Author: Monkton Central School

Federal Mediator’s report regarding the ANESU is complete

The Executive Committee of the ANESU Board and representatives of ANEDA (the Educational Association) reviewed recommendations from Federal Mediator, Cynthia Jeffries, on August 27, 2015. Ms. Jefferies had been asked by the Executive Committee to conduct an assessment in an effort to rebuild working relationships in our school community.

The Executive Committee and ANEDA met with Cynthia Jefferies to hear her recommendations for moving forward. The recommendations were the result of interviews, email exchanges and phone conversations between Ms. Jefferies and Addison Northeast teachers, support staff, administrators, and board members that took place during the month of June 2015.

The goal of the recommendations from the federal mediator is to establish effective communication and collaborative working relationships that support the ANESU mission and the Ends (the ANESU educational outcomes).

Both the Executive Committee and ANEDA are in agreement that we should secure and schedule training to accomplish this goal. The Executive Committee will be bringing this proposal to the Supervisory Union Board at an upcoming meeting, early this fall.

To read the Federal Mediator Reports click on this link: http://www.anesu.org/announcements/federalmediatorreports

MCS School Board Retreat

Monkton School Board Retreat
June 26, 2015
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Bob Radler’s Home: 215 Post Rd, Monkton

AGENDA

1. Call to Order​

2. Visitors’ Business *​​

3. Board Items:​
a. Legislative Update Act 46
b. Assessment Formula Discussion (Enclosures hand carried – All ANESU Member District Budgets)
c. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Transition of Special Education Teaching Staff to Supervisory Union (Hand carried)
d. Review of the Year
e. Community Engagement (Enclosure)
• How to Get Input From Stakeholders
• Visitors’ Business
f. Robert’s Rules for Small Boards (Enclosure)
g. Other

4. Consent Agenda:​
a. Pay Orders
AP #
Amount

PR #
Amount
1051
$721,745.15

1054
$67,788.65
1053
$73,928.02

0
$0.00
Total
$795,673.17

Total
$67,788.65

b. Minutes 6/5/15, 6/11/15 (Enclosures)
c. Adopt Resolution for Borrowing Tax Anticipation Note in the Amount of $942,166 (Enclosure)
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Upcoming Meetings: August @ 6:30 PM, Monkton School Board Meeting

* Public Comment: Anyone making a comment can expect a response from the board that will fall into one of the following categories:
a. Thank the person with no further action planned.
b. Respond immediately by the board chair or administration.
c. Direct the administration to contact and respond to the person.
d. Seek clarification from the administration at a specified meeting.
e. Add the topic to a specified future board agenda.
f. Refer the matter to an executive session.
g. Hold a public hearing on the matter.

Statement: ANESU Executive Committee engages FMCS to conduct assessment

April 23, 2015

Addison Northeast Supervisory Union – Executive Committee Statement

The Executive Committee is deeply concerned about the deteriorated environment in our schools and the effect it is having on our community. The Committee recognizes the need for an immediate assessment of current conditions. Following the assessment, an action plan will be developed to rebuild working relationships and to implement a more collaborative and resilient leadership culture for our schools, students, and community.

  • The Executive Committee has engaged the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to conduct this assessment by the end of the school year. The FMCS will carry out site visits and confidential interviews and discussions with administrators, principals, teachers, staff leaders, and Board members.
  • Based on the assessment findings, the FMCS will work with the Executive Committee to design and lead training exercises in September to establish the new tools, standards, and practices necessary for a successful, collaborative leadership model.
  • It is evident to the Executive Committee that current monitoring methods failed to bring issues of concern to the attention of the Boards before reaching a crisis point. The Committee will recommend that the Supervisory Union Board undertake a comprehensive review and refinement of current ANESU policies and procedures, including the establishment of clear expectations and measurement criteria for leadership evaluations.Over the past year, the School Boards found that Superintendent David Adams was making reasonable progress towards the achievement of ENDS outcomes as defined under our current system of evaluation, and was improving fiscal discipline in our schools. However, the Executive Committee believes more comprehensive leadership evaluation criteria, a collaborative leadership culture, and policy reform will further strengthen our organization and improve outcomes. We welcome and encourage all school members and the greater community to participate constructively in the process that lies ahead.