New School Principals Could Be Named Thursday

Parents could learn Thursday night who will be next to lead their child's elementary school in the fall, if the and administration are  ready to name new principals during the Thursday public meeting.

As per the agenda posted on the school district's website, there are no resolutions listed in regards to naming new principals for and schools, however Dina Messery, the business administrator, said the board may discuss the matter during the work session meeting preceding the public meeting.

If any decisions are made during that time it could be brought up as new business during the public meeting, she said. 

Last month, the Board of Education voted 7 to 2 to . Peter O'Hare, principal of Euclid School and before that was high school principal, will now be the assistant superintendent of the district.

Lesa Brinker who was principal of Lincoln School for two years was transferred back to the art classrooms. She has been with the district for more than 25 years, first teaching art at the middle school level for 22 years and later served one year as director of curriculum and technology before becoming principal.

According to the agenda for Thursday night, the Board is expected to approve a resolution which will name her art teacher at Euclid School.

The principal transfers drew a large audience to that May 24 public meeting as numerous parents took the microphone to voice their opposition. Many fought the board on Brinker's behalf and some challenged the addition of another administrator.

The Board and administration are not allowed to discuss personnel matters and therefore there were no specifics given on why Brinker and O'Hare were being moved. As per Mark Porto, superintendent, the transfers had to do with the vision that has been foresee for the district. Porto told the audience that night he hoped that replacements could be appointed by June 21.

The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 21 and is expected to be held at the middle school/high school media center unless otherwise noted.

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