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Albion Board Appoints New Member, Considers Term Limits and Adopts Civic Readiness Platform

2025-01-13 · 1891 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • David Sidari was appointed to the Board of Education to fill a vacancy until the May 20, 2025 election.
  • An Ad Hoc Committee recommended changing Board terms from five years to three years; the full Board will vote in February.
  • The Board approved the "Local Civics" platform to track high school students for the Seal of Civic Readiness and other graduation seals.
  • The Board accepted the retirement of Instrumental Music Teacher Greg Martillotta, effective Sept. 12, 2025.
  • Several personnel changes were approved, including the resignation of Special Education Teacher Sarah White and the appointment of Ocie Bennett, Jr. as Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach.
  • Professional development funding for 42 staff members was approved at a rate of $25/hour.
  • Elementary students Moses Taylor, Jr. (Leadership) and Mackenzie Gilbert (Character) were recognized with awards.

The Board of Education appointed David Sidari to a vacant seat and reviewed proposals to shorten Board terms from five to three years. The district also approved a new platform to track student progress toward civic readiness seals.

Topics
Village Budget & Tax Levy Police & Public Safety Comprehensive Plan Update
People
Mickey Edwards (Albion CSD Superintendent) Jennifer Ashbery (Albion High School Principal) Wayne Wadhams (President, Albion CSD Board of Education) Rebecca Manfreda (Albion CSD Assistant Superintendent for Instruction) Kurt Schmitt (Albion Zoning Board of Appeals / CSD Board member)