The district covers about 260 square miles. "They did not like that I was doing my job. person will not be tolerated. As educators we hold the highest honor of developing the minds of future generations. Email: alkire_m@ccsdistrict.org. hbbd``b`@ = $@+o If the violation continues, they should leave the room. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). 4 at Strom Thurmond . The board hiredPortland attorneyJollee Patterson to conduct an initial analysis of the complaint. James Rise, Assistant Principal endstream endobj startxref Coincidentally, he and wife Rhonda just celebrated their 34th anniversary and now Bellando, 57, looks forward to more time with family and other pursuits. The Board of Trustees announced that Karla LaOrange has accepted the offer. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, We are going full throttle though. Beaufort/Battery Creek at Swansea/Brookland-Cayce. To date, Silver Falls School District has spent $9,992from its general fund to pay for costs associated with the complaint. Assistant Superintendent. This week, the Silver Falls School District approved the appointment of Wade Lockett to serve as the new principal for Silverton High School. Im in a position now that, even after just two days on the job, to know what kind of intensity theyve been working the last couple of weeks, so kudos to them, Bellando said. ', "However, Ms. Traeger did not stop Mr. Bellando, nor did our (then-chairman) Tom Buchholz or (then-vice chairman)Tim Roth.". [1] The current Interim Superintendent is Paul Peterson. As always, thank you for your continued support and interest in our schools and community. We are extremely excited to have Mr. Drue joining the district. Executive Assistant: Meghan Alkire. Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reportingbut good journalism isnt free. His proposed start date is set for July 1 st, 2020 The South Carolina High School League softball playoffs are set to begin next week across the state. 2023 www.statesmanjournal.com. [2], Board officers are elected annually, and terms begin and end during summer break. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. As well as cost savings, the district also is looking at ways of gaining additional funds, Stewart said. ", "What the board has to do is take action on the complaint," he said, adding he believes the board policies should be rewritten and agrees the board should receive training. A group of more than 100 Silverton community members havefiled a complaint against fiveSilver Falls School Board members, alleging they violated board policy, the board-superintendent working agreement, the superintendent's employment contract, the Agreement for Confidentiality Covenants in Hiringand Oregon public meetings and records law. Stewart said the first signs of new structures taking shape at the site should appear by this summer. 240 0 obj <>stream Each board member resides within a different zone in the district and is elected by the district's voters at . We are proud to be the largest school district in Stark County serving over 8,500 students. We support positive discourse and critical thinking through a culture of respect. "Andy retired this year after 31 years in the Silver Falls School District, the last nine serving as superintendent," Blanchard wrote in the announcement. Troy Stoops as the new superintendent of the district effective July 1, 2021. Paul Peterson, interim superintendent for the district, told the Statesman Journal they are in mediation all day Wednesday, but will provide information Thursday. It is the goal of the Silver Falls School District that the information contained on our website be accessible to individuals with visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. Theagreement guarantees teachers a more thorough review by their supervisors, gives teachers a pay raise and limits how many times teachers can be voluntarily transferred. Class 2A. P: (503) 873-4394 | feedback@silverfalls.k12.or.us Quick Links Meal Menus & Payments Wazzle Gradebook School Closure Information Espaol Home Calendar Contact Students & Staff Parents Scotts Mills Elementary School News September 2022 Menu August 30th, 2022 September 2022 Menu https://silverfallsschools.org/lunch-menus/ Mr. Drues contract was approved at the May 11thboard meeting. Jul 2004 - Jun 20117 years. Designs drawn up in August 2021 would have put the school construction 20% to 25% over budget, TDA said. The Silver Falls School District is comprised of 11 public schools and 2 public charter schools serving approximately 3600 students. He filed the ethics complaint including both incidents, but the lawsuit focused on the 2019 letter. He will serve as Dallas interim superintendent for the remainder of the year. Community & District Profile; School Board; Superintendent; Mission & Strategic Plan; District Map; . Slight chance of a rain shower. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism . Contact education reporter Natalie Pate atnpate@StatesmanJournal.com, 503-399-6745 or follow Natalie on Twitter@NataliempateorFacebook atwww.Facebook.com/nataliepatejournalist. %%EOF 305 McKinley Avenue NW Canton, OH 44702. He completed his administrative licensure program at Lewis and Clark College. In response to the complaint, district administrators releaseda formal statementin December it would halt its work on hiring a new, permanent superintendent out of fear the issue would deter qualified candidates. But the city's school district says it had prepared for even higher costs, and its strategy is designed with economic challenges in mind. Thank you for reading! Bonham had served as a mentor to Matthew for several years, said Andy Bellando, superintendent of the Silver Falls School District. In this letter, attorney Nathan Rietmann claimsNealon sought to "target, harassand undermine" Bellando in various ways. By Heidi Eberle | 2018-02-08T07:52:25-08:00 February 8th, 2018 | Important News . Overcast. