Recap of York City School District town hall
The York City School District held a town hall meeting to reach out to New Hope Academy Charter School parents Thursday night. For background, the state Charter Appeal Board recently ruled that New...
View ArticleLive coverage of York City’s Community Education Council meeting, New Hope march
Update: Here is the story on New Hope’s march and update on the school’s request to stay open. Here’s the story out of the Community Education Council meeting. Reported earlier:York City’s Community...
View ArticleNew Hope files appeal, request to remain open longer
New Hope Academy Charter School has filed its initial appeal document with Commonwealth Court, as well as a request to stay open pending the outcome of that appeal. New Hope’s petition for review,...
View ArticleYork City gets court approval for school police officers
Update: Wednesday morning, York City School Board President said she would learn more about what comes next when she has her weekly meeting with district Supt. Eric Holmes on Thursday. She said the...
View ArticleNew Hope Academy matters could see court in January, March
According to the docket sheet for New Hope Academy Charter School’s appeal case, there could be some motion in January and March. According to the Commonwealth Court docket sheet, dates have been set...
View ArticleCynthia Dotson not giving up on proposed charter school
The York City School Board voted last night to deny Cynthia Dotson’s third attempt at seeking permission to open the Championship Academy of Distinction Charter School. During a hearing the previous...
View ArticleNEA grant to help York City with recovery plan
A $249,000 grant from the National Education Association will help with implementation of the York City School District’s financial recovery plan, according to a news release. The Pennsylvania State...
View ArticleRecap from the April 17 York City School Board meeting
See my tweets from the last York City School Board meeting below. Read the story here.
View ArticleAuditor general recommends charter oversight improvements
I just got a chance to read through a report from the state auditor general’s office recommends creating a statewide oversight board for charter schools, among other suggestions for improving...
View ArticleYork City schools see principal changes
Melanie Still – who was assistant principal at Hannah Penn K-8 School in this photo – has been named principal at Ferguson K-8 School in York. (File photo) Principals in York City are shuffling around...
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