8/19/14 - There was a bit of controversy last night as the Howell Board of Education hired several new administrators for buildings around the district. Two assistant principals and two deans of students were hired at the meeting. Parker Middle School Interim Assistant Principal Craig Munro and Middle School Dean of Students Julie Morrish were both hired into their roles permanently. Deans of students oversee discipline among students while assistant principals focus more on state-mandated teacher evaluation. Morrish will split her time between Highlander Way and Parker. A new assistant principal was also hired for Howell High School, with teacher Amy Pashak leaving her job at Dearborn Heightsâ Crestwood High School to take the job. However, some board members raised concerns about hiring Interim High School Dean of Students Lisa OâConnor on a permanent basis. While they agreed that OâConnor was an excellent choice to fill the job, Board President Mike Witt and Board Member Mike Moloney both raised concerns about transparency because she had simply been chosen for the position by Superintendent Ron Wilson rather than put through the typical interview process. The superintendent called OâConnorâs hiring a horizontal move. In the end, all of the board members other than Witt voted to approve her hiring. [Pictured, left to right: O'Connor, Munro, Pashak] (TD)
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