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Albion School Board Adopts $8.4M Tax Levy, Finalizes 'Bell-to-Bell' Cell Phone Plan

2025-08-04 · 1468 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved 2025 Tax Warrant totaling $8,449,039 across eight towns (Vote: 7-0).
  • Adopted Policy 5685, setting maximum temperature standards for school buildings.
  • Approved new hire Nicole Mauro as Community School Public Relations Coordinator ($60,000 salary).
  • Hired Matthew Confer as High School Instrumental Teacher.
  • Swore in interim board member David Sidari and member Christopher Kinter.
  • Approved "Bell-to-Bell" cell phone ban FAQ for distribution to families.
  • Authorized Title I funds for summer professional development for staff.
  • Set September 2, 2025, as Back to School Night to address new phone policies.

The Board of Education approved the 2025 tax warrant, levying $8.4 million to support the district's operating budget. Administrators also unveiled the final policy for the upcoming state-mandated cell phone ban, clarifying that even non-smart devices are prohibited during the school day.