MONDAY, March 8 @ 7 PM

Featured presenters: Gerard Wenzke and Van White, Esq

 Mr. White and Mr. Wenzke will lead an in-depth dialogue on the pedagogic, economic and political purpose of mayoral control of the RCSD. The speakers will present points and counter points over 15 mins each with a focus on kids and teacher performance, transactional efficiency, and the cost-benefit. The audience will be invited to share perspectives during the 60 min Q&A segment with the speakers. Come prepared to talk on all things hot and salient to urban education.

Location – 728 University Ave.
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM –
Free and open to the public, suggested donation of $5 requested. No one turned away.

van whiteAbout Van White

Van is an attorney and maintains a civil law practice focused on medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil and human rights violations.  Van was elected to the Rochester City School Board in January 2007 where he serves as Vice President and on numerous committees.  White’s children have graduated or are enrolled in a District school.

Gerry WenzkeAbout Gerard Wenzke

Gerry retired as CEO of First Niagara Risk Management in 2008. Gerry serves on the boards of the Lakeside Healthcare System, the Epilepsy Foundation, the Finger Lakes Healthcare 2020 Performance Commission and the Rochester Education and Literacy Commission. Gerry and his wife Caryl reside in Mendon and have three children and one grandchild.

This event is sponsored by the New York State Council for the Humanities.
Rochester City School District teachers get professional develpment credit – 2 hrs

 

 

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