May

27

Blog Name: Keep it Simple

May 27, 2009 | 4 Comments

I’ve been reading a ton lately, including articles and books on blogging–one that I read addresses blog names and identity. That’s what got me thinking about the name of this blog and how it had to change from G-Town Talks to Randolph Writes when I accepted a new position in Randolph.  And how does anyone really know [...]

May

22

Defeated: Bus Maintenance Facility Project

May 22, 2009 | 2 Comments

As a new superintendent, I inherited a big problem. It’s one that’s been percolating for some time and I’ve written about it here and here. To make a long story short, there was a proposition put up twice to the taxpayers of Randolph, once in May 2008 and once in October 2008, that carried a [...]

May

19

Vote Today, May 19, 2009

May 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Dear Western New Yorkers: Exercise your right to vote today on your school budgets, consider all additional propositions, and elect your Board of Education Members!
–A Superintendent Waiting to Hear What the Community Thinks
Be a Part of That Collective Voice!

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May

14

Video of Public Hearing Available

May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Posted on our school website, Randolph residents can view a video excerpt of Proposition #3 from the Public Hearing on May 12, 2009. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback from those community members who attended the hearing regarding the presentation. Many said that being there helped them to better understand the proposition, the rationale for [...]

May

13

Ask Me Anything

May 13, 2009 | 1 Comment

Last night was my first public hearing as superintendent followed by Randolph’s first “Meet the Candidates” night in about 15-20 years. By all accounts it was a success. We had 32 people in attendance and it wasn’t quite what I had anticipated. I went through the three part budget, proposition #1, expecting a question or [...]

May

6

How Do I Ask A Question on May 12?

May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I need to clarify a couple of things about our upcoming “Meet the Candidates” night and this blog seems like one good place to start. I have had some questions about why the questions have to be submitted in advance and why they can’t be turned in during the event. There will be an opportunity [...]

Apr

20

Home Sweet Home

April 20, 2009 | 5 Comments

We are safely on the ground in New Jersey and ready for our bus ride home to Gowanda! I know many of our students will be reading the blog now that you’re home. Would you do something for me? Please read through the posts and think about what the trip meant to you. Did it [...]

Apr

19

Day 9 – Last Post

April 19, 2009 | 4 Comments

Remember Grace Kelly and her tragic and beautiful story? We took a gorgeous drive from Cannes to Monaco today and her presence is still very strong. This principality is ruled by the Grimaldi family and it is one of the most beautiful locations in the world.

We visited the palace and saw the church where she [...]

Apr

18

Day 8 – Cannes, France

April 18, 2009 | 6 Comments

The Leaning Tower of Pisa! Without the best weather we arrived in Pisa, Italy and enjoyed every minute anyway. The kids took some wonderful pictures and as always, shopped for souvenirs. Dana Anderson says that instead of EF for Education First it should be SF Souvenirs First. We are bringing home a lot of “stuff”.

Now [...]

Apr

18

Day 8 – Good Morning from Florence, Italy

April 18, 2009 | 1 Comment

Here’s what waking up in Florence, Italy looks like.

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