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Board of Education
Newburgh, NY
Schools
BOE Addresses Newburgh Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation (
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The Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education has issued a public statement addressing the recent suspension of Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell, confirming that the decision was made as part of an ongoing investigation and legal proceedings. In a statement made to Daily Voice on Monday, Jan. 27, Board President Christine Bello emphasized the importance of fairness and confidentiality during this process. "The Board understands the concerns and emotions surrounding this decision," Bello said, adding, "Our priority is to ensure fair and thorough proc…
Newburgh, NY
Schools
Superintendent Suspended Days After Shooting Outside Newburgh School
Newburgh Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell was suspended with pay during a special board meeting of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District on Thursday, Jan. 23, she confirmed to News12. The board voted 5-4 in favor of the action. Board of Education members declined to comment on the matter, referring to Manning-Campbell only by her identification number, 12325, rather than by name. Earlier that day, Manning-Cambpell released a statement regarding a recent budget audit that allegedly found a multi-million dollar surplus. The suspension came days after police responded to th…
West Babylon, NY
Schools
Closure Of West Babylon Elementary School Under Consideration By Board Of Education
It appears the writing’s on the chalkboard for this Long Island elementary school. The West Babylon Union Free School District is weighing a plan to close Forest Avenue Elementary amid declining enrollment and rising costs. At a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, district officials presented the findings of a study launched last summer showing 761 fewer students since 2010 – roughly the equivalent of a large elementary school. Enrollment is projected to continue declining over the next five years, the district said. The study concluded that consolidating the district’s …
Hackensack, NJ
Schools
Hackensack BOE Pres Resigns, Cites Board Drama, Wasted Resources As Challenges (
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Hackensack Public Schools Board of Education President Scott James-Vickery announced his resignation during his final board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, using the occasion to highlight persistent challenges he believes are holding the district back from reaching its full potential. James-Vickery, who served six years on the board and held the role of president since 2019, listed several issues he said have hindered Hackensack Public Schools, including internal politics, wasted resources, and a lack of focus on students’ needs. “The students’ resources are being drained by the board,” h…
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
Farmingdale School Board Member Charged With Child Porn Possession, Prosecutors Say
A Farmingdale school board member and crossing guard was accused of having child pornography, authorities said. William Shaffer, 47, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 6, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release. He was charged with third-degree possession of child sexual abuse materials. The county prosecutor's office received a tip in September from a cloud-based software company through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Investigators learned Shaffer had been viewing and possessing child porn. Shaffer was taken into custody by the hig…
North Salem, NY
Schools
North Salem Central School District Names New Superintendent
A Northern Westchester school district has selected its next superintendent months after placing its previous leader on administrative leave. During a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Adam VanDerStuyf was named Superintendent of the North Salem Central School District. VanDerStuyf had been serving as Acting Superintendent since Monday, July 22 after his predecessor, Duncan Wilson, was placed on administrative leave. The reason for this was not revealed by the district. In a statement, VanDerStuyf said his appointment is …
Pascack Valley, NJ
Schools
Westwood, Meet Your New Superintendent Dr. Patrick McQueeney
The Westwood Regional Public School District has appointed a new superintendent. Dr. Patrick McQueeney, who has been serving as the leader of Wanaque schools since 2021, will helm the Westwood Regional School District (WWRSD) come November. The move was approved at the Thursday, Sept. 26 WWRSD Board of Ed (BoE) meeting. The nine-member board voted 8-0, with one abstention, to execute a contract with McQueeney, asking him to take the lead as soon as possible, but no later than Nov. 27. His five-year contract will begin on Nov. 1. McQueeney submitted his resignation to Wanaque on Friday…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Schools
Ramapo-Indian Hills' New Superintendent Comes With 2 Doctorates, Plans For Vocational Programs
Ramapo-lndian Hills Regional High School has hired a new superintendent. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, May 28, the RIH Board of Education voted 9-0 in favor of approving Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi's contract, which goes into effect July 1. The board also voted 7-0 with two abstentions to terminate the contract of interim superintendent Dr. James Baker. When asked about the sudden termination of Baker's contract, the BOE declined to comment on personnel matters. The board also voted 5-4 in favor of appointing Dr. Melissa Quackenbush, the district's director of curriculum, to acting su…
