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Board member asks why district administrator contacted outside groups about private fundraiser
Summary
At a Johnsburg Central School District meeting, a board member questioned why a district administrator contacted outside organizations about a privately run fundraiser and requested a written explanation; the chair said the district would respond in writing.
A board member at a Johnsburg Central School District meeting asked the district to explain, in writing, why a district administrator contacted outside organizations about a privately run fundraiser that the member said was independent of the district.
The member said they and their spouse have organized fundraisers for roughly five years to benefit the district’s music program and estimated the events had raised about $10,000 for students. The member said the fundraiser this year was to be held independently of the district and that last week they were told "Mr. Marc Risha" contacted another organization and said the fundraiser had nothing to do with the school. "Why does your administrator feel it's okay to interject and interfere with somebody's fundraising efforts?" the member asked.
The chair responded that the board would put the question in writing and provide a reply: "So my request is we put it in writing, it'll be glad to respond to you," the chair said. The member said previous written requests — including one about how an archery coach was selected — had not received a satisfactory explanation and pressed for a fuller response.
The exchange on the record did not include a district statement explaining the administrator’s outreach; the chair’s offer to provide a written response was the only recorded district reply in the provided transcript. The meeting then proceeded to the evening's scheduled presentations and agenda items.
