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Board member Mister Perino described the Ronin system as a noninvasive entry system that can move gates quickly and said \"one gate can accommodate 1,000 students per gate.\" Perino said the system is sensitive and tied to a scanner that can flag items requiring secondary screening, and he likened its sensitivity to airport-style scanners. Perino and other board members said a demonstration visit to a district already using the system showed practical benefits for throughput and security.

Administrators said they will produce a short video for families showing how the system works and that staff will demonstrate the system during school move-up day. The district also signaled a change in items allowed at arrival: administrators said some large insulated beverage containers (Yeti and Stanley cups) will not be permitted in school because those containers have been depicted on social media as being misused and they require additional inspection at arrival, slowing the process.

Superintendent Amy Creedon and board members said the changes aim to balance safety with an efficient arrival process so students can enter buildings promptly. The district emphasized staff training and communication with families to implement the new hardware and arrival guidance.

The board received the report during the community engagement/committee reports portion of the meeting; no formal vote on policy change was recorded that evening, though officials said communication and implementation steps would follow before school starts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Middletown City School Board Meeting 8-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members reported on a new Ronin entry system and scanner pilot that can process high throughput and detect concealed items; the district signaled families that large insulated cups (Yeti/Stanley) may be banned at arrival to speed screening and reduce risk.","taxTitle","MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38804,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6481973,"Middletown highlights 'Leader in Me' student leadership program after first year; staff training, student ambassadors expand",330,3445000,3775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590729-b1deb09587731b93048b9d82f578ef87&start=3445&end=3775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590729-b1deb09587731b93048b9d82f578ef87/thumbnail_3445000.jpg","/articles/6481973/New-York/Middletown-highlights-Leader-in-Me-student-leadership-program-after-first-year-staff-training-student-ambassadors-expand","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481973-b6e0fc8bb8b224b27c71d5b163079b3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183268&Signature=FEES~l0QEDRq2n4dt9m770XGZVYFpyUV5HnXfkZNGiRk7N-t57UmF2r9Z2I5LANQkoJrzJSVVlZCd2RfQs8dW-JcBhWp3Cl0YJbr1gmdtI75GJu~L7WpYPiV9Z3fKZsQTlHj8CvlZJ9xA013Y4iCRO9spJIK-6Ru-OpHc6HC2OsWknWTJbCIWSb2TjCZ8dMCpm1dQkKNVbgTqsBizyn5PDPyDNHszu2DobjaRg7Q5r1UpF~YWoHo4GnaxVRJsNND9wDXEqro9QeHo56d9jDCeVCuYjbVrXIVAekRhv4ChH8wJ5qPe2RLCf4CE0knMphyk5r6IpQVpj4nMwyFvRYRGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders and student ambassadors presented the first-year results of the Middletown Leader in Me program at the Aug. 14 Board of Education meeting, describing classroom changes, leadership roles for scholars, and plans for broader community engagement.

Tiffany Hall and Nicole Tagni, district leaders for the initiative, told the board that more than 700 staff members had participated in foundational Leader in Me training and that scholar leadership roles had been introduced in all secondary buildings. \"Year 1 of Leader in Me at Middletown City Schools has been about planting seeds of leadership, ownership, and possibility, and already we're seeing them take root,\" the presentation said. The program uses the \"7 habits\" framework to build student ownership and social-emotional skills.

Four student Lighthouse ambassadors spoke to the board about their experiences. Abby Fabian of Monhagen Middle School said, \"I'm looking forward to the results of our district working together to make this place a better school for us all.\" Drew Moore described personal growth: \"As a member of the Lighthouse team, I've learned how to speak up confidently and think outside of the box.\" Student presenters said they had led projects to strengthen student–teacher relationships, improve assignment awareness using the student portal, and boost school culture.

The district said it has begun measuring progress with an MRA survey to collect feedback from scholars, staff and families, and will expand to \"Core 2\" next year to deepen leadership practices. Administration plans to integrate the 7 habits into clubs, athletics and family workshops; coaches and advisors will receive training to bring leadership practices into team settings. The board and superintendent confirmed a plan to offer community members professional development opportunities to build a shared leadership language across schools and families.

