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5. PRESENTATIONS A. Spring Athletics – Mrs. Lauren Kinard, Athletic Director and Spring Athletes Mrs. Lauren Kinard, Athletic Director expressed her gratitude as she reviewed the sports season with the Board. She thanked e…

Mrs. Ashbery, High School Principal reiterated the 2025-2026 Building Goals for the High School with the Board. Academic (Math) – By June 30, 2026 students taking Algebra I will increase their proficiency of target learning standards through the…

2026. A spreadsheet was shared the standard and topic, score achieved and growth that was made. Academic (ELA) – By June 30, 2026 students will strengthen their writing proficiency through direct instruction and practice of The Writing Revolu…

Mrs. Weller added that the Stars of Tomorrow is a great event. It is great to see the achievements of the students. Mrs. Ashbery added that ACS placed in the Top 10 outstanding schools. E. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Report …

9. ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mrs. Weller shared that she attended the National Technical Honor Society Induction. Mrs. Weller also participated in the Mission, Vision and Value Committee…

Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery, High School Principal shared an update with the Board on the Leader in Me Launch. In June 2025 the High School faculty and staff trained in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In September 2025 the High School administered…

➢ Culture: We seek to create a culture where everyone is heard, included and represented by faculty, peers and the community. We seek to increase involvement and enthusiasm through events and leadership opportunities. ➢ Lead…

Mr. Pritchard, Middle School Principal highlighted the work Justin Rodland, one of the new 6th grade teachers has been doing. Justin brought Egypt to life for the students in his history classes. Justin dressed up as a Pharaoh and demonstrated the mu…

4. CORRESPONDENCE - None 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Building Goals – Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery Mr. Brad Pritchard Mrs. Angela Conway

Mrs. Ashbery presented about the building goals for the High School to be completed by June 30, 2026. She said the first is Academic, focusing on Math. Our recent Regents data shows we need some more efforts in the Algebra 1 area. This exam is requir…

B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Reports were submitted for Board Members’ review. Mrs. Ashbery informed the board that the first concert of the year is on October 28th, which is normally the Veteran’s Day concert but it is a little…

9. BOE PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mrs. Weller, stated that there was nothing to report this month but she did inquire about Genesee Valley School Board training and asked if Mr. Edwards c…

She also reported on the new Internet Enabled Device Ban and well it has been going without the use of cell phones. Mrs. Taylor asked her to elaborate on the Internet Enabled Device Ban and Mrs. Ashbery stated that they extended the bell a few minut…

C. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Edwards invited the Building Principals present at the meeting to share information with the Board regarding the Bell to Bell Committee Meeting that had recently been held. High School Principal, Mrs. Ashb…

Superintendent Edwards discussed with the Board options for filling the empty Board seat. Mrs. Weller has reached out to Mr. David Sidari, the last Board Member who left. He has been asked to consider filling the empty seat until the next Board elec…

Mr. Knaak shared that spring had presented challenges with rain being the most challenging. Newfane had played on the sixth rescheduled date. He thanked the Bus Garage staff, grounds staff, parents and students for a great season. He thanked the B…

Social-Emotional Learning – The Albion Middle School will begin the implementation of Leader in Me by completing the following throughout the 2024-25 school year: ▪ Survey (staff, students, parents) ▪ Establish a Lighthouse Team ▪ Traini…

Faculty Meeting PD • Providing feedback to student writing • Sentence level strategies from The Writing Revolution Instruction – By June 30, 2025, all high school teachers will be trained in and implementing elements of Explicit Instruction as …

People. This will include: ➢ Developing proficiency with the 7 Habits/Leader In Me vocabulary ➢ Deepen understanding of the 7 Habits through training on the practices associated with each habit Mrs. Ashbery shared with the Board that be…

9. BOE PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wayne Wadhams did not have anything new to report. Superintendent Edwards reminded the Board that there will be a Board of Education Retreat on S…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. New York State FFA Convention Public Speech – Miss Aubrey Bruning Mr. Pritchard shared that Miss Bruning was not available to present at the Board Meeting this evening. The presentation will be rescheduled for a fu…

Board President, Mr. Wadhams reminded the Board that the Superintendent Evaluations are due back to Ms. Ishmael by Friday, May 16th. Board President, Mr. Wadhams shared that the undefeated ACS Boys’ Track team has a meet scheduled at Ne…

9. BOE PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wadhams reported that on March 19th he and Mr. Schmitt attended the Bus Drivers’ Appreciation breakfast. On March 20th he attended the Middle School…

9. ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wadhams shared that he attended the Genesee Valley School Boards Association President’s Meeting at the end of February. A NYSSBA representative spoke regarding Ex…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. Academic Focus – Mid-Year Report on Building Goals Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery, Mr. Brad Pritchard and Mrs. Angela Conway Mrs. Angela Conway, Elementary School Principal reiterate…

