On Tuesday, the board met to discuss the superintendent's fate. Just more than five months after Brevard's superintendent was ousted by the then-newly elected board and following two months of searching for a replacement, Mark Rendell principal at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. Is it an entrenched educational bureaucracy who gets to decide that, or is it up to the voters?. The complaint by Local Moms for Liberty-Leon member Brandi Andrews lists the many instances Superintendent Rocky Hanna has openly bucked DeSantis and publicly criticized state education policy. He worried about what effect the brain drain might have on K-12 education leadership at a time when so many people have focused on the system and its role. From there, the board voted for 11 semi-finalists on April 4, then for four finalists on April 18 after reviewing written and video responses to board-submitted questions. All of the emotion, chaos and mud-slinging that has infiltrated Florida school board meetings over the last two years seemed to finally boil over on a Tuesday night in November. A defeated Escambia County School Board member has submitted a complaint against the challenger who beat her. FLORIDA- Dr. Lisamarie Spindler, now on the job as the Florida Union Free School Districts superintendent in Orange County, quickly announced a 100-Day Entry Plan and has launched a Listening and Learning Tour to meet with district faculty and staff, parents and community members. Although the Martin County School Board has already chosen his . served as a principal, assistant principal and teacher. They were extremely pleased with the process, Carney said. Education is in a state of transition, and the most obvious single visual demonstration of change is a new superintendent, Messina said, adding that concerns about job security are a factor. The 3-2 vote to terminate the contract of Carlee Simon came late Tuesday night by the Alachua County school board. Meet with the Board of Education and district leadership team; meet with building principals and support sta; meet with community stakeholders. She is an award-winning member of the Capital Press Corps and has participated in the NPR Kaiser Health News Reporting Partnership and NPR Education Initiative. Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk . Bay County Superintendent Bill Husfelt, whos also president of the superintendents association, said he gets it. Because when we have superintendents that require police protection, to go into the parking lot to get in their car, when they require police protection at their home, because their spouse and children are being threatened and abused in the school that goes beyond the pail. Those not in favor of such mandates rooted their opposition in parental rights, and Republicans across the country, DeSantis chief among them, championed their frustrations to win over suburban women voters. To me there were absolutely two candidates that stood out, Jenkins said of the two out-of-town finalists. They're tired of being political punching bags to the political climate that we're dealing with in Florida, said Democratic Florida Senator Shevrin Jones, who represents parts of Miami-Dade County. At least we're not saying slavery benefited slaves, like Florida. GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Every Thursday, get the latest updates on whats happening in Tampa Bay area schools from Times education reporter Jeffrey S. Solochek. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. She introduced herself and outlined her vision in a letter to the community July 17. (Subscription required). Superintendents across the country have been thrown obstacle after obstacle in the past few years from pandemic shutdowns and online learning to increasingly volatile school board meetings. He said its become increasingly difficult to run a district, which often is a countys largest employer, under the incessant glare of social media, in which both the political right and left offer no room for even simple mistakes. Campbell and Jenkins both said they also felt the other two finalists Scott Schneider, chief of schools in Duval County; and Jason Wysong, a deputy superintendent in Seminole county were more qualified for the superintendent role. Student discipline: A Pinellas County mom raised concerns about increasing violence and discipline problems in her sons middle school. According to Florida's Association of District School Superintendents, over the past three years, more than 40 of Florida's 67 district bosses have left their positions on campus. I am excited to close out the school year at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. County will explore using tourism tax funds to pay for expanded lifeguard services on Brevard beaches, the board named Rendell as the new superintendent with a vote of 3-2, Brevard school board chooses Mark Rendell as new superintendent, Brevard School Board to choose Tuesday from 3 superintendent finalists some with baggage, Rendells points of success in Indian River County, Brevard Schools superintendent finalists talk achievement gaps, recruitment. Well break down the local and state education developments you need to know every Thursday. And filling these open positions may be a challenge. Meantime, in Lee County, the fate of the superintendent will soon be taken out of the hands of the School Board. Ron DeSantis some, but not all, of what hes asked for, Politico Florida reports. "The school board meeting is an opportunity for community members, be they parents or residents of the community to come and speak at the meeting and address issues. First Coast News. Its one of the most serious issues in terms of public education that Florida faces, said Bill Montford, a former state senator who leads