Board Book - Batavia Public School District 101
Board Book - Batavia Public School District 101
Board Book - Batavia Public School District 101
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ooks for students. O’Connor recognized and commended<br />
Kristine Scheffert, Elaine Modene and Crystal Anderson who<br />
went to the <strong>Batavia</strong> Apartments on their own time to distribute<br />
these books and discuss reading strategies. O’Connor thanked<br />
these teachers for taking the time to do something great for the<br />
community.<br />
4.1.3 Ambassador Recognition<br />
Dr. Hichens asked Nicholas Kelly to stand and be recognized.<br />
She thanked him for the time he served as a Student<br />
Ambassador and presented him with a plaque. Nicholas<br />
interviewed for this spot as a freshman. Hichens stated that<br />
Kelly came prepared to every <strong>Board</strong> Meeting and did a very<br />
commendable job bringing the voice of the student population to<br />
the <strong>Board</strong>. Hichens thanked Kelly on behalf of the <strong>Board</strong> of<br />
Education and the High <strong>School</strong>.<br />
4.2 <strong>Public</strong> Comments<br />
Dremel reiterated the procedures to the public for addressing the<br />
<strong>Board</strong>. She reminded the public that when addressing the <strong>Board</strong><br />
and/or Administration neither will not enter into dialog on any issue<br />
brought before them. If there are ‘props or visual aids’ which will be<br />
used when addressing the <strong>Board</strong>, to please have these items reviewed<br />
by Dr. Hichens.<br />
Dremel continued. There are many individuals who would like to<br />
address the <strong>Board</strong>. Therefore, if you hear that your comments have<br />
been stated by a different speaker, you may choose to provide your<br />
comments in written form to the <strong>Board</strong>. Comments will be limited to<br />
two minutes per individual. Dremel finished by saying that the <strong>Board</strong><br />
values public input and appreciates the willingness of the public to be<br />
respectful when making comments to the <strong>Board</strong>.<br />
Alan Wolff – 916 Blair Street-<strong>Batavia</strong>: Mr. Wolff wanted to address<br />
the issue of John Dryden and the action the <strong>Board</strong> may take against<br />
him. Wolf cannot believe that the <strong>Board</strong> is actually considering taking<br />
action against a teacher for putting into practice what is taught. Each<br />
<strong>Board</strong> member took an oath. It is Dryden’s right and his ideal is to<br />
have students to think on their own. Wolff asked how many of you<br />
would allow your children to take the survey. He asked the <strong>Board</strong> to<br />
think about the oath they took. He asked what was the <strong>Board</strong> going<br />
to do with the survey results Wolf has an issue with how that<br />
information would be used. Dryden was using a practical lesson on a
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