Information from the Daily Item via the Telegram & Gazette was used in this report. School Committee Chairperson Kathy Codianne praised Clenchy. Boynton earned a bachelors degree from American University, a masters degree in teaching from Boston College, and a masters degree in organizational management from Endicott College. After listening to comments about Brooke from my fellow regional members and Union 54, he said, I am very comfortable with Brooke.. Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. For that search, the superintendent was put on leave and an interim was chosen to fill the position, a part of the job Codianne said she hopes to avoid; she was the person responsible for finding the interim last time. She inherited a central office where there were all new people and she built it up (Nauset will have new positions, and new hires in existing roles, in its central office). The names were announced Wednesday night.. Her work at DESE, from 2014 to 2016, involved a focus on teaching, learning, and program development. The deadline is March 21 for those parents interested in applying for the committee. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBIN DUBIS ZIBRAT. 3. Close. [23] In 2015, the district started a program that provided all eighth graders with Chromebooks in order to enhance the learning experience for students. Educate All Students To Their Full Potential Dr. Curtis Bates, Interim Superintendent George P. King, Jr, Assistant . [7], In first couple of decades of the district, it only served students from grades 9 through 12, with younger students in elementary superintendency union districts. Contact Information - Nashoba Valley Regional Vocational Technical (08520000) People. 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). Current Superintendent Brooke Clenchy gave her notice in February and her final day is May 28. Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. I know how much is ahead.. Clenchy was one of three finalists interviewed April 12 by Nauset's joint school committee, which includes members of the regional committee and of Union 54, which represents the elementary school committees in the four Nauset towns. NATICK Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Innovation Kirk Downing has been hired to lead the Nashoba Regional School District, leaving a hole to fill on Natick Superintendent of Schools Anna Nolin's staff. Clenchy was superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District, based in Bolton, from 2016 through 2021. 4. NASHOBA Regional School District Office of the Superintendent Our Mission . Nashoba Public Schools. 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. I am so glad that it could happen during my tenure. Clenchy said they are focused on kindergarten because that is when students are learning to read, plus it is an easier discussion if the district does not have to worry about time on learning; that criteria, set by the state, begins at grade 1. Follow her on Twitter @zanerazz. When the Ayer Shirley Regional School District School Committee met on Feb. 15, it revisited a topic that hasn't received much airtime: Submitting a statement of . Jeremy Roche, currently a principal at Fitchburg High School; prior to that, he was principal at Nashoba Regional High School from 2007-2011, assistant principal from 1999-2007, and an English teacher from 1996. More than 1,400 people respond to survey to change Nashoba mascot, Nashoba School Committee votes to retire Chieftain logo, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [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. 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. [13] The district got a new superintendent, Michael Wood, to help the district financially recover. Nashoba Wolves Posted Date: 11/07/2019. The High School offers several Advanced Placement courses and an extensive variety of elective courses in all content areas as well as in the performing arts, visual arts, family and consumer science, and technology areas. The only rooms that did not, the locker rooms, will not be used. That search process began in January. "While we are disappointed to lose a leader with such energy and passion, we appreciate Brooke's years of dedication and service to the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow, and her commitment to our mission to education all students to their fullest potential in a safe, caring environment so that they may become critical, creative, reflective thinkers and positive contributors to the global community.". 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. What will the new Nashoba principal earn:Salary range increased for Nashoba principal position as hiring search draws to a close. Kathleen Boynton was chosen from three finalists. "It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD. I believe I am leaving the District in a strong and healthy position, which should be the goal of any superintendent. Fitzgibbons said he was impressed with Dalys comprehensive knowledge of the whole job and that she was extremely well prepared for the interview. Stewarts first choice was Daly, whose regional district is named for three towns in Rhode Island. Nashoba Regional District superintendent search application set for parents to apply. We will get through this pandemic with the knowledge that our students have received the benefit of a comprehensive education, even while learning has been remote for some of these students. He provided some real examples for us to follow. In a 2016 interview with The Item, Clenchy noted she had to hit the ground running, especially with facilities problems. While we are disappointed to lose a leader with such energy and passion, we appreciate Brookes years of dedication and service to the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow,and her commitment to our mission to educate all students to their fullest potential in a safe, caring environment so that they may become critical, creative, reflective thinkers and positive contributors to the global community.. The area maintains its rural character with working farms and commercial apple orchards. May 11th, 2018 - The Mt Ephraim Public School District promotes the idea that learning is the stepping stone to opportunity and the opportunity in tomorrow s . 