Page 1 of 2 (see 32of the 4
newspaper articles below) In the spring of 2006, Superintendent
Rhau and Board President Buono attempted
to put High School Principal Timothy Price
into a new administrative position. They
had started an interview process for
Price's replacement. They put forward a resolution, changing
the job description for the temporary Joe
Fondino position was vacating, and created
a new one, that they hoped to fill with
Price. This new position would have cost
taxpayers over $120,00 with salary and
benefits. After voters turned down the 1st budget
in May 2006, the school board backtracked
and eliminated this position. 2- New
Lebanon teacher Gabriel Buono...also lent
some perspective on Mr. Price's
strength's... This new "Director of Secondary Operation"
position job description read: • During the building and renovation
project, oversee and troubleshoot instructional
impact of construction of the High School staff and
students • Scheduling class conflicts • Alerting staff to room construction • Liaison with construction manager • Coordinate implementation of planned
secondary program restructuring and
improvements • Act as Disciplinary Appeals Hearing
Officer • Restructure and oversee improvements to
the High School Guidance office and its
operations • Conduct regular secondary administrator
meetings to coordinate and articulate school
operations and to resolve problematic
situations • Assist with planning and implementation
of professional development and NYS testing
programs • Mentor and oversee new secondary
administrators hired by the district • Participate in key district committees,
including Data Management, Professional Practices,
and CDEP • Assist with public relations and
community outreach to publicize district programs
and activities • Develop and implement revised high school
technology program • Organize school/community committee to
study and make recommendations on long-range
improvements to Saugerties High School and its
programs • Fill out and complete NYS department of
Education surveys and questionnaires • Organize and prepare district processes
for a total review of Board policies and
administrative procedures • Assist in secondary staff evaluations • Other duties as determined by the
Superintendent • Assist in any emergency situations in the
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