Note to readers: The Livingston Manor School Board meetings have been rescheduled for the fourth Monday of each month, often too late to be published in a timely manner in the print edition of the paper. Manor Ink’s monthly reports will thus appear regularly here online, and in the print paper whenever possible.
Current board to defer actions to new joint board
School Board Meeting of Jan. 27
By Marge Feuerstein | Manor Ink Mentor
Presentations: Social Studies teacher Zackary Enoksen presented his plans for an Outdoors Club to the board. Students will have the opportunity to get out in the forest air and learn a variety of new skills. Activities will evolve, based on the interest of the club’s members. In addition to enjoying time in nature, the club’s mission will be to help students become individuals who respect people, wildlife and nature, while being safe and responsible.
Art teacher Jessica Mall spoke to the board about the artistic talents of LMCS student Tyler Gorr and his achievements through the art program. Tyler’s work has earned a Gold Key Award in the Scholastic Art competition. The Board wished Tyler the best of luck as he works towards his goals of competing nationally and being accepted into the art program at Parsons School of Design in New York City.
Administrative Reports: Reports were given by Adam Larson, high school principal; Chris Hubert, elementary principal; David Eggleton, director of physical education; Lauren Marrero, director of special services; and Jeff Froehlich, business administrator.
Superintendent’s Update: With the passing of the merger, all aspects of the two districts are decisions that will be made by the soon-to-be-elected new board. As a result, the current LMCS and RCS boards will not develop budgets. The remaining LMCS board meetings will focus on carrying out and resolving items pertaining solely to LMCS.
Action Items: The following items were voted and unanimously passed.
Minutes of the previous meeting, treasurer’s reports, revenue status and budget appropriation reports.
Warrant, CSE, CPSE and Section 504 recommendations
Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved as presented.
The specifics of all action items and those in the consent agenda are not read aloud at meetings. However, all dollar amounts, details of action items and the consent agenda can be found at lmcs.k12.ny.us under the minutes of Jan. 27.