By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 7 July 2016 at 12:00 am
KENDALL – These Kendall kids ride the Twist this evening during the opening day of the Kendall Carnival, an annual gala organized by the Kendall Fire Department. This group includes, from left: Emma O’Neill, CJ D’Agostino, and Brady Werth. They will all be in second grade this fall.
Olivia Bruski of Albion makes her way through an obstacle course on one of the rides at the carnival. American Amusements Rentals of Machias is the ride provider.
The swing ride was popular.
Mike Sanders of Barre heads down the Rapid Slide with his granddaughter, Payson.
These Kendall kids head down the big slide.
It wouldn’t be a carnival if there weren’t goldfish as prizes at some of the games.
A young carnival-goer waves to family on one of the kiddie rides.
The carnival continues until Saturday. There will be a 7 .m. parade on Friday and Saturday will be capped with fireworks at 10:20 p.m. To see the full schedule, click here.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 5 July 2016 at 12:00 am
Provided photo – Employees for the Elmer W. Davis of Rochester last week work on tearing off the roof of the Kendall Jr./Sr. High School. The building front entrance will get a radical new look over the summer.
KENDALL – Contractors will be busy this summer giving the Kendall Jr./Sr. High School a new look, especially with the roof.
Students, teachers and staff will return to a school in September that has a much more appealing look that allows more existing light in the building, said Julie Christensen, the school district superintendent.
This rendering shows how the new main entrance will look at the Kendall Jr./Sr. High School.
Kendall residents approved a $25 million capitol project in May 2013. Most of that work happened last summer. The revamp of the main entrance at the junior-senior high school is one of the final pieces of the construction project.
In addition to improved aesthetics, the new entrance will provide an enclosed place for students giving students a safe and dry spot while they are waiting before or after school, Christensen said.
Contractors will also work on bathrooms in the elementary school and remove some asbestos tiling over the summer.
KENDALL – This line of Kendall female grads gets ready for commencement on Friday at the David J. Doyle Junior/Senior High School. Kendall graduated 67 members of the Class of 2016.
Zachary Rohr is recognized during the commencement ceremony. Julie Christensen, the Kendall Central School superintendent, watches from the stage with other members of the Class of 2016.
Abby Rice delivers the salutatorian address. She told her classmates to, “Fake it until you make it.”
In her valedictory address, Julia Smith noted that, “life is messy,” from “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Kendall male graduates are lined up for the ceremony.
Kendall Principal Carol D’Agostino presents Caitlyn Bonifield with her diploma.
Creagan Maclaren, Brooke Andrus, Keri Furness and Julia Smith pose for a photo.
Members of the soccer team are pictured with their coach, Pam Beres.
Kris Johnston, a 1995 Kendall graduate who now works at Constellations Brands, gave the Commencement Address. Johnston obtained her bachelors and masters degrees in accounting from St. Bonaventure University and is a CPA. The theme of her speech was “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” from Dr. Seuss.
Kendall graduates move their tassels near the end of commencement on Friday.
By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 21 June 2016 at 12:00 am
Photo by Kristina Gabalski – Rubie Maxwell, a Holley sixth grader, stands with Holley Elementary School Principal Karri Schiavone after receiving a Soaring to New Heights Award at the Holley Board of Education meeting Monday evening. Maxwell has volunteered as the Pre-K Safety Patrol Officer, helping students on and off the bus each day. The students call her “Miss Rubie,” Schiavone said. “She takes time out of her day to help out. The Pre-K students love her.” Top Ten graduates of this year’s Senior Class were also recognized during the Soaring to New Heights portion of the meeting.
HOLLEY – School leaders from Holley and Kendall will meet July 18 to discuss shared services, including instruction, non-instruction and extra-curricular programs.
Robert D’Angelo, Holley school district superintendent, reported to the Holley Board of Education on Monday that he and School Board President Brenda Swanger met recently with Kendall School Superintendent Julie Christensen and Kendall School Board President Nadine Hanlon. They are planning the agenda for the July 18 work session between the two boards, administrations and teams.
Swanger said neither district wants to lose its identity, and D’Angelo emphasized he sees nothing but good coming from the effort.
“We want to share, not swallow each other up,” D’Angelo said.
The districts already share some programs. For example, Kendall students played on the Holley varsity baseball team this season after Kendall didn’t have enough players to field a team.
