In May 2019, after 48 staff resignations, Milford school unions took a vote of "no confidence" in Huizenga, asking officials to search for a replacement. New Hampshire law allows the select board or the school board to create a warrant but also New Hampshire law also allows townspeople to put an article on the warrant as well if the board has chosen to not touch upon that topic. 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. Interim school head takes over | News, Sports, Jobs - The Nashua Telegraph Huizenga was the Southbridge School District's receiver for one year until she went on paid administrative leave in June of 2017. And I left because of this whole thing that was transpiring. 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. Tonight, is Kevin Drews last meeting, said Carvell. We could disagree, he added, as long as we disagree with a manner of reasoning. Ill sit here and be very respectful in my last term, he said. The decision comes just days after Christi Michaud, the assistant superintendent of schools for SAU 40, took over as interim superintendent as Jessica Huizenga begins to leave.She resigned from . First hired in 2018, Jessica Huizenga will serve through the end of June and then, "pursue other opportunities." Shes engaged and shes committed. Sarah Gibson joined NHPR's newsroom in 2018. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Copyright The Cabinet Press | https://www.cabinet.com | 167 Elm Street, Milford, NH 03055 | 603-673-3100, I leave with a grateful heart. Davis exit comes just days after assistant superintendent Christi Michaud took over as interim superintendent while Dr. Jessica Huizenga begins her departure. She is intelli I didnt want it to look like we were bossing the district around. When Carvell was chair, meetings sometimes unraveled during public comments and he did what he could to keep the meeting on point and moving forward according to the evenings agenda items. Former Southbridge receiver a finalist for Lynn superintendent MILFORD Navigating through less choppy waters, the Milford Board of Education met on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Already subscribe? Mr. Lazo was part of a School Committee in 2015 that appointed Steven B. Bliss to the superintendency without a traditional search process. Were not following her contract on that.. 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. 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. Its very scary because you dont know the feedback that youre going to get. I know weve been trying to get a meeting together to get the evaluation process going, he said. ASU+GSV Summit: Has education tech really changed anything? MILFORD - Embattled Milford superintendent of schools, Dr. Jessica L. Huizenga, has resigned from her position, effective at the end of the school year. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. The statement cited progress in the Southbridge schools over the past year, including the creation of new curriculum units, the addition of thousands of books to the elementary schools and middle school, and increased staffing for students learning English. 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. After 48 resignations, Milford school unions take vote of no confidence AHS principal quits abruptly; replaced by FLMS principal Update: Davis Resigns From Milford High School Principal Job I left because I wasnt going to be part of destroying a town. Huizenga called for them to end negative campaigns against her. Former board chairman Ron Carvell, who recently resigned as well as a member of the school board, said his own decision to resign was for a couple of reasons. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Carvell sent an email to the public notifying them of the vacancy. After she was hired this summer people on social . Huizenga resigned from her post in early December 2020. People think I was thrusted upon them. 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. Scroll down The purpose of this blog is to share my ideas and experiences with other practitioners in the field of Education for the purposes of collaboration and improvement of the American Education system. Jessica Huizenga began a leave of absence. MILFORD - On the heels of school superintendent Dr. Jessica Huizenga's 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. View videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/tonyschinella. Southbridge is an impoverished shithole whose teachers don't get paid nearly enough, because their jobs are much harder than teachers in affluent communities. 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. The J. I did not bark thunder. I am the Principal at Blanchard Middle School in Westford, Massachusetts, and this is my blog. A-Z Site Index | Policies | Contact Webmaster. I did not bark thunder. Morgan said she and others was frustrated by the lack of transparency both by the board and the district to address the concerns of employees in what she called a toxic work environment. 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. I want to talk about the kids. During this unprecedented pandemic, when the district transitioned from a regular model of education, into remote, into hybrid, back to remote, and then to full in person, she has led her team with strength and adaptability. They praised Huizenga for implementing their vision and said she will continue in her post. They also blame her for low staff morale and the resignation of 48 staff. Russell Johnston, a senior associate commissioner at DESE, has been serving as the interim receiver since Ms. Huizenga was placed on leave in May. Milford School Superintendent Huizenga Resigns - Yahoo News We must strive to incorporate feedback directly from the superintendent, district employees, administrators, parents, and students, she said. But DESE, in a statement, said Southbridge Public Schools took many strides toward serving students better the past year under Ms. Huizenga. 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Swings Into CinemaCon - The They were promised certain things. Today is Public Media Giving Days. That petition requested the resignation of superintendent Jessica Huizenga and board chair Ron Carvell. Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter. While Carvell couldnt disclose details of Huizengas leaving, he did call her the best superintendent., She wants to stay in Milford and do her job, Carvell noted. 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. 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. Sony Previews 14 Minutes of 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' at CinemaCon "How you wear the mask is what makes you a hero," says Shameik Moore, who voices Miles Morales/Spider-Man. I agree that we need to implement a thorough review process, she said. When you have such a high amount of ratchetry concentrated in one . Jessica Huizenga is on Facebook. 1:00. On Thursday, Huizenga told the New Hampshire Union Leader that she will continue to serve the school district and its staff. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. And she is not looking to sweep things under the rug. Netflix Confirms 'Black Mirror' Season 6 Trailer, Launch Date, Cast Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. A right-to-know request was made for the presentation-in-question, but was rejected by the district and the school board. 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. They allege Huizenga has made drastic changes without input from staff, including introducing new teacher evaluations, reappropriating Title I funds, and spending $80,000 on consulting services. MILFORD After 48 resignations, the local education unions have issued a no confidence vote in the school districts superintendent and are asking school officials to begin a search for her replacement. ", A statement from the department announcing Huizenga's resignation said she "looks forward to pursuing other professional interests in education.". A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference. "We have had over 20 meetings with the Superintendent to work through these issues," said Suzanne Schedin, vice president of the Milford Teachers' Association. 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. Would you like to receive our daily news? Milford High principal Chali Davis resigns - Cabinet So were back to square one. I left because I wasnt going to be part of destroying a town. Her A-Team, all her directors are gone. The conversations, which were casual, at first, became more detailed later, and led to Morgan resigning from her position in April. Dr. I was brought in as an interim. When the commissioner's post is vacant, state law charges the board with recommending a candidate to the education secretary. Under her guidance, Latinos for Education will continue to oversee and manage local leadership and fellowship programs designed to build a pipeline of education leaders that directly impact student outcomes. More turnover as Southbridge schools receiver resigns 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. 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. The other day we published this blog about disgraced former Southbridge Public Schools superintendent/state receiver Jessica Huizenga, who is a finalist for the superintendent job in Lynn. She is allegedly some sort of school witch doctor who can magically make Southbridge schools great again. 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. 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. Disgraced Southbridge Superintendent Jessica Huizenga Is In - Turtleboy