Speaker 3:On March 9 at 7:00 AM, a Memorial Middle School teacher opened up her private email to find that she had received a pornographic image from an unknown email address. The Hull School Committee is retaining an independent outside investigator to conduct an administrative review of the facts and circumstances, which will look at any possible policy violations. During an interview, the two men in charge of the investigation required this teacher to describe the pornographic image she received in detail, and refused to look at the image themselves. First published on April 29, 2020 / 8:30 PM. We had a teacher who I knew for a fact had a sexual relationship with a student at Millbury High School. After this, it seemed as if administration said We did everything we could. From our perspective, and from the lack of transparency and communication, none of the 8th graders were interviewed and that there was no other follow up. Superintendent Michael Devine had taken a leave of absence, which, along with the contractually obligated school committee meeting, comes amid allegations of recent personal misconduct by Devine. Furthermore, it was a student who has been brought up to the Student Intervention Team on several occasions for sexually inappropriate comments and behavior. Hes much older, he had a wife and two kids, and its an awkward and uncomfortable situation for someone of his stature to put young people through. Let me know if you have any questions about my story or need me to do anything to verify my identity/story. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. 1. Right on cue we got this email from a former student of his at Norwell High School: I have known Mike Devine probably since I was about 12 years old. I want to see a world where all students feel comfortable and safe speaking up against sexual harassment. The other Facebook group in town eulogized her page, complained about Robins business being smeared (while failing to point out that Robin had no problem maliciously attacking our business), and inferred that law enforcement is investigating Turtleboy. I spoke about it in detail in my book. Please consider supporting local journalism by donatingto the Turtle fund: Follow us on Youtube, SoundCloud, Twitter, and Facebook. HULL (CBS) -- The Hull School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to fire Michael Devine, who had been superintendent of schools for the district. Anonymous blogs exist that rate the bodies of young students. The superintendent who grooms young boys and tries to have sex with them, the principal who accused a victim of looking for attention, and the School Committee that chooses to employ both of them, denied the unions legitimate grievance. I texted the vice-principal at the time, and she and I filed a police report together in Quincy. At approximately 11:30 a.m., Hull Police received a call from administration at Memorial Middle School, 81 Central Ave., after a male eighth-grade student made a concerning remark about a firearm.The student then left the building. Assistant Superintendent Judith Kuehn has assumed the role of acting superintendent. Furthermore, the students had indirectly learned that a teenager could sexually harass a teacher and get away with it. She clearly was in contact with Robin and got her to share this. Kuehn has served the district for more than 12 years in numerous roles, including director of student services and assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and professional development.The school district is also in contact with its outside labor relations legal counsel.No further information is being released at this time by school officials. Did George Santos Deceive Republican Donors? Police determined there was nothing criminal to investigate. At a later meeting, Tony told employees I was looking for a me too moment for pushing this issue. We can get by and survive, but we could really use your help. (Side note, the middle school has had unrestricted 1:1 iPads for years, and every year there are a handful of instances with students sending sexual images or texts via the school issued iPad. She would not allow people to share witness statements from his victims on her community page, but did post Amanda Sawyers petition to boycott TB Daily News, make up lies about our record, and urge people to fraudulently report our YouTube channel, which we use to monetize the business. HULL, Mass. Programs and Services Provided . If you were a former student of his who was sexually harassed like this and put in an uncomfortable situation, email [emailprotected] and we can chat on or off the record. We promise not to spam you. You can contact Michael P McDonough via the phone number or email as provided below. This arrangement has allowed us to accommodate approximately 40 Superintendent Michael F. Devine and Hull High School Principal Nicole Nosek report that Hull Public Schools leaders acted swiftly after a student reportedly uttered threats against the school. According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, 60% of high school boys find it acceptable to force a girl into sex. Subscribe to Justia's Free Newsletters featuring summaries of federal and state court opinions. Nothing further was communicated with me after this point. In the months and years after that, he would periodically contact me, despite my repeated requests for him to leave me alone. The Randolph High School location has worked well for one Mini School classroom and four Community School classrooms for high school age students. Hull Michael Devine Marshfield Jeffrey Granatino . Instead of carefully