You will receive an email to complete the registration. 5, 2022 at 3:20 AM PDT. Parents are still concerned. Her statements received pushback from current Grey faculty. Dr. Monica Henson forcefully denied all 27 complaints levied against her at a district board meeting. The police presence was allegedly requested by fearful staff and parents. We have had no issues with bullying, Arntsen said. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. There are a number of reasons staff members chose to take a vote, including a situation where the superintendent allegedly used force against a student. Oxford Hills superintendent accused of creating culture of fear and intimidation, Two women missing from Topsham area found safe in East Hancock, Weekend snowfall means business at Hermon Mountain Ski Area, Authorities searching for missing Greene man, Last round of snow moves in for today, sunshine returns on Sunday. 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It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. PARIS Parents, educators and community members descended on Oxford Hills School District directors meeting Tuesday night to voice serious concerns with Superintendent Monica Hensons leadership in her first six months on the job. Oxford Hills superintendent accused of creating culture of fear and That is it. Copyright 2022 WMTW. Boyd said his groups goal regarding grievances is to resolve them well before it gets to an official process, and has successfully avoided it in the recent past. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. AND THAT'S VERY CONCERNING TO US. However, when Puiia attempted to address the board she was told by Andrews that specific details could not be shared publicly at that time. Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. On Jan. 19, directors instructed district Chief Child Services Officer Jan Neureuther to report the incident to DHHS. OHEA would like to report that there was an overwhelming response to support a vote of no confidence for Dr. Henson. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, interviews are set with Jill Lemond, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Oxford Community Schools; and David Pass, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Oxford Community Schools. The complaints were brought to the school board in a meeting Tuesday.Oxford Hills Education Association president Jen Jordan told WMTW News 8 that the complaints stemmed from a private vote amongst the association's members where 95% of the members said they have no confidence in Dr. Henson's leadership. PARIS, Maine (WMTW) - First-year Oxford Hills Superintendent Monica Henson received criticism at a school board meeting Monday night for allegedly grabbing an elementary student by two arms in September, along with creating an atmosphere of intimidation and fear. My blood is boiling. The OHEA was invited to submit a quarterly letter to the Board outlining how they perceive things are going with the new administration, with the express purpose that the letters would be used as part of my performance evaluation by the Board. Oxford Hills Education Association president Jen Jordan told WMTW News 8 that the complaints stemmed from a private vote amongst the association's members where 95% of the members said they have no confidence in Dr. Henson's leadership. Oxford Hills superintendent accused of restraining a child resigns After just six months on the job, Superintendent Monica Henson was placed on administrative leave Jan. 26, following. ? Henson said that Clarke had allowed outstanding bullying incidents to go unchecked, a claim also pushed back on by Arntsen. The timeline calls for finalists interviews on Feb. 16 and 17 with a selection of a new superintendent set for March 4. DA won't prosecute Oxford Hills superintendent accused of restraining SOUTH PARIS (WGME) - The controversial superintendent of Oxford Hills schools, Monica Henson, has been put on paid administrative leave while allegations of her assaulting a child are investigated. The full list of the OHEAs complaints can be foundhere. Members asked if we would allow a number of concerns during the forum regarding the leadership of Dr. Monica Henson we had an unprecedented number of staff show up for that meeting. Once youve said that we have to follow our grievance procedure. Credit: CBS 13/WGME. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. "The biggest concern is that there's an accusation of physical contact and verbal intimidation of students," Jordan said. She was. That review recently came to an end. "Being denied access to his classroom is against every recommendation of every advocacy organization and institution," Matolcsy added. The official Facebook Page of the fifth-largest school district in Maine. Oxford Hills superintendent accused of creating culture of fear and One West Paris resident later told the Advertiser Democrat that Puiia fears for her job. In the Damariscotta and Oxford Hills school systems, Drummond Woodsum has worked with left-wing school board members to write and defend the districts' gender identity policies. Oxford Hills superintendent resigns amid allegations she assaulted a Hi, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Nicole Carter/Advertiser Democrat file photo, We knew we had to put someone in front of the staff who was comfortable and had a running knowledge of our district, Chairwoman Natalie Andrews of West Paris said after the afternoon emergency board meeting. Hazel Park man ordered to trial in boxcutter attack THE AGREEMENT ALSO BARS THE DISTRICT AND HENSON FROM TALKING ABOUT THIS PUBLIC. "The biggest concern is that there's an accusation of physical contact and verbal intimidation of students," Jordan said. "Every time he smiles, and I see the hole in his face, I'm reminded that the oversight in this district isn't where it needs to be," said Aranka Matolcsy of her 10-year-old son. Superintendent of Schools (207) 743-8972 h.manchester@msad17.org Steve Ciembroniewicz Assistant Superintendent (207) 743-8972 s.ciembroniewicz@msad17.org Jan Neureuther Chief Student Services Officer (207) 743-8972 j.neureuther@msad17.org Brandy Moore Special Education Assistant Director 207-743-8972 b.moore@msad17.org Debra Hertell "There's a lot of fear of job termination, there's a lot of feeling like we're being watched, that somebody is just waiting for us to mess up so we can be reprimanded. Trampled. Find Us . And documents obtained by the Maine Wire show how the firm has coached Maine school boards on how to limit parental input when dealing with these controversial topics. In cases of bullying, the Superintendent will monitor situations that are not being resolved at the school level and guide the process if necessary. On Wednesday, Feb. 2, an interview is set for Todd Bidlack, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services, Bloomfield Hills School. "THE BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THERE'S AN ACCUSATI ON OF PHYSICAL CONTACT AND VERBAL INTIMIDATION TO STUDENTS. Copyright 2022 TheAssociated Press. Chairwoman Natalie Andrews of West Paris interrupted Jordan. Nicole Carter/Advertiser Democrat. School Resource police officers from the district were at the Tuesday Board of Directors meeting. The alleged incident happened Sept. 9 at Agnes Grey Elementary School, where Henson was filling in as principal for the day. "In a statement where she forcefully denied the accusations against her, Dr. Henson asked why the teachers had not gone to the board before Tuesday. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. In her resignation letter, Henson wrote I am proud of the changes I was able to implement and the management changes I made., Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). The Oxford Hills Teachers Union held its regular meeting on January 11 where a record number of people attended to participate in the vote. Oxford Hills school board names Heather Manchester as acting