‘No hard feelings,’ Bindas said
By Erik Buchinger
The Clintonville Public School District eliminated the director of teaching and learning position.
Amy Bindas held the position for nearly six years when she was notified the district decided to drop the position.
“It kind of did shock me knowing they were moving forward on it,” Bindas said. “There were talks we were administrator-heavy, but I didn’t think the district would move on without it, so it was kind of a surprise to me.”
According to School Board President Ben Huber, “The position was eliminated due to changing needs within the district and, as always, an eye toward budget considerations.”
Huber said eliminating the position will save the district “well over $120,000.”
Huber said the responsibilities have been temporarily delegated to other administrative employees. A final decision on delegation will be made this summer.
Bindas took the position on July 1, 2013.
“I was looking for a new challenge and had been a building administrator at that time for about 17 years,” Bindas said. “I was looking for the next challenge so when a central office position came open, I thought that was my next step. I always liked working with teachers and develop them, hone their skills and reach their potential. That to me was very appealing.”
Bindas expressed her appreciation for her co-workers in an email to the staff in the district.
“I wanted to thank each one of you for making my time here so memorable due to your hard work and commitment,” Bindas said in the email.
“I consider many of you lifelong friends, and feel that I am a better person for having served alongside you. Clintonville will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Bindas started her new position as a consultant for the growth and development center for Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6, or CESA 6, and said she will miss the people in the district the most.
“Many of the people I worked with were very dedicated to the community and were dedicated to the children,” Bindas said. “I enjoyed my time serving the staff, students and families in Clintonville, and I hope that I made a positive impact on those I worked with.
“I appreciated my time at Clintonville,” Bindas said. “No hard feelings.”