Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. Cato said a consultant will help sort through prospective candidates and work with the community to participate in the selection and hiring process. WebA Comparison of School District Superintendent Salaries with the Executive Branch Positions Superintendent / Executive Branch Position Base Annual Salary Mukilteo The next meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17 at North Beach Middle/High School. Certainly, Meinert seems a particularly good fit with longtime roots dug into Alaska soil. After cheers from the crowd, board member Linda Poplin moved to release the superintendent, and it was seconded by board member Rachael Carl and affirmed as well by Jeff Wilson and Cato. North Beach School District superintendent resigns By Erika Gebhardt The Daily World May 10, 2022 10:30 am Andrew Kelly, who joined the North Beach Since then he has been tireless in his quest to improve teaching and learning in classrooms across the district. 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. 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. We will provide further updates when they are available, said Illif in a statement. The district has not shared the nature of the investigation or the information brought forth against Kelly, stating they do not comment on personnel issues.. North Beach School District is now offering voluntary rapid COVID-19 testing in our schools. His dedication to our staff and families over the last two years especially has been nothing less than amazing, said Board Chairperson Jessica Iliff in a statement from the North Beach School District. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. We weren't able to find anything that matched your search criteria. 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. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. About a dozen people attended a community forum to engage with a representative from Hazard, Young, Attea Associates, a consulting firm the district has hired to help with the vetting and community engagement process. We know there will be challenges as he addresses reading deficiencies among elementary students in line with the Alaska Reads Act. As your Superintendent, my top priority, along with our North Beach School Board of Directors, is to take care of the needs of our students, faculty, staff, parents, and community. Winds light and variable. WebThe North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. 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 January 26, 2022 1:30 am, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. According to the resignation agreement, Kelly will remain on leave through June 30. Dr. Jarnagin currently serves as Area Director for the Tooele County School District, Tooele, Utah. There are as many as 77 students who now need assistance, with her individual case load including 40 students. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Angela Lyte-Crowther, alytecrowther@northbeachschools.org, 336 St. Rt. I will be leaving my current position as Interim Superintendent/Special Services Director on June 30, 2023. She obtained her Bachelors Degree from McNeese State University, and her Masters Degree and Doctoral Degrees from Sam Houston State University. The State Board of Health will not require Washington students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the 2022-2023 school year. Send letters to the editor by mail (P.O. We are one of the families that are moving out of the area because of the (junior/senior high) school, said Kristie Bighead, a parent of several North Beach students. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. 100+ Harbor Women Who Care donate $14,200 to local homeless youth shelter. The North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. She was also responsible for Special Education oversight, Paraeducator Certification Program Coordinator, and team leader for building-based teacher leaders. 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. 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. Dissatisfaction with Holcombs performance and her policies were the most common complaints among the 20 people who spoke during the three-hour meeting. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. 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. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please email alyte-crowther@northbeachschools.org. Oaks, who is awaiting the outcome of the PERC filing, said the district faces a dilemma if it tries to replace all the teachers who have said they are leaving because of concerns about Holcomb: Were operating in a day and age where there is a national teacher shortage, and we work and live in a hard-to-staff area., When you boil this all down, Deborah Holcomb is in charge. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB), North Beach School District Curriculum Council, Superintendent's Message to North Beach School District Community, Welcome Back: A message from Dr. Lyte Crowther, COVID Vaccine Not Required for Students in 2022-2023, School Board Honors Quinault Neighbors With Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation. WELCOME TO THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR! Morse has served on the Loudoun County School Board Dulles District board since 2011. Less than a year after returning to Washington in 2011, Kelly was recruited to serve as the Assistant Superintendent in the Office of Student and School Success, where he coached 286 schools statewide that were intensified as focus or priority schools for low student achievement in reading or mathematics. He will continue to be paid his salary and benefits until the effective date. There is just no rock that is going to go unturned, its just too large of stakes, McDuffy said. Local parents have organized a petition of no confidence for school district stakeholders, and they say they currently have more than 290 signatures. Writers are limited to one letter every two weeks (14 days.) High 13F. This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. Former North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly resigned last spring after the district placed him on paid leave. He later stepped into a more administrative role by serving as the director of the Yelm Community School District. 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. Oaks, who has been placed on administrative leave since the first of the year, claimed that before making the unfair labor practices complaint, district employees had filed a ton of grievances but the superintendent has dismissed them out of turn.. In 2022 North Beach voters shot down two ballot measures that wouldve boosted funding, including a $110 million bond on the February ballot and a smaller, roughly $7 million capital projects levy in November. He suggested using Wayman and Pinnick as resources to begin the search for a replacement for Holcomb. 