In addition to school board members Mitchell, Melissa Baten Caswell, Heidi Emberling and Camille Townsend, others on the trip were: Charles Young, associate superintendent; Sharon Ofek, principal of JLS Middle School and president of the Palo Alto Management Association; Teri Baldwin, president of the Palo Alto Educators Association and an Addison Elementary School kindergarten teacher; Meb Steiner, president of the California School Employees Association and Barron Park Elementary School special-education instructional aide; Susan Usman, incoming president of the Palo Alto Parent-Teacher Student Association; and Asha Guha, incoming president of the Partners in Education Foundation. I was a member of the Illinois State Board of Education [ISBE] Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Students when Dr. McGee was its Superintendent. cohort members. Uploaded: Fri, May 23, 2014, 9:50 am Become a member today. We have shown we can do both quite well, we just need to extend the programs into high school. He sends "max mail" instead of a PAUSD newsletter. They will poison the well for him same as Skelly if he doesnt. Jerry Brown famously gave up his salary and his mansion perk. John Glenn School Corporation Company Profile | Walkerton, IN As nice as these choice programs are, they require a ton of district attention, and you can have an entire core subject like English failing thousands. I am not out of touch. I have slim hopes for McGee being successful since certain people in this community were not allowed to be part of the interview process even though they had no reasonable expectation to do so. He wanted to start a new school from the ground up and is applying for a new job before the first anniversary? They should be able to do all those things, but the union is in the way. "McGee is currently head of school at the Princeton Institute for Mathematics and Science, an educational start-up that he spearheaded in the last year with the backing of a Chinese foundation." One of the consultants at Leadership Associates, the search firm the district hired to conduct the superintendent search process, had a "longstanding relationship" with McGee and recruited him. Behind every boogeyman parent there is a student story worth looking into. A huge percentage of PAUSD's budget goes to this and it would be good to know what it prioritizes. He also has narcissistic tendencies that I don't like. Here are some commonly found skills and other specifications in job postings for Superintendents. You think I am making that up? Understanding Governance. Mitchell said he did not apply for the Palo Alto position. I agree with much of what you said. Does that make you out of touch?" Board Watcher, Ability to lead and work with student athletes, coaches and volunteers. I'm suggesting business process solutions, or, educational ergonomics, I guess. You are completely confused and attributing quotes to me which I did not make. If it were available at all 3 middle schools, I suspect the majority of those potentially interested would apply. 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(And this is) all in the context of improving the experience for our students.". All I've done is say that the new superintendent might be surprised by the unusual views held by certain leaders in the community, views that are outside of the mainstream of American educational thought. Two of them started crying at the last meeting, which is no management style I am familiar with. You have failing schools, and the college admission insanity which has everyone competing with all sorts of moving parts, and students are caught in an adult made mess. Get to work. Palo Alto board tours Illinois school with superintendent finalist. The focus is on a more holistic and integrated educational experience involving big projects that incorporate all subjects, more collaboration, public speaking, etc. Please read all the above comments. If you have a view that has not been heard, step up. He was also very involved with the students, parents and faculty! So what you have are parents complaining to anyone who will listen, they get dismissed, and the complaints just float out in the system (oh sure, everybody knows about that problem), but not really tracked to see if there is an increase or decrease of a particular jam. If I want parenting advice I'll ask my mother. Everyone is from somewhere else anyway, so not alone. I like what you say, great intent, but I will probably choke if it's another love fest on the outside and festering on the inside. Why are all so short? (Except that too many Go-along Get-alongs in the group probably don't know how to identify a good candidate who isnt - nevertheless, he sounds promiing.) His first day on the job there was last July; the school opened in September.Four members of the Palo Alto school board, along with a group of district education officials, spent most of Thursday at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, Illinois, where McGee served as president from 2007 to 2013, interviewing administrators, teachers and other education officials he's worked with.Board President Barb Mitchell said they met with about 15 people, including current IMSA faculty, officials from the Wilmette Public Schools district, where he was superintendent for six years before joining IMSA, and the president of the teacher's union in Wilmette. (I do think there are some very good teachers here, but the bad apples make it tough on everyone.). Fortunately most things work out well, but a jam is a jam, and it's hard to see kids getting caught in a jam, repeatedly, if the problem is not addressed, or even acknowledged. Winchell replaces outgoing superintendent Richard Reese, who is retiring at the end of June. You have dead