I think its fair to say that the faculty, staff and especially students are excited about this decision to create a mascot and team name that everyone can embrace, stated Interim Principal Steve Cullinane. Stewarts first choice was Daly, whose regional district is named for three towns in Rhode Island. She had to make that decision (knowing) that powerful people in her region would be opposed (to canceling), he said. Clenchy became the. The academy closed down about twenty years later, likely because the other area schools had improved in quality. 978-692-4711. Through the concerted efforts of my team, we created new procedures and protocols for financial reporting in every department. Early students in the area that would eventually become the district were usually taught privately, often by the minister. NRSD Superintendent Brooke Clenchy resigns, Vol. It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD.. 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 Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. During a meeting of the Nashoba Regional School Committee, members were torn between Downing and Fitchburg High School Principal Jeremy Roche, who had previously served in a variety of roles at Nashoba Regional High School, including as principal from 2007 and 2011. NATICK Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning and Innovation Kirk Downing has been hired to lead the Nashoba Regional School District, leaving a hole to fill on Natick Superintendent of Schools Anna Nolin's staff. We are extremely grateful for the communitys support in this process and I am proud that so many students played a significant role in finding our new name.. The plan to return students to the high school for hybrid learning is also progressing toward the March 1 date voted by the School Committee. BOLTON - The process of selecting a new superintendent of schools is moving toward selection of a screening . Emerson/Florence Sawyer.PK-8 851 students. 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. Log In. 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. 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 . 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. Nashoba Regional School District. There is never an easy time to leave a job. A newly renovated science academy in Stow is used for science and engineering instruction for elementary students. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. 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. The names were announced Wednesday night. 3. 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 thought he was very reflective honest and transparent I liked his connection with kids. She was also previously superintendent in the Ashland and Winchendon school districts. 01 Mar. Downing, who starts his new job on July 1, has worked in the Natick district since 2019. 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. Previous Next Jump to top of events for this list. Stow established Hale High School in 1871 after a donation of $5000 from Elijah Hale. 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. In September, 2002, the district eliminated media specialists (ie. 2. 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. 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. 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. That search process began in January. . 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. Both are posted below: Clenchy's contract was also the subject of the "new business" section of the meeting agenda. Interim Principal Stephen Cullinane said the administrative team and custodians have been labeling halls as one way and figuring out procedures for cleaning. I believe Iam leaving the District in a strong and healthy position, which should be the goal of any superintendent.". 1. The three town administrators would choose one to serve on the committee. I think were looking for regional experience. 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. 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. I look forward to leading NRHS and serving the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow.. [4] [5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961 [6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. Follow her on Twitter @zanerazz. Prior to that, she led and taught in schools in Canada. A search for Conrads permanent successor will begin in the fall. [23] In 2015, the district started a program that provided all eighth graders with Chromebooks in order to enhance the learning experience for students. . The School Committee is expected to initiate a professional search for Clenchy's replacement and will be discussing that at its Feb. 10 meeting. 2023 www.wickedlocal.com. 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. She served as a senior associate commissioner with the state . For example, teachers will be asked to spray desks as students are about to leave; those students will wipe down the desks. There are three principal groups that do these consultations: MASC (Mass. 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. Boynton has worked in secondary education for over 25 years. Eventually, Horesh and Cohen agreed to vote for Downing, allowing him to be selected as the new superintendent. [8] Even after the district grew to encompass students starting in kindergarten, pre-highschool students had little exposure to students from the other towns in the district, other than through programs like sports camps, like the Nashoba Summer Baseball Camp, which was founded in 2002. Wednesday night, the Nashoba Regional School Committee voted to work with the Mass. The other finalist was Beth Choquette, principal of Bridge Street School in Northampton. "The time, however, feels right to explore the next chapter of my professional career. On April 12, Clenchy was named the interim superintendent of the Nauset schools. Gail Briere, who chaired the search committee and is chair of Union 54, was among those who ranked Tiano tops. 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). 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 . Home; Departments . Reach her at 508-626-3919 or zrazzaq@wickedlocal.com. The area is also home to excellent golf courses, both public and private. We have brought in highly acclaimed national and international speakers. Sign up for NRSD Community Updates. By: Nashoba Regional School District 12 Green Road Bolton, MA 01740 Grades: 9-12 Opened: 1961 Last renovation: 2001 Square footage: 194,500 Enrollment: 987 . BOLTON, Mass. Association of School Committees (MASC) as its consultant, at a price not to exceed $13,000, to help with. In March, 1953, Stow withdrew from the district, although it later rejoined. Menu. "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.". 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 The form is to be on the district website and includes informational questions to determine parents background and which category they would qualify for. The committee voted for a 15-member committee consisting of the following:one elementary school teacher; one middle school teacher; one high school teacher; one central office staff; one principal; one parent with an elementary school child; one parent with a middle school child; one parent with a high school child; one parent with a child in special education; one parent with experience that would bring a diversity and inclusion perspective on a candidate; one town administrator; and four School Committee members. But they also felt that Roche might be able to better inspire and connect with the community. Westford MA 01886. "It makes it so many of those kids do not need an evaluation because it's been remediated.". Clenchy would take over for Nauset Superintendent Tom Conrad, who is retiring in June, and could apply for the permanent position if she chooses. Clenchy was hired after a search in 2016 and School Committee Chairman Kathy Codianne brought the documents from that search to help frame the discussion, first at the Personnel Subcommittee, then with the full School Committee. 