Board members praised the program and encouraged continued student involvement. President Estrada said he hopes student ambassadors connect with the new student board representatives being sworn in before the school year to increase student input to district decision-making.

The district posted contact information during the presentation for community members interested in joining lighthouse teams (lighthouse@ecscm.org).","District leaders and student ambassadors described the first-year rollout of Leader in Me across Middletown schools, reporting 700 staff trained, student leadership roles in all secondary buildings, and plans to deepen practice in year two.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6481978,"Board approves routine personnel, financial and facilities items; change order added for Cherry Street drainage",192,2015000,2207000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590729-b1deb09587731b93048b9d82f578ef87&start=2015&end=2207","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590729-b1deb09587731b93048b9d82f578ef87/thumbnail_2015000.jpg","/articles/6481978/New-York/Board-approves-routine-personnel-financial-and-facilities-items-change-order-added-for-Cherry-Street-drainage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481978-7c80124d3294e8ff1fe1424f50f1ab7a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183268&Signature=RFEQqRRksQAGVyiV~EuoYKOl-yBYjuHaT5NRnUE1L9z4TJ7gpYLFRNQOS-kfaSw0e0fSxAdr9YOLQ-2r~jwBAXhLkYXho0W~C2S1wf5eg8TTuFROUHHq1Z2WbGvDGCyoWPdL7DGpZqVpMMzBq67mQX5e~HvW0pzjprovbNo4fIy5CkDLlHbmE~6hxPX5iGqcO86ze0xSr0oAHKFNlA4WKvEQCMgMSuOaqCHO-uLa-sHceSzmjB-Dabn1W0mheH-xzw8efALxA64kXXJCmLmLeiH5ygOdcMHk6~xCbuX1Q7mNdoebJqSYcp-GXNTJMDjnHAw-NaXPreSwkB19mQYTdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Enlarged City School District of Middletown Board of Education on Aug. 14 ran through and approved multiple action items during its meeting, approving each motion by unanimous voice vote.

Items approved included the meeting agenda; minutes from July 31 and a special meeting on Aug. 7; personnel memorandum 4a (items 1–2); instructional personnel memorandum 4b (items 1–10); non-instructional personnel memorandum 4c (items 1–6); financial memorandum 5d (items 1–5); special services memorandum 4e (items 1–2); and approval of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) coordinators. All of these motions carried by recorded voice vote as \"Aye,\" with no opposing votes recorded.

The board also approved change order 3f, number 1, related to Cherry Street storm drainage. Bill (facility staff) explained the change order \"is related to the Cherry Street storm drainage work and is to provide and install an additional catch basin where the new storm drain intersects an existing sewer line.\" The board noted that most change orders had been reviewed in advance by the change order committee and that members had time to raise questions prior to the meeting.

Each motion was carried unanimously (7–0) as entered in the meeting minutes.

Votes at a glance (selected items recorded in meeting minutes):
- Approve agenda — moved by Miss Debiason; seconded by Pastor Freddie Williams; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Approve regular meeting minutes (07/31/2025) — moved by Mister Moore; seconded by Mister Perino; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Approve special meeting minutes (08/07/2025) — moved by Miss Tobias; seconded by Mister Perino; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Personnel memorandum 4a (1–2) — moved by Mister Moore; seconded by Pastor Williams; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Instructional personnel memorandum 4b (1–10) — moved by Pastor Williams; seconded by Freddie Williams; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Non-instructional personnel memorandum 4c (1–6) — moved by Mister Perino; seconded by Mister Moore; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Financial memorandum 5d (1–5) — moved by Mister Biosyn; seconded by Mister Perino; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Special services memorandum 4e (1–2) — moved by Pastor Williams; seconded by Miss Tobias; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Change order 3f #1 (Cherry Street storm drainage) — moved by Miss Tobias; seconded by Mister Perino; outcome: carried, 7–0.
- Approval of DASA coordinators — moved by Miss Tobias; seconded by Mister Moore; outcome: carried, 7–0.

