This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. 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. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 4:30 PM - 7:40 PM The North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. The board fully supports this goal, but recognizes that change is, to others, often a difficult process., The board believes the superintendents continued leadership only distracts the district from obtaining these objectives, Cato said in a prepared statement she ended by asking if there was a motion to approve a unilateral termination of the superintendents contract?. 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. 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. You have permission to edit this article. The profile will then be presented to the board and used as a framework for the proceeding search, McDuffy said. I could not be more excited to navigate the future of our district with my fellow board members and Superintendent Kelly.. 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. 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. 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. That would be terrific. According to the resignation agreement, Kelly will remain on leave through June 30. Lyte Crowther was appointed to the role by the North Beach School District Board of Directors in a meeting on March 15. This process typically begins at the individual building site, but the superintendent will have the final say as to whether the district should adopt and use the curriculum. 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. She is trying to turn it on us and say that we are failing. 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. Submissions must be 500 to 750 words. He then served as the director of the Yelm Community School District. The State Board of Health will not require Washington students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the 2022-2023 school year. The board voted Jan. 19 to appoint Nancy Gregory, the districts chief instructional officer, as its interim superintendent after Davis resignation. Recently, another 13 students were confirmed to be leaving the district specifically due to Holcombs failures, the press release said. Special education instructor Alison Cline noted she had more than 20 years experience in special education. Holcombs contract includes a base salary of $135,548 for 2017-2018, with other salary listed at $35,090. In an official statement released Friday, North Beach School Superintendent Andrew Kelly, who was at the game, described what happened next: one of the Chief Leschi students, in an open court drive, went for a layup. She cited one teachers assertion that lack of discipline means teachers spend 85 percent of their time in class management, leaving little time for instruction. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associate (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. He has a total of 13 years of experience as a superintendent. 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 The North Beach School District Board of Directors is seeking input for the Superintendent Search process that is now underway. After weighing input from parents and teachers, the Del Mar Union School District will continue using its current kindergarten schedule. Her community service has included: Early College Program; Junior Achievement; Covid Response; and trainer of Restorative Practices. 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 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 Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. His community service has included: Youth Advocacy Group; Levy Committee; and Hospital Commissioner. Send letters to the editor by mail (P.O. He began his teaching career in Zillah, where he fostered a love for the intersection of education, music, and athletics. News-Miner opinion: The Fairbanks North Star School District had the luxury of interviewing three strong candidates for the superintendent position. I will be leaving my current position as Interim Superintendent/Special Services Director on June 30, 2023. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Andrew Kellys contract through June of 2025. McDuffy said the firm uses social media investigations and reference checks to vet candidates before the final rounds of selection. He acknowledged that the district faced many challenges and he vowed to turn to experts for recommendations to help him over humps. Once the board interviews candidates, it will deliberate in executive session and ultimately vote on a superintendent in a public meeting, Albertson said. We value your talent, ideas, involvement, engagement and support for learning. 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. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Brigham Young University and his Doctoral Degree from Idaho State University. 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. 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. 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. We cant waste any more teachers. The contract termination will be effective March 31. To work alongside someone who truly believes our students deserve the best is a blessing and an honor. WebSuperintendent Search. Hell need to find a way to bolster the special education program. North Beach School District Implements Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing. 3 min read. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. Former North Beach teacher Melissa Van Horn said she left the district last year because I got no support. She complained that the superintendents embrace of a disciplinary concept called Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) resulted in students threatening and committing acts of violence in her classroom not being suspended., Van Horn had four suggestions for remedies: First, ask a teacher what you can do to support them., Second, she said, is to tell the school board that the PBIS concept is not effectively addressing severe discipline issues. A North Carolina man says he called and threatened Saucon Valley Middle School last week after learning about the school districts decision to allow a We know there will be challenges as he addresses reading deficiencies among elementary students in line with the Alaska Reads Act. Regarding Deborah Holcomb. 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. ADDRESS: P.O. Other positions he has held include: K-12 Building Principal; Athletic Coordinator; Teacher; and higher education Adjunct Professor and Supervisor. The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. This update to the superintendent search comes more than a year after Gerrita Postlewait suddenly resigned from the superintendent position in late December We were discussing this weekend moving away because of the impending doom of the other (teachers) leaving. Concerns and complaints about the North Beach School District and Superintendent Deborah Holcomb along with possible paths to improvement were 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.. 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. His community service has included: Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; Economic Development Council; Substance Abuse Coalition; and Lions Club. We have lost some amazing educators in our district, Moore said. Information will be posted on the district website, she added. The district receives around $10,000 per student in state funding. Other issues include a statewide teacher shortage and making the best use of resources for student success given the districts budget limitations. The Curriculum Council is a standing advisory committee to the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Readers' letters and columns also appear online at newsminer.com. 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. Other positions she has held include: Assistant Superintendent; Director of Curriculum, Assessment and School Safety; Principal; Assistant Principal; Teacher; and higher education Adjunct Professor. Send Community Perspective submissions by mail (P.O. WebThe North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. He has been particularly passionate about school and district improvement, having served as a high school principal in three different communities with low-performing schools that lacked equitable resources and whose students were frequently marginalized. Will Oaks, a special education teacher and co-president of the teachers union, the North Beach Education Association, noted his group filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Holcomb last month. WebA Comparison of School District Superintendent Salaries with the Executive Branch Positions Superintendent / Executive Branch Position Base Annual Salary Mukilteo 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. 