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
Keith Olkewicz, Jersey City Paraprofessional, Dies At 37: 'Blessing Of Decency'
Keith Olkewicz, a Jersey City native who returned to work at the district he graduated from, recently died at the age of 37, the district announced is a statement. "The early death of Keith Olkewicz, an employee and colleague, is a shocking loss," Superintendent Dr. Norman Fernandez said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this immensely difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones." My heart is broken……. Keith I can’t believe you’re gone. We were just talking about going back to Medieval Times. How’s... Posted by…
Gaithersburg, MD
Schools
Officials React After OIG Releases Report Regarding Misconduct In Montgomery County Schools
Officials have reacted to the Office of the Inspector General’s report on the misconduct in Montgomery County Schools. The 20-page report was released by the Montgomery County OIG on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and was prompted by assertations regarding “inadequate response to the alleged misconduct” by former principal Dr. Joel Beidleman. The review found “numerous issues with the manner in which MCPS and DCI handle and investigate complaints of employee misconduct,” as well as “many of the same deficiencies” that were “previously identified by other entities and reported to MCPS.” Councilmember Kat…
Newtown, CT
Police & Fire
Sandy Hook School Receives Threat, All Safe, Police Say
Police in Fairfield County are reassuring the community that all students and staff are safe after a school in Sandy Hook received a new threat. The threat was made in Newtown around 9:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 at Sandy Hook School. According to Lt. Scott Smith, this morning police received a third-party report of a threatening message regarding the school. Newtown Police promptly responded to the school as staff followed appropriate safety precautions. "Newtown Police quickly determined that all students and staff were safe and that the threat was not credible, but instead was simi…
Greenburgh, NY
Schools
Elmsford Superintendent Abruptly Resigns After Only Months In Position
The superintendent of a Westchester school district has stepped down from his position just months after joining the district. Elmsford Union Free School District Superintendent Ronald Gonzalez announced his resignation, effective immediately, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, according to a statement released by the district's Board of Education. Gonzalez's departure comes only months after he was named superintendent in March 2023. Before that, he joined the district in July 2022 as interim superintendent. Gonzalez issued a statement on Wednesday addressing his decision. "It has been a pleasure…
Greenwich, CT
Police & Fire
Greenwich Schools Threat Likely 'Swatting' Incident, Police Say
A threat to schools in a Fairfield County town has been deemed a swatting incident by officials. The incident took place on Tuesday, Oct. 17 when police became aware of a vague threat through social media directed against the Greenwich School System and one of the town’s middle schools. According to Lt. Ted Latiak of the Greenwich Police, no specific threats were identified, but every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of the town’s students and staff members. Working closely with the Board of Education and other town departments, the Police Department has determined that this was a…
Brentwood, NY
Schools
Life-Savers: 'Heroic' Long Island Teacher Aides Honored For Helping Choking Students
A trio of teacher’s aides are getting the attention they deserve after together, they saved two children from choking just days apart from each other. During a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Connetquot Central School District honored the three staff members – Lori Stellwagen, Amy Loretta, and Samantha Gallo — for saving the lives of two students who were choking. The first incident happened on Friday, Sept. 22 at Edward J. Bosti Elementary. During lunch time, a kindergarten student choked on a chicken nugget that he had brought from home. Luckily, his one-on-…
Mahopac, NY
Schools
Retiring Superintendent Returns To Fill Interim Position At Hudson Valley School District
The superintendent of a Hudson Valley school district who originally intended on retiring is now returning to fill in for another year. Carl Albano will return to the Garrison Union Free School District in Putnam County to serve as interim superintendent after announcing his intention to retire on Friday, Sept. 15, district officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 4. After Albano announced that he was looking to retire, the district's Board of Education began searching for an interim superintendent to fill in for the rest of the 2023-2024 school year. However, after conducting int…
Cortlandt, NY
Schools
New Superintendent Tapped At Hendrick Hudson School District
