10 election. Low 43F. State Sen. Ryan C. Fattman, R-Webster, said in a statement: While I am unaware about the circumstances causing the receivers resignation, despite inquiry, I appreciate many of the positive changes she helped to implement. Theyinclude working with his office and state Rep. Peter J. Durant, R-Spencer, and DESE to obtain $2 million in federal grant funding for educational opportunities for Southbridge. I left because I wasnt going to be part of destroying a town. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. That policy is that the remaining members of the board will fill the vacancy with a successor. This is one of the first times that the Milford education unions took a vote of no confidence in our educational leader. Davis exit comes just days after assistant superintendent Christi Michaud took over as interim superintendent while Dr. Jessica Huizenga begins her departure. 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I find it deeply concerning that any superintendent would request a contract modification in the middle of a term and I would not support such a request without having performed a thorough evaluation and without having the utmost confidence that such an action would be in the best interest of the students and the district., I want to note, that on the warrant article that was not placed on the ballot, my vote was based on information at hand, and the manner in which it was presented,, I voted with my conscience as I always do, and I felt that at the time of the vote, that I was protecting our district., In March, we may have new members on this board,, the district shall pay to the superintendent, in a lump sum as severance pay, the salary and the value of the fringe benefits that she would have earned under this contract up to a maximum of (6) months., a maximum of twenty (20) months or the remainder of her salary left under the term of the contract., We must strive to incorporate feedback directly from the superintendent, district employees, administrators, parents, and students,, The school board is primarily tasked with protecting our students and our district. Dr. Huizenga's resignation as receiver was announced on July 20, 2017. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Thats unfortunate, but thats the world we live in., Weve created our own monster based on what goes on down in D.C.,. Our initial committee meetings, where we create the leadership profile, will be held in public. 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. Ms. Huizengagave a written statement to the newspaper. And she is not looking to sweep things under the rug. They also blame her for low staff morale and the resignation of 48 staff. 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." Jessica Huizenga is on Facebook. After 48 resignations, Milford school unions take vote of no confidence 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. She also gave her phone to Ciardelli-Tlapa so she could eye some of the text messages between Siegrist and herself. 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. MILFORD - Embattled Milford superintendent of schools, Dr. Jessica L. Huizenga, has resigned from her position, effective at the end of the school year. We do not take such a vote lightly, said a release issued jointly by Cheryl Erdody, president of the Milford Teachers Association, Suzanne Schedin, vice-president of MTA, Brenda Walker, president of the Milford Education Support Staff Association and Doug Haggett, president of the Milford Educational Personnel Association. You have permission to edit this article. According to Erdody, Schedin, Walker and Haggett, the proposed changes will not improve school services and were unilaterally decided upon by the superintendent without input from the education community. In a 50-49 vote, Manchin (D-W.Va.)a fossil fuel industry beneficiary . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Ultimately each border member must vote with their own conscience. And I left because of this whole thing that was transpiring. 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. There have been over 48 resignations thus far this year and it is only May. "We were looking for new energy and new ideas and we have not been able to work things out. Advertisement: "Because Sen. Feinstein was absent, the Senate overturned a Biden rule that would cut pollution from heavy-duty trucks and causes harm to people's lungs. At the Board's special meeting on August 15, Dr. Johnston will provide an update on the work in Southbridge. Morgan said while Siegrist had resigned, it was disappointing that no one from the school district or board had reached out to her about the entire episode before the announcement was made to the general public about the resignation. Blanchard Middle School has a cool concept called Team Time - it's a 40-minute class period at the beginning of the school day, 7:40 AM to 8:20 AM, where students can participate in extracurricular activities, get extra help on schoolwork, or simply have extra time to on class projects. Hannon discussed a 360 review, which is peer-driven, and is for the success of anybody in the work environment. "Dr. Johnston has been working with staff from the Southbridge Public Schools and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to carry out the district turnaround plan," Wulfson wrote. 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. 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. Dr. 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.
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