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ALBANY, N.Y. (February 10, 2010)
-- The City School District of Albany
Board of Education elected Edith Leet as its newest member Feb. 10,
filling the position vacated when Mark Barth, Ph.D., resigned at the end
of January.
The board approved the appointment during a
special meeting at Academy Park, selecting her from among six candidates
who volunteered to fill the position. All six made presentations to the
board during its Feb. 4 meeting at Albany High School.
"I am a life-long advocate of education and
an ardent supporter of the Albany public schools," Ms. Leet said in her
letter of interest to the board. "I have been a volunteer in the
district for many years and in many capacities. I am also an active
volunteer in several other organizations that give me numerous contacts
in the wider community and a broad perspective on the resources and
possibilities available to our children."
Ms. Leet ran unsuccessfully for the board in
2008, earning 5,507 votes in the city-wide election. Daniel Egan, the
current board president, and Rose Brandon, the current secretary, were
elected at that time.
The mission of the City School District of
Albany is to educate and nurture all students to be
responsible citizens, critical thinkers and lifelong learners to
successfully compete in the global community by providing an
academically rigorous and safe environment in partnership with parents,
students and the community. The district serves approximately 8,400 students in 16
elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood
schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as
well as other innovative academic opportunities for students.
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