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Board addresses communications lapses, midterm testing rules and signage concerns
Summary
Board members raised problems with communication of after-school cancellations, inconsistent midterm clear-drink rules, and confusing athletic signage; administration said alerts failed to deliver and will investigate, and high-school administration will clarify midterm rules.
Several community and student concerns surfaced during the meeting. A board member said after-school activities were canceled the previous day and that messaging to families and staff was inconsistent, leaving uncertainty about which events were canceled. Administration said it attempted to send alerts to students directly but the messages did not go through and staff are investigating the delivery failure.
A student speaker asked whether clear drinks (for example, Dunkin' Refreshers) would be allowed during midterms after inconsistent teacher guidance last year; administrators said they will consult high school leadership and reiterated that local midterms and state Regents exams may follow different rules (local midterms have allowed clear liquids with labels removed in prior years).
Board members also raised wayfinding issues for parents attending athletic events, noting some entrances lack clear 'main gym' signage and suggesting sign updates be reviewed when the district refreshes signage and branding. Administration confirmed a replacement order for the Peter B. sign is in process and should arrive in the coming weeks.
