Canon-Mac is Standing Up For Public Education

Joe Zupancic said the Pennsylvania School Boards Association initiative is simple: Get the good news out there about public education.

That’s why he introduced a resolution to support for Stand Up For Education—one that passed by a vote of 6-0 during the ’s meeting Monday.

Directors Zeffie Carroll, Robert Malwitz and Darla Bowman-Monaco were absent.

“The idea was that there needs to be a movement singing the praises of public education,” Zupancic explained to fellow school directors before the vote. “There needs to be an (outpouring) of good publicity.”

The resolution reads in part:

“The Canon-McMillan School District continues to maintain and improve its rigorous academic program with 87.5 percent of all students advanced or proficient in math and 88.5 percent of all students advanced or proficient in reading as measured by the (Pennsylvania State System of Assessment).

“Be it resolved that the Canon-McMillan School District will Stand Up For Public Education and work to create a movement among school board members, administrators, parent/teacher groups, staff, retired teachers, students, taxpayer community, business community leaders, local media, legislators and other public officials.

“Be it further resolved that the Canon-McMillan School District will promote increased awareness of the great successes of our students, teachers and schools and be proactive in sharing the good news about our community schools and create an atmosphere of pride.”