I appreciate you taking a stand to keep the teachers that we have, Rubin said. Low -6F. 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. He was later convicted on five-year-old DUI charges and sentenced to 60-months probation. 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 reason for Kellys paid leave has not been revealed outside of executive session. The meeting was attended by over 100 community members between Zoom and in-person attendees. To do this, the board has committed to new leadership of the superintendent.. We cant waste any more teachers. In addition, McDuffy said, once finalists are narrowed down, the board will likely bring in a third-party investigator to conduct a background check, a very comprehensive report done by trained professional investigators. The resignation agreement includes provisions acknowledging Kellys controversial ending with the school district. To work alongside someone who truly believes our students deserve the best is a blessing and an honor. The decision The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. 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. 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. I have been the only special ed teacher here at North Beach (Jr./Sr. Please try a new search. North Beach School District Implements Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted Tuesday night to end the contract of Superintendent Deborah Holcomb at a raucous These issues are hers. 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 has placed a strain on the districts resources, particularly when it comes to classroom space. This growth will carry them into their future. They retired after I did, leaving the district in better shape than when they started, Fry said of the former administration. 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. The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM 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), 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. 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. 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. The buck stops with her, Oaks said. The administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. Kellys payout comes among board discussion of reduction in force (RIF) across the district. During the interview, Meinert offered specific examples of how he would approach his first 100 days as superintendent. Community wants emphasis on background checks, communication. He also remains eligible to cash in up to 30 days of unused vacation by the effective date. According to a Wednesday, April 27, Special Meeting of the board, the district has 39 fewer students enrolled than previously budgeted. 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 know there will be challenges as he addresses reading deficiencies among elementary students in line with the Alaska Reads Act. 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. 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. Other issues include a statewide teacher shortage and making the best use of resources for student success given the districts budget limitations. The North Beach School Board of Directors has contracted with Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associate (HYA) to conduct our Superintendent Search. North Beach School District is now offering voluntary rapid COVID-19 testing in our schools. The next meeting of the North Beach School District Board of Directors is scheduled for May 17 at North Beach Middle/High School. 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. As of March 23, Mr. Kellys leave status remains in place, pending the results of an investigation.. 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. She is trying to turn it on us and say that we are failing. 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, Click here to return to the Career Connection page. The North Beach School District is committed to providing a website that works for everyone. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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 District is the 10th largest in the country with an enrollment of more than 189,000 students (this number includes students that attend non-District operated charter schools). Kellys payout comes among board discussion of reduction in force (RIF) across the district. 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. I will be leaving my current position as Interim Superintendent/Special Services Director on June 30, 2023. District Curriculum The superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the approved curriculum meets district, state, and national standards. The board voted Jan. 19 to appoint Nancy Gregory, the districts chief instructional officer, as its interim superintendent after Davis resignation. 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. Her community service has included: Early College Program; Junior Achievement; Covid Response; and trainer of Restorative Practices. High School. 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. Kelly received high marks from every board member regarding his responsibilities. She has over 21 years of public school education experience. 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 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. Being a school director requires those who serve to struggle with complex issues and difficult choices. His community service has included: Rotary Club; Chamber of Commerce; Economic Development Council; Substance Abuse Coalition; and Lions Club. McDuffy said the firm will continue with recruitment until the application period closes Feb. 10. Dear North Beach School District Community, I wanted to let you know that I have made the 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447. 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. The district receives around $10,000 per student in state funding. This update to the superintendent search comes more than a year after Gerrita Postlewait suddenly resigned from the superintendent position in late December 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. According to Jeffrey Albertson, a school district board member representing District 1, the school board doesnt currently know who has applied for the position, and wont know until after the application closes. The North Beach School District Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Andrew Kellys contract through June of 2025. I could not be more excited to navigate the future of our district with my fellow board members and Superintendent Kelly.. I truly believe that we each have a moral obligation to support every young person in our midst. An NBEA press release was distributed at the meeting, alleging: Our superintendent intimidates, harasses, and bullies her employees, district parents, administrators and students.. The Daily News-Miner reserves the right to edit or reject letters without consulting the writer. 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. He was later convicted on five-year-old DUI Winds light and variable.. Overcast. Holcombs contract otherwise would continue until June 2020, Foster said. 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. Open Forum - Superintendent Finalists, 4:30 PM - 7:40 PM 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. We respect confidentiality throughout the district and do not comment on personnel issues. 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. 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. WebSuperintendent's Message to North Beach School District Community. The district has also lost at least 25 students this year. Send letters to the editor by mail (P.O. McDuffy said the firm uses social media investigations and reference checks to vet candidates before the final rounds of selection. 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. Overview of the Evening, Board Members, Dr. McDuffy & Dr. Sharratt Room: HS Principal Office, 8:00 Welcome Finalists! West High School before he pursued a Bachelors Degree in music education from Central Washington University. Writers are limited to one letter every two weeks (14 days.) The North Beach School District Board of Directors is seeking input for the Superintendent Search process that is now underway. In the 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.. Kelly was anonymously scored on a scale of 1-4 by every board member prior to the meeting and received high marks. 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. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as Acting Superintendent in Kellys absence. Winds light and variable. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Holcomb was hired, she noted, to improve student achievement in our schools. 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.. 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. 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. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as Acting Superintendent in Kellys absence. We value your talent, ideas, involvement, engagement and support for learning. WebSuperintendent Search. 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. 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. 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. Concerns and complaints about the North Beach School District and Superintendent Deborah Holcomb along with possible paths to improvement were 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. The News-Miner reserves the right to edit submissions or to reject those of poor quality or taste without consulting the writer. Box 70710, Fairbanks AK 99707), by fax (907-452-7917) or via email (letters@newsminer.com). The decision to Dr. Angela Lyte Crowther has served as interim superintendent for North Beach School District since March. He also remains eligible to cash in up to 30 days of unused vacation by the effective date. 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 administration of the North Beach School District was shaken up in March when Superintendent Andrew Kelly was placed on paid leave. Send Community Perspective submissions by mail (P.O. 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. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here. 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. He then served as the director of the Yelm Community School District. Special education instructor Alison Cline noted she had more than 20 years experience in special education. If you have a disability and are not able to access content on our site, please She was also responsible for Special Education oversight, Paraeducator Certification Program Coordinator, and team leader for building-based teacher leaders. 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. Immunizing Keeps Kids Healthy, and Schools Open. 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. Several attendees at the forum inquired about the firms process for background checks given the shaky departure of the last two top administrators. Feb. 28, 2023 8:15 AM PT. Holcombs actions and inactions demonstrate that she does not have our students best interests at heart. MS/HS Choir Concert. 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. 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