The Hilton Central School District plans to commission an outside review of its operations in the wake ofelementary school principal Kirk Ashton's arrest onsex abuse charges. Revelations of the abuse has prompted questions about how it could have continued for years, as it did. Before coming to Hilton schools, Ashton worked forRush-Henrietta Central School District between 1996 and 2004at Vollmer Elementary in Henrietta and atLeary Elementary in Rush. This position requires the Civil Service title of Office Clerk III, . Tina MacIntyre-Yee, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Anyone who applies for a teaching certificate must undergo a background check, but simply having a criminal record would not be an automatic disqualifier. In addition, the District has been working closely with the Bivona Child Advocacy Center throughout the investigation and will continue to do so.". 4.5 Baths. Kirk Ashton, principal at Northwood Elementary School of the Hilton Central School Disrict, is accused of sexually abusing at least 11 students, with offenses . Listed by Tyrone Player II EXP Realty LLC. The former principal of the Northwood Elementary School in the Hilton Central School District has been convicted of 46 counts against him, including court of sexual conduct against a child in the 2nd degree; sexual abuse in the 1st degree and endangering the welfare of a child. He resigned months after the suspension. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. We develop self-directed, life-long learners who think critically and creatively and function as caring, responsible, productive citizens. The teachers did not say they suspected abuse, but just found Ashton to be odd in his demeanor, according to the prosecutors. 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This page is maintained by the district communications director according to the web publishing guidelines of the Hilton Central School District. The townhome has a real wood fireplace, washer and dryer, new kitchen cabinet doors, and a really nice back deck overlooking a lagoon. The independent policies, procedures of practicesreview aims "to ensure nothing like this ever happens again," said district spokeswoman Grace Scism. This is a 12 month, 7.5 hour/day position to support Assistant Principal and school clerical work. Prosecutors say the victims, all boys, were between the ages of 8 and 12, and the allegations date from the past four years. "These victims showed incredible resiliency that we hope will benefit them in their continued journey of recovery.". To learn more about the Hilton Central School District's Road to Recovery Sexual Abuse Prevention Action Plan, visit: Hilton.k12.ny.us/RoadtoRecovery. See Twitter profile, Phone, Fax, Website and more for this business. Federal lawsuits are now in mediation. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges Wednesday; he now is jailed in Niagara County. Helmer Nature Center. Ashton, 51,was charged withsix counts offirst-degree sexual abuse and five counts ofsecond-degree course of sexual conduct, both felonies, and nine counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, according to the New York State Police. ROCHESTER, N.Y. Guilty on 46 of 50 counts. This coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Chase said that representatives from Bivona Child Advocacy Center had just completededucational programming at the school just before the March 26 call, "which likely resulted in people coming forward.". Redfin checked: 7 minutes ago (Mar 2, 2023 at 12:03am) A principal in the Hilton Central School District who has been accused of sexually abusing multiple students has resigned his position. The most recent civil lawsuit was filed in federal court on Tuesday. Northwood Elementary School principal Kirk Ashton's wife Elizabeth Bridget Ashton is the superintendent of the Honeoye Central School District in Ontario County. Instead, the children ended up being victims of sexual abuse by their principal, Renzi said. $144. Hilton Central School District isauthorizedbythe International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer the, Culturally Responsive - Sustaining Education, Rules of Conduct & Standard Operating Procedures, Learning Support Services/Special Education, The Consortium on Trauma, Illness & Grief in Schools, Keeping Kids Safe in School Zones & at Bus Stops, Academic Eligibility Policy for Extracurricular Activities, NYS Public High School Athletic Association, Online Sports Re-Certification Parent/Guardian Tutorial, Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, Road to Recovery Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Action Plan. This is a 12 month, 7.5 hour/day position to support Assistant Principal and school clerical work. Dale joined the Elba Central School District as superintendent in November 2018. charged with sexually abusing nine students on Wednesday evening, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hilton, N.Y. Kelley O'Connell-Byrne, assistant principal of Village Elementary School, has been placed on administrative leave, the Hilton Central School District announced in a message sent . In 2004, Spillman completed her . John F. Hadden-?-1968 (unknown, named Acting District Principal of Byron-Bergen Central . Police say the Bivona Child Advocacy Center was conducting a program at the school in March and they believe that provided an opporunity for the allegations to be reported. A.B., B.S. Some questioned the regulation that will limit the sentence to two decades. We develop self-directed, life-long learners who think critically and creatively and function as caring, responsible, productive citizens. Both are D violent felonies. Our Read More, Please take a few minutes to view our 18th Read More, Please take a few minutes to view our Read More. $868. Mr. Patrick McGee is the superintendent. Here's why, Investigation ongoing: Hilton elementary students sexually abused during school hours, authorities say, Sex abuse case: Hilton principal Kirk Ashton accused of sexually abusing students. For Hilton Central School District Superintendent Casey Kosiorek, . The regulation is dictated by the lower level felonies with Ashton's convictions. Northwood Elementary School principal Kirk Ashton is accused of sexually abusing at least nine students, with offenses dating back several years. Felony conviction: Past felony didn't preclude Kirk Ashton from remaining Hilton principal. Ashton was charged . Major Barry Chase said that all of the alleged sexual abuse connected to the current chargesoccurred within the school building during school hours over the last four years. "I think that you have a large component of the district that is in support of the steps the district has taken," he said. The Hilton Central School District plans to commission an outside review of its operations in the wake of elementary school principal Kirk Ashton's arrest on sex abuse charges. MLS # The Hilton Central School District is accepting applications for Full-Time Bus Driver opportunities for the 2022-23 school year. "No matter where you are in the situation, you thought you knew Mr. ft. 200 Hilton Ave #46, Hempstead, NY 11550 $383,300 MLS# H6222994 Welcome to Atrium Plaza in Hempstead, NY. None of the former students were in the courtroom Monday, but their families were there, and sat silently as the 50 counts against Ashton were read. Authorities say the charges against Principal Kirk Ashton, 51, include five felony counts of first-degree sex . Hilton Central School District is working in Other accommodation, Education activities. What we know now. However, users may still send email via the directory (see below). SuperintendentCasey Kosiorek's statement on Ashton's charges read in part: "I want to assure you that the District has been cooperating fully with the State Police. Kirk Ashton deliberately used his position of power to prey on the endless supply of little boys at Northwood Elementary School, said Assistant District Attorney Sara Vanstrydonck. Kirk Ashton, the former principal of Northwood Elementary School in the Hilton Central School District accused of sexually abusing 26 students, was found guilty For Sale: 2 beds, 1 bath 1296 sq. HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) An elementary school principal in the Hilton Central School District was charged with a list of felony counts Wednesday night, accused of sexually abusing students. According to New York State Police,the victims, all boys, are between the ages of eightand 12. In addition, all grade 11 students take IB English and IB History of the Americas. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. "An elementary principal is a rock star," Kosiorek said in an interview Monday. Ned Dale. Culturally Responsive - Sustaining Education, Rules of Conduct & Standard Operating Procedures, Learning Support Services/Special Education, The Consortium on Trauma, Illness & Grief in Schools, Keeping Kids Safe in School Zones & at Bus Stops, Academic Eligibility Policy for Extracurricular Activities, NYS Public High School Athletic Association, Online Sports Re-Certification Parent/Guardian Tutorial, Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act, Road to Recovery Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Action Plan, Capital Project Community Information Meeting - Mar. "This was almost like a case study in grooming," VanStrydonck said after the sentencing. Sean Lahman is a watchdog reporter for the Democrat & Chronicle, part of the USA Today Network. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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