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Malcolm Public Schools board adopts safety protocol, amends pre‑school policy and recognizes teachers' union
Summary
At its Oct. 20 meeting the Malcolm Public Schools Board adopted a Safety & Security Protocol, amended the Pre‑School Admission Policy, recognized the Malcolm Education Association as the district's exclusive bargaining agent for certificated staff, and adopted a superintendent evaluation policy; all motions passed by roll call.
The Board of Education for Malcolm Public Schools met Oct. 20, 2025, and approved several district policies and formal actions intended to clarify operations and personnel procedures.
The board voted to adopt the district's Safety & Security Protocol after discussion. Lucas Mitchell moved and William England seconded the motion; the roll call vote was AYES: Amy Spellman, Ed Swotek, William England, Lucas Mitchell and Tony Nutter; NAYS: none. The board packet contained the protocol as presented and members adopted clarifying language noted during the discussion.
The board amended the Pre‑School Admission Policy to allow students who are eligible for kindergarten to enroll in pre‑school if openings exist. Amy Spellman moved the amendment and Ed Swotek seconded; the motion passed by roll call (AYES: England, Mitchell, Nutter, Spellman, Swotek; NAYS: none). Amber Dolliver explained the change to the board during the discussion.
On labor matters, the board recognized the Malcolm Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non‑supervisory certificated staff for the 2027–2028 contract year. Ed Swotek moved and Amy Spellman seconded the recognition; the motion passed by roll call (AYES: Mitchell, Nutter, Spellman, Swotek, England; NAYS: none).
The board adopted Policy 2120, the Superintendent Evaluation for the 2024–2025 school year. Amy Spellman moved and Lucas Mitchell seconded the adoption; the motion passed unanimously by roll call. To continue evaluation work, the board set a work session for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM to work on the 2025–2026 superintendent evaluation (Swotek moved; England seconded; motion passed by roll call).
The board reviewed proposed Environmental Graphics but took no action at this meeting.
Procedural notes: the consent agenda was approved at the start of the meeting (England moved; Spellman seconded). Recording Secretary Julia Lostroh noted an updated list of bills during that vote. With no further business, the board adjourned by acclamation at 9:06 PM.
The board posted upcoming meetings: a Committee on American Civics meeting is set for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM, and the next regular board meeting will be Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
