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Board approves hires, policy changes, BCPA stage lift contract and field trip; safe-route letter of intent passes
Summary
At its May meeting the Brighton board approved three personnel hires, revised board policy 5501G, awarded a $274,629 contract for BCPA stage lift repairs, approved a high-school choir trip to New York City, and authorized a Safe Routes letter of intent for Scranton Middle School.
The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education approved multiple consent and action items at its May meeting, including personnel recommendations, a facilities contract and travel for a student choir.
Key actions (each motion passed on voice vote recorded as "that passes 7-0"):
- Human resources: Approved three hires — Alan Lavine as Scranton Middle School grade-level principal, Kaylee Adams (special education teacher, Scranton), and Skyler Hooka (special education teacher split between Hawkins and Spencer).
- Board policy: Approved revised language for policy 5501G (fundraising and third-party organizations).
- Facilities / contract: Approved a Kone Incorporated proposal to replace worn stage-lift wall panels and safety features at the Brighton High School theater (BCPA) for $274,629; work scheduled after a July event, estimated 4–5 weeks to completion.
- Field trip: Approved a high-school choir trip to New York City; board members discussed per-student costs (packet cited $3,500–$3,700) and fundraising/scholarship options.
- Safe Routes: Approved a letter of intent to proceed with a Safe Routes connector project at Scranton Middle School; a specific contract will follow when partner approvals are complete.
Minutes from April 13, 2026 were approved, and the board moved to schedule further budget and bond discussions at a May 19 workshop. The board also voted to enter a closed session for the superintendent evaluation at the end of the public meeting.