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 was previously. 2023 www.telegram.com. 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 (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. Nashoba Regional School Committee Accepts Resignation of Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, Chairperson Praises Superintendent as a transformational leader. . . Buildings for the next generation We have made great progress in updating facilities, including improving maintenance and establishing facility plans. Clenchy has led Nashoba since 2016. [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. Noting that he was a teacher who rose through the ranks, she said, He reminded me of someone we have in the position now., Regional committee member John OReilly said he had scored Daly a little bit better on her interview answers than Clenchy, who was a very close second. He made the motion to offer the job to Clenchy. On April 12, Clenchy was named the interim superintendent of the Nauset schools. 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. 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. Students came to this school from across Massachusetts, New England, as well as Louisiana, Maryland, and what would later become Canada. But educators on the committee interpreted the phrase as using intervention to reach students before they needed special education services. 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. We have brought in highly acclaimed national and international speakers. Experience counts. 1:00 BOLTON - Three candidates - including a familiar face - have been named finalists for the Nashoba Regional School District superintendent position. For example, teachers will be asked to spray desks as students are about to leave; those students will wipe down the desks. Click Here for Agendas and Meeting Materials. This ensures that our teachers have access to the latest tools and techniques to educate our students. February 24, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. The Nashoba Regional School District is a school district that is based in Bolton, Massachusetts and also serves the towns of Lancaster and Stow. By: A stakeholder survey was posted via social media and on the schools website in December where students, families, alumni, faculty, and community members had the opportunity to voice their ideas for the new mascot. [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. Teachers would choose through a separate process as well. "A child is what a child is. The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. Association of School Committees (MASC) as its consultant, at a price not to exceed $13,000, to help with. We are genuinely excited to have a leader with such passion and vision join our District.. In her letter of resignation, Clenchy listed accomplishments she is most proud of in her five years, including: implementation of full-day kindergarten; major investments in professional development; improved fiscal performance; and updating buildings for the next generation. Clenchy was appointed superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District in August 2016, after serving as Senior Associate Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and previously as superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. 2. All the candidates were asked who or what had inspired them in their careers, and Clenchys response landed with many. The district is committed to providing ongoing relevant professional development activities for all teachers. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are posted for 7 p.m. Home; Departments . "I am so grateful to the outstanding employees across the district, including principals and assistant principals, teachers, librarians, aides, administrative staff, custodians and so many others," Clenchy said in her resignation letter. [18][19] Another space saving measure has been to add portable classrooms. Initially teaching was done in private houses, but in 1733, three school-houses were built. The residents of the three communities are also vitally concerned with education, support the schools financially and help to maintain an active community volunteer program. Busing is still a "huge question," with 204 students (or approximately 102 per cohort) needing buses. ($ 125,000), Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District ($ 110,000), Nashoba Valley . However, debate focused on Downing and Roche. [14], The district participated in a school choice program that was ended in 2015, due to a lack of space available for incoming students, especially in the high school, although already enrolled students were allowed to remain. Clenchy came to Nauset from the Nashoba School District, where she was hired as superintendent in 2016. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. 