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Brockton board hears athletics update, Title I filing and news of local grants
Summary
At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Brockton School Board received routine reports: activities director Emerson Young said fall teams are heading into tournaments and testing for student-athletes was completed; Superintendent Laverty Erickson reported the Title I application was submitted and the district recognized a $4,000 grant recipient and a $2,000 local donation.
Brockton School Board convened Oct. 15 at the Brockton School District Office and heard reports on athletics, attendance and district operations.
Emerson Young, activities director, said Brockton’s cross-country teams "are doing well and have a chance of placing at state." He added that volleyball and football teams are headed to tournament play, junior-high basketball has begun, and gym rule signage was posted. Young said the district is attempting to repair the gym speakers, new basketball uniforms are arriving soon, and student extracurricular drug testing for grades 8–12 was completed that day for fall sports.
Evan Cummins, principal, reported on student attendance, instances of Yondr-device policy violations, recent discipline incidents and truancy statistics, and outlined events scheduled for this month and next.
Superintendent Laverty Erickson said a facility walk-through will be scheduled in October. Erickson reported the district submitted its Title I application, that facility and kitchen staff will attend trainings during MEA days, and that a staff member identified as Ms. Edmisten will attend the MCEL conference this week. The superintendent also noted the Warrior Family Support Council plans a Halloween carnival and will assist with required reporting, student handbook amendments and family engagement activities.
The district recognized several individuals and donations. According to the superintendent's report, Angela Cheek received a $4,000 grant from the American Indian College Fund; Leona Colvin is preparing library grant applications and soliciting donations; and the Mondak Area Stockgrowers Association donated $2,000 to purchase local beef for school meals. Erickson said UV lights are being installed throughout the building to help reduce airborne illnesses and that several additional grants will be submitted in coming weeks.
No motions or votes were recorded in the minutes for Oct. 15. The board’s next steps include scheduling the facility walk-through and continuing grant application work described by district staff.
