On March 10 2018, I received an email to my personal email containing a sexually explicit image (a dick pic). We promise not to spam you. If you are unsettled by this information, or disgusted as I am, then I think those are appropriate feelings. Contribute. Devine's status as superintendent will be the subject of review during the school committee meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday. February 13, 2016. Please disable the ad blocker or purchase our ad free subscription, Hull Public Schools Superintendent Michael Devine Under Investigation For Sexual Text Messages Sent To 21 Year Old Former Student. Devine took a leave of absence on Feb. 3. Judith Kuehn will continue to serve as interim superintendent until a permanent superintendent is hired. Milton Mary Gormley . The Hull School Committee last week voted to have its consultant, Gales Associates of Weymouth, pursue permitting of a synthetic turf playing field through the Hull Conservation Commission later this month. As a public school, it has the obligation to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for both the students and the staff. When they do Im sure we will receive no credit as always. Its very possible that every student in the district knows what happened and who did it, and also that they got away with it, yet the teachers have gone months without answers or support. Unsubscribe at any time. Luckily, I actually had plans which I had already told him about so I was able to make an exit. 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Michael Devine is being accused of sending sexual text messages to a 21 year old male who he met in his capacity as principal of Hull High School He got the former student's contact information while he was a student, but it is not clear if communications began before or after graduation The sexual messages did not begin until recently McDonough in US (300) In the months and years after that, he would periodically contact me, despite my repeated requests for him to leave me alone. 7 Bulfinch Place The email address referenced a silly nickname that was created by 7 students in Science class, shared with the teacher, and had become an inside joke. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. He asked if Id like to meet up with him for some drinks, which didnt strike me as unusual, and I thought it would be cool to catch up with an old teacher who I very much respected. 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. Millbury knew it too, but they didnt tell Shepherd Hill because school districts operate like the Catholic Church they make problems go away by moving people around and covering things up instead of addressing the actual issue. We promise not to spam you. I am a teacher at Hull High School, and I would like to take a few minutes to outline the consequences of the administration not acting accordingly to the sexual harassment case. The superintendent of Hull Public Schools has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of a school committee meeting, according to the Hull School Committee. Generally if you find yourself aligned with Amanda Sawyer you should reconsider your life choices. HULL (CBS) -- The Hull School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to fire Michael Devine, who had been superintendent of schools for the district. 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. Hello Turtle Riders. All sources can remain anonymous, so long as I verify that youre legit for my own due diligence. Now that I know it wasnt just me, I want to make sure he never works around young boys ever again. Michael Devine Defendants Town of Hull, Massachusetts Town of Hull School Committee David Twombly Stephanie Peters Jennifer Fleming Lucas Patenaude Eric Hipp Not Classified By Court Judge Robert B. Collings Attorney/Law Firm Details Plaintiff Attorney India L. Minchoff Attorney at Law Offices of Russo & Minchoff 123 Boston Street, 1St Floor Mr. Devine was able to maintain his position in Hull for a decade largely because people like Robin Flint, who runs the Hull Happenings Facebook group, covered for the alleged predator. She immediately knew that a student had sent the image. 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. Superintendent Michael Devine Terminated The Hull School Committee reports that Michael Devine has been terminated from his role as superintendent of schools. Please consider donating by hitting the PayPal button above if youd like support free speech and what we do in the face of Silicon Valley censorship. The match was one of the seven students she had originally suspected. The Hull School Committee voted. And when they do not, they are disciplined accordingly. The former student intitiated the communication. This is about the future that we want to create. We are sending the message that groping, heckling, cat calling, unwanted touching, sexual assault, and rape are acceptable. 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. Had the police and school investigated this it wouldve been fairly easy to get the responsible party and punish him appropriately. I spoke about it in detail in my book. 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. Judith Kuehn will serve in the interim. Whenever a scandal like this hits a small town the rumor mill quickly spreads, so its important to make sure that only factual information is being reported. . Hello Turtle Riders. We heard from a former Hull Memorial Middle School teacher, who shared her harrowing experience. At a later meeting, Tony told employees I was looking for a me too moment for pushing this issue. The public may view the reports by going to WHDH.