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Albion Elementary Adopts Standards-Based Grading; Marching Band Heads to Chicago

2024-09-09 · 2427 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Adopted new Standards-Based Report Cards for the Elementary School, replacing traditional percentage grades with a 1-3 mastery scale.
  • Approved the first phase of the High School Marching Band trip to Chicago, IL, scheduled for May 1-4, 2025.
  • Approved a $6,000 budget transfer for additional high school supplies.
  • Accepted the resignation of six substitute and staff members, including substitute teachers and cleaners.
  • Appointed Richard Neal as Building Maintenance Worker ($40,000) and Katlyn Ritchey as Custodian ($35,306).
  • Approved the creation of a new Teacher Aide position.
  • Accepted donations of school supply backpacks and a medical tent for the football program.

The Albion Board of Education approved a shift to standards-based report cards for elementary students and granted initial approval for a 2025 marching band trip to Chicago. The Board also addressed several personnel changes and financial transfers during Monday's meeting.