Dear GCSD Families,
On Thursday, March 20, the Guilderland Central School District was informed that a Farnsworth Middle School teacher was arrested by the Guilderland Police Department and charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree stemming from a lengthy investigation that began in 2021.
Upon learning of the arrest, the Guilderland Central School District placed the employee on administrative leave and revoked his access to all GCSD buildings.
The employee was hired by Guilderland in August 2022 and underwent a rigorous review process. This includes the required New York State Department of Education fingerprinting and background check, which the employee cleared at the time without issue.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe and emotionally supportive learning environment for the children at Farnsworth Middle School and all of our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 518-456-6200, ext. 0102 or Principal Michael Laster at (518) 456-6010, ext. 2010.
Sincerely,
Marie Wiles, Ph.D
Superintendent