Michael Morin

The Board of Education meeting included recognitions of FFA students and their advisor for their participation in the Farm to Table Winter Festival. Reports were presented by the Teacher's Association, Audit Committee, Building & Grounds Committee, and the Superintendent, who discussed a potential Capital Outlay Project and the acquisition of EV buses. The board approved the appointment of a Computer Technical Assistant, a permanent Aide, a permanent Clerk-Typist, and the creation of a part-time Administrative Assistant position. They also approved spring coaching appointments and established a minimum wage. The meeting addressed concerns from community members regarding the cancellation of the elementary school concert and communication issues. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of an Interim High School Principal.

The meeting included committee reports from the Audit and Policy Committees. The board addressed personnel matters, including the acceptance of resignations for a Teaching Assistant and an Aide. They also approved the appointment of a Special Education Teacher and Aides for the Summer Bridge Program and bus services. Policy revisions were approved, including the retirement of a policy on student use of personal technology and the approval of new policies related to internet use and energy conservation. An executive session was held to discuss an administrative vacancy, after which the board voted to abolish the Director of Curriculum and Instruction position and create an Assistant Principal position.

The 2018-2021 Instructional Technology Plan for Fonda-Fultonville CSD focuses on leveraging technology to provide students with effective and personalized learning experiences, integrating 21st-century skills, equipping teachers with necessary technology skills and tools, and building a robust technology infrastructure. Key goals include enhancing student achievement, promoting digital citizenship, and ensuring equitable access to technology for all students, including those with disabilities and English language learners. The plan outlines action steps for each goal, including research, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation, with the aim of fostering a technology-rich learning environment.

The Smart Schools Investment Plan focuses on improving wired and wireless networks by running new cabling, replacing the fiber backbone, adding new switches, and augmenting uninterruptible power supplies. It also aims to bolster and improve the existing video surveillance and door access control by installing additional cameras and upgrading the Network Video Recorder. The plan intends to integrate the phone system with door access control systems to allow events to be triggered from appropriate phone users.

The public hearing was held for the annual review of the district safety plan.