Agenda for the Meeting below:
Video for the Meeting Below:
Here are some highlights:
Tenure
Congratulations to Principle Hillary Bromberg (CAMP) and teachers- Amanda Hocevar, Lauren Kotler, Kaitlyn Meagher, Marcy Rodriguez, Jason Smith, Patricia Valenza and Lisa Lobell for earning tenure.
Well deserved and the district is lucky to have all of you !!!
DISTRICT FINALLY APPROVES EID HOLIDAY.
Next year the Holiday will fall on the evening of April 21, 2023. We are pleased that this has finally happened. A big nod to all residents who tirelessly campaigned district for past two years to get EID added as a holiday. Residents we do make a difference, we just need to speak up continue to stay our course. Remember, residents lobbied district to start livestreaming videos. Live streaming started in 2019. Our voices and efforts to do matter and with the right amount of persistence, changes are effectuated.
Clarification of who is responsible for the format at Meet the Candidates Night
During the May 10, 2022 Board Meeting CRONM addressed the format concerns relating to question censorship, residents being unable to address candidates directly and not livestreaming event, with the Board. CRONM asked if there was anything that could be done, perhaps a dialogue started between board and pta about changing format. We were advised that PTA has nothing to do with the choosing, administering or enforcing the format. Per Meg Ryan, the League creates and enforces format. Also "before the MTC began, the moderator approached all candidates and informed them that if they did not agree to the format, the no videotaping, the event would be canceled." Candidates were not given choice on the issue of videotaping as the moderator improperly represented.
CRONM and we know a lot of our residents, were deeply concerned that the league moderator misrepresented their role in the event and then stood silent when we addressed our frustration with the Fayette President. The Board advised that they will see if they can reach out to the League and determine whether this format can be change for next years event. CRONM will also be addressing this with the League and reporting on status.
MARY KEENE ADDRESSED BOARD ABOUT CHANGING SINGLE ACCESS ENTRY AT OLD MILL ROAD
During new business portion of the meeting, Mary Keene informed the Board that she received concerns from residents about difficulty in accessing the playground at Old Mill after hours and during weekends. As background, due to the vandalism and recommendation from Nassau PD, the school has closed off all gates to ground after 4 pm, leaving one single access point entry at each of the schools. That entry is under surveillance and has aided in reducing instances of vandalism. Mary Keene asked if the Board could consider leaving an additional access point open at Old Mill so parents are not forced to have to walk with their young kids around block. The Board is going to ask the building’ s security to investigate impact on security about creating an additional point of access at Old Mill vs leaving all gates open on weekend days.
Board Election is May 17, 2022. Don’t forget to vote!! Remember, election is at large and every vote counts and matters. Don’t rely on your neighbors to vote for your candidate. GET OUT AND VOTE!