Westminster Regional School Committee; Contact Info . Daniel Monahan is a reporter who covers Fitchburg, Westminster and Ashby Lunenburg, and Ashburnham. Ashburnham WestminsterRegional School District 11 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham, MA 01430Phone: (978) 827-1434 Fax: (978) 827-5969 Meetinghouse: (978) 874-0163 Powered by EdlioEdlioLogin Special Links John R. Briggs Elementary Oakmont Regional High Overlook Middle Westminster Elementary / Meetinghouse Schools SchoolsStaff DirectoryBoardCalendar ASHBURNHAM A reconfigured Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee unanimously supported a resolution that will bring even more change to the district as it finds its way back to the classroom. The date for the annual Town Meeting in Templeton is Wednesday, May 10. You could be claircognizant, New benches debut on Twin Cities Rail Trail, Fitchburg State students to share experiences in 'The Heart of Europe' on May 3. Daniel Monahan is a reporter who covers Fitchburg, Westminster and Ashby Lunenburg, and Ashburnham. Issues with class-changing times, scheduling, and class size need to be hammered out before the hybrid model can be effective, he said. Im taking names here.. A preliminary election, if necessary, will occur on Oct. 3, according to the City Clerks Office. Public comment process information: Policy BEDH and KE will assist with knowledge of school and community relations. The woke mafia is equally displeased, and isnt buying his ineffective I loaned money to my gay brother for his wedding response. Theyre comparing him to me and my run for Wachusett Regional School Committee. View Map. Ashburnham Westminster names new superintendent. Candidates need the certified signatures of 50 registered Gardner voters to qualify as a candidate for nomination. He starts talking around the 1:45 mark, and his comments were completely reasonable and fair. The MASC declared that it is the responsibility of every district to provide to all staff, including school board members, annual professional development on diversity, equity and inclusion. We know far less about this than we do about New England weather, he said. The Ashburnham-Westminster Teachers Association hopes that the School Committee considers that fact when weighing contract increases. Click the Search Tips link for how to enhance search experience.Search Tips, Administration ContactsPrincipal: Michelle WalthourAsst. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee met and unanimously selected Todd Stewart as the new superintendent. Click the Search Tips link for how to enhance search experience. Phillipstons annual town election will take place on Monday, May 15. The last day to register for the election is Wednesday, April 5. Stewart said a hybrid model of learning is the safest option for students and staff and the most practical model for families in the area. Site Map . He was selected to replace current Interim Superintendent Sandra Rehler, who took over for the retiring Gary Mazzola at the end of last year. The hybrid model, which combined in-person and remote learning, will break down the student population into Group A and Group B and focus on two days of in-person learning with three days of remote learning. Each district would also incorporate into its curriculum the history of racial oppression, works by black authors and works from diverse perspectives. Under the approved plan, most students would start the year with a hybrid model of learning except for students at the high school. When examining data from the state, Stewart said schools do not appear to have played a major role in COVID-19 transmission and, in general, rates of infection are lower for children than for adults. He REALLY hates Turtleboy for exposing deranged Marlborough Elementary School teacher Jen Vacca. By Daniel Monahan . There will be nine available three-year term seats on the ballot Board of Selectmen, Board of Assessors, Board of Health, Cemetery Commission, Constable, Library Trustee, Planning Board, Tax Collector, and Town Clerk. He said Tucker served with passion and dedication, and it could be seen that she always had the students at heart. The post was liked by a lot of people, including three public school teachers in the district Briggs Elementary School 4th grade teacher Katie Sparks, Westminster Elementary teacher Mary Egan, and Westminster preschool teacher Dawn Ross. If you post it on World Star she might love it too. But the teachers who liked it should be held responsible for advocating for violence against their own students. Board member and member of the MASC Ellen Holmes said she believed the original resolution was brought before the MASC by members from the Springfield School Committee. Stewart began his career camp counseling, coaching youth sports and tutoring in high school. hMo6. Sometimes I wish I could go back. While I have no problem with the tailoring or individual way that we handle each part of the mandate, I do not feel that us, having a solitary mandate going along as opposed to being a part of a large group of school committees, is as powerful a statement, so thats why I requested this, said Kender. 