WYCKOFF Reinstating suspended middle school Principal Christopher Iasiello would have a chilling effect on the investigation of an October incident involving his daughter and other students, the borough school district argued before an administrative law judge on Tuesday.
The online hearing was called in response to a motion by the principal seeking to end a suspension that began in January and that sparked months of speculation among Eisenhower Middle School parents after officials refused to explain his departure.
On Tuesday, for the first time, Board of Education Attorney Stephen Fogarty stated publicly that, contrary to Iasiello s repeated denials, the principal participated in the investigation involving his daughter.
Confidential information about the incident was subsequently shared with district parents by Potsma and at least one Board of Education member, Iasiello has charged.
Subsequently, Iasiello s absence spurred reports from parents who had not been happy with his performance over his eight years as principal, his documents state.
Iasiello s oversight of teacher Scott Levy has also been drawn into the dispute. Levy was brought up on tenure charges last May, alleging a recurrent pattern of misconduct over a period of years during which Iasiello was his principal.
The tort claim notice charges that the suspension may stem in part from Potsma s disagreement with Iasiello over the method of reopening the school following closures related to COVID-19, and bullying investigations within the district.
North Shore athletic directors speak frankly on the challenges of playing games during a pandemic
Whirlwind 12 months for Saugus athletic director Terri Pillsbury and her North Shore colleagues
Dom Nicastro / Correspondent
Special to Wicked Local
Managing high school athletics and ensuring the well-being of hundreds of student-athletes and coaches is a tall enough task, but now try doing it during a pandemic and having to follow federal, state and local guidelines, while balancing the incredible task of putting them in an athletic venue.
And all of that while keeping them safe from a respiratory virus that’s killed nearly three-million worldwide over the past year.
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Alumni Weekend events set for April 16-18
UNG will hold a Reunite on the River event at Pine Valley at noon April 17. This photo is from the 2019 Alumni Weekend event at Pine Valley.
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Alumni Weekend will take on a different feel in 2021, but many of the weekend s most popular events will remain in place April 16-18. While we continue to follow CDC guidelines, and respect those who are not yet ready to come to Dahlonega, many alumni are telling us they are ready for safe engagement, said Wendi Huguley, director of the Alumni Association. It is with this in mind that we have scheduled a fabulous weekend that is largely outdoors and allows for maximum spacing.