by Terry Rogers Milford School District Milford School District Board of Education is updating its Communication with the Public policy as well as the Communication with the Public: News Releases. The communication policy had been in place since 2009 while the news release policy was last updated in 1982. “We tried to condense it some also, obviously realizing …
by Terry Rogers Milford School District is updating its policy for visitors in schools As part of a policy review, Milford School District is updating its policy related to visitors in school buildings. The policy was last reviewed in 1982. “This policy has just been updated to reflect some of our current procedures that we have established throughout …
by Terry Rogers Milford School District Board of Education discussed changes to the district’s advertising in schools and fundraising policies. The advertising policy had not been updated since 1982 while the fundraising policy was updated in 2018. “This policy relates to advertisements in our schools directed at our both our staff and our students,” Dr. Sara Croce, Chief …
by Terry Rogers Eco-tourism could become common on the Mispillion thanks to the WIIN project Danielle Swallow with Delaware Sea Grant, a program based at the University of Delaware in Lewes, presented and update to Milford City Council regarding the Waterways Infrastructure and Investment Network (WIIN). The group was initially formed to help Milford and Slaughter Beach be …
by Terry Rogers Milford’s Finance Director, Lou Vitola, presented the first draft of the city’s financial statement audit during a recent workshop. The draft was provided to give council a preliminary review of the ongoing audit process. Vitola explained that there was a delay in the process for this year due to finance department staffing issues. Vitola asked …
by Terry Rogers An electric vehicle charges. Photo courtesy of Nikon Corp. on Unsplash. At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed the possibility of installing charging stations for electric vehicles (EV). Public Works Director Mike Svaby presented information on the growing popularity of EVs as well as details on what it would require for Milford to install …
by Terry Rogers Milford City Council voted unanimously to notify DelDOT that they support the repair of the. Mispillion drawbridge which was damaged several months ago by a construction vehicle. DelDOT has indicated they may not repair the bridge, making it unable to open to boat traffic. “I’ve had a discussion with DelDOT, they would like to have …
by Terry Rogers City Council approved a request to allow the expansion of Teal Creek Plaza Milford City Council approved a request from Halpern Family Series LLC to expand a building they own in Teal Plaza. They intend to add 14,347 square feet of space, bringing the total square footage to 30,590 square feet. Councilman Andy Fulton asked …
by Terry Rogers Milford School District discussed a change to their policy that would permanently allow 8th grade students to participate in high school athletics. The policy is currently in place but must be reviewed regularly. “Our coaches and our athletic director are in favor of continuing this policy,” Gary Zoll, Principal of Milford Central Academy and Milford …
by Terry Rogers Parents and students work on a scavenger hunt at orientation for the immersion program Milford School District students who will enter 6th grade starting in the 2022-23 school year were provided information about the Spanish Immersion program. Sharlitta Gilbert, Milford’s EL and World Language Specialist, along with Gary Zoll, Principal of Milford Central Academy and Carmen …
