The Columbia Falls School District 6 Board of Trustees will have a community forum with the semifinalist candidates for the superintendent position at 6:30 p.m. April 11t at the high school Little Theater. Shared by Greg Price Join now to see all activity Experience Superintendent Columbia School District Jul 2020 - Present2 years 11 months Hunters, Washington, United States Special. Privacy Policy He said whether a student should have to wear a mask should be up to the family, not the district. From 2016 to 2020 he was the district's middle school principal. Columbia Falls School District recently selected Cory Dziowgo as its new superintendent after receiving 11 completed applications. Under the recently approved search timeline, the Kalispell school board will engage local stakeholders through surveys and focus groups in March and early April to gather a better understanding of what the community is seeking in a superintendent, data points that the school board will be able to use when reviewing applicants in mid to late April. Page Last Updated: Apr 7, 2023 Dziowgo and Andy Maheras were the two finalists for the position. Greg Gianfortes mask order does not lift the mandate from schools. Mike Nicosia - District Superintendent - Columbia Falls School District He resigned in 2021-22 after being placed on administrative leave when the school district became aware of misdemeanor assault charges filed against him. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He said he wanted teachers that did not instill doctrines or ideals into students. Wick's first day as superintendent will be July 1st. These are some great candidates but just looking at the experience they have and with our district needs I think that might be a better option, Morton Stout said. Copyright 2019 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The Columbia Falls Public Schools Board of Trustees on April 12 selected Cory Dziowgo as its next superintendent. But ultimately, he said the success of students lies on his shoulders. Do the best by kids as we can, she said. Bonds is a consultant in Odessa, Texas and a former director for the Office of Learning, Leading and Innovation for Midland Independent School District in Midland, Texas. He claimed there should be a more balanced approach to news, but didnt offer up a network that might provide that. The press release said the following about Maheras: Mr. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake). Ballots have been mailed and will be counted on May 4. We owe our kids. Students who have in Columbia Falls, have gone on to have great careers. He has a background in education and was a math teacher for 18 years at the junior high and taught math and physics at the senior high for 12 years. Columbia Falls School District welcomes new superintendent - KPAX News This is his first time running for the school board. He said hes running as he wants to be a voice for students and staff. In addition, she hopes to help the district steer through the building projects that are underway at the districts elementary schools. MICHAEL NICOSIA, an incumbent, has served School District 6 for 26 years, 19 as superintendent. Its nonsense.. 2023 Flathead Beacon, All Rights Reserved. For example, engagement could be band, choir, sports, speech and debate and other programs. Maheras is currently the superintendent of Helena Flats School. The bill sets up a commission and governing boards that fall outside the supervision of the Board of Public Education and usurp control from local school boards, the coalition claims, as Gov. Today districts can reach parents easier than ever, through information online as well as social media. Incumbent Michael Nicosia has served School District 6 for 26 years, 19 as superintendent. The Columbia Falls School Board which began the process of replacing current superintendent Dave Wick earlier this year after Wick announced his retirement in January has narrowed down 11 initial applicants to four semi-finalists. You know to be a member of the Columbia Falls family, and thats something super important to me, and thats why I stayed, took the job here, and stayed here for this many years, said Ekstrom. He claimed there should be a more balanced approach to news, but didnt offer up a network that might provide that. As far as politics and school, he said he would hope teachers would take a balanced approach with any subject and keep personal views out the classroom, whether it was liberal or conservative. Now, Wick hopes to work closely with the district's administration and continue its stable leadership. In addition to a doctorate degree and years of experience, he said he has more than 80 hours of continuing education in coursework designed to help school board members. Ask parents to be involved and get to know their childs teacher and their childs staff, and once they do if they have concerns, bring them to us, were always listening to parents, and I think theres a great partnership between home and school, and thats what we really want, said Wick. Folks can meet the candidates and ask them questions. The Columbia Falls School District on Friday announced two finalists for the position of superintendent, the culmination of a search that began after current