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Board approves personnel policy updates and meeting calendar; hears proposal for 2027 student trip to Greece
Summary
The Monroe board unanimously approved personnel policy updates (personal/family medical leave and concussion-related policy), approved meeting dates, and received a first review of a proposed student trip to Greece for spring break 2027; a $1,000 robotics donation was also noted.
The Monroe Board of Education unanimously approved two personnel-related policy updates and a set of board and subcommittee meeting dates, and heard a first review of a proposed student trip to Greece.
Policy votes: The board moved to approve updates to personal leave/family medical leave and concussion-related policy. The motions were made, seconded and the board recorded a unanimous “all in favor” vote.
Routine approvals and consent agenda: The board corrected a typographical name in the minutes regarding the student board representative and approved the consent agenda and warrants following motions by Christine (motion) and Jeff (second).
Donation and committee reports: Board members acknowledged a $1,000 donation from Galant Associates to support elementary robotics supplies. Committee reports included pension updates and information about communications outreach to families about the budget and program impacts.
Proposed student trip: Monica presented a first review of an eight-day educational trip to Greece planned for spring break 2027 focusing on Athens and nearby sites (Acropolis, Delphi, short island cruise). The itinerary would include most breakfasts, some lunches and dinners, a culinary class, and an optional travel-protection plan that would provide a 100% refundable cancellation benefit (additional cost listed). The trip was presented for first review; the board did not take a final approval vote at the meeting.
What’s next: The board scheduled an ad hoc facilities presentation for a future meeting and asked committees to finalize meeting dates, communications timing and to return any further policy or trip approvals at subsequent meetings.