After a thorough search process, a Northern Westchester school district has selected a new superintendent who comes from a school system close to home. The Hendrick Hudson School District has named Michael A. Tromblee as its new superintendent of schools, who will be appointed to his new position during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Hendrick Hudson High School library. Tromblee, who will officially begin his new role on Friday, Dec. 1, will come from the nearby Mahopac Central School District, where he has served as Assistant Sup…
Yonkers, NY
Schools
Interim Superintendent Appointed At Yonkers City School District
A school district in Westchester has announced who will temporarily fill the shoes of its outgoing superintendent. Luis Rodriguez will serve as the Interim Superintendent for Yonkers Public Schools and replace outgoing Superintendent Edwin M. Quezada, who announced his retirement in April 2023. Earlier Report - Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years With Yonkers Public Schools Rodriguez was appointed to the position during a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, July 19. He will begin his new role on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and serve until Wednesday, July 31, 2024, according to the s…
Gaithersburg, MD
Politics
'I'm Sorry': MD Councilwoman Issues Apology For Comment On Muslim Families During Meeting
An elected official in Maryland is backtracking after making insensitive and inflammatory comments about Muslim families during a recent Board of Education Meeting. Earlier this month, a heated conversation came to a head when Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink was a guest speaker during a discussion about parents being permitted to opt their children out of certain LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum. During that meeting, things went awry for Mink, who reportedly made a comment lumping Muslim families in with white supremacists and “outright bigots.” “Over the past several months, Musl…
Brentwood, NY
Schools
'With A Heavy Heart': LI School District Hiring Armed Security Guards (Poll)
Students and teachers in a Long Island school district will soon be protected by armed security guards. In a message to parents Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Smithtown Central School District announced that its Board of Education had begun searching for a security firm to add armed guards to all 12 of its schools. The guards will patrol the exterior perimeters and will not be posted inside the buildings. “While our security enhancements related to staffing, infrastructure, training, and operational protocols have evolved and improved over time, we have come to the stark realization that there is…
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Death Of Councilman's Son, World Salsa Champ Devastates Union County Town
The sudden death of a 10-year-old world Salsa dancing champion whose father is an elected official and mother is a Board of Education member has devastated the Linden community. Ariel Rivas Rosado died in what local officials are calling a "tragic accident" on Friday, Feb. 10. His mother is BOE member Dayanara Rosado Quezada, and his father is 5th Ward Councilman Carlos Rivas. Funeral Arrangements For 10 year old, Ariel Rivas - Visitation will be this Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00-9:00pm, at... Posted by Derek Armstead Mayor of Linden on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 A fifth grader a…
Mount Vernon, NY
Schools
US Attorney Investigating School District, Superintendent In Mount Vernon
A school district in Westchester County has confirmed that it is under investigation by federal officials. The Mount Vernon School District as well as Superintendent Waveline Bennett-Conroy are currently under investigation by the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, the school district announced on Friday, Feb. 10. The investigation is centering on records associated with grants previously given to the district by the federal government, school officials said. The district said it would cooperate with the probe. "The Board of Educa…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
Mount Olive Comes Together In Hopes Of Paying Off Over $4K In Elementary Student Lunch Debt
The Mount Olive community is wholeheartedly coming together in hopes of paying off more than $4,100 of student meal debt from one of the district’s elementary schools — but they’ve had a number of holdups. On Friday, Jan. 20, district resident and dedicated parent Kaitlynn Magie launched a GoFundMe account for Sandshore School, which has racked up precisely $4,140 in meal debt. “I recently began to think about all of the children within our community whose only access to food daily is at school,” Magie writes. “This food is not free and it causes stress and embarrassment for the children wh…
Westport, CT
News
Westport Students Become Ill After Eating
Tch-g
ummies On School Bus, Police Say
Several elementary school students became ill last week after allegedly eating THC gummies on a school bus in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Westport. Westport Police Department Lt. Eric Woods said that there is an active investigation and he could not comment on what took place. The student illnesses first came to light on Monday, Dec. 19, when Westport Public School Superintendent Thomas Scarice commented on the situation during a Board of Education meeting. "Last week, there was a school-related incident in which students became ill after ingesting what appeare…
Yorktown, NY
News
Yorktown School Employees Awarded For Saving Life Of Custodial Worker
