Proponents claim if teachers teach an additional period a day it would be a win-win for everyone involved. Others say there is more to the situation than just adding one more period. During the public session, a speaker claimed one board member was crunching numbers to make his argument appear credible.
Board member claims that many students have been promoted to the next grade level before they are academically prepared. It contributes to the district’s dropout and low graduation rates, he said, adding, “I think social promotion is an absolute abject failure.”
The Oswego City School District Board of Education today (July 14) approved the acceptance of a bid for sod replacement at Joe Wilber Field and allowing a volunteer to prepare the field for the sod installation. The board nearly didn’t get to the resolution as the meeting erupted into a shouting match between members Dave White and Fran Hoefer.
The proposed project includes renovation of approximately 196,000 existing square feet as well as adding approximately 70,000 square feet of new space. The new space essentially replaces several buildings that are no longer suitable for use, according to Dr. Joseph Camerino, BOCES district superintendent.
The district’s search ended up getting “two very solid school administrators for board consideration,” according to the consultant hired to assist the board. The next step in the process is for the board to interview both candidates next Monday.
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