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Peter Capek May 20, 2013 at 04:18 pm
It's unfortunate that this was only published so close to the election. I fear not many people will…Read More see it. I found it very helpful in deciding whom to vote for.
Peter Capek May 19, 2013 at 03:17 pm
This seems like a fair and reasonable contract, though I'm curious about: (a) why is the extra time…Read More working with students limited to the Middle School; isn't there equal need in the high school? (b) Step increases are often not mentioned in news coverage of union contracts, and I commend Patch for doing so, but would still like to see more detail about them - at least the range (percentage) of increases and their timing.
unknownauthor April 17, 2013 at 09:11 pm
mamatatwo Thanks I did move a while ago. I now live in a town where my neighbors always avail them…Read More selves to help when needed.and I am there for them as well.. IMO It's just the right thing to do
unknownauthor April 17, 2013 at 02:31 am
I hope parents will reach out to help one another and get some ideas like car pooling so these…Read More students will get to school safely. I lived in Ossining and needed help getting my son a ride to school, so I could get to work early, it was only for three times a week and not one of my neighbors I asked who did drive would help me. The stress I felt was awful..
Lanning Taliaferro (Editor) March 20, 2013 at 01:33 pm
How true. It was an inspiring event and I was honored to be one of the judges of the Demo…Read More Competition!
Team Dawg March 20, 2013 at 01:02 pm
There is nothing better than a community coming together for a great cause. Besides the obvious…Read More benefits of the event, it is equally important to note that things like this serve as great experience to younger children in helping them to become role models and Everyday Heroes in their own schools and communities. Team Dawg thanks and applauds all involved!
Kristyn Weeks March 15, 2013 at 01:35 pm
This article unfortunately does not address the potential negative impact a yes vote would have for…Read More the Ossining community. The most obvious and most serious is that hundreds of children who would be affected live in areas that do not have sidewalks or even shoulders, forcing children to walk IN dangerous roads (rt 133, rt 9 in the area south of Arcadian, Hawkes avenue) and crossing rt 9A. Additionally the increase in foot traffic and car traffic would have an environmental impact, particularly in the neighborhoods and streets surrounding the middle school and the high school. There are already significant traffic issues in these areas, without the addition of hundreds of more cars. Property values would likely be decreased for those living in the affected areas as well. I also believe that this will be a change that will likely never be reversed. I know the district is exploring other non classroom areas for cost savings and is slated to receive more state aid than was anticipated (in excess of $800,000 more than last year) The potential savings of $400,000 for a budget in excess of $110 million dollars needs to be carefully weighed against all of the potential downsides of this proposal.
Lanning Taliaferro (Editor) March 15, 2013 at 01:03 pm
You can also learn more from this video by the school district http://vimeo.com/61094384
Rods March 15, 2013 at 12:00 pm
our memory is short. in 1996 ? bauman bus transported our kids. parked their buses at ossining…Read More waterfront. vaillage took property by eminent domain so buses had to leave. went to peekskill. ossining village board cost school $250,000 MORE for bussing. waterfront property remains vacant.
Jesse Cruz February 28, 2013 at 06:12 pm
I'm wondering if the comment left above by Ms. Comas is based on any actual facts, or meant just to…Read More flame? If you *really* read the article and understand the process, you will find that this search was a mindfully executed search with the help of an outside agency (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services -BOCES).
The community was consulted via survey to which almost 200 community members responded...the district narrowed down the search to THIRTY-TWO candidates (clearly not slim-pickings), then BOCES (not the district) recommended the final 5 candidates - a panel of community stakeholders then interviewed the final 5.
"Treacherous decision"? No, clearly an "obvious decision".
Daniel Aguiar February 28, 2013 at 04:11 am
Mr. Sanchez cares more for the community than most do. He has done an over the top job at every…Read More position that he has held. He works hard and has all the skills needed to complete all the responsibilities that come's with his position. I have the up most confidence in the decision that Mr. Sanchez is the best possible choice for the job. He has worked hard from the bottom where he was a teacher in Ossining and rose to the top not by luck but by his hard work, commitment and great results from his decisions. For those who lack trust in Mr. Sanchez I can only recomend giving Mr. Sanchez his well earned respect and chance to prove to all the none believers that he has and will excel in his new position as Superintendent.
- Daniel F. Aguiar
Mary Comas February 28, 2013 at 12:36 am
This is indeed shocking...wondering if it is a joke! This individual has shown limited leadership…Read More in many ways, going back to his time at the Park School. This is very clear to staff, if not parents. Are they trying to save money? If so not worth it. Treacherous decision for the district.
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