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Jumat, 31 Desember 2021
Principal Peter Downey Seduced, Impregnated Student: Cops - Law & Crime
Peter Downey
A former middle school principal in Indiana was arrested this week for allegedly seducing and impregnating a minor student more than a decade ago. Peter Downey, 58, was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with two counts of child seduction for the alleged actions with a student in New Haven that took place between 2008 and 2009, Fort Wayne CBS affiliate WANE-TV reported.
According to the report, Downey’s relationship with the student allegedly began when he hugged and kissed her for the first time inside his office at New Haven Middle School. Downey was the principal of the school and the student was 16 at that time.
The interactions soon evolved and the two allegedly began having sex in various locations throughout Fort Wayne including hotels, Downey’s home, Downey’s mother’s home, and the middle school building, per an affidavit from the Fort Wayne Police Department filed Thursday morning in Allen Superior Court.
The victim claimed she spoke to her friends about her relationship with Downey at the time, though she said she was dating a man named “D.” Investigators were able to track down two of those friends and they both reportedly told investigators that they remembered the victim’s relationship with “D” being suspicious. One of the friends said that the victim revealed the true identity of “D” when they were in college.
Additional contemporaneous corroborative evidence of the relationship was reportedly provided to investigators by the victim such as photos of the two together, a student handbook calendar with dates allegedly marking the victim’s first kiss with Downey, the first time they had sex, and trips the two went on together.
According to the affidavit, the victim was 17 and working as an extern for Downey at the middle school in 2008 when he impregnated her. The victim reportedly told investigators that in September of that year, Downey drove her to Chicago, approximately a three-hour drive from Fort Wayne, where they went to Planned Parenthood for an abortion. She reportedly said she was approximately six weeks into her pregnancy at the time of the procedure. The victim also reportedly kept medical records from the Planned Parenthood in Chicago with her and Downey’s names on the documents.
The victim also provided investigators with a letter Downey allegedly sent her on Christmas Eve in 2014. In the letter, Downey reportedly apologized for “the way” he ended the relationship in February 2013. He reportedly signed the letter “Love Pete.”
Investigators interviewed Downey’s ex-wife, to whom he was married at the time of the alleged unlawful conduct, and she reportedly corroborated many of the victim’s claims. She reportedly said that Downey was in a hotel with the victim when she was in the hospital giving birth to their daughter and confirmed that the phone number listed on the Planned Parenthood records was the number for the landline from the home they shared when they were married.
Downey is currently scheduled to appear before a judge for his initial hearing on Thursday.
Read the full probable cause affidavit below.
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Exclusive: Principal flute quits the Berlin Philharmonic - Slipped Disc
The Berliner Philharmoniker has advertised an immediate vacancy for principal flute.
We have been informed that Mathieu Dufour has left the orchestra ‘at his own request for personal reasons.’
Dufour, 48, was appointed principal flute of the Chicago Symphony by Daniel Barenboim in 1999. After a brief spell with Gustavo Dudamel in the LA Phil he returned to Chicago until 2015 when he won the Berlin audition to succeed Andreas Blau, sharing principal duties with Emmanuel Pahud.
It is highly unusual for a principal player to leave the Berlin Phil in mid-career. Colleagues say that Dufour’s ‘personal reasons’ involve a degree of dissatisfaction with some aspects of the orchestra’s Covid precautions.
Auditions for a replacement are scheduled for the last week in May.
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Kamis, 30 Desember 2021
THE SAVE Series Completes Principal Photography - Broadway World
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Selasa, 28 Desember 2021
Principal Solar Sharpens Strategic Focus - GlobeNewswire
DALLAS, TEXAS, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Principal Solar, Inc. (OTC Pink: PSWW) (“Principal” or “the Company”), a strategic investor in organizations and technologies that support next-generation opportunities in traditional, renewable, and clean energy sectors as well as an investor in undervalued petroleum-producing properties, today announced that it has reached an agreement with IntelliMedia/Apollo Green (“IntelliMedia”) to convert its investment into a note with a return of capital and interest payable. The anticipated influx of capital resulting from this divestiture is expected to be utilized to further the Company’s mission of acquiring logistics assets and to advance its existing development agreement with heavy electric vehicle partner IPLTech Electric (“IPLT”).
“After careful consideration, in keeping with our stated goal of leveraging environmentally responsible opportunities while maximizing stakeholder value, we have made the strategic decision to convert our investment in IntelliMedia,” said K. Bryce “Rick” Toussaint, CPA, MBA, Principal’s Chairman and CEO. “We believe that this move is in the best interests of all parties involved and stands to enhance Principal’s overall success potential.”
In other news, Mr. Toussaint disclosed that Principal is evaluating the feasibility of partnering with cryptocurrency mining specialists in well-side mining projects that would be powered by exceptionally low-cost electricity generated onsite from the Company’s natural gas holdings.
“Traditional crypto mining companies pay for grid-delivered electricity to power their servers, the expense of which can comprise up to 75% of a mining company’s operating overhead,” said Mr. Toussaint. “By utilizing natural gas from the wells, we already own to generate the energy needed to power onsite mining operations, it may be possible to mine cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum at a fraction of the typical cost.”
Additional details regarding the Company’s transaction IntelliMedia are expected to be announced when finalized.