week, but some teachers are still living the quarter. A 1,000 person company is not very big at all in the private sector and employees would absolutely be expected to understand the popular products/programs offered by the company, particularly if many products/programs either feed into it or flow out of it (as well as be subject matter experts in their own jobs). All Skelly's administrators who were able to find jobs in other districts have already left. Posted meaningless manifestos and social agendas on the emails sent to parents. I am a teacher in Illinois and have been to professional development opportunities at Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) and I also send my children to the school. His experience looks great on paper. @board watcher - but as we know from the story today about the teacher's union's refusal to user schoology, McGee and the PAUSD don't get full power to manage teachers. South Bend sets timeline to annex Greene Township to John Glenn schools This being said, there are a lot reasons why lazer focus on your own practice matters more at school, you're on the frontline with students. The Almanac sign in [top ] copyright 2015 Logic Key, Inc. John Glenn School Corporation Administration Office. [3] History In August 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indiana, the district chose to enact a mask mandate. This teacher is unprofessional, personally motivated, and vindictive, and should be reprimanded at a minimum, but that will not happen, thanks to tenure. Any accomplishments? "It's not a situation where we're starting a new school or a school district or are in need of dramatic reform," she said. I'm frankly hoping the district will expand this program into high school so that it's NOT such a grind. I join the other IMSA grad and Dr. McGee fans in reassuring all of you that you are fortunate to have him with your district. I have been teaching in Palo Alto for ten years and I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about." Ideal for leaders who want to help accelerate academic performance growth and be a champion for historically underrepresented and diverse populations. John Glenn School Board Remembers Richard "Dick" Reese You get the kind of behavior from your school board that you demand. "It puts both of our districts in a position to best serve our kids," John Glenn Superintendent Christopher Winchell told The Tribune. His first day on the job there was last July; the school opened in September. In the private sector, if you don't stay current (on your own time) you find yourself behind and out of a job. Max the Conqueror of Small Town Illinois spends his time ignoring medical science research and simultanously bragging about his love of science. But I think if he is able to change the culture in the district office to be a more transparent one, and a better fit for the kind of Education 2.0 parenting community we have here, we'll all be better off. St. Patricks Church held classes there for many years before closing their doors a few years ago. It will expand for more students at a later time. East Central proudly honors our staff members who are retiring and those who have achieved milestones in their years of service. He represents the worse of the Kevin Skelly Years, in short, the last three years. Participants engage in a series of learning experiences culminating in a Capstone Project, and all programs utilize a master curriculum that ensures participants are prepared to become transformational, future focused leaders. They try, but it has to meet some impossible consensus and it's back to no control. Here's why. Don't miss out on the discussion! So it's really a management culture question to answer, and a (for lack of a better term) business process issue to best resolve to everyone's benefit. That was not a racist comment. That speaks volumes about him. I am in the no homework camp, does that make me an extremist? I am sick and tired of minority rules majority. (And not just in staged PTA meetings.) I paid close attention to every English class my children took. You'd want to be part of the big picture. Uploaded: Fri, May 23, 2014, 9:50 am Thanks. The only ones who are beholden to policies and procedures are students. @CPD I don't think that PAUSD is the "absolute or only responsible party" in this. @ Oh Boy: >I am stunned that a teacher could teach in this district for 10 years and not know about the Connections Choice program. Seems like a lot of car for something work related. Just do your job and stop guilt tripping parents for not doing what you think is best. How does he work parents? SWE, I believe every employee of every institution, be it private or public, is responsible for staying educated and aware of what is happening in their "company" and industry. Manage. @ anonymous, Address: 101 John Glenn Dr Walkerton, IN, 46574-1440 United States See other locations Phone: ? Leading for Equity with Urgency. You can't have it both ways -creating good processes and then blocking them because it's inconvenient to certain needs or situations. But there's also an excellent history here of fine arts and athletics, and I also want to build upon those and continue to have excellence there.. Wow, this thread completely digressed. What's wrong with debating different points of view? Please stop making PAUSD the absolute or only responsible party in this. @paly mom, John Glenn School Corporation - Wikipedia The public will have two additional opportunities to speak--one on June 3 and the other on June 17 at the Board's regular meetings." What McGuee might find is that people challenge mediocrity more fiercely than others, and others challenge the frenzy and competition which is not entirely safe. I am unclear as to why PAUSD staff would not