the state superintendents association. Ron DeSantis's five appointees swiftly pushed her. On Tuesday, the board named Rendell as the new superintendent with a vote of 3-2. Leon County School Superintendent Rocky Hanna holds a news conference Aug. 9, 2021, to announce a mask mandate. I absolutely have no 'history of defying the law' nor have I ever suggested to anyone to violate the law or not teach the Florida Standards as established by the Board of Education," Hanna said in a statement. The Department has also accused Hanna of violating the states public school safety act by not having enough school officers in 2022. John Stratton is Hernando County's appointed schools superintendent. And there is a lot going on in Florida right now. He says in his resignation letter to School Board Chair Nadia Combs that he makes the decision "with a conflicted heart . We have positioned Brevard for success and weve had the most applicants and I just wanted that to be known.. Dan Domenech, executive director of the AASA, The School Superintendents Association, said nationally people across the education field - from cafeteria workers to superintendents - are leaving en masse.. This investment, she said, is vital to effective leadership of the school district. The RFP is cumbersome and takes time and will extend the process, board member Lori Hershey said. Charlotte Countys search this year yielded 19 applicants. Hershey said FSBA didnt have the capacity to take on Duval Countys last search for a school superintendent. So that's going to be a problem for Florida as it's going to be four states around the country. Floridas removed book list is coming. Both Wysong and Schneider were also named as finalists for the superintendent position in Manatee County. Then covers issues around materials and which books should be allowed on library shelves, she said. Leon Superintendent Rocky Hanna has been outspoken in his criticism of Florida Gov. Robert Schiller served in an interim role beginning in January of this year with his contract set to expire in May, though that position was cut short after a public falling-out in March. Much of that pushback is at the center of a parent complaint thats led the Florida Department of Education to announce it will punish Hanna over what it says are the effects of his political views on his job as superintendent. 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But the injection of partisan politics into Florida classrooms, Jenkins fears, could have a lasting impact. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Broward County School Board voted five to four on Monday night to fire Superintendent Vickie L. Cartwright. That made Stratton a rarity among Florida superintendents: Hes still standing. He was placed on leave during a March board meeting that lasted until 11 p.m., with Schiller and the board going back and forth regarding the situation for about an hour. The State Board of Education meets at 10:30 a.m. at Tallahassee Community College. There have been many failures of the board the last 2 years but the blame should lie with the school board, she said. A since-dismissed lawsuit against the school district was part of the catalyst for last years parental rights law which called for schools to notify parents of changes in their childs wellbeing. Gender lessons: The State Board of Education is poised to consider a rule in April that would extend a prohibition on teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation through 12th grade, beyond what lawmakers have approved or are currently proposing, the Orlando Sentinel reports. While the tension between parents and school districts isnt novel, Henig said, the GOPs coordinated involvement in local education politics has added a new layer. Obviously, there is a sizable percentage of our population that thinks what we are doing in Florida is long overdue, that now were going to get people in there who will listen to parents and do a better job. Spindler, an Orange County resident who joined Florida July 1, also has been attending community events and meetings to learn about the community and establish relationships. Among them: op-eds published in the Tallahassee Democrat, personal posts on Hannas Facebook page, the high-profile lawsuit supported by the Leon School District against the state over DeSantis mask mandate ban, and allowing students to have excused absences from school earlier this year to a attend protest rallies at the capital. Ron DeSantis for infusing "politically charged statements" and "personal views" into his administration has reached an agreement with the state's Department of Education. Lynn has served as reporter/producer for WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas. Broward County students will spend more time in the classroom during second semester. Everything revolved around student achievement that runs everything, he said. The level of stress is beyond what they've ever experienced before. When people have concerns about decisions being made by their elected officials, they should contact them directly.. Browards circumstances were different. The lawsuit was raised in the complaint letter against Hanna. Ron DeSantis and Moms for Liberty gain a foothold across Florida, theyve targeted superintendents as barriers to their agenda. The job will go before voters in a partisan election starting in 2024. I cant even keep track of how many people that Ive never met before whove come up to me in the community at the grocery store, at a play, at the gas station, at the library, on the playground, who have all expressed the exact same concern, Brevard School Board member Jennifer Jenkins said at the Dec. 5 meeting to finalize Mullins separation agreement. ", PublishedJanuary 31, 2022 at 9:12 AM EST. Superintendents