The board had previously stated that Kellys leave status would remain in place pending an investigation into information requiring review. 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. You have permission to edit this article. WebSuperintendent Search. I truly believe that we each have a moral obligation to support every young person in our midst. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 4:30 PM - 7:40 PM He suggested using Wayman and Pinnick as resources to begin the search for a replacement for Holcomb. We have lost some amazing educators in our district, Moore said. 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 Community wants emphasis on background checks, communication. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. It was my goal to teach and coach here, which I accomplished for 24 of my 32-year teaching career. For the 2021-22 school year, Lyte Crowther was the Assistant Superintendent and District Lead in absence of the superintendent or in emergency situations. Kellys payout comes among board discussion of reduction in force (RIF) across the district. We got some really good news today, said Mike Armbuster, who advocated for a watchdog program to help enhance school security and reduce bullying in the schools. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please The young, female whale came to her final rest on the empty coast. 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. She has over 21 years of public school education experience. 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. 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. This has placed a strain on the districts resources, particularly when it comes to classroom space. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular collections. 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. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. He was born in Chehalis, and graduated from W.F. Other positions he has held include: K-12 Building Principal; Athletic Coordinator; Teacher; and higher education Adjunct Professor and Supervisor. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated), Ocean Shores Elementary and Pacific Beach Elementariy, Ocean Shores/Pacific Beach Elementary Schools. In the NBEA press release, it was noted that a recent union survey showed that 89 percent of teachers at the Jr/Sr high and 73 percent of elementary teachers do not plan to return if Holcomb remains superintendent. 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. Feb. 28, 2023 8:15 AM PT. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The decision came after his mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 board meeting. 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. 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. 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. Contact reporter Clayton Franke at 406-552-3917 or clayton.franke@thedailyworld.com. 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. Recently, another 13 students were confirmed to be leaving the district specifically due to Holcombs failures, the press release said. His community service has included: Youth Advocacy Group; Levy Committee; and Hospital Commissioner. 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. The following policies are being presented for revision and/or to be added. Meinerts successful presentation stressed his belief that he possessed the wherewithal to maintain good communication with the board and community. The decision to This update to the superintendent search comes more than a year after Gerrita Postlewait suddenly resigned from the superintendent position in late December Holcomb was hired, she noted, to improve student achievement in our schools. The Daily News-Miner encourages residents to make themselves heard through the Opinion pages. The young, female whale came to her final rest on the empty coast. 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. 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.. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. Former North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly resigned last spring after the district placed him on paid leave. He began his teaching career in Zillah, where he fostered a love for the intersection of education, music, and athletics. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please email alyte-crowther@northbeachschools.org. 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. He was later convicted on five-year-old DUI According to the resignation agreement, Kelly will remain on leave through June 30. Her community service has included: Early College Program; Junior Achievement; Covid Response; and trainer of Restorative Practices. Box 70710, Fairbanks AK 99707), by fax (907-452-7917) or via email (letters@newsminer.com). ADDRESS: P.O. He will continue to be paid his salary and benefits until the effective date. 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. You may also schedule a photo to be taken at the News-Miner office. She is trying to turn it on us and say that we are failing. North Beach School District is now offering voluntary rapid COVID-19 testing in our schools. Writers are limited to one letter every two weeks (14 days.) Kelly earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Heritage University before returning home to Chehalis Middle School to serve as assistant principal. The State Board of Health will not require Washington students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the 2022-2023 school year. 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. The Curriculum Council is a standing advisory committee to the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB). Information will be posted on the district website, she added. Overview of the Evening, Board Members, Dr. McDuffy & Dr. Sharratt Room: HS Principal Office, 8:00 Welcome Finalists! 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.. 100+ Harbor Women Who Care donate $14,200 to local homeless youth shelter. Special education instructor Alison Cline noted she had more than 20 years experience in special education. The district has also lost at least 25 students this year. North Beach School District Implements Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing. She was also responsible for Special Education oversight, Paraeducator Certification Program Coordinator, and team leader for building-based teacher leaders. We weren't able to find anything that matched your search criteria. 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. At the time, the district was being administered by co-superintendents Dave Wayman and Stan Pinnick, who served for years under a one-year contract on what was to be an interim basis. 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. 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. District Curriculum The superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the approved curriculum meets district, state, and national standards. Unfair labor practices complaint filed by teachers union; issues to be presented to borad on Tuesday. These issues are hers. Several attendees at the forum inquired about the firms process for background checks given the shaky departure of the last two top administrators. 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. WebThe North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. To work alongside someone who truly believes our students deserve the best is a blessing and an honor. The Akron Public Schools board is looking to move forward with "one band, one sound" following a "tumultuous couple of Readers' letters and columns also appear online at newsminer.com. 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. He was later convicted on five-year-old DUI charges and sentenced to 60-months probation. 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. Cato said a consultant will help sort through prospective candidates and work with the community to participate in the selection and hiring process. The decision We ask the community and staff to work with us jointly in these efforts, Cato said. During Kellys mid-year evaluation at the Jan. 18 district board meeting, the board unanimously voted to extend Kellys contract through June 2025. He later stepped into a more administrative role by serving as the director of the Yelm Community School District. This growth will carry them into their future. 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. We cant waste any more teachers. This district has not shared further information on Crowthers role as Acting Superintendent or any plans to replace Kelly. More clouds than sun. All letters must contain no more than 350 words and include a full name (no abbreviation), daytime and evening phone numbers and physical address. We value your talent, ideas, involvement, engagement and support for learning. 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. 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. That would be terrific. 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. The buck stops with her, Oaks said. 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. 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 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. 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. Los lderes del estado de Washington tambin se unen para dejar en claro que todos los estudiantes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, tienen derecho a ser educados. 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, 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. The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. In the Holcombs actions and inactions demonstrate that she does not have our students best interests at heart. Former North Beach Superintendent Andrew Kelly resigned last spring after the district placed him on paid leave. Contact the editor with questions at letters@newsminer.com or call 459-7574. Kelly had previously planned to revise the proposition and reintroduce it to the community in April. They retired after I did, leaving the district in better shape than when they started, Fry said of the former administration. 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. 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. There are as many as 77 students who now need assistance, with her individual case load including 40 students. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associate (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. 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