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Senin, 27 Desember 2021
Case Against Maharashtra College Principal For Running Over Pedestrian - NDTV
The victim as well as his family had told police they did not want to file any case (Representational)
The principal of a college in Ulhasnagar in Thane district was booked for allegedly fatally knocking down a pedestrian on December 18, police said on Monday.
A Central police station official said Geeta Menon's car ran over Vilas Sannake (45) near Pawai Chowk and he died in a hospital on December 19.
Ms Menon had taken the victim to the hospital and had also agreed to foot the medical expenses, and the victim as well as his family had told police they did not want to file any case.
However, on December 24, the police took a case on its own accord against Ms Menon, but she is yet to be arrested, the official added.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Minggu, 26 Desember 2021
Mill Valley school principal exits after brief tenure - Marin Independent Journal
The principal of Mill Valley Middle School has resigned after a tenure of about five months, the school district confirmed.
Jeremy Packman, who was appointed in June, left just after Thanksgiving, or roughly three months into the fall term. There was no formal announcement from the district or from Packman.
Kimberly Berman, superintendent of the Mill Valley School District, confirmed the resignation, but she declined to answer questions regarding the reasons or the circumstances surrounding Packman’s departure.
“Former MS principal Jeremy Packman has resigned his position as principal of MVMS,” Berman said in an email. “Recruitment efforts for a middle school principal will commence in the new year with staff, student and community input.”
Packman said in an email message Friday that he left for personal reasons.
“I resigned due to some serious family concerns that surfaced,” he said. “My full attention is needed to support them right now.”
He said he hasn’t had time to look for a new job because he is focused on the personal issues.
“It was a hard move to make,” he said.
The district has appointed Nicole Reyherme as acting principal, Berman said.
“Our current leadership team, Nicole Reyherme, acting principal, Kate Sprague, assistant principal and Rob Celli, dean of students, remain committed to ensuring smooth operations and strong academic and social emotional outcomes for our students,” Berman said.
Further details on the school are being sent to parents through a private email platform, she said.
“Families are now receiving weekly news and updates in Parent Square from our middle school leaders,” she said.
District trustee Emily Uhlhorn said she was grateful to the leadership team and school staff for their help in the transition. She also declined comment on the circumstances of Packman’s resignation.
“Our team is continuing to prioritize academic growth for all, social emotional wellness and equity this school year,” Uhlhorn said in a text message. “After a difficult two years, we’re thrilled to have our students back in school full time — learning, socializing and growing.”
Prior to his appointment at Mill Valley Middle School in June, Packman had more than 20 years of experience in public schools. Most recently, he was principal of Abbott Middle School in San Mateo.
Packman was also an assistant principal at Bohannon Middle School in the San Lorenzo Unified School District and at Montero Middle School in the Oakland Unified School District.
Packman’s starting salary at the middle school was $160,552.
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Sabtu, 25 Desember 2021
Beyond principal preparation | UDaily - UDaily
Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase December 22, 2021
Assistant principals and principals are integral members of our schools, from kindergarten through 12th grade. Among their many roles, these educational leaders develop academic policies, liaise with district and state officials, support their school’s teachers and staff and foster relationships with students and parents. Research has often shown that effective principal leadership is associated with improved student achievement and school outcomes, such as a positive school climate and teacher retention.
While the importance of assistant principals and principals is clear, the path to effective educational leadership is less so. While nearly all principals complete a preparation program that leads to licensure, many of these school leaders do not receive consistent professional development or mentoring within the first three years of their principalship.
Bryan VanGronigen, assistant professor in the University of Delaware’s School of Education (SOE), and co-author Laura K. Rogers of the University of Utah, address gaps in the preparation of early career principals (ECP) in “Beyond Preparation: State Approaches to Early Career Principal Induction,” published in the journal Leadership and Policy in Schools.
"It's critically important to develop a better understanding of how leadership and management can be fostered in all kinds of educators, from first-year teachers to experienced instructional coaches,” VanGronigen said. “We chose to focus this research on ECP induction because it's an understudied part of the larger educational leader pipeline — and how principals are supported in their formative years can influence whether they remain in the job or the profession. Other research, including work from my colleague Lauren Bailes, assistant professor in the SOE, has found that principals 'reset' some of their expertise — especially with regard to hiring and retaining teachers — when they move schools, which happens about every four years. Instead of starting over every few years, ECP induction supports can help create conditions so that fewer schools ‘reset’ and instead actually make real progress with student learning."
Recognizing that induction — which is composed of activities like mentoring, coaching and professional learning — is an essential form of preparation, VanGronigen and Rogers determined the extent to which U.S. states facilitate such support for ECPs. They found that only about half of states require any form of principal induction and that most states varied widely in their approaches to ECP support.
Early career principal induction
As VanGronigen and Rogers discuss, induction activities that occur during the first three years of a principal’s tenure can serve significantly to influence a principal’s effectiveness and support retention.
Professional development and key socialization activities, such as coaching, mentoring and networking with experienced leaders, can help ECPs build key leadership competencies, cope with job stress, gain policy knowledge, lengthen their tenure in a school and deepen their professional networks.
Nathalie Princilus, supervisor of unique programs in Christina School District, participated in a new induction program offered through the UD partnership with the Delaware Department of Education, the Office of the Governor and Delaware districts and public schools. She was one of 12 participating fellows.
