LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Moravia Middle School upon the occa-
sion of its third consecutive designation as a New York State Essential
Elements School to Watch

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Moravia Middle School upon the occasion of its third consecutive desig-
nation as a New York State Essential Elements School to Watch; and
WHEREAS, The Essential Elements Schools to Watch program is a state
administered national program which seeks to identify middle grades
schools that adhere to a rigorous set of criteria and are on a pathway
of continuous improvement; each school earning this esteemed designation
holds that honor for three years then must reapply and be reevaluated to
continue the honor of calling itself a School to Watch; and
WHEREAS, Moravia Middle School is dedicated to the young adolescents
it serves, and maintains a commitment to remain on a trajectory of
improvement while implementing the Regents Policy on Middle Level Educa-
tion, and the seven Essential Elements of a Standards Focused Middle
School; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable educational institution has been selected for
this respected title by New York State education leaders in recognition
of its academic excellence, responsiveness to the needs and interests of
young adolescents and its commitment to helping all students achieve at
high levels; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Principal Bruce MacBain, the
students and staff at Moravia Middle School know through experience they
are working and learning in a safe and friendly environment; the
school's impressive achievement is based on the relationships and
respect that have been established between staff, students and each
other; and
WHEREAS, The designation as a New York State Essential Elements School
to Watch has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence
which is the tradition of Moravia Middle School; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Moravia Middle School upon the occasion of its third consecutive
designation as a New York State Essential Elements School to Watch; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bruce MacBain, Principal, Moravia Middle School.