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Principals report student engagement activities; device-ban funds used for lockers and games

BYRON-BERGEN CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION · October 15, 2025
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Summary

Elementary and Jr./Sr. High principals reported on attendance incentives ('Bees Play Day'), an elementary Open House (~78% attendance), two mini college fairs (about 30 colleges), and use of state device-ban funds to purchase two lockers, board games, and a storage cabinet at the Jr./Sr. High.

Principals and directors updated the board on student engagement and instructional supports at the Oct. 15 meeting. Elementary Principal K. Loftus described a 'Bees Play Day' designed to encourage attendance by selecting a surprise play day; Open House attendance was about 78%. Loftus also said Impact Earth, the elementary composting vendor, is no longer available and staff are seeking a new third-grade project.

Jr./Sr. High Principal P. Hazard reported Homecoming week and the dance went well, and the school has hosted two mini college fairs with about 30 colleges participating. Hazard said state funds earmarked to support an internet device ban were used to buy two lockers, board games, and a cabinet to store them. Director of Instructional Services noted recent Math PD (Greg Tang Jr.) and Director of Technology said SchoolTool will get major updates in summer 2027, including a parent portal and online registration.

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