A Northern Westchester school district is recognizing three women who sprang to action to save the life of a custodial worker. On Monday morning, Nov. 7, a custodial worker suffered a severe medical emergency in Yorktown at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School, according to school district spokesperson Brian Marschhauser. Upon seeing the medical emergency, two members of the school's Aramark food service team, Kimberly Kleiber and Nancy Rizzo, immediately called for help, while school nurse Jena McLaughlin provided medical assistance until emergency responders arrived at…
Northern Highlands, NJ
News
Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee Timothy O'Hare Always Wanted Best For Others
If someone tells you that Tim O'Hare was one of a rare breed, believe them. Because they're right. Timothy M. O'Hare -- father, husband, Marine, school board member, Bergen County sheriff's officer and much more -- died the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20. He was 50 years old. O'Hare loved his wife and kids fiercely. He served his country proudly. And he moved through the world with a joy and enthusiasm that nothing -- not even a lengthy, valiant battle against cancer -- could quench. O'Hare, of Waldwick, returned home a week ago Sunday to spend his final days with Lisa, their children, Connor…
Edison, NJ
Schools
Central Jersey School District Forms Commission To Address Sexual Assault, Harassment: Report
Edison school officials plan to form a new commission that would address allegations of sexual assault and harassment, NJ Advance Media reports. The group would comprise 10 to 20 students, parents and school administrators, Superintendent Bernard Bragen told the outlet. Although the district has a process for reporting sexual assault and harassment, the latest system has a goal of advancing it, the outlet reported. The subject was raised by students and alumni last month before the Board of Education. Click here for the complete story by NJ Advance Media.
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Hateful Images, Messages Sent To Westwood Regional Students Probed By Cyber Crime Detectives
An underage saboteur used the online account of a Westwood Regional High School student to email hateful messages to most of the victim’s classmates – among them, an image of a Ku Klux Klansman accompanied by an anti-Semitic caption, authorities said. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Cyber Crimes Unit and Washington Township police are investigating the bias incident, which district officials traced to a “non-district minor’s” IP address, Schools Supt. Jill Mortimer wrote in a message to parents and staff members. “Please know this was not a breach of our network or system,” Mortimer emphasiz…
Cresskill-Closter, NJ
News
Bergen School District Ends Contract With Pentagon Official Who Mocked 'White Folx'
A Bergen County school district is ending its consulting contract with a self-described "woke" federal agency chief who has made publicly disparaging comments about whites. The comments made by Kelisa Wing -- including her being "exhausted at these white folx" -- ignited calls for her ouster last week as the chief officer for diversity, equity and inclusion in the U.S. Department of Defense's education branch. The controversy is also being felt on the local level in Cresskill, where Wing has provided "diversity and inclusion training" for its Board of Education employees for the past 18 mo…
Glen Burnie, MD
News
Maryland Teachers Rally Over 'Recruitment Failures,' Purported Educator Shortage
Maryland educators and school boards are at odds amid a national teacher shortage after claims that teachers hired through third-party contractors will receive significantly higher wages, officials say. The Anne Arundel Public Schools (AACPS) Board of Education has fired back in a statement against the claims made by the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC), claiming that the union holds their own interests higher than those of students. "TAAAC’s social media campaign opposing a staffing agency contract to help put caring, capable, qualified, certificated, and consistently pr…
Albany, NY
Obituaries
'Always Smiling': Hundreds Turn Out To Honor Teen Who Drowned In Hudson River
Matthew Billetts died doing what he loved most: fishing. The Albany-area high school student died Monday, June 13, at the age of 16 after falling into the Hudson River at Hudson Shores Park, according to Watervliet Police. Billetts, a Watervliet High School junior who had a rare form of epilepsy called sunflower syndrome, suffered a seizure and lost consciousness before falling into the water and drowning, his family told the Albany Times Union. Earlier report: Watervliet HS Student Dies After Falling Into Hudson River A dive team located the boy a short time later and tried resuscitatin…
Newburgh, NY
Schools
Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA
A school superintendent in the Hudson Valley will not face criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of potential sexual harassment. The Orange County District Attorney will not be filing criminal charges against former Newburgh Schools Superintendent Roberto Padilla, who had been the target of an investigation into the harassment claims. Orange County DA David Hoovler announced on Friday, May 27, that Padilla would not be facing criminal charges due to a lack of evidence following the allegations. The news comes the same week the Board of Education appointed a veteran e…
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