“It has been an absolute honor to learn alongside such great leaders from across the state,” said Princilus. “Throughout the course of the Governor’s Institute for School Leadership (GISL), a yearlong fellowship program, we gained so much from each other as we examined our data and researched courses of actions to improve equitable access in learning environments. The roles and responsibilities of school administration can be overwhelming as we make daily decisions, which can have tremendous impact on student outcomes. I am fortunate to have gained 12 critical thought-partners in this work.”
Holly Langley, assistant principal at Sussex Technical High School, shared a similar experience after participating in her district’s induction program and in GISL.
“During my first year as an assistant principal, I was assigned a mentor. We were also required to attend monthly meetings as part of the induction process. I gained knowledge, skills and a network of novice administrators, which made me want to continue into the optional ‘year two’ induction program. During this year, I was assigned an additional mentor (a former administrator) and a coach (a director of education at an institute for higher education),” said Langley.
The benefits Langley gained from her previous induction programs motivated her to apply for a third year of training through GISL. “This learning community has been a great resource for me as I prepare for the principalship!” said Langley.
State approaches to induction
Through an analysis of publicly available documents, such as state law, Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plans and induction-focused web pages, VanGronigen and Rogers report and discuss states’ varied approaches to principal induction.
Though many states recognized the importance of induction, VanGronigen and Rogers found that less than half of them required this kind of ECP support. Among 50 states and the District of Columbia, only 23 (45%) required some kind of ECP induction experience, while 28 (55%) did not. Of the 23 states requiring ECP induction, only 10 linked induction participation to principal licensure requirements.
VanGronigen and Rogers also found that states varied considerably in terms of how they provided induction experiences. They identified seven different providers of ECP supports: a state department of education, a district, a school, a district organization, a higher education institution, a state level professional association (such an elementary principals association) or another external provider.
As VanGronigen and Rogers suggest, now is the time for states to take a more active role in ECP induction. Passed in 2015, ESSA opened the door for an increased state role in developing ECPs. This act authorizes the use of Title II funds for increased state attention to professional development for school leaders. So far, at least 21 states have responded with plans to support ECPs through induction activities, though these plans vary greatly from state to state. According to their findings, Delaware requires both ECP support and early career teacher support.
“It's important for states to take a systems view of educational leadership development and support because of the considerable turnover in many schools,” said VanGronigen. “Some schools—especially those that need really good principals—might end up in a state of perpetual reset, going from one principal to the next every two or three years. ECP induction supports hold promise to mitigate the negative influences of these resets so schools can make real progress in fostering high-quality student learning. Now, some states lack the authority or the ability to do much, but their state departments of education can still use their platforms to raise awareness and move the conversation forward by prompting questions like, ‘How do we generate interest in the principalship? How can we create supports for principals to succeed? How can we plan for principal turnover so that our state has a consistent pool of highly-qualified candidates?’ These questions can prompt thinking that could lead to very important policy actions.”
Principal preparation at UD
UD offers many forms of preparation for educators interested in educational leadership or principal preparation.
Housed within the SOE, the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership equips students with the knowledge, skills and tools to gather and use information in decision-making and problem-solving related to organizational improvement within schools, districts and other educational contexts.
Housed within the College of Education and Human Development, the Delaware Academy of School Leadership (DASL) offers a principal preparation program that leads to assistant principal or principal certification in Delaware.
In partnership with the Delaware Department of Education, the Office of the Governor and Delaware districts and public schools, DASL also offers the Governor’s Institute for School Leadership (GISL). Launched in January 2021, this initiative provides professional learning for superintendents and induction for experienced assistant principals.
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Jumat, 24 Desember 2021
UGDSB announces elementary principal and vice principal transfers and appointments - Wellington Advertiser
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board has announced the following elementary principal and vice principal transfers and appointments for Nov. 29 and Jan. 1.
Principal appointments (effective Nov. 29):
– Hayley Holm, from vice principal at Taylor Evans PS to acting principal at Brant Avenue PS.
Vice principal appointments (effective Nov. 29):
– Nia Pommier, from temporary vice principal at Spencer Avenue PS to vice principal at Spencer Avenue PS; and
– Cassie Broadhead, from teacher at Mitchell Woods PS to temporary vice-principal at Taylor Evans PS.
Principal appointments (effective Jan. 1):
– Deanne Prins, from vice principal at Princess Elizabeth PS to principal at James McQueen PS; and
– Adnan Shabaz, from principal at Cheyne Middle School, Peel District School Board (PDSB), to principal at Westwood PS.
Principal transfers (effective Jan. 1):
– Farhan Hussain, from principal at Kortright Hills PS to principal at John McCrae PS; and
– Tara Topping, from principal at Westwood PS to principal at Kortright Hills PS.
Vice principal appointments (effective Jan. 1):
– Julie Todd, from vice principal at Homestead PS, (PDSB), to vice principal at Princess Elizabeth PS.
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Kamis, 23 Desember 2021
Rabu, 22 Desember 2021
Telecky selected as Hutchinson High School interim principal - Crow River Media
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Texas principal at center of ‘critical race theory’ fight files for state education board - The Dallas Morning News
A former Colleyville Heritage High School principal, who left his job amid backlash over critical race theory, is running for the State Board of Education.
