Yesterday, the jury in the Derek Chauvin trial delivered a guilty verdict in the murder case of George Floyd. We are filled with a range of emotions as we process not only this verdict but all other acts of violence against members of marginalized communities in our country that have occurred and continue to take place.

We wanted to give you an update on the Executive Principal search for Salem High School. We received 19 applications for this position and our screening team, through extensive evaluation and interviews, has narrowed the finalists down to four very qualified individuals (one has since chosen not to move forward). The screening team was facilitated by Andre Ravenelle, Executive Director of Teachers21 and was comprised of students, staff, administrators, parents, community partners and other stakeholders. We are excited to welcome and meet the following three finalists during the week of April 26th.

Please be advised of our meal distribution schedule for April vacation. There will be two distribution days - Friday, 4/16/21, we will serve meals for five days at the meal sites and again on the following Wednesday, 4/21/21 for five days of meals. Regular Monday, Wednesday, Friday distribution will resume on Monday, April 26th.