"And, while the school district has done a good job overall in dealing with the Covid pandemic, three of my opponents, with the backing of the Teacher's Union have decided that they do not wish to move forward to normalcy any time soon," Novinska said. Dr. Yarborough is the Director of Maintenance and Operations for the Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD). University of South Carolina Aiken Bachelor of Arts in Education University of South Carolina Master of Education, Educational Administration. The Greendale School Board approved Tharp's resignation and an undisclosed settlement agreement in a 4-1 vote during a meeting on Monday, June 15. In October 2019, the district responded to the plaintiffs' appeal with a letter that described the district's commitment to the coalition and its commitment of $25,000 per year toward the action plan. All rights reserved. Eric Jeffcoat serves as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools for theAiken County Public School District. Im excited to see students and staff in their new classrooms! After spending 31 Utica Community Schools, in partnership with our community, will empower students to positively transform their future and the world. Prior to his time in school administration, he served as an extended school year site director, and supported students as a school counselor and special education coordinator at Aiken High School. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. She joined Aiken County Public Schools and the Department of Human Resources in May, and also provides district leadership through service to our community and schools. University of South Carolina Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Masters of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision University of South Carolina Educational Specialist in Educational Administration Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Administration. He was named as the 2019-20 Aiken County Public School Districts Principal of the Year, and implemented the Mandarin Chinese partial immersion program at Belvedere Elementary School. Greendale School District communications coordinator Kitty Goyette said April 14 the district hasn't been served with the complaint and said the district doesn't comment on pending litigation. The community group People Advocating Greendale Equity, Diannia Merriett and Chanese Knox are plaintiffs in the suit, filed March 31 in Milwaukee County Circuit Court against the Greendale School District. "As a school board member, I would develop partnerships with local educational programs to help give the district a better avenue for hiring new graduates," Hughes said. Awards include the Robert E. Alexander Outstanding K-12 Administrator of the Year, the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators State Leadership Award, and the South Carolina Improvement Council Advocate of the Year. "We are really struggling to make sure that we have coverage in every classroom," Greendale School Superintendent Kim Amidzich said. While the celebrations vary, there is one consistent piece that invariably happens. The Consolidated School District of Aiken County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of educational services for students and, accordingly, does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, sex, age, alienage, national origin, or marital status. Dr. William Hughes, who announced his resignation, has served the district as superintendent since 1996 and is leaving to work as director of leadership development withSchools That CanMilwaukee. After an internal investigation, the district entered a settlement agreement with Merriett and Knox in which the district committed to support students who were racially harassed and work with community members, including PAGE, to provide annual assemblies for the district's middle and high school students on race and diversity topics in exchange for Merriett and Knox dismissing their complaint, the release said. Furthermore, I'm concerned with adopting new standards that will most likely change over the next year. The District 64 Board of Education will approve the employment of Dr. Ben Collins as Superintendent at a special meeting on Wednesday, May 3rd, at 6:00 pm in the Hendee rooms at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center. Fewer people attended this week's meeting, however, and none offered any public comment related to his contract. Greendale School District Superintendent John Tharp resigns State University of New York at Fredonia Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science University of Louisville Master of Administration University of Louisville Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development. Assistant Superintendent of Middle and High Schools' Secretary. Dr. Sal Minolfo is the Director of Administration for the Aiken County Public School District. She and Merriett subsequently filed a complaint with the school district, according to a news release from the ACLU of Wisconsin. After twelve years as a teacher and assistant principal in Edgefield County Public Schools, Laurence moved to Aiken County in 1998, assuming the role as principal at Cyril B. Busbee Elementary. The plaintiffs also said students of color are still reporting racial harassment and discrimination in Greendale schools, "including 5 documented reports of hate speech during the first two quarters of the 2022-23 school year," the release said. Kiltz said, in part, "I see this as a great opportunity for our students, parents and community to engage in healthy conversation about race.". She served Aiken County Public Schoolsas a District-level content interventionist and school-based instructional