James Whitfield filed as a Democrat earlier this month to challenge Republican Pat Hardy to represent North Texas, according to state records. The District 11 seat, which includes parts of Tarrant, Parker and Dallas counties, helps shape what 5 million Texas public school students learn.
Among the next major tasks the state board will undertake is a review of the social studies curriculum, which will put the fight over how race and racism should be addressed in classrooms further into the spotlight.
Whitfield did not immediately return a request for comment. He gained national attention earlier this year as he decried the efforts of those in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD who tried to push him out as a school leader.
Over the summer, a former GCISD trustee candidate said Whitfield wanted to introduce critical race theory into the district, which the principal denied. The controversy stretched for months, sparking student walkouts in support of Whitfield, who is Black.
“I am not the CRT (Critical Race Theory) Boogeyman,” Whitfield wrote on Facebook this summer in a lengthy post defending himself. “I am the first African American to assume the role of Principal at my current school in its 25-year history, and I am keenly aware of how much fear this strikes in the hearts of a small minority who would much rather things go back to the way they used to be.”
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD trustees voted unanimously last month to approve a separation agreement to end Whitfield’s contract as principal.
His candidacy was first reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Also running as a Democrat is Luis Sifuentes, a former teacher working in human resources.
“I don’t know how much CRT is going to play in this race,” Sifuentes said. “The Legislature already decided that. So I want to make sure that parents, community members, students know that I will be a voice for them.”
Republicans Joshua Tarbay and Rebecca Garcia have also filed to run against Hardy. “DC” Caldwell filed in both primaries.
Tarbay, a former Weatherford school board member, said he’s been talking with voters about keeping politics out of education.
“I did not file to become an activist because of a specific topic, such as the history TEKS or critical race theory,” he said.
Other candidates didn’t return requests for comment.
While Hardy acknowledged that Whitfield has name recognition, the longtime state board member said she is confident her district is reliably conservative.
Hardy, a former history teacher, said she considered retiring after this term but wanted to be part of the upcoming social studies review.
“The last thing I want to see is that 1619 Project into our standards,” she said Wednesday.
Such rhetoric over how to teach history could define the upcoming race.
Republicans continue to try and bar schools from teaching the New York Times’ 1619 Project, which sought to reframe American history around slavery’s consequences and the contributions of Black people. Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones won a Pulitzer Prize for the project.
Whitfield’s experience in Colleyville was caught up in heated debates over critical race theory, an academic framework that probes the way policies and laws uphold systemic racism. Both district officials and Whitfield said many times that the theory was not taught at the high school nor anywhere in its public schools.
Critical race theory has become a national target for conservative pundits, who have conflated it with a broad number of initiatives to address racial disparities in schools and promote diversity and inclusion. Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation aimed at keeping the theory out of schools.
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The district has maintained that the nonrenewal of Whitfield’s contract was a personnel decision tied to “insubordination,” as well as Whitfield’s performance in his first year as principal at the high school.
Days before he filed his state board candidacy, Whitfield posted a video on Facebook defending public educators facing political backlash over efforts to make schools more equitable and inclusive. He encouraged people to show up at school board meetings and elections.
“Please do everything in your power to protect public schools,” Whitfield said, while wearing a T-shirt reading, “Racist people suck.”
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Telecky hired as Hutchinson High School interim principal - Crow River Media
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Horner to remain as Red Bull F1 team principal until at least 2026 - Autosport
Horner joined Red Bull as team principal in 2005 when the energy drink giant moved into F1 with its own team, overseeing five drivers’ championship wins and four constructors’ titles.
The latest championship win came earlier this month when Max Verstappen clinched the title on the final lap of the season in Abu Dhabi, defeating Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen said after winning the race that he hoped to stay with Red Bull for the next 10 to 15 years, while team advisor Helmut Marko wanted to open talks over an early contract extension with the Dutch driver’s management.
As Red Bull looks to keep its core team united and committed, it has now emerged that Horner has already signed a contract extension that means he will continue as team principal until at least the next generation of power units are introduced in 2026.
Speaking on ServusTV in a joint interview alongside Verstappen, Marko said the partnership he has stuck up with Horner “works really well”, and that Red Bull had moved to extend his contract even before Verstappen’s.
“Christian is the team principal, he is in the public eye and I am more in the background,” Marko said.
“But we coordinate things quite well, we set the direction of the team, and also of our staff. In political issues we usually speak the same language, and I believe our success proves us right.
“[Red Bull owner] Dietrich Mateschitz said, 'Christian who?' in the beginning as Christian had zero experience in Formula 1. But I already knew him from Formula 3000 and other junior categories and I knew about his ambitions and skills. Now that has developed into something great.
“He is a charismatic team boss who, by the way - even before you [Verstappen] - was in the process of extending his contract until 2026.
“Within the whole team, or at least the top positions, we want to have stability for the transition years coming up, when the new engine regulations come in and when the new chassis regulations come in, so that we have a solid team for that.”
Senior Red Bull sources confirmed to Autosport that Horner’s contract extension has already been signed, committing him to the team for the long-term.
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner, Team Principal, Red Bull Racing wit the team
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The next major contract for Red Bull to renew will be Verstappen’s, with his existing deal set to expire at the end of the 2023 season.
