Board recognizes coding and robotics coaches; student reports heating issues and upcoming events
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Summary
Board honored coding and robotics coaches for regional awards and heard student board member Jacob report heating problems in House 1 and the music wing; robotics team will host a scrimmage and fall drama performances were noted.
Laurel Chiesa, director of instructional technology, recognized several coaches and volunteers who supported middle‑ and high‑school coding and robotics programs, including Steve Carbone, Brooke Brennan, Tuck Fawn, Andrew Leary and Josh Buckman. Chiesa outlined awards earned at regional competitions, Lockheed Martin Code Quest placings and Syracuse Maker Faire results.
Student board member Jacob provided a student update that included congratulations to fall teams and a report of heating problems in House 1 and the music wing with temperatures cited near 60–62°F; board members asked the facilities committee for a detailed update at the next meeting. Jacob also noted the FM robotics team will host a scrimmage and workshops at the high school on November 22.
The board thanked volunteers and coaches for student engagement and asked facilities staff to prioritize heating fixes before winter.
Ending: board members asked staff to include a facilities update on heating at the next facilities meeting and congratulated students and staff who contributed to extracurricular successes.