Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to members of the Euclid community and families of the football players that he resigned as coach. Superintendents have become one of the most accessible figures in local levels of government and with all the pent-up frustrations brought on by the pandemic, they have become the easiest touchpoint for many in a community. The Euclid Observer brings you fresh local news for the Euclid area, Bell Says We Can't Afford More. School Hours: Klinger said Unke notified him of his resignation at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. In January, he sparked uproar with a Facebook post after the Capitol siege which many took as an attack on anyone supporting then-President Donald Trump. All Rights Reserved. Jones resignation was announced at a Euclid School Board meeting on Aug. 12. His career mark currently stands at 172-78 with former players including Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and ex-Philadelphia Eagles receiver Shelton Gibson at Cleveland Heights. So it seems to us that the district conducted a thoughtful and thorough search for a new superintendent. To view the PDF of Keith Bells testimony request slip, go to: http://www.nomoreeuclidtaxes.com/3561.pdf. This article was published more than7 years ago. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. With the kids, the love and loyalty we have for each other is pretty amazing. I ask, What changed overnight?, Absolutely nothing that is based on scientific data.. Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to Its not been easy for anybody.. Its been an uphill battle here, a testing ground for unproven educational reforms that are sucking the joy out of the classroom and scapegoating our educators. His previous stops included Cleveland Heights, Maple Heights and St. Peter Chanel in Bedford. There's very little productivity. Im trying to teach these kids to be loyal, but not to bricks and mortar. Indian Grove: (847) 298-1976, option 7 Be loyal to people.. Johnson said I am proud of the work we have done and eager to watch as the district continues to excel. Oregon, which has roughly a hundred fewer school districts, had 30 new superintendents in the last year and there are already 22 new openings for the coming school year. The board immediately began an extensive search for a new superintendent. Superintendents, who are highly trained in education and not in public health, have been tasked to create community rules for hundreds to thousands. Did they have other unrealistic expectations about what could be achieved in the district? MCDONALDS CORP. 262.72. For the past five years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve this district. We are curious about exactly what prompted Jones to make such an abrupt exit. 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For Hall, it began when Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, like many state officials, shut down the schools across the state in March 2020. According to a Euclid Schools news release, the district held a focus group and conducted an online survey to identify community expectations for the new leader, with nearly 500 survey and focus group participants. My first day as ER9 Super is off to a great start! We were going to bring all of our kids back to the regular schedule that we had pre-pandemic, we wouldn't be on any kind of special schedule for social distancing purposes," Hall recounted. She also earned her doctorate in urban education from CSU, according to her biography on the Bedford school districts website. At the end of this school year, Lindsey Hall will be leaving her role as the superintendent of Mahomet-Seymour Schools in Mahomet, Illinois after a decade of ", Also, "We are asking on behalf of our community, that they not be required to pay more than what they can afford"And? "It's just led to more superintendents leaving the profession because a lot of them are just burned out. MARTIN COUNTY School Superintendent John Millay resigned Tuesday after less than 2 years in his position. When the elementary schools were built, our fair share was 59% of the project. Jones eventual replacement will be Euclid School Districts fifth superintendent since 2012. The Tawas Area volleyball team celebrates a tournament victory during a previous season.THE BAY CITY TIMES. MaryEllen Elia speaks during a news conference after the Board of Regents elected her as the new state education commissioner on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Albany, ", Adding that Euclid voters passed a 9.0 mil emergency operating levy, he notes, "Our citizens in Euclid are taxed at a higher rate than much of the state, for which we received the most basic of services. Ultimately, two finalists interviewed and met with staff, local community leaders, and the Euclid School Board, which deliberated and voted in a public board meeting. While the return to in-person learning brought relief for many families, it also came with debates over face masks and vaccinations. I dont drink Starbucks, I cant afford it. Critics also included the parents of special-needs students who complained that she did not address the needs of their children, and employees who said her management style was heavy-handed. He told the School Board he would work until June 30. He is now a senior adviser to Education Secretary Arne Duncan. I think surveying our 11-year-old students about gender identification and sexual orientation crosses the line, crosses it hard, a district member who voted against it, Mike Hoffman, told the News-Times earlier this month. One has to wonder if the Euclid School Board can do anything different this time around to find a superintendent who will make a longer-term commitment to the district. "Based on the information in front of him, he was not recommending we move forward with fall sports. "It's okay for this work to be difficult, but it should not be stressful to the point of breaking.". -1.19 -0.45%. Harrison sparked further outrage when he introduced a recently approved diversity, equity and inclusion survey for students, parents and staff. River Trails School District 26 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. This community and our families are what drew me to the district in the first place. ", "As educators, we like to help people and we like to have a plan," Randy Russell, superintendent of Freeman School District in Washington, added. BEDFORD, Ohio The Bedford School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to vote on the resignation of the school districts superintendent, according to an agenda posted online. Were asking the Euclid School Board to do their homework on this subject, for the sake of the districts students, parents and taxpayers. With the Board of Education deciding to move forward with fall sports I can not, in good conscience, be the person who is responsible for facilitating large gatherings, Unke wrote in a resignation letter emailed to Tawas staff and media outlets. