[2], As transportation became easier in the early 1900s, this early school district system was done away with completely, replacing the local primary schools with ones for entire towns Stow opened Union School in 1902. In addition to her academics, Clack has worked with a couple of her friends to form a non-profit organization, Cones for the Climate, to promote environmental change and raise money for environmental groups, including OAR. . The survey on the process will remain open until March 19. Superintendent's Office Business and Finance Facilities Health Services Human Resources Nutrition Services Pupil Personnel Services Teaching and Learning Technology School Committee School Committee Members School Committee Members Terms of Office Calendars 2022-2023 SC Planning Calendar 2022-2023 School Year Calendar Nashoba Regional School District superintendent The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee has voted unanimously to approve "Nashoba Wolves" as the new Nashoba High. Menu. I look forward to leading NRHS and serving the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow.. [20], In 2012, the district began hiring part-time armed school resource officers to work part time in the high school to help both educate the students in safety and directly protect students from threats. [8] Even after the district grew to encompass students starting in kindergarten, pre-highschool students had little exposure to students from the other towns in the district, other than through programs like sports camps, like the Nashoba Summer Baseball Camp, which was founded in 2002. These small schools only taught up to a middle school education. By Nashoba Publishing | PUBLISHED: March 14, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 11, 2019 at 12:00 a.m. SHIRLEY Massachusetts Association of School Committee Search Consultant Mike Gilbert announced the names of the four Ayer Shirley Regional School District superintendent candidate finalists during a brief school committee meeting Tuesday . Buildings for the next generation We have made great progress in updating facilities, including improving maintenance and establishing facility plans. Assistance Program for Lead in School Water, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act), Request for Student's Special Education Record, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), Digital Literacy and Computer Science MA Frameworks, 2022 - 2023 School Committee Meeting Calendar, News/Press Releases from the School Committee, Diversity, Equity, Awareness and Racial Justice, Regional Agreement Amendment Advisory Committee, Inactive Subcommittees / Advisory Committees. "She said they have time (using the 2016 schedule of hiring a superintendent before June) to do a good search," Codianne said. Clenchy was superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District, based in Bolton, from 2016 through 2021. Boynton has worked in secondary education for over 25 years. I thank you and your colleagues for the support that you have provided me over the last five years. She currently serves as the principal at Reading Memorial High School where she has led initiatives to improve school culture and foster social and emotional learning. Parents would be chosen from a lottery after they qualify under the different categories. Salary range increased for Nashoba principal position as hiring search draws to a close, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [3], The Nashoba Regional School District was established in March, 1951 and was originally planned to serve about 400 students. I have walked in your steps, Clenchy said of Nausets recently-approved $132 million high school reconstruction project. Kathleen Boynton was chosen from three finalists. She was previously. Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent SD Shelley Dulsky Melissa Foley-Procko Nashoba Regional School District English Teacher MF Michele Fredette Nashoba Regional School District Health Teacher JF Jon French Nashoba Regional School District Social Studies Teacher Laura Friend Nashoba Regional School District [10], The district also includes education programs for preschoolers. The committee is also meeting on Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m., to deliberate. Monday is posted for 6 [/,/ to reorganize the committee before the 7 p.m. Interview. Superintendent's Office Business and Finance Facilities Health Services Human Resources Nutrition Services Pupil Personnel Services Teaching and Learning Technology School Committee School Committee Members School Committee Members Terms of Office Calendars 2022-2023 SC Planning Calendar 2022-2023 School Year Calendar The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. During her nearly five-year tenure leading the district, Clenchy made critical investments in district facilities and infrastructure, spearheaded an effort to replace or overhaul the Nashoba Regional High School building, implemented free full-day kindergarten, and enhanced professional development initiatives for staff. The district is run by the superintendent and assistant superintendent, who answers to an eleven member school board, which is made up of citizens of the three towns that the district serves. I can tell you her fragrance. NASHOBA 978-779-0539 WWW.NRSD.NET superintendent@nrsd.net Bill Cleary, Director of Facilities Tania Rich, Director of Athletics . For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Nashoba Regional School District . The School Committee had an executive session Wednesday night "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - superintendent of schools.". He cited her service there as interim superintendent when it fell to her to decide, in the early days of the pandemic, whether to allow a long-planned visit by Chinese students from a school about an hour from Wuhan. Principal Boynton will bring the perfect blend of administrative seasoning, academic experience, and strong people skills, coupled with exceptional judgment, to Nashoba Regional High School, Clenchy said. The Nashoba school district serves Bolton, Stow and Lancaster. Leibowitz said Daly was his first choice for her broad experience and involvement with an innovation schools program in her regions elementary schools. She served as a senior associate commissioner with the state . The only rooms that did not, the locker rooms, will not be used. Het CTI-programma, zei Heidi Riccio, de superintendent van Essex Tech, is een uitbreiding van de missie van de school als hulpmiddel, het biedt een basis voor een carrire in het vak en voorziet tegelijkertijd in een behoefte aan personeel. Nashoba Regional School District superintendent. