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Board hears staffing and safety updates; background checks delayed by federal shutdown
Summary
Board heard that federal background checks are taking at least five weeks due to a federal government shutdown — delaying coaches and volunteers — and received reports that teaching staff are being recertified in ALICE protocol; conferences and events are scheduled on Nov. 11 and Dec. 4.
During Board Discussion, Andrew Graham reported that federal background checks are taking at least five weeks because of a federal government shutdown, and that coaches, volunteers and new staff cannot begin until background checks return. The board recorded this operational constraint but took no formal action during the meeting.
Under the Principal’s Report, the board was told that all teaching staff have been recertified in ALICE active‑shooter protocol, with remaining staff expected to complete recertification within two weeks. The principal also reported a strong turnout for elementary conferences, that middle‑ and high‑school conferences will include a walk‑in night on Nov. 11, and that a Veteran’s Day program is scheduled for Nov. 11 and an elementary Open House with a holiday concert is set for Dec. 4.
Student Board Member Raya Gamache reported students are “happy and content,” that play practice is proceeding well for an upcoming performance, and that a Speech kickoff night had its best turnout in recent memory. Those remarks were delivered as the student report; the minutes record no formal debate or vote on these operational items.
