Some New Milford High School students planned a walk out and protest today over Principal Raymond Manka resigning at the end of the school year. The student organizers asked their peers to wear school colors, green and white, and to walk out after 1st period. The students were reminded by organizers to be respectful and go back inside if asked to do so by administrators. Their plan was to walk out until the end of 2nd period.
The reason for his resignation has not been publicly announced.
Meanwhile a phone message was sent out last night by Superintendent Alishia DiCorpo about the walk out. She says while they understand it's an emotional time, they want to ensure student safety. DiCorpo noted that there are several ongoing construction project near Route 7, where students may convene. She noted that the Police Department has been alerted to the walk out.
A petition is also circulating by parents calling for DiCorpo's resignation. The petition to the New Milord Board of Education garnered more than 1,600 signatures as of this morning. They are asking for a vote of no confidence. It says during her 18 month tenure, 10 administrative members of the New Milford School District have left, including the Director of Facilities, Information Technology Director , Human Resources Director, the previous New Milford High School Principal and Schaghticoke Middle School Principal.
