And it's part of the whole plan, including disinfecting and hand washing and physical distancing -- all of the strategies that we've employed -- the screening on-site for employees, screening at home, children not coming to school sick. So it's all part of a bigger plan that our Ready For Learning team, including parents and business and community members and teachers and staff, have seen and had input on. Idyllwild and Hamilton Schools Closed 3/2/23 Placeholder Photo. PEARCY -- With the rise in inflation and increased attention on low teacher pay, Lake Hamilton School District has approved a $2,500 salary increase for all teachers, a $2 an hour pay. Dr. Rocco started his career in Hillsborough Township Public Schools as a middle school and high school teacher. He has had leadership opportunities there and moved up fast in the ranks. In partnership, Shawn Higginbotham was recently named the new superintendent for the Lake Hamilton School District. Our teachers, support staff and administrators are focused on achieving our mission of educating all learners to reach their full potential as contributing and productive members of our ever-changing global community. Our mission to meet academic outcomes and to sustain inclusive and welcoming school communities for our . Results showed significant increase in GPA and attendance, with a significant decrease in behavioral referrals. Some people don't understand the difference in that some districts are able to still offer free meals because they have a higher concentration of poverty in their districts. EDUCATION Students are better behaved, they can focus on their academics, fewer discipline problems, so we're pleased to do that for them and their families.". Sanders declares state of emergency after storms, National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in AR, Proposed bill would mandate teaching breastfeeding, Garland Co. sheriff releases names in shooting deaths, Garland County deputies: Man & woman dead after shooting, Loophole getting Arkansans high off Delta-8 products, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Changes made to eSchoolPlus can take up to 24 hours if the updates are made by 4:00 p.m. Arkansas Department of Education Masters degree Educational Leadership, Cardinal Stritch University, 2005 One of the many things that he shines as is his work with finances in the public schools, Dobyns said. Courtney Eubanks, District Administrator. We are very proud of our students, staff, facilities and community. The challenge is looking at our current reality, assessing where we are and determining where we need to improve as a group, collectively, he said. * Indicates districts in which the Superintendent is appointed (29). The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan . Dr. Kate Maguire has been selected to serve as interim superintendent for the Anoka-Hennepin School District for the 2022-23 school year. Published Feb. 28, 2023 3:40 a.m. PST. Please feel free to contact me any time if you have questions! The focus of the presentations was to inform and equip school leaders with tools to implement processes within their own schools and districts. Ive seen [the district] transform in the past 13 years.. The Hamilton County Board of Education selected Dr. Justin Robertson as the next superintendent in a 7-2 vote on December 9, 2021. - Photo by Richard Rasmussen of The Sentinel-Record My School Info (MSI) allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas. The district will be conducting a four-hour safety training session on Sept. 17, in which teachers and staff will hear from a third-party expert on school safety and how to respond in times of crisis. We feel like he will be a good leader in our district. "At $2.25 a day all year, if they ate breakfast, that's potentially a $400 savings for families for each of their children," he said. All rights reserved. Job Alerts Enter your email and be notified when new jobs are posted. (NWA Media). Dorothy A. Morton Central Office Receptionist Office: (423) 498-7042 . My School Info (MSI) allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas. The benefits of the first meal of the day are widely known. The requirement, which comes after Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox on Friday barred authorities from enforcing the state's recently enacted ban on such government mask mandates for the time being, will require masks be worn indoors and on school buses, District Superintendent Shawn Higginbotham said Tuesday. Alex ("Lex") Carswell, Jr., Superintendent 372 West Duval Street Lake City, FL 32055-3990 Supt. Details. Facilitated Next Generation Learning programs in the forms of blended learning using Moodle for Biology; creation of iPad driven classes in Science, Math and English; and creation of Freshmen Academy that created a house approach for 125 freshmen that focused on 21st century learning skills. Willow Springs Learning Center District 4K, Student Teacher/ Practicum Student Programs, Hamilton Schools Celebrate Youth Art Month with art show at Pauline Haass Public Library, Hamilton Schools Celebrate Read Across America, Hamilton Announces February Students of the Month, Hamilton High School Honor Roll Announced, School Board President Kolesari to resign, Hamilton Education Foundation plans March 11 Gala, Hamiltons Play Group enrolling preschoolers, Hamilton offers Summer Opportunities for students, Hamilton Students earn W!se Financial Literacy Certification. He is a very intelligent man and is very respected by various school administrators and organizations.. Attained highest MAP Reading testing scores in Templeton school history in first year as principal. He said that when he first started at Lake Hamilton, there wasnt an alternative learning program or a Pre-K program. They will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:15 p.m. and Tuesday, March 21, at 6:15 p.m. Review the changes to school fees We celebrate Women's History Month "I'm excited about what that will do for teacher and staff morale," Lake Hamilton School Superintendent Shawn Higginbotham said Thursday. The Hamilton School District offers an exceptional educational experience for all students. Was invited to speak about the impact of deliberate practice on teaching and findings of dissertation study by Learning Sciences CEO Michael Toth. Most newer schools contain dedicated tornado shelter . 