Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. All district schools were closed Feb. 22 after a shooting threat over the issue; a North Carolina man was arrested Tuesday on charges related to the threats, which referenced the ASSC. Minisink Valley Central School District > Archive > March 3 statement from Superintendent Brian Monahan. Other ASSC fliers state, This is not an activity of the school or the School District.. An Orange County school superintendent is now stepping aside after intense criticism over district actions involving student safety during a school threat. What does this mean for our stakeholders? Rick Amero, former Monmouth Academy principal, will become RSU 2's new superintendent. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call), Karen Ryan-Sheerer speaks speaks Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 during the public comment section of the Saucon Valley School District board meeting to address the board on the decision to rescind approval for After School Satan Club to use middle school. Principals/Assistant Principal, 1993-2010 We enjoy the quiet of small villages, but are justminutes from shopping, dining, higher education, businesses and the arts. University of Connecticut 2014-2018 I do want to say that I feel strongly about the idea of First Amendment rights, and I do believe if you allow one religious group then you have to also allow another, district parent Karen Ryan-Sheerer said. Login. The Principals Institute, Bank Street College NYC 1993 Dr. Parker and his wife, Ashley, ventured internationally and spent three years at Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) in Shanghai, China as a teacher of Advanced Placement Chemistry and completed his Principal certification at Lehigh University during this time. Baker says she met with the school Superintendent Dr. Nicholas Perry Wednesday morning. Again, thank you. HALLOWELL After coming home to Regional School Unit 2 in October to lead on an interim basis, Rick Amero was officially hired Thursday as the districts McGee, who now lives in the Perkiomen Valley School District, said there are about 15 Saucon Valley parents with children at the elementary and middle schools who want the club to be offered at a district location. Valley Central School District District Office. Vlasaty left the Tuesday meeting before a reporter could approach her to ask questions. Dr. David Leach, Superintendent of the Warwick Valley Central School District, updated the Board of Education on March 2, 2023, regarding the ongoing budget development process for the 2023-2024 school year. It says its hands are tied by the law, Drag has empowered us: Lehigh Valley drag performers, LGBTQ+ advocates decry legislative efforts to ban performances, Paul Muschick: Would money motivate Pennsylvania businesses to move to a four-day work week? Fordham University, NYC 1993 Baxter said in an email Wednesday that the board supports the superintendents decisions and does not believe the district has violated the First Amendment rights of any outside organizations. A Hudson Valley school district is on heightened alert after receiving information about a "non-specific" and out-of-town threat. That vision remains the overarching goal of the board of education, administration, faculty, staff, parents, students and community. I hope they take us serious, " said Baker. Students in grades 4-11 votedwe are the Central Valley School District Thunder; our colors are navy blue, light blue and yellow. A vibrant and successful school attracts residents, improves property values and strengthens the local tax base. If that was the issue, it would seem that would be a technicality that could be corrected, he said. With the birth of their two youngest children, he and Ashley returned to the states, where he enjoyed working in the following leadership roles over ten years: director of English language learning and categorical programs, director of technology, director of instructional leadership, and chief academic officer, where he served as an area superintendent overseeing operations of nine schools with 8,000 students. She has provided counseling , conducted professional development and implemented district initiatives. You have permission to edit this article. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call), People listened while parents and community members spoke Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 during the public comment section of the Saucon Valley School District board meeting about the After School Satan Club. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. A Hudson Valley school district is on heightened alert after receiving information about a "non-specific" and out-of-town threat. In 2019, they had another opportunity to travel overseas and serve in administrative roles at Colegio Nueva Granada, an international school in Bogot, Colombia. Mr. Eric Whipple. Click here to follow Daily Voice Clarkstown and receive free news updates. 3) Represent the District as the chief executive officer in dealings with other school systems, professional organizations, business firms, agencies of government and I am really excited to hit the ground running to serve kids in the best way possible. This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login. Facilitated systemic school improvement for 43 turnaround schools across Connecticut January is RAFT (Reading As Families Together) Month at Berea! All views help inform decisions we make.. Previously we only had to endure embarrassing, negative media coverage on a local and state basis, he said to the board. At the Tuesday board meeting, many community members expressed their support for the group to exercise its First Amendment rights. He called on Vlasaty to resign. We are 2175 grade PreK-12 students, 192 teachers and 190 support staff and administrators. HELLERTOWN, Pa. Saucon Valley Schools' superintendent during a school board meeting Tuesday defended her decision to not let an after-school Satan club use district property, saying the groups organizers violated district policy.. The presentation included a review of the districts projected revenues, as well as a preliminary tax cap projection and tax levy The club does not teach about Satanism, but instead offers art and science activities. The initiatives were aligned with the four BOE VC District Goals. Before that, I reported for CTV News Atlantic in Canada and spent some time in commercial radio. 