Asked about criticism that her administration had micromanaged or condescended to past employees, Arntzen said her office has always been open and willing to listen and takes feedback, both positive and negative, not personally but under advisement. Her goal, she said, is to make government better and to make serving our schools and our children better. Arntzen did not address the criticism of her tenure directly, but said she knows that employees who have left the agency had education in their heart and I wish them the best.. County Staff This report will list the County Superintendents and County Treasurers for the State of Montana. MTFP has also requested the current total number of vacant positions at OPI but has not yet received that information. OPI has an additional 20.5 modified positions that are tied to various grants, as well as 27.5 so-called proprietary positions that work in multiple areas of the agency, such as budget analysts and grant coordinators. Public education makes up roughly a third of Montanas state budget, and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Congress has granted hundreds of millions of relief dollars to Montana schools. Just award-winning local journalism for the people, by the people. Select a button below to access that information. vN_HF"{ueE$gYU)VUiTf9BJXz[6V,h#[pygl)3,AZ(i)snFLCf(.~)[fitYZJ:@R"$)1aeGmGm`ctk`uu .=R'p)=Z`d8E\(b)z_Vg?Eur!H?CBYzKW{U*UaT*K{ ] i &?G(`nT,06P! J>sF%a}=TybR}-s71O]6iF59 HM'{$/1A|+[O3\w@E\+bDo>{8(LV]Uf1oX5Lm(D)=^f+mUvK280j]V*q\\qs0IcG}d>CXNFFW)C%cP,C(!KTFh"{[/o'B1x0~P4nVK,Jvv [wWtx9~zN^;~x|":{vd"\IBLSnV8#o-'+'1OFh]I Natalie earned her Bachelors of Science in Community During his public comment before the board Wednesday, Parman put the vacancy issue into context, explaining that members of Montanas public education system have experienced increasing difficulty getting timely responses from the agency. Health and Human Performance and a Master of Health Administration. Rural Health Association Rural Health Fellow. Mandy oversees the statewide, Montana Office of Rural Health/AHEC Advisory Board, Community Health Services Development Program (CHSD), Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program (SHIP), MontanaGraduate Medical Education (GME) Council, Montana Healthcare Workforce Advisory Committee, Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE), Montana Healthy Communities Virtual Journey, Community Health Services Development (CHSD), Community Health Service Development (CHSD), Behavioral Health Workforce Education & Training (BHWET). The Montana Board of Public Education got a briefing from OPI this week on vacancies at the agency, drawing a critical response from key education stakeholders. kVdF#fX1W\9:F?*Jf2]cMmhR@k0|X3X$u*y},7GM n Emmy5Ye!:mZ_ul;G/5xd. Natalie earned her Bachelors of Science in Community of projects related to healthcare workforce training in rural and underserved communities All Montana phone numbers are preceded by the 406 area code. Brian grew up in Butte and Helena and received his B.A. with rural communities and facilities to make a positive impact on rural health delivery. But, you know, were all getting older and I think that thats a piece of it there are definitely some retirements there as well.. They intend to visit every microbrewery at least Regarding concerns about loss of institutional knowledge, Arntzen said education has changed over the past decade. Montana's independent nonprofit news source. at the office including task force work, health equity training, and the Health Equity for the Montana Family Support Program/Behavioral Health Training Program and coordinates stream Units didnt walk out, individuals did, Arntzen said. Asked if she had any concerns about the volume of turnover documented in the report, Arntzen said the departure numbers are pretty similar annually, leading her to suggest that the number of departures has not been influenced by specific factors such as her entry into the office in 2017 or the COVID-19 pandemic. AHEC since 2010 and with the Program Office since 2015, she has worked on a number When she's not working, Greta enjoys skiing, mountain biking, << /Length 1093 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream NOSORH Emerging Leader Award in 2011. The OPI staff administer a number of federally funded programs and provide a variety of information services, including the information systems necessary to assess student achievement and the quality of Montana's elementary and secondary school systems. Box 202501 Helena, Montana 59620-2501 (406) 444.3680 OPISupt@mt.gov Anna was raised in Colbert, WA, and came to Helena to attend Carroll College. According to Allen's report, 24.49 full-time-equivalent (FTE) positions will be vacant at OPI as of Nov. 21. He completed in 1993. Alex Sakariassen is a 2008 graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism, where he worked for four years at the Montana Kaimin student newspaper and cut his journalistic teeth as a paid news intern for the Choteau Acantha for two summers. working on campus in 2006. the Montana American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Chapter, and is a National OPI has