Asked about Verstappen’s comment about wanting to remain at Red Bull for the next 10-15 years, Marko said: “His words have not reached his own management yet. We are discussing that at the moment.”
Verstappen added that he was “very happy where I am right now, and I do hope we can do this together for another 10 or 15 years”.
Verstappen also brushed off the fact that Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes expires at the end of 2023, saying: “I don't really care what happens on the other side.”
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Minggu, 19 Desember 2021
Newark Catholic High School principal steps down amid calls for new leadership - 10TV
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OMS Principal Ferry named Kentucky Women in Education Leadership inductee - The Owensboro Times
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Owensboro Middle School Principal Alisha Ferry was recently inducted into the 2022 Class of Kentucky
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Sabtu, 18 Desember 2021
Fairview High principal retires after being on paid administrative leave - Boulder Daily Camera
Longtime Fairview High Principal Don Stensrud is retiring at the end of the month after being placed on paid administrative leave in August.
He was placed on leave while the Boulder Valley School District investigated lawsuit allegations that he “repeatedly turned a blind eye to rampant sexual harassment and abuse” at the school.
Stensrud, who has served as the school’s principal for 17 years, said he was already planning to retire this year because his son is graduating in May. He declined to comment on the allegations in the lawsuit or the outcome of the district’s investigation.
“Fairview is an outstanding school,” he said. “I hope they find a wonderful principal to come in. It’s a great job.”
The lawsuit, first reported by The Denver Post, was filed against Stensrud and the school district. The suit alleges that Fairview and Stensrud failed to investigate rape claims against a student athlete. Boulder police also investigated Stensrud for potentially obstructing the police’s 2019 sexual assault investigation involving another athlete, the school’s star quarterback, according to The Denver Post.
Boulder Valley spokesman Randy Barber said the investigation into the lawsuit allegations is complete, but he couldn’t comment on the outcome because of the pending litigation.
Terry Gillach, a retired Boulder Valley principal, has been serving as the interim principal and will finish out the year at Fairview, according to an email sent to the school community.
After the holiday break, the district is planning “a comprehensive, national search” for a new Fairview principal, including meeting with staff, students and community members to gather input. Those not able to attend the in-person meeting will be invited to provide input through a Google form.
The feedback will become part of the screening approach and will be used to develop interview questions and guide the reference check conversations, according to the email sent to the school community.
The Fairview principal position will be posted through Jan. 14. The district plans to interview for the position in February.
Along with hiring a new Fairview High principal, the school district is looking for a new leader for Boulder High School. Boulder High Principal James Hill was chosen to fill the assistant superintendent of human resources position after Mike Gradoz retires at the end of the school year.
Hill will continue as Boulder High’s principal through June.
Boulder High will follow a similar hiring process as Fairview, conducting a national search and meeting with staff, students and community members after winter break to gather input. Those not able to attend the in-person meeting will be invited to provide input through a Google form.
The district plans to interview for the position in February.
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Campbell Schools going online after principal’s death - WYTV
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McNair Elementary principal named principal of Crownover Middle School - The Cross Timbers Gazette
Lacey Hailey, who has served as principal at McNair Elementary in far south Denton since 2016, this week was named the next principal of Crownover Middle School in Corinth.
Hailey will begin her new role on Jan. 1, replacing Charlene Parham, who was recently named area superintendent of academic programs for the Guyer Zone. Until a permanent replacement is named, McNair’s assistant principal Djenane Bolton will act as the interim campus leader, according to a district news release.
“Having the opportunity to join the Crownover staff and community with their longstanding examples of excellence is an honor,” Hailey said. “I am looking forward to going back to my roots at the secondary level and working alongside our amazing staff to ensure our Cowboys receive the best educational experience.”
Hailey joined Denton ISD in 2005 as a Spanish teacher and softball and volleyball coach at Ryan High School. She worked as an administrative intern and assistant principal at nearby districts from 2010-2015 before returning to Denton ISD as assistant principal at Rivera Elementary School. She has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Austin College and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of North Texas. She and her husband Cory, who is also a Denton ISD campus principal, are raising one student in Denton ISD.
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SOL Global Continues Principal Re-payments Towards $50 Million Credit Facility - Financial Post
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SOL GLOBAL REDUCES PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CREDIT FACILITY FROM $50 MILLION TO $39 MILLION AND CONTINUES REPAYMENT ON A REGULAR BASIS
TORONTO — SOL Global Investments Corp. (“ SOL Global ”) (CSE: SOL) (OTCQ SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) is pleased to announce that it has repaid an additional $3.5 million toward its $50 million credit facility with an arm’s length lender (the “ Credit Facility ”), reducing the principal amount of the Credit Facility to $39 million. As disclosed in SOL Global’s news release dated August 7, 2021, the Credit Facility was obtained to partially fund the acquisition of a non-convertible debenture pursuant to a settlement in a previously disclosed dispute. SOL Global intends to continue making principal payments towards the Credit Facility on a regular basis and will provide further updates of material changes respecting the Credit Facility, including any additional payments.
