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Thursday, January 31, 2013

School Directors Honored During School Board Recognition Month

Pennsylvania School Boards Association says this month is a time to spotlight the contributions of public school board members.

Superintendent Patrick O'Toole recognized Monday the volunteer work of the Upper St. Clair School Board elected officials. Pennsylvania School Boards Association declared January as School Director Recognition Month, a time to spotlight the contributions of public school board members. "The thing that excites me the most is everyone is always thinking about how to improve education for kids," said Buffy Hasco, school director. "It's been very rewarding for me," said Harry Kunselman, school director. "Public schools are going through transformations ... I still believe Upper St. Clair does public education the right way and hope we can be an example for others." "The school district is the township's most critical asset," said Louis …

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

USC School Board Fills Vacancy

Buffy Hasco will be the new Upper St. Clair School Board member.

The Upper St. Clair School Board appointed Buffy Hasco Monday night to fill the unexpired term of member Bruce Kerman, who died last month. The board interviewed five candidates for about two hours and deliberated for another hour before taking a vote. After nominations, the board narrowed down the field to four candidates. Members then voted for their top two candidates, which resulted in a second place tie. Again, members voted for their top two candidates using only three of the candidates, narrowing the final vote down to candidates Hasco and Patrick Hewitt. School Board President Rebecca Stern and board members Amy Billerbeck, Harry Kunselman, Louis Mafrice and Angela Petersen voted for Hasco's nomination. School Board Vice President …

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