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The committee spent most of the hour-and-a-half meeting Monday night revising the composition, then revising the letter. [4] [5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961 [6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. The Nashoba Regional School District was established in March, 1951 and was originally planned to serve about 400 students. Clenchy has led Nashoba since 2016. Nashoba Regional District superintendent search application set for parents to apply. She holds a masters degree of arts in educational administration/curriculum from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Lindahl, Briere, and regional committee chair Chris Easley will negotiate a one-year contract for Clenchys services. Nashoba school superintendent search committee application work to continue, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Prior to becoming principal at Reading Memorial, she was assistant principal at Bedford High School and earlier held teaching roles at both Brookline High School and Brockton High School. Both are posted below: In an initial vote, Stephen Rubinstein, Mike Horesh, Joseph Gleason, Cohen and Brett Collins voted for Roche, while Mary McCarthy, Karen Devine, Leah Vivirito, Rick Eckel and Sharon Poch voted for Downing. 01 Mar. All rights reserved. A poll of members found support for all three candidates, which led to a discussion of how their particular qualities best suited the position. Nashoba Regional School District. I am so grateful to the outstanding employees across the district, including principals and assistant principals, teachers, librarians, aides, administrative staff, custodians and so many others. Parents in the district value and support their children's education. ORLEANS Pending contract negotiations, Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy will serve as interim superintendent of the Nauset Regional School District for the 2021-22 school year. She has extensive experience as superintendent of several other systems and was one of two senior associate commissioners of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Stow established Hale High School in 1871 after a donation of $5000 from Elijah Hale. 1. . She ticked all the boxes, she said. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Association of School Committees (MASC) as its consultant, at a price not to exceed $13,000, to help with the search. "In that time, with the support of the School Committee, my team and I have been able to create tremendous stability, even as the COVID-19 pandemic over the last eleven months has threatened the health and economic security of residents across the District's three communities. Our application is moving through the Massachusetts School Building Authority funding process. I began in this role five years ago, when things in the District were somewhat unsettled and many issues loomed over its future. He provided some real examples for us to follow. All the candidates were asked who or what had inspired them in their careers, and Clenchys response landed with many. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. Implementation of full-day kindergarten across the district This was a long-sought priority for parents and it required the alignment of major financial and logistical resources. Clenchy came to Nauset from the Nashoba School District, where she was hired as superintendent in 2016. Finally, the community was surveyed in March, and overwhelmingly favored the Wolves by 84%. Home; Departments . The district is a member of MASC and NESDEC, with MASC doing the consultation last time. A new or dramatically upgraded Nashoba Regional High School will be the capstone of these efforts. Nashoba has implemented and made substantial progress on the scope and sequence of curriculum across the district. Brooke Clenchy will become the Nauset Regional School District's interim superintendent on July 1. In her letter of resignation, Clenchy listed accomplishments she is most proud of in her five years, including: implementation of full-day kindergarten; major investments in professional development; improved fiscal performance; and updating buildings for the next generation. The Nashoba Regional School District is comprised of two elementary schools, one PK-8 school, two middle schools, and one high school. This collaborative process has been just one example of how teamwork is at the heart of everything we do in the district, Clenchy stated in the release. May 10th, 2018 - Current Openings Anticipated Vacancies for the 2018 2019 Academic Year Assistant Superintendent Nashoba Regional School District 4 ELL Teacher Hale Middle School . PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBIN DUBIS ZIBRAT. Eventually, Horesh and Cohen agreed to vote for Downing, allowing him to be selected as the new superintendent. Association of School Committees (MASC) as its consultant, at a price not to exceed $13,000, to help with. This ensures that our teachers have access to the latest tools and techniques to educate our students. Superintendent of Schools Brooke Clenchy will be resigning at the end of the current academic year. "He could be a mentor to our Central Office staff and bring lessons from Natick where he implemented a data dashboard system for each student, among other initiatives to our district," said member Amy Cohen. BOLTON - Three candidates including a familiar face have been named finalists for the Nashoba Regional School District superintendent position. Dissent over Downing came over interpretation of some of his comments about "not running too quickly" to special education services, which some took as trying to limit access to special education programs and IEPs. Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. Shortly after 1823, Stow created an academy, aptly named Stow Academy, to teach "the languages and higher branches of English." I wanted to be sure that the School Committee had as much time as possible to make plans for the next school year. However, debate focused on Downing and Roche. Lancaster residents support Mr. Roche and I do, too.". Clenchy would take over for Nauset Superintendent Tom Conrad, who is retiring in June, and could apply for the permanent position if she chooses. 100 Littleton Road. Nashoba Regional School District 12 Green Road Bolton, MA 01740 Grades: 9-12 Opened: 1961 Last renovation: 2001 Square footage: 194,500 Enrollment: 987 . 