After Ithaca Superintendent Reverses Resignation, Some Have Questions
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“But, there’s been a lot of loss in confidence around him, around the Board of Education, around the integrity and judgement of both the board and the superintendent himself.”
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“But, there’s been a lot of loss in confidence around him, around the Board of Education, around the integrity and judgement of both the board and the superintendent himself.”
Teachers have been given the choice of returning to in-person teaching or teaching virtually. Teaching aides have not been given the same option.
“And across the country we prioritize bars and restaurants over young people. How dare we do that.”
Even after the closure is over, specialists say many students with special needs still won’t be in the classroom.
“I have to facilitate everything and doing that on top of the physical care taking of Oliver is almost impossible.”
“They may not be getting a meal at home, that’s heartbreaking.”
The governor signed a bill which allows the district to create an insurance reserve fund to help manage health insurance costs.
Teachers in the Ithaca City School District have voted for a six-year contract. The contract covers the next five years and was ratified in an almost unanimous vote.
Erin Croyle, a write-in candidate, defeated Bradley Grainger to become the newest member of the Ithaca City School District school board.
Voters in the Ithaca City School District will decide on a $120-million dollar capital project in today’s election.
Students and teachers have been drinking bottled water since 2015 when tests showed elevated lead levels. Today, the water is scheduled to be turned back on in some elementary schools.
It’s been over three years since water fountains in some Ithaca area schools could offer students a drink. In 2015, water systems in all 12 Ithaca City Schools were shut off after tests showed elevated lead levels. However, within two weeks, the water will be turned on again at some elementary schools.
ITHACA, NY (WSKG) – Leaders in Ithaca City Schools say the water should be turned on by the end of the year.
After its passage on Nov. 4, New York’s Smart Schools Bond Act will put more technology in classrooms. The federal government is working on its own school technology initiative, called ConnectED. At the ConnectED to the Future summit on Wednesday, 100 superintendents from across the country gathered for a discussion at the White House. Luvelle Brown, from the Ithaca City School District, was there, and he spoke with us after his trip. WSKG: What was your biggest takeaway from these discussions?