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. She is currently the Elementary Education Program Director and . Parent of a district graduate and taxpayer to the schools, he describes himself as a "community watchdog." The Canton City School District is quickly transforming from "the school of today" to "the school of tomorrow." He has a passion for K-8 schools and his remarkable track record speaks for itself. 25.13-.08 (-0.31% . Silver Falls School District, based in Silverton, had just shy of 4,000 students enrolled in the 2018-19 school year. Andy Bellando, Superintendent Dandy Stevens, Assistant Superintendent Dana Pedersen, Director of Special Services Natalie Pate is the education reporter for the Statesman Journal. District 7. Each board member resides within a different zone in the district and is elected by the district's voters at . ", Silverton teachers: Get more thorough evaluations, fewer transfers under contract. "If I am found guilty of anything, I will happily agree to any course correction recommended by the commission. Each board member resides within a different zone in the district and is elected by the district's voters at-large. Since he was hired in 1985 to [] On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. @L8la!+1/KHEa9L1==Q-aD The commission voted last weekto begin investigating claims submitted by community memberChuck Sheketoff concerning incidents from 2018 and 2019. His proposed start date is set for July 1st, 2020. Thank you for signing in! Mr. Drue's contract was approved at the May 11 th board meeting. This is the disclaimer text. A year later, upon the conclusion of the 2019 evaluation of Bellando, a similar incident occurred. The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individuals perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, veterans status, or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. Silver Falls School District is a school district in the U.S. State of Oregon that serves the communities of Scotts Mills and Silverton in Marion County and Clackamas County, as well as the surrounding foothills along Silver Creek and the Abiqua River up to Silver Falls State Park. A seven member elected school board serves the District. The district covers about 260 square miles. for 365 days. The council voted unanimously [] A new school complex for sixth through 12th graders in Cuyahoga Falls is running $18 million over initial projections ahead of the start of construction next month. "This will allow us to move forward with the construction," said Anthony Gomez, the school board president. One avenue is through a capital lease, also called a lease purchase or COP. [3], In the 2017-18 school year, the district had 3,881 students. Because of this lawsuit which was settled in June staff with Silver Falls School District can never again claim documents are exempt from disclosure just because they were discussed in executive session or were part of the record of a superintendent's evaluation. She is here for the kids. The ethics commissionis set to discuss the findings of their investigation at itsJan. 29, 2021 meeting. Current market conditions "havent existed like this in recent history and challenge school construction projects everywhere," the firm said in January 2022. Mr. Drue has a Master of Arts degree in educational administration from the California State University Dominguez-Hills. He said he has visited all the schools in the district and was impressed with the preparation for the upcoming school year. All rights reserved. Please see this link for our complete non-discrimination policy. Superintendent Jeffery S. Talbert. In Patterson's words, Von Flue said,"(While) this investigation addresses the questions raised of whether specific provisions of Board policy were violated by the various communications of the Board members, andthe answer is frequently yes, the more important question for the Board is how it would like to address these violations.". It is approximately 240 square miles (620km2) in size. [4], There are currently thirteen schools in the district.[5]. The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individuals perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, veterans status, or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, veterans status of any other persons with whom the individual associates. 502010 Chance of rain 30%. %PDF-1.6 % Inspiring confident, creative, and open-minded learners. Mr. Drue was the Oregon Principal of the Year and the National Distinguished Principal in 2015. I cannot wait to begin this journey with the students and staff of the Silver Falls School District. Association members are expected to vote to ratify the contract. We also welcome our families to actively participate in the school environment. Ive had some great meetings with new teachers, with new classified staff members, and have had lots of great conversations in the community, Bellando said Monday. "She had a document in her hand and she startedreading from it. Other components of the project include a new $6.2 million stadium, which remains on target with initial cost projections, and the eventual demolition of Bolich Middle School. Board Chairman Mike Blanchard announced Bellando as interim on Thursday morning. A few days later, Nealon requested the document from Bellando, then Stevens, and was told by both that because it was presented in executive session, it wasprivate. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Feb. 11CHIPPEWA FALLS Students in the Chippewa Falls School District will be having at-home school makeup days this Friday and on Monday, Feb. 20. . Assistant Superintendent / Human Resources, District Systems Support & Data Specialist, Account Specialist / Student Information & Data, Facility, Maintenance & Custodial Specialist. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. When searching through documents from a public records request pertaining to adifferent district issuetoward the end of2019,Sheketoff came across the emails showing Steven'sdenial of the first letter in 2018. Andy retired this year after 31 years in the Silver Falls School District, the last nine serving as superintendent, Blanchard wrote in the announcement. hb```f``Rc`@9,@bz#>CCo3iz`Ay\_U.D(;q5y:+LnpbP_#nAak?b)y,M'Ms```ljjbflljlfjTh"h"eAq"$c"/v2 C Silver Falls School Board complaint 2020 by Statesman Journal on Scribd, Patterson's analysis concluded several of the policies or agreements cited in the complaint "do not have specific enough requirements to form the basis for a potential violation in a given instance.". The SCHSL playoffs begin on Tuesday with championships set for later this month. She can be reached atnpate@StatesmanJournal.com, 503-399-6745, Twitter@NataliempateorFacebook atwww.Facebook.com/nataliepatejournalist. Welcome! By Communications Team | 2015-01-20T15:38:13-08:00 January 20th, 2015 | Important News . You have permission to edit this article. Since 2007, he has been the principal of Aloha-Huber Park K-8 School in the Beaverton School District. Brookings School Dist. The 2019 incident was also addressed in a recentlawsuit, which the school district settled. access for current print subscribers, $40.00 The Silver Falls School District is comprised of 11 public schools and 2 public charter schools serving approximately 3600 students. Print subscriptions which include online access. According to Bellando, Assistant Superintendent Dandy . Each member responded, with the exception of Nealon, generally statingthey wanted to refrain from commenting before Monday's discussion. Handbooks, Salary Guides, & Bargaining Agreements, Internal Forms (requires District Google Login), Strategic Visioning Plan / Continuous Improvement Plan, Teaching & Learning Folder (internal access only). The Board has been working with Dakota Education Consulting, a South Dakota-based firm that specializes in Superintendent searches. for 30 days, Free "While a board can talk about an exempt document in executive session, discussing a document in executive session does not make the document exempt from disclosure," Sheketoff explained. After seven months of a comprehensive superintendent search and sifting through 28 highly qualified candidates, the Silver Falls School District Board of Directors has chosen Mr. Scott Drue to be its next superintendent. Dan Busch currently serves as Assistant Superintendent of Silver Falls School District in Silverton, Oregon, with over 27 years as an educator in the state of Oregon. Bellando resigned in July of 2019 and is currently employed as interim superintendent for the Dallas School District. District 3. There was a problem saving your notification. endstream endobj 227 0 obj <> endobj 228 0 obj <> endobj 229 0 obj <>stream Deanna . Office Phone: 330-430-4241. Nealon remembers packing up her belongings and getting ready to leave the room, whenBellando presentedthe board with another document. On May 14, 2018, the Silver Falls Board held an executive session for the evaluation of then-superintendent Bellando. Thank you Superintendent Scott Drue and Silver Falls School District Board for addressing the abusive and exploitative messaging in recent social media and supporting a positive culture. It is the goal of the Silver Falls School District that the information contained on our website be accessible to individuals with visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. Patterson said some of the exhibits raised questions whether appropriate practices were followed regarding the superintendent evaluation and contract negotiation. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Nealon wrote recently to the ethics commission that this was another surprise attack put under the guise of the superintendent's evaluation. Patterson did not conductadditional interviews, research, document reviewor other investigation, according to her report. Jacob Hall will be here on Tuesday, April 19, Stephen Phillips on Wednesday April 20, and Dan Busch on Thursday, April 21. For our complete accessibility policy, see. "I kept reading these horrific, defamatory accusations against me and was so upset and livid," Nealon wrote the commission. Welcome to the Canton CitySchoolDistrict website. "I wanted to educate the district on how to follow public records and public meetings laws," he told the school board in recent testimony. Mr. Drue brings with him a wealth of administrative experiences with over 22 years in a variety of educational roles. Ethics: Commission dismisses Jefferson school complaints. "If the board continues to ignore the fact that Mr. Bellando played a role in causing the headaches you now have over public records and ethics violations," Sheketoff said in recent testimony, "I have little hope that you or your administrators will learn from the district's mistakes.". A snapshot of Oregon's preK-12 school system, according to data compiled in the 2018-19 Oregon statewide report card. He helped get Nealon elected. "Under a lease-purchase agreement, the school district makes regular payments of principal and interest over a period of time for the acquisition and use of the property. Discipline and Curriculum Assistant Principal. racist or sexually-oriented language. Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity Plan, Preschool/Kindergarten Registration 2022-23. According to board chair, Mr. Gibson, "Mr. Stoops will be a great asset to our school district and community. The Statesman Journal contacted the current school board members, as well as Bellando, former assistant superintendent Dandy Stevens, attorney LisaFreiley and the Oregon School Boards Association for comment on the alleged incidents. High 59F. Good faith efforts have been made to ensure that our . An initial investigation found the allegations against Allanach and McLaughlin were related to communications prior to them becoming elected board members and therefore could not be board violations. The original complaint was filed to the Silver Falls School Boardon November 25. Shelly Nealon, Jennifer Traeger, Jonathan Edmonds, Janet Allanach and Lori McLaughlin were the five ofseven Silver Falls School Board members named in the complaint. In other words, a document is not inherently exempt from public records requests simply because it's discussed in a private meeting. "(The district)will now have to find a legal basis for exemption in (the Oregon Public Records Act)if it wants to hide from the public a document used in an executive session or that is part of a superintendent evaluation," he said. He will receive a salary of $12,000 per month through the term of the contract, which ends at the completion of the 2019-20 academic year. The Board has been working with Dakota Education Consulting, a South Dakota-based firm that specializes in Superintendent searches. This will be a busy year for all of us, implementing the Student Success Act, staying ahead of facilities planning, and as always keeping the focus on what is best for the kids entrusted to our care, Blanchard said. Keep up on education newsin Marion and Polk counties bybecoming a Statesman Journal subscriberandgetunlimited digital accesstostories that matter. Wednesday. $@JM:;T9DpY'GC1t( bXhGGg %4(I,h HcGD9X,0'3XwiV Gn8 >S#&Em3a7,;>f^ r{` Our students need the support and participation of families and the Canton community. Idaho Falls School District #91 has a new superintendent. The Canton City School District offers a wide variety of strong academic, vocational, fine arts, athletic, forensic, and other extracurricular activities. Bellando resigned in July and is currently employed as interim superintendent for the Dallas School District. Be Truthful. Outdoor hiking: Forest Service drops cost increase for wilderness permits in 2020. School Board addresses complaint calling for resignation, censures, Commission dismisses Jefferson school complaints, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Neither responded to. Will There Be Another Interest Rate Increase in May? The two sides came to the agreement hours before the deadline that would have allowed teachers to strike. Columbia at Fox Creek. If you would like to be a mentor or volunteer, please click on the Students, Staff and Community Support link where you will find an application. BROOKINGS, S.D.-. Sheketoff is part of a group that works to get women elected to local political offices. There are so many great things happening.. Bellando to serve as Dallas schools interim leader. "Community - Silver Falls School District", "Report Card At-A-Glance - Silver Falls School District", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Silver_Falls_School_District&oldid=1060623630, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Jennifer Traeger, Zone 4 Vice Chair person, This page was last edited on 16 December 2021, at 17:26. The Silver Falls School District is comprised of 12 public schools and 2 public charter school serving approximately 3600 students. She recommended, "The district may want to conduct a further investigation into these.". For more information on the Silver Falls board, go tosilverfallsschools.org/school-board. N58 W22350 Silver Spring Drive Sussex, WI 53089 Facsimile - (262) 820-2082 Phone - (262) 820-2080. Of those students, 80% were white, 3% multiracial, 1% American Indian, Asian, Black or Native Hawaiian, 15% were Hispanic, and 12% classified as Ever English Learners, there were 16 languages spoken and 14% of students had disabilities, 37% of students received free or reduced price lunch according to the Department of Education. This is what Silverton is about. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. Please take some time to find out about our ever-growing opportunities for family and community engagement. The board's policies are advised by the Oregon School Boards Association and are considered by the complainants as best practice. The seven-member school board is comprised of elected officials who take no pay for their roles in overseeing the district. Student success: How 5Marion, Polk county school districts compare on graduation, Chuck Sheketoff, a community member and Silverton parent, argues the board should conclude the complaint was "baseless. Many local businesses, community groups, and institutions of higher learning donate their time and resources to our children and we welcome more partnerships. Keep it Clean. For more information on the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, go towww.oregon.gov/ogec. We hope that you enjoy our free content. The Silver Falls. According to a press release, applications came from four different states . The former Newberry Elementary already has been razed to help make way for the new 48-acre campus. Nealon said she believes these actions by former district administrators were meant to silence her. But Sheketoff argues the investigation will fail to hold some of the key players accountable, particularly the district's former superintendent, since he is not listed as part of the school board. Low 48F. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. Silver Bluff at Mid-Carolina. Edmonds was elected to the board in Aug. 2018. "It is time for you to do what (our) school district hopefully teaches kidsto do admit when you are wrong and learn from your mistakes.". The school board was originally set to announce its superintendent pick at a meeting on April 26, but the board decided to re-interview Phillips and Busch before making a decision at the May 10. Patterson was tasked with finding whether the allegations, if true, could rise to the level of policy violation,based solely on the complaint and the supporting exhibits. The current Interim Superintendent is Paul Peterson. The district covers about 260 square miles. "As he continued talking, I kept interrupting, defending myself. It is the goal of the Silver Falls School District that the information contained on our website be accessible to individuals with visual, hearing or cognitive disabilities. He filed both the state ethics complaint and lawsuit for these alleged incidents. The district will begin a search for a permanent superintendent later in the school year. Jacobsonagreed with some of Patterson's suggestions, such as additional training. "They should find that the claimswere without merit and just dismiss it. For our complete accessibility policy, see. The school building and theater are expected to open for the 2025-26 school year, with demolition of Bolich tentatively set to start as soon as December 2025. Don't Threaten. Office Location: Canton City School District. ", When community member Sheketoffrequested the Rietmann-Bellando letter in 2019, he said district leadershiptook the position similar to 2018 that the document was exempt from disclosure because it was "admitted in executive session in the development of the superintendent's evaluation.". He added that the budgeting and plans were put together in a way that the district will not have to go back to voters for additional funding on the new school. After seven months of a comprehensive superintendent search and sifting through 28 highly qualified candidates, the Silver Falls School District Board of Directors has chosen Mr. Scott Drue to be its next superintendent. Sheketoff explained that individual board members should know Oregon's open meeting laws and speak up when they are being violated. People wishing to offer public comment on the complaint will able to do so at Monday's meeting, started at 7 p.m. and located at the Silverton Community Center,421 S. Water Street,in the city council chambers. He added that Hammond would immediately enter into the contracts needed for the work. $6.00 Paul Peterson is Silver Falls' interim superintendent. Bellando resigned in July and is currently employed as interim superintendent for the Dallas School District. approximately 3600 students. The district covers about 260 square miles. Otherwise, even if they don't participate, they may still be liable. ", Breaking ground: Cuyahoga Falls district celebrates building of new school, 'Every child will be fed': Cuyahoga Falls school board rescinds food debt policy, Poultry permits possible: Council to consider letting more homeowners keep chickens in Cuyahoga Falls. Each board member resides within a different zone in the district and is elected by the district's voters at-large. Threats of harming another each comment to let us know of abusive posts. In Support of Message from Superintendent, on In Support of Message from Superintendent. The schools that make up the Silver Falls School District include Bethany Charter School (K-8 . Bill Schurman, owner of Hammond Construction, the Canton firm that will build the new school, said putting together the final budget and timeline was tricky. April 28, 2021. Though he is not being investigated by the Oregon Ethics Commission at this time, Sheketoffargues Bellando is equally responsible for the alleged violations. Three formermembers are also listed Ronald Valoff, Timothy Roth and Todd White. Our teachers, principals, and other administrators share a common goal of success for our students and they are working together to align curriculum and ensure high quality leadership and instruction district wide. Christine Stewart, the school district's coordinator of community relations, said officials had braced themselves for cost overruns as high as 40%, noting that "rising costs on everything from fuel to materials to labor are hitting budgets hard.
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