Superintendent Dave Wick announced his retirement in January. Columbia Falls was an opportunity I couldnt not try for.. Whitefish, Columbia Falls schools announce opposite mask policies The 2021 School District 6 Board candidates, from left, David Shaffer, Andrew Doyle, Jill Rocksund, Michael Nicosia and Wayne Jacobsmeyer. I would like to see curriculum get back to basics.. He said hes had six children grow up in the district and currently has a third-grade daughter attending school in Columbia Falls. WAYNE JACOBSMEYER was a chiropractor in Columbia Falls for 35 years. After 22 years of service to this district I have come to the difficult conclusion that it is time for me to move on to new opportunities and challenges.. the head of the Missoula County Public Schools. COLUMBIA FALLS Columbia Falls Schools superintendent Steve Bradshaw plans to retire after spending 44 years in public school education. Dziowgo also toured the schools, met with staff and was interviewed by the school board during his trip to Columbia Falls. But that case hasnt come up in Columbia Falls schools to date. He said he would also lift the mask mandate. Flathead County Superintendent of Schools (opens in new window/tab) Flathead County Health Department (opens in new window/tab) Land to Hand Montana (opens in new window/tab) Glacier Conservancy (opens in new window/tab) . It was extremely unusual but they had been superintendents in the state of Montana for a long time, he said, later adding, It worked out well because they just kept a good even keel with everything, he said. Incoming Columbia Falls Superintendent Drawn to 'Small Town Feel with He said he didnt know much about the schools budget or finances, but hes done well with his own finances. She said her main goal is to keep the district stable and healthy. Columbia Falls School District welcomes new superintendent He said there wasnt any particular policy that he would change and he thought the the board had done a good job. He noted that some students end up receiving high school diplomas five years out yet at least in Wyoming, they dont count as graduates. On the matter of coronavirus he said he developed his opinion based on science and the fact that its resulted in the deaths of a lot of Americans. Welcome to School District Six The Columbia Falls School District Six Board of Trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to academic excellence and hold high expectations to ensure all students have the opportunity to be successful learners. The state saw a 16.5% superintendent turnover rate in the 2019-20 school year, 22.3% in 2020-21 and 25.9% in 2021-22. After the semifinalists are selected the board will have open interviews on April 12, said board chair Jill Rocksund. "Our focus turned from educational leader to a position of protector of public education," says Dave Wick, superintendent of Columbia Falls School District 6 and president of the Montana Association of School Superintendents. "Not credible" email threat against Columbia Falls High School investigated The finalist interviews are open to the public as is the April 11th question and answer session. Greg Gianfortes mask order does not lift the mandate from schools. She noted that Gov. Cory Dziowgo (pronounced Jeffco) is excited about the opportunity to continue the good work of the district and lead the Columbia Falls School District towards academic excellence. As of March 27, there were 16 superintendent vacancies in Montana, according to School Administrators of Montana, a professional association for the states public school administrators. She taught for nine years in West Glacier, has served 28 years on the School District 6 board and was a teacher and administrator in Whitefish for 15 years. Five candidates are seeking two seats on the School District 6 board of trustees this spring election. Last year, Columbia Falls graduation rate was 86.67%, with a completion rate of 90.63%. Columbia Falls School District 6 has announced a Wyoming man and the current superintendent of Helena Flats School as the two finalists for the superintendent position here. It was 94.48% in 2020. Wick feels confident in the direction of Columbia Falls schools in the coming years but admits it takes a two-way street between parents and educators to navigate a constantly changing landscape. The board interviewed four semifinalists Thursday and chose Cory Dziowgo (pronounced Jeffco) and Andy Maheras as the finalists for the position. He also has a separate business where he does custom work on gun stocks and grips, called DFT Custom Stippling. For updates and more information on the superintendent process, visit www.fallsschools.org . His educational leadership background has included providing similar resources for students, staff, and community members. Seeking normalcy after cyber-threats, some Flathead schools remain This would put us on track to hit 25% range again for 2022/23, Watson wrote in an email to the Beacon. Columbia Falls students build cabin for Glacier Park employees Corrigan said she is confident in selecting an interim with help from the current staff. Dziowgo said he plans on being active, visible and in touch with students during his tenure. She said another goal is to improve educational delivery . Rettig