Mr. Don Pencille is the Director of Technology for the Aiken County Public School District. He began working for Aiken County in July 2000 and is committed to the success of all students and employees at the secondary level. Meet Kathleen Wied-Vincent, Greendale School Board Member Misko said he's focused on the "ABC's - (A) access and opportunities for students, (B) better support and systems for staff, and (C) cost conscious decisions for residents.". She had previously served Aiken County as a mentor and coach for principals within the District and as Interim Principal at Aiken Scholars Academy. Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer, get your childrens first day of school outfit all picked out, and as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me or any administrator. Board members conducted the search for Olson's replacement with assistance from a consulting group. 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. We will have to live with the construction fencing and parking challenges for a couple of more months. I'm sure you'll find it much more user-friendly and informative, and is better designed to properly showcase our district online. As the Board of Education looks for a new superintendent, the district will be led by Kim Amidzich, Director of Curriculum & Instruction. supports HTML5 video. In 2005, Green received the School Business Manager of the Year award from Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials and the School Safety Coordinator of the Year from the Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Knox transferred to another school district to finish her senior year of high school while Merriett continued "advocating for a racially inclusive atmosphere" in the Greendale School District, the lawsuit said. The role of a school superintendent is broad. 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. 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. Mme R. Cooper - Teacher - French. She oversees the recruitment, employment, support, evaluation, and retention of employees who meet the academic and extracurricular needs of our students. She says Knox was the aggressor in the situation and her daughter never used a racial slur. "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. Should you have any questions, or if you notice something in error, please contact our Communications Specialist, Chris Lilly. We meet regularly with the Park Ridge and Niles Police Departments throughout the school year and to a lesser extent, our fire departments, to regularly discuss school safety. On the state level, Laurence has been involved with the South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators, serving as that organizations president from 2010-2011. 6 Schools 2,698 Students Grades PK-12. She is responsible for administering and supervising the educational programs for half of the districts 21 elementary schools, includingAiken Elementary School, Belvedere Elementary School, Chukker Creek Elementary School, Clearwater Elementary School, East Aiken School of the Arts, Hammond Hill Elementary School, J.D. Greendale School District School District in Greendale, WI. Jennifer Hart is theChief Officer of Human Resources & Administration for the Aiken County Public School District. "If elected, I view the parents/residents of Greendale as my boss. "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. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. The Board selected Dr. Collins with the help of BWP & Associates search consultants. I know these are some heavy topics to begin our school year. Each family can decide their own comfort level regarding which recommendations to follow, and we ask that everyone respects the choices of others. Thank you for taking the time to read these updates. Collins is finishing his sixth year at Maine South. Welcome to the 2022 - 2023 School Year! The lawsuit seeks an order urging the district to reinstate the community group Greendale Coalition for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and to order the district to work with the coalition to provide the annual assemblies at the middle and high school. At the Greendale school board meeting Monday night, Knox, her friends and her mother, Diannia Merriett, spoke, demanding more from the board. He is responsible for administering and supervising the educational programs for half of the districts 21 elementary schools,including ByrdElementary School, Cyril B. Busbee Elementary School, Freedman Early Learning Center, Gloverville Elementary School, Graniteville Elementary School, GreendaleElementary School, Mossy Creek Elementary School, Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School, RedcliffeElementary School, Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary School, and Warrenville Elementary School. superintendent A graduate from the 70s will stop, look around and remark you know, this looks exactly like it did when I went here.. He currently serves on the Board of the South Carolina Association of School Business Officials (SCASBO). Greendale Following months of closed-session meetings related to his contract, Superintendent John Tharp has announced his resignation from the Greendale School District. The reactive approach has led to frustration from all sides," Bock wrote. I know she's not an angel, but she's been backed into a corner.". We're supposed to go to you for help. The bond issue is the first stage of a long-range plan to maintain the legacy of excellence in UCS and carry that well into the future. 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. Ms. Dove monitors, evaluates and manages the development of the school districts curriculum through the curriculum support staff and teacher curriculum writing teams. She served Aiken County Public Schoolsas a District-level content interventionist and school-based instructional coach,and as an elementary and middle school teacher. We accomplish this by nurturing interdependence, appreciation of differences, and care for self and others. Greendale School Were very excited for everyone to see Jefferson with new classrooms, hallways, and places to explore. Strobel, who earned his masters degree and doctorate from UWM, became the interim superintendent of the Greendale School District Aug. 10. 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. Despite genuine attempts by parents and community members to establish such a plan and despite claiming to be the leader of the equity plan rollout, it appears With an educational career spanning more than three decades, Laurence is an experienced administrator dedicated to the Aiken County communitys future. Dr. Olin served with the instructional services department at the Beaufort County School District from 2009 to 2015, and as Director of Educational Evaluation and Assessment for consulting group The Evaluation Network from 2003 to 2009. Next month, an Enrollment Distribution Advisory Committee (EDAC) will begin its work to look at our elementary schools and study future needs based on age of the facilities, safety concerns based on the schools floor plan and overall student enrollment patterns. In April 2019, then-superintendent Gary Kiltz invited Greendale village manager Todd Michaels and Merriett to form the Greendale Coalition for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to address racism in Greendale, the lawsuit said. He understands and appreciates the high level of engagement and passion in Park Ridge-Niles, said Dr. Pearl. The good news is that all of the indoor spaces will be completed, and full-day kindergarten will move ahead as planned. }); Ms. Merry Glenne Piccolino is the Director of Communications and Community Partnerships for the Aiken County Public School District. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). We are embarking on a process that will guide the future viability and excellence of this school district. Dr. Phyllis Gamble serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools for the Aiken County Public School District. "Our family's getting targeted for being a bad family or racist, Tamara said. Wednesday's meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Early Childhood Center, 8200 Greendale Ave., Niles. Who's going to have our back? She is a past president of Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators and a past president of Association of School Business Officials International. Under her leadership, multiple school districts across the state have experienced tremendous leadership development and transformation. Greendale School Board President Joe Crapitto announced the search for a new superintendent in a news release immediately after the school board meeting. Green earned a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and ha an undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Psychology. They are most responsible for the successes of a district and most assuredly responsible when there are failures. The District 64 school board will have a special meeting Wednesday to formally hire Collins. Results will be added and updated as they come in. Results will be added and updated as they come in. The leaders in the race will progress to the general election in April, where Greendale voters will decide who earns the responsibility of serving on the Greendale School Board. Greendale superintendent