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Parents and residents urge Berwick Area SD to act on bullying; town hall for high school parents set for Dec. 8
Summary
During public comment, the board heard a call for more anti-bullying assemblies and programs, with specific mention that VoTech is already pursuing outreach; administrators announced a town hall for high school parents on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
Residents used the public comment periods to press the board on student safety and programming.
A speaker who identified herself as Danielle Kishbog of Salem Township urged the district to hold more assemblies addressing bullying and to teach students how to report incidents and get help. Kishbog said VoTech has faced bullying problems and noted that representatives who will speak to students include Rob Niederheiser of Bloomsburg University Police and a Susquehanna University staffer named Chanel. "We need to have more assemblies to teach these kids that bullying isn't right," Kishbog told the board.
Separately, administrators announced a town hall meeting for Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at district offices, aimed at high school parents to discuss programming and scheduling opportunities; the administration clarified that the town hall is not a VOTEC study meeting and that it is intended for parents to share concerns and hear from staff.
The board logged a resignation added to the packet (Jeremy Clossum, JV assistant varsity boys basketball coach) and closed the meeting after confirming next meeting dates and conducting the adjournment vote.
