School board forum seeks balance between business, education
NORWICH – Local business and educational professionals gathered to discuss integral aspects of the educational spectrum regarding student welfare, job skills and how to balance education and business after graduation this weekend.
The Chenango County School Boards Association (CCSBA) Spring Dinner was held Saturday at the Canasawacta Country Club, involving school board members from throughout the county, administrators and business leaders participating in a panel discussion.
Following dinner and a brief welcoming from CCSBA President Dr. Brian Brennan, the treasurer of CCSBA honored Dan Brown, a Chenango County School Board Associate for 10 years, who will not be seeking re-election, with a plaque for his devoted service.
Hancock Superintendent Terrance Dougherty addressed the audience, saying schools in rural areas face profound challenges, yet they still remain strong when it comes to producing graduates. He also said the availability of rural schools help boost economy and they are a community asset. Financially, rural schools often feel the strain, and according to Dougherty, state aid should become less political and more practical.
Another panel member, Regional Manager for NBT Bank Thomas Sutton, said he applauded all that teachers and school administrators do. He pointed out that life skills, if taught at an early age, would help graduates perform better after leaving high school or college. “Personal finance and communication skills need enhancement,” said Sutton.
Building alliances between the business and the school community, Sutton explained, is a great way to introduce formal training at the school age level.
Executive Director for Chenango-Delaware-Otsego (CDO) Workforce Investment Board Kevin Price identified that early childhood education can’t start early enough. Basic science skills and problem solving are crucial skills, said Price. “The world is moving into the information science age,” he said.
Transition Specialist for Cornell University and Bainbridge-Guilford school board member Nancy Hinckley pointed out that Chenango County has a 9.4 percentage of residents claiming to be people with disabilities, in comparison to the 5.7 percent nationwide and 5.9 percent statewide.
One aspect Hinckley says she would like to see addressed is that only a third of teachers live in the communities in which they teach. She said welcome packets to all new teachers would be a good way to make contact with these teachers and introduce them to the community.
The Chenango County School Boards Association (CCSBA) Spring Dinner was held Saturday at the Canasawacta Country Club, involving school board members from throughout the county, administrators and business leaders participating in a panel discussion.
Following dinner and a brief welcoming from CCSBA President Dr. Brian Brennan, the treasurer of CCSBA honored Dan Brown, a Chenango County School Board Associate for 10 years, who will not be seeking re-election, with a plaque for his devoted service.
Hancock Superintendent Terrance Dougherty addressed the audience, saying schools in rural areas face profound challenges, yet they still remain strong when it comes to producing graduates. He also said the availability of rural schools help boost economy and they are a community asset. Financially, rural schools often feel the strain, and according to Dougherty, state aid should become less political and more practical.
Another panel member, Regional Manager for NBT Bank Thomas Sutton, said he applauded all that teachers and school administrators do. He pointed out that life skills, if taught at an early age, would help graduates perform better after leaving high school or college. “Personal finance and communication skills need enhancement,” said Sutton.
Building alliances between the business and the school community, Sutton explained, is a great way to introduce formal training at the school age level.
Executive Director for Chenango-Delaware-Otsego (CDO) Workforce Investment Board Kevin Price identified that early childhood education can’t start early enough. Basic science skills and problem solving are crucial skills, said Price. “The world is moving into the information science age,” he said.
Transition Specialist for Cornell University and Bainbridge-Guilford school board member Nancy Hinckley pointed out that Chenango County has a 9.4 percentage of residents claiming to be people with disabilities, in comparison to the 5.7 percent nationwide and 5.9 percent statewide.
One aspect Hinckley says she would like to see addressed is that only a third of teachers live in the communities in which they teach. She said welcome packets to all new teachers would be a good way to make contact with these teachers and introduce them to the community.
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