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 A weekly community newspaper serving Stow, Mass. Clenchy became the superintendent in August 2016, after serving as senior associate commissioner of the Mass. "It makes it so many of those kids do not need an evaluation because it's been remediated.". "What he was talking about is all the things that can come before that evaluation process that can happen in kindergarten, first grade, and keep going, that responds to intervention, using data, and using professional learning groups to analyze that data and make instructional plans for kids," said Devine. I think its fair to say that the faculty, staff and especially students are excited about this decision to create a mascot and team name that everyone can embrace, stated Interim Principal Steve Cullinane. Clenchy would take over for Nauset Superintendent Tom Conrad, who is retiring in June, and could apply for the permanent position if she chooses. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. Then, as students enter the classroom, teachers will spray them again and students will wipe down the desks again. In other business, the committee approved signing the design enrollment certification for the Mass. 100 Littleton Road. Through the concerted efforts of my team, we created new procedures and protocols for financial reporting in every department. Clenchy selected Boynton after interviewing three finalists chosen by a Screening Committee comprised of parents, staff and students. Wood presented the letter at the Oct. 28 School Committee meeting. . Here are the accomplishments over the last five years about which I am proudest. In the coming weeks, the marketing agency will develop visual identifiers and draft logos for the Nashoba Wolves and distribute a final survey for high school students to indicate a preference on logo designs. Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. Codianne said she spoke with the district's MASC field representative, Dorothy Presser, who knows the district and feels they can "hit the ground running" on the superintendent search. This year's Worcester County Superintendents' AssociationScholar Award was given to Miranda Clack, of Stow, who has earned a 4.96 weighted GPA, which Clenchy said is the highest ever seen at Nashoba. The former was split 5-4 in favor of Clenchy while Union 54 was unanimous in its support for her. The original Hale building burned down in 1963 and was rebuilt in 1964. I wanted to be sure that the School Committee had as much time as possible to make plans for the next school year. Nashoba Regional School District superintendent. All rights reserved. "Superintendent Clenchy has been a transformational leader whose work has led to meaningful improvements to learning, district operations and physical environment for our students and staff," Codianne wrote. Nashoba Regional School District superintendent The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee has voted unanimously to approve "Nashoba Wolves" as the new Nashoba High. BOLTON - Three candidates including a familiar face have been named finalists for the Nashoba Regional School District superintendent position. She was the first person who said, Brooke, you take this little group of students over here, and I want you to work them on this. That initial inspiration has driven me all those years later. Clenchy also cited the daily inspiration of her staff, communities, and students. 3002 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Todd Maguire, Ext. Directions; Parking; Calendar; Working With Us. It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD. Log In. The area is also home to excellent golf courses, both public and private. In September, 2002, the district eliminated media specialists (ie. 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 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. In that time, with the support of the School Committee, my team and I have been able to create tremendous stability, even as theCOVID-19 pandemic over the last eleven months has threatened the health and economic security of residents across the Districts three communities. All rights reserved. Gail Briere, who chaired the search committee and is chair of Union 54, was among those who ranked Tiano tops. 439670 Hwy 144 East Nashoba, Oklahoma 74558 Phone: 918-755-4343 Fax: 918-755-4418. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. In the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, Boynton oversaw the transition to a hybrid learning model. Stow established Hale High School in 1871 after a donation of $5000 from Elijah Hale. The committee voted for a 15-member committee consisting of the following:one elementary school teacher; one middle school teacher; one high school teacher; one central office staff; one principal; one parent with an elementary school child; one parent with a middle school child; one parent with a high school child; one parent with a child in special education; one parent with experience that would bring a diversity and inclusion perspective on a candidate; one town administrator; and four School Committee members. Superintendent's Reports Nashoba Notable Awards Upcoming District Meetings Click Here for Agendas and Meeting Materials 01 Mar Wednesday 12:30PM - 2:00PM Audit Advisory Meeting 01 Mar Wednesday 6:00PM - 6:30PM Budget and Warrant Subcommittee Meeting 01 Mar Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM School Committee Meeting 06 Mar Monday 7:00PM - 8:00PM Improved fiscal performance The state of budgeting, auditing, financial controls and Information Technology (IT)infrastructure needed improvement when I arrived in the 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, wrote Clenchy in her resignation letter. 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