have to be well-qualified -- and be willing to weather problems ranging from curriculum and staffing to pandemic issues such as online learning and mask mandates. Main telephone numbers for the school districts are also listed and in some cases are the same as the superintendents' numbers. At the same time, he criticized the two members who targeted him and rejected some of the assertions they made, such as the notion that teachers are indoctrinating students. He has said the pandemic. March board meeting that lasted until 11 p.m. Some are retiring before they intended to. A school superintendent has reached a settlement with Florida's education department after Republican Gov. I hope that we are past the worst of it for the turnover because were moving further away from the pandemic, said Jenkins. Subscribe to our free Gradebook newsletter. These searches are challenging. The House Education Quality Subcommittee will consider eight bills when it meets at 4 p.m. From the police blotter An Alachua County high school student was arrested on accusations of threatening to shoot up her school, Main Street Daily News reports. Brevard School Board to choose Tuesday from 3 superintendent finalists some with baggage. Well break down the local and state education developments you need to know every Thursday. Trent also cited some of Rendells points of success in Indian River County as a reason for choosing him as superintendent, including an increase in graduation rates, test scores, reading scores for third-grade students and enrollment in advanced placement and career and technical education courses. Rendell applied only to the superintendent position in Brevard. When Rendell interviewed for the superintendent position about four months later, the change was noticeable, she said. He said that has made him a target for political retaliation. We have to be careful, he said. While Jenkins exit was without controversy, pre-planned under the states retirement program, several Florida superintendents, including ones in Sarasota, Broward and Brevard counties, recently left after being booted out or encouraged to resign by a new wave of conservative school board members. Council seeks to have police investigate former board member, Fire department seeks blood for Santa Claus, Car accident possibly result of gun violence. It turned out to be a septic leak, WJXT reports. An Edward R. Murrow Award-winning series explores the high costs of the pandemic for children and young adults. 95 F, Mostly Cloudy New College of Florida struggles through overhaul A roundup of Florida education news from around the state A popular St. Petersburg preschool is closing. Dr. Carlee Simon, the Alachua County Public Schools superintendent, pictured in her office at the Alachua County Public School District Office on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in Gainesville. For newly elected board members who ran on promises to reform the district, termination of the top administrator is the most visible and straightforward way to break with the past. DeSantis suspended four school board members and replaced them with his appointees. Despite the hoards of parents and educators who spoke in support of Asplen and Mullins, both school boards this month moved forward with finalizing separation agreements with the men. He has removed other elected officials in Florida, including a prosecutor in the Tampa Bay area who disagreed with the governor's positions limiting abortion and medical care for transgender teens and indicated he might not enforce new laws in those areas. Davis announced the news at a meeting of administrators this morning. It faced some pushback from the community, with several residents complaining that politics had overtaken performance, WFLA reports. Neither the investigation nor looming sanctions have stopped Leons Superintendent from speaking out throughout the course of the investigation. In Sarasota, reasons for Asplens dismissal included falling reading scores and problems with his leadership style and transparency. Florida Statewide Assessments. A proposal to increase penalties for people who interfere with high school sporting events would not penalize fans who storm the field after a game to celebrate, the News Service of Florida reports. We have so many people that are just frustrated and want to reset and focus on education, and thats what were going to get, said Bridgett Ziegler shortly after she won her re-election onto the Sarasota County school board back in August. Regardless of what Tallahassee does, let's do our very best to provide for those children, he said. Board members also said settling on FSBA, rather than soliciting multiple possible options by putting out whats known as an RFP, or a request for proposal, would save time. Read more here. High School was chosen this week to take on the role. Floridas removed book list is coming. Roach acknowledged that, as with every election, theres a risk of electing an unqualified person. The school board voted 3-2 on. And so as these individuals that have been tested, excellent educational leaders are leaving, there's nobody to replace them with that level of experience. But he said hed most likely run for the House one more time before hes term-limited in 2026. But it's still an ongoing issue and an ongoing concern. "You have a lot of vacancies in Florida right now, he said. But the settlement agreement includes stipulations two years' probation, a $1,000 fine to be paid during the probationary period and a requirement that Hanna take college-level classes in leadership and education ethics if he becomes employed in a position that requires such certification, the Tallahassee Democrat reported. While Campbell acknowledged Rendell had the most feedback out of the three finalists, she said that was to be expected because hes the local guy. She added that the feedback was polarized, whereas feedback for at least one of the other candidates was mainly positive. 