New Hampshire
Kansas City educator hired as new superintendent in New Hampshire — then, um, not
Stephen Linkous, chief of workers within the Kansas Metropolis, Kansas Public Colleges, was all prepared to go to Nashua, New Hampshire, to steer the 11,000-student college district within the Granite State.
The district had been looking for a superintendent for a yr. Linkous nailed the interviews, beating out 14 different candidates and two different finalists.
In February, he was supplied and accepted the job, scheduled to start out in July.
“Nashua deserves a superb chief, which is precisely what I imagine now we have,” Jennifer Bishop, president of the Nashua Board of Training, informed native media on the time.
However somebody concerned within the search apparently didn’t do their homework.
This week, the district rescinded its provide, saying that Linkous’ certification to be a superintendent in Kansas was not transferable to New Hampshire.
A consulting agency, BWP & Associates of Libertyville, Unwell., had been employed to conduct the search and to search out candidates from across the nation.
“The search advisor assumed there may be reciprocity between Kansas and New Hampshire,” Bishop mentioned in a letter to the general public. “That assumption proved to be incorrect and Mr. Linkous is unable to be licensed in New Hampshire. Sadly, Mr. Linkous shall be unable to function our new superintendent.”
Linkous, in an e mail to The Star, thanked the Nashua district and group for choosing him.
“It was a pleasure attending to know the board, administration, and residents throughout my visits to the gorgeous metropolis,” he wrote. “I want the Nashua Public Colleges and group the very best throughout their seek for their subsequent superintendent.”
In accordance with his LinkedIn web page, Linkous obtained a bachelor’s diploma in historical past from Park College in 1995, a grasp’s in academic management from the College of Denver in 2005 and his superintendent’s license in 2021 via Wichita State College.
Earlier than coming to Kansas Metropolis, Kansas, in July 2019, Linkous was an assistant superintendent within the Roosevelt College District in Phoenix.
New Hampshire
Man involved in standoff with NH police found dead after fire
BRADFORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities say a man involved in an hourslong standoff with police at a home in Bradford, New Hampshire, died after the house went up in flames.
Police were called to the home on West Main Street at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday for a report of a man in crisis. Officers found the man armed with a knife. They tried to de-escalate the situation but were not successful.
At about 5:30 p.m., police spotted fire and smoke started coming from the home. Multiple crews were called in to fight the fire which took hours to extinguish.
The man was found dead inside the house after the fire was out. His body was sent to the medical examiner for autopsy to verify his identity and confirm the cause and manner of death. Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
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New Hampshire
Man involved in NH standoff found dead following house fire, officials say
A man was found dead Thursday following a standoff and a house fire at a New Hampshire home, according to authorities.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal says they responded to a residence on West Main Street around 12:43 p.m. for a report of a man armed with a knife in crisis.
Multiple law enforcement agencies provided additional assistance at the scene.
According to officials, attempts were made to de-escalate the situation to no avail.
Around 5:30 p.m., investigators say they saw smoke and fire coming from the home and as the flames intensified, mutual aid was called to the scene.
Crews battled the blaze for hours and were eventually able to knock it down.
Authorities say they found the deceased man after a subsequent search of the home. His name is being withheld at this time.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to verify his identity and cause and manner of death.
Police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289.
No further information was immediately available.
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