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Joseph L. Ricca
White Plains, NY
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White Plains HS Names New Principal
Appointed via Zoom meeting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Emerly A. Martinez bested more than 60 candidates and earned his position as the new principal of White Plains High School. He will replace Ellen Doherty, who held the position for eight years. “I am deeply humbled and full of excitement at the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing school community," said Martinez of his Tuesday, Aug. 18 appointment. "I look forward to supporting the already-great work happening at White Plains High School, while ensuring a safe and successful 2020-21 school year.” Prev…
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Westchester Schools Look At Ways To Prevent Sexual Harassment Among Staff, Faculty
The #MeToo movement has the country taking a fresh look at sexual harassment in workplaces though some protection laws have been in place for decades. The White Plains City School District -- which employs 1,300 staff at nine schools -- has "many checks and balances" in place including a board policy outlining the expected behaviors of all members of the educational community, said White Plains Public Schools Superintendent of Schools Joseph L. Ricca, Ed.D. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employe…