In other discussion at Monday’s meeting, Board of Education members say they have not yet made a decision regarding the number of teachers for next year’s third graders.
Several parents spoke during the public comment portion of Monday evening’s meeting, expressing concerns that the district might reduce the number of third grade teachers from four to three.
Two third grade teachers are leaving – the board accepted the resignation of one teacher and the retirement of another – but board members say they are not yet ready to make a decision about how they will proceed.
“We don’t have to decide until it’s absolutely necessary,” Board Vice President Robin Silvis said. “We have a lot to think about.”
Board member John Heise said if next year’s third grade was reduced to three teachers, it would be a way for the district to save money.
“The fund balance has gone down,” he said. “We’ve got to start saving somewhere.”
Swanger, the Board president, said she did not agree.
“We haven’t made a decision … it’s not going to be an easy decision,” she said. She and other Board members thanked parents for attending the meeting and making their feelings on the subject known.
Board members indicated they would likely make the decision in August. Incoming third graders will not have their teacher named on Fourth Quarter reports cards to be sent home on Wednesday.
Board members also approved the creation of an Interact Club, a community service club which will be sponsored by the Holley Rotary. A number of students are interested, and board member John Heise, a Holley Rotarian, said students would like to get going this summer on projects.
Heise said students have already begun looking into installing a “buddy bench” on the playground at the Elementary School as a potential first project. The club would be open to students in grades 7-12.
KENDALL – Elementary school students at Kendall celebrated Flag Day on Tuesday with most students wearing red, white and blue. The students gather for a group picture every Flag Day. This year the school decided to pose in the shape of the peace sign.
Provided Photo – Pictured from left: Eric Maxon, Pat Bolton, Jeff Rodas and Helen Unterborn.
The Kendall Lions Club held its annual Officer Installation and Awards Dinner on Thursday at the Kendall Fire Hall. Members were recognized for their years of service, new members were welcomed and a slide show of our year in pictures was presented.
In addition four awards were presented to members of our club. The Ray Ernenwein Lion of the Year Award was presented to Lion Eric Maxon. The Robert J Uplinger Award for distinguished service to Lions and the Community was awarded to Patrick Bolton. Two Lions were named Melvin Jones Fellows, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Lion. Lion Jeff Rodas and club secretary Lion Helen Unterborn were recognized for their service to the club and community.
By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 16 June 2016 at 12:00 am
Photo by Kristina Gabalski – Kendall High School student Madison Rath, standing at far right, describes a traumatic motor vehicle accident she experienced recently in front of the Jr./Sr. High School to Board of Education members and school administrators. She said the speed limit needs to be lowered and the stretch of Route 18 should also become a no-passing zone.
KENDALL – A group of concerned parents and students told Kendall Board of Education members and administrators Wednesday evening that they want to see the speed limit lowered on Route 18/Roosevelt Highway in front of the Jr./Sr. High School.
The current speed limit is 50 miles per hour and parents who spoke said that is dangerously high. They noted a blind spot on the hill as drivers approach the school from the east and the lack of a flashing sign to warn motorists. There is a caution sign, parent Cherise Nesbitt-Oakley said, but it is partially hidden by tree and plant growth.
Madison Rath, a 16-year-old Kendall High School student, spoke to the Board regarding a motor vehicle accident in which she was involved six weeks ago in front of the school.
“Thankfully no one was seriously injured, but it was one of the most horrifying situations of my life,” Rath said. She noted that in addition to a speed limit of 50 miles per hour, the section of road in front of the school is also a passing zone.
“Why would you have a dangerous situation like that in front of a high school?” Rath questioned. “We are the newest of (new) drivers just wanting to get home after another long school day. What if someone was seriously hurt or even killed?”
Parents said they would like to see the speed limit reduced to 35 miles per hour, but noted 40 miles per hour may be the lowest the state will go. They said a school speed zone should be posted from Norway to Kendall roads. Route 18 is a state highway.
Board members and administrators were very supportive of the effort to lower the speed limit. School Board President Nadine Hanlon advised that residents send letters to the Orleans County Legislature as well as NYS Assemblyman Steve Hawley and State Senator Robert Ortt. She said the greater the number of letters, the more significant the impact on lawmakers.
