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Albion Schools Bid Farewell to SRO Prawel, Approve New Cell Phone Policy
2025-07-07 · 1897 words
Key Actions & Decisions
- ◆ Adopted Policy 7316: The Board approved the "Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day" policy, waiving the second reading to enact it immediately.
- ◆ Accepted Personnel Resignations: Accepted the resignation of Jeffrey Current (Director of Facilities II) and 3rd-grade teacher Jennifer Manley, effective June 30, 2025.
- ◆ Staff Appointments: Appointed Olivia Borchert as a 3rd-grade teacher; appointed Eric Christiansen as HS Psychologist ($388/day for 90 days); appointed Randy Knaak as Athletic Director Mentor.
- ◆ Approved Future Retirements: Accepted the future retirements of District Treasurer Laura Simboli and Computer Specialist Gregory Staines, effective July 1, 2026.
- ◆ Safety Plan Approval: Approved the 2025-2026 District-Wide School Safety Plan following a 30-day public comment period.
- ◆ FFA Trips: Approved overnight trips for the FFA Winter Leadership Retreat in November 2025 and the Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference in Albany in February 2026.
- ◆ Food Service: Extended the food service contract for the 2025-2026 school year.
- ◆ Board Vacancy: Superintendent Edwards will reach out to former board member David Sidari to fill an empty board seat until the next election.
The Board of Education accepted the resignation of a long-time School Resource Officer and adopted a new policy regulating internet-enabled devices during the school day. The district also approved several staffing changes and upcoming FFA trips.
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