WE WON!! THE DISTRICT JUST REVERSED THEIR DECISION AND MR. SYMAN IS STAYING FULL TIME AT THE HIGH SCHOOL!! NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR PEOPLE CRUSHED THIS GOAL AND SAVED OUR BAND PROGRAM!! STAY VIGILANT BECAUSE WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP WATCH OVER THE ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS!!
June 20, 2023
Final supporters
Mr. Syman has been an integral part of our school for 12 years. He has not only been a remarkable teacher but a mentor, a guide and an inspiration to countless students over the years. He has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise in his subject area, and has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his students' academic growth and personal development.
To clarify, the Hudson School District has decided that because the class of 2027 is so much smaller than the graduating class of 2023, to cut positions in the Physical Education, Music, and English departments. In the Music department, the Hudson School District has decided to cut band director, Mr. Syman, from his full time position to a half time position.
If his position were to become a half time position, Mr. Syman would not get insurance benefits and his salary would be cut, which would not be enough to accommodate his wife and baby. His options as of now are to either move districts or become the full time middle school band director. If Mr. Syman was to become a full time band director at the middle school, it is likely that a current band director at the middle school would be cut from his position.
The impact of Mr. Syman extends beyond the classroom. He has been actively involved in extracurricular activities such as our jazz ensemble and improvisation ensemble. Mr. Syman has gone above and beyond his duties as a band director and has earned the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues alike. Without him, we would not have the opportunity to participate in such activities. We would also have to remove the recently introduced AP music theory course for which many students have signed up for the upcoming year.
Cutting Mr. Syman would not only be a disservice to the students who would miss out on his teachings but would also negatively affect the morale of the band community. It would be a significant loss to the school, and we would be losing a valuable asset in the band department.
I strongly urge you to sign our petition and encourage the Hudson School District to change their decision and retain Mr. Syman as a Hudson High School band director full time. He is a vital member of our community and his departure would be a significant blow to our school's academic and cultural fabric.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 15, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2023
189 Comments
My daughter is a band student and has been positively impacted by Mr Syman. She is concerned band will not be the same if he is not present next year. Cutting Hudson’s arts programs is not the right way to go if we are attempting to help our teens with epidemic rates of mental health struggles.
Please attain Mr. Syman as the music director at the high school. This reduce music program disruption, keep a valuable person that the students have come to trust. This would also disrupt the Middle school program as well with existing teachers being changed.
After spending 37 years teaching band in Hudson, I can honestly say that Nick Syman is an outstanding music educator. Losing him from the faculty will have a definite impact on the quality of the band program in Hudson.
Mr. Syman started during my freshman year of high school. His lessons in the classroom and out on the football field for marching band will stay with me for my entire life. Cutting him would be a disservice to the Hudson high school community.
Mr. Syman is a wonderful teacher and has been an inspiration to me and many others I know. Some of my fondest memories of Highschool were spent in his Music Theory class and Jazz ensembles mainly because of his drive and enthusiasm. He is an important person in our community and deserves much better than this.
I loved Mr. Syman as my band teacher. And jazz band was a very fun thing to do even though I was only in it for 1 year! He is so talented and all of the kids love him!
A very poor decision on the district’s part. This is a well-established, effective band director who should be retained full time without question.
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WE WON!! THE DISTRICT JUST REVERSED THEIR DECISION AND MR. SYMAN IS STAYING FULL TIME AT THE HIGH SCHOOL!! NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR PEOPLE CRUSHED THIS GOAL AND SAVED OUR BAND PROGRAM!! STAY VIGILANT BECAUSE WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP WATCH OVER THE ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS!!
June 20, 2023
Final supporters
Mr. Syman has been an integral part of our school for 12 years. He has not only been a remarkable teacher but a mentor, a guide and an inspiration to countless students over the years. He has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and expertise in his subject area, and has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to his students' academic growth and personal development.
To clarify, the Hudson School District has decided that because the class of 2027 is so much smaller than the graduating class of 2023, to cut positions in the Physical Education, Music, and English departments. In the Music department, the Hudson School District has decided to cut band director, Mr. Syman, from his full time position to a half time position.
If his position were to become a half time position, Mr. Syman would not get insurance benefits and his salary would be cut, which would not be enough to accommodate his wife and baby. His options as of now are to either move districts or become the full time middle school band director. If Mr. Syman was to become a full time band director at the middle school, it is likely that a current band director at the middle school would be cut from his position.
The impact of Mr. Syman extends beyond the classroom. He has been actively involved in extracurricular activities such as our jazz ensemble and improvisation ensemble. Mr. Syman has gone above and beyond his duties as a band director and has earned the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues alike. Without him, we would not have the opportunity to participate in such activities. We would also have to remove the recently introduced AP music theory course for which many students have signed up for the upcoming year.
Cutting Mr. Syman would not only be a disservice to the students who would miss out on his teachings but would also negatively affect the morale of the band community. It would be a significant loss to the school, and we would be losing a valuable asset in the band department.
I strongly urge you to sign our petition and encourage the Hudson School District to change their decision and retain Mr. Syman as a Hudson High School band director full time. He is a vital member of our community and his departure would be a significant blow to our school's academic and cultural fabric.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
April 15, 2023
Reached 100 supporters
April 13, 2023
189 Comments
Nick Syman must be retained! If this is simply a matter of money, a cut in the athletics program is more appropriate, as music is an academic discipline and athletics is not. Please note: I am a Raiders sports fan.
My daughter is a band student and has been positively impacted by Mr Syman. She is concerned band will not be the same if he is not present next year. Cutting Hudson’s arts programs is not the right way to go if we are attempting to help our teens with epidemic rates of mental health struggles.
Please attain Mr. Syman as the music director at the high school. This reduce music program disruption, keep a valuable person that the students have come to trust. This would also disrupt the Middle school program as well with existing teachers being changed.
After spending 37 years teaching band in Hudson, I can honestly say that Nick Syman is an outstanding music educator. Losing him from the faculty will have a definite impact on the quality of the band program in Hudson.
Mr. Syman started during my freshman year of high school. His lessons in the classroom and out on the football field for marching band will stay with me for my entire life. Cutting him would be a disservice to the Hudson high school community.
Mr. Syman is a wonderful teacher and has been an inspiration to me and many others I know. Some of my fondest memories of Highschool were spent in his Music Theory class and Jazz ensembles mainly because of his drive and enthusiasm. He is an important person in our community and deserves much better than this.
I loved Mr. Syman as my band teacher. And jazz band was a very fun thing to do even though I was only in it for 1 year! He is so talented and all of the kids love him!
A very poor decision on the district’s part. This is a well-established, effective band director who should be retained full time without question.
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Nick Syman must be retained! If this is simply a matter of money, a cut in the athletics program is more appropriate, as music is an academic discipline and athletics is not. Please note: I am a Raiders sports fan.