Contact us at The Cape Cod Chronicle, 60C Munson Meeting Way. 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. More:Nashoba school superintendent search committee application work to continue. 4. The first record of schooling in Stow dates to December 13th, 1714, when a schoolmaster was chosen. 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. 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 Busing is still a "huge question," with 204 students (or approximately 102 per cohort) needing buses. A letter is being sent out, Wednesday, March 16, Chairman Kathy Codianne said, to parents after the committee met March 15 to finalize the letter and an application form. The names were announced Wednesday night.. 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. She has also overseen the districts response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote learning initiatives to ensure the continuity of educational services during the public health crisis.Superintendent Clenchy has been a transformational leader whose work has led to meaningful improvements to learning, district operations and the physical environment for our students and staff, said Kathy Codianne, School Committee Chairperson. The Nashoba Regional School District was established in March, 1951 and was originally planned to serve about 400 students. [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. The vote April 7 followed a thoughtful, collaborative process to explore mascot ideas from the broader school community and to retire the Chieftains nickname. Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy announced that the Nashoba Regional High School building project eligibility period is expected to be wrapped up and reviewed. Buildings for the next generation We have made great progress in updating facilities, including improving maintenance and establishing facility plans. She had to make that decision (knowing) that powerful people in her region would be opposed (to canceling), he said. 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. 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. 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. NRSD Superintendent Brooke Clenchy resigns, Vol. Nashoba Regional School District Central Office 50 Mechanic Street Bolton, MA 01740 Main Phone: 978-779-0539 Fax: 978-779-5537 Kirk Downing, Ext. Major new investments in professional development We created District Improvement Plans to further professionalize and formalize our educator professional development program. The Cape Cod Chronicle is an independent weekly newspaper covering the towns of Chatham, Harwich and Orleans, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. NASHOBA 978-779-0539 WWW.NRSD.NET superintendent@nrsd.net Bill Cleary, Director of Facilities Tania Rich, Director of Athletics . BOLTON - After more than a year, a permanent principal has been named at Nashoba Regional High School, effective July 1. I thank you and your colleagues for the support that you have provided me over the last five years. All rights reserved. [4][5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961[6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. 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. [4] [5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961 [6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. Nashoba school superintendent search committee application work to continue, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "I began in this role five years ago, when things in the DIstrict were somewhat unsettled and many issues loomed over its future," Clenchy wrote in her letter of resignation to the School Committee chairman. Clenchy's contract was also the subject of the "new business" section of the meeting agenda. 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). 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. Gleason disagreed with his colleagues who supported Downing and had heard it from Lancaster residents. Reach her at 508-626-3919 or zrazzaq@wickedlocal.com. [11], In the early 2000s, the district faced some financial issues. The first inspiration for me was my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Moore, she said. 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. Clenchy became the superintendent in August 2016, after serving as senior associate commissioner of the Mass. She is a really strong package., On the motion to offer the job to Clenchy, regional committee members Ed Brookshire, Tom Fitzgibbons, Steve Leibowitz, and Richard Stewart voted no. 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. 978-692-4711. 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. They are supported and assisted in the classroom by approximately 110 certified and non-certified tutors and aides. According to the job posting for Downing's interim replacement, the appointment will begin on July 1 and end June 30, 2022. But they also felt that Roche might be able to better inspire and connect with the community. BOLTON - Three candidates including a familiar face have been named finalists for the Nashoba Regional School District superintendent position. 439670 Hwy 144 East Nashoba, Oklahoma 74558 Phone: 918-755-4343 Fax: 918-755-4418. I think were looking for regional experience. 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. In September, 2002, the district eliminated media specialists (ie. School Building Authority, the next step as the district moves toward a new high school with state funding contributing to the project. This ensures that our teachers have access to the latest tools and techniques to educate our students. 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. In the fall, Nashoba enlisted the support of HEARD Strategy and Storytelling, a local marketing agency that donated its services to help with the rebranding process. Nashoba Public Schools. Nashoba Regional School Committee Accepts Resignation of Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, Chairperson Praises Superintendent as a transformational leader. Experience counts. Wood presented the letter at the Oct. 28 School Committee meeting. Nashoba Regional School District. The other finalists wereTimothy McCormick, principal of Northbridge High School; and Michael Pratt, assistant principal of Wachusett Regional High School. 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. A unique new course called Science and Engineering is designed so that students may integrate and apply science and engineering concepts. But educators on the committee interpreted the phrase as using intervention to reach students before they needed special education services. The Nashoba Regional School Committee has voted to accept Superintendent Michael Wood's resignation effective June 30, 2016. A search for Conrads permanent successor will begin in the fall. 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. We are genuinely excited to have a leader with such passion and vision join our District.. The Mascot Committee eliminated options they felt did not fit the Nashoba ideal. Its fitting that our community has chosen Wolves whose packs are known for their teamwork as well as their individual strengths as the new symbol of Nashoba Regional High School., More:More than 1,400 people respond to survey to change Nashoba mascot. 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. . Her communication style was really important. Audit Advisory Meeting. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Beth Choquette, the principal at the Bridge Street School in Northampton, a position she has held since 2012; her original classroom experience was as a music teacher; Kirk Downing, currently the assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and innovation at the Natick Public Schools, a job he has held since 2018; and. 439670 Hwy 144 East Nashoba, Oklahoma 74558 Phone: 918-755-4343 Fax: 918-755 . Prior to that, she led and taught in schools in Canada. 0:57 BOLTON - The Nashoba Regional School District will not be participating in the School Choice program in the 2022-2023 school year, but Superintendent Kirk Downing asked that the. 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 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 Committee then held student voice sessions, inviting all high school and middle school students to join the virtual meetings to brainstorm ideas to further narrow the choices to two options - the Wolves or the Golden Bears. I know how much is ahead.. Nashoba Regional School District 2022-2023 School Year Calendar SCHOOL HOURS According to the Massachusetts Lawyer Diary and Manual "In addition to dates notes, observant Jews celebrate the second, seventh, and eighth days of Passover; the second, eighth and ninth days of Sukkot; The announcement came fromNashoba Regional School District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy. 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. Both are posted below: School Committee Chairperson Kathy Codianne praised Clenchy. Stewarts first choice was Daly, whose regional district is named for three towns in Rhode Island. Current Nashoba Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, who has held the post since August 2016, announced she was resigning in February, with her final day being May 28. In other business, the committee approved signing the design enrollment certification for the Mass. At the joint school committee meeting Monday, Clenchy and the two other finalists, Chariho (R.I.) Regional School District Assistant Superintendent Jane Daley and Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Frank Tiano answered a series of questions that each received 15 minutes before their interviews. 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. 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. The PreK-12 Nashoba Regional School District includes students from the towns of Bolton, Lancaster, and Stow. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 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. Nashoba Regional School District (NRSD) Agreement Contact Info Phone: Main phone: 978-779-0539 Address: District Central Office 50 Mechanic Street Bolton, MA 01740 United States See map: Google Maps News & Announcements Superintendent Downing's October 7, 2022 Update July 2021 High School Building Project Update Schools Calendar January [12] In October, the next month, the state put the finances of the district under the control of the state government due to a $3.4 million deficit. By: BOLTON - After more than a year, a permanent principal has been named at Nashoba Regional High School, effective July 1. There is never an easy time to leave a job. It has taught us that we can leverage technology to deliver education that is comparable to in-person learning.". [3] The new high school had an innovative "Curriculum Materials Center" that had a focus on electronic media, which was new at the time. In accordance with that contract, her resignation is scheduled to take effect at the end of the current academic year. That search process began in January. 2023 www.wickedlocal.com. Leibowitz said Daly was his first choice for her broad experience and involvement with an innovation schools program in her regions elementary schools. Parents would be chosen from a lottery after they qualify under the different categories. The form is to be on the district website and includes informational questions to determine parents background and which category they would qualify for. Clenchy also worked for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from 2014 to 2016. A poll of members found support for all three candidates, which led to a discussion of how their particular qualities best suited the position. Getting Started. Parents in the district value and support their children's education. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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 . 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. [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. Im grateful and excited for this opportunity and for the trust that Superintendent Clenchy has placed in me. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. The names were announced Wednesday night. Finally, the community was surveyed in March, and overwhelmingly favored the Wolves by 84%. From inspiring speakers, including our very own Nashoba graduates and faculty, to interactive workshops, we'll explore new ideas, techniques, and innovative practices to deepen our understanding and hone our craft in a collective effort to bring our Strategic Plan to life and create an even stronger learning experience for our students. Contact Information - Nashoba Valley Regional Vocational Technical (08520000) People. "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. Follow her on Twitter @zanerazz. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Home; Departments . Current Nashoba Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, who has held the post since August 2016, announced she was resigning in February, with her final day being May 28. . Current Superintendent Brooke Clenchy gave her notice in February and her final day is May 28. Fitzgibbons said he was impressed with Dalys comprehensive knowledge of the whole job and that she was extremely well prepared for the interview. Ed Maroney, Brooke Clenchy is the choice for interim superintendent of the Nauset Regional School District. Correspondingly, each school-house was turned into a district. The three picturesque and attractive communities are located 20 miles northeast of Worcester, and 40 miles west of Boston, with easy access off Interstates 495 and 190. The groups quoted prices of $9,500, $12,966 and $19,500 respectively. Nashoba Regional School Committee members appreciated Downing's district administration experience, noting he had completed a 300-hour internship under the guidance ofNolin. 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. . BOLTON - A help wanted sign is going up at the Nashoba Regional School District. Just as she began, for example, asbestos and lead paint were discovered in the Bolton buildings. . The School Committee is expected to initiate a professional search for Clenchy's replacement and will be discussing that at its Feb. 10 meeting. All rights reserved. Information from the Daily Item via the Telegram & Gazette was used in this report. 3. In surveys, parents will be asked about driving students, if needed, to help with the bus situation. Close. The Nashoba Regional School Committee is expected to initiate a professional search for Clenchys replacement and will be discussing that at its Feb. 10 meeting. 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. e district employs approximately 225 certified regular education staff and 80 certified special education staff. 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. 978-392-0570. dpigeon@nashobatech.net. I have walked in your steps, Clenchy said of Nausets recently-approved $132 million high school reconstruction project. 2. Superintendent Brooke Clenchy announced her intention to leave at the end of the school year; the notice was required as part of her contract. ED MARONEY PHOTO. 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