Hen Hud Privately Discusses Marijuana Allegations

Less than a week after announcing an into staff selling marijuana in the Hendrick Hudson High School, the school district board of education held a special meeting to discuss personnel issues.

The board held an executive session last night to discuss “matter of the employment history of a particular person and/or matters leading to promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person,” according to the special meeting agenda. They did not specify who's employment would be discussed.

On Feb. 18 the High School principal James Mackin sent an email to students and parents announcing english teacher Tom Oliva's extended leave of absence effective Feb. 17.

The Hendrick Hudson School District would not comment on or the earlier this week.

After the Board of Education meeting last night, Board president Marion Walsh read the following statement:

“The Board of Education members are deeply saddened, appalled and angered by the allegations that have came to light since last week. We expect all teachers to act as role models for our students. We do know that the alleged actions of a few do not reflect all. These allegations do not define our school district. We have no further comment at this time.”

The state police first investigated the allegations, but turned the investigation over to the school district after two days due to lack of evidence.