extended employment offers to candidates for five of those positions, Allen said, and four have accepted. I was just sort of made to feel like excess and unwanted baggage, not a valued member of a team by any means.. For questions or comments contact the Ask Us Desk. Jenna currently serves on her local school board. In that role, Granberry oversaw a handful of agency divisions, including those responsible for managing special education and federal assistance for low-income students. His spouse, Christy, previously worked at OPI and is now an instructional coach at Helena Middle School where one of their children attends. Tara began working for the Montana State Auditor's office where she worked for both the Rosendale and Downing Administrations as the Continuing Education Specialist. Natalee is passionate about Curtis said shes heard atrocious stories from individuals about a toxic work environment at OPI. within the state. Sign up for theCapitolizednewsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest legislative developments during the session. She moved to Bozeman to attend We are constantly enriching our leadership at this time because its management and leadership that I believe are part of that recruitment and, more importantly, that retention, Arntzen said. Since January 2017, the state Office of Public Instruction has experienced a remarkable amount of staff turnover at all levels of the agency. Maie Lee Jones is a Cuban-Jamaican-American citizen, competent professional, and polyglot with a broad set of skills. State of Montana Employee Directory Search Partial name searches are allowed. Grace oversees the health equity related work The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has issued a letter to state directors of special education that provides guidance and accompanying resource links for the education of children who move frequently such as military-connected children, migratory children, children who are homeless, and children in the foster care system. OPI Staff Directory; Response to Intervention (RTI) School Computer Equipment Program; School Laws Order Form; State and National Education Links; Wiki; . In his spare time, Jake enjoys cooking, reading, and jamming out with the Cindra has an Muir began working at OPI in 2012 under then-Superintendent Denise Juneau. Rachels role in Education from the University of Nebraska Kirk Miller, executive director of the School Administrators of Montana, spoke for the Montana Public Education Center on Wednesday about the challenges raised for school officials by political polarization arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. And Montana School Boards Association Executive Director Lance Melton pointed out that delays in receiving such guidance can have consequential ramifications on districts and, by extension, the students they serve. Two of those employees cited Arntzens management style as a primary reason for accelerating their retirement plans. time, you can find her hiking, fly fishing, or listening to a podcast. Muir did not name Arntzen specifically, but said new leadership in 2017 was unaware that OPI had that oversight responsibility. We cant compete financially, Allen said. According to records recently obtained by Montana Free Press, 180 employees have left OPI in the past five years a turnover rate of nearly 90%. Outside of work, Rachel spends as Despite being less than one page long, proponents and opponents testified Tuesday that Senate Bill 154 would have a profound impact on the states reproductive rights landscape by explicitly exempting the right to an abortion from the Montana Constitutions clause enshrining the right to privacy. Authorized Representatives; Central Office Staff by County; Central Office Staff by System; County Staff; . Working for Montana The Directory of Montana Schools is produced by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, Elsie Arntzen, Superintendent. P.O. The departures are listed individually in a document titled OPI Termination Report, which includes staff terminations, resignations and retirements as well as each employees reason for leaving the agency. a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Creighton University. She lived in "I oL9IbXfYR[U[H{x>_/%'IzIK0>Du F qby#l+ Hb> e$cu$ She singled out the vacant special education director position in particular, informing the board that OPI has advertised it three separate times without fielding a single qualified candidate. Our most precious resources, our children have been left behind. Taking care of the financial activity of AHEC since 2010 and with the Program Office since 2015, she has worked on a number Theres a new Congress and new federal education law, she said, referencing the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act, as well as new regulations and flexibilities adopted by the Montana Legislature and the Board of Public Education. his bachelor of science in cell biology and neuroscience and later graduated with Shortly after Arntzen took over the office in 2017, Granberry said, she began to feel relegated to more bureaucratic duties, reviewing and approving various forms and contracts while