MCS Readies for 2024-25

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh school board members Wednesday afternoon continued to get ready for the upcoming 2024-25 school with a slate of appointments.

Board members last week:

* Appointed the following mentors: Heather Howe for Sidney DeThomasis, and Alex Johnson for Erin Rivet. The mentors receive a salary per the MCSTA agreement.

* Appointed Robert Randaisi as a long-term volunteer for athletics under Josh Bornt.

* Accepted the resignation of teaching assistant Brie Vetter.

* Named Rianna Ferrara as a long-term substitute to fill the position held by Kelli Lombardi who has been granted a leave of absence in the elementary school. The appointment is for the 2024-25 school year.

* Appointed Darcy Laraway as a long-term substitute teacher of agriculture to fill the position held by Carmen Fagnani who was given a leave of absence. The appointment is effective from September 3 through October 18.

In other action, board members:

* Approved the tax levy in the amount of $10.4 million. Tax bills will go out by the end of next month.

* Approved the annual district safety plan.

* Approved an agreement with Basset Medical for physicals.

* Went into executive session to discuss specific personnel.