Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. Brooke Clenchy will become the Nauset Regional School District's interim superintendent on July 1. The Cape Cod Chronicle is an independent weekly newspaper covering the towns of Chatham, Harwich and Orleans, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. 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. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Nashoba Regional School District . A committee of administrators and teachers sets the agenda for all early release days, professional development days, and a professional development newsletter. 439670 Hwy 144 East Nashoba, Oklahoma 74558 Phone: 918-755-4343 Fax: 918-755 . I know how much is ahead.. Related Links: Nashoba Valley Regional Vocational Technical. The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. Early students in the area that would eventually become the district were usually taught privately, often by the minister. Downing's appointment is subject to successful negotiations on a contract. By Nashoba Publishing | PUBLISHED: March 14, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 11, 2019 at 12:00 a.m. SHIRLEY Massachusetts Association of School Committee Search Consultant Mike Gilbert announced the names of the four Ayer Shirley Regional School District superintendent candidate finalists during a brief school committee meeting Tuesday . 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 Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent SD Shelley Dulsky Melissa Foley-Procko Nashoba Regional School District English Teacher MF Michele Fredette Nashoba Regional School District Health Teacher JF Jon French Nashoba Regional School District Social Studies Teacher Laura Friend Nashoba Regional School District 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. "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. 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. Students came to this school from across Massachusetts, New England, as well as Louisiana, Maryland, and what would later become Canada. "A child is what a child is. I have walked in your steps, Clenchy said of Nausets recently-approved $132 million high school reconstruction project. 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. 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. [3] The new high school had an innovative "Curriculum Materials Center" that had a focus on electronic media, which was new at the time. I began in this role five years ago, when things in the District were somewhat unsettled and many issues loomed over its future. 50 Mechanic Street, Bolton, MA 01740; 978.779.0539 . This ensures that our teachers have access to the latest tools and techniques to educate our students. 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. A major emphasis of the district's professional development plan is on curriculum and instruction. She makes people feel comfortable, yet you know shes in charge., Schumacher noted that Clenchy has direct experience with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), is familiar with school choice, has experience working with and mentoring principalsand has also worked with DESE. School Building Authority, the next step as the district moves toward a new high school with state funding contributing to the project. In other business, the committee approved signing the design enrollment certification for the Mass. I am so glad that it could happen during my tenure. The School Committee will attend virtual visits to the candidates' districts, then the three will visit the district during the day and be interviewed by the committee at night: Choquette on Monday, May 24; Downing on Tuesday, May 25; and Roche Wednesday, May 26. "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. 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. In the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, Boynton oversaw the transition to a hybrid learning model. After listening to comments about Brooke from my fellow regional members and Union 54, he said, I am very comfortable with Brooke.. Clenchy came to Nauset from the Nashoba School District, where she was hired as superintendent in 2016. Wood presented the letter at the Oct. 28 School Committee meeting. 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. Along with the comprehensive core curriculum at each school, a broad range of programs including art, music, computer technology, and a comprehensive health program is offered at all levels K-8. The district is studying getting kindergarteners back into classrooms and this week sent a survey out to parents. The school used the building and grounds of Stow Academy until 1903, when the building was rebuilt. He went into the classrooms. Joint school committee chair Judy Lindahal, also vice chair of the Eastham School Committee, said she was impressed that Tiano does a week-long residency in each school building. 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. [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. The names were announced Wednesday night. 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 Nashoba Regional School District (Nashoba District or NRSD) is a school district that is based in Bolton, Massachusetts (USA) and also serves the towns of Lancaster and Stow. [10], The district also includes education programs for preschoolers. at The Cape Cod Chronicle, 60C Munson Meeting Way, New Owners: Expect Retail Business In Former Flower Shop, New Owner Looks To Build Upon Nauset Farms Success, Monomoy Theatre Owner Sues Town; Seeks Reversal Of Orders Denying Houses, Too Soon To Plan For Bridge Replacements, Lower Cape Officials Say. The Nashoba school district serves Bolton, Stow and Lancaster. I thought he was very reflective honest and transparent I liked his connection with kids. 1. I can tell you her fragrance. Zane Razzaq writes about education. Nashoba Regional School Committee members appreciated Downing's district administration experience, noting he had completed a 300-hour internship under the guidance ofNolin. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. . 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. 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. 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 "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.". [22], In 2013, the district instituted a bring your own device program, allowing high school students to bring their personal electronic devices for use in education. [4] [5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961 [6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. It has taught us that we can leverage technology to deliver education that is comparable to in-person learning. The names were announced Wednesday night.. In accordance with that contract, her resignation is scheduled to take effect at the end of the current academic year. "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. For example, teachers will be asked to spray desks as students are about to leave; those students will wipe down the desks. Current Superintendent Brooke Clenchy gave her notice in February and her final day is May 28. 