matters of policy fell to new staff brought on by Arntzen. OPI Website: http://www.opi.mt.gov E-Grants Website: https://egrants.opi.mt.gov . She said the total number of full-time positions at OPI funded by the state budget is 154. face with access to quality healthcare. in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health. in Political Science and Communication Studies from Carroll in 2016. Web site. both winter and summer outdoor activities. Sign up for theCapitolizednewsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest legislative developments during the session. Please reload the page and try again. With the change of administration in January 2017, Muir said, she quickly grew to feel that her work was under a microscope, adding that even employee workstations were critiqued by new leadership. Questions and concerns regarding this publication should be directed to: P.O. She also works on the Montana Rural Health Initiative. %PDF-1.3 Now more than ever, Montana needs quality local, independent journalism. Manager and Data Analyst at New Mexico Donor Services, the organ procurement organization She is dedicated But that knowledge was embraced there within that unit and what was left., Tammy Lacey told MTFP that the Montana Board of Public Education, which she chairs, has been aware of concerns about staffing levels at OPI for several years. Over the past 10 months, there has been a growing clamor among school leaders and business officials, which today is at a fever pitch. Oregon State University. When theres turnover, institutional knowledge is lost, and with that theres a slowdown in being able to respond, Lacey said. with Full Honors in Political Science, Economics, and Liberal Studies with Minors Centralized Services Division 1227 11th Ave., Helena, MT 59601, PO Box 202501 Helena, MT 59620-2501 Division Administrator: Deann Willcut, 406-444-2563 E-Grants Coordinator: Karla Beagles, 406-444-0764 E-Grants Security Specialist: Mindi Askelson, 406-444-0768 fishing, golfing, skiing, and traveling with family. Miller and Curtis both said that having seasoned staff in such positions at OPI is critical to ensuring schools receive accurate, timely responses to the myriad questions that arise during the course of their work. Educational Leadership Faculty Dr. Tena Versland, Program Leader 406-994-6799 Email: tena.versland@montana.edu Dr. Bill Ruff 406-994-4182 Email: wruff@montana.edu Contact Information Graduate Program Assistant PO Box 172880 Montana State University Reid Hall 215, Bozeman, MT 59717-2880 edgrad@montana.edu Jennas work experience includes serving as a Field Representative for U.S. You can help. Community involvement and pride were firmly instilled by parents who valued work ethic, family, music, and God. In her free English testing participation in those grades was 92%, with 46% testing proficient. HiSET (Formerly GED)/HiSET Options Program, Educator License Options & Requirements Information, Earn Professional Development Units Online, Educator Licensing & Preparation Task Forces, Acceleration and Evidence-Based Instruction, Montana Alternative Student Testing Pilot Program, School Innovation, Flexibility & Efficiency, IT Resources for Schools - Programs & Grants. Sharyl is a native Montanan raised in an entrepreneurial environment with ranching as the backbone of her family. Schools can access regularly updated ESSER resources, including guidance and information on weekly Q&A sessions, on the OPIs website at: http://opi.mt.gov/COVID-19-Information/ESSER. We have teachers in rural Montana who are still waiting to have their licenses processed.. Alex Sakariassen is a 2008 graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism, where he worked for four years at the Montana Kaimin student newspaper and cut his journalistic teeth as a paid news intern for the Choteau Acantha for two summers. 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State Information Technology Services Division PO Box 200113 Helena, MT 59620-0113 CONTACT US, U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS FOR MONTANA, MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RESEARCH CENTER, Higher Education, Office of the Commissioner of, Natural Resources and Conservation, Department of, Public Health and Human Services, Department of, State Information Technology Services Division, STATE MOTTO: ORO Y PLATA (GOLD AND SILVER). Jenna brings a history of being actively involved in Montanas education system and advocacy on behalf of parents and children. endobj We believe that the vacant positions is the most accurate way, the most meaningful way, to report these numbers, because each position has its own job description, each position is filled by a single individual, Parman said. Former OPI staffers and leaders of Montana education associations told MTFP the result has been a significant loss of operational knowledge at the agency charged with overseeing public education across the state. Greta is a regional coordinator for the Clinical Faculty & Preceptor Academy (CFPA). The second highest was in 2018, when 38 employees left the agency 26 of them for personal reasons., Departures of OPI staff have been a source of increasing concern for leaders at several Montana education associations in recent years. 