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER. Jones replied that the district has had four superintendents over the past four years. When schools began reopening in the fall of 2020, other parents worried that their kids would get sick if they returned back to school. Former Euclid Schools Superintendent Bell Says We Can't Afford More by Jen Wolford In Spring 2015, in anticipation of what would become issue 111, then Unke, however, made the recommendation to cancel fall sports with the exception of cross country -- at Tawas for 2020. 124 give a lesson to their masked students in their classroom on September 27, 2021 in New York City. A major part of that quest was finding out what the community wanted in a new schools superintendent. Pressures stemming from the COVID pandemic have "led to more superintendents leaving the profession because a lot of them are just burned out. Bear any burden? There has been so much love and support, especially at a time when we have all needed it the most. Contact sports reporter Matt Goul on Twitter (@mgoul) or email (mgoul@cleveland.com). She got a buyout worth $1.1 million in salary, benefits and unused vacation and sick time. Did they have rocky relationships with the School Board or others administrators? - That loyalty reached new highs this year, to him, as the coach, his players and their families petitioned Euclids board of education to reinstate fall sports during the pandemic as neighboring schools began August practices. "There's always only one superintendent in the school district and so your position is very unique," Hall said. "These two board members are acting in collaboration with Ryan Walters who is running for state superintendent of education," Gist wrote. "Leadership is illuminated when there's no roadmap to a solution," Michelle Reid, superintendent of the Northshore School District in Washington, told Newsweek. Its really hard. Hes a data-driven person and he doesnt see where the numbers indicate going in this direction.. He was an administrator in Springfield As superintendents tried to formulate guidance in accordance with state laws while appeasing their school boards, which have become increasingly politicized positions, district leaders were also pulled into a national conversation on race relations. In March 2018, then-Superintendent Charlie Smialek notified the board that he was leaving the district at the end of the academic year to accept the superintendent position at Parma City Schools. Joining the River Trails family was a dream come true and it has been nothing less than a remarkable experience. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Following the abrupt departure of Superintendent Marvin B. Jones II, Christopher A Bedford City School District spokeswoman also declined to comment. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). USD. ), New York will be lucky to have MaryEllen. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I look forward to serving in my role for the remainder of the school year and assisting with a seamless transition. Phone (847) 259-3303, Fax 847-259-3395 "The numbers that are just walking out the door, the numbers that are retiring early and the numbers that are being fired because of the controversies that exist around the country," Domenech said. I texted all of the alumni. Our students are special. FILE - Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow gestures during Rather than continuing forward as the superintendent, I have decided to pursue opportunities outside of a traditional K-12 setting that will allow me to fully engage my passion for education and commitment to improving outcomes for all students without the heavy burdens of district administration, Harrison said in his statement, without elaborating. CHICAGO David O. Rotsky thanked former superintendent Dr. Charles Smialek, who played a role in Rotskys hiring at Euclid, and current superintendent, Christopher Papouras, whom he talked with Sunday evening about his decision. Jeff Rotsky coaches his first game for Euclid on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, against Glenville in Collinwood. It was an incredible six years, Rotsky said. Matt Unke announced his resignation Wednesday as athletic director at Tawas Area High School after his recommendation for the school to cancel fall sports was denied. But even in the face of all that, MaryEllen was able to bring people together and work with us to move a positive, proactive agenda in Hillsborough and across the state., It is now apparent why the Board of Regents did not reach out to stakeholder groups and inform them that she was a candidateif her support for merit pay, the Common Core, Gates Foundation grants, the formulaic dismissal of teachers, and school choice were known, certainly there would have been an outcry from New York parents and teachers who have had more than their fill of test-based reforms. The message of 200,000 Opt Outs has not been heard.. Although the pandemic has shed a light on the mental health of students and educators, there has been little focus on how the individuals tasked with providing such relief have fared on their own. The Kansas City Public Schools superintendent credited with transforming the struggling district is leaving his post. It's actually harder.' Members who voted her out have been on record as criticizing her for board-superintendent tension, her salary and benefits, and constituent complaints about too much high-stakes standardized testing and a lack of services for students with special-needs. On Tuesday, she got a new job a promotion, actually as New York State commissioner of education. EUCLID, Ohio After six seasons at the school, Jeff Rotsky is not returning as Euclids football coach. Perhaps we should ditch the "Starbucks" of plans (issue 111) and start over with a hot cup of home brewed goodness, say, fixing the problems the schools have for $25 million instead of tearing down and starting over for $136 million. Its clear that neither he nor the School Board desired to offer any specifics about his decision. They all come back and share their experiences.. 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