superintendent arrested on a DWI charge after being spotted crowd surfing in the stands during a Friday night football gameIn a statement, the Baldwinsville Board of Education said it shared concerns over the actions of Superintendent Jason Thompson, describing his behavior at the Baker High School game as placing"the student body and the community at risk."
The board said it was continuing an investigation alongside local police and would not comment further until it's completed. In the meantime, Thomson has been put on leave, with Joseph DeBarbieri being named acting superintendent effective immediately. "The Board supports Mr. DeBarbieri as he works with students, staff and the community through this challenging time," the statement said.