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Senior Haily Duffy is one such example of the offerings through CVTC, as she attends the virtual business management academy, graduating this spring with an associate’s degree and 84 credits. As part of her academy internship, Duffy put together a new mission and vision statement, bringing it before the board for some tweaks.

Members were impressed with what Duffy created: The mission of Cornell School District is to empower students with growing pathways to success, allowing to create their own learning adventure.

Duffy felt the statement put emphasis that Cornell has on getting students ready for careers and shows that there isn’t just one way that’s accomplished.

“I felt that kind of represents it well,” she said.

She also came up with the vision statement: Inspiring academic freedom!

The board liked both the options Duffy presented – since the statements were overly long, complicated and out-of-date – and adopted the mission and vision language.

Schley felt Duffy embodied what the district offers, whether it’s through transcripted courses, online courses or work releases, which are all up to the student.

“We’re trying to give as much flexibility as we can,” said Schley.

Members also approved the resignation of art teacher Emily Johnson and the hire of assistant baseball coach Vincent Pischke.

Haily Duffy, Cornell senior, spoke to the board of education March 25, about the virtual building proposal she’s working on as part of her business management academy internship. Duffy put a presentation together, stating the options taxpayers have for what they want to see done with the high school building, which included a logo design and creating a survey to send out.

Photo by Ginna Young