Acting Superintendent Dr. Kevin Gilbert

“I had hoped the Columbia High School principal’s leave would have ended by the end of this month, but this is not the case,” said Acting Supt. Dr. Gilbert on Feb. 29. Gilbert voiced his “gratitude and support” for Acting CHS Principal Ann Bodnar.

After confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.

Despite joking that the community is seeking a superhero, the search firm assured the small audience at Monday’s forum they are committed to finding the best person for the job.

Gilbert: “If there’s one student or one educator that does not feel like they are welcome in this district, we have a lot of work to do.”

Gilbert said the tour is to provide families “a chance to voice your concerns, perspectives, and ideas” about the district

During the first quarter of the game, a referee disqualified the player because of beads she was wearing in her hair.

An image of a swastika was discovered on December 15. On January 5, images of swastikas and the “N word” were discovered.

UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”

More than 70 people spoke during public comments, with many urging the board to sever ties with the organization, but more expressing support for MFS.

A previous release had claimed the number of all CHS students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams increased by 10% — the new release states it is only the number of SENIORS achieving that score that increased.