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...
Como set damaging tone for Coatesville schools
Racism, sexism apparently coexisted with nepotism, favoritism
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The now-infamous cell phone – which allegedly spewed vile sexist and racist text messages – may have set the tone for the administration of disgraced former Coatesville Superintendent Richard W. Como: When it rang, those within earshot heard the theme from “The Godfather.”
Interviews...
Landmark literacy initiative underway in CASD
District is participating in second year of grant program
A group of CASD teachers gathered recently to begin a second year of training under a Keystones to Opportunity (KtO) Grant literacy program.
Teachers in the Coatesville Area School District from grades kindergarten through six are receiving their second year of literacy training, thanks to a Keystones to Opportunity (KtO) Grant, a district news...
CASD: Solicitor saved district millions since 2008
Board president responds to complaints about high legal fees
In response to residents’ calls for the ouster of James Ellison, the Coatesville Area School District solicitor, School Board President Neil Campbell released the following statement:
The Coatesville Area School District has realized significant savings as a result of the efforts of solicitor James Ellison and the law firm of Rhoads...
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...
State NAACP schedules public forum on racism
Residents invited to speak on Oct. 15 at Second Baptist Church
The Pennsylvania State Conference of NAACP Branches’ Education Committee has scheduled public hearings in Coatesville in an effort to quell the turmoil caused by the exits of two former CASD administrators over allegedly racist remarks.
As promised at the last Coatesville Area School District meeting, the Pennsylvania State Conference...
Attorney calls for Romaniello, Ellison to be ousted
Rep. for Hawa claims he was forced to ignore orders from DA
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (right) is facing allegations that he countermanded directives from Chester Couynty District Attorney Tom Hogan to keep the school district’s computer system locked down, pending an investigation.
Updated, 7:30 p.m.: adds comments from school district, attorney...
Feedback sought on ways to help area teens
Coatesville Youth Initiative asking residents to respond to survey
The Coatesville Youth Initiative is seeking feedback on its youth programs, such as the Brandywine Trek, which enables participants to explore the importance of the environment.
Amid the administrative turmoil of the Coatesville Area School District, the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is offering residents a way to help youth in...
