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Winthrop board unanimously denies union grievance; accepts resignations, approves hire and Costa Rica trip
Summary
After executive session the board unanimously denied a grievance filed by the Winthrop Education Association, directed a written decision within five days, accepted resignations (Sue Faucet; Holly Stonton retiring), approved a middle-school hire and approved an out-of-state Costa Rica trip for a high school class.
The Winthrop School Board voted unanimously to deny a grievance filed by the Winthrop Education Association under the district's collective bargaining agreement and directed the chair to provide the association with the board's written decision within five days, consistent with the contract's grievance procedures.
Superintendent Dr. Foley reported personnel movements: Holly Stonton, the district's gifted and talented teacher, announced retirement effective at the end of the school year; Dr. Foley also reported that Sue Faucet, the director of special education, is resigning effective Feb. 13 for health reasons and publicly thanked her "for her five and a half years of dedicated service to Winthre public schools." The board welcomed newly seated board member Jason Burnham.
On personnel actions, the board approved the employment of Patrick Hassan as the district's middle-school social studies teacher. The board also approved an out-of-state, overnight field trip proposed by high school teacher Tiff Shaw: a nine-day Costa Rica itinerary that includes Tortuguero, Sarapiquí, Arenal and Guanacaste. Shaw said the current price quote is "4,100 for students and 5,000 for adults," noted chaperone arrangements and described fundraising as an expected supplemental source of family support.
Ending: The board recorded no further formal actions at this meeting beyond the items above; the chair will issue the written grievance decision within five days.