“I don’t want there to be any more accidents,” Hanlon said, and added that she is always watching in her rearview mirror as she slows to pull into the school campus.
Superintendent Julie Christensen said she would make concerns known to local officials, but also advised that parents need to speak up.
“You are really the voices they will listen to,” she said.
Parents presented board members with a memorandum from Lovette French, who works in security at the Jr./Sr, High School. French noted that the accident involving Madison Rath was one of six observed personally in the area.
“A reduced speed limit during school hours would benefit the safety and well-being of our student body population,” French wrote.
Alicia Charland, a parent who lives just across the street from the campus, said visibility is poor in both directions and the road is busy. She said Kendall bus drivers are also, “worried about the danger,” in the area.
In other business, board members approved a partnership agreement between the Kendall Central School District and Orleans County YMCA regarding a before and after school program for students that will be housed at the Kendall Elementary School beginning in the fall. The program will begin at 6 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. in the evenings.
The Orleans YMCA is, “a great partner,” said Christensen, the district superintendent. “They are excited about bringing this service to us.”
Elementary Principal Sharon Smith said officials at the YMCA have told her the new partnership ensures that before and after school care will, “never be out of reach for anyone in Kendall Schools.”
Smith explained that the YMCA hopes to expand the program after a year’s time with support of the Universal Pre-K half day and perhaps an in-house summer program.
By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 30 May 2016 at 12:00 am
Photos by Kristina Gabalski – The Memorial Day parade in Kendall makes its way north on Orleans-Monroe County Line Road on Monday evening.
KENDALL – Members of the Kendall community gathered Monday evening for a Memorial Day observance at the Morton Cemetery on Kenmor Rd. A parade down Orleans-Monroe County Line Road to Kenmore Road preceded the ceremonies.
Kendall Supervisor Tony Cammarata reminded those attending of the significance of the observance and of the soldiers who fought and died serving their country.
“It is their sacrifice which enables us to enjoy our freedoms,” he said.
Supervisor Cammarata also spoke of the American soldiers who fought and died overseas and are buried in American cemeteries in foreign countries, as well as the “83,000 warriors” who are Missing in Action and without graves.
Members of the Kendall Fire Department march Monday evening in the parade.
The United States flag is held by members of the Kendall Fire Department during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Morton Cemetery.
Congressman Chris Collins speaks during the Kendall Memorial Day ceremonies. Kendall Supervisor Tony Cammarata listens in the background. Collins urged those in attendance to “remember the sacrifices made by others so we can continue to be free.”
New York State Senator Rob Ortt speaks Monday evening at the Morton Cemetery in Kendall. Senator Ortt, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, called Memorial Day a “solemn holiday.” He said the soldiers, “who don’t come back are the real heroes.” Members of the Kendall Town Board, including Supervisor Tony Cammarata are also pictured.
State Assemblyman Steve Hawley said Kendall is the final event he attends on Memorial Day. “Kendall is great,” he said, “this is America.” A veteran, Assemblyman Hawley reminded those in attendance about the annual Patriot Trip he organizes for local veterans, enabling them to travel to Washington, D.C., to visit, “the memorials erected to the veterans who paid the ultimate price.”
Members of the Kendall Jr./Sr. High School chorus perform during the ceremonies Monday evening.
Kendall Town Council Members Barb Flow and Wayne Martin placed a wreath on the grave of a soldier in the Morton Cemetery.
Members of the Kendall Jr./Sr. High School Band also performed. Looking on in the background is Orleans County Legislator Ken DeRoller and Orleans County
Sheriff Randy Bower. Orleans County Legislator Lynne Johnson also attended the Memorial Day observance in Kendall.
Boy Scouts and veterans unfurled a large U.S. Flag and then re-folded it as an explanation of the meaning of each of the 13 folds was read.
Kendall 8th grader Jayden Pieniaszek played “Taps” to conclude Memorial Day ceremonies in Kendall.
By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 26 May 2016 at 12:00 am
Photos by Kristina Gabalski – The annual Grace Lang/Amber Liese Walk Thursday afternoon was well-attended.
KENDALL – Despite threatening skies and a heavy downpour about 45 minutes into the event, students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members came out in record numbers Thursday afternoon for the annual Grace Lang/Amber Liese Memorial Walk at the Kendall High School Track.
