BURBANK SCHOOLS PRESIDENT QUITS.Byline: Jeannette Jeannette (jənĕt`), city (1990 pop. 11,221), Westmoreland co., SW Pa., a suburb of Pittsburgh; laid out 1888, inc. as a city 1937. Located in a coal and natural gas area, Jeannette produces machinery, plastics, and specialty glass. DeSantis DeSantis is a common surname. Well-known people with this name include:
School board President Joseph Hooven resigned Tuesday, saying he no longer could serve effectively because of the controversy over what he knew about a sexual encounter between a school fund-raiser and a student football player last year. "While I have done nothing wrong, the controversy surrounding sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. me personally is having an adverse effect on the Board of Education," Hooven wrote in a one-page letter submitted to Burbank Superintendent of Schools David Aponik. "For me to continue to serve in the office to which I was elected and strive to clear my name would only detract from detract from verb 1. lessen, reduce, diminish, lower, take away from, derogate, devaluate << OPPOSITE enhance verb 2. the more important business of this school district," he wrote. "I do hope that my action today will allow the district to move ahead and leave this controversy behind." Hooven offered no comment beyond the written statement. Hooven, 52, was elected to the school board in 1993. A small-business owner in Burbank, he previously served as chairman on the Burbank Park and Recreation Board for three years. Former Burbank High School Burbank High School may refer to:
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n. A subordinate committee composed of members appointed from a main committee. subcommittee Noun , said he reported the alleged incident to Hooven in July, and that Hooven told him: "We have to keep it quiet," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. transcripts of his testimony. Hooven issued a statement Friday denying any cover-up. He said he directed Hazelton to report the alleged incident to the proper authorities. Teachers are required by law to report to police or their supervisors any suspected child abuse. As a board member, Hooven was not legally required to file a report. Other board members were careful Tuesday not to accuse ac·cuse v. ac·cused, ac·cus·ing, ac·cus·es v.tr. 1. To charge with a shortcoming or error. 2. To charge formally with a wrongdoing. v.intr. Hooven of wrongdoing wrong·do·er n. One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically. wrong  do , but several praised his decision to resign.
"It is not enjoyable to see anyone exit an elected office this way, but I think he did the right thing," said Denise Lioy Wilcox, one of two school board members on the subcommittee investigating the case. Board member David Nos said: "I think under the circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or he made the best decision for the district. This was a decision he had to make all on his own." Hooven's seat on the board will have to be filled in 60 days by either a board appointment or by a special election. "A special election can be quite costly," said Aponik. "The board will likely appoint someone." Hooven had 15 months left on his term that needs to be filled, he said. Hooven's resignation is the first from the board since 1984, when Robert Bowne resigned to take a seat on the Burbank City Council. Dumm, 50, has been charged with having unlawful sex with a minor. Authorities contend she had sex with the youth July 14 and promised him money for his school's athletic program if he would continue the relationship. Dumm has pleaded not guilty. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22. TEXT OF RESIGNATION Here is the text of Burbank school board President Joseph Hooven's Feb. 13 letter of resignation. Dear Dr. Aponik: I have enjoyed the time I have spent as a member of the Burbank Board of Education. My concern has always been to have the best schools for the children of this city. While I have done nothing wrong, the controversy surrounding me personally is having an adverse effect on the Board of Education. For me to continue to serve in the office to which I was elected and strive to clear my name would only detract from the more important business of this school district. Because of my deep concern for the Burbank schools, its employees, and especially its students, I hereby tender my resignation as a member of the Board effective this date. I do hope that my action today will allow the district to move ahead and leave this controversy behind. I value the wonderful friendships that I have made with many of our fine school personnel. I know that they will continue to do the good work that is going on in this school district. Thank you for your support and your friendship. Sincerely, Joe Hooven CAPTION(S): CHART TEXT OF RESIGNATION (see text) |
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