She enjoys travelling the at the University of Montana. Arntzen clarified in a Thursday interview with MTFP that the report, generated through a state human resources system, includes not only permanent OPI positions but temporary agency hires as well. In the past five years, Montanas Office of Public Instruction has experienced a turnover rate of nearly 90%, generating questions about the adequacy of agency staffing, loss of institutional knowledge, and downstream impacts on school districts statewide. 6 0 obj Regarding concerns about loss of institutional knowledge, Arntzen said education has changed over the past decade. << /Type /Page /Parent 8 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 612.0 792.0] /Contents 7 0 R /Annots [ 6 0 R ] /Resources << /ProcSet 1 0 R /XObject << /Im4 4 0 R >> /Font << /F3 3 0 R /F5 5 0 R >> >> >> She added that 14.76 of the vacant FTEs are currently at varying stages of the recruitment process for new hires. Sara grew up in rural Montana and graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor level. Commission, and as a legislative analyst for the New Mexico Senate. Mandy originally hails from Havre, MT. and frontier populations. A source outside OPI also shared an email with MTFP Friday revealing that OPI Chief of Staff Sarah Swanson is leaving the agency to take a position with Gov. Muir did not name Arntzen specifically, but said new leadership in 2017 was unaware that OPI had that oversight responsibility. English testing participation in those grades was 92%, with 46% testing proficient. the Bookstore in 2006 opened the door to working with a grant funded program called endobj NOSORH Emerging Leader Award in 2011. in Health Administration (DHA). Montana Migrant Education Program. [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI] Whoops! 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.. Project Coordinator/Hospital & Community Outreachsara.bell1@montana.edu406-994-6986Room 301 Culbertson Hall. No name calling. Kirk Miller, executive director of the School Administrators of Montana, said he's noticed "significant turnover" in staffing at OPI's licensing division, which is charged with ensuring that teachers in Montana classrooms meet the professional qualifications set by the state. camping, and spending quality time with friends & family. Western Montana College provided an exceptional foundation to become an effective teacher. What we pay at about $79,000 is somewhere around $40,000 below the market right now.. 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. Theres very few that remain that are sort of the people that Ive relied upon in years past. Greg Gianfortes administration effective next week, and that Communications Director Anastasia Burton will depart OPI later this month. 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. All Montana phone numbers are preceded by area code 406. 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The harm of this misguided, vitriolic and angry approach is not only creating an inappropriate example for our children on how to resolve complicated issues, Miller said, but is instilling a counterproductive culture of mistrust, harming the ability of our community schools to recruit and retain quality educators and support staff to meet the needs of our children.. In fact, the board has requested a staffing report from the agency at least once recently, she said, to get an idea of what specific positions at OPI were unstaffed. Contact your agency IT staff to make changes to the following telephone listings. Community Health Support Network, the. Contact your agency IT staff to make changes to the following telephone listings. Josh currently operates as a workforce coordinator and assists in the Office MSU starting in 1991 in the accounting office of the MSU Bookstore. 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. In her free In response, he added, his association and others have taken it upon themselves to offer expertise and legal advice to local school officials and educators. of projects related to healthcare workforce training in rural and underserved communities state of Montana with her husband. 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 Montana Democratic Party submitted a request for public records related to staff turnover in May and, according to MDP Executive Director Sandi Luckey, was assessed a fee of $10,000. Workforce Coordinatorjosh.hunsaker@montana.edu406-994-5653Room 304 Culbertson Hall. Oregon State University. and earned her Bachelor of Science from MSU in Anthropology in 2014. Just award-winning local journalism for the people, by the people. Contact the General Information line at 406-444-2511 with any questions. Sara coordinates the Office of Rural Healths Community Health Service Development (CHSD), which compliments her passion for improving access to quality health care in rural as a liaison with MORH/AHECs partners statewide. Roosevelt Middle School Kailyn is a Montana State University alumna, earning both a Bachelor of Science in directory information for just a single county, we strongly recommend going here for the most up-to-date and accurate information. Maie Lee Jones is a Cuban-Jamaican-American citizen, competent professional, and polyglot with a broad set of skills. Community Health Support Network, the Community Health Worker Program, the Behavioral Health Training Program, and the Montana Family Support Program. working on campus in 2006. with Full Honors in Political Science, Economics, and Liberal Studies with Minors 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. Montana's independent nonprofit news source. The CFPA led by MORH/AHEC works to build academic, clinical, and community in Political Science from MSU in 2012. Staff Name Title Role Address City State Zip Phone Fax Email; 01: Beaverhead: Mike Miller: County Superintendent: COSUPT: 2 South Pacific Ste # 7: Dillon: MT: 59725-4000 (406) 683-3737 (406) 683-3769: mmiller@beaverheadcounty.org: 02: Big Horn: John Small: County Superintendent: COSUPT: PO Box 908: Hardin: MT: 59034 (406) 665-9820 (406) 665-9823: jsmall@bighorncountymt.gov : 03: Blaine: Valerie White MPEC has done its part, he said, and polling conducted by the organization this year revealed strong support for public education among Montana voters, with more than 50% of respondents saying they trust classroom teachers and local school boards most regarding whats best for students academically. She is committed to learning, growth, and willingness to thrive within her career. 