CASD appoints Dr. Leonard Fitts as interim superintendent
Fitts says he looks forward to working with diversity, opening communications
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
New Interim Superintendent Dr. Leonard Fitts speaks to the administrators, staff, and citizens present at Tuesday’s press conference.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District School Board announced the appointment of Dr. Leonard Fitts as interim superintendent at a press...
Letter: CASD board member addresses CCIU issue
To The Editor,
I want to correct a number of misconceptions surrounding the School Board’s decision to not engage the CCIU in our search for a Superintendent. The following represents my opinion and has not been endorsed by either the Board or the District.
The Board had, in fact, anticipated utilizing the services of the CCIU in our search. However, during our interview with them, CCIU personnel...
CASD hires firm to investigate potential obstructions of justice
Conrad O’Brien to look into claims Ellison stalled DA’s probe
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board voted to hire the law firm Conrad O’Brien to investigate potential instances of board solicitor James Ellison obstructing the district attorney’s ongoing investigation of the school district at its meeting on Tuesday night.
The decision...
Hogan: CASD board, Ellison may be ‘obstructing’ investigation
Calls for hiring of independent counsel, legal billing records to be turned over
Updated at 11 p.m. with CASD statement
Updated, 5:20 p.m., 10/22 with Rhoads & Sinon statement
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Monday that the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education and its solicitor may be actively obstructing an ongoing...
Letter: Real change needed for CASD
To The Editor,
In reference to the Coatesville Area School District, I have been very much involved with the present controversy and currently represent several of the employees. I want to step back and share my thoughts as to what should be done if there is going to be serious and permanent change.
1. There has to be adoption by the School Board and hopefully some day by the State Legislature, rules...
School board candidate forum planned for Oct. 17
COATESVILLE — A “Meet the Coatesville School Board Candidates” forum will be held on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the New Life In Christ Fellowship.
This is an opportunity to meet the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education candidates prior to the Nov. 5 election. The following candidates have consented to participate: Thomas Audette (Region I), Greg Axe (Region III), Robert...
Letter: creating a brighter future for Coatesville schools
To The Editor,
We are all saddened by the events at Coatesville Area School District (CASD). As a proud alum of Coatesville, it is hard to once again hear this great school district’s name being drug through the mud.
Unfortunately, we in the CASD have become accustomed to our superintendents leaving, and the School Board treating us like we are the enemy.
I have taken the full brunt of that hostility...
Residents march in protest of CASD decisions
Public, politicians call for action as attorneys continue sparring
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Protestors gather on the steps of the Benner Administration Building. Many called for the resignation of the entire school board in response to recent events.
COATESVILLE – Chanting “the board must go!” a group of about 50 citizens marched from Ash Park to the Benner Administration Building...
CASD School Board allows Como, Donato to resign
Despite 3-hours of public comment asking for firings, board votes 6-1 to accept resignations
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Angelo Romaniello reads a statement. Many of his words were met with jeers and boos.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to allow the resignations of...
CASD hires 26 new staff members to prepare for 2013-14
Coatesville Area School Board re-organizes and focuses on coming school year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board took care of various personnel and financial matters to get ready for the coming school year at their meeting Tuesday night.
In addition to 26 new staff appointments, the board recalled six teachers previously furloughed at June’s meeting....
