Templeton Middle School students presented
Three students from Templeton Middle School Student Council (TMSSC) addressed board members to explain why it’s ‘Always a Great Day to be a Bulldog.’ The students shared several highlights including the seventh grade field trip to Camp Whitcomb/Mason, the eighth grade field trip to Washington D.C., a school assembly celebrating positive culture, DECA community projects and athletic team updates. Templeton Middle School Student Council members have been busy this school year, organizing spirit days, a school dance and the first TMS Color Run. They are currently collecting donations for TMSSC’s Annual Adopt-a-Classroom project.
Silver Spring Intermediate School in spotlight
Principal Ms. Wellens and School Counselor Ms. Frommgen addressed board members to highlight transition supports for students coming to Silver Spring Intermediate School from fourth grade. They shared a School Spotlight Video.
Modifications for high school Advanced Placement courses approved for two years
As part of ongoing efforts to evaluate and enhance student experience, academic opportunities and scheduling flexibility, Hamilton High School has been exploring the possibility of transitioning some Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are currently offered over two semester blocks (full-year) to a one-semester block format, beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
After considerable research and deliberation, the following structuring of AP Courses at Hamilton High School has been approved for two school years, starting with the 2026-27 school year. Italicized courses were recommended to transition from two semester blocks to a one-semester block format. All other courses were recommended to continue being offered in the same format as they are currently offered. Board members approved this change for two school years to evaluate effectiveness.
| One-Semester Block | Two Semester Blocks (Full-Year) |
| AP Statistics (Fall and/or Spring) | AP Calculus AB/BC (AB in Fall and BC in Spring) |
| AP Physics 2 (Fall and/or Spring) | AP Biology |
| AP Human Geography (Fall and/or Spring) | AP Chemistry |
| AP Comparative Government (Fall and/or Spring) | AP U.S. History |
| AP U.S. Government (Fall and/or Spring) | AP Drawing/Art and Design (combo with another art class in the Fall and/or Spring) |
| AP Psychology (Fall and/or Spring) | |
| AP Literature and Composition (Fall and/or Spring) | |
| AP Computer Science Principles (Fall and/or Spring) | |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics (Fall prior to Electricity and Magnetism) |
| AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (Spring following Mechanics) | |
| AP Microeconomics (Fall) | |
| AP Macroeconomics (Spring) | |
| AP Environmental Science (Fall) | |
| AP Physics 1 (Fall) | |
| AP European History (Fall) | |
| AP Language and Composition (Fall) | |
| AP Seminar (alternating A and/or B days) | |
| AP Research (alternating A and/or B days) |
Adjusted grade requirements for prerequisites approved
Grade requirements will be adjusted for all course prerequisites at Hamilton High School, beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Prerequisite grade requirements have been updated to a C- or higher. Adjusting grade requirements will allow students to access coursework they may have previously been unable to access.
Timeline established for 2026-27 budget
The School Board approved the district’s 2026-27 budget timeline that includes:
- December – Leadership team evaluates programs, expenditures and staffing
- February – Administrators submit budgets
- March 4 – Opportunity for community members to provide input on the budget at 6:15 p.m. at Hamilton High School
- April – School Board reviews first budget draft
- May – School Board approves final budget
- August – Budget Hearing and Annual Meeting
Reports reviewed and approved
Several reports were reviewed and approved, including:
- Course Modifications and Additions for Hamilton High School Fitness Education
- Course Modifications for Hamilton High School Mathematics
- Course Modifications for Hamilton High School Social Studies
- Addition of Hamilton High School Yearbook Course
- Section 504 Program Procedures Report
- Reviewed and Revised Board Policies
Personnel matters
The School Board approved the appointments of:
- Kate Garman, Educational Support – Literacy Interventionist at Maple Avenue Elementary School, effective November 3
- Elexis Payton, Educational Support – Special Services at Woodside Elementary School, effective November 4
- Tanya Cobb, Educational Support – Special Services at Woodside Elementary School, effective November 3
- Katelyn Schafer, Educational Support – Special Services at Templeton Middle School, effective November 10
- Charles Quast, Fitness Education – Replacement at Woodside Elementary School, effective January 5
- Megan Prouty, Educational Support – Instructional and Supervision at Willow Springs Learning Center, effective November 20
The School Board approved the resignations of:
- Cassandra DeLaurier, Educational Support – Special Services at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective December 19
- Melissa Petrie, Educational Support – Instructional and Supervision at Marcy Elementary School, effective November 20
- Megan Pritchard, Associate Kitchen Employee at Hamilton High School, effective November 12