The event is sponsored by the Kendall Sr. National Honor Society and benefits the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, Teens Living with Cancer, Kendall Ambulance and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
Members of Libby Jurs’ family pose together before hitting the track to walk.
This year’s walk was dedicated to Libby Jurs, a beloved former Kendall school nurse, who died of cancer in 2015. The Jurs Family participated in the Walk and said Libby had participated herself in past years.
“She is missed for sure buy a lot of people,” Libby’s husband, John said. “She touched a lot of people.”
“We appreciate all that has been done for our family by the Kendall Central School District,” Libby’s daughter, Jennifer said.
A sign alongside the track featured a photograph of Libby.
National Honor Society co-advisor Gretchen Rosales estimated participation this year at more than 100 people, which is more than usual.
“Libby had a huge impact on all of us,” Rosales said. “Today is a celebration of her life. We are excited to be able to honor her memory today.”
Kendall Jr./Sr. High School Principal Carol D’Agostino said this year’s school yearbook will be dedicated to Libby during the school’s formal awards ceremony next Friday.
The Walk is named for Grace Lang, the Kendall school nurse who preceded Libby, who died of cancer of 1990, and Amber Liese, a Kendall student who died of cancer in 2010 just months after graduation.
Members of the Kendall Central School faculty, staff and administration pose on the track with the photo of Libby.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 17 May 2016 at 12:00 am
The school budgets and propositions at all five school districts in Orleans County passed by big margins today.Medina and Lyndonville presented budgets that reduced taxes, while Albion and Kendall didn’t raise taxes. Holley will increase taxes by 1.99 percent.
In Albion, the results include:
School budget passed, 444-94;
Authorization to spend up to $460,000 for buses, 452-86;
Approval to collect $687,211 for Hoag Library, 385-153.
Choosing one of four candidates for a five-year term on the Board of Education. Steven LaLonde was elected with 310 votes. Other candidates included Dylan Hellems, 31 votes; Kevin Doherty, 114; and Anitrice Riley, 93.
In Holley, the results include:
School budget passed, 373-207;
Authorization for the purchase of schools buses, 368-213;
Approval to collect $116,061 for Community Free Library, 418-166.
Choosing two 3-year term seats on the School Board. Brenda Swanger, 423 votes, and John Heise, 370, were elected. Christine Klafehn received 266 votes.
In Kendall, the results include:
School budget passed, 282-90;
School Bus Replacement Capital Reserve Fund passed, 294-80;
Voters elected Charles Patt, 218 votes, to another five-year term on the Board of Education. He outpolled Debi Szczepanski, 163 votes.
In Lyndonvile, the budget passed with more than 90 percent approval, 132-11.
Other propositions all passed including:
$91,589 for Yates Community Library, 121-22;
Establish 2016 Transportation Reserve Fund to fund bus and vehicle purchases, not to exceed $720,000 over 8 years, 125-15;
Authorization to purchase one 66-passenger school bus at a maximum estimated cost of $110,000, 124-16;
Three incumbents on the Board of Education – Harold Suhr, Terry Stinson and Rick Mufford – all were re-elected to three-year terms. Mufford received 123 votes, with 118 for Stinson and 116 for Suhr.
In Medina, the budget passed 522-59.
Six people ran for three three-year terms on the Board of Education. Incumbent Board President Wendi Pencille was the top vote-getter with 425, followed by Lori Draper with 384 and Brenda Lindsay with 369. Those three were elected. Other candidates include Timothy Dunham, 181; Virginia Nicholson, 165; and retired Medina school administrator Alberta Suozzi, 160.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 17 May 2016 at 12:00 am
Photo by Tom Rivers – The walkway to the Albion Middle School is pictured Monday evening while the trees are in bloom in front a Vietnam Memorial.
Voters will go the polls today at the five school districts in Orleans County to decide whether to pass budgets, propositions and elect members to the Board of Education.
Here is a snapshot of each school district:
ALBION – The proposed $33,890,990 school budget keeps taxes at the same amount, $8,355,939, as the 2015-16 budget. The district’s tax rate for the current school year, $16.06 per $1,000 of assessed property, is the lowest of all districts in Orleans, Genesee, Niagara and Monroe counties. The Albion rate is estimated to fall to $15.87 in 2016-17, school officials said.
