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South Colonie honors board members and alumnus Jonathan Rudat for bravery overseas
Summary
The board recognized School Board Recognition Week and presented awards to trustees; the meeting also included a president's spotlight honoring alumnus Jonathan Rudat for intervening to protect two women in Germany.
At the Oct. 7 meeting, South Colonie's superintendent led a School Board Recognition Week presentation acknowledging trustees' years of service, and the board presented a certificate to alumnus Jonathan Rudat for intervening to protect two women while riding a tram in Germany.
Superintendent Dr. Perry read lengths of service for board members and thanked the trustees for volunteer service and community engagement. The board received student and staff acknowledgments and a short video prepared by district personnel and students; district staff noted copyright and privacy concerns and asked that the slideshow not be posted to social media.
President's spotlight Board President Stephanie Kogan introduced Jonathan Rudat, who was present with his parents. Rudat, described in the meeting as 20 years old, accepted the board's recognition and said he appreciated the honor. The board presented a certificate and invited Rudat and his family to come forward for remarks and photos.
The recognitions were ceremonial and no formal board action was taken on these items.
