Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Future of the HCSD BOE

There are three members of the Hudson City School District Board of Education whose terms expire this year: Willette Jones, currently board president; Mark DePace, currently board vice president; and Lakia Walker. Of the three, only Mark DePace is seeking reelection. 

In addition to DePace, there are five other candidates vying for the three available seats:
  • Michael Zibella
  • Christine Sweet
  • Diane (Doto) Howard
  • Jim (James) Jacoby
  • Maureen Sheridan
Information about the candidates can now be found here on the HCSD website. One of the candidates--Jim Jacoby--currently teaches math in the Schenectady City School District, and two of the candidates--Diane Howard and Maureen Sheridan--are HCSD teachers who are retiring this year. In her bio, Sheridan makes this statement:
Prior to the Pandemic, our school was on a positive trajectory. We worked hard to improve test scores and graduation rates, and move out of the status of a district under state review. We were unified and proud. We had heart. I believe that with the right leadership, we can achieve that status again.
On Thursday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m., there will be a "Meet the Board of Education Candidates" night in the Hudson High School auditorium, moderated and sponsored by the Hudson Senior High School Student Council.
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1 comment:

  1. Peter MeyerMay 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM

    If I may.... It is all well and good that people love public education and want the best for our kids, but where are they about why 70% of HCSD's kids can't read? Mr. DePace, especially, has to explain why the board has had two superintendents in three years -- he was on the board -- and no movement on academics and lots of movement on more high-paid administrators. A forum run by high school seniors is always the best forum! --peter meyer

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