also, at a minimum, be expected to surf the pausd website every once in a while, and ask questions about anything they see as new or different. (I got a feeling I won't get a reply, and that this comment will be removed like others.). It's not something to be stunned about, it's something to understand via a simple explanation of demographics. Participants will be equipped to lead forward-driven schools. [2] It also includes territory in Marshall County. Even if something is codified, like a bullying policy, there's a loophole to make sure it's re-invented or ignored. Superintendent: No credible threat after John Glenn High School - ABC57 Of course he won't be perfect. The Aspiring Superintendents Academy Hybrid Learning Model is a standards-based professional learning opportunity that will provide leaders with an insightful blend of theory and practice utilizing a combination of in-person sessions, online webinars and a virtual platform. I think that PAUSD is Max McGee's job to manage. Carley Lanich South Bend Tribune 0:04 0:57 SOUTH BEND School leaders in St. Joseph County are setting a timeline to advance a drawn out and at times controversial plan to annex part of the. Mitchell said McGee's wide-ranging career arc from superintendent of an Illinois public school district to state superintendent overseeing 900 school districts to the head of an elite, publicly-funded STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) boarding school is perfectly aligned with Palo Alto's priorities and needs. Google "PAUSD Winston black dong" and see what you get. Follow Palo Alto Online and the Palo Alto Weekly on Twitter @paloaltoweekly, Facebook and on Instagram @paloaltoonline for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. For reasons to resign, he cites personal and family then moves to a startup school with foreign backers where he seems to have stayed less than a year. P.s. November 3, 2022 Anita Goodan A long-time dream of the late Richard "Dick" Reese will soon become a reality at the John Glenn School Corporation. The doing vs learning issue. Glenn "Max" McGee, a long-time educator from Illinois to whom the Palo Alto school board officially offered the district superintendent position earlier today, told the Weekly Friday that he has accepted the offer. More Traditional approach in Education is the way to go. Photo courtesy of the Palo Alto Unified School District. Enjoy his enthusiastic, professional expertise. With Indiana's legislative session concluding and 48 new laws being passed that will directly impact public education, John Glenn School Superintendent Christopher Winchell updated the John Glenn School Board on a scare that they had pertaining to the State-approved school budget for the John Glenn School Corporation. 97 In 6th grade, the kids get to choose a project each term that they then present at the end, something they've never done before, like design a video game or learn a new language. How about reimbursing x cents per mile as opposed to a flat, large sum per month for local driving duties, which are not constant and are nearby and should be well within the expectations of the position at that large salary. I also hope our new superintendent will demand higher performance from the teachers and make PAUSD a reasonable learning environment that does not rely on high-achieving parents and private tutors to educate our kids. There's a reason people send their kids to private schools. It would mean finding solutions on the next level so that a lot of the complaints end up resolved without having to be dealt with over and over again. South Bend takes next steps in John Glenn annexation. What it means for The John Glenn School Corporation accepts the responsibility to create an educational environment that will challenge, inspire, encourage and support excellence for an ever-changing world. Reese passed away May 31 and his funeral was held at Urey Middle School in Walkerton Sunday, June 5, which was handled by the Rannells Funeral . "Frankly, I like the idea of getting back to public education," McGee said. One question. Walkerton, Indiana 46574. Academic Excellence and Good Behavior(Citizenship) are the only thing matters! If you teach at lower grades, it really is probably a good idea to learn about these programs because they exist to serve important needs for the students and families in them, and families learn about them through the teachers oftentimes. Your comments weren't debating different points of view. @fan Perhaps you aren't aware of how the English teacher's workload -- due to overcrowded classrooms -- has magnified. From what's been coming out, I really don't think this is Max McGee's fault. You'd never know the traffic jams if you had them. Well, a contract is a contract. I know both are in good hands. SWE, @What and @ Oh Boy: >This year about 180 kids applied for Connections, from all over PAUSD. You are really lucky to have him in your district. "It's not a situation where we're starting a new school or a school district or are in need of dramatic reform," she said. The guy was certainly better investigated than Kevin Skelly was, so things should turn out better this time around! Superintendent Duties, Skills & Responsibilities - Indeed And so the same will happen to another kid, and another, and another, etc All the while we have new grad teachers with enthusiasm and competence that cannot get jobs. Get ready for the 6A Regional Finals as the team keeps making history! No one shoud have to flounder like both the parents and the staff did in the harrassment case at Gunn or the bullying at Terman. 