Writing – By June 2025, Albion Middle School will increase the percentage of students receiving full credit on 2 pt. questions based on NYS ELA writing benchmarks. Mr. Pritchard shared that teachers continue to work on grammar, punctuation skil…

Mrs. Ashbery shared the Explicit Teaching Gradual Release of Responsibility Model. There are sixteen elements of Explicit Instruction but staff will be strategically targeting two of the Elements of Explicit Instruction; 1) Focus instruction on cr…

People. This will include: ➢ Developing proficiency with the 7 Habits/LIM vocabulary ➢ Deepen understanding of the 7 Habits through training on the practices associated with each habit Mrs. Ashbery shared a diagram of the Principles of Effectiv…

2025. The new law requires a student representative on all school boards that have a high school and all BOCES. Student board members will not be able to vote or attend executive sessions, nor can they attend meetings that are not open to the publ…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. Academic Focus – Local Civics Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery, High School Principal, shared a presentation with the Board on Local Civics. She reviewed the New York State Education Depa…

Mr. Wadhams shared that the following Saturday the Orleans Niagara School Boards Association will be holding their Legislative Breakfast in Niagara Falls. B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Reports were submitted for B…

9. ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wadhams shared that on November 7th he attended the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony with Mrs. Ashbery and Superintendent Edwards at the Orleans/Niag…

B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Reports were submitted for Board Members’ review. Mrs. Ashbery, High School Principal, gave a shout out to the FFA noting it is an incredible program. She shared that the students created th…

Mr. Wadhams noted an additional topic at the convention was Attendance. The Schenectady School District has hired an attendance specialist, someone whose main function is to address chronic absenteeism. This person was hired through Civil Service.…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. Strategic Plan Presentation – Dr. Marla Iverson (Zoom) Superintendent, Mickey Edwards introduced Dr. Marla Iverson to the Board. Dr. Iverson works with the Warner Center for Professional Development…

Social-Emotional Learning – The Albion Middle School will begin the implementation of Leader in Me by completing the following throughout the 2024-25 school year: ▪ Survey (staff, students, parents) ▪ Establish a Lighthouse Team ▪ Traini…

People. This will include: ➢ Developing proficiency with the 7 Habits/LIM vocabulary ➢ Deepen understanding of the 7 Habits through training on the practices associated with each habit Mrs. Ashbery explained to the Board that the Elementary Sch…

Mr. Wadhams shared that at 4:00 pm today he attended the ribbon cutting for the new Book Vending Machine. He was very impressed and requested a thank you letter be sent to the PTA for their work in obtaining this for our students. Mr. Wadhams s…

9. ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wadhams reiterated information that he had previously shared with the Board regarding his attendance at the Rural Schools Association Conference in Lake Placid. He note…

Mrs. Ashbery if they had any questions or concerns. Superintendent Edwards shared that we are not the pioneers of no cell phones in school. Various districts such as the City of Rochester, Greece and Brockport have banned cell phones in school. …

Mr. Brad Pritchard, Middle School Principal reiterated the 2023-2024 Building Goals for the Middle School with the Board. Literacy - SMART Goal: By June 30, 2024, we will increase the number of middle school students reading on grade level by…

given. It is early this year (next year three exams will be given early) and on June 14th, the remaining exams will be given. Results for these exams will be shared at a later date. Instruction – By June 30, 2024, high school teachers will enh…

9. BOE PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wayne Wadhams was absent from the meeting. B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Reports were submitted for Board Members’ review.…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. Academic Focus – High School Diplomas – Seals and Pathways – Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery High School Principal, Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery, reviewed The Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures with the Board. The Blue…

➢ Provide exemptions from diploma assessment requirements for students with significant cognitive disabilities and major life events and extenuating circumstances ➢ Pursue regulatory changes to allow the discretion to confer high school degrees p…

9. BOE PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wadhams reported that on April 10th he attended the BOCES Annual Meeting where they discussed the budget and program enrollment. On April 11th Mr. …

Mrs. Ashbery also noted that plans are being made to hold Graduation on the football field on June 28th at 7:00 pm. There are also options being considered in case of rain; graduation could potentially be held on the rain date in the Middle School…

expressed gratitude to Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery and Mr. Brad Pritchard for their administrative support as well. Ms. LaSpina noted that out of the 64 Varsity winter athletes, 96.88% were passing with a 65% or above; only two athletes scored lower.…

the Governor proposed significant cuts to education. The Senate/Assembly’s one house budget proposal restores the cuts. On March 20th Mr. Wadhams attended the Middle School Literacy Night. It was well attended and people were very engaged…

4. PRESENTATIONS A. Academic Focus – Mid-Year Report on Building Goals Mrs. Angela Conway, Mr. Brad Pritchard Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery Mrs. Angela Conway, Elementary School Princ…