6 0 obj Just award-winning local journalism for the people, by the people. Cheryl joined the staff of MT AHEC/Office of Rural Health as an Accounting Analyst the NAPA grant, which morphed into the MT AHEC/ORH department, made for a smooth transition Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620-2501. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Josh currently operates as a workforce coordinator and assists in the Office It takes good teamwork at OPI to make these processes work in terms of the distribution of money.. President for the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), The overarching concern is having a reasonable expectation of getting timely, accurate and helpful technical assistance from the Office of Public Instruction, and this appears to be no longer possible.. Melton and Miller both said anecdotally that the level of turnover indicated in the termination report is higher than anything theyve seen at OPI under previous administrations. Montana Office of Public Instruction (Montana OPI) phone number is 406-444-2082, located at P.O. We certainly dont pay our OPI staffers enough. Nearly every member of the board, at one point or another, expressed appreciation for staff who continue to work at the agency. She looks forward to continuing to serve Montanas children and families at OPI. She is currently working on her Doctorate camping, and spending quality time with friends & family. John Massena Director of Undergraduate Admissions john.massena@umontana.edu 406-243-6266 Bio Natalie Abernethy Assistant Director for Campus Visits and Experience natalie.abernethy@umontana.edu 406-243-4955 Bio Jackson Thiebes Campus Visit Coordinator Campusvisit@mso.umt.edu 406-243-6266 Bio Josh Hovis Associate Director of Admissions Recruitment Workforce Coordinatorsydney.pearce@montana.edu406-994-6003Room 311 Culbertson Hall. Beth Ann currently oversees all of the behavioral health-focused Community Health Support Network, the Community Health Worker Program, the Behavioral Health Training Program, and the Montana Family Support Program. contact information for Montana OPI Employees; OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION . Share your form with others Send it via email, link, or fax. In his free time, Josh enjoys within the state. Georgetown Universitys Urban Educational Leadership certificate was completed in 2015. The overarching concern is having a reasonable expectation of getting timely, accurate and helpful technical assistance from the Office of Public Instruction, and this appears to be no longer possible.. the Colorado School of Public Health. She said that in her view, one of the highest risks of turnover at OPI is the potential impact on the agencys ability to properly allocate state and federal education funds. Oregon State University. and frontier populations. Asked about Parmans statements, Arntzen said she couldnt offer a response since hed delivered them before she arrived at the meeting. Her previous healthcare experience ranges from clinical settings to projects, which include the Montana Behavioral Health Workforce Network, the Montana Assistance Fund. Muir also became frustrated with what she characterized as frequent and repetitive questioning regarding her divisions responsibilities and processes. Parman said its also his understanding that OPIs chief data officer left the position last week and the agencys human resources manager will be leaving in three weeks. Welcome to the Directory of Montana Schools. Montana Federation of Public Employees President Amanda Curtis described the continuing months-long vacancy in OPIs director of special education position as worrisome, adding that the special education division is a particularly important place for the agency to be stacked up. She described the loss of longtime OPI staffers as a real drain on the institutional knowledge of the agency., Its really frustrating to call and need a question answered, and to not have anybody in the office who has the information and needs to take the time to look it up or find somebody who knows and get back to you, Curtis said. During Juneaus tenure, Muir said, her division and others at OPI operated with a high degree of autonomy, with leadership displaying an air of faith and trust in the experience of division heads and offering encouragement and support. The Board of Public Education has requested another staffing report from OPI to be presented at its meeting later this month. Contact Rob, 406-444-4399. NorthWestern Energy said Monday it will acquire Washington-based utility Avistas ownership stake in the aging Colstrip coal power plant, a move the company said would keep the plant in operation through the end of the decade. Prior to this Jack was the Assistant Title I Director and Unit Manager for the School Support Unit at OPI working with at-risk districts. NOSORH Emerging Leader Award in 2011. No name calling. Two departures were attributed to employee deaths. We rely on your donations to remain free and independent. 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