A Derry Area school board member is under scrutiny by his elected colleagues.
The board voted 8-1 this week to have its solicitor investigate whether Sean Kemmerer has violated board policy and confidentiality.
The board moved to have solicitor Ned Nakles investigate Kemmerer’s conduct “to collect information bearing on the issue of whether, while acting as a board member, or while representing himself as acting on behalf of the board, the member has violated confidentiality, has acted in ways which violate Board Policy No. 011, Principles and Leadership, or has otherwise violated his responsibilities as a board member.”
The cited policy, in brief, charges that school directors should: “advocate earnestly” for public education; “lead responsibly,” including working cooperatively with other board members; “govern effectively;” “plan thoughtfully;” “evaluate continuously;” “communicate clearly;” and “act ethically.” The board reviewed a proposed rev
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Jessica Gray (left), owner of Taps N’ At, hands free Christmas Eve meals to Allison Clark of Derry at the Derry restaurant Thursday.
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Volunteer Saveria Weimer looks for the name of someone picking an order of free Christmas Eve meals at Taps N’ At restaurant in Derry on Thursday.
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Volunteer Linda Weimer picks up pieces of ham to include in free Christmas Eve meals that were being handed out at Taps N’ At restaurant in Derry on Thursday.
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Jessica Gray (left), owner of Taps N’ At, and Saveria Weimer put together bowls of fruit salad for free Christmas Eve meals they were handing out at the Derry restaurant Thursday.
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A car full of food purchased by the Derry Area Philanthropy Committee to make Christmas dinner for families in need.
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A group of Derry residents who helped make Thanksgiving happier for those in need are doing the same thing for Christmas.
Derry Area School Board member Sean M. Kemmerer and Larry and Jessica Gray, owners of Taps N’ At restaurant, started a donation drive to buy more than 150 Christmas dinners.
“That’s what it’s all about, especially around this time of year,” Kemmerer said.