{"id":17117,"date":"2015-09-16T09:45:12","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T13:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=17117"},"modified":"2015-09-16T09:36:33","modified_gmt":"2015-09-16T13:36:33","slug":"kcsd-personnel-policy-academics-top-septembers-board-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=17117","title":{"rendered":"KCSD \u2013 Personnel, policy & academics top September\u2019s board agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"

New KHS Athletic Director & KMS Vice Principal, district medication policy approved<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Kim Chiomento,<\/strong><\/span> News Editor, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

KENNETT SQUARE \u2013 \u00a0At its kickoff meeting for the 2015\/2016 academic year, the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board of directors place a continued focus on personnel changes, policy updates and academics.\"spet2015board\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Top announcements include Sean Harvey being approved as Kennett High School\u2019s new, full-time Athletic Director.\u00a0 Harvey, who was selected as the top candidate out of nearly 40 applicants, spent 18 years as Oxford School District\u2019s athletic director.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to have a full-time person on board leading our athletics; sports add so much to KCSD students\u2019 experience,\u201d said board member Dominic Perigo, \u201cI am looking forward to major changes within the department.<\/p>\n

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KHS’ new Athletic Director, Sean Harvey.<\/p><\/div>\n

Perigo\u2019s support was echoed by fellow board member, Douglas Stirling, \u201cSean Harvey has always conducted himself very professionally and ran a great program at Oxford\u2026I am confident he will bring his skills to do the same for KHS.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kennett Middle School\u2019s (KMS) current acting Vice Principal, Jacob Moore, was approved as the new, permanent KMS Vice Principal. \u00a0Moore, who attended the meeting with his wife Raissa said, \u201cIt takes all of about eight minutes to look outside of the district\u2019s boundaries and see how awesome KCSD is\u2026I am fully committed to helping make KMS an ever greater place for our students to grow, achieve and learn.\u201d<\/p>\n

In other personnel news, KCSD\u2019s Director of Special Education, Sharon Bennett, announced her retirement.\u00a0 Board President, Heather Schaenn thanked Bennett for her years of service, \u201cMs. Bennett has worked diligently to meet the needs of all children within this district; she will be missed.\u201d\u00a0 Board member Aline Frank added, \u201cI would like to thank Sharon for her years of patience and hard work.\u00a0 At times, she has had to perform under tremendous pressure and has always conducted herself with the utmost grace and professionalism.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schaenn also recognized KHS principal Jeremy Hritz and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Michael Barber for their recent letter to students clearly identifying the requirements to be inducted in the National Honor Society.<\/p>\n

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KMS’ new Assistant Principal, Jacob Moore (R) and his wife, Raissa.<\/p><\/div>\n

In an ongoing partnership with the University of Delaware\u2019s Education Department, KCSD teachers will receive classroom visits and coaching from university professors on best practices and teaching strategies. Superintendent, Dr. Barry Tomasetti added, \u201cOur focus remains in the academic advancement and achievement of all students within the district.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tomasetti also offered praise to KHS\u2019 nurse, Diane Shannon, regarding her efforts in working with the board on policies 210 and 210.1 involving use of medication.\u00a0 The policy permits KCSD students to possess and self-administer asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors in compliance with state law and board policy.<\/p>\n

KHS Student Council Co-President, Michael Claricurzio,\u00a0reported that students are having a great start to the school year and are really enjoying their new principal, Jeremy Hritz.\u00a0 The student body has been providing positive feedback on the new Kennett Pride incentive: tickets and like being recognized for exhibiting positive behaviors. \u00a0The KHS student council is turning its focus on making the most of homecoming festivities in late September.<\/p>\n

In other district news this week, Tomasetti announced that all KCSD students will be admitted to KHS varsity sporting events, free of charge. Students can either show their school identification card or wear school spirit wear to be admitted with no cost.\u00a0 Tomasetti explained, \u201cWe have decided to offer our students free admission to all of our Kennett High School varsity athletic events. We believe this opportunity will provide our students with a safe place to gather and also to enjoy the social aspect of attending school sponsored events. I know that our athletes will enjoy the additional school spirit by having more students cheering them on.\u201d<\/p>\n

For additional information, including board meeting minutes and schedule, visit www.kcsd.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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