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Parents and staff praise Greece Central programs and instructors at resident forum
Summary
Parents and staff used resident forum comments to praise marching band instructors and Arcadia High School programs and to highlight student engagement, extracurricular growth and school-community support.
At the resident forum portion of the Greece Central School District board meeting, parents and staff praised district extracurricular programs and instructors and described how participation has supported their children.
Kylie Stewart, speaking as a parent, urged the board to retain drum-line instructor Terrell Carver and described him as "well loved and respected" by students and parents. Stewart said Carver provides extra lessons and time for students, has helped her son move from bass drum to tenor and that consistent instruction is key for the growth of the Greece Blue Knights marching band and indoor percussion program.
Corinne Demora, an Arcadia High School alumna who now works at Arcadia and is a parent of two students, told the board she appreciates Arcadia—s "sense of security" and the breadth of student opportunities. She highlighted fall and winter cheer, Titan TV and the school newspaper, band and indoor drumline participation, pathway programs, staff-versus-staff events that use student-earned tickets, and a culture of kindness and support.
Why it matters: both parents framed their remarks as examples of how consistent staff leadership and broad extracurricular offerings contribute to student engagement and belonging, two themes district leaders said they are prioritizing in the upcoming budget and school-improvement work.
Quote: "He puts his heart and soul into teaching them, and it has shown in their growth as musicians and their confidence," parent Kylie Stewart said of instructor Terrell Carver.
Ending: Parents— comments at the resident forum echoed the administration—s budget presentation emphasis on extracurricular opportunities and community partnerships as part of the district—s work to expand student engagement and pathways to career and postsecondary options.
