Julia Sickler

This broadcast covered announcements for the upcoming student council springfest and theatrical performance. Daily lunch menu items included barbecued pulled pork on a bun, philly cheese steak, and garlic chicken parmesan with green beans. Sports updates involved the softball team's recent home game, upcoming modified softball, baseball, and varsity softball games, a modified track home meet, and boys soccer intramurals. Sessions for the varsity girls soccer team were also announced. Community information included a book sale at the Dover Plains Library needing volunteers. Middle school segments detailed requirements for memory posters, due by June 1st, and a call for photo submissions for the 8th-grade slideshow video, also due by June 1st. Student council applications for class and executive officer positions were due May 16th. Senior superlatives announced Austin Tracy as 'Most Likely to Ace a Test.' Information on the Spring Fest event on May 14th detailed food vendors like The Twisted Sisters (ice cream) and The Cluck Truck (fried chicken). Reminders were given for volunteering at the Colorathon and the prom payment/paperwork deadline of May 13th. A brief COVID-19 case update was provided, followed by the daily weather forecast predicting a high of 80 and a low of 52.

The broadcast included weather updates, noting a high of 48° and a low of 31° with winds up to 13 mph and a chance of rain later in the day. Birthday acknowledgments were made for Eric B, Caroline FGL, and Ariana G. Sports news reported that the modified girls basketball team won their away game 26 to 3. Information was provided regarding an upcoming Harlem Wizards game versus a team of teachers. Additionally, an interest meeting for Alsa Wonderland Jr. was announced for the following week, and details were shared about an upcoming activity night featuring snacks, dancing, and games. Volunteers were sought to work concession stands at home basketball games.

The Board of Education passed the Standard Work Day for Appointed Officials resolution. The resolution was certified by the District Clerk and will be filed with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to instructional and non-instructional matters. Instructional items included approving an extended unpaid maternity leave, prorated 6th-period assignments, and appointments of substitute teachers and paraprofessionals. A special education teacher was also appointed. Non-instructional items featured the appointment of summer food program workers and a custodial worker, along with an amendment to a maintenance electrician's leave. The board approved CSE recommendations and summer programs. The resignation of a board member was accepted. Further discussion on District Sponsored Class Field Trips and be sure financially inclusive of as many students as possible.

The strategic plan is centered around creating equitable opportunities through meaningful relationships, rigor, and relevance, with a vision of advancing student success via communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and community involvement. Core values include integrity, commitment, high expectations, inclusivity, connection, empathy, and progressive practices. The plan focuses on district leadership and capacity, school leader practices, curriculum development, teacher practices, student social and emotional health, and family and community engagement.