Barry Ring, principal of Newfields Elementary School, who has been on administrative leave since December 3, 2002, submitted his letter of resignation to SAU #16 Superintendent Dr. Arthur Hanson. The Newfields School Board accepted his resignation on March 5, 2003. As of March 7, 2003, the Newfields School District’s contractual and financial obligations to Mr. Ring will cease. Dennis Dobe, on a leave of absence as Assistant Principal of Stratham Memorial School, has accepted the position of Acting Principal at Newfields Elementary School for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year.
The Newmarket Police Department arrested Mr. Ring on March 6th and charged him with possession of child pornography. To the best of our knowledge, NO students at Newfields Elementary School were involved in any manner. If you have any information related to these charges, please contact the Newfields Police Department at 772-9010.
There will be a meeting for parents at Newfields Elementary School Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the multi purpose room. The purpose of this meeting is to give parents guidance on how to discuss these issues with their children. Childcare will be provided if needed.
The Newfields School board will discuss at its next school board meeting on March 10, 2003 the process it will follow for filling the principal position for the school year 2003-2004.