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. I am unable to comment until the entire board has had a chance to meet on Tuesday, Cato said. The teachers that we have in this district have impacted our family in ways that I, as a parent, never thought that I could come up here and attest to. While the firm is conducting much of the recruiting in vetting for the candidates, the final selection for superintendent will be up to the board of directors. 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. MS/HS Choir Concert. If your student was enrolled in our district at the end of the 21-22 school year, your student is eligible for Summer P-EBT benefits. CONSULTANTS Dr. Kristine To work alongside someone who truly believes our students deserve the best is a blessing and an honor. The board had previously stated that Kellys leave status would remain in place pending an investigation into information requiring review. After nearly four years with the North Beach School District, Superintendent Andrew Kelly has resigned from his position. The next meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17 at North Beach Middle/High School. One thing weve learned clearly from this pandemic: The majority of kids do better academically and socially when they are with their teachers and peers at school. 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. Send Community Perspective submissions by mail (P.O. We value your talent, ideas, involvement, engagement and support for learning. To do this, the board has committed to new leadership of the superintendent.. News-Miner opinion: The Fairbanks North Star School District had the luxury of interviewing three strong candidates for the superintendent position. 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. Its primary goal is Dear North Beach School District Community, I wanted to let you know that I have made the decision to not apply for the 2023-24 Superintendent position. According to a Wednesday, April 27, Special Meeting of the board, the district has 39 fewer students enrolled than previously budgeted. The district has not shared the nature of the investigation or the information brought forth against Kelly, stating they do not comment on personnel issues.. Speaking for NBEA members, teacher Christy Moore thanked the board for listening and opening yourselves up to our comments and emails. As she spoke, about 20-30 teachers stood up. You may also schedule a photo to be taken at the News-Miner office. 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. Weve got connections to help us look more deeply than, lets say, just a Washington-based firm, McDuffy said. The Board announced that they are seeking stakeholder feedback from residents on the North Beach regarding what people see as the strengths of the school district, challenges to be addressed, and leadership characteristics/skills important for effectiveness as the next Superintendent. Meinerts successful presentation stressed his belief that he possessed the wherewithal to maintain good communication with the board and community. You have permission to edit this article. Lyte Crowther was appointed to the role by the North Beach School District Board of Directors in a meeting on March 15. By 2018, all of Lyles schools had exited priority status. During Kellys mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 district board meeting, the board unanimously voted to extend Kellys contract through June 2025. The meeting at the Ocean Shores Elks Lodge was organized as a prelude to the next district school board meeting, at 6 p.m. Tuesday at North Beach Jr./Sr. The North Beach School District is under new administration with a renewed vision. Yesterday, May 24, we learned of another horrific shooting, this time at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. It's one in a series of tragic mass shooting events that have taken place in a grocery store in Kellys suspension comes on the heels of the Districts failure to pass a 25-year, $110 million bond measure in the Feb. 8 Special Election. Ocean Views 14 schools 10 elementary and four middle schools have 6,809 students enrolled this school year, which is down by about 2,600 students from 10 years ago, Conroy said. The contract termination will be effective March 31. We need more support than we are having. 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. The meeting was attended by over 100 community members between Zoom and in-person attendees. The Curriculum Council is a standing advisory committee to the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Complaint alleges mayor allowed campaigning for police station bond at Sept. 26 council meeting, By Erika Gebhardt The Daily World May 10, 2022 10:30 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. The decision came after his mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 board meeting. We were discussing this weekend moving away because of the impending doom of the other (teachers) leaving. 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. Box 70710, Fairbanks AK 99707) or via email (letters@newsminer.com). 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. Several parents said they were planning on or contemplating moving out of the district to find better schools. We are not being given the tools we need., 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 Scott D. Johnston and Angelo Bruscas March 16, 2018 7:00 pm, Local Roundup: Grays Harbor mens golf signs first international player, compets in Vegas tournament, Jordan Bowers omnibus agreement postponed again. Basically, by doing this, the relationship will cease as of March 31, severance payments are due under the terms of the contract, and the district and the superintendent have an obligation to negotiate the terms of a release, the attorney explained. Shannon Rubin said her family moved to Ocean Shores because she was told this was a great school, only to learn of the mounting problems. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. That concern was echoed throughout the evening, by students as well as parents. Include a full name, email address, daytime telephone number and headshot photograph suitable for publication (email jpg or tiff files at 150 dpi.) He began his teaching career in Zillah, where he fostered a love for the intersection of education, music, and athletics. After 3,559 votes, the measure failed with 58.27 percent opposed and 41.73 percent in favor. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB). More clouds than sun. 100+ Harbor Women Who Care donate $14,200 to local homeless youth shelter. The decision The North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. To work alongside someone who truly believes our students deserve the best is a blessing and an honor. Being a school director requires those who serve to struggle with complex issues and difficult choices. Iliff has not responded to The Daily Worlds request for additional information regarding the suspension. Before Kelly joined the district, the board released former Superintendent Deborah Holcomb after a North Beach teachers union expressed concern about Holcombs policies and filed an unfair labor practices complaint against the superintendent, The Daily World reported in 2018. Superintendent Finalists Interview Schedule, 3:30 Welcome Finalists! School district chooses its superintendent wisely, Fairbanks to switch its emergency alert system, Troopers identified in Wednesday North Pole shooting, New study highlights PFAS water issues in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Fairbanks woman pleads not guilty to strangling child, After-school activities canceled, employees on Fort Wainwright released early due to snow, Fans vote for their favorites in first Best of Denali Awards, VA secretary, Alaska delegates open new VA clinic in Fairbanks. 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. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM She is creating chaos throughout the district and she has no thought for the repercussions that her actions will have on our entire community for years to come, the press release said. All letters must contain no more than 350 words and include a full name (no abbreviation), daytime and evening phone numbers and physical address. He was later convicted on five-year-old DUI Many said there was inadequate student discipline, poor academic rigor, loss of longtime instructors, and teachers and staff experiencing a lack of support from the superintendent. 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 will serve as Acting Superintendent while Kellys leave continues. 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. He also remains eligible to cash in up to 30 days of unused vacation by the effective date. Regarding Deborah Holcomb. 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 Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associate (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. OCEAN SHORES, Wash. The North Beach School District will not be offering classes (in-person or remote) for the rest of the week, according to district superintendent Andrew Kelly. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Central Washington University, and is currently working toward obtaining his Doctoral Degree (expected June 2024) from Seattle Pacific University. At a union meeting in February, 88 percent of North Beach Education Association (NBEA) members voted no confidence in Holcombs performance, and more than 290 people had signed a petition of no confidence aimed at Holcomb. Immunizing Keeps Kids Healthy, and Schools Open. Kelly was anonymously scored on a scale of 1-4 by every board member prior to the meeting and received high marks. ADDRESS: P.O. After serving as principal in three different states, he returned to Washington in 2011 to serve as Assistant Superintendent in the Office of Student and School Success. In the The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Angela Lyte-Crowther, alytecrowther@northbeachschools.org, 336 St. Rt. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as Acting Superintendent in Kellys absence. North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly said the towers would have a base height of 40 feet or so, and would be built with strong enough materials to stay standing during the onslaught. Should it pass, the measure would help provide additional classroom space, as well as a multi-use space/tsunami refuge at both North Beach Middle/High School and Ocean Shores Elementary. Dear North Beach School District Community, I wanted to let you know that I have made the During Kellys mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 district board meeting, the board unanimously voted to extend Kellys contract through June 2025. 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. That post-application period, when the firm will sort and vet candidates, harbored much of Tuesday evenings discussion. Unfair labor practices complaint filed by teachers union; issues to be presented to borad on Tuesday. This has placed a strain on the districts resources, particularly when it comes to classroom space. 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. He then went on to join three of these priority schools in 2015 by serving as the Superintendent of the Lyle School District. 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. His community service has included: Youth Advocacy Group; Levy Committee; and Hospital Commissioner. He came to the district to work in 2020 and prior to that worked as an assistant superintendent for the Yukon-Koyokuk School District. I have been the only special ed teacher here at North Beach (Jr./Sr. This growth will carry them into their future. The union has filed an unfair labor practices complaint against Holcomb, stemming from an incident late last year in which a teacher was put on indefinite leave after filing a Sheriffs report about an assault by a student. The following policies are being presented for revision and/or to be added. Kelly earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Heritage University before returning home to Chehalis Middle School to serve as assistant principal. Click here to return to the Career Connection page. Box 70710, Fairbanks AK 99707), by fax (907-452-7917) or via email (letters@newsminer.com). Columns are welcome on a wide range of issues and should be well-written and well-researched with attribution of sources. 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM WebSuperintendent Openings Superintendent Search Consultants Click here for other opportunities available for administrators. The Daily News-Miner reserves the right to edit or reject letters without consulting the writer. Superintendent search will begin after unanimous decision before large crowd Tuesday night. 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. I could not be more excited to navigate the future of our district with my fellow board members and Superintendent 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. 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, As of March 23, Mr. Kellys leave status remains in place, pending the results of an investigation.. Several attendees at the forum inquired about the firms process for background checks given the shaky departure of the last two top administrators. WebOverview Superintendent Michael J. Burke is the 27th Superintendent of the A-rated School District of Palm Beach County. His community service has included: Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; Economic Development Council; Substance Abuse Coalition; and Lions Club. Concerns and complaints about the North Beach School District and Superintendent Deborah Holcomb along with possible paths to improvement were aired at a community meeting of more than 80 parents, students, former and current school employees Wednesday night.