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The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. SOL Global undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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Senin, 13 Desember 2021
SOL Global Continues Principal Re-Payments Towards $50 Million Credit Facility - Financial Post
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SOL GLOBAL REDUCES PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CREDIT FACILITY FROM $50 MILLION TO $42.5 MILLION AND CONTINUES REPAYMENT ON A REGULAR BASIS
TORONTO — SOL Global Investments Corp. (“ SOL Global ”) (CSE: SOL) (OTCQ SOLCF) (Frankfurt: 9SB) is pleased to announce that it has repaid an additional $2.5 million toward its $50 million credit facility with an arm’s length lender (the “ Credit Facility ”), reducing the principal amount of the Credit Facility to $42.5 million. As disclosed in SOL Global’s news release dated August 7, 2021, the Credit Facility was obtained to partially fund the acquisition of a non-convertible debenture pursuant to a settlement in a previously disclosed dispute. SOL Global intends to continue making principal payments towards the Credit Facility on a regular basis and will provide further updates of material changes respecting the Credit Facility, including any additional payments.
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This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including management’s perceptions of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
By their nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release. There is no assurance that SOL Global will be able to continue to make payments or servicing other obligations under the Credit Facility, or its other current or future debt, on the expected timeline, in the manner described or at all. Additional risk factors respecting SOL Global can also be found in SOL Global’s current Management’s Discussion & Analysis, which has been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information.
The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. SOL Global undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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SOL Global Investments Corp.
Paul Kania, CFO
Phone: (212) 729-9208
Email: info@solglobal.com
For media inquiries, please contact:
Davis Richardson
AMW PR
Phone: 212.542.3146
Email: Davis@amwpr.com
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Principal® Named a Top Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments - Business Wire
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® announced today that its global asset management business, Principal Global Investors®, earned the No. 3 spot as a Best Place to Work in Money Management among the largest employers1 by Pensions & Investments. This is the 10th consecutive year Principal Global Investors has been recognized as a best place to work, making it one of only five firms listed all 10 years Pensions & Investments has conducted the program.
“Culture is an important measure of a great investment firm, and we have a unique, purpose driven culture that tends to inspire and support employees very deeply,” said Kamal Bhatia, chief operating officer for Principal Global Investors. “We find great meaning and value being ranked a best place to work by P&I and take pride being in select company as one of five asset managers to make the list each year since the program’s inception.”
With approximately $577.4 billion in total assets under management2, Principal Global Investors is the 26th largest manager of institutional assets3 in the world.
Pensions & Investments partnered with Best Companies Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies.
For a complete list of the 2021 Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and write-ups, go to https://www.pionline.com/best-places-work-2021.
1 1,000-plus employees.
2 As of September 30, 2021.
3 “Largest Money Managers,” Pensions & Investments (May 2021). 26th out of 477 managers profiled. Assets as of December 31, 2020.
About Principal Financial Group®
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 18,000 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 49 million customers2 plan, insure, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, improve our planet, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies3, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management4.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at principal.com.
1 As of September 30, 2021.
2 As of September 30, 2021.
3 Ethisphere Institute, 2021.
4 Pensions & Investments, 2021.
About Principal Global Investors®
Principal Global Investors® leads global asset management at Principal®. As a multi-investment team firm, we bring a focused perspective and offer expertise across a host of asset classes.
At our core, we are driven by our purpose to help investors and businesses achieve their financial goals. Our global investment professionals deliver investment solutions for public and private pension funds, foundations and endowments, central banks, insurance companies, sub-advisory arrangements, sovereign wealth funds and individual portfolios.
Principal Global Investors manages approximately $577.4 billion in assets on behalf of over 800 institutional clients located in over 80 markets as well as retirement plans and individual clients, reflecting our worldwide market reach and experience and our commitment to high-quality research and service (as of September 30, 2021). To find out more, visit us at principalglobal.com.
© 2021 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Principal®, Principal Financial Group®, and Principal and the logomark design are registered trademarks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a Principal Financial Group company, in the United States and are trademarks and services marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., in various countries around the world.
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Principal® Employees Give Back in a Big Way During Global Impact Month - Yahoo Finance Australia
DES MOINES, Iowa --News Direct-- Principal Financial Group
DES MOINES, Iowa, December 13, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Principal® kicked off its Global Impact Month program of events this fall, asking employees to step up to give back despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. The generosity of time and monetary donations from our employees helped us exceed our goals.
Through various volunteer efforts, we made a big impact. Below are some highlights from Global Impact Month, which were announced on “Giving Tuesday” on November 30:
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4,353 volunteer hours by 984 employees
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$2.8 million donated by 4,873 employees
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Giving that generated a total of $5,615,862 for United Way
How teams around the globe made an impact
Global Map-a-thon: Our first of its kind global volunteer event, HOT Mapping was a great success. Principal employees mapped 48,759 buildings in Guatemala during a two-day event. The top three mapping teams won a donation to an eligible charity of their choice.
Indonesia: Principal Asset Management, Indonesia, and Principal® Foundation collaborated with Save the Children to donate RP200,000,000 ($14,093 USD) to provide shelter, hygiene supplies, and education access to families affected by the multiple earthquakes in Sulawesi.
Thailand: 42 employees voluntarily donated the value of unused annual leave to a local school foundation located in one of the poorest provinces in Thailand. The funds will help the children of underprivileged families attain access to quality education and reach their development potential.