79 Canaras Avenue Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Superintendent: Diane Fox 518-891-5460 After the addition of new concessions/restroom facilities on the visitor's side of Wolf Stadium last fall, the district recently finished up installing new turf on the field and a new press box. Superintendent of Schools, State of the District Presentation Slides, For inquiries or to set up an appointment, please contact: We strive to create an environment where all students can be successful both in and outside of the classroom. Steve received a Bachelor of Science of Education d egree from . Home - Salt Lake City School District Public Hearings on School Fees The Board of Education will hold two public hearings regarding changes in school fees for the 2023-24 school year. Login using your State Active Directory (SSO) credentials. Results are available either as a web page or a comma-delimited file. A. Philip Randolph Elementary School. Worked with multiple school districts as a consultant to improve daily teacher practice through the use of the teacher supervision and evaluation process. Dr. Rocco received a Bachelor of Arts from Trenton State College and a Master of Education from The College of New Jersey. Shawn Higginbotham was recently named the new superintendent for the Lake Hamilton School District. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Subscribe to the Wolf Week News Past Issues of Wolf Week News School Choice Application Academics Arts Athletics Be a Wolf 9.11.01 20th Anniversary Remembrance Parade Watch on Live Feed Abbotts Hill Elementary School. Developed and led collegial studies in Lesson Study and Developing Teacher Expertise and offered optional professional development to staff. We have had improvements on every campus, Higginbotham said. We are proud to serve a community which works together to promote student achievement to build a better future for all. Multiple addresses are allowed by using a comma between addresses. The masks are the most contentious issue but it's just part of a bigger plan.". Superintendent of Schools. This is something that is an ongoing challenge, and he has proven himself to us.. One Pack. Was the lead presenter to a national audience that focused on the components of an effective teacher evaluation process. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is a U.S. Department of Education National Green Ribbon Schools Sustainability District that integrates E-STEM (Environmental Education, Science, Technology and Math) into all curricular areas. LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Yvonne Stokes will be the next superintendent of Hamilton Southeastern Schools, becoming the district's first Black top leader. This database presents the estimated total compensation and current contract for every public school district superintendent in Michigan. Staff writer Sam Pierce can be reached at (501) 244-4314 or spierce@arkansasonline.com. Additionally, your district superintendent or assistant superintendent and, Principal must first login and add your account to the LEA's authorized users list within My School Info. Any parent residing outside the Lamar School District that desires to send their child to Lamar Schools beginning with the 2019-2020 school year may obtain an application in the superintendent's office at 301 Elberta Street, Lamar, AR 72846. Conducted a webinar with Robert Marzano based on findings of dissertation, December 2012. In middle school he taught social studies and reading, and in high school he taught social studies. Brandi coached the varsity Lady Wolves basketball team for 10 years, winning the Class 6A state championship in 2009. That's how we're funded, so I think we're at about the limit of what we can do locally before the Legislature takes an opportunity to study in their adequacy meetings and then act maybe next year to increase in the 94th general assembly when they convene in January," he said. The school is the hub of the community. Timothy Gadson, incoming Salt Lake City School District superintendent, talks with Tracy Sjostrom, principal of Mary W. Jackson Elementary School, as Gadson tours the school in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Presented at international Marzano conference in Florida in June 2013 on Developing Teacher Expertise. Executive Assistant Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual . With strict mask adherence on the bus will come a benefit of reduced quarantine instances, he said. Department Fax: (423) 498-6694 So this will prevent quarantines; keep kids in school. "The infected student will have to isolate for 10 days but the exposed student wouldn't have to.". Editor's note: Results are updated as we receive them. He is very strong in the finance department. Website. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. My vision is less important than our vision it has to be collective and shared in the process moving forward. As the Superintendent of Schools in Hamilton Township School District, Dr. Rocco works with members of the school district and community to provide students with an outstanding education that prepares them for their future. Please read our Terms of Use or contact us. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. The 2014-15 Site Plan at Templeton resulted in record achievement and significant reorganization of school structure and processes for the 2015-16 school year. Higginbotham said there are approximately 4,400 students in the Lake Hamilton School District and 450 staff members. 2009-14 Principal, West Allis Central High School Higginbothams first day as superintendent will be July 1. Completed dissertation study on teacher evaluation, Investigating a Systematic Process to Develop Teacher Expertise: A Comparative Case Study. On any given day, youll find students learning about math in their edible garden, conducting morning meeting in an environmental learning center, sketching for art class in a school amphitheater and creating 3-D prototypes in the Fab Lab. But we'll give them the information starting in September. 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He then went on to receive his Doctorate of Education from Seton Hall University. The study garnered national attention from educational leader Robert Marzano and was promoted as a study that could impact teacher evaluation for the future. Higginbotham has been with Lake Hamilton since 2001, joining the school as an assistant principal for the high school for one year, then served as junior high principal for four years. He is also committed to increasing communication between the school district and community through face to face meetings, social media posts, and print media. Schools . She coaches basketball and has coached other sports as well, but basketball is her mainstay, Shawn said. Published as lead article in Educational Leadership, November 2012, Keeping Improvement In Mind. Was the lead author for an article that promoted the idea of using teacher evaluation to drive teacher development. Lake Hamilton School District Superintendent Shawn Higginbotham speaks with The Sentinel-Record Thursday about the upcoming school year. Created new schedule to facilitate needs of all learners including academic interventions and enrichment.