is the former principal of Sentinel High School in Missoula County Public Schools. Columbia Falls School District Jul 2020 - Present 2 years 8 months. Ballots were mailed out on April 14 to all registered voters in the district. The Kalispell Public Schools Board of Trustees on March 21 approved the resignation of Superintendent Micah Hill, who is set to become the head of the Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) this summer, and agreed to a tentative timeline for the search for Hills replacement. You know the one thing he is lacking is maybe some golf skills, and Im hoping to help him with that in retirement," said Morgan. Hes been in education for the past 20 years 14 in administration the last eight in Montana. School Email. School lockdowns and remote learning didnt start until the fall of 2020. He said one of the main issues hers hoping to change is the mask mandate the school currently has in place for students and staff. Im tired of the liberal agenda running through schools and the moral decay, he said. He noted the case of a male who did that at the college level at the University of Montana and it wasnt fair to the female athletes. He was the center on the football team, performed in the school play, but wasnt artistic. Terms of Use | Terms of Use | Dave Wick will replace Steve Bradshaw, who was Columbia Falls. Rocksund said that GR Recruiting has been extremely thorough.. I think its time to unmask kids, he said. He also holds a strong belief that all kids can learn and seeks to provide them opportunities, encouragement, and support to become their best selves, he said. So well be here," Bradshaw said. The school district recently announced that Cory Dziowgo has been appointed as the next Superintendent of Columbia Falls effective this July. One topic that seems to have struck a chord this election cycle is transgender males competing in female sports. He remembered not being able to go swimming because it was said to spread the virus before a vaccine was available. Jill Rocksund - School Board Chair - Columbia Falls School District 406-755-7000. Columbia Falls Selects Superintendent Finalists | News 2023 Flathead Beacon, All Rights Reserved. School Board meeting takes a political turn | Hungry Horse News Hungry Horse News | April 27, 2021 12:00 AM. This article was updated to reflect that the board will review candidates to interview on May 2. The school board expects to review candidates to interview for the interim superintendent position May 2. Thats kind of what were all about, she said. David Shaffer has run for the board for the past five years. Employment - Columbia Falls Public Schools We plan to have a pretty broad reach with that because we want to be transparent and get the community involved, Kalispell Board Chair Sue Corrigan told the Beacon. Staff and administration should be able to try new ideas and methods if something doesnt work, then fix it. She did a lot with innovation and personalized learning, grant writing, teaching experience, which was something that came across in the survey that was important to us that they have building experience. . He said he wanted teachers that did not instill doctrines or ideals into students. He could not be immediately reached for comment by the newspaper. Its going to cost us a little money, he said. As part of his doctoral research, he said he found that the more students were engaged in school, the better they did during and after high school. Current superintendent Dave Wick is retiring at the end of the school year after a 40-year career in education, most of it in Columbia Falls. Terms of Use | This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. You see the improvements being made at both the K-5 schools, thats Mr. Wick, hes had his hands in all of that, so improvement in the district is a big part of who hes been, said Columbia Falls Junior High School math teacher Dallas Sullivan. He retired in 2000, but continued to teach in California and Washington as well as at Flathead Valley Community College after leaving Columbia Falls. Flathead County Superintendent Jack Eggensperger received three emails over . As far as politics and classrooms, she said students should get a balanced viewpoint and see all sides of an issue and have rich discussions.. Im not a professional transient, he said. If need be, hed set up a committee to look at the book and the issue further. I would like to see curriculum get back to basics.. She said her main goal is to keep the district stable and healthy. He explained during a question-and-answer forum in Columbia Falls earlier this month that his last name means big tree in Polish. He most recently worked as superintendent for Columbia Falls School District in Montana. Terms of Use | The. He retired in 2016. This is his first time running for the school board. Exact times have not been set for the finalist interviews as of presstime, as the school board would have to determine when candidates would be available. She taught for nine years in West Glacier, has served 28 years on the School District 6 board and was a teacher and administrator in Whitefish for 15 years. Board selects Dziowgo as new Columbia Falls Public Schools He also said teachers shouldnt be teaching moral issues and they