9 Academy Hill Road, Westminster Elementary School Westminster, MA 01473 (978) 874-7312 Jana Harrison CFCE Coordinator The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District offers Inclusive Preschool Classroom Programs for children, ages 3-5 who require special education services, and those who do not. With Todds assistance, we are hoping to get further information on the financial outlays for those particular situations so that perhaps in the future we can begin to evaluate if and what we can do create a bit of equity there., Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. School Committee Submission Form Correspondence. Most large buses accommodate 71 students, but only 24 students can ride with social distancing guidelines in place. She drove the decision to transfer. Keep good records 4. The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School Committee unanimously selected Todd Stewart as the new superintendent Monday night. Examining the table of all schools reveals that our much better than average high school is in the lowest third of the state in expenditure. Site Map Website Disclaimer Government Websites by CivicPlus Login If theres a period of four weeks with no cases in the district, school officials could consider returning students full time. I have a deep understanding of and appreciation for the strengths, traditions, and unique challenges present in our region of the state and our school district.. eVZ- UZ&UbwcL|"DDqDI="yH"1d$HN8(.q)e|*#?p+rqLMnle3,0keG4{C|z;6{k``X0x0Fd0H v``X@ A"@p D x +#emB@q v8 s:V[.qDVtF~eq1!L'0N? The first was because she believes it is something that has to be addressed in the current climate. Ashburnhams annual town election will take place on Tuesday, April 25. Stewart said he was excited to have the opportunity to work for such an incredible district and also hopes to put students first. 208 0 obj <> endobj Three Housing Authority seats (one five-year term, one three-year term, and one one-year term) will also be decided by voters, as will an additional one-year term on Cemetery Commission. Committee member Kyle Johnson said few districts find themselves with two extremely qualified candidates, but in the end Stewart felt like the right fit. Principal:Catherine SimonsRegistrar: Roberta Lewis, Main Office ContactsBookkeeper: Leslie GrossHealth Clinic Specialist: Mary MarshMain Office Phone: 571-252-2350Fax: 571-223-2656Attendance Line: 571-252-2351, 8:00 - Morning News Show and Instructional Day Begin, Students arriving in their classrooms after 8:00 will be considered tardy. 11 Oakmont Drive . Or just buy our award winning book about the dangers of censorship and rise of Turtleboy: Support the Turtleboy Legal Defense Fund against Julia Mejia, Support the news you love. Andrew Storm for AWRSD School Committee, Westminster, Massachusetts. Site Map. The annual Town Meeting will take place at Westminster Elementary School on Saturday, May 6. Feel free to send a respectfully worded email to Ashburnham-Westminster superintendent Todd Stewart to share your feelings: [emailprotected] We wont stand for that sort of racism and bigotry any longer. School Committee member Andrew Storm, chairman of the Teacher Contract Negotiations Committee, was preparing for negotiations, bringing water and snacks for a long evening of hammering out the contract details. SCHOOL COMMITTEE ASHBURNHAM MEMBER Select ONE Three years WINIFRED KENDER 303 Rind e Turn ike, Ashburnham Candidate for Re-election NATHAN D. COMEAU 34 Libe Lane, Ashburnham (Write-in) Select ONE Three years Select ONE Three years HEATHER M. BILLINGS Caucus Nominee O 19 Bacon Street A Pepperell native and graduate of UMass Amherst, Daniel enjoys running, board games, and watching independent movies. Guess we know if youre a Trump supporter whose child is in Katie Sparks class and she sees him getting beaten by a bunch of freedom fighter kids, shell stand there and applaud. endstream endobj 209 0 obj <> endobj 210 0 obj <> endobj 211 0 obj <>stream At no point did he express any sort of homophobia, and he was clearly just against the schools pushing a political agenda. All students will be issued a district device prior to the first day of school and clear expectations would be outlined ahead of time. Former Chairman William Ewing explained that a variety of school districts have treated the resolution differently as they voted approval. . The last day to register to vote in the election will be Friday, May 5. );1w.ueb]7!tTc14VX Z(w^W|ttm-\ 56 j;eTRc.ijHyK)vn\W^jG{T4nxQ`%T^;Nl{o?EF"{xI|Y801.z +pb"jQyo^K|rHUBm a8 ]rtzDx1EvZh7$;oxgGeIv :"-XC` ;c The AWRSD School Committee consists of 10 members, 5 from the town of Ashburnham and 5 from the town Ashburnham Westminster Regional School Committee Westminsters annual town election will take place on Tuesday, April 25. Stewart said that every student is capable of greatness, and its the responsibility of educators to ensure that every student has the resources and support to realize that potential. There will be several open positions in Templetons annual town election on Monday, May 15. Throughout my time as a resident of Ashburnham, I've had the opportunity and privilege to volunteer as a member of many different committees and groups. He began his professional career as a social studies teacher in the Quabbin Regional School District, and later became a