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 . She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. Parents would be chosen from a lottery after they qualify under the different categories. "He could be a mentor to our Central Office staff and bring lessons from Natick where he implemented a data dashboard system for each student, among other initiatives to our district," said member Amy Cohen. The Nashoba Regional School Committee has voted to accept Superintendent Michael Wood's resignation effective June 30, 2016. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are posted for 7 p.m. Educate All Students To Their Full Potential Dr. Curtis Bates, Interim Superintendent George P. King, Jr, Assistant . Monday is posted for 6 [/,/ to reorganize the committee before the 7 p.m. Interview. [9] In 2010, a summer theatre camp was started at the high school to help students from the three towns get to know each other. Prior to that, she led and taught in schools in Canada. In a 2016 interview with The Item, Clenchy noted she had to hit the ground running, especially with facilities problems. Home; Departments . The announcement came fromNashoba Regional School District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy. [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. Dissent over Downing came over interpretation of some of his comments about "not running too quickly" to special education services, which some took as trying to limit access to special education programs and IEPs. 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. [15][16][17] It had been proposed and turned down in previous years, due to concerns that the district needed the extra funding provided by the program and that siblings of school choice students should be allowed to attend the same school. Stewarts first choice was Daly, whose regional district is named for three towns in Rhode Island. "The time, however, feels right to explore the next chapter of my professional career. The committee is also meeting on Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m., to deliberate. He cited her service there as interim superintendent when it fell to her to decide, in the early days of the pandemic, whether to allow a long-planned visit by Chinese students from a school about an hour from Wuhan. Nashoba Regional School District Central Office 50 Mechanic Street Bolton, MA 01740 Main Phone: 978-779-0539 Fax: 978-779-5537 Kirk Downing, Ext. They are supported and assisted in the classroom by approximately 110 certified and non-certified tutors and aides. Superintendent's Reports; Nashoba Notable Awards; Upcoming District Meetings. February 24, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. 2023 www.telegram.com. The groups quoted prices of $9,500, $12,966 and $19,500 respectively. 978-692-4711. Interim Principal Stephen Cullinane said the administrative team and custodians have been labeling halls as one way and figuring out procedures for cleaning. Child Find; Nashoba Regional School Committee Accepts Resignation of Superintendent Brooke Clenchy, Chairperson Praises Superintendent as a transformational leader. Experience counts. A search for Conrads permanent successor will begin in the fall. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. BOLTON - A help wanted sign is going up at the Nashoba Regional School District. Click Here for Agendas and Meeting Materials. On April 12, Clenchy was named the interim superintendent of the Nauset schools. "In his interview, he stated Nashoba is fertile ground ripe with nutrients and he feels he'd be a good fit for us.". Clenchy's contract was also the subject of the "new business" section of the meeting agenda. I look forward to leading NRHS and serving the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow.. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee has voted unanimously to approve Nashoba Wolves as the new Nashoba High School mascot and team name, according to a press release from District Superintendent Brooke Clenchy. The first record of schooling in Stow dates to December 13th, 1714, when a schoolmaster was chosen. Nashoba Public Schools. I believe I am leaving the District in a strong and healthy position, which should be the goal of any superintendent. 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). Buildings for the next generation We have made great progress in updating facilities, including improving maintenance and establishing facility plans. A unique new course called Science and Engineering is designed so that students may integrate and apply science and engineering concepts. 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 . BOLTON The process of selecting a new superintendent of schools is moving toward selection of a screening committee. 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. Lancaster residents support Mr. Roche and I do, too.". The deadline is March 21 for those parents interested in applying for the committee. What will the new Nashoba principal earn:Salary range increased for Nashoba principal position as hiring search draws to a close. Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. 2. 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. 100 Littleton Road. "She said they have time (using the 2016 schedule of hiring a superintendent before June) to do a good search," Codianne said. Wednesday 12:30PM - 2:00PM. Close. ($ 125,000), Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District ($ 110,000), Nashoba Valley . The area is also home to excellent golf courses, both public and private. Each room will have a HEPA filter, despite the fact the ventilation system met health standards. The survey on the process will remain open until March 19. Boynton has worked in secondary education for over 25 years. She was previously. Downing, who starts his new job on July 1, has worked in the Natick district since 2019. Follow her on Twitter @zanerazz. She didnt seem to flinch.. Nashoba Regional School District. He provided some real examples for us to follow. [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. The process was guided by a Mascot Committee composed of administrators, teachers, coaches, alumni, and high school students. 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 50 Mechanic Street, Bolton, MA 01740; 978.779.0539 . [3], The Nashoba Regional School District was established in March, 1951 and was originally planned to serve about 400 students. 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. I thank you and your colleagues for the support that you have provided me over the last five years. 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. The School Committee had an executive session Wednesday night "to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel - superintendent of schools.". Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. The form sets a 925-student design capacity. [13] The district got a new superintendent, Michael Wood, to help the district financially recover. Clenchy was superintendent of the Nashoba Regional School District, based in Bolton, from 2016 through 2021. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 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