The board member has released confidential contract information to the public, according to the Association of Administrative Personnel. The situation is similiar to that which got him removed from the board in June of 2004.

The governor announced Sunday that, because the state has run out of money, he is withholding $750 million in payments to school districts and others. Due to good planning, the Oswego district isn’t faced with any dire consequences at this time, the superintendent said. There is a great concern over the uncertainty of whether the withholding of the aid is permanent, he added.

Two individuals have been charged in connection with two of the four recent bomb threats at OMS and OHS; one of them a district staff member. “Students sometimes don’t understand the (full impact) of the choices that they make. To have this happen by a staff member … sent tremors through my body,” the superintendent said.

Authorities are continuing to investigate two bomb scares at Oswego schools. Last week, there was a threat at Oswego Middle School. On Tuesday, the high school as well as the middle school was disrupted by bomb threats.

Superintendent introduces interim principal for the summer and fall. A new principal is expected to be in place by mid-October. The house system has been revamped, and students will be greeted by some new policies such as one prohibiting the use of electronic devices.

There are “some great things that are happening in the school district on a regular basis.” And, Superintendent Bill Crist said they deserve recognition. He cited several examples ranging from academics to the OHS newspaper to sports and music.

One of his possible first tasks could be finding a buyer for the Education Center. The issue is likely to be a major topic at the December board of education meeting.

Bill Crist is expected to be named the district’s new superintendent at next month’s board of education meeting. The 1976 graduate of OHS was offered the position and accepted the offer, according to Dave White, school board president.

The new school chief should be someone with knowledge of, an interest in and a history with the Oswego community, the board said. They are also looking for a person who is upfront and honest, is a strong disciplinarian, a good communicator, trustworthy, and credible, among other attributes.

“Students displayed looks of interest, anxiety, eagerness and satisfaction while the teachers and staff showed looks of expectation and focus. The school year is cruising from the pier – full steam ahead!” said Oswego Acting Superintendent of Schools Bill Crist.

Parents: Get your social life back on track! Go out “guilt-free” and have fun knowing that your children are not just waiting for you by the TV — but are having fun too!

The story of the play concerns four affluent couples who gather for a dinner party celebrating their host’s tenth wedding anniversary. So, The Players plan to allow the audience to participate in the anniversary celebration by inviting patrons to attend a wine, and cheese, party before the curtain and sampling a anniversary cake at intermission.

Happy New Year to all of our readers in the tri-county region!
While our Richland facility is closed until April, the society is still active with Friday afternoon hours at the Barclay Court House in Pulaski (2nd floor over DMV, 2pm until 5) or by appointment. We got off to a rocky start following our [...]