The District was notified recently that teacher, Mr. Cory Patterson, has been arrested and charged with four (4) misdemeanors. Upon learning of the allegations that gave rise to these charges, Mr. Patterson was immediately placed on administrative leave and the District has since received his resignation.
Providing a safe learning environment for our students is an utmost priority for the Owen D. Young CSD. Rest assured, we remain committed to protecting the welfare of our students and are deeply troubled by this allegation and its effect on our school community. District counselors and administrators are available to speak with any student who may have been impacted by this matter.
Given that this is a personnel matter and an active investigation by law enforcement, we are unable to comment further. Please direct any questions or further inquiries to the New York State Police.
(Note: This message was shared in a letter sent home to parents of all secondary students.)