The Bonita Unified Board of Education unanimously approved Matt Wien to serve as the District's superintendent during its Feb. 1 meeting, a decision met with deafening cheers and a standing ovation from a packed room of District teachers, staff, community leaders and families. For 2022-23, the theme is Riding the Wave to a Bright Future. Learn why our students love Baldwin and what makes our district truly unique! the Directory does not contain information for every LEA and the information that is in the Directory may be outdated He also cooks a mean pot of chili. The Bonita Unified Board of Education unanimously approved Matt Wien to serve as the District's superintendent during its Feb. 1 meeting, a decision met with deafening cheers and a standing ovation from a packed room of District teachers, staff, community leaders and families. My name is Dr. Tony Sinanis and I am excited to serve our community as your new Superintendent of Schools. A new superintendent search for Bonita Unified and the (non) answer for The district is hosting a public reception at 4 p.m. Monday at the Bonita Education Center, 115 W. Allen Ave., San Dimas, to allow the community to greet the new superintendent. Bonita Unified School District Superintendent Carl Coles updated parents and community members on the district's efforts Government Business Health and Safety Culture Forum Gold Line Issues About Contact Us Staff Support Us Subscribe In July 2016, board members saidGoennier, who previously served as an assistant superintendent of instruction in Beaumont Unified, was the right match for the district. Cave Creek school superintendent takes unexplained leave; acting head Baldwin UFSD encourages students to be actively involved in the school, as well as thecommunity! A beat reporter for the Bulletin since 2006, she previously wrote for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Senh Duong (Founder)Wopular, Coles worked in Bonita Unified for nearly 15 years. Thank you to the Board for entrusting me with this position; I will work tirelessly to justify that trust.. With Carls ability to understand it, you dont explain it, you have it.. (File. Santa Maria-Bonita - School Directory Details (CA Dept of Education) Coles was made acting. Superintendent's Office - Oceanside Union Free School District The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. District Superintendent Superintendent Dr. Paul Fawcett Dr. Fawcett joined Lucia Mar in 2016 as the Director of Special Education, and then served as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources before being named Superintendent. Goennier, the former Beaumont Unified School District Assistant Superintendent, brings. 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His accomplishments as assistant superintendent of educational services include the development of the Districts core values of equity, mastery and a focus on results; the development of a comprehensive academic program that has resulted in high levels of achievement on state assessments and placed Bonita Unified in the top 10 percent of unified districts in California; and the implementation of a Districtwide mental health program that included the hiring of eight mental health counselors. 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Matt has stepped into the superintendent role with ease and provided steady leadership through the first half of the school year, which provided confidence to the Board that he is the right choice to lead Bonita Unified into the future, Board of Education President Glenn Creiman said. Superintendent of Schools. She keeps a watchful eye on city councils and the Dodgers. Matt Wien is an experienced educator who has been instrumental in executing the vision of Bonita Unified School District and ensuring our students receive a well-rounded, rigorous education that sets them up for success, Board of Education President Chuck Coyne said. I also want to recognize our parents for the time they volunteer on our campuses and their partnership in supporting our students. EDITORS NOTE: This article was edited to clarify that Christina Goennier will be the second female superintendent at Bonita Unified. It speaks to the hopes and dreams of our students, the adventure of learning, and the . Assistant Superintendent of Human. I hope to make opportunities to meet in person in the fall. Following Rapkins departure, the district had used a search firm to find his successor. In that time, hes covered community news, features, politics, local government, education, the comic book industry and more. Bonita Unified Adult Transition Students Welcomed at - caschoolnews.net Trustees all voiced special appreciation for Rapkins returning to fill the gap, saying he united a district long plagued with poor relationships with teachers, students, and the greater Bonita community. Weve spoken for years here about the Bonita Way, and weve tried to explain that to people. "Until the board takes action Wednesday evening Mr. Madden is just on paid leave and not terminated." Madden could not . No explanation was given for the boards action. School Board Avoids Million-Dollar Special Election School Superintendents Are Superstressed - The New York Times To receive our weekly e-Newsletter, subscribe below. Under his leadership both in educational services and as interim superintendent Bonita Unified developed a comprehensive academic program that has resulted in high levels of achievement on state assessments and placed Bonita Unified in the top 10% of unified districts in California; implemented a Districtwide mental health program that included the hiring of 12 mental health counselors; and earned academic accolades including a National Blue Ribbon School Award and California Distinguished School recognitions. Graduating college and completing my doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania is one of my proudest accomplishments. The new superintendent will earn a starting annual salary of $232,000 and sign on for a four-year term, according to the agenda item. Goennier said she chose a career in education because she believes education can transform an individual, a family, an organization and, ultimately, an entire nation.. Dr.Shari L. CamhiSuperintendent of Schools516.434.6010, Facebook (BaldwinSchools)Twitter (BaldwinUFSD)Instagram (Baldwin_Schools)LinkedIn (BaldwinSchools). BUSD_WIEN: Matthew Wien was appointed interim superintendent during a Board of Education meeting on Sept. 7. Although my parents, who immigrated to this country from Greece in the 1950s, only completed a middle school level education, they supported me on my journey to being the first college graduate in our family. A longtime administrator will be in charge of Bonita Unified School District during the search for a new permanent superintendent. Bonita Unified Superintendent Christina Goennier placed on leave We know the education our children receive today will impact their trajectory and knowledge forever. In addition to her role as Superintendent, she has been elected the 2022-2023 president of AASA, the national School Superintendents Association. Hes covered the war in Bosnia, interviewed presidential candidates, written theatrical reviews, attended a seance, ridden in a blimp and interviewed both Batman and Wonder Woman (Adam West and Lynda Carter). Established on June 6, 1972, IUSD serves approximately 36,000 K-12 students at twenty-four elementary schools, six middle schools, five K-8 schools, two virtual academies, six comprehensive high schools. Trustees host a farewell reception for Bonita superintendent Gary Email: tsinanis@herricks.org. We are thrilled to provide the opportunity for four-year-olds to get a head start on their education and benefit from 14 years of school in one of the top public school districts in California. SAN DIMAS >> What impressed us the most was her career seems to be in preparation to becoming our superintendent, said Bonita Unified school board President Jim Elliot . Dear Oceanside Families and Community Members, Each year, I like to choose a theme as our guiding principle for the school year ahead. MWB, Bonita Unified names third new superintendent in as many years Believe me, he got a much more vigorous interview than anybody would have had we gone through one of the search firms, because we grilled him over and over, Koach said. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The successes of the district, he said, has been rooted in trust, transparency and expectation of a student-first mentality. Superintendent's Page.