Jaime Campos. A high school principal in Michigan is out of a job after an investigation found he changed the grades of dozens of students including his own children, according to a newly-released report . When Morrill High School coach April Ott broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determin, Planners are recommending construction of a new I-80 interchange to accommodate growth in western Sarpy County. The BCEA is interested in creating a conducive learning environment.. Being there to facilitate learning and guide students to set and meet goals is an honor and a privilege.. He also student-coached for the 7th grade track and basketball teams! At a special meeting Monday evening, the Glenwood School Board approved the. Mr. John Fletcher was named Assistant Principal, Glenwood High School, at the Board of Educations April 27th meeting. Visit School Website Download Historical School Report Cards Posted in Academics, General News, Principal's Desk Post navigation. Superintendent Devin Embray said Thursday that Stephens will work through the years end. As Hyliard moves on, Okemos superintendent John Hood has named Andrea Hallead as interim principal, effective November 1, 2021 through the end of this school year. A win tonight against Glenwood (6-4) would put them in the Class AAA title game next week in Montgomery. Principal Hutchinson has since recovered from a broken orbital bone. 2020 LETTER TO PARENTS 6 NOVEMBER 2020. His team won the state title a year ago . Please prepare for the season as it applies to school and transportation. I do know I was hit and had fractured my eye because I did not want to listen to the word, the n word at my residence, Hutchinson describes. Mr. Kwedar is a 2009 graduate of Glenwood High School. There was an error processing your request. The interview committee was impressed with her strong leadership skills, experience with Title IX, and demonstrated ability to lead teams. Now more than ever, your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally. Principal resigns with $40K and pledge of no disparaging words. Shane Stephens submitted the letter of resignation to the Glenwood School Board in a Special Board Meeting Monday, stating the decision was made with a heavy heart yet clear mind.. About his profession, he says, From athletics to academics, my tenure here at Ball-Chatham has allowed me to work with students in many different ways. They initially charged two men with assault, and the principal's stepson with a felony for firing a gun during the street corner melee. In those years, she has had the opportunity to teach 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA, 7th grade Science, Drama 1 & 2, and Public Speaking. While declining specifics, Glenwood School Superintendent Devin Embray tells KMA News Stephens' resignation was due to health issues. Research is spotty, OPS, teachers union agree on new contract with $7,200 boost in base pay, City of Omaha set to begin 156th Street expansion project, Cheetah briefly escapes enclosure at Omaha zoo, Toilet paper identified as major 'forever chemical ' polluter in wastewater, TikTok influencer with 3.9 million followers weighs in on US government ban, Jury visits crime scene in Murdaugh murder trial, Wave of poison attacks on schoolgirls across Iran is raising alarms. Applicants will be narrowed to three to five finalists. The most challenging part of special education are the mountains of paperwork! Russell Tepen, 50, whose resignation was approved Thursday night by the Ball-Chatham School District board, said he is quitting to devote more time to family responsibilities in the Jerseyville area. Next Article > Latest News. Brad is married to Jessieca, and they have three children: Delaney, Zoey, and Payton. He had some health issues that surfaced that he felt he had under control. Embray said that school officials hope to find a new candidate by mid- to late April. She will begin on July 1, 2020. Christine Lehnen, Glenwood Middle School Principal . Embray had high expectations at the time for Stephens, a Stanton-native. You can cancel at any time. The Ball-Chatham Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on February 22 at the Ball-Chatham District Office - 201 Get the latest GHS info in our current newsletter now available here! Ms. Dowis says that she has had the privilege of working in the Ball-Chatham School District for all 11 years of her career. But there are quite a few step, The Omaha Public Schools board approved a new contract with the teachers union on Wednesday. Glenwood, Iowa, principal resigns after. The Ball-Chatham Board of Education approved the appointment of Mrs. Traci Knisley as a Special Education Administrator at Glenwood Elementary and Glenwood High Schools at their March 18th meeting. I enjoy working with students to help them achieve success and prepare them for life after high school, he says. Serving Glenwood Springs and Garfield County, CO, Garfield County Commission urges wolf hunting season to manage population, Luck of the draw: Beer brewer settles in Rifle after coming up dry in Silt, Garfield County commissioners hesitant on modular home production facility aimed at creating workforce, affordable housing, Area schools on security alert again after more apparent hoax threat robocalls, Wednesday letters: Great concerts, support history, misguided comments, parking garage questions, needles work. Please review the following guidelines and make sure that your child follows them if exposed. He received his Bachelor of Science in History Education from Illinois State University in 2001 and then went on to earn a Master of Science in Educational Leadership in 2010 from the University of Illinois at Springfield. CHATHAM Glenwood High School's principal has given notice that he will resign June 30 after one year on the job. Tepen, who is single, said he needs to spend more time at his familys farm in Jersey County, where he grew up. He is married to Emily, and together they have a daughter, Aurelia. We would incur more legal fees and would continue to pay her if we were to go on to litigation, Romens said. The Glenwood school board had considered terminating her contract, citing five allegations: an inappropriate relationship with a district employee, unprofessional conduct, poor judgment, inappropriate use/misuse of district resources and being a poor and ineffective role model. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Cindy Menendez, Equity Coordinator, 103 Central Street, Ste 300, Glenwood, IA 51534, (712) 527-9034 or gcsdequitycoordinator@glenwoodschools.org. Mrs. Traci Knisley, Special Education Administrator, Mr. Brad Kyes, Assistant Principal, College & Career Readiness Counselor, Mrs. Caitlyn Moody, Director of Athletics/Title IX Compliance Officer. His stepson Hurl Beechum says he was also attacked and went in to get his gun, when he sees his father unconscious being hit by two men. The High School serves approximately 600 students in grades 9-12 from the communities of Glenwood, Mineola, Pacific Junction, Silver City and the surrounding area. The Titan Fuel Shrimp Boil & BBQ is back June 8 at the Firefighters Lake Club. The way that everyone has risen to this new way of teaching and learning has really impressed me and reminded me - once again - why my wife and I chose to live here.. Glenwood High School | 1501 E. Plummer, Chatham IL 62629 | P. I am assuring you that I will do my best to ensure a smooth transition of my duties to the newly-appointed person before and after I leave the district.. All sizes. Monday, August 1, 2022. Newman and district officials cannot say negative things about the other, under the agreement. Embray says the district will advertise for all of the vacant positions. He also previously served as a teacher-coach at Farragut and Stanton, and as an assistant principal at Davenport Assumption High School. They're no longer under control at this time, so he felt it was in his best interests to resign.". from the University of Illinois in 2013, and his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Concordia University in Chicago in 2020. Tepen, whose base salary as principal is $110,000 per year, leads a school of about 1,470 students. Social media, in my mind, can provide challenges not only for our students, but professionally as well. Mr. Fletcher has been a teacher in the Ball-Chatham School District for the past 15 years, most recently serving as a 4th grade teacher at GES. Principal Hutchinson tells the story about what happened outside his Glenwood home in September when he overheard a group of young adults using a racial slur. 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Basalt High School Principal Jim Waddick announced at the beginning of the school year that he would be retiring after this year. I am truthfully obligated for the trust, confidence and unwavering support provided form the Glenwood Community School District in broadening my outlook, capacity and potential, he said. In 2018, Mr. Kyes earned his second Master of Science degree in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis on ELL from the University of St. Francis. Before accepting the Glenwood High job, he was an administrator in the Alton school district for five years, including a stint as principal of Alton High School. The Omaha World-Herald says Principal Shane Stephens cited a decline in personal health and failure to meet goals as his reasons. Anderson finished with 13 points off the bench. Here you will find the first installment of the High School Principal's Corner from Principal Cole Albright. As part of that agreement, the district paid Newman $40,000. I would like to point out that I really appreciated every moment of my work at Glenwood Community School District. Please subscribe to keep reading. They say the altercation was fueled by racial aggression. However, working through remote learning has, of course, been challenging at times, but I could not be more proud of our teachers, students, parents, and community! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. We are going to miss him and the positive work he has done, and we will wish him the best.. Rocky Whitworth, the longtime head football coach at Glenwood Springs High School, resigned from the top job Monday. District Home | Athletics | Covid Resources | Curriculum | Directory | Menus | School Information | SEL Resources, (Doors open at 7:30 a.m. each school day). It all started for the. Caitlyn graduated in 2012, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Missouri in St. Louis, earning her Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Education K-12 degree. The parts about the hearing that would've been exonerating did not outweigh the hurt that it would cause me personally and professionally, Newman said. You can cancel at any time. They initially charged two men with assault, and the principal's stepson with a felony for firing a gun during the street corner melee. She then earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2005 from Lincoln Land Community College, where she received the Vice Presidents Award. Parker could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Parkers wife, Anita Parker, also works with the school district as an elementary instructional facilitator in the District Office. He also enjoys spending time with his extended family and friends. Begin masking as soon as you learn you were exposed, Testing is recommended on Day 6 from exposure, If negative test, continue masking through Day 10. As part of that agreement, the district stopped Newmans termination, paid her $40,000 and allowed her to obtain copies of some of her work. The values we instil in boys guide them on their journey to manhood and finding their purpose. In his two seasons as Pike Liberal, White was 20-3. The major challenges in education today include funding from state and federal governments to allow our staff and students to receive all of the materials and technology possible to achieve their greatest potential for success, he believes. The biggest problem with this case is the lack of attention the assailants racial aggression was given, said Deshawne Bird-Sell, Beechums attorney. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). She earned a Bachelors degree in Education in 2007 from Benedictine University, where she also received the Educational Forum Award. If you have no symptoms or your symptoms resolve after 5 days, you can go to work or attend school. In an October interview, Colt McDaniel told KMTV Action 3 News they were using the racial word as slang to another friend, and they were trying to help Hutchinson when Beechum came out with the gun. Stephens was hired in April 2013 to replace Kerry Newman, who resigned in March after reaching a settlement agreement with the district following an investigation that led to the school board formally recommending she be fired. It is rewarding assisting a student as they reach their full potential, especially when their dreams about their future come true., Brad understands that, as there are successes in education, there are challenges as well. The district will begin interviewing seven finalists for the Basalt position on March 17, and will be taking applications for the RFHS principals position until April 4. Copyright 2023 Glenwood Community High School. She will return to Ball-Chatham after serving at Illinois College for the past nine years. John is a Lanphier High School graduate, and earned his Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Illinois, Springfield in 2004. Glenwood HS Graduation Requirements HB410 Attendance Policy Please click on the link below to view Ohio's HB410 Attendance Policy HB410 Attendance Policy Federal Programs, Parent Advisory, & School Improvement Meetings Please click here to view the current schedule for Federal Programs, Parent Advisory, & School Improvement Meetings Read More Contact Dean Olsen: dean.olsen@sj-r.com, 788-1543, twitter.com/DeanOlsenSJR. Dale spent some time thinking about it, and decided it was a decision he wanted to make. Venmo Lori Johnson if youd like to make a donation toward food. Director of Athletics for Internal Operations. Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality, locally relevant journalism. In 14 years as the head coach of the Demon football program, Whitworth led Glenwood to 98 official wins. 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