Other propositions include:
Authorization to spend up to $460,000 for buses;
Approval to collect $687,211 for Hoag Library, which is up 1 percent from the $680,411 for 2015-16.
Choosing one of four candidates for a five-year term on the Board of Education. The candidates include Dylan Hellems, Steven LaLonde, Kevin Doherty and Anitrice Riley.
Voting will be from noon to 8 p.m. at the elementary school, conference room A.
HOLLEY – The proposed $24.4 million budget for 2016-17 includes a 1.99 percent increase in the tax levy. The budget is 4.73 percent higher than the current year budget. The nearly 5 percent budget-to-budget increase is due to the district’s share of the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Capital Project, school officials said.
The proposed budget maintains current staffing and programs, and brings the average tax rate to approximately $22.81 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Besides the budget, voters will decide the following: Proposition 2 for the purchase of schools buses – two full-sized and two 30-passenger school buses not to exceed $339,000; Proposition 3 is the budget for the Community Free Library in Holley of $116,061.
Additionally, three candidates are running for two 3-year term seats on the School Board. John Heise and Brenda Swanger are running for re-election, and Christine Klafehn is also running for an open seat.
Voting will be from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the foyer of the Holley Middle School/High School.
KENDALL – The proposed budget increases spending from $15,065,842 to $17,392,234, predominantly due to the debt incurred with the recent capital improvement project. The budget-to-budget increase, however, is completely offset by an increase in state aid from $9,884,890 to $11,855,939, school officials said.
The proposed tax levy remains unchanged in the 2016/17 budget, and the tax rate will be $17.39/$1,000 assessed value for a Kendall resident.
One seat on the School Board of Education is up for election this year. Incumbent Charles Patt is seeking another term. Debra Szczepanski is also seeking a term on the Board. The five-year term will run through June 30, 2021.
Voting is from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Kendall Elementary School Gymnasium.
LYNDONVILLE – The school district is proposing a budget that will reduce taxes by 3.4 percent, continuing a downward trend in the tax burden.
The district is proposing a budget that seeks a tax levy of $4,266,578, which is down from $4,416,578 in 2015-16. The previous year, 2014-15, the district’s tax levy was $4,666,578. Lyndonville has reduced the tax levy by $400,000 in two years, a drop of 8.6 percent.
The district’s $13,254,000 budget is nearly the same in expenditures as in 2015-16. The 2016-17 budget is $108 more than the $13,253,892 in 2015-16.
Other propositions include:
$91,589 for Yates Community Library (up from $90,653).
Establish 2016 Transportation Reserve Fund to fund bus and vehicle purchases, not to exceed $720,000 over 8 years.
Authorization to purchase one 66-passenger school bus at a maximum estimated cost of $110,000. School officials say the bus proposition and Transportation Reserve Fund will not have an impact on the tax levy.
Three incumbents on the Board of Education are all running unopposed for three-year terms. They include Harold Suhr, Terry Stinson and Rick Mufford.
Voting will be from noon to 8 p.m. at the Stroyan Auditorium forum.
MEDINA – The school district’s budget for 2016-17 reduces taxes for the fourth straight year. The $35,825,184 budget is up about $1 million from the $34,802,870 in 2015-16.
The state has boosted aid by nearly $900,000 and Medina is tapping some of its reserve funds to lower taxes in 2016-17, school officials said.
The new state budget boosts aid to Medina from $23,769,997 to $24,860,152. That increase is a big factor in Medina’s ability to cut taxes by 1.3 percent, from $8,774,760 to $8,660,915.
The budget keeps all existing programs and also boosts the gifted and talented offerings.
There are six people running for three three-year terms, including incumbents Lori Draper and Wendi Pencille. Retired Medina school administrator Alberta Suozzi also is running for the board along with Timothy Dunham, Virginia Nicholson and Brenda Lindsay. (Draper and Pencille are seeking re-election and John McCarthy opted against seeking another term.)
Voting will be from noon to 8 p.m. at the District Office.
KENDALL – Eric Maxon (left), Kendall Fire Department treasurer, accepts a $1,000 check from Mike Roth, owner of Allstate Roth Agencies on West Main Street in Batavia.
The Kendall Fire Department received the $1,000 grant from the Allstate Helping Hands Foundation. It is a grant that Allstate Insurance gives out to organizations that are helped by their employees.
