Committee Names McCaffrey Acting Superintendent

WARWICK, RI – The College Committee accepted the discover of retirement from Superintendent Lynn Dambruch and named William McCaffrey as Acting Superintendent unanimously Tuesday.

Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan, David Testa, Sean Wiggins, and Leah Hazelwood voted to just accept the resignation after which to additionally appoint McCaffrey as performing superintendent. Michele Kirby Chapman was absent.

Dambruch has been Warwick’s superintendent for the previous 4 years. She was assistant superintendent below the management of Superintendent Philip Thornton, then named superintendent when Thornton left the district in Might 2021. Earlier than that, Dambruch had been a instructor within the metropolis for greater than 35 years.

Dambruch has been on go away since March 19, and McCaffrey has been serving as interim superintendent in her place. McCaffrey, who had additionally served as Assistant Superintendent, will function Performing Superintendent via June 30.

“We’re so grateful to Superintendent Dambruch,” Galligan mentioned, “For her close to 4 many years of dedication and repair to our college district and metropolis. Anybody who’s had the chance to work with Lynn or work together with Lynn, or simply go Lynn, you possibly can clearly inform immediately that she is a girl who’s born to work within the discipline of training. Listening to tales about what she dropped at this district, at varied ranges, whether or not she was a instructor, a principal, and most just lately, a superintendent. It simply affirms that she’s a real skilled, however she additionally embodies the traits and traits of an educator. It’s been an absolute pleasure to have her lead this district the previous a number of years. Definitely, this Committee needs her nothing however the very best. Although that is very unhappy, I believe the cliche is, don’t be unhappy it’s over. Be comfortable that it occurred. And we’re definitely very comfortable to have had Superintendent Dambruch as a part of the group and the Warwick Public Colleges these previous 4 many years. I want her all the very best, and definitely, extra to return on Superintendent Dambruch. Definitely this is not going to be the top of mentioning her identify.”

Concerning the seek for a everlasting substitute, Galligan mentioned the committee could be “evaluating all of our choices.” McCaffrey will function performing superintendent via June 30, after which, Galligan mentioned, the Committee will remark additional on his service and standing. Till then, Galligan mentioned, the Committee is not going to touch upon the difficulty.

Dambruch’s farewell letter to the varsity group, reported today by WPRI Channel 12, learn, partially: “Your help, collaboration, and enthusiasm have been the driving drive behind all that we’ve got achieved collectively. With out you, lots of our most significant initiatives would by no means have come to life. I need to prolong a particular thanks to my distinctive Central Administration group on your unwavering dedication and partnership.” 

Darlene Netcoh, President of the Warwick Academics Union, thanked Dambruch for “the whole lot she’s carried out for the district. All of us want her effectively in her retirement.”

Dambruch’s retirement was first referenced within the agenda for Tuesday’s assembly, confirmed by Galligan Friday and reported that day:  Dambruch Retiring, Acting Superintendent On May 13 Agenda

Cousineau retires, New Excessive Colleges Groundbreaking dates set

The Committee additionally was notified of the retirement of Patricia Cousineau, the Director of Elementary Training. Cousineau labored for the district for 36 years. She served as principal of Warwick Neck College (WNS) and was employed as an elementary instructor at Lippitt College for 23 years.

Groundbreaking ceremonies for the brand new Toll Gate and Pilgrim Excessive Colleges can be held on June 9 and 10, in accordance with Chris Spiegel from Left Subject Challenge Administration. Spiegel advised the varsity committee the undertaking was “trending beneath price range.”

“The pattern line is favorable,” famous Testa.”I’m very very happy with the progress.”

An up to date schematic design for Toll Gate was offered and can be submitted to the state’s Division of Training (RIDE) for his or her assessment.