vice principal in the district. The last day to register to vote at Town Meeting is Wednesday, April 12. Said AWGRC shall meet within fifteen (15) school days after the grievance is referred to Level Two. The available terms that will appear on the ballot are: one three-year term for the Board of Selectmen, two three-year terms for the School Committee, two three-year terms for the Board of Health, and one five-year term for the Housing Authority. The annual Town Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 6. He said research has shown that wearing masks, maintaining physical distance from others and hand-washing reduce the spread of the virus. Before that, he spent six months covering a small area in the Cape for the Sippican Week. As you know if you follow Turtleboy we are constantly getting censored and banned by Facebook for what are clearly not violations of their terms of service. Newly elected Westminster members Justin Sparks (second term) and Kimberly Russo (first term) and Ashburnham veteran members Ellen Holmes and Christine Eddy took their oath of office at the meeting's onset. Stewart, who is currently superintendent fellow in Worcester Public Schools, was one of two finalists interviewed by the School Committee Monday evening. Overlook Middle School; Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District; 32 Main StreetAshburnham, MA 01430(978) 827-4100, Site MapWebsite DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus , Building/Land Use Dept - Inspectional Services, Annual Town Meeting - 5/2/2023 at 7:00 PM, Water Conservation - Effective May 1, 2023, Sen. Comerford Speaks in Support of Chapter 90 Legislation for Funding Bridges and Roads, Inspection - Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Gas. Were talking about the back-to-school model that has the greatest educational value for all of our students, he said. Between the two towns, there has been just one confirmed positive case in the past two weeks. If you are raising hate filled intolerant little bigots, I hope someones tiny freedom fighter stomps the mess out of them on the playground.. WESTMINSTER With Annual Town Elections on Tuesday, three candidates are vying for two spots on the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District School Committee, and they spent last. ASHBURNHAM-WESTMINSTER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE and GARY F. MAZZOLA SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT JULY 1, 2015 It is hereby agreed by and between the School Committee of the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District (hereinafter called the "AWRSD") and Gary F. Additionally, voters will choose candidates for three three-year terms on the School Committee two in Templeton and one in Phillipston. Mission Statement The Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District educates our students to achieve their maximum potential and to succeed as individuals now and in the future. Budget, Investment and Legal Subcommittee, Ashburnham Westminster Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Ashburnham Westminster Regional School Committee, Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials, Westminster Elementary / Meetinghouse Schools. The district currently plans on returning pre-K and kindergarten students to a hybrid model on Sept. 21. 32 Main Street Ashburnham, MA 01430 (978) 827-4100. Students in the Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District will return to school this fall under the hybrid learning model unanimously approved by the School Committee Monday night. And Dawn Ross is really upset that this parent running for School Committee is concerned about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, which are always dog whistles for racism, discrimination, and segregation via critical race theory. Stakeholder School Climate Survey Reports, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. To account for this change, the district would need 15 additional buses at an estimated cost of $1.17 million. Voters who will be unavailable to take part in the election and who wish to file an application for an absentee ballot must do so by noon on Monday, April 24. I have a deep understanding of and appreciation for the strengths, traditions, and unique challenges present in our region of the state and our school district.. GreatSchools is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The committee identified two primary issues that repeated themselves the most in the survey. Ive yet to see a single physically attractive person who doesnt like Turtleboy. Bill Johnson for Selectman. 21-22SYCalendarVerFinal.pdf; John R. Briggs Elementary School. Fax: 571-223-2656 . Phone: (571) 252-2350 . Being told that you shouldnt be around children by someone like this: I for one am shocked that the pink haired free spirit with the door knocker in her nose wont be endorsing my campaign. 253 0 obj <>stream Town of Ashburnham. Hello Turtle Riders. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families. The deadline for candidates to file their nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15. This isHanifa Nelson-Kamau, a mental health worker from Ashburnham. 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