Holcomb did not return a phone call or email request for response to the allegations and issues raised in the wake of Wednesdays community meeting. Kelly has been on paid leave following a unanimous vote of the North Beach School District Board of Directors in a Special Meeting on March 13. This Agreement is neither a concession nor admission by Kelly or the District that any matters involved in this dispute are well founded nor a concession or admission by either party, the agreement states. Dissatisfaction with Holcombs performance and her policies were the most common complaints among the 20 people who spoke during the three-hour meeting. He vowed to meet and listen to all stakeholders, city officials, parents and teachers. Parents, staff and community members of the North Beach School District had a chance to voice their comments, questions and concerns Tuesday evening regarding the districts search for a new superintendent. North Beach School District is now offering voluntary rapid COVID-19 testing in our schools. High School. He was born in Chehalis, and graduated from W.F. His community service has included: Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; Economic Development Council; Substance Abuse Coalition; and Lions Club. Unfair labor practices complaint filed by teachers union; issues to be presented to borad on Tuesday. At a special board meeting on March 13, 2022, we voted to place Superintendent Andrew Kelly on paid leave so we could take time to carefully review some information brought to our attention, said North Beach Board of Directors President Jessica Illif in a statement on March 23. Other positions he has held include: K-12 Building Principal; Athletic Coordinator; Teacher; and higher education Adjunct Professor and Supervisor. Certainly, Meinert seems a particularly good fit with longtime roots dug into Alaska soil. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday night to end the contract of Superintendent Deborah Holcomb at a raucous board meeting that was moved to the gym to accommodate more than 150 people, many wearing red in support of teachers who had raised concerns with Holcombs policies and practices. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. That post-application period, when the firm will sort and vet candidates, harbored much of Tuesday evenings discussion. Above all, hell need to work hard at recruiting at a time when all Alaska school districts are out courting the best teachers on the market. WebSuperintendent Search. Mr. Schumaker currently serves as 7-12 Principal in the White Pass School District, Randle, WA, where he has served for the past 8 years. Local parents have organized a petition of no confidence for school district stakeholders, and they say they currently have more than 290 signatures. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. The Board announced that they Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM WebThe North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. According to North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly, one goal tied to the districts improvement plan is to offer high quality early learning experiences to all children beginning at age 3. The Bezos Academy preschool will be housed on the Pacific Beach Elementary campus and is set to open in Fall 2021. Kelly was anonymously scored on a scale of 1-4 by every board member prior to the meeting on a variety of responsibilities: from staff development to effective communications. On April 23, the district and Kelly reached an agreement that separation of Kellys employment is in the best interests of the parties and that Kelly will leave his current employment contract effective June 30. Several attendees at the forum inquired about the firms process for background checks given the shaky departure of the last two top administrators. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. It would bring business, live industry and more jobs to our community., Student Tyson Owen expressed fear about returning to school because of bullying and discipline problems, fearing he would not be entering a safe environment: Things were bad before the superintendent got here. At a special board meeting on March 13, 2022, we voted to place Superintendent Andrew Kelly on paid leave so we could take time to carefully review some information brought to our attention, said North Beach Board of Directors President Jessica Illif in a statement on March 23. Since that time, new information has come to light. He was later convicted on five-year-old DUI Lyte Crowther declined to comment on her appointment while in the role of Acting Superintendent. Judy Horn wondered why North Beach could not be a model district where families wanted to send their children to the local schools rather than move them elsewhere: What if Ocean Shores became the district that everybody wanted to move to. In the The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. Just because our superintendent is gone does not mean the students will start acting right., Dennis Fry noted he was raised on the North Beach and educated through the school system. Im proud of what weve accomplished in North Beach in the past four years and look forward to continuing to improve the district and opportunities for kids to ensure that every scholar can pursue their dreams and aspirations following high school, said Kelly. Information will be posted on the district website, she added. News-Miner opinion: The Fairbanks North Star School District had the luxury of interviewing three strong candidates for the superintendent position. No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21, Grays Harbor County Public Health conducting health gap analysis for kids age 0-5, Hospital purchased 20 acres of land near Raymond last month, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Recently, another 13 students were confirmed to be leaving the district specifically due to Holcombs failures, the press release said. Students at Red River High School won the second annual North Dakota Cyber Madness High School tournament, held Feb. 16 to 17 in Bismarck, according to a Grand Forks Public Schools press release. This school year marks 30 years in public education for Kelly, who joined the North Beach School District in July 2018. WebThe North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. I truly believe that public education is one of the great equalizers within our society opening doors for kids who come from challenging and disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the editor with questions at letters@newsminer.com or call 459-7574. The Curriculum Council is a standing advisory committee to the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Send letters to the editor by mail (P.O. You may also schedule a photo to be taken at the News-Miner office. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Brigham Young University and his Doctoral Degree from Idaho State University. The bond was intended to fund the rebuilding of Pacific Beach Elementary, one of the least seismically safe schools in the state, as well as improvements and tsunami refuges at North Beach Middle/High School and Ocean Shores Elementary. WebSuperintendent's Message to North Beach School District Community. Complaint alleges mayor allowed campaigning for police station bond at Sept. 26 council meeting, By Erika Gebhardt The Daily World April 12, 2022 1:30 am, By Matthew N. Wells The Daily World November 7, 2022 1:30 am, By Michael S. Lockett The Daily World November 7, 2022 1:30 am, By Clayton Franke The Daily World November 7, 2022 1:30 am, Former-councilor files PDC complaint concerning OS mayor, Whale killed by possible ship strike beaches near Ruby Beach, Aberdeen schools shut down, one arrested following threat. This school year marks 30 years in public education for Kelly, who has served as Superintendent of the North Beach School District for four years. North Beach Jr/Sr High School Contact Information, Ocean Shores Elementary Contact Information, Pacific Beach Elementary Contact Information, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated), Develop a pattern of collective EFFICACY; and. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Box 159/336 State Route 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, The North Beach School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. No current indication that delays will push back scheduled trial date of March 21, Grays Harbor County Public Health conducting health gap analysis for kids age 0-5, Hospital purchased 20 acres of land near Raymond last month, By Erika Gebhardt The Daily World May 3, 2022 1:30 am, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. We are standing for our North Beach kids.. Columns are welcome on a wide range of issues and should be well-written and well-researched with attribution of sources. WebA Comparison of School District Superintendent Salaries with the Executive Branch Positions Superintendent / Executive Branch Position Base Annual Salary Mukilteo Hell need to find a way to bolster the special education program. In 2015, he became the Superintendent of Lyle School District where he remained until being offered the position of Superintendent of the North Beach School District. Using the results from recent forums and an online survey, which is posted on the districts Facebook page and will expire Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., the firm will craft a candidate profile an outline of the ideal qualities and qualifications for the next district leader. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Andrew Kellys contract through June of 2025. Special education instructor Alison Cline noted she had more than 20 years experience in special education. North Beach School District superintendent resigns By Erika Gebhardt The Daily World May 3, 2022 1:30 am Erika Gebhardt I The Daily World Andrew Kelly, Overview of the Evening, Board Members, Dr. McDuffy & Dr. Sharratt Room: HS Principal Office, 8:00 Welcome Finalists! While Kelly has waived several rights for the subsequent years of contract, the district will still pay him a sizable sum in the form of installments over the next year. I believe that we could transform our nation overnight if we could get each local community to love each child as if they were their own. said Kelly. Dr. Kristine McDuffy 360-391-4934 kristinemcduffy@hyasearch.com, Dr. Gene Sharratt509-670-3222genesharratt@hyasearch.com, Annoucement of Appointment: Early-Mid March 2023 (TBD)Superintendent Begins Job: July 1, 2023. Foster and Education Service District 113 will assist the district in the search for a new superintendent a process he acknowledged would be difficult because it will be in the middle of the year and because of the location of the district. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as Acting Superintendent in Kellys absence. Contact reporter Clayton Franke at 406-552-3917 or clayton.franke@thedailyworld.com. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. The next meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17 at North Beach Middle/High School. The contract termination will be effective March 31. We weren't able to find anything that matched your search criteria. The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. News-Miner opinion: The Fairbanks North Star School District had the luxury of interviewing three strong candidates for the superintendent position. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Andrew Kellys contract through June of 2025. Click here to return to the Career Connection page. ), ADDRESS: P.O. We were discussing this weekend moving away because of the impending doom of the other (teachers) leaving. By implementing rapid on-site testing, the district is keeping its promise to staff and parents to do all it can to protect their health as in-person learning is expanded. The buck stops with her, Oaks said. His community service has included: Youth Advocacy Group; Levy Committee; and Hospital Commissioner. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday night to end the contract of Superintendent Deborah Holcomb at a raucous The decision to place Kelly on paid leave was made at a Special Meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors on March 13. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please 100+ Harbor Women Who Care donate $14,200 to local homeless youth shelter. We value your talent, ideas, involvement, engagement and support for learning. It was a standard foul, not an Holcomb, in her second year at North Beach and with 35 years of experience in the Highline, Shoreline and Bainbridge Island districts, was not at the regular board meeting, and her name plaque was taken down just before the meeting was convened by North Beach Board President Doreen Cato. She has over 21 years of public school education experience. After nearly four years with the North Beach School District, Superintendent Andrew Kelly has resigned from his position. The reason for Kellys paid leave has not been revealed outside of executive session. The young, female whale came to her final rest on the empty coast. Next months special election includes a $110 million bond measure for North Beach residents that would help fund the rebuilding of Pacific Beach Elementary and improvements to North Beach Middle/High School and Ocean Shores Elementary. He suggested using Wayman and Pinnick as resources to begin the search for a replacement for Holcomb. The board had previously stated that Kellys leave status would remain in place pending an investigation into information requiring review. Dear North Beach School District Community, I wanted to let you know that I have made the I will be leaving my current position as Interim Superintendent/Special Services Director on June 30, 2023. Since then he has been tireless in his quest to improve teaching and learning in classrooms across the district. He then went on to join three of these priority schools in 2015 by serving as the Superintendent of the Lyle School District. (If no phone, then provide a mailing address or email address.) ADDRESS: P.O. This goal required greater attention on improving and coordinating instruction for all students. After nearly four years with the North Beach School District, Superintendent Andrew Kelly has resigned from his position. Many who spoke suggested that the problems also stem from a school board that they said seems to be ignoring the issues that have led to more than 20 employees leaving the district since Holcomb assumed the position in September 2016. Dr. Kristine McDuffy, an associate with the firm, and a 17-year superintendent and longtime educator, provided a rough timeline for the search and hiring process, which is currently nearing the end of the community engagement phase. 100+ Harbor Women Who Care donate $14,200 to local homeless youth shelter. We have got people with roots in our community, and people who have made relationships with our kids. This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. North Beach teachers are standing in solidarity tonight. The North Beach community and Quinault Indian Nation are invited to discuss the planning grant process for the potential implementation of a school-based health center. The North Beach School District Board of Directors are seeking candidates to fill the vacant Director District 5 position. He then served as the director of the Yelm Community School District. Readers' letters and columns also appear online at newsminer.com. The board had previously stated that Kellys leave status would remain in place pending an investigation into information requiring review. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), Schedule of Meetings, Agendas and Minutes 2022-2023, Schedule of Meetings, Agendas and Minutes 2021-2022, If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may. In the end, Luke Meinert emerged as the Board of Educations top vote-getter, beating out Sitka School District Superintendent Frank Hauser and Philadelphia Assistant Superintendent Ryan Scallon. High) since Dec. 21, 2017, she said, noting that she now is going on leave for the rest of the school year to have surgery from a work-related injury. Box 159/336 State Route 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, The North Beach School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please email alyte-crowther@northbeachschools.org. WebNorth Beach Elementary 9018 24th Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98117 Main Office: 206-252-1510 Main Office: 206-252-1510 Fax: 206-252-1511 North Beach Elementary Website CSIP and School Report Discipline Dashboard North Beach Levy Projects North Beach School Profile Attendance Area School Attendance Area School Leadership and Board District Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. One of the issues is to consider how important the arts will be for district children in an era that highlights the need for science and mathematics skills. She is trying to turn it on us and say that we are failing. Overview of the Day Room: HS Principal Office, Board Members, Dr. McDuffy & Dr. Sharratt, Transition Meeting with New Superintendent & School Board (if requested): Facilitated by HYA, New Superintendents First Day (Unless Board and Superintendent enter into a supplemental contract for an earlier start date/supplemental days. Senior Natasha Fruh said the loss of almost all advanced placement classes meant she had to turn to Running Start to get me on the level of education that was suitable for me. She said her decision was because of my experience in the class environment, which was horrific due to lack of discipline. The board currently is short one member after Scott Sage resigned. Audience members who spoke after the boards decision generally thanked the board for the decision while they underscored problems in the schools with discipline, teacher shortages, dropping enrollment and retention of longtime teachers. He later stepped into a more administrative role by serving as the director of the Yelm Community School District. He also remains eligible to cash in up to 30 days of unused vacation by the effective date. The agreement also releases Kelly from any acts or events that could have given rise to any claims on the part of district against him through the date of the settlement agreement. 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