501 or [emailprotected] Budget Hearing 2021.pptx.pdf. At SCIS, he served as dean of students and was promoted to high school principal, graduating the schools first class of seniors. Inspiring and empowering learners to be contributing citizens in our changing world. Nanuet, The monkey noises and monkeys like that was so far ago. Parker is set to start as the new CVSD superintendent on July 1, 2022. HALLOWELL After coming home to Regional School Unit 2 in October to lead on an interim basis, Rick Amero was officially hired Thursday as the districts superintendent. She added the boards decisions are guided by its obligation to ensure the delivery of education for the students of the Saucon Valley School District., The board welcomes all comments, both positive and negative, she said. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY KXLY. Our two remaining elementary schools house students in grades Pre-K-5. In the letter, the ACLU concedes that people may find the Satanic Temple's beliefs "controversial or divisive," but says that shouldn't stop it from enjoying the same religious freedoms that other groups do. Ms. Avila has led systemic and sustainable change by building organizational capacity, trust and effectiveness to increase the quality of education for all students and create a culture of achievement that embeds equity and celebrates progress. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (CNN) - The Crosby Independent School District approved moving to a four-day instructional week starting next school year. WebDistrict Office Administration Dr. John Parker, Superintendent Tim Nootenboom, Associate Superintendent Terrie VanderWegen, Associate Superintendent of Equity and Whole On Saturday, CVSD announced Dr. John Parker will be its new superintendent. With news on Friday of his permanent role, Seppy said she has gotten lots of positive responses from around the district.. Everyone in the organization is a leader and should be empowered to utilize their skill set for the advancement of the school district. GOP candidates for Pennsylvania Senate seat sound off. Choose wisely! After several months of searching, the Malone Central School District announced that it has two candidates in mind to take over as its new superintendent. Maintain a commitment to excellence and equity so that all students successfully achieve and successfully contribute to this ever changing complex world. Id like to know on what grounds that you rescinded [approval], truly, said Shae McGee, a former Saucon Valley parent who is supporting the ASSC. A student-led process narrowed an endless list of names, colors and mascot possibilities. View our accessibility statement. ", News for Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and beyond. In a statement at the meeting, Vlasaty said she takes accountability for all ASSC-related decisions made throughout the past month, but condemned the harassment she received as a result. Jenny Roberts is a reporter covering education in the Lehigh Valley. HELLERTOWN The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday sent a terse open letterto Saucon Valley School District Superintendent Jaime Vlasaty, denouncing a decision to shut down a planned meeting of the After School Satan Club and saying it "could precipitate litigation against" the district.. Connecticut DOE/ Partners for Educational Leadership 2014-2017 We won't share it with anyone else. WebSuperintendent Search 2023 District Updates & Alerts Sprigeo (Anonymously Report Misconduct) Vaughan Baio & Partners Investigation COVID-19 Information and Resources Arts Music Curriculum Athletics Superintendent Search 2023 District Updates & Alerts Sprigeo (Anonymously Report Misconduct) 'Warrior in Me' Districtwide Art Project 2021 I appreciate the religious freedom that we have, Pakzad said. The district worked with Maine School Management Association and formed a superintendent search committee of nearly 30 people that represented family, staff, teachers and community members and started the process after the winter holidays. HELLERTOWN The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday sent a terse open letterto Saucon Valley School District Superintendent Jaime Vlasaty, denouncing a Later the same day, a caller left a voicemail threatening a shooting at the school because of the Satan Club, prompting the superintendent to cancel school the next day. Permission slips on the church website state the same. RSU 2 officials had been bracing for a long, drawn-out search for superintendent after former Superintendent. Central After the superintendent announced the clubs approval was rescinded Friday, Everett told The Morning Call, We are disappointed to hear the news, and are considering our options.. Channel 11 talked to Dr. Perry over the phone earlier this week. 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Schools in the Orange County Valley Central School District in Montgomery will be on heightened alert on Friday, March 3, and have an increased police presence, according to Valley Central Superintendent Evette Avila. View our accessibility and disclaimer statements. 944 State Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549 Teacher/Counselor 1985-1993 There are fewer than 10 After School Satan Clubs nationally. Valley Central Welcomes A New Superintendent. She said no other outside religious organizations rent space. Right now, Parker is the Director of Innovation for Colegio Nueva Granada International School in Bogota, Columbia. email: [emailprotected] ph: (607)278-5511 Option 4. Learning and Teaching Center (District Office). I most recently served in the East Ramapo Central School District Superintendent Jaime Vlasaty also said that she and even her children have taken considerable Baxter confirmed the Good News Club, an evangelical Christian group, rents district space. Vlasaty said the decision to rescind ASSCs ability to use district space was not based on the community backlash to the After School Satan Club, nor the shooting threat. NYC Regional Director 2012-2015 WebThank you to our community for your ongoing support. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. WebStockton Unified School District (SUSD) began providing services to students in 1852 and is located in the heart of Californias Central Valley near the banks of the San Joaquin River. District officials originally approved a mid-February request to use space at Saucon Valley Middle School for the after-school program. 501 or [emailprotected] District Office TheriJo Snyder Superintendent 607-264-9332 Ext. Supervised professional learning program for comprehensive digital program WebSuperintendent SUPERINTENDENT A Message from the Superintendent Welcome to the Western Beaver County School District. SPOKANE, VALLEY, Wash. The Central Valley School District has a new leader. Dr. John Parker has broad leadership experience as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, director, and area superintendent and is an exceptional collaborative leader, who builds the capacity of others, models bold and courageous leadership action, while leading with compassion and accountability.