2026-27 calendar approved
- Classes begin for students in grades 7-12 on September 1. Because of Great Start conferences, school begins September 2 for grades 5K-6 and September 3 for 4K.
- Breaks will be December 23 – January 1 and March 22 – 29.
- The last day of school for all students will be June 8, which will be a half day. Hamilton High School Graduation will be held June 11.
Lannon Elementary School in spotlight
Lannon Elementary School Principal Brian Balfany spoke to board members about how the new building addition and renovated spaces are being used to enhance student learning. These projects were funded by the referendum that voters approved in April 2024. Construction was completed before the start of the 2025-26 school year. He presented a School Spotlight video that features staff showing how they use the new spaces and thanking the community for their continued support.
Reports reviewed and approved
Several reports and documents were reviewed and approved including:
- Designation of 2024-25 Fund Balance
- 2024-25 Financial Audit and Management Letter
- 2026-27 Budget Planning Assumptions and Per-Pupil Allocations
- Technologies Initiatives Status Report
- Gifted and Talented Handbook and Identification Procedures
- Curriculum Resource Purchases for Gifted and Talented
Personnel matters
School Board members approved the appointments of:
- Lorie Block, Custodian I, p.m. at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective November 24
- Brita Ensey, Educational Support – Instructional and Supervision at Marcy Elementary School, effective December 2
- Kelly Dobrinska, Educational Support – Special Services at Maple Avenue Elementary School, effective January 6
- Keya Schmitt, Educational Support – Special Services at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective January 6
School Board members approved the retirements of:
- Ann Brezenski, Grade 8 Math Teacher at Templeton Middle School, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
- Thomas Brezenski, Grade 6 Math and Science Teacher at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective end of 2025-26 school year
- Lisa Merritt, Special Education Teacher at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective end of 2025-26 school year
- Ellen Smith, Speech Pathologist at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective end of 2025-26 school year
- Maria Grewe, Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Silver Spring Intermediate School, effective end of 2025-26 school year
- Jay Orlowski, Kindergarten 5 Teacher at Lannon Elementary School, effective end of 2025-26 school year
School Board members approved the resignations of:
- James Oglesby II, Custodian I, p.m. at Hamilton High School, effective December 4