New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Monroe‑Woodbury Board of Education swore in two newly appointed trustees and approved routine agenda, minutes, personnel and financial items by voice vote; the board then moved to executive session to discuss personnel.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Jan. 7 meeting Superintendent Doctor Hassler announced the hiring of registrar Marisol Jerez, congratulated retirees, and previewed eight inaugural Hall of Distinction inductees; trustees were also informed about upcoming advocacy events and a virtual capital conference.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Zoe, the student board representative, reported survey responses that praised school climate and called for improved security at the high school; trustees said they would take up those concerns and asked the community to participate in a strategic-plan survey through Jan. 31.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board elected Caitlin Simmons as president and Suzanne Donoghue as vice president, adopted a memorial resolution honoring music teacher Ronald Johnson, waived first readings and adopted policy updates, approved the district-wide safety plan, accepted minutes and approved personnel and financial items before adjourning to executive session.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Norman presented progress on eight district goals, including curriculum and attendance tracking, a new curriculum council, MTSS and special-education compliance, cybersecurity audits, strategic-planning outreach and capital projects that include planning for zero-emission buses. Board members pressed for clearer metrics and timelines.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Student speaker Syed Kadir told the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education the district’s inclusion efforts are welcome but insufficient, and urged the board to grant full days off for both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to avoid academic penalties and foster inclusion.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administrators told the Monroe‑Woodbury Board the district updated its districtwide safety plan to include a cardiac‑arrest preparedness element required by a recent regulatory change, and the plan will be posted for 30 days before readoption.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District staff and the Palumbo Group told the board that the 2023 referendum-authorized capital program (~$98 million) is through phase 1, about 50% design approval for phases 1–2 with phases 3–4 to be submitted by year end, and construction activity planned through 2029; administrators said added funding and building aid avoid tax impact.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District and the Palumbo Group briefed the board on the 2023025 capital program, describing about $98 million in projects funded by a $24 million capital reserve, state building aid and other sources; administrators said an additional $16 million would add air conditioning to three elementary schools without a tax increase.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Nov. 19 meeting the Monroe-Woodbury Board approved the revised agenda, posted a revised districtwide safety plan for a 30-day public comment period, approved minutes and personnel, and adjourned twice to executive session, including a final session to discuss an investigation of a public official.