]]>*/, 2018Poudre School District, all rights reserved, Employee resources, support, trainings and technical assistance, Students and staff at Fort Collins High School have a new principal who has already been a Lambkin for two decades. Open enrollment for staff eligible for benefits begins 8 a.m., Monday, July 10, and ends 4 p.m., Monday, July 24. Her annual salary at the time was$246,000. Stay informed with the latest from CBN News delivered to your inbox. We need to responsibly use "one-time use" funds received for COVID relief to ensure a secure budget next year and in the years to come. Their Read Announcing Poudre >> Mark Barry named Fossil Ridge High School's interim principal JFK - Poudre Experience Berlin, Germany. 7 USDE Blue Ribbon Schools in PSD Upcoming in PSD View Calendar July 10 Open Enrollment for Staff July 10-24 Join the Summer Reading Challenge view more July 11 Lunch Lab Serves Free Meals to Kids July Mental Wellness Series Begins view more July 31 Need a sports physical? Calendar. He also evaluated SPLASHs resources and found not all of its teachings aligned with the district's values, mission and communications around its principles that we hold tight, he said. With the help from our generous community, we passed a mill levy override to increase teacher pay and safety, including mental health. Schools schedule back-to-school nights for the 2023-24 school year Submitted by escamp on August 31, 2015 - 3:04pm. Ryan Thomson, who has served as interim principal at Lincoln Middle School since January 2022, when Penny Stires left to become principal at Fort Collins High School, will have the interim tag removed from his title and take over the job on a permanent basis. This means keeping students in buildings, in front of teachers and learning with peers. Close. He replaces David Patterson, who is retiring after nine years as Beatties principal. / CBS Colorado. Through network and coalition building, investigative reporting, litigation, and engagement on local, state, and national policies, we are fighting indoctrination in the classroom and for the restoration . At ODea, I will seek to cultivate a safe and caring environment and ensure all students have the foundational skills to be successful, Martin said in the news release. Yes, I support employees having the ability to collectively bargain with their employers. ParentVUE and StudentVUE Access . Changes are effective Tuesday, Aug. 1. Its focus on collaborative teamwork towards endless opportunities demonstrates that small schools can make a big difference.. Beattie is a unique and caring community, which comes together to meet the needs of each Bighorn, Whicker said in the news release, referring to the schools mascot. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline , The 2023-24 school year is almost here and schools are getting ready to welcome students back! The Jurich family is suing because their daughter was subject to much of the same treatment as the Lee's daughter. Zanellas next court date for a possible disposition or status conference was set for 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Larimer County Justice Center. An "applied-learning" education lab that has been operating out of Fort Collins High School since 2019. Polaris new principal, Starr Hill, is also a familiar face around the K-12 school, having spent nearly nine years there as the assistant principal. If a local crisis center is too busy to respond right away, the call gets routed to one of 16 backup centers around the country. When asked why he voted in favor of Smyser's retirement, board president Christophe Febvre provided a written statement to the Coloradoan on behalf of all members that reiterated what was said in the districts announcement regarding Smysers departure. ParentVUE - Poudre School District Do you support collective bargaining? The new principal at Beattie Elementary, Cale Whicker, has been the schools assistant principal since January 2022 and was named the Colorado Association of School Executives Assistant Elementary School Principal of the Year for 2022. Spanish interpretations will be available for both. But he added that hes aware members of the LGBTQ+ community may be concerned with whats happening and what it could mean moving forward. Tracking Colorado's testing results. Top Psychiatrist Says 'Go Back to Church' as Loneliness Now a Major US Health Threat, Water Worries: CA Groundwater Mismanagement Puts Farmers and Food Supplies at Risk, Students for Life's Kristan Hawkins Calls 'Sexual Exploiters' Big Winner in FDA Birth Control Pill Decision, Chinese Pastor Who Faced Severe Persecution Gets Religious Freedom Hearing in DC, Mira Sorvino Talks About Rescuing Kids as 'Sound of Freedom' Box Office Success Builds. /*-->Announcing Poudre Community Academy's co-interim principals When Sandra Smyser walked away from her role as superintendent of Poudre School District in January, it wasn't with empty pockets. 10. Whicker is married and enjoys hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. Kingsley said he met with Lee about the incident with SPLASH and shortly after issued a districtwide directive for schools to post their club information and meeting times on websites to make information more transparent for families. Whicker has worked in public education for 18 years, the past nine in the Poudre School District. 