1:00 BOLTON - Three candidates - including a familiar face - have been named finalists for the Nashoba Regional School District superintendent position. The deadline is March 21 for those parents interested in applying for the committee. Clenchy was hired after a search in 2016 and School Committee Chairman Kathy Codianne brought the documents from that search to help frame the discussion, first at the Personnel Subcommittee, then with the full School Committee. Early students in the area that would eventually become the district were usually taught privately, often by the minister. I believe I am leaving the District in a strong and healthy position, which should be the goal of any superintendent. . By 1789, the town had grown to five school-houses, at which time the state legislature mandated the creation of small school districts that would serve a fraction of a town. The PreK-12 Nashoba Regional School District includes students from the towns of Bolton, Lancaster, and Stow. Nashoba Regional School District Central Office 50 Mechanic Street Bolton, MA 01740 Main Phone: 978-779-0539 Fax: 978-779-5537 Kirk Downing, Ext. According to the job posting for Downing's interim replacement, the appointment will begin on July 1 and end June 30, 2022. Wednesday night, the Nashoba Regional School Committee voted to work with the Mass. Nashoba Regional School District. She had to make that decision (knowing) that powerful people in her region would be opposed (to canceling), he said. A total of 208 will be driving themselves and 131 dropped off, with 10 walkers. Both are posted below: The Nashoba district, which includes Bolton, Lancaster, and Stow, was to appear this week before the MSBA to move a building project to the feasibility stage. The schools and their approximate enrollments are as follows: The district employs approximately 225 certified regular education staff and 80 certified special education staff. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. That search process began in January. Gleason disagreed with his colleagues who supported Downing and had heard it from Lancaster residents. Directions; Parking; Calendar; Working With Us. BOLTON, Mass. Interim Principal Stephen Cullinane said the administrative team and custodians have been labeling halls as one way and figuring out procedures for cleaning. Boynton will assume the principal role following Steve Cullinane, a longtime teacher and assistant principal at NRHS, who has served as interim principal since late 2019. But educators on the committee interpreted the phrase as using intervention to reach students before they needed special education services. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. NASHOBA Regional School District Office of the Superintendent Our Mission . Other work experience includes superintendencies in Ashland (2012-14) and Winchendon (2008-12) as well as a district in Washburn, Maine (2003-07). With a strong sense of accomplishment of the work that my team and I have done in collaboration with the School Committee, I submit my resignation as Superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District effective at the end of the 2020-21 academic year. Nashoba Wolves Posted Date: 11/07/2019. She came across as just a very genuine person. More:Nashoba School Committee votes to retire Chieftain logo. The other finalists wereTimothy McCormick, principal of Northbridge High School; and Michael Pratt, assistant principal of Wachusett Regional High School. Menu. . The time, however, feels right to explore the next chapter of my professional career. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are posted for 7 p.m. Getting Started. In a press release sent to local media, the Nashoba Regional School District announced that Superintendent Brooke Clenchy has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this school year. Previous Next Jump to top of events for this list. I believe Iam leaving the District in a strong and healthy position, which should be the goal of any superintendent.". Then, as students enter the classroom, teachers will spray them again and students will wipe down the desks again. The Mascot Committee eliminated options they felt did not fit the Nashoba ideal. Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. (Photo courtesy Brooke Clenchy) After just a couple of years in that role, she was tapped to fill an acting director's position the U.S. equivalent of superintendent overseeing several community schools in her district. [9] In 2010, a summer theatre camp was started at the high school to help students from the three towns get to know each other. [13] The district got a new superintendent, Michael Wood, to help the district financially recover. We are genuinely excited to have a leader with such passion and vision join our District.. Superintendent's Contract; Stipend Schedule; Substitute Teaching; Unit A Evaluation Procedure; Nutrition Services; Pupil Personnel Services. Nashoba names Kirk Downing to be the next superintendent Jan Gottesman The Item View Comments 0:05 1:07 BOLTON - Two of the three finalists for Nashoba Regional School Committee were. She has also served as superintendent in Ashland and Winchendon as well as Washburn, Maine, and has also led and taught in schools in Canada. "It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD. The Ayer Shirley Regional School Committee selected Adam Renda - currently chief innovation and intervention officer in the Fitchburg Public School District as the next superintendent of schools, with a start date set for July 1. They are supported and assisted in the classroom by approximately 110 certified and non-certified tutors and aides. He went into the classrooms. Joint school committee chair Judy Lindahal, also vice chair of the Eastham School Committee, said she was impressed that Tiano does a week-long residency in each school building. Busing is still a "huge question," with 204 students (or approximately 102 per cohort) needing buses. A committee of administrators and teachers sets the agenda for all early release days, professional development days, and a professional development newsletter. As a principal, I aspire to promote and develop a school culture where high academic standards and innovative instruction are balanced with a whole child perspective, where positive behavior is modeled and celebrated, and where faculty and staff feel supported and rejuvenated in their professional work,Boynton said. 2023 www.telegram.com. 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