The board completed the action-item block before personnel introductions and other presentations. No public comments were received during the public participation portion of the meeting.

The approvals documented in the meeting are recorded in the district's official minutes and were acknowledged on the record at the Aug. 14 meeting.","The Middletown board unanimously approved multiple agenda items Aug. 14, including personnel memoranda, instructional and noninstructional hires, financial memoranda, DASA coordinators, and a change order for Cherry Street storm drainage.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6481983,"Middletown school board sets aside $3 million for emergency repairs at Presidential Park Elementary",133,2297000,2430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5590729-b1deb09587731b93048b9d82f578ef87&start=2297&end=2430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5590729-b1deb09587731b93048b9d82f578ef87/thumbnail_2297000.jpg","/articles/6481983/New-York/Middletown-school-board-sets-aside-3-million-for-emergency-repairs-at-Presidential-Park-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6481983-6a568e1e89bcde3755cb7714a8b7be9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183268&Signature=lAbWM~gKZC68QDN6F6yK9gF8MDGFO1ll8Kn8XmylobsAp88ozvXb6W5rAPRR1fFT0at-W2YPO90g-1W7~kBLjIJVmVuFpdzEeqc2Va5I~Pv6RKrJF2RiOea0Br8eOXFZfml~szNxbBcKn0OviRjrDvXBza11YCow6o8kqrklsRBd0mg3wusJdam3PHVE9FQ0N14M5~NgURrYFkVZhwAmVOjHdV~8hfjVgXjgm4MszI3PA6njQk~xHxyA8gmCG-Ny5FHrsZQKd7WXU1YbpArpaZAxidgLn1Agv~ztRHCrE6iXlui1MnoksiyAlQV7QwHokVHvkbDKjC0mn47WL7JghA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Enlarged City School District of Middletown Board of Education on Aug. 14 approved a resolution to use $3,000,000 from the district's fund balance to pay for emergency repairs and interim cooling units at Presidential Park Elementary.

Superintendent Amy Creedon told the board the action is intended to cover emergency repairs to failing air-conditioning equipment and, if needed, the rental of temporary mobile air-conditioning units so the building will have functioning cooling by the start of school. \"This resolution is to authorize the district to utilize fund balance to pay for the emergency repairs that will be associated with the fault of the Presidential Park air conditioners so that we can both investigate a long term solution...as well as the potential rental of mobile air conditioning units so that there's no gap between our ability to open school on time,\" Creedon said.

Creedon and board members said the district expects the long-term replacement to be substantial. Creedon estimated the full replacement or repair could be \"probably gonna be a 3 to $5,000,000 fix,\" and said the currently proposed $3,000,000 is intended to start that work and fund short-term measures.

Board members emphasized the district will use its fund balance rather than raise taxes. \"No effect on the taxpayers base,\" a board member said, and the superintendent referenced the district's strong Moody rating and long-standing reserve policy as reasons for drawing from fund balance for emergencies.

The board approved the resolution by unanimous vote, 7–0. The motion was moved by Pastor Freddie Williams and seconded by Freddie Williams (as recorded at the meeting). The motion record in the meeting minutes lists the outcome as carried, 7–0.

Next steps discussed by the board and administration included initiating procurement for a long-term fix, preparing bid documents, and managing temporary cooling units so school operations would not be delayed. Creedon said the district will put the long-term solution out to bid while the trailers provide interim cooling.

The board's vote followed routine approval of several personnel and administrative items earlier on the agenda; the emergency AC resolution was the most significant budgetary item discussed at the meeting.

The board meeting started at the scheduled time after a brief delay for interviews and an executive session; the AC item was raised and voted as part of the action items portion of the meeting.","The Enlarged City School District of Middletown on Aug. 14 approved using $3 million from the district fund balance to fund emergency repairs and temporary cooling units for Presidential Park Elementary; superintendent estimated the long-term replacement could cost $3–$5 million.","actionData","errors"]

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