should teach both sides of an issue. But it gets harder and harder all the time, she noted. Students that have in Columbia Falls have gone on to have great careers. GR Recruiting, a national firm that assists school districts with superintendent and principal searches, is working with the district as it moves through the hiring process. She noted that Gov. When I look at the candidate pool that we have none of them have like an AA or even Class A experience, Trustee Lance Isaak said. Trustee Scott Warnell also noted that community members participating in the focus groups wanted a superintendent who knows the landscape of Montana.. The schools efforts worked, she noted. The board will make a final decision on April 12. This is his first time running for school board. PO BOX 189, 926 Nucleus Avenue He taught until 2010 and then became the Meeteetse School principal and activities director in Wyoming before moving to Platte County. Right now there are four people in the running for the position three from Montana and one from Central Wyoming. 406-755-7000. Two of the Flathead Valleys largest school districts are in the midst of filling vacancies for their top administrator as turnover rates remain high across the state. Faculty & Staff Directory - Columbia Falls Public Schools She retired as the curriculum director in 2016, but was also the assistant principal at Muldown Elementary and principal for two years and nine years, respectively. Dave Wick will replace Steve Bradshaw, who was Columbia Falls superintendent for the past six years. In addition to Bonds, Trustee Ursula Wilde said she would like to learn more about Dan Schmidt and Robert Lewandowski. Five candidates vie for C-Falls school board seats Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Ultimately, its about doing whats best for the kids, he said. The board hopes to complete screening and background checks of candidates between April 12 and 17 and select finalists by April 18. COLUMBIA FALLS The Columbia Falls School District has a new superintendent with over 20 years of experience. Prior to becoming superintendent he was junior high principal for 23 years. Its an opportunity to be of service, he said. Its a system thats worked well for more than 20 years, but its proving more difficult, as the district has to contract with health care providers like local hospitals, on rates. COLUMBIA FALLS The Columbia Falls School District has a new superintendent with over 20 years of experience. The schools efforts worked, she noted. Kalispell, Columbia Falls School Districts Search for New He comes from Platte County, Wyoming where he served in the school district since 2016, first as a middle school principal and, then as interim business manager and interim superintendent, and has served as the superintendent since 2020. He served as a juvenile probation/parole officer with the state of Washington and Walla Walla County; then as counselor working with at-risk-youth for Childrens Home Society of Washington. According to data from Rob Watson, executive director of School Administrators of Montana, superintendent turnover rates have risen in Montana in recent years, a trend that is set to continue this year. His educational leadership background has included providing similar resources for students, staff, and community members. Columbia Falls superintendent to retire after 44 years of service 2022 school election results | Daily Inter Lake The first priority is to get the school through the coronavirus crisis. He answered a variety of questions during the public forum, touching on a wide range of subjects controversial books, working with nonprofits, parental rights and student homelessness, just to name a few. Previously, they were mandatory for students and staff to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Privacy Policy The rate had been higher prior to the pandemic. He said he takes a collaborative approach to leadership and decision making and tries to get as much information as possible, before making a decision. copyright 2023 Privacy Policy copyright 2023 A motion to hire a firm to help the school board search for a new superintendent failed at the March 21 meeting in a 5-6 vote, setting the district apart from others in the region that employed recruiting firms in their superintendent searches in recent months. Kalispell and Columbia Falls have joined an unprecedented number of school districts across Montana seeking to fill superintendent vacancies this year. Those charges were later dropped, according to a September 2022, article in the Missoulian. Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Whitefish, Columbia Falls schools announce opposite mask policies I feel I still have a lot to contribute, he said, noting he has a unique insight into school operations that are useful to the board. Columbia Falls High School Academic Endowment; Wildcat Athletic Endowment; Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce (opens in new window/tab) Flathead County Superintendent of Schools (opens in new window/tab) Flathead County Health Department (opens in new window/tab) Land to Hand Montana (opens in new window/tab) Glacier Conservancy (opens in new . COLUMBIA FALLS - Columbia Falls Superintendent Dave Wick is calling it a career after four decades in education, leaving behind a long-lasting impact on the community he calls home. Join to view profile . One topic that seems to have struck a chord this election cycle is transgender males competing in female sports. School District 6 candidate: Corydon Albrecht | Hungry Horse News Come this summer, science teacher Eric Morgan has a few tips of his own for Wick to focus on outside of the classroom. She retired as the curriculum director in 2016; but was also the assistant principal at Muldown Elementary and principal for two years and nine years respectively. He said he also had concerns about gender issues at the school and opposed transgender students playing a sport thats not their biological sex. Superintendent Dave Wick did confirm that a news program CNN10 is broadcast to students at the junior high. He said he supported the bond issue and the new school additions at the elementary schools. This is his first time running for school board. The Columbia Falls Public Schools Board of Trustees on April 12 selected Cory Dziowgo as its next superintendent. Representing about 60,000 elementary and middle school principals in the nation, it was a great honor, added Wick. He served on the insurance committee after retirement and then as a school board member the last three years. Wick steered the district through some trying times since he was hired as superintendent in 2019, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the construction and completion of the Glacier Gateway Elementary School and the remodel and addition to Ruder Elementary. After the resignation of their superintendents, two of the Flathead Valleys largest school districts, Kalispell School District #5 and Columbia Falls School District #6, are moving ahead in the search for a new top administrator. PO BOX 189, 926 Nucleus Avenue As far as politics and school, he said he would hope teachers would take a balanced approach with any subject and keep personal views out the classroom, whether it was liberal or conservative. By: Sean Wells Posted at 4:54 PM, Nov 18, 2019 Privacy Policy I feel I still have a lot to contribute, he said, noting he has a unique insight into school operations that is useful to the board. I think they ought to forget about it, he said. Terms of Use | On the subject of student homelessness, he noted students needed to feel secure or they dont learn very well, so they need support. He is drawn towards this opportunity because the district has been dedicated to serving the interests of the whole child. Bradshaw announced his retirement at a school board meeting on Nov. 11. The Columbia Falls School Board voted to make masks optional in June. He said the challenge in education is to get students to apply themselves. Greg Price - Superintendent - Columbia School District | LinkedIn As for his personal background, Dziowgo noted he graduated from a small school, with a class of just 54 in Nebraska. If selected to be superintendent, Mr. Dziowgo plans to continue to focus on the necessary atmosphere that is required to provide outstanding and well-rounded learning opportunities to ensure successful students. 727 East Idaho The job listing announcing the search for his successor was posted March 22 and closed April 11. As an example, if a student has trouble in school, the board could be a voice for the student. 406-892-2151. Im not leading from my office, he said. Eleven additional superintendent vacancies for the 2023-24 school year have already been filled across the state. He claimed students were watching CNN and he said he had concerns about falsehoods and lies being spread by major news networks. In the long term, Nicosia said he would like to develop more ways for the district to engage more students in the schools. By: Sean Wells Posted at. Gianforte, State of Office of public Instruction Superintendent Elsie Arntzen, and members of the Legislature are tasked with appointing members of the com. Dziowgo is drawn towards this opportunity because the district has been dedicated to serving the interests of the whole child, he said in a statement. He started his career in education in 2006 as a chemistry and biology teacher in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kalispell, MT 59901 She said she would like to lift the mask mandate, but right now the Centers for Disease Control and the local health department recommend that it stay in place. Schools - Columbia Falls Public Schools Superintendent at Bryan ISD College Station-Bryan Area. He added he doesnt know much about the schools budget or finances, but said hes done well with his own finances. Steve Bradshaw to serve as interim superintendent for Sitka School District Interviews will not be held May 2 as previously stated in the article. He has three school-aged children,a fifth, third and second grader, and his wife, Amie, teaches elementary school as well. Dziowgo (pronounced Jeffco) a longtime educator and the current superintendent of the Platte County School District in southeast Wyoming will take the helm of the Columbia Falls. On the matter of coronavirus, he said he developed his opinion based on science and the fact that its resulted in the deaths of a lot of Americans.
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