6. Parents Defending Education Throughout the current school year while there was no one in place and no involvement with SPLASH, Kingsley said that role fell to GSA coordinators and individual schools. Pay increases will vary by job classification, PSD said in communications that went out to all employees following the conclusion of negotiations. In PSD, we are creating a strategic plan to guide our work that will enhance the experiences, opportunities and outcomes for all students. I am committed to equity and closing the opportunity gap. 8. News Archives. I am a parent . OTHER PRESTON NEWS. Kingsley said that while he believes some of what was presented was "well-intended communication that just landed poorly," he had issues with the resources and some messaging, specifically that which suggested to students they should lie to their parents about their sexuality if need be. Now, as the district narrows its search for Smyser's permanent replacement, the board members who voted to pay Smyser to stop working remain largely unwilling to discuss their reasoning for the decision. The early retirement came as a surprise to some in the district, but not the members on its board of education; the boardvoted unanimously in favor of Smyser'sdeparture. Apply online for K-12 Jobs in Poudre School District. PSD, the ninth largest school district in Colorado, encompasses several communities including Fort Collins, Laporte, Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, Red Feather, Livermore, Stove Prairie, and parts of Windsor. However, the board also needs to re-evaluate the program on a consistent basis to make sure the program is working for all students. Contact Us. FORT COLLINS, CO (CBS4) The Poudre School District, one of Northern Colorado's largest school districts, will require all students and staff to wear masks to start the 2021-2022 school year. McDonald also ruled out an alternate request by Gavaldon that Zanella be allowed to have supervised visits with his children through a professional third party, noting that other adults were said to have been present when Zanella is accused of assaulting students. Support her work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. The culture and environment of meetings has improved. Those votes are expected to be completed in the next few weeks, Robinson and a PSD spokesperson said. District Website. Mother sues Poudre School District claiming daughter was illegally Martin is replacing Laurie Corso, who is leaving ODea to run the elementary-level programs at the American School in Asuncion, Paraguay. Home | Centennial High School Dr. Jennifer Roth, an assistant principal at FCHS, will begin, A new shelter in Northern Colorado will offer essential services to youth and young adults ages 15-20 who are on their own and in need of immediate support. Since the search for a new district leader was announced, the board has encouraged members of the community to get involved and share input on what they're looking for. We know that there are spaces in the context of when and how and if to come out and who to share that with where there may be confidentiality needed … but we want our parents to hear that we don't condone lying.. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Teachers, staff, administration and the board are excited about the improvements being made daily in academics, equity, social and emotional health. Map and directions . I can say that with confidence. The strategic plan, which is being developed in partnership with the entire PSD community, will be our roadmap for the next several years and focuses on four priorities: literacy, graduating with options, mental health and belonging, and school safety. Gavaldon said he was still reviewing the evidence against Zanella and was awaiting additional evidence from prosecutors. From Poudre School District: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is hosting the following voluntary clinics from its mobile bus: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25 at Shepardson Elementary School in the 4/5 playground at 1501 Springwood Drive in Fort Collins. Why are you running for the PSD school board? PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. How are we growing their whole person (mind, heart, body and spirit)? Unity, trust and a focus on diversity: PSD presents ideal profile for superintendent, 2017, the board expressed it wanted better communication and transparency, report presenting what the district and community are looking for in its next superintendent, PSD students head back to full in-person learning, Poudre School District looks to host in-person graduation, proms, Charter schools grow in popularity with PSD families amid COVID-19, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. When students bring their whole selves to school, they are able to learn, create and excel. All six of the named victims in the case are nonverbal, autistic children. She then invited family members of named victims in the case, who were seated in the gallery behind her, if they would like to speak. Reporter Kelly Lyell covers education, breaking news, some sports and other topics of interest for the Coloradoan. He added that to bring those services in house was the only way to have influence over how we actually approach that work in an inclusive manner without it stopping.. All rights reserved. When Sandra Smyser walked away from her role as superintendent of Poudre School District in January, it wasnt with empty pockets. Her ratings decreased in 17 of 26 categories compared with the previous year, whereas ratings increased in only two categories. Board member DJ Anderson echoed the statement, saying he voted yes because it was "best for our district to move forward with new leadership in 2021.". ", For subscribers:Charter schools grow in popularity with PSD families amid COVID-19. I love going to work each and every day, seeing students and teachers thrive and push through challenges, Hill said in the news release. If all three groups ratify the agreement, it will be forwarded to the PSD Board of Education for approval in June. [CDATA[/* >