“Knowledge becomes wisdom only after it has been put to practical use.” - unknown
Board Letter
1. Freewill to become Walworth Town Hall? For those of you who did not make the three Boards meeting, Walworth discussed building a new Town office building. I took the plunge and asked them how they felt about using Freewill and having us move those children on to the main campus. I expected a firestorm but was wrong. They were interested in discussing the possibility. Many of you have been suggesting this for some time. I had not thought Walworth would tolerate such a move (and they still may not), but perhaps you were right and I was wrong. They would like to have a private further discussion about the issue.
So I have a question for the Board. Would you like me to explore this further (along with a school Board member) with the Walworth Town Board? I don’t think we should discuss this at a Board meeting, particularly before the budget vote, but send me an email letting me know if you want me to proceed. If most people want me to go ahead, I’ll set up a meeting. If most do not, I’ll let it die.
2. NYSSBA Resolution Kit:
Attached is the kit for forming and process resolutions and position statements to submit to the school board for consideration at the annual meeting in October. Please let me know if the board intends to create a proposal.
3. BOCES Ballot:Attached is the ballot for the BOCES Annual meeting. You will be acting on this at the April 22nd meeting. There are 3 vacant seats and 3 candidates. You will also need to decide whether you wish to support the BOCES Administrative budget or not.
4. MS Incident: Today Mr. Armocida was made aware of an incident in his building involving a male and female student sending each other sexually explicit pictures of each other (sexting). Mr. Armocida notified the parents and suspended the children. He contacted SRO Chapman to advise him on the situation since this is considered child pornography.
5. Bob LaRuche Picture: I have attached a classic picture Amy took today. Mr. LaRuche challenged his OP students to reach 100,000 minutes, and if they did, he would shave his head. The children excelled and read 120,000 minutes – all for their cause. Did I mention they also dyed his mohawk red!
MS Teacher update: I have been twice contacted by the SED investigator assigned to our recently resigned MS teacher. She said that based on our report she believes he will lose his teaching license.
6. Spring Break:I plan to be take a couple days off next week, if the weather is cooperative. I believe Lori has the same idea. We will be putting together an abbreviated letter with agenda details. Best wishes to all who are traveling for a pleasant and safe trip.
7. Upcoming Events: 4/10 – All Schools and offices closed – Good Friday Holiday
4/13 – 17 – Spring Recess – Schools Closed
4/22 –
WEDNESDAY
- Board of Education meeting @ DO – 7:00 p.m.
4/24 – Junior Prom @ Harro East Ballroom – 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
4/24 – ½ day parent teacher conferences - K-12
Letter to the Board
