It's actually harder.' ET. School buses are seen parked in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Borough Park on October 6, 2020 in New York City. Do you kids go to college? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Working in education is never easy and recently it has been especially challenging. His previous stops included Cleveland Heights, Maple Heights and St. Peter Chanel in Bedford. In my experience, people who deflect so aggressively have something to hideparticularly during campaigns.". Superintendents have been forced to juggle many demanding tasks over the pandemic: addressing concerns from parents, looking out for the health and safety of students and school staff and working with the continually-changing school boardsa relationship many stressed are critical to the success of a superintendent. 2018 Herald International Research Journals. "Halfway through the school year now, I can tell you that in many ways, it was more difficult than last year," she added. Its just things have changed a lot. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Rotsky thanked former superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, who played a role in Rotskys hiring at Euclid, and current superintendent, Christopher Papouras, whom he talked with Sunday evening about his decision. "Leaders traditionally like to solve problems and improve things for those they lead and in this case, the pandemic isn't a problem that we've been able to resolve. "It was literally building the airplane while we were flying it," Hall said. "There's a real tension between that and sort of getting back to tradition quickly, our comfort zone.". BEDFORD, Ohio The Bedford School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to vote on the resignation of the school districts superintendent, according to an agenda posted online. She also spent 17 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent in the Euclid City School District, according to her biography. Also include with this document is a version of the plans for phase II. Superintendent of Schools, 10:55 AM Others were upset about salary negotiated years earlier, in which she received a base salary of $289,000 and benefits that brought total compensation to about $400,000, as well as about what critics called a lack of transparency. They are emotionally, mentally and physically drained," said Brian Creasman, superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky. This community and our families are what drew me to the district in the first place. "I have come to this decision as no scientific data has been presented to show we should be moving forward with these types of events. It was one of the most successful seasons we had with what we were dealing with, Rotsky said. "There's always only one superintendent in the school district and so your position is very unique," Hall said. In January, he sparked uproar with a Facebook post after the Capitol siege which many took as an attack on anyone supporting then-President Donald Trump. It has nothing to do with salaries or interests. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. But he cant. "Matt and I have known each other for a long time. Americans have become accustomed to the stream of changing guidance and new data on COVID, but most of them only have to decide which steps they and their families will take. Its been an uphill battle here, a testing ground for unproven educational reforms that are sucking the joy out of the classroom and scapegoating our educators. He was an administrator in Springfield EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. At the end of this school year, Lindsey Hall will be leaving her role as the superintendent of Mahomet-Seymour Schools in Mahomet, Illinois after a decade of Secondly, do our kids come back? ", Also, "We are asking on behalf of our community, that they not be required to pay more than what they can afford"And? CHICAGO The head of the Chicago Police Department and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois announced their resignations Wednesday, hours after 11:20 AM, 3:40 PM - Superintendents have become one of the most accessible figures in local levels of government and with all the pent-up frustrations brought on by the pandemic, they have become the easiest touchpoint for many in a community. This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. My first day as ER9 Super is off to a great start! On Tuesday, she got a new job a promotion, actually as New York State commissioner of education. The corruption and cronyism associated with Kevin Stitt and [Secretary of Education] Ryan Walters are not only horrible for Oklahoma from our ability to function let alone thrive, it is also resulting in scandal after scandal to the tune of millions and millions of your taxpayer dollars. As superintendents across the nation are coming into two years in a pandemic and their third school year affected by the global health crisis, many are reminding the public to remember superintendents are everyday people too. Thank you for making me feel welcome and inspiring me since the first day I arrived. It's not something we've ever been trained for or something that we felt was in a professional purview.". Although superintendents had a difficult 2020, most of them say 2021 was much worse. NEW! His career mark currently stands at 172-78 with former players including Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and ex-Philadelphia Eagles receiver Shelton Gibson at Cleveland Heights. Pictured, students line up in the morning at Yung Wing School P.S. Dear River Trails Families, It is with a bittersweet feeling that I write this letter to inform you I will be resigning from my position as superintendent of schools for River Trails School District 26, effective June 30, 2022, and intend to officially retire on my next birthday. When Gov. As superintendents tried to formulate guidance in accordance with state laws while appeasing their school boards, which have become increasingly politicized positions, district leaders were also pulled into a national conversation on race relations. Its clear that neither he nor the School Board desired to offer any specifics about his decision. Viral videos of school board meetings took off this year as angry community members confronted district leaders about critical race theory, allegations that "superintendents teaching were critical race theory when indeed, nobody knows what critical race theory is," Domenech said. Rydell Harrison announced his resignation from the district covering Easton and Redding in a letter Friday blaming a number of unique challenges that led him to question if the job was a good fit for me.. She is close to the Republican political and business establishment in Florida; in fact, testifying in her favor at the board meeting where she was ousted was Kathleen Shanahan, the former chief of staff to former governor Jeb Bush. First and foremost, our teachers and staff, whose dedication to our students and community has been a daily source of inspiration. Jeff Rotsky coaches his first game for Euclid on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, against Glenville in Collinwood. The pandemic was tough. The district will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss his replacement, the Connecticut Post said. 