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Albion Board Approves New Administrative Roles, Student-Led Business Serves Up Success

2025-05-12 · 4196 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved appointment of Bradley Lehman as Director of Student Services ($105,000 salary) effective July 1, 2025.
  • Approved appointment of Lauren Kinard as Athletic Director/Assistant Principal ($85,000 salary) effective May 27, 2025.
  • Approved removal and immediate re-appointment of Giuseppe Navarra as Technology Coordinator ($66,946 salary).
  • Accepted resignations from Middle School 6th Grade Teacher Cathy Schmitt and School Counselor Julianne McGrath, effective June 30.
  • Approved appointments for 2025 Summer Camp Program, including swim instructors, lifeguards, and sports clinic coaches.
  • Hired James Michael Beach as a 3rd-year summer cleaner for the Technology department ($15.50/hour).
  • Adopted new Board Guidelines and Orientation Manual to be reviewed annually.
  • Heard a presentation on "Eagles Express," a student-operated coffee and breakfast service.

The Albion Board of Education appointed a new Director of Student Services and Athletic Director while approving over 50 summer staff positions. Students also showcased the "Eagles Express," a successful coffee and breakfast business teaching real-world skills.

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People
Mickey Edwards (Albion CSD Superintendent) Jennifer Ashbery (Albion High School Principal) Wayne Wadhams (President, Albion CSD Board of Education) Brad Pritchard (Albion Middle School Principal) Angela Conway (Albion Elementary School Principal) Jami Allport (Village Trustee) Rebecca Manfreda (Albion CSD Assistant Superintendent for Instruction) Gregory Bennett (Deputy Mayor, Village of Albion) Lauren Kinard (Albion CSD Athletic Director)