Board honors community donors, staff and All-State student musicians
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The board recognized community donors, honored a constable for a campus safety response, presented BeatsMaker staff awards and celebrated students selected for Delaware All-State Band, Orchestra and Jazz ensembles.
The Appoquinimink School District board opened its Feb. 10 meeting with a series of recognitions.
Superintendent Dr. Burrows and other staff thanked community donors who supported families during the holidays, naming individuals and organizations including Tony Amidiado, Jenny Simpkins, Atlas Volleyball Club, Blackbird Community Center, Michelle MacWilliams and Neighborhood House.
Principal Christie Boyd of Silver Lake Elementary described a Nov. incident in which a constable on campus rounds witnessed a vehicle pursuit and crash, initiated an immediate lockdown and assisted police; the school and police later thanked him for actions that kept students and staff safe.
Dr. Small presented the BeatsMaker awards recognizing staff for collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity and engagement; several staff and custodial team members were honored. Laura Sebastiano, the district's visual and performing arts coordinator, introduced students accepted into Delaware All-State Band and Orchestra and a student (Mathai Rouse) who represented the district in the All-State Jazz Band, All-State Band and All-State Orchestra.
The recognitions preceded the regular business of the board and were noted as the meeting's opening highlights.