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The teachers have been reinstated and the investigation closed. This outcome belongs entirely to the people who stood up for what was right when things looked bleak. I am still processing this news but please know that your backing made this result happen.

September 8, 2013

Reinstate Osborn Elementary Teachers

Reinstate Osborn Elementary Teachers

🏆 Won — 107 supporters Verified

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Started by Eric Kamander 13 years, 1 month ago
We, the residents of Rye City School District, petition the Rye City Board of Education to reinstate the teachers placed on administrative reassignment following the superintendent's announcement on May 24, 2013 that a parent had informed them of possible testing irregularities with regard to the New York State Standardized Tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Specifically we respectfully request that RCSD immediately withdraw their "allegations" to New York State Education Commission for want of probable cause, respectfully request that RCSD immediately reinstate the reassigned Osborn teachers for want of probable cause, and should RCSD still wish to pursue this further, we respectfully request that it does so in the proper fashion.

Failure to reinstate these Osborn teachers will result in depriving Osborn students of two exemplary teachers, continuing to sully their reputation without probable cause, and potentially cost the residents of Rye millions in litigation fees.




Please see the blog section for updates.

Updates

August 14, 2013

I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained recently. It is clear that this community cares deeply about our teachers and I am just humbled to be a small part of what you have all built together.

Reached 100 supporters

August 14, 2013

6 Comments

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Kevin Chopra
13 years ago Featured

Sad to see such great educators being treated like criminals. Hope they get back in the classroom soon.

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Sarah Hamilton
13 years ago Featured

These teachers are the best thing about that school. My kids have learned so much from them and this is just plain wrong.

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Lisa Kumar
13 years ago Featured

Total incompetence by the district. Everyone sees what is happening here and it needs to stop.

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Jessica Ellis
13 years ago Featured

They have been nothing but amazing to my daughter. Stop ruining good careers over baseless rumors.

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Mike Webster
13 years ago Featured

RIDICULOUS. fix this mess right now.

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Tom Chen
13 years ago Featured

The board has no idea what they are doing. Reinstating them is the only logical choice.