40 of FLs 67 school superintendents have left in the past three years. These controversies included complaints of student and staff discipline issues, a poor work environment and concerns about the districts finances, with a review by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents revealing issues within the human resource department that it said contributed to problems handling discipline and employee misconduct. Kathryn Varn is statewide enterprise reporter for the Gannett/USA TODAY Network Florida. Brevard superintendent finalist drops out after teacher incident in Hernando County, Brevards search for a new superintendent: what it costs, who's applying and the timeline, Superintendent Mark Mullins was ousted in November, Schiller slams Brevard School Board, adding to turmoil amid superintendent search, Behind-the-scenes problems contributed to BPS interim superintendent's removal, Board members say. @cpulisic_10 rompi el cero tras una ENOOOOOORME jugada de #USA Dej todo en la cancha e ilusiona a toda una nacin!#ElMundialLoEsTodo #IRNvsUSA pic.twitter.com/rycLGpLVlE, Subscribe to our free Gradebook newsletter. The big story: Whos in charge of Floridas school districts? School Superintendent Larry Leaven will leave his post at Florida Union Free School District Nov. 30, 2022. Your valuable insights, support, and collaboration will be instrumental in achieving our shared vision for education.. She says school and district leaders arent listening. Board Chair Matt Susin and board members Gene Trent and Megan Wright voted in favor of Rendell, with board members Katye Campbell and Jennifer Jenkins voting against his placement in the role. But questions still plagued the process, about whether board members spoke about the votes outside of the sunshine of Floridas open meetings laws, and about why the men were targeted at all. After a former superintendent sparred with the state over a COVID-19 mask mandate, the delegation began discussing whether an elected superintendent would be a better fit. Previously, she. Click here to sign up. The decision to split from Florida Union Free School District was amicable, Leaven told The Warwick Advertiser. For assistance with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Whats different, Henig said, are the issues underpinning that change. District names link to their respective websites. According to DOE, the following sanctions are possible: reprimand, fine, probation, restriction of the scope of practice, suspension not to exceed five years, revocation not to exceed ten years, or the permanent revocation of the Educator Certificate. Finch Walker is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Across the states 67 school districts, a handful are led by the same superintendent they had four years ago. So what we're seeing is individuals lacking any kind of experience moving into leadership positions, at a point in time, when that kind of experience and expertise is required more than ever.". Analyze district data; meet with district committees; review district policies and procedures. Subscribe to our free Gradebook newsletter. Also Tuesday, The Escambia County School Board rejected one members call to return to an elected superintendent, the Pensacola News-Journal reports. Were always doing this nonsense, all the time, Asplen said during a 30-minute impassioned monologue defending his two-year tenure. The CEO of FSBA presented to the board last week and she laid out what the process will look like and the decisions the board will need to make along the way. When they ran for office, they never told us that they were going to get rid of the superintendent within 20 mins of taking the job, Durbin said, noting that Asplen had a nearly universal approval rating from teachers. Those in favor of Rendell taking on the position cited community support as a major reason for making him the new superintendent. Five former district teachers of the year have joined the staff so far, WTXL reports. TAMPA -- In a surprise move, Hillsborough School Superintendent Addison Davis has resigned, after three years and three months on the job. Heres a link to yesterdays roundup. If you have any questions concerning the information contained here, please send an e-mail to accountability@fldoe.org. Husfelt said communities need to set standards and find ways to let superintendents do their jobs. The district moved to an appointed leader in 2018. An Edward R. Murrow Award-winning series explores the high costs of the pandemic for children and young adults. Ive had endless conversations, from the Publix supermarkets to walking down the street with students, he said. I had mayors, I had church leaders a church leader from a mile and a half from my house was saying, Hey, this is the guy you need to support. Community, friends, staff a lot of our staff are coming to me and saying that Rendell is a good choice.. 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Several commenters noted the irony of Descovichs words when her organization helped elect Wright and Trent and whipped up much of the chaos seen in school board chambers across Florida and the country. Optimize progress through trust and collaboration. This month, Roach filed a bill to amend the state Constitution to make Florida school board elections partisan. 0:42. But then in turn, the governor turned around and threatened to not provide the district with the salaries of the superintendent or the Boards of Education. The board threatened to fire superintendent Brennan Asplen, who in turn offered to leave.
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