Edgemont School District Board of Education Board of Education Meeting
The board meeting covered several key topics, including a discussion on the establishment of an exam-only pathway for AP courses requested by community members and concerns regarding the preservation of woods on district property near the track. The meeting also included the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement between the district and the teachers association, the recognition of commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program and New York State School Music Association performing ensembles, the acceptance of various gifts from the PTA, and policy updates, including the adoption of a student wellness policy and the rescission of outdated code of ethics and board member orientation policies. Furthermore, the student matters committee provided updates on data tracking, the positive impact of the new behavioral intervention specialist role, standardized para-educator training, and upcoming parent workshops.