While Universal Pre-K was not among the topics on the published agenda for the meeting, the subject was the primary focus of CCSD Superintendent Sarah Spross’ prepared report to the BOE. Spross said she’s heard, indirectly, that Universal Pre-K is a desire of some community members, so the superintendent felt it was the right time to “put everyone on the same page” about the idea so that the current board could decide whether to further explore the possibility.…
Online home of The Freeman's Journal and Hometown Oneonta
Advertisement
Sarah Spross
While there have been instances in the past few years when the BOE has been asked to approve the removal of books, what is different about last Wednesday’s request, by comparison, is the size and scale of the list and the confusion, at present, around what exactly it means for a title to appear on the list.…
I would be remiss if I did not single out Alicia Chase for thanks and recognition. In a world where not everyone helps, not everyone shows up, and not everyone works, Alicia is the opposite. She is consistently the hardest working public servant in our community.…
Superintendent Sarah Spross did not confirm the rumored departure of High School Principal Owen Kelso Jr. in her report, but did announce that there had been a resignation in the administration.…
O’Leary out as CCS Jr/Sr Principal Cooperstown Central School Junior / Senior High School Principal Karl O’Leary is out seven months into what was his first year at the district, escorted from the building on the afternoon of Friday, March 18. Superintendent of Schools Sarah Spross told The Freeman’s Journal / Hometown Oneonta the mid-year switch was “not a distraction for faculty, staff, or students” as they returned to the classrooms on Monday, March 21. “There is a team of…
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…
Students challenge CCS to confront racism, bullying in schools Cooperstown High School senior Amelia Williams rose without hesitation when Board of Education President Tim Hayes opened the public comment portion of the panel’s December 16 meeting in the school’s media center. In the few minutes of time allotted to any such speaker, Ms. Williams delivered a personal message describing her experiences on the receiving end of racist and discriminatory behavior in the school’s hallways and on her school bus. “I’ve…
Cooperstown Central School approves gym project referendum Voters in the Cooperstown Central School district approved a $2.5 million capital project referendum to make improvements to the elementary school gym, Tuesday, December 14. The project was approved back in 2019 but was delayed because of COVID. The cost of the project increased during this time, causing superintendent Dr. Sarah Spross to bring the project up for another vote.…
Schools prepare for delta variant By Kevin Limiti • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com With the delta variant of the coronavirus virus causing jumps in cases across the county and the country, some Otsego County school districts are gearing up to welcome kids back to classes with masks on. This is based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, which has labeled Otsego County as a “substantial transmission” area where, in theory, masks are recommended indoors regardless of vaccination status. COVID…
Gorman Will Return To Cooperstown As Interim Principal By GREG KLEIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com Cooperstown Central School will have a familiar face take over as interim principal for the middle/high school as former elementary school Principal Teresa Gorman will return for two months at the end of the school year. Gorman, who retired from CCS in 2015, following 15 years as the elementary principal, will take over May 1. Her return was approved by the school’s Board of Education…