Amy Watkins

The meeting featured recognition for Winter Scholar Athletes and the Model UN club for their academic and competitive achievements. The Board reviewed a consent agenda and received various reports, including updates on upcoming graduation ceremonies, end-of-year school activities, AP exam completions, the spring arts festival, and field trips related to local ecology. Additionally, the Middle School principal highlighted educational traditions, student achievements, and the school's recognition as a Blue Ribbon School.

This Technology Plan outlines the Millbrook Central School District's strategic direction from 2022 to 2025, detailing current activities, changes, and future goals. Key objectives include aligning technology resources with the district curriculum, ensuring fiscally responsible planning for technology devices and systems, and maintaining a safe and secure digital learning environment. The plan also focuses on enhancing instructional technology, upgrading infrastructure and building systems, and bolstering safety and security measures to foster high levels of student achievement and prepare students for an ever-changing society.

The Board convened to discuss a legal matter in executive session and subsequently resolved to terminate the employment of a teacher following a hearing officer's determination. Additionally, the Board authorized the District Clerk to cast ballots for the election of members to the Board of Cooperative Educational Services and formally approved the administrative budget for the upcoming school year.

The board meeting included a public hearing on the budget, recognition of student achievements in band and chorus, and approval of several administrative and financial items. Key actions included approving small claims assessment review refunds, appointing various staff and coordinators for summer school programs, approving an extension for childcare leave, making co-curricular appointments, and adopting recommendations for special education services. Additionally, the board accepted donations from the Millbrook Educational Foundation and the Shade Tree Committee of the Village of Millbrook for school-related projects.

The meeting included the recognition of student music achievements within the district, specifically honoring participation in All-State, All-County, and music in the parks programs. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the adopted budget for the upcoming school year. The presentation covered the budgeting process, the impact of state aid, and the influence of inflation on operational costs. The board and administration discussed the proposed budget, which was developed in compliance with the state tax cap, and addressed the need for reductions in staffing and expenditures to account for a projected budget deficit.