Roth lives in Kendall with his wife Linda and is a honorary member of the Kendall Fire Department. Roth helps sell ride tickets at the annual carnival, which this year will be July 7-9.
The grant will be put into the Kendall Fire Department ambulance fund for supplies needed for the operation.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 3 May 2016 at 10:00 am
ALBION – Orleans County officials have approved bids to replace deteriorated bridges on Carton Road in Kendall and over Fish Creek on East Scott Road in Ridgeway.
The County Legislature last week approved the low bid from Union Concrete and Construction Corporation in West Seneca to replace the East Scott Road Bridge for $724,346. The new bridge will replace one from 1936.
The Legislature also accepted the low bid from Crane-Hogan Structural Systems in Spencerport to replace the Carton Road Bridge for $793,729. It will replace a bridge from 1959.
The work will be paid for as part of an $8 million bond the county took out in 2014 for a series of infrastructure projects over three years.
Construction on the two bridges is scheduled to start at the end of this month.
KENDALL – Damian Morfin Howes was awarded his Eagle Scout rank during a celebration on Sunday.
Damian is from Troop 94.
For his Eagle project, he built four large flower boxes.
Two boxes were placed in the front of Kendall United Methodist Church. The second two were placed on the side of the church barn under the barn quilt.
The flower boxes allow the congregation of the church to plant flowers on both sides of the church’s front entrance, thus enhancing the front of the church.
The boxes on the side of the barn allow for the planting of flowers and easier upkeep for the church property.
This was Damian’s way to give back to the church community that has supported him.
By Kristina Gabalski, Correspondent Posted 28 April 2016 at 12:00 am
Kendall and Holley also will meet to discuss shared services
Photos by Kristina Gabalski – The old Holley High School has been vacant for more than two decades.
HOLLEY – Members of the Holley Board of Education were updated during their regular meeting Tuesday evening regarding the status of the old Holley High School building in the village.
School district attorney Jeff Martin informed board members about recent efforts by Home Leasing, LLC of Rochester to acquire the building, which was constructed in the 1931 and was last used by the district in 1975. Home Leasing wants to turn it into senior housing with 26-30 units.
Martin explained that a major obstacle – sorting out title issues – may be overcome with recent news that, “Orleans County will get involved.”
The county will likely foreclose on the property, Martin explained, and that would facilitate cleaning up title issues.
“It would be a benefit to the whole community,” Martin said of the possible development of the building.
The old Holley High School does contain asbestos, Martin noted. It has sat unused since the early 1990s when Lift Tech Systems, which had owned and utilized the building, declared bankruptcy. The owner of the property died suddenly following that, Martin said. The building has been off the tax rolls for several years.
Martin said he attended a meeting in March regarding the school and was asked to see if school board members were receptive to moving forward with the possible development. He explained that a 15-year PILOT agreement may be offered to developers, which would mean that tax revenue would again be generated from the site.
This photo shows the back side of the building.
“It’s a win-win situation,” Martin said, and noted the Orleans Economic Development Agency would likely be involved due to the expense of renovations. He said much time still needs to go into developers acquiring the property and renovation work. “It could take a couple of years,” Martin said.
School Board members expressed their approval of the process moving forward.
In other business, Superintendent Robert D’Angelo reported that he had recently been contacted by Kendall Central School Superintendent Julie Christensen, who requested a joint meeting of both boards, superintendents, high school principals and business officials be held sometime this summer. The meeting would be to, “discuss shared services across the board… it would not be restricted to athletics,” D’Angelo said.
The districts agreed this spring to field a combined baseball team, and D’Angelo noted that agreement is working well. He said Tuesday evening football and wrestling have been mentioned as other sports where the districts could form a merged team.
Currently, Kendall does not have a football team.
He said both districts/school boards sitting down at one table will be, “a positive thing for both of us. I look forward to meeting with Kendall during the summer. There are so many things we can do for students in the classroom if we join forces. They are just a hop, skip and a jump away. It’s definitely an advancement for us and them.”
“It would benefit both districts,” school board vice-president Robin Silvis said.
“In the long term I see us sharing a lot of different things,” board member John Heise said.
Additionally, Superintendent D’Angelo said Holley is meeting on Friday with its counterparts in the Pembroke Central School District to talk about football.
“I will not let the distance interfere with our kids having a good program,” he said.