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School Hours: Kentucky, which has the fewest school districts of the three states, is now averaging 30 superintendent changes per year. The Tawas Area volleyball team celebrates a tournament victory during a previous season.THE BAY CITY TIMES. Rather than continuing forward as the superintendent, I have decided to pursue opportunities outside of a traditional K-12 setting that will allow me to fully engage my passion for education and commitment to improving outcomes for all students without the heavy burdens of district administration, Harrison said in his statement, without elaborating. Now its fixed. "I would choose this career again, I've loved it. Euclid Schools needs a superintendent willing, Euclid Schools needs a superintendent willing to make longer-term commitment | Editorial, How the US can turn China from a foe into a friendly competitor | Jonah Goldberg, Pay any price? "There was kind of a letdown and almost disappointment that 'Wow, This year wasn't better or easier. Easton-Redding-Region 9 A woke school superintendent in a ritzy part of Connecticut has resigned just days after agreeing to a new $225,000 contract with parents blaming him for alienating them with his strong liberal ideologies, according to a report. This seasons team finished 5-3 during the coronavirus pandemic-altered football season with a 30-20 loss to St. Ignatius in the OHSAA Division I playoffs. Nobody should be faced with that kind of work situation," Russell said. "The last 20 months, it's been difficult to make folks happy. Its not often that a schools superintendent quits his job on such short notice. Contact sports reporter Matt Goul on Twitter (@mgoul) or email (mgoul@cleveland.com). Some questions we might raise would be: Did the superintendents not like the community after moving into it? Members who voted her out have been on record as criticizing her for board-superintendent tension, her salary and benefits, and constituent complaints about too much high-stakes standardized testing and a lack of services for students with special-needs. #ER9Excellence pic.twitter.com/G8nZvD3SVB, As Harrison faced calls to resign, one resident, Roy Barker, asked him during a meeting, Please explain how labeling people you disagree with is doing better for our children?. Because the Department of Education does not track superintendents in the same way it monitors teacher and principal turnover rates, it's difficult to know exactly how many school administrators have left their positions on a national level. Its been spun that this new tax is equivalent to a cup of Starbucks coffee every day. Nobody should be faced with that kind of work situation," Randy Russell, superintendent of Freeman School District in Washington said. The colleagues Polyak describes are people who have devoted their lives to public education. Did the districts financial situation influence their desire to leave? In December 2014, MaryEllen Elia, who led the public schools in Floridas Hillsborough County, was named state Superintendent of the Year for 2015. The next month, she was fired. Rotskys Euclid teams made the playoffs during each of his six years with a combined record of 49-19. School district administrators across the nation have left public education in droves this year, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, critical race theory issues and school systems already strained by growing staffing shortages. 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All Rights Reserved, Hunter accused of killing, skinning 2 dogs he thought were coyotes, Columbia University grad shot dead in the West Bank during increased violence, New York braces for first significant snow of season heres what to expect in your area, Biden judicial pick overseeing NY, CT once led trainings on how microaggressions can kill you. Typically, the state sees about 40 changes annually. It is with a bittersweet feeling that I write this letter to inform you I will be resigning from my position as superintendent of schools for River Trails School District 26, effective June 30, 2022, and intend to officially retire on my next birthday. Hall is not alone. I am proud of the work we have done and eager to watch as the district continues to excel. Jones stated his resignation was the result of personal reasons. The Euclid School Board went on to affirm that he did not engage in any wrongdoing in a brief statement that followed. His short term appears to be part of a continuing trend within the Euclid district. The New York State United Teachers union expressed support for Elia, the AP said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Dr. Jerry Griffin of the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education called on Dr. Deborah Gist, his superintendent, to resign Tuesday. "This is a great career because you really make a difference in the lives of children and families," Russell added. In this correspondence, Bell laments on the financial state of Euclid, stressing decline thats occurred since 2009; Included in that loss was $400 million due to lowered assessed property values. 4:25 PM. "I would guess or assume very few superintendents have medical degrees and in many cases, we've had to take on understanding of medical information just to navigate all the things dealing with COVID," Brian Creasman, superintendent of Fleming County Schools in Kentucky, told Newsweek. RTMS: (847) 298-1750, option 7 Celico has been superintendent since August 2015. "Yes, I did some research on our governors to see if it has ever been this bad. 03/01/2023 07:45 PM EST. Visit our Facebook Page (opens in new window), Visit our Twitter Page (opens in new window), download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. Your best-laid plans just had to constantly be ready to pivot, go backwards, go sideways.". A woke school superintendent in a ritzy part of Connecticut has resigned just days after agreeing to a new $225,000 contract with parents blaming him for While it is difficult to leave, I am confident that everyone here will continue to grow and thrive. CHICAGO David O. Brunswick County Schools Superintendent Jerry Oates will be the next Deputy State Superintendent of North Carolina Public Schools. She got a buyout worth $1.1 million in salary, benefits and unused vacation and sick time. There are so many people I will miss. Papouras has served as interim superintendent since August, following the abrupt resignation Marvin B. Jones II. Reid, 51, replaces William Zelei, who resigned in November after 13 years as the districts superintendent to accept a position with the Ohio Department of Education. She is one of many who will walk away as part of the "great exodus" of superintendents. Volume 7, Issue 11, Posted 6:53 PM, 11.07.2016. But even in the face of all that, MaryEllen was able to bring people together and work with us to move a positive, proactive agenda in Hillsborough and across the state., It is now apparent why the Board of Regents did not reach out to stakeholder groups and inform them that she was a candidateif her support for merit pay, the Common Core, Gates Foundation grants, the formulaic dismissal of teachers, and school choice were known, certainly there would have been an outcry from New York parents and teachers who have had more than their fill of test-based reforms. 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