In the first of what is hopefully a series of actions to keep the public better informed about goings on with the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education, the board has instituted a policy of having all meetings videotaped by school personnel.
Until now, the board of education neither offers its meetings virtually nor recorded or videotaped them.
John Sierchio, who is a senior at Henry Hudson and lives on Seadrift Avenue, Highlands, brought, set up and operated equipment at last week’s regional board meeting and photographed the entire meeting.
Sierchio, an honors student and student of Michael Boylan’s digital and video class, said after the meeting it was “interesting and exciting” to attend and he was surprised to see so many residents attend board meetings.
While his favorite classes in school are in math, the senior said photography and video have been a hobby of his and he has learned from his classes at Hudson.
In addition to his hobby with video, Sierchio also attends any sports events, as he does the financial reports for several of the Henry Hudson sports teams.
Following graduation, Sierchio is hopeful of continuing learning more and improving on his video and digital techniques as well as going on to college, with an eye on Stevens Institute of Technology.
Superintendent Tara Beams said that personnel are in
the process of processing the video. We intend to have the link ready and published on our district website within 48-72 hours of the meeting.” Dr. Beams added that the TV production teacher is on vacation but will generally handle the upload; however, for this meeting, ” we are working with our outstanding student, John Sierchio, to get this uploaded. We are really hoping to have this completed today or by Monday at the latest. Once it is posted, it will be located here: Board Meeting Recordings on the Henry Hudson Board of Education site.
