Johnston is the third receiver in Southbridge. Id like to think that next year were putting it on the calendar for a proper review.. Jaime Morgan, a technology support employee at the school for three years, requested an investigation with the district and the state concerning a possible violation of RSA 42:1a, a breach of confidentiality of town officials and their oaths. MILFORD Embattled Milford superintendent of schools, Dr. Jessica L. Huizenga, has resigned from her position, effective at the end of the school year. MILFORD Navigating through less choppy waters, the Milford Board of Education met on Tuesday, Feb. 17. I find it deeply concerning that any superintendent would request a contract modification in the middle of a term and I would not support such a request without having performed a thorough evaluation and without having the utmost confidence that such an action would be in the best interest of the students and the district.. I am the Principal at Blanchard Middle School in Westford, Massachusetts, and this is my blog. State staff will interview candidates and make a recommendation to acting Commissioner Jeff Wulfson, who will make the final decision, Ms. Reis said. The district was placed under state control in January 2016, joining Lawrence and Holyoke in receivership. We won't share it with anyone else. Would you like to receive our daily news? Give today. 2023 www.telegram.com. That policy is that the remaining members of the board will fill the vacancy with a successor. After she was hired this summer people on social . When the state placed the district into receivership, state officials cited a high turnover rate among superintendents and principals in the district and continued underperformance as factors. The chairman just writes the paperwork and gets authority to sign things and facilitates meetings. I used to use them all the time, he said. And she is not looking to sweep things under the rug. Union representatives say they have met with the superintendent more than 20 times to discuss concerns, but no resolutions have occurred. I want to talk about what programs we have., Carvell had just attended a board meeting on Sunday morning, Dec. 13, calling the situation with the board and Hannons resignation, a nightmare., I personally resigned because I was unhappy there, Carvell said of his member seat on the board. In a very short amount of time, she gracefully tackled some significant and important items that have long needed attention, positioning MHS to move forward into the future.. Jessica Huizinga Profiles | Facebook