"He will bring a great energy to Milford High School and Im confident hell be able to easily make connections with students and staff," said Superintendent John Spieser. Manka said students may submit concerns either anonymously or with their contact information, such as their name, phone number or school email. Linda Scoralick will now serve as principal for the remainder of the academic school year after former Principal Chris Longo stepped down to take another position in another district. He said he has set up summer meetings to meet some staff and to start getting settled into his new role. Value civic responsibility & the diversity within our community & global society. She filed a report about that incident, and another May 2022 incident, with police. AMES, Iowa (AP) Baby tarantulas have invaded Iowa State University. Bullying, as defined by the state, "is the repeated use of a written, oral or electronic communication or a physical act or gesture repeatedly directed at another student that causes physical or emotional harm places such student in reasonable fear of harm to himself or herself creates a hostile environment at school or disrupts the education process. Milford does not stifle students potential and offers opportunities for pathways after graduation, be it career, college, or the military. Scoralick received her bachelors from Purchase College SUNY, and her masters in teacher leadership and 6th year in educational leadership from Quinnipiac University. New Milford High School File photo . The sq. 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But even so, Manka said he is most excited about getting to know his students and staff on a deeper level when he takes over from Greg Shugrue as the high school principal in early July. Two Norfolk men could face charges related to the death of a bald eagle in Stanton County. New Milford High School Principal Raymond Manka rescinds his resignation at Tuesdays Board of Education meeting. Gov. . ", The state's anti-bullying law directs all public school districts to develop and implement a bullying policy. For example, issues related to athletics could go to the districts athletic director, while any information related to a threat made to the school buildings could go to the superintendent or building principal. To contact me, please call or click the email link above. In the Nov. 10 report, police wrote they spoke to staff from Schaghticoke and asked for documentation. In some instances, bullying has been targeted toward special education children, and parents report the problem is particularly acute among middle schoolers. The petition, which has nearly 1,800 signatures, claims the high turnover is due to DiCorpos leadership. However, he said a second-time offender would be referred to juvenile court. As the building principal, I take the responsibility seriously of providing the very best education possible to the young adults of New Milford. Manka started his position in 2021. Central High School. Some of their children are afraid to come to school or have had suicidal thoughts due to the bullying, the parents said. Manka has accepted a position as principal in New Milford. 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Some haulers caught, Arming guidance counselors? ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. Please participate by attending sporting events, cultural appreciation evenings, PTO Meetings, and academic events with your children. B.F. GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 195 Sutton Place New Milford, NJ 07646 DAVID E. OWENS MIDDLE SCHOOL 470 Marion Avenue New Milford, NJ 07646. She said, However, he graciously returned each email and phone call with politeness and professionalism until the program was made more manageable. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tyler Arnold will be named the new Principal of Milford High School, pending Board of Education approval in July. New Milford High School, New Milford, CT 2005 - Present 18 years Responsible for overall operation of high performing suburban high school with a student population of 1600. Currie Engel was formerly a reporter with the News-Times, covering health issues and the towns of New Milford and Brookfield. New Milford's policy states "case-by-case interventions shall be developed to address repeated incidents of bullying against a single individual or recurrently perpetrated bullying incidents by the same individual that may include both counseling and discipline.". Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, former principal Riddick Parker passed away in August 2022 unexpectedly. That experiential learning has continued to drive Mankas approach to education during his 20-year career. Why CT waits for $95 million from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? RICHMOND, Va. -- George Wythe High School's new principal addressed the community in a forum on Wednesday night, highlighting some of the focuses he hopes to have in the new role. She got her certification from Western Connecticut State University. Most importantly, when asked who hed be cheering for should Pomperaug High School meet New Milford on the football field, Mankas response was swift: Oh thats easy, the Green Wave, he said. NEW MILFORD The district's school board named a new principal for New Milford High School and a new assistant superintendent at a regular meeting on Tuesday night. PrincipalPrincipal About the Principal About the Principal Mr. Lou Manuppelli It is with great pride that I welcome you to New Milford High School, home of the Knights! Manka said an initial goal was to get feedback from students and staff about what works and what they want improved at the high school, or in his words, look carefully at where we are, where weve come from, and where we want to go.. "Members of the central office staff may consult on the particular case or answer questions but the investigations are handled by the principals and assistant principals," she said. "When students misbehave continually, the district implements increased disciplinary measures and also increases the level of support for students who are continually misbehaving. According to the state Department of Education data. "They provided me with additional specifics and so I was grateful to be able to touch base with them," she said. NEW MILFORD After two hours of heated discussion at Tuesday night's Board of Education meeting, New Milford High School Principal Raymond Manka rescinded his resignation and plans to continue leading the school. Why CT waits for $95 million from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Holly. HUSKY Health is helping immigrants. Sandra Fox is the editor of the Ridgefield Press and The New Milford Spectrum. 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A rain garden is an area dug slightly below the surrounding area that can catch and collect rainfall and keep it from carrying pollutants downstream. Parents, I am requesting that you get involved in every aspect of the NMHS Community to guarantee your children have outstanding opportunities to learn and grow in a 21st Century facility and that they are prepared with the skills to thrive in future academic endeavors. New Milford Police Chief Spencer Cerruto told Hearst he's unable to comment on specific bullying cases, including whether police are investigating that incident or others. The school system's current human resources director, Ellamae Baldelli who is. In response to Manka's announcement, students at New Milford High School are planning a possible walkout Monday around 9 a.m. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. He said students using the app can report their concerns by selecting from a category of issues theyre either experiencing or have witnessed in or out of school. Our historic theater has been recently renovated by community members to highlight the importance of the arts in the lives of our students. The petition, created by a caregiver of a student at the high school, circulated on social media indicating Manka would be one of about 10 staff members who left the district since DiCorpo was hired about 18 months ago. We want to make sure we always take time to listen, hear, investigate and respond particularly as it has to do with social-emotional wellness, safety and/or things that are outside of the school that could emerge inside of school and become problematic and district the teaching-learning environment., New Milford schools to address bullying, safety concerns via anonymous tips from students, Stratford resident stunned by earthquake destruction in Turkey, Suspect in rape at CT housing authority property rejects offer. That included learning about the platform, speaking with other school districts, such as Newtown and Valhalla, N.Y., that use the system and planning with the high school leadership team on how to best onboard the platform itself. He said the district wants to learn from the experience, make it as best as we can here and where else it will go after this, thats going to be up to our superintendent and how our school community wants to roll this one out.. I would really like to express my thanks and gratitude for the school community, the community at large, and also to the board for granting me the opportunity to speak this evening, Manka told Hearst Connecticut Media after his announcement, while students and parents surrounded him with smiles and laughter.