BOE Digital Report

Deputy Superintendent Ralph Brongo and Food Service Director Elesha Wheeler presented on continued student involvement in food services menu planning and USDA requirements.

The Food Services team developed an interactive and informative web page that features lunch menus, flyers, and information regarding everything from no-cost meals to nutritional facts.

Mrs. Wheeler also detailed the team’s commitment to involving student feedback in specialty and healthy food options.

Newly-appointed Lead Food Service Supervisor Aryssa Smith then served the Board a sample of fruit kabobs crafted by the Food Services team at PMI.

The meeting began with the presentation of the 2025 Friend of Education Award, which was presented to Palmyra King’s Daughters.

Lisa Premyslovsky accepted the award on behalf of the organization.

The nonprofit organization provides philanthropic support to the school district and community.

Several students then joined Mrs.Check to provide the Board with updates around the school. The students are a part of the school’s Welcome Team, which also goes by the name of “Pal Maps.”

The students shared messages of gratitude for each Board member and then shared an interactive activity with them as part of their world language class.

Following the activity, members of the welcoming team asked the Board members several questions about what it’s like to serve on the Board.

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Following the break, Director of Instructional Support Services Ken Azzarello provided a refresher on the process for hiring school administrators.

District Writing Coach Marcy Tilson provided an update on the Future In Education Club, which launched at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.

The club gives interested high school students a real experience as educators, which includes classroom observation and field experience with younger students.

Ms. Tilson says the club has 11 members this year, and there is opportunity for growth into other teaching or school-related fields in the future.

Mrs. Arrington wished a happy retirement to Food Service team member Linda Schumacher, and Facilities team member Ed O’Brien.

Both will retire at the end of March 2026.

Looking ahead to the meeting:

• Middle School leaders and students will provide an update on what’s happening at the school.

• There will be a presentation on Blueprint Action 4.9 , which is curriculum-based and counseling experiences that support students during challenging times.

• The Board is expected to adopt the 2026-2027 school year Budget Calendar.

• Student Board members Lily Cooley and Dane Hartwell will share information about the High School Student Thought Exchange project.

Board Agendas are always released the Friday before a Board meeting and can always be found on the District website at palmaccsd.org