Board Discusses Schedule For Workshop Evaluations

The Mount Markham Central School District Board of Education met Tuesday night to discuss new business.

Mt. Markham Central School District Lauren Crisman introduced Ex-Officio Student Boardmember Grace Assisi and gave a heartfelt thank you to the Board for School Board Appreciation Week.

Crisman recapped September's events across the school buildings, beginning with Fire Prevention week.

The Middle School Administration is researching grants for Students with Disabilities and Special Education Services about curriculum standards.

A food services grant was approved for a third meal at the Elementary School.

Boardmember Kate Entwistle led a discussion about policy #2307: Board Self-Evaluation.

The Board held a discussion about scheduling self-evaluation workshops.

MMCSD Board President Jay Kulczak suggested changing the workshop schedule to every other year.

The Board held a short discussion about scheduling the workshops yearly, every other year, or as needed.

The Rural Schools Association Winter Conference is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 in Saratoga.

Crisman discussed the upcoming events in the District such as the Fall Athletics postseasons, Trunk or Treat for Halloween, a Speech and Debate Tournament, and the high school drama production.

Assisi spoke briefly about the Honor Hall possibly ordering a television.

The Board approved a resolution approving the Sept. 23 meeting minutes.

The Board approved a resolution approving the recommended actions on financial matters.

The Board approved a resolution amending the salary of John Huther from salary step eight to salary step nine. ...