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. Cliff Foster, the attorney for the district, noted that Holcombs contract from 2016 had a provision that acts as a buy-out clause that allows the board to terminate without cause the superintendents employment with the district upon an affirmative vote of the majority of the board.. Please try a new search. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. MS/HS Choir Concert. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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. ADDRESS: P.O. McDuffy said the firm will continue with recruitment until the application period closes Feb. 10. He began his teaching career in Zillah before returning to his hometown as assistant principal of Chehalis Middle School. The school board approved a proclamation declaring October 10, 2022, Indigenous Peoples Day in North Beach School District, and agreed to have it as a non-school day for district students. This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. Weve got connections to help us look more deeply than, lets say, just a Washington-based firm, McDuffy said. 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, Since that time, new information has come to light. 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. Kelly had previously planned to revise the proposition and reintroduce it to the community in April. 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. The Daily News-Miner reserves the right to edit or reject letters without consulting the writer. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM He also remains eligible to cash in up to 30 days of unused vacation by the effective date. 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. 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. Crowthers appointment followed the suspension of 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. Holcombs actions and inactions demonstrate that she does not have our students best interests at heart. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. He received high marks, with threes for proficient and fours for distinguished. Kelly joined the North Beach School District in July 2018, and has been responsible for leading the district through several major issues, such as growing class sizes and pandemic learning. Columns are welcome on a wide range of issues and should be well-written and well-researched with attribution of sources. 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. He later stepped into a more administrative role by serving as the director of the Yelm Community School District. To work alongside someone who truly believes our students deserve the best is a blessing and an honor. She obtained her Bachelors Degree from McNeese State University, and her Masters Degree and Doctoral Degrees from Sam Houston State University. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as Acting Superintendent in Kellys absence. On July 1, 2022, October 1, 2022, January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2023 Kelly shall be paid an additional sum of $46,436.00 for a total of $185,744.00, and hereby waives any rights to this contract for its remaining term, July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, states the resignation agreement. The board had previously stated that Kellys leave status would remain in place pending an investigation into information requiring review. There are as many as 77 students who now need assistance, with her individual case load including 40 students. It's important to me that you hear this from me personally. (If no phone, then provide a mailing address or email address.) The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. 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. 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. Include a full name, email address, daytime telephone number and headshot photograph suitable for publication (email jpg or tiff files at 150 dpi.) Sorry, there are no recent results for popular collections. WebThe North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. The young, female whale came to her final rest on the empty coast. 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. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Andrew Kellys contract through June of 2025. 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. McDuffy and Albertson said the firms network as a nationally-reaching company would be beneficial during background checks, but also in recruiting an array of candidates. News-Miner opinion: The Fairbanks North Star School District had the luxury of interviewing three strong candidates for the superintendent position. I never thought I would be grateful for such teachers., 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. This school year marks 30 years in public education for Kelly, who joined the North Beach School District in July 2018. 100+ Harbor Women Who Care donate $14,200 to local homeless youth shelter. 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. It is said to be without cause, with payment of Holcombs salary to continue monthly for a year. 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. There is just no rock that is going to go unturned, its just too large of stakes, McDuffy said. 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.. 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. The officials called a foul on the North Beach player. Immunizing Keeps Kids Healthy, and Schools Open. Holcomb was hired, she noted, to improve student achievement in our schools. I appreciate you taking a stand to keep the teachers that we have, Rubin said. We are standing for our North Beach kids.. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. 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. We weren't able to find anything that matched your search criteria. The North Beach School District has experienced strong growth in recent years as more families have moved to fast-growing communities along the coast. The next meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17 at North Beach Middle/High School. During Kellys mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 district board meeting, the board unanimously voted to extend Kellys contract through June 2025. 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 district has not shared the nature of the investigation or the information brought forth against Kelly, stating they do not comment on personnel issues.. 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. We respect confidentiality throughout the district and do not comment on personnel issues. 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. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please email alyte-crowther@northbeachschools.org. 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. WELCOME TO THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR! Kelly was anonymously scored on a scale of 1-4 by every board member prior to the meeting and received high marks. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent After 3,559 votes, the measure failed with 58.27 percent opposed and 41.73 percent in favor. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. The target start date for the new superintendent is July 1, McDuffy said, although ideally the candidate would be chosen before the end of the 2023 school year to allow the newcomer to get familiar with students and staff. Click here to return to the Career Connection page. It was my goal to teach and coach here, which I accomplished for 24 of my 32-year teaching career. Community wants emphasis on background checks, communication. Please "Read More" for futher information. We need more support than we are having. Certainly, Meinert seems a particularly good fit with longtime roots dug into Alaska soil. 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. District Curriculum The superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the approved curriculum meets district, state, and national standards. I could not be more excited to navigate the future of our district with my fellow board members and Superintendent Kelly, said Iliff in a statement about the decision to extend Kellys contract. 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. He will continue to be paid his salary and benefits until the effective date. The News-Miners view is that the board deserves applause for selecting a sterling candidate. The decision The decision to 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. 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.
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