Churchville-Chili Central School District
Encyclopedia
The Churchville-Chili Central School District (CCCSD) is a public school district
in Monroe County, New York
, near Rochester
. It serves approximately 4250 students in grades K
through 12 from the towns of Chili
, Ogden
and Riga
, and from the village of Churchville
with 906 employees and an operating budget of $68,755,030 (~$16,189 per student).
The average class size is 19-24 students and the student-teacher ratio
is 11:1 (elementary), 12:1 (middle-high school).
On June 13, 2007, the Board of Education appointed Dr. Pamela W. Kissel as the Superintendent of Schools
, effective July 2007.
Current board members (May 2010) are:
. The claims were investigated by the District and found to be unfounded; an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
complaint was settled. In December 2006, Spadafora retired and the Board named Phillip W. Langton as acting superintendent. On June 13, 2007, the Board named former CCCSD student Pamela Kissel as Superintendent. Kissel was the assistant superintendent for instruction and support for the Monroe BOCES
2 and, prior to that, principal at Penfield High School
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
in Monroe County, New York
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
, near Rochester
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
. It serves approximately 4250 students in grades K
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
through 12 from the towns of Chili
Chili, New York
Chili is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 28,625 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.The Town of Chili was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Riga....
, Ogden
Ogden, New York
Ogden is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 19,856 at the 2010 census.The Erie Canal passes through the Town of Ogden.-Geography:...
and Riga
Riga, New York
Riga is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,590 at the 2010 census.The Town of Riga is southwest of the City of Rochester on the western border of the county...
, and from the village of Churchville
Churchville, New York
Churchville is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. According to the 2000 census, the population is 1,887. The village is named after Samuel Church, an early settler....
with 906 employees and an operating budget of $68,755,030 (~$16,189 per student).
The average class size is 19-24 students and the student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio
Student-teacher ratio refers to the number of teachers in a school or university with respect to the number of students who attend the institution. For example, a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 indicates that there are 10 students for every one teacher...
is 11:1 (elementary), 12:1 (middle-high school).
On June 13, 2007, the Board of Education appointed Dr. Pamela W. Kissel as the Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent (education)
In education in the United States, a superintendent is an individual who has executive oversight and administration rights, usually within an educational entity or organization....
, effective July 2007.
Board of education
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 9 members. Members serve rotating 3-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.Current board members (May 2010) are:
- Sheryl Johnson - President
- Kathleen Dillon - Vice President
- Thomas Smithgall
- Cubby Chalmers
- Michael Iacucci
- Leon Tucker
- Cheryl Repass
- Kevin Naughton
- Gary Lawniczak
Schools
The District operates seven schools for grades K-12 across the district.- Chestnut Ridge Elementary School (K-4)
- Churchville Elementary School (K-4)
- Fairbanks Road Elementary School (K-4)
- Middle School (5-8)
- Ninth Grade Academy (9) - located in Junior High School building
- Senior High School (10-12)
Notable alumni
- Tim ReddingTim ReddingTimothy James Redding is an American professional baseball pitcher, who is currently a free agent. He has also pitched for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, and New York Mets.-Biography:...
(1996), professional baseball player - Bernie VoorheisBernie VoorheisBernard "Bernie" Voorheis played professional basketball for the Rochester Royals, appearing in eight games in 1946, a year in which the team won the National Basketball League championship....
(1938), professional basketball player - Renée FlemingRenée FlemingRenée Fleming is an American soprano specializing in opera and lieder. Fleming has a full lyric soprano voice.Fleming has performed coloratura, lyric, and lighter spinto soprano repertoires. She has sung roles in Italian, German, French, Czech, and Russian, aside from her native English. She also...
, professional vocalist
Bird's Eye Images
Student performance
In 2008, 84% of fourth graders and 61% of eighth graders met or exceeded New York State reading standards. 89% of fourth graders and 87% of eighth graders met or exceeded math standards. 90% of students graduated with a high school diploma, meeting the state-wide standard of 55%.Superintendent
In 2005, some district members accused Superintendent Annemarie Spadafora of sexual harassmentSexual harassment
Sexual harassment, is intimidation, bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In some contexts or circumstances, sexual harassment is illegal. It includes a range of behavior from seemingly mild transgressions and...
. The claims were investigated by the District and found to be unfounded; an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is an independent federal law enforcement agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination. The EEOC investigates discrimination complaints based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, perceived intelligence,...
complaint was settled. In December 2006, Spadafora retired and the Board named Phillip W. Langton as acting superintendent. On June 13, 2007, the Board named former CCCSD student Pamela Kissel as Superintendent. Kissel was the assistant superintendent for instruction and support for the Monroe BOCES
Board of Cooperative Educational Services
In 1948, the New York State Legislature created the Boards of Cooperative Educational Services to provide school districts with a program of shared educational services.-History:...
2 and, prior to that, principal at Penfield High School
Penfield High School
Penfield High School is a public high school located in Penfield, New York, a suburb of Rochester, New York. It offers a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9-12. The principal is Dr...
.