Jamie Sweeney

The Hammond Central School Three-Year Technology Plan for 2025-2028 focuses on upgrading the district's network infrastructure, rotating and upgrading technology devices, and implementing the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. The plan aims to enhance wireless access, replace student Chromebooks and staff desktop computers with laptops, and establish cybersecurity procedures. It also includes a proposed budget for Chromebooks, laptops, office desktops, classroom items, infrastructure items, and software subscriptions.

The Hammond Central School District's 2018-2021 Instructional Technology Plan focuses on three main goals: providing students with state-of-the-art technology tools to enhance career readiness; upgrading technology integration into Next Generation Standards; and enhancing student safety through a new integrated security system. The plan details action steps for each goal, including professional development for staff, curriculum alignment, and budget allocation. Evaluation methods include student surveys, administrative observations, and staff feedback. The plan also addresses NYSED initiatives by outlining support for students with disabilities and English Language Learners, and promoting culturally responsive instruction.

The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) project aims to improve policies, practices, and environments for physical activity and nutrition in schools within St. Lawrence County. The strategy involves assessing and improving policies aligned with Local School Wellness Policy (LWP) requirements; establishing comprehensive school physical activity programs; and increasing access to healthy foods. The project provides technical assistance, professional development, and funding for equipment and resources to support implementation. The project also extends to community settings, focusing on physical activity and nutrition policies in early care and education, food service guidelines in worksites, and community planning for active transportation.

The board meeting covered several key topics, including the establishment of reserves for the NYS Employees Retirement System and the NYS Teachers Retirement System, with corresponding fund transfers. The meeting also included the approval of the 2020-2022 AIS/RTI Intervention Plan, the 2020-2021 Professional Development Plan, an updated Title I Parent and Family Engagement policy, and the appointment of a new Athletic Director. Other agenda items included approval of a JUUL agreement, acceptance of a resignation, and the appointment of a chairperson for the 2020-21 Budget Vote. Personnel matters were discussed in executive session.

The meeting covered several key topics, including the approval of the Treasurer's Report and Student Activities Report, the appointments of fall coaches for various sports (soccer), the appointment of election inspectors, the approval of a retirement letter, the nomination of a candidate for Area 6 Board of Directors, and a discussion regarding the Business Manager position and other personnel matters during an executive session.