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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.