Superintendent praises graduation, names William Mooney award winner and recognizes retirees; stadium closed for lighting work

Superintendent Dan Riggs used his report to thank staff and the community for a well-run graduation ceremony, recognize student accomplishments and outgoing staff, and announce a facilities closure for an upgrade.

Riggs told the board he received numerous appreciative emails after graduation and praised the teamwork that pulled the ceremony together. He announced Sebastian Oda as the William Mooney Award recipient for athletic leadership, sportsmanship and academic standing. Riggs also noted East Allegheny students who placed at the Junior Academy of Science state competition and said the faculty sponsor hopes to expand the program as an after-school offering.

The superintendent recognized retirees by name and role listed in the transcript — custodial staff Bill Lather and Barb Euring, paraprofessional Judy Bysco, a retiring teacher identified only as Deb (last name unclear in the transcript), and administrator Draskovic for 17 years of service — and thanked them for their contributions.

Riggs said the district is temporarily closing the stadium and track for a light-installation project; the closure is scheduled through Aug. 15 and will include LED fixtures intended to improve Friday-night lighting. Following procedural items, the board approved a motion to hear from citizens by voice vote; the transcript records the motion passing but does not include a roll-call tally.

No formal board action on branding, curriculum purchases or other agenda items was recorded during the portions of the meeting summarized here; staff will return with implementation details and procurement confirmations where needed.