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. This attitude is created and reinforced by the lack of disciplinary action taken by the administration. Not only can it create an unsafe space for women, but with the speed at which information spreads, it is clear to me that all students know that this incident occurred, and all students know that nothing has been done. The Hull School Committee needs to answer for this and explain why they continue to be so permissive about sexual harassment in their school district. Everyone else either ignored my emails, never circled back to me, or made me feel as if I was being dramatic. We promise not to spam you. The woman no longer works there because her position was cut due to budget cuts, which is a convenient way for a school district to make a problem like this disappear. .See Andover, Southbridge, and many more examples for further reading. A more recent docket listing This pattern of sweeping sexual harassment under the rug seems to be ingrained in the culture in Hull. I was offered no accommodations and was expected to fulfill my duties while the investigation continued. Few girls and women report it. 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. 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. Twitter has done the same, and trolls mass reported our blog to Google AdSense thousands of times, leading to demonitization. Share Excel Michael Devine Overview. 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. However, most would agree that its unethical for a superintendent to use his position working with children to build a database that he can send sexual text messages to after they graduate. I want to see a world where sexual harassment is not tolerated by the people in leadership positions. 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights. 60%. After getting me a few drinks, we stepped out for a cigarette. I was completely ignoring his messages but he didnt stop so I eventually told him he made me extremely uncomfortable and I wanted nothing to do with him. / CBS Boston. This gave the parent enough time to change the recovery phone number, delete incriminating evidence, and speak to the child in question before coming to the Middle School in person. January 03, 2018 Schools closed Thursday due to expected storm January 03, 2018 / / Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. 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. At this point he started coming on to me, telling me how attractive I am and what not. A Professional theme for architects, construction and interior designers All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WHDH-TV. Sources tell 5 Investigates the review of Devine's conduct has to do with his communication with a former student. Because the blaze was so small, the fire alarms did not sound and school maintenance staff were able to quickly vent and clean the classroom. Please enter valid email address to continue. A police report was filed, and an investigation began. Nobody ever followed up with me after the single meeting with Officer Fahey. This is about what the administration is teaching our young boys. Thea Stovell Randolph . And what kid of message is it sending young boys? Furthermore, the students had indirectly learned that a teenager could sexually harass a teacher and get away with it. 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. At no point was a female employee also present. WHDH broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. That did not happen then or ever that I was made aware of. 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. A grievance I filed to reopen the investigation was deniedthree times-by principal Tony Hrivnak,by Mike Devine, and then by the school committee with Mike sitting with them. 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. First published on April 29, 2020 / 8:30 PM. Devine v. Town of Hull, Massachusetts et al 1:2021cv11230 | US District Court for the District of Massachusetts | Justia Devine v. Town of Hull, Massachusetts et al RSS Track this Docket Docket Report This docket was last retrieved on December 14, 2021. 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. At the time all of this happened, it upset me greatly and made me feel a way I had never felt before. Hull Michael Devine Marshfield Jeffrey Granatino . In a given school year, 58% of 7th-12th graders will experience sexual harassment. At no time was another female present when this teacher was meeting with the investigators. Weymouth Jennifer Whipple, Ed.D. There was never evidence that the communication between the two was inappropriate and Devine did not violate school policy regarding staff and student communication as the school committee said when it fired him, according to the suit. This is not just about the image. According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, 60% of high school boys find it acceptable to force a girl into sex. 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Donations, Refuses To Show Receipts, Hired Convicted Criminal, Promoted By Media, Boy Leads Brookline High School Track Team To Victory At State Track Invitational, Says Girls Need To Deal With It, Michael Devine is being accused of sending sexual text messages to a 21 year old male who he met in his capacity as principal of Hull High School, He got the former students contact information while he was a student, but it is not clear if communications began before or after graduation, The sexual messages did not begin until recently, The student is not gay, but came from a background that made him a vulnerable target, The former student came forward to the School Committee who reviewed the sexually graphic text messages, Parents in the community are arguing that he used his position to groom this student, Parents we spoke with are concerned that hes done this with other students, and possibly couldve been grooming kids at his former jobs in Hanover and Norwell.

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