thinking about how best to use this information, administration reached out to the students parent, explaining the entire situation over the phone and sharing with the parent the information we had about the recovery phone number. There was little to no chatter about it in Hull Facebook groups, and the MSM still hasnt written about why. Raise your hand if youre shocked. This is because of the culture that WE have created, a culture of allowing men to get away with unacceptable behavior, without any consequences other than a slap on the wrist. She reported for work on that following Monday, and has continued to carry out her duties while having to face and interact with someone who has sexually harassed her. The first consequence of this case and the failure by the administration to act is that female teachers will be less likely to come forward with sexual harassment cases. And when they do not, they are disciplined accordingly. Hull Superintendent Michael Devine is currently on leave after at least two former students of his from Norwell and Hull have come forward and alleged that he tried to have sex with them after they graduated. We have reached out to Memorial Middle School Principal Hrivnak for comment on why he allegedly told other faculty members that this teacher was looking for her #Metoo moment, simply because she didnt appreciate child pornography being sent to her by students, but he has not gotten back to us. This is the first person to allege that the Mr. Devine said that he was attracted to him while he was still a student. We are sending the message that groping, heckling, cat calling, unwanted touching, sexual assault, and rape are acceptable. Let us remember that we live in 2018. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. The vote was taken during an executive session. Devine's status as superintendent will be the subject of review during the school committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday. We became aware of the reasons why and published a blog explaining that he had been grooming a former male student in Hull, who is now 21 years old, by sending sexual text messages to him. Sources tell 5 Investigates the review of Devine's conduct has to do with his communication with a former student. After her campaign to harass our business backfired and ended up with people posting negative reviews on her business page, she decided to close down her group. Unsubscribe at any time. The teacher herself, after suffering sexual harassment by what seemed to be one of her own students, provided the investigators with incontrovertible evidence that this student was involved. Stephen Kuzma, Devines attorney, told The Patriot Ledger for story Monday that the firing stemmed from Devines text message exchanges with a 21-year-old former student who lived in Florida. Hull Superintendent Michael Devine is currently on leave after at least two former students of his from Norwell and Hull have come forward and alleged that he tried to have sex with them after they graduated. Or just buy our award winning book about the dangers of censorship and rise of Turtleboy: Subscribe For TBDAILYNEWS Email Notifications, Support the Turtleboy Legal Defense Fund against Julia Mejia, Support the news you love. And evidence that that same email address also sent her a quiz she had given the kids in class, proving that it had to be a student from her class who sent her the graphic image. It was not until the last five minutes of school that our SRO pulled her from class to discuss the email. This is not just about the image. This issue goes beyond sending photos. Michael P McDonough is currently 57 years old, residing at Hull, MA 02045. I ask you to consider the feelings of every female employee in the district as they have watched a colleague and a friend be completely abandoned by our administration. ThatMonday, teachers expected those 6 students to be interviewed at the start of the day. But people like this never do it just once, so we asked anyone who would like to come forward to email Turtleboy if he had done something similar to them. 7 Bulfinch Place Now that I know it wasnt just me, I want to make sure he never works around young boys ever again. At this point, the teacher approached union representatives and asked to file a grievance. All Rights Reserved. After an entire month went by, the teacher felt as though her discomfort and the emotional impact of the event were not being taken seriously. If you are unsettled by this information, or disgusted as I am, then I think those are appropriate feelings. But as you will see, its far from the first time something like this has happened in Hull. If our focus is on personal responsibility, then we have failed in our mission, as our students will not take responsibility for their detrimental actions. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. She reached out to the principal and vice principal that morning and met with Quincy police department with the vice principal. The Hull School Committee has placed Superintendent Michael Devine on administrative leave until further notice amid personal misconduct allegations.The school committee held a meeting in executive session Wednesday night to determine Devine's status as superintendent.On Monday, school officials announced that Devine had taken a leave of absence and was relieved of his duties after allegations of recent personal misconduct by the superintendent were brought forward to the school committee.Sources tell 5 Investigates the review of Devine's conduct has to do with his communication with a former student.The Hull School Committee has retained an independent outside investigator to conduct an administrative review of the facts and circumstances, which will look at any possible policy violations.The Hull Police Department has also been notified of the matter.Assistant Superintendent Judith Kuehn assumed the role of acting superintendent on Monday. News Tips: (800) 280-TIPS Devine had been on a leave of absence. He certainly should not be given a superintendent job in another district. . "There was nothing improper, illicit, illegal or unethical about a mutual communication between Mr. Devine and an adult who had graduated years ago from Hull High School.". #hullma #hulltimes #hullmanews #southshorenews, No damage reported after student lights small fire in Jacobs classroom, Student threatens firearms use at Hull High, but no weapon found, Afternoon classes resumed after morning lockdown at Memorial, No school or after-school events Tuesday, Town Departments at Work: The role of each part of your local government, Town of Hull Emergency Management Facebook Page. The committee is hiring an independent investigator to review the allegations and the police department has been notified. By a lack of action, Tony Hrivnak, Mike Devine, and Officer Fahey have supported sexual harassment in schools. She used this information to personally go through all of her students contact information on Aspen until she found a match. We can get by and survive, but we could really use your help. Technology can and has been used to berate, intimidate, threaten, and humiliate young girls. Severaltimes he prompted me to describe the image and refused to look at it when I asked if he justwanted to see the email. All Rights Reserved, Off the Wall at Hull Town Hall: On Thursday, March 2, the Hull Cultural Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at town hall. Former Norwell High School Student Accuses Hull Superintendent Michael Devine Of Sexual Advances After Turning 21 Aidan Kearney February 5, 2020 9,359 4 minutes read Two days ago the mainstream media was reporting that Hull Public Schools Superintendent Michael Devine had been put on leave by the School Committee without an explanation given. Devine v. Town of Hull, Massachusetts et al, Town of Hull, Massachusetts, Town of Hull School Committee, David Twombly, Stephanie Peters, Jennifer Fleming, Lucas Patenaude and Eric Hipp, US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, 28 U.S.C. Im curious to see if more former or current students come forward. Kuehn has served the district for more than 12 years in numerous roles, including director of student services and assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and professional development. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Some of the community Facebook groups are banning any speculation as to what happened, as he appears to be a well liked superintendent and former principal. Kuehn has served the district for more than 12 years in numerous roles, including director of student services and assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction and professional development. Hulls mission statement emphasizes personal responsibility and integrity. Devine, Robert DEVR2022182585 Stoughton Police Department Resigned Prior to Discipline We heard from a former Hull Memorial Middle School teacher, who shared her harrowing experience. Quincy Richard DeCristofaro, Ed.D. A bungled and thoughtless attempt to investigate with one parent hardly seemed like administration was doing everything they could. Additionally, the teacher sent an email to the SRO on March 19, but received no response. On Wednesday at approximately 9 a.m., it was reported to the high school main office that a student had made a threat to harm others with a firearm. This is about the future that we want to create. 1. On Monday, school officials announced that Devine had taken a leave of absence and was relieved of his duties after allegations of recent personal misconduct by the superintendent were brought forward to the school committee. Over the course of the week following the receipt of the photo, teachers at Memorial Middle School provided statements and evidence to the people responsible for the investigation, and these statements and evidence began to very quickly indicate the involvement of one particular student. Normally I think that homosexuality is bold, brave, and beautiful, but this particular gentleman is none of the above. Superintendent Michael Devine Terminated The Hull School Committee reports that Michael Devine has been terminated from his role as superintendent of schools. Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News, How to register your school/organization for closings and delays, Avalanche caught on camera on Mount Washington, Inspector General pushes Boston schools to increase oversight of school buses, DNA found on a sweet potato helps Massachusetts police solve 12-year-old cold case murder, Crash involving MBTA bus draws emergency response in Nubian Square, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors. Today is Monday, June 18th, and as of this moment, not a single teacher, including the teacher who suffered sexual harassment as a result of her job in the Hull Public Schools, knows what was done with all of the information that was provided during the investigation. No one met with her first period, no one asked her if she wanted to be excused from the class of students who most likely sent the picture, no one asked how she was handling the incident. (Copyright (c) 2022 The Associated Press. Communication is instantaneous. 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