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. According to the 2016 documentation (when Clenchy was hired), the search takes three to six months. Students came to this school from across Massachusetts, New England, as well as Louisiana, Maryland, and what would later become Canada. [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. Assistance Program for Lead in School Water, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act), Request for Student's Special Education Record, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), Digital Literacy and Computer Science MA Frameworks, 2022 - 2023 School Committee Meeting Calendar, News/Press Releases from the School Committee, Diversity, Equity, Awareness and Racial Justice, Regional Agreement Amendment Advisory Committee, Inactive Subcommittees / Advisory Committees. Nashoba Regional District superintendent search application set for parents to apply. 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. [18][21] Other security measures, like a buzzer by the entrance, have also been implemented. Clenchy selected Boynton after interviewing three finalists chosen by a Screening Committee comprised of parents, staff and students. Nashoba has implemented and made substantial progress on the scope and sequence of curriculum across the district. 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 Nashoba Regional School Committee is expected to initiate a professional search for Clenchys replacement and will be discussing that at its Feb. 10 meeting. Buildings for the next generation We have made great progress in updating facilities, including improving maintenance and establishing facility plans. [11], In the early 2000s, the district faced some financial issues. The Nashoba Regional School Committee has voted to accept Superintendent Michael Wood's resignation effective June 30, 2016. Im grateful and excited for this opportunity and for the trust that Superintendent Clenchy has placed in me. They will then finalize the logo and a brand guide for the high school, while the Mascot Committee collaborates with the high schools Marketing & Community Partnership class to create other mascot collateral. "What he was talking about is all the things that can come before that evaluation process that can happen in kindergarten, first grade, and keep going, that responds to intervention, using data, and using professional learning groups to analyze that data and make instructional plans for kids," said Devine. Kathleen Boynton was chosen from three finalists. "It takes a village, as the saying goes, and what a wonderful village we have in NRSD. . Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Gleason disagreed with his colleagues who supported Downing and had heard it from Lancaster residents. Current Superintendent Brooke Clenchy gave her notice in February and her final day is May 28. 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 I have walked in your steps, Clenchy said of Nausets recently-approved $132 million high school reconstruction project. Each room will have a HEPA filter, despite the fact the ventilation system met health standards. [4][5] Nashoba Regional High School opened in 1961[6] and by 1966 had 535 students enrolled. While we are disappointed to lose a leader with such energy and passion, we appreciate Brookes years of dedication and service to the students and families of Bolton, Lancaster and Stow,and her commitment to our mission to educate 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.. Parents would be chosen from a lottery after they qualify under the different categories. According to the job posting for Downing's interim replacement, the appointment will begin on July 1 and end June 30, 2022. This collaborative process has been just one example of how teamwork is at the heart of everything we do in the district, Clenchy stated in the release. "Twenty percent of the student body is in special education," Gleason said. She ticked all the boxes, she said. In addition to her academics, Clack has worked with a couple of her friends to form a non-profit organization, Cones for the Climate, to promote environmental change and raise money for environmental groups, including OAR. BOLTON - After more than a year, a permanent principal has been named at Nashoba Regional High School, effective July 1. A poll of members found support for all three candidates, which led to a discussion of how their particular qualities best suited the position. Educate All Students To Their Full Potential Dr. Curtis Bates, Interim Superintendent George P. King, Jr, Assistant . Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. ED MARONEY PHOTO. Correspondingly, each school-house was turned into a district. The groups quoted prices of $9,500, $12,966 and $19,500 respectively. 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. [18][19] Another space saving measure has been to add portable classrooms. Brooke Clenchy will become the Nauset Regional School District's interim superintendent on July 1. [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. Surveys to interested parties showed that 73% of respondents wanted the next superintendent to have experience in the role. I can tell you her fragrance. [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. The Nashoba School Committee issued a press release Wednesday night. 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. "She said they have time (using the 2016 schedule of hiring a superintendent before June) to do a good search," Codianne said. Our application is moving through the Massachusetts School Building Authority funding process. Experience counts. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Then, as students enter the classroom, teachers will spray them again and students will wipe down the desks again. A committee of administrators and teachers sets the agenda for all early release days, professional development days, and a professional development newsletter. After the layoffs, the libraries at the schools were run by volunteers, including retired librarians and the former librarians. The regional committees vice chair, Judith Schumacher, was a strong voice for Clenchy. Nashoba Regional School District. It has taught us that we can leverage technology to deliver education that is comparable to in-person learning. The time, however, feels right to explore the next chapter of my professional career. Wood presented the letter at the Oct. 28 School Committee meeting. Close. "There is never an easy time to leave a job," Clenchy wrote. Cullinane said surveys show there will be approximately 280 students in cohorts A and B, with 327 students remaining remote. Improved fiscal performance The state of budgeting, auditing, financial controls and Information Technology (IT)infrastructure needed improvement when I arrived in the District. The Nashoba Regional School District was established in March, 1951 and was originally planned to serve about 400 students. The Nashoba school district serves Bolton, Stow and Lancaster. The form sets a 925-student design capacity. 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. Getting students back into the classrooms focused on two sides of the spectrum: Kindergarten and high school. 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. 2023 www.telegram.com. Superintendent Roundtable; Investor Information; Contact Us. Menu. The vote April 7 followed a thoughtful, collaborative process to explore mascot ideas from the broader school community and to retire the Chieftains nickname. More:Nashoba school superintendent search committee application work to continue. NASHOBA Regional School District Office of the Superintendent Our Mission . The committee debated the two candidates and held two more deadlocked votes. 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