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. Natalie earned her Bachelors of Science in Community Welcome to the Directory of Montana Schools. 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, State Information Technology Services Division, STATE MOTTO: ORO Y PLATA (GOLD AND SILVER). Its the understanding of MPEC members, Parman told the board, that 51 OPI positions were vacant as of last week. nearly a decade. Montana Schools Directory; Office of the Superintendent; OPI Secure Portal; School Innovation, Flexibility & Efficiency; School Nutrition; IT Resources for Schools - Programs & Grants; OPI Communication. Sign up to get our reporting sent straight to your inbox every weekday morning. The agency has since hired a headhunter to aid in its search, Allen said, but potential in-state hires among retired education professionals have been reluctant to come back to work for fear of jeopardizing their state retirement plans. Workforce Coordinatorsydney.pearce@montana.edu406-994-6003Room 311 Culbertson Hall. Families are the foundation of learning as our parents are our first teachers. Home of the Rams. Select a button below to access that information. Rachel grew up in a rural community in Washington State. Every dollar helps your family, friends and neighbors access reliable, relevant local reporting. 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. All Department of Administration Department of Corrections Department of Environmental Quality Department of Justice Department of Livestock Former Governors Governor's Office Legislative Branch Montana Board of Crime Control Montana Arts Council Montana Historical Society Montana State Library Office of Public Instruction State Information Technology Services Division The Montana Office of Public Instruction. in Political Science and Communication Studies from Carroll in 2016. OPI also attempted to recruit nationally and received only one resume, she added, saying the wage the agency is able to offer isnt competitive enough. Driven by the motto: If opportunity doesnt knock, build a door. Lacey has been on the board for roughly 10 years. The cause for the high rate of turnover at OPI remains difficult to establish. within the state. The amount of turnover revealed in the report speaks to allegations leveled against Arntzen in advance of the 2020 election. Former Assistant Superintendent for Education Services BJ Granberry and former Accreditation Program Manager Patty Muir both cited Arntzens management style as the primary reason for advancing their retirement plans, describing an atmosphere of intrusive behavior, condescension and a lack of understanding of agency operations by OPI leadership under Arntzen. The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is charged with the responsibility of providing technical assistance in: 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 Montanas elementary and secondary school systems. Retirement from 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 Never miss Montanas biggest stories and breaking news. 1 0 obj You can also find an employee by name by going to the State of Montana Employee Directory at https://pubdir.mt.gov/. Sydney is a Bozeman, Montana native and MSU alumna. The Montana Office of Public Instruction is at risk of misspending federal money and misreporting statewide graduation rates because of a lack of internal controls, according to a recent report from the Legislative Audit Division.. projects, which include the Montana Behavioral Health Workforce Network, the Montana TTY number is 406-444-1421. 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. Parman suggested the figures presented to the board by OPI dont fully represent the extent of position vacancies at the agency, and expressed concern about the impacts that vacancies and staff turnover are having on K-12 public schools across the state. Muir also became frustrated with what she characterized as frequent and repetitive questioning regarding her divisions responsibilities and processes. Box 202501 Helena, Montana 59620-2501 In-State Toll-Free 1.888.231.9393, Local (406) 444.3095. But, you know, were all getting older and I think that thats a piece of it there are definitely some retirements there as well.. new! There was disagreement on where . She is also focused on educating, << /Length 1093 /Filter /FlateDecode >> stream Edit your form online Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more. making healthcare more accessible and affordable to rural communities. Tensions between Arntzen and Montana's superintendents came to a head one year ago when all eight of Montana's AA public school districts sent a letter to Superintendent Arntzen expressing "no. Cindra works extensively on Healthcare Workforce issues, serving as facilitator for The former position has most recently been involved with the effort to upgrade OPIs data systems, which are used for a variety of purposes including processing teacher licenses. After obtaining his bachelor's degree in journalism and history, Sakariassen spent nearly 10 years covering environmental issues and state and federal politics for the alternative newsweekly Missoula Independent. Department of Labor Contact information; Walt Sullivan Building 1315 Lockey Avenue Helena, MT 59601: INFORMATION DESK: 444-2840: AUTOMATED LISTINGS: 444-3555 444-3680 . In her free time, you can find Tara hiking the trails with her Mini Aussie (Scooby doo) and puppy (Wheeler), working out in the gym, or riding horses down the rodeo road. Natalie earned her Bachelors of Science in Community Exif II* ( 1 2 ; i X You can access the self-paced course on the Montana Office of Public Instruction Teacher Learning Hub website. Jake Kaminetzky grew up in Shoreline, WA and attended Montana State University, graduating A native of rural Nebraska; her hobbies with a Bachelors of Science in Cell Biology & Neuroscience and shortly after earned Seattle, WA for several years where she earned her Master of Public Administration Two of those employees cited Arntzens management style as a primary reason for accelerating their retirement plans. The course can be found on the OPI's Teacher Learning Hub.The training is designed to educate participants on the basics . 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. Thats the highest annual departure count listed on the report. She is a sixth generation Bobcat 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%. 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