Letter from Leon Thompson In Gratitude for Local Coverage To the editorial team at AllOtsego.com… I’m writing to you today (11/29) to thank you for your recent coverage of Sweethearts & Heroes in Cooperstown. Everyone on our team is grateful that you used your valuable time and space to let your readers know about our important messages and missions. We appreciate you. If you ever need someone on our team to comment on a relevant story that you’re pursuing, please…
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CCS Promotes Anti-Bullying Campaign Cooperstown Central School District hosted Sweethearts & Heroes, a self-proclaimed “student empowerment and empathy activation team that prevents bullying and suicide,” as part of the school’s commitment to “creating a safe environment where children can thrive, socially and academically, without being afraid.” “We are so excited to partner with Sweethearts & Heroes to build practices aimed at building community and belonging, supporting social and emotional development, and helping students understand their role as community members,” said…
Cooperstown Central plots anti-racism strategy, addresses complaints Cooperstown Central School Superintendent Sarah Spross says she and the district’s Board of Education are moving quickly to address student-raised complaints about bullying and racism on school grounds as they investigate complaints parents have raised about school leadership. “Any complaint that has been brought to my attention has been investigated,” Ms. Spross said. “Personnel matters at any level demand complete confidentiality. We know people want immediate action or an immediate response whenever a…