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District outlines outdoor graduation plan, accessibility and livestreaming
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Summary
The district’s graduation committee presented outdoor commencement plans for June, with a one-hour ceremony on June 26 at 6 p.m., 500 chairs ordered, shuttle services for accessibility and a livestream; tickets will be limited to six per family.
A district presenter described detailed plans for this year’s moving‑up and commencement ceremonies during the Berlin Central School District board meeting on April 21.
Eighth-grade moving‑up is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 on the upper soccer field, and the commencement ceremony is planned for Friday, June 26 beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers said they have ordered 500 chairs to accommodate families, aim for a one‑hour ceremony and will livestream the event. If weather prevents an outdoor ceremony, the auditorium will be used.
To improve sight lines and family access, graduates will face the audience and staff seating will be located in the crowd rather than on stage, the committee said. Organizers also described a shuttle plan coordinated with transportation staff to assist those who may have difficulty reaching the field.
Ticketing will be family‑based (six tickets per family), and the committee said concessions and post‑ceremony gatherings will follow the processional. The committee emphasized inclusive planning — staff, students, parents and community members were consulted — and noted improvements to audio equipment to address prior wind/noise issues at outdoor events.
The board did not take formal action on the presentation; the item was informational and the committee said it will debrief after the ceremony and continue logistical planning.
