IN-Tech Academy, MS/HS 368 is currently at the center of at least four Department of Education investigations and a fifth one was recently closed.
IN-Tech’s former principal, Rose Fairweather-Clunie, is being investigated, although DOE spokeswoman Margie Feinberg refused to comment on why, citing “privacy concerns.”
Although IN-Tech made headlines in June after allegations surfaced that administrators were making students clean toilets as punishment, Ms. Feinberg would only say that the investigation of the former principal is for an “unrelated matter.”
The corporal punishment investigation is ongoing, but centers on another administrator, Ms. Feinberg said. Also under investigation is Dean Jackie Knowles, but in this case too, Ms. Feinberg refused to provide any details.
And that’s not all. The school is also being investigated for two separate incidents that occurred on what appears to be related to an eighth grade class trip to Washington D.C. in November.
One student was beaten and injured during a fight. The incident was investigated and another student was disciplined, Ms. Feinberg said.
Another incident occurred between two students on a bus the school chartered during the trip. Ms. Feinberg said the incident is being investigated and would not comment further.
IN-Tech Principal Yvette Allen declined to comment.
Former principal, Ms. Fairweather-Clunie, announced her retirement on Sept. 20 to the surprise of staff and students alike. She told The Press she waited until one month into the school year to leave because she wanted to make sure things started off smoothly.
Rose Fairweather-Clunie should have been fired long ago! She has taken advantage of a school system that allowed her to run wild, wreaking havoc and turmoil at IN-Tech. She bullied her staff and lied to parents and students on a regular basis! Hopefully the D.O.E. will take away her pension.
DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!!
AND BY THE WAY, WHATS UP WITH THAT RIDICULOUS WIG SHE WEARS? SOMEBODY SHOULD TELL HER TO BUY A MIRROR!!
WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASPIRIN AND ROSE CLUNIE? ASPIRIN WORKS!!
I guess a disgruntled employee can make up stories about a strong principal and get front page coverage in the Riverdale Press. Readers should question the quality of the journalism for which that they are paying.
I just hope that Mr. Jackie Knowles isn't going to get into any trouble because one person that I really look up to and that really gives a shit about the students and where they're going with their lives is him and this is a fact... I would know this because I am a student of 368; If anything the students that were making bad decisions on the Washington D.C trip should know right from wrong and how to act. .. It's not the chaperones fault that they were acting stupid; they have to watch them yeah of course thats given but the students were the ones who made the stupid decision so therefore they should be the ones responsible enough to know that they're wrong for what they did. I know this school isn't the best and people do make mistakes but I think that this school is better than a lot inside the Bronx. Maybe people should focus their attention more on those other schools.
I am a parent of one of the senior's in In-tech Academy 368 and I wanna say that as far as the students cleaning toilets Im totaly againt's it. It was an inappropriate disciplinary action of the Principals part and iI am happy to see her go. She is abusive to staff and parents I have seen and heard it first hand. As far as Mr. Knowles. The man is an Icon among his students. Mr. Knowles should be given the highest award he shows no preference and cares deeply for all the kids and values every parents opinion as well as very respectful. LEAVE MR KNOWLES ALONE!!!!! he is a blessing and we will petition against any action brought against him! My Kid is off to College because Mr. Knowles Cares!
MAYBE THE CHAPERON'S SHOULDN'T HAVE SWITCHED THEIR ROOMS TO ANOTHER FLOOR, AWAY FROM THE STUDENTS THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SUPERVISING! "It's not the chaperones fault that they were acting stupid" 13 YEAR OLD CHILDREN NEED SUPERVISION!
AS FAR AS CLUNIE IS CONCERNED SHE WAS AN INCOMPETENT,EGO MANICAL TYRANT WHO WAS DISPISED BY HER STAFF AND HER PEERS. I'VE HEARD HORROR STORIES ABOUT THIS WOMAN FROM NUMEROUS STAFF AND PARENTS!
Well actually for your information the only "incidents" that this article mentioned was the incident on the bus and what happened on the bus with the kid getting beat up.... What kind of respect does the young lady have for herself for giving oral sex to another student on the bus? What the hell was going through her mind? I mean c'mon they're 13 years old but they have to have some kind of common sense... Like really? and for the student that got beat up and injured? that happened on the bus too. These students should know how to control themselves. You have no clue about what your talking about you don't go to the school... you have no experience for yourself; your only going by what other people tell you.
Talk with facts not gossip ... .What are these children learning at home?
You need to address the parents. All of that starts at home.