574-586-3195 extension 8426. Congratulations to our very own Kayla Michna, a phenomenal kindergarten teacher at Tradition Elementary! "The problem with the most problematic in the office envirnment is that they are usually the best at looking good to superiors. Considering applications mostly come from incoming 6th graders (currently in 5th), Connections lottery apps come from more like 15-18% of the eligible population, assuming about 1000 kids per grade. South Bend school board to explore districts with Greene Township There are a few others, very close to Young, who will probably be huge stumbling blocks if McGee does not find a way to see things honestly and get rid of the dead (and poisonous) wood. Superintendent Christopher Winchell said an agreement with the church is being negotiated. If I am completely unaware of very successful and sought after products/programs in a company as small as 1,000 people, yes. Same goes for schools. who could fill Palo Alto's superintendent moccasins. SWE, I was disappointed with the past leaderships. They can't tell teachers what to do, they can't fire bad teachers, they can't micro manage how or what teachers do with homework. You are not a parenting expert and it's condescending. Waiting until kids get sick is usually costly and bad for the kids (and teachers). For any special interest group they should go to a private school they like or create their own charter school. Has Mr. MgGee been offered the job? forgot my password. You have a bullying and harassment policy but nobody pays attention to it. What kind of weird thing is a "max mail"? Again, we serve this educational end of the spectrum through middle school, but then it stops, while the other end of the spectrum has their needs met. Web Link Especially when you consider that all the teachers and district employees get to pick their kids' teachers (whether or not they reside in pausd) so only the property-owning, tax-paying residents have to play whatever politics they can to get the "good" teachers. If it does, he can continue with his other "consultancy work": It includes Walkerton and North Liberty in St. Joseph County. Mobile site. South Bend school official warns of 'unintended consequences' of (I was willing to give our self-proclaimed teacher a pass on the not knowing about the Connections program, but that's pretty sad on the math there!). February 8, 2022 Anita Goodan The John Glenn School Corporation and the South Bend School Corporation are working together to come to an agreement on an annexation process for Greene Township School, according to Superintendent Christopher Winchell. Put in the extra time if you want to succeed. What is "mainstream of American educational thought."? Things would change things around here real fast. John Glenn School Superintendent Discusses State Budget with School John Glenn School Corp. names new superintendent - WNDU This salary is 653 percent higher than average and 2,203 percent higher than median salary in John Glenn School Corporation. John Glenn Head Start Expansion Moving Forward - MAX 98.3 The public will have two additional opportunities to speak--one on June 3 and the other on June 17 at the Board's regular meetings. Updated: Fri, May 23, 2014, 4:08 pm I frankly don't think the selction process is as important as what happens when he arrives, and his ability to find out how to get the poison out of the well at Churchill. Find Us . The John Glenn School Board still hopes to move Head Start classes to St. Patricks Catholic Church in Walkerton to expand the corporations current program. McGee's appointment will be up for discussion at the board's next meeting on June 3 and for action on June 17, the last meeting of the school year. Several SHORT stints as superintendent before, anything to show for it? Your contribution matters. Must have missed that at HBS. Margaret Fosmoe South Bend Tribune 0:02 0:31 With the only public school in the township now closed, Greene Township officials will host a July 11 meeting to gauge public opinion about the idea. We should be serving both ends of the spectrum through HS. John Glenn High School 3201 Kiesel Road Bay City, MI 48706 Phone: 989-684-7510 Fax: 989-684-1545 Yes, even around here. We could clear it up in detail with a good ten-minute conversation. He has given a few recorded speeches and interviews. English actually has data - student surveys consistently point to it as the weak link, and what No comprendo points is well known. Information includes graduation rates, financial details, details on students and faculty information, and test scores. As a parent, you have to have witnessed five runs of the wheel getting re-invented to get it, and by the time you've figured it out, you're done. Contact Gail Pletnick, lead superintendent of AASA's aspiring programs, at gpletnick@aasa.org. The is the link to PAUSD's choice programs. This was posted in the other thread: 5 followers 4 connections. Work-life balance. That number does not represent how many kids are currently enrolled in the program, or spent three years in the program and are now in high school. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). an experience for me like nothing else in my career developmentI will look back forever on my career and attribute the growth and my personal development to the things I've learned through this course. (WSBT) The John Glenn School Corporation has voted 7 to 0 to grow their school district and annex Greene Township. Still, every year that negative feedback is given a pass, as if the problem doesn't exist. Winchell said he wants to expand computer science and project-based learning curriculum. The program is very hard to get in because it's lottery and heavily oversubscribed. This sounds like a done deal? Contact info: tdavis@jgsc.k12.in.us Find more info on AllPeople about Tim Davis and John Glenn School Corporation, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with a similar name.