Cleveland to stay on as high school principal
NORWICH – Dr. Robert Cleveland will remain interim principal at the Norwich High School for another year following a decision by the district’s school board Wednesday night.
Acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Gerard O’Sullivan, board members voted unanimously to approve a one-year contract for the administrator, whose previous contract expired on June 30.
“The district, and the high school in particular, is fortunate to have the help and experience from Dr. Cleveland,” O’Sullivan said. “Over the past year we’ve made great progress in student achievement and improved the educational program. We’re definitely moving in the right direction.”
Board member Joe Stagliano said he also considers it a good move for the district.
“What Dr. Cleveland brings is a second year of continuity at the high school,” Stagliano said. “(He) is a highly respected administrator.”
The new electives being introduced and the fact that new people are stepping forward to volunteer for leadership roles in the school are signs of the progress being made on improving the climate and culture in the building, he said.
Giving Cleveland another year in the position will also give “the luxury of time” to find the best possible candidate to replace him, Stagliano added.
According to Deputy Superintendent Margaret Boice, Cleveland will be paid a salary of $98,000 a year plus benefits under the new agreement.
“I think this is a wonderful opportunity for the district,” Boice said, citing the veteran administrator’s knowledge of the district and education, as well as his people skills. “We’re all very happy.”
Cleveland served as the superintendent of the Norwich City School District for 20 years, before retiring from that position in 2000. He assumed the building’s interim leadership role in May of 2008 on a per diem basis before his position was formalized with a contract in September of last year. A search for his replacement conducted this spring yielded more than 30 applicants; however the two finalists for the position withdrew their applications before a decision could be made.
According to Boice, his employment with the district does not preclude Cleveland from continuing to collect his retirement benefits.
Acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Gerard O’Sullivan, board members voted unanimously to approve a one-year contract for the administrator, whose previous contract expired on June 30.
“The district, and the high school in particular, is fortunate to have the help and experience from Dr. Cleveland,” O’Sullivan said. “Over the past year we’ve made great progress in student achievement and improved the educational program. We’re definitely moving in the right direction.”
Board member Joe Stagliano said he also considers it a good move for the district.
“What Dr. Cleveland brings is a second year of continuity at the high school,” Stagliano said. “(He) is a highly respected administrator.”
The new electives being introduced and the fact that new people are stepping forward to volunteer for leadership roles in the school are signs of the progress being made on improving the climate and culture in the building, he said.
Giving Cleveland another year in the position will also give “the luxury of time” to find the best possible candidate to replace him, Stagliano added.
According to Deputy Superintendent Margaret Boice, Cleveland will be paid a salary of $98,000 a year plus benefits under the new agreement.
“I think this is a wonderful opportunity for the district,” Boice said, citing the veteran administrator’s knowledge of the district and education, as well as his people skills. “We’re all very happy.”
Cleveland served as the superintendent of the Norwich City School District for 20 years, before retiring from that position in 2000. He assumed the building’s interim leadership role in May of 2008 on a per diem basis before his position was formalized with a contract in September of last year. A search for his replacement conducted this spring yielded more than 30 applicants; however the two finalists for the position withdrew their applications before a decision could be made.
According to Boice, his employment with the district does not preclude Cleveland from continuing to collect his retirement benefits.
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