London: Employees participated in a 300,000-step challenge raising £1,251 in donations which were matched by Principal Global Investors, Europe, for a total donation of £2,502 ($3,357 USD) to Richard House Children’s Hospice in East London.
Chile: Teams in Chile volunteered virtually to safely bring fun activities to 60 residents at nursing homes, and to provide mentoring and math tutoring to 12th grade students from vulnerable schools.
Hong Kong: Principal International joined the Dress in Pink day for the Hong Kong Cancer fund raising HK$30,000 ($3,850 USD) for the cause.
India: Principal Global Services teams completed five different volunteer programs in addition to the map-a-thon.
Ottumwa, Iowa: A small team of five volunteers collected and packed 1,000 health and hygiene bags with laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and cleaning products to distribute to low- to moderate-income residents in a seven-county area who are at or below 200% of the poverty level.
Nebraska: In Grand Island, employees volunteered at the Nebraska State Fair in support of United Way and served meals to over 550 individuals through Project Homeless Connect Norfolk. Principal employees also held a book drive in Grand Island and Des Moines to benefit kids at local schools, collecting over 350 books.
Des Moines: Employees in Des Moines collected over 300 pounds of hygiene items donated to Des Moines Public Schools through our hygiene drive, donated 39 pints of blood to LifeServe during a time of critical need, and packed 78,408 nutritionally dense meals for communities in need around the world through Meals from the Heartland.
About Principal Financial Group®
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 18,000 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 49 million customers1 plan, insure, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, improve our planet, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at principal.com.
1 As of September 30, 20212 Ethisphere Institute, 20213 Pensions & Investments, 2020
United Way, Richard House Children’s Hospice, LifeServe and Meals from the Heartland are not affiliates of any member of the Principal Financial Group®.
Principal®, Principal Financial Group® and the Principal logo design are registered trademarks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a Principal Financial Group company, in the United States and are trademarks and service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., in various countries around the world.
Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. ("Principal Foundation") is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. ("Principal") operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so. © 2021 Principal Foundation.
Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Company®, a member of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392.
Principal Global Investors leads global asset management at Principal® and includes the asset management operations of the following members of Principal®: Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Europe Limited and its affiliates; Spectrum Asset Management, Inc.; Post Advisory Group, LLC; Origin Asset Management, LLP; Claritas Investimentos; Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited; Principal Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Australia) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Japan) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Hong Kong) Ltd., and include assets where we provide model portfolios. Marketing assets under management include certain assets that are managed by Principal International and Retirement and Income Solutions divisions of Principal.
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Anti-vaxxers who handcuffed school principal to appear before prosecutor - Kathimerini English Edition
A group of anti-vax protesters arrested last week after manhandling a school principal and dragging him to the local police station in northern Greece were to appear before a prosecutor on Monday.
The suspects, all members of a group calling itself the “Guardians of the Constitution,” face charges of abduction, gang participation, disrupting a public service and violating measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The suspects on Friday barged into a high school in central Macedonia, grabbed the school principal, handcuffed him and dragged him to the local police station claiming they had “arrested” him for enforcing measures against Covid-19.
As soon as they arrived at the police station, the attackers were themselves detained and sent to the police’s security division of Katerini, while the school principal was released.
Minister of Civil Protection Takis Theodorikakos condemned the attack on Friday.
“Such behavior is provocative and unacceptable and police should not allow it to be repeated,” the minister said in a statement.
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Principal Global is building unified culture around world - Pensions & Investments
Trying to cultivate a unified and positive culture at a company with a global presence and thousands of employees is a tall order.
But that’s exactly what employees at Principal Global Investors say they have in the 2021 Best Places to Work in Money Management survey, a sentiment that’s kept the manager on the list of top managers for the past 10 years.
Ranked No. 3 among employers with more than 1,000 U.S. employees, Principal Global reported $576.8 billion in AUM as of June 30 and 1,472 employees.
Kamal Bhatia, New York-based chief operating officer at Principal Global Investors, said the manager creates a truly connected culture by focusing on supporting employees. “The No. 1 question we ask everyone is, ‘Do you feel supported in the work you are doing?’” he said. That support can take on many facets, including building strong internal teams, creating flexible work policies and supporting open communication. Employees are also encouraged to identify areas of investing they are passionate about and focus there.
Employees in the anonymous Best Places survey praised the firm’s inclusive culture and support.
“All are welcome and the company goes out of its way to show that. The people of Principal make the difference. I love the people I work with and know I can depend on them when needed,” one worker wrote.
Principal also encourages employees to join its structured mentoring program. Mentor pairs meet one-on-one every month between October and June. The program has specific goals around professional development, improving skills and developing business acumen.
According to Mr. Bhatia, it’s also a way for the company to connect across all types of boundaries.
“The program is primarily virtual so mentor relationships are happening across teams and globally. Building those global connections is a really powerful component. Employees are getting different perspectives and making connections they might not otherwise make,” he said.
In addition to networking and building skills, the mentoring program also is a key part of Principal’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Alongside the mentorship program, Principal has 13 employee resource groups that are designed to support all employees as they develop within the company. Mr. Bhatia says that having these programs in place is helpful for recruiting a diverse spectrum of employees and retaining them once they are hired because they can meet others like them and learn from their experience in the company.