coach,and as an elementary and middle school teacher. "I have seen schools both succeed and fail, and I know the importance of school leadership to increasing the quality of education for its community," Misko said in a statement. Postell also served in the United States Army Field Artillery as a Fire Direction Officer, Fire Support Officer and Battery Supply Officer. During a 26-year career in education, he has served as a science teacher at Aiken Middle School, as a building principal in the Marlboro County School District, and as a social studies teacher and math teacher at Leavelle McCampbell Middle School. He will officially join District 64 on July 1st. I have a multicultural family. Were very excited for everyone to see Jefferson with new classrooms, hallways, and places to explore. The construction crews have been working around-the-clock throughout the summer to have our new spaces ready to go for the beginning of the year. Very rare May snow expected Monday with rain and wind. (opens in new window), Follow us on Twitter! He was then promoted to the Division Coordinator for Fine Arts, Physical Education, Family & Consumer Science, and one of the 504 Coordinators. He will officially join In December 2021, the Greendale School Board stopped the committee's work and reallocated funds from the action plan "to other district programs," the lawsuit said. After the district failed to provide a written response to Knox and Merriet's initial complaint within 90 days, as required by state law, the two filed an appeal in July 2019 with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Coronavirus: Greendale, Mequon, Waukesha schools going virtual She also serves as chair of the Ruth Patrick Science and Education Center Advisory Board and as a district director of the South Carolina Science Council. It is the type of moment that future generations will talk about when they gather to celebrate 100-year diamond anniversaries. }); Ms. Merry Glenne Piccolino is the Director of Communications and Community Partnerships for the Aiken County Public School District. We will have to live with the construction fencing and parking challenges for a couple of more months. Greendale School Board president Joe Crapitto said Amidzich has been a valued district employee over the 20 years she has worked in the district. You may be aware that Illinois adopted new sex education standards last spring, in order to align with the national standards in this subject area. Greendale School She is a past president of Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators and a past president of Association of School Business Officials International. Dr. Kate Olin is the Director of Accountability and Assessment for the Aiken County Public School District. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. University of South Carolina Aiken Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting. "Josh still has siblings at Greendale High School so it's a really exciting experience for us," Amidzich WebAbout Greendale Public School History of Greendale Public School Mr. Larry Koerner has graciously prepared this record of the history of Greendale School. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The district's lawyer told Merriett and Knox's lawyer that the district's student equity team was now involved in planning student events. They will look at us with the same level of respect and appreciation that we feel for those who built this school district decades ago. Unofficial results as of 9:36 p.m. on Tuesday. "Children learn better when they aren't hungry or worried about being bullied by a child in their class. (opens in new window), download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software, District 64 Board to confirm Dr. Ben Collins as next superintendent. We are very excited this year to offer the inaugural class of full-day kindergarten in District 64! We are far from racist.". Ally says she called police and the girls were ticketed and fined. Mr. Don Pencille is the Director of Technology for the Aiken County Public School District. STARS Honored At Aiken County Public Schools Annual Employee Dr. Collins is wrapping up his sixth year as the Principal at Maine South High School, where hes provided vision and leadership for 310 staff members and 2,500 students. Racial harassment is continuing in the Greendale School District, and the district isn't living up to an agreement to address the issue, according to a lawsuit. We are now blessed to have Kim Amidzich," Kobleska wrote. Mr. Postell supervises eight high schools, the Districts career center and the Center For Innovative Learning at Pinecrest. 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Dr. Yarborough has extensive experience in educational leadership at the classroom, school, and district levels in a career covering nearly three decades. ""Greendale Schools takes every matter of racial hate speech seriously and acts against any statement of injustice, racism, and hate toward our students, staff and community. Collins previously was an administrator at Maine West High School in Des Plaines and a teacher and administrator at Batavia High School. As Greendale's superintendent, Gary Kiltz spent nearly $10,000 on personal purchases with a district credit card, board president says Christopher Kuhagen Milwaukee I'm sure you'll find it much more user-friendly and informative, and is better designed to properly showcase our district online. The University of Maryland-Baltimore County Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Augusta State University Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Augusta University Doctoral Candidate in Education Innovation and Curriculum Instruction.