Many say “A good school district equals a good neighborhood” What we do know is whether you have children or not, a great school district will impact the value of your home and the environment surrounding that home. First and foremost when buying a home, many immediately examine the location factor. High on the list […]
A Glance at the History of U.S. Education
In the 1600s, education was not a requirement. When colonies were established, each was required to have at least one school to teach students academics. Traditionally education was taught at home, teaching children Puritan values and how to read the bible. However, in 1635, the first free public school was opened, supported by taxpayer dollars […]
Tax payers best interest?
It is now nearing the end of August and the beginning of the new school year. The union contract is still in negotiations and the student class schedules are yet to be produced. On July 14, Dr. Valenti was re-hired to specifically work on both these items. Mr. Castricone mentioned that they would re-hire Dr. […]
BOE makeup for 2021-2022
Presently we have 7 sitting members on our Board of Education. Of the 7 members• 4 are men, 3 are women• Of the 4 men, 2 have children in the school, 1 had a child in our system that recently graduated.• Of the 3 women, 3 have children in the school. Of the 7 members• […]
Smelly Waters; 7/14/2021 Special Meeting
FIRST MOVE OF ACTION IS TO RE-APPOINT CONSULTANT DR. VALENTI “I understand municipal governance and the rules. I don’t need to hire a consultant every time someone asks a question.” —Dan CastriconeClick here for website On the outset of the meeting on July 14, 2021Mr. Castricone: I need a motion to enter into executive session […]
Connecting the Dots; 7/8/2021 BOE meeting
Let us try to unpack what happened at the most recent Board of Education meeting on July 8, 2021. Click here for video.It was clear that there was going to be a change of power, that was evident from the previous meeting on July 1. What we know from previous public meetings A BOARD MEMBER […]
7/1/21 BOE Meeting
Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools, I would like to address concerns in regards to the most recent Board of Education special meeting that was held on 7/01/2021.
I am requesting the board adopt a code of ethics for the guidance of its officers and employees that sets forth the standards of conduct reasonably expected of them (Gen. Mun. Law § 806), and that this be distributed to every district officer and employee.
This does not seem like a healthy board that intends to work collaboratively with its superintendent or employees. It seems as if individually they would like to govern over the district. This is unacceptable. This will set a new precedent that could have severe ramifications for our districts future. We are surrounded by districts with governing boards that do not reflect the wants and needs of the students within their district. It seems as if we have a rogue board and if permitted to happen now it will be allowed to happen again because of these actions.
There are rules and regulations set in place for a reason, they should be adhered to. State guidelines are set to have functioning school boards. What played out on the 1st of July is an activity that could have devastating effects…(more)
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