning process, at the request of the board, whose current plan dates back to 2010. Union Leader Correspondent, New agreement between Manchester fire dept., schools addresses school nursing shortages, Programs, parnerships at NH colleges help address teacher shortage, Nashua schools to open Monday 'as scheduled' after 'sophisticated cyber attack', Regional high school drone competition in Manchester, NH teacher honored at White House celebration, Parents and school connections matter; self harm, hopelessness rise among girls, LGBQ+ students. The Milford school board announced on Thursday that it will not fulfill a request by the local teachers' union to fire and replace the district's superintendent, Jessica Huizenga. But DESE, in a statement, said Southbridge Public Schools took many strides toward serving students better the past year under Ms. Huizenga. At that time, their response was no comment.. During the superintendents report, Huizenga touted social and emotional learning and reading programs throughout various Milford schools. The State Board of Education could be requested to perform an investigation, Fenton said. Netflix has confirmed Season 6 of Black Mirror, unveiled trailer and launch date, and revealed a bumper cast list featuring Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Michael Cera and Salma Hayek Pinault. Jessica Huizenga is on Facebook. 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. I want to talk about the kids. But here's the thing that the Turtlegram is electing NOT to report - she was driven out of Cambridge in a plagiarism scandal. At a special meeting at the department's headquarters in Malden, the board is scheduled to discuss the search process for Chester's successor and to hear an update from interim Southbridge receiver Russell Johnston. It was alleged that Huizenga made drastic changes without input from staff, including reappropriating Title I funds and spending $80,000 on consulting services. Siegrist's resignation comes at a tumultuous time for the district and board as it faces questions about the hiring of Huizenga, resignations in the district, and contentious meetings during the past few months. Facebook gives people the. First hired in 2018, Jessica Huizenga will serve through the end of June and then, "pursue other opportunities." At a school board meeting on Thursday, parents and district staff wearing black t-shirts with "Milford Strong" emblazoned across the chest peppered the board with questions about staffing changes and the boards' decision not to meet with the unions to discuss its concerns. Even after I wasnt the chairman any longer, I took the position after they made a move that was very pre-planned. She claimed that Huizenga told her to send a letter to her. A question was raised by Milford resident and educator Brenda Walker regarding the evaluation of Milford superintendent Dr. Jessica Huizenga. Some of the interaction between Morgan and Siegrist was posted online by an anonymous person and became an issue a couple of days later, when the Milford School Board met for its regular meeting. Thats unfortunate, but thats the world we live in., Weve created our own monster based on what goes on down in D.C.,. I want to talk about the kids. Mr. Bliss was named permanent superintendent on Sept. 22, 2015, but resigned the following month. School board defends choice | News, Sports, Jobs - The Cabinet Press Huizenga, who had most recently been an assistant superintendent in Cambridge, was named Southbridge receiver on March 22, 2016, and began working in the role on May 2, 2016. After she arrived, Holleigh Ciardelli-Tlapa, another board member, asked her to testify about the situation. Copyright The Nashua Telegraph | https://www.nashuatelegraph.com | 110 Main St, Ste 1, Nashua, NH 03060 | 603-882-2741, I was hoping to speak to all of you during non-public as far as my decision, but I have no choice other than to resign my position from the School Board effective immediately., 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., I was really unhappy with the way the board was operating,, That last few months have been difficult with the way theyre doing things and what goals are without thought. Asked Monday, a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education spokeswoman did not disclose a reason for Huizenga's resignation or leave of absence. According to a student, Davis commented that even Adolph Hitler had goals, though his were evil. Jessica Huizenga, in an email to the SAU 40 district, said she had let the school board know she would be resigning at the end of the current school year "to . Huizenga called for them to end negative campaigns against her. I was really unhappy with the way the board was operating, he said. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is facing fresh calls to resign after her extended absenceand Sen. Joe Manchin's inclination to partner with Republicansled to the Wednesday passage of a resolution to roll back Biden administration emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks. They do not know how to build, and they do not know how to turn this district around, he said of the state's intervention. Huizenga, who has master and doctoral degrees from the UMass Lowell, has been a middle and high school teacher, assistant principal, principal, director of curriculum, assistant superintendent and superintendent in her 20-year educational career. We are putting decorum over . Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Jenni Siegrist resigned Sunday, according to Ron Carvell, the chairman of the Milford School Board. And I left because of this whole thing that was transpiring. ", A statement from the department announcing Huizenga's resignation said she "looks forward to pursuing other professional interests in education.". When the state placed the district into receivership, state officials cited a high turnover rate among superintendents and principals in the district and continued underperformance as factors. Cline did not return an email to Patch about the matter. Charles D.Baker Jr., as were board chairman Paul Sagan and member Michael Moriarty. In Sept. 2019, speaking to the Milford Cabinet, a newspaper in The Telegraph Publishing Group, Huizenga attempted to clarify the continuous debates that lingered on social media and were ongoing during school board meetings. She also gave her phone to Ciardelli-Tlapa so she could eye some of the text messages between Siegrist and herself. 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. A right-to-know request was made for the presentation-in-question, but was rejected by the district and the school board. When you have such a high amount of ratchetry concentrated in one . A few weeks later, Morgan said she emailed School Superintendent Dr. Jessica Huizenga asking for information on how to file a formal grievance. "There seems to be no bar low enough for the slanderers to stoop," Siegrist said. Dr. This board is not functioning like that., Carvell disagrees with those who feel that Huizenga wasnt a good fit for the district, calling her, the best superintendent around., We have a superintendent who cares about kids, he said. Jessica Huizinga Profiles | Facebook 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. Her name is Jessica Huizenga, and the state appointed her to be the "receiver" for the Southbridge Public Schools. At the Board's special meeting on August 15, Dr. Johnston will provide an update on the work in Southbridge. Tlapa added that in hindsight, the board should reexamine its initial vote of preventing the warrant article from appearing on next months ballot. And thats the way the board should function. MILFORD - On Monday night Dr. Jessica Huizenga offered a formal entry plan for her first 100 days as Milford interim superintendent of schools, and her first school board meeting showed no sign of the controversy that marked her hiring. But if you do trust them and want to improve your opportunity, because no one gets an A+ on a review, theres always room for improvement., Kevin has been a solid board member in any role hes played in our educational system.. Low 43F. 10 election. Dr. I used to use them all the time, he said. MILFORD - Following months of back-and-forth discourse, misinformation, and an effort towards transparency, Milford school superintendent Dr. Jessica Huizenga and board chair Ron Carvell recently shared their thoughts on "Milford Citizen," accountability and the Milford district's effort to maintain a quality education for all students. Chester's salary, which was set by the board, was $238,208 last fiscal year. So I think the state has learned something., Noting that Ms. Huizengas beginning salary was $175,000,Mr. Lazo further asserted that, Theyre paying top dollar for inexperienced help that theyre going to train up. This is one of the first times that the Milford education unions took a vote of no confidence in our educational leader. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. It wasnt in the best interest of the town., Even after I wasnt the chairman any longer, I took the position after they made a move that was very pre-planned. I left because I wasnt going to be part of destroying a town. We do not take such a vote lightly., Were not following her contract on that., The way I was appointed is a big problem. The conversations, which were casual, at first, became more detailed later, and led to Morgan resigning from her position in April. Team Time rotates every so often - we could do an 8-10 . Join Facebook to connect with Jessica Huizenga and others you may know. Union officials allege that Huizenga is not the educational leader that Milford deserves, claiming she is not vested in the children or the community, that she fails to recognize staffing issues, demonstrates unprofessional behavior and more. Send it to Tony Schinella at tony.schinella@patch.com. Weve spent more time not about education, and education has always been my goal. All rights reserved. Sagan is suggesting a 10 percent raise to $184,827.50, effective June 27 until Wulfson concludes his service in the role. After failing to reach a compromise during mediation and after several delays, a judge approved an extension and the trial has been set for January 2022. 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. I didnt speak out of turn. MILFORD Embattled Milford superintendent of schools, Dr. Jessica L. Huizenga, has resigned from her position, effective at the end of the school year. Chance of rain 40%. Fellow board member Mike Hannon said echoed Tlapas sentiment. Carvell sent an email to the public notifying them of the vacancy. That person has no more authority than any other board member.. So, I made a decision earlier this year. Jessica L. Huizenga resigned from her $175 A former receiver of the Southbridge public schools is a finalist for superintendent in Lynn, an urban district of about 16,000 students north of Boston. Tlapa went on to say that she that she would not support any request or action that does not have the wellbeing of the student at the forefront of its agenda. Protesters call for Huizenga to resign after lawsuit support I was brought in as an interim. It wasnt in the best interest of the town.. 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. Siegrist later resigned. More turnover as Southbridge schools receiver resigns After 48 resignations, Milford school unions take vote of no confidence 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. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Va. NAACP calls for resignation after chief diversity officer says 'DEI
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