Some parents have enrolled their children in private schools because they’re not waiting for New York State to give the okay for five-day a week learning for September.
David Lilleck unanimously appointed as new superintendent for Orchard Park Central Schools
Orchard Park Central Schools
and last updated 2021-05-13 18:12:07-04
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Orchard Park Central School District announced on Thursday that it has unanimously appointed David Lilleck as the district s new superintendent.
âI am incredibly honored, humbled, and excited to become the next Superintendent of Orchard Park Central School District. Orchard Park is the community I have chosen to live and raise my family in. My daughter graduated from OPHS in 2019, and my sons are freshmen at OPHS. I think that being a member of this community will be a significant benefit in my new role as superintendent,â Lilleck said. âHaving experience working for the district, coupled with the experience as a parent in the district, gives me a unique perspective on our strengths and areas we need to continue to grow. Most importantly is the fact that I believe I have
School districts have been making strides in turning the corner during the Covid crisis, but the struggle to return to five-days a week of in-person learning continues.
Judge orders New York Department of Health to revisit social distancing guidelines for schools
Supreme Court Judge Emilio Colaiacovo has ordered the New York State Department of Health to revisit its school social distancing guidelines by Friday.
and last updated 2021-04-27 18:10:27-04
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) â Supreme Court Judge Emilio Colaiacovo has ordered the New York State Department of Health to revisit its school social distancing guidelines by Friday.
Parents are suing both the Orchard Park and Williamsville School Districts to return to school in person full time in Judge Colaiavcovo s court.
Both school districts said they can not accommodate all students with six feet of social distance, but can with three.