The resource groups and mentoring program are key parts of Principal’s global approach to diversity. Mr. Bhatia noted that with a global workforce, Principal’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies have had to remain flexible to account for different jurisdictions and their requirements.
Principal is also working to bring on employees from other fields and put them into finance roles where their perspectives can add value.
“We want to have a diverse workforce in all senses of that word, so we’re actively trying to bring in people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. And, we’re looking for candidates that aren’t just MBAs. We’re also trying to index younger in terms of the age of candidates we’re bringing into investment management so that our overall workforce reflects the same level of diversity we have in our client base.”
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Minggu, 12 Desember 2021
Here's How Much McGill University Principal Suzanne Fortier Is Making - MTL Blog
Big bucks for the woman McGill students call Big Suze. According to a document submitted to Quebec's Ministry of Higher Education on November 30, 2021, McGill University Principal Suzanne Fortier rakes in a base salary of $478,901.
But her income doesn't stop there. McGill says she has additional "taxable elements" reaching $382,070 in value. That's a total of $860,971.
In her time as principal, Fortier has seen her base salary increase by almost $90,000. When she ascended to the role in 2013, her contract with the university included a $390,000 base salary, which was subject to annual adjustments. She was also able to receive bonuses worth up to 20% of her salary.
Other benefits in the 2013 contract included five weeks of paid vacation and a club membership paid by the university, in addition to reimbursements for job-related expenses.
McGill's Board of Governors renewed Fortier's contract with almost all the same benefits in 2018.
The 2021 document sent to the Ministry of Higher Education shows Fortier isn't even the highest-paid executive at the university.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Dean David Eidelman has a base salary of $518,176 plus $361,799 in other taxable benefits, for a total of $879,975.
Concordia President Graham Carr, meanwhile, has a base salary of $424,423 and additional taxable elements totalling $1,706 in value, according to the university's list of its own executives' incomes.
The universities state that they disclose the salaries of senior administration officials in accordance with the provincial Act respecting educational institutions at the university level.
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Teen killed at crosswalk radiated 'positive energy,' principal says; he wanted his organs donated - Times Colonist
Kaydence Bourque, the 16-year-old who died after being hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk, was a natural leader who was creative, outgoing and always “radiating positive energy,” said the principal of Reynolds Secondary School, where Kaydence was a student.
“Kaydence was always very willing and enthusiastic about taking part in any way he could,” said Aaron Norris.
Kaydence was in Grade 11 at Reynolds, a popular student with natural humour who played saxophone in the school band and aspired to earn scholarships to post-secondary schools.
“He was a smart and inquisitive person with a powerful sense of self,” said Norris. “He was a friend to everyone in class and his quick wit would keep everyone on their toes.
“Kaydence held on tight to his moral compass, lived with compassion for others and was always respectful and helpful. He had a strong work ethic and a zest for learning,” said Norris. “He had passion and sass, embraced life’s surprises with a cheeky sense of humour.”
Kaydence was hit by a vehicle on Monday evening on Cedar Hill Cross Road, just metres from his home on Merriman Drive, after working a shift at the Market on Yates, where he had bagged groceries and stocked shelves for two years. He would often bring groceries and snacks home for the family.
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and has co-operated with Saanich police.
Kaydence died on Tuesday afternoon. His body was kept alive for organ donations on Thursday morning.
Kaydence’s parents, Crystal and Doug, said his organs were retrieved successfully and sent to recipients. “As those people are in major surgeries, we hope everything goes perfectly for them,” Crystal Bourque said in a Facebook post. “In a few weeks, we will receive a letter from the transplant society letting us know if all the operations were successful.”
Crystal Bourque said the family knew organ donation was what Kaydence would have wanted.
“Kaydence was able to spend a couple more years with his beloved grandmother after she was the recipient of a kidney, generously donated by her own daughter,” said Crystal.
“To us, there wasn’t really a decision to be made. He was the type of boy that would want that for someone else.”
The family is encouraging everyone to fill out organ donation cards.
Kaydence identified as Metis, and members of the Tsawout First Nation and Metis Nation of Greater Victoria were at a school memorial last week to provide support.
Norris said Kaydence made many special connections with students and staff — anyone around him.
“He played the alto saxophone and was consistently the first musician at early morning jazz band practice ready to play,” said Norris. “Learning was important for Kaydence and he enjoyed the classroom environment, especially when he had the opportunity to discuss current events and people’s experiences in the world.
“Kaydence’s classmates and friends describe him as confident, yet humble. They appreciated his humour and infectious smile. Whether it was in the classroom or the hallway, he would often joke with friends and make anyone around him laugh or smile.”
Kaydence’s death has sparked a public outpouring of grief, and a push for Saanich to quicken the pace of its Active Transportation Plan of building safer roadways, improved crosswalks and more sidewalks.
A GoFundMe campaign had raised nearly $63,000 by Saturday night, with proceeds going to Kaydence’s parents and sister, Ahria, 15, also a student at Reynolds.
“We love him so much and nothing is going to bring him back,” said Crystal Bourque. “But the fact that so many people care is amazing and we cannot accurately express our gratitude to people we know and the people who we don’t.
“The heartfelt messages from strangers … it goes to show that people are as kind as you want to believe they are.”
dkloster@timescolonist.com
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