Pizzuto, who would have turned 50 on Thanksgiving Day, served at Ridgewood High for more than 20 years, first as an educator, then grade administrator and, finally, as one of the school's two assistant principals, sources said. In Merriken, the court found that plaintiff student's privacy rights were violated after he had been given a questionnaire by a local school district designed to aid in identifying potential drug users. Gina Castellano earned a B. from Loyola University, Chicago, a Master of Arts in School Counseling from NEIU and a Master of Arts in School Leadership from Concordia University, Chicago. § 1983 Background and Immunity. While some parents have abdicated this responsibility, most want schools to reinforce and model the moral values taught at home. Administrative Staff Directory. One cannot credibly infer some underhanded plot to administer the survey involuntarily from the fact that Verdicchio's letter allowed the principals to "edit" these directions. RHS and GHS Cheerleaders Together, Sept. 30, 2011. Mr. Krinn, who had led Ridgewood for 20 years, became the head of the maintenance department for the school district. Northwest Elementary School. He had read the following books over the last school year: The Knowledge Gap, Trusted Leader, Big Potential, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brian, Making It, Answering Why, Unleashing Your Hero, and Culturally Responsive Teaching. RIDGEWOOD — The Board of Education has named Jeffrey Nyhuis principal of Ridgewood High School effective July 1. On March 6, 2000, Plaintiffs filed the present action.
Questions or Feedback? We bemoan the loss of integrity and lack of responsibility in American public life. P. F. Mendres, 21 F. 2d 476, 483 (D. 1998). The front cover of the survey instructed students that the "answers on this questionnaire will be kept strictly confidential. We need citizens who have the strength of character to uphold democratic freedom in the face of unprecedented challenges at home and abroad. To say Dr. Lasky is passionate about his work would underline the tenacity and dedication that he has given to improving education at the local, state, and national levels. Pizzuto was an assistant principal at Ridgewood High School, a Saddle Brook Volunteer Fire Fighter and the leader of St. Philip's Music Ministry.
See e. g., Oliva, 226 F. 3d at 201; Baker v. Monroe Tp., 50 F. 3d 1186, 1190 (3d Cir. The high school's assistant principal since 2006, Nyhuis has been with the district 25 years, starting as a math teacher in 1996. The Court cannot say that the government's interests are any less important in the present case. The high school serves 1, 767 students. Defendants sent letters to the parents notifying them of the upcoming voluntary survey and inviting them to review its propriety.
Similarly, the Court finds no credible evidence from which one could construe any tacit approval of the compulsion of the survey. If a student elects not to complete the survey he/she should hand in the blank copy. Their commitment, coupled by that of our students, their parents, and the Ridgewood administration, is the key that unlocks the door that leads us all to "the light of learning. In June 1999, Defendant Verdicchio presented an overview of the survey to the Association and told its members that the individual parents' rights to refuse the administration of the survey to their children would be respected. C. H. Oliva, 226 F. 3d 198, 202 (3d Cir.
The team came within 8 minutes and 50 seconds of its first trip to the state final four in Lakeland, losing to Eastside 67-53 in the Class 4A Region 2 final. Elmhurst Elementary School. My favorite part of RHS is that you guys have all those freedoms because it gives you so much independence. The survey, designed by the Search Institute of Minneapolis, Minnesota, consisted of 156 questions encompassing a wide range of topics, including the student's relationship with his or her parents, the student's past criminal activity, alcohol and drug use, and sexual activity. "Her knowledge of curriculum is excellent... and of how to move instruction forward.... She is really good.
It was announced in September 2018 that Ridgewood earned a C grade. Tips for Academic Success. 9 years - School Counselor at RHS. In her spare time, Kelsall enjoys many activities such as, biking, hiking, kayaking and reading. The "more intimate or personal the information, the more justified is, the expectation that it will not be subject to public scrutiny. " As such, public schools in New Jersey are required by the New Jersey Department of Education to teach all students about the effects of alcohol and drug use as well as "the biological, social, cultural, and psychological aspects of human sexuality and family life. ) I think the way things are looking now, things are opening up, and it's looking very positive. The group concluded that it was important to survey Ridgewood's student population to better understand their needs, attitudes and behavior patterns in order to use the town's programs and resources more effectively. In March 2003, the boys basketball team under head coach Gary Anders tied a school record with 28 victories.
Ray & Nancy Hodge Elementary. G. R. Whitfield School. He is thrilled to be working with the outstanding coaches, athletes, faculty, staff and community members; who together create a sense of community pride and school spirit. The district serves 5, 600 through its 10-building system. The Third Circuit found that such disclosures did not unconstitutionally infringe upon the applicant's privacy rights. To the extent Plaintiffs are asserting a "failure to supervise" claim under § 1983, such a claim must allege a supervisory practice that the defendant failed to employ as well as "both (1) contemporaneous knowledge of the offending incident or knowledge of prior pattern of similar incidents, and (2) circumstances under which the supervisor's inaction could be found to have communicated a message of approval. " In addition, the Court notes that Plaintiffs have conceded at oral argument that the Fourth Amendment claim relates only to the privacy arguments and to the extent the Fourth Amendment relates to search and seizure, it is not part of the action. Creekside Elementary School. His mentorship was a gift Basil and his kids appreciate on a daily basis. The Ridgewood students were not required to submit a specific answer to any given question so as to espouse a particular point of view, and were free to put any answer or no answer at all, without any adverse repercussions. "RHS will never be the same, " she added.