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Parent says chemistry class is without teacher, raises concern about remote instruction
Summary
A parent told the board the high school now lacks a chemistry teacher and said recent instruction appears to be delivered via online videos; the speaker asked the board for clarity and praised former teacher Mrs. Marowitz for supporting students pursuing chemistry careers.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, parent Kyle Barlo told the board the high-school chemistry position is vacant and that students have been moved to an online format he described as inadequate for preparing students who plan to pursue college-level chemistry.
"We have been left with no teacher," Barlo said, and added that the remote instruction "actually seems like it's just YouTube videos teaching my daughter." He urged the board to provide clarity to parents about whether the teacher will return and how the district will support students moving into postsecondary science programs. Barlo also praised the previous instructor, saying Mrs. Marowitz had been "phenomenal" and had encouraged students into chemistry careers.
Board members did not provide a detailed response during public comment; the meeting moved on to other agenda items. The concern was recorded for board consideration and follow-up during personnel and staffing discussions, where confidentiality may limit what can be shared in open session.
