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Orange committee approves calendar, appoints Mahar representative and signs routine finance items
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Orange School Committee unanimously approved the 2026-2027 district calendar, appointed Crystal Clarke as the temporary R.C. Mahar representative, approved journal entries, and adopted the Feb. 9 minutes; it adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
The Orange Elementary School Committee took several formal actions during its March 9 meeting. Votes and outcomes recorded in the minutes include:
- Approval of minutes: On a motion by Josefa Scherer, seconded by Crystal Clarke, the committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes of Feb. 9, 2026; roll call taken by Mallory Ellis.
- 2026–2027 District Calendar: On a motion by Crystal Clarke, seconded by Maria Bull, the committee voted unanimously to approve the revised SY2026–2027 school and district calendar as presented; roll call taken by Mallory Ellis.
- Appointment to R.C. Mahar Regional School Committee: Dr. Liz explained the need for an interim representative while Frank Hains is no longer on the committee. Crystal Clarke volunteered and, on a motion by Crystal Clarke and seconded by Abigail Bilbrey, the committee voted unanimously to appoint Crystal Clarke as Orange’s representative to the Mahar Regional School Committee until the June reorganization.
- Approval of journal entries: On a motion by Crystal Clarke, seconded by Abigail Bilbrey, the committee voted unanimously to approve the journal entries as presented; roll call taken by Mallory Ellis.
- Adjournment: On a motion by Maria Bull, seconded by Crystal Clarke, the committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.; roll call taken by Mallory Ellis.
Other procedural items recorded in the minutes: the committee received counts of 504 plans (PCS: 19; Mahar: 62), heard that CES selected Dr. Portia Bonner as executive director and is seeking an interim through mid-July, and heard a Read Across America presentation by Mr. Fraleigh.
Why it matters: These votes set the calendar and interim representation for the district, and the routine fiscal approvals keep accounting and governance processes current. The minutes also record special-education counts and regional leadership changes that may affect district services.
What to watch next: Committee reorganization in June and any subsequent votes to confirm or change the Mahar representative.
