And those are not the only positions being cut....
Quoted from a May 9th Daily Herald article... (follow this link to the whole article....
http://tyronepa.com/news/article.php?id=9518 )
"(TASD Superintendent) Miller stated that the school district is looking for equity for all programs. He also stated that several positions are also being eliminated, including two sixth grade teaching positions and a third grade teaching position. There is also the possibility of a high school science position being cut. Miller also referred to the auto mechanics and electronics vocational programs that were eliminated in recent years. He said that these programs were completely eliminated, and the school district does not plan to completely eliminate the music program. Dr. Miller also addressed those in attendance concerning the lower enrollment in each grade level in the school district. He said that with lower enrollment, there aren’t as many students to participate in all programs, not just the art and music programs."
This is a very serious issue.... As I said before in the other forum.... teacher negotiations are here and the district seems to be trying to cut corners.....
Are the needs of the students coming first or the needs of the business office?
I would like to quote the Tyrone Area School District's website (follow this link to view the actual page...
http://tyrone.k12.pa.us/schools/hs/schoolsh.shtm )
This is the "Welcome" Statement to the district....
"Perhaps the best way to characterize Tyrone Area High School is through the voices of our students. Tyrone Superintendent Dr. William Miller conducts extensive interviews of a cross section of seniors before graduation exercises each year. TAHS teachers are consistently commended by their students. Examples of student comments about their high school teachers include:
* “He will always help to guide you in the right direction or just offer a bit of help with any problem you may have.”
* “She was nice and taught me in a manner that I could easily understand.”
* “She treats me like an adult and creates new challenges for me in her class.”
* “He is the nicest teacher I’ve ever met. He knows how to teach and get work done efficiently. I really enjoy the subjects he taught me too.”
* “He makes you work really hard and the course is challenging.”
In response to caring, individualized relationships with their teachers, our students strive to achieve academic excellence. Students demonstrate seriousness of purpose as they progress through an aligned, standards-based curriculum. We promote individuality, personal achievement, and community service for each member of our school community.
Tyrone Area High School has been selected as a “Project 720” school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the project is to continue to build rigor and relevance in our curriculum while sustaining positive relationships in our school community. We aim to prepare all students for college, technical school, or high tech jobs. Presently, Tyrone Area High School offers college courses for high school juniors and seniors through agreements with The Pennsylvania State University, St. Francis University, and Mount Aloysius College.
A wide range of activities are available to TAHS students. These activities include the fine and performing arts, athletics, as well as student activity groups that encourage scholarship, leadership, and service. With these opportunities, we encourage the development of well-rounded young men and women who will make positive contributions to their school and community."
Thank You!
Bill Hartsock (Jr.)