Summer programs expanded at MSD

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford School District Director of Student Learning, Dr. Bridget Amory, provided details to the Milford School Board about the expansion of summer programs that will be available to students over the summer. The programs will help students who are struggling to meet standards as well as offer additional programs based in Science, Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM). “In addition …

Standards-based report card rollout scaled back

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

After receiving feedback at a previous board meeting, Milford School District has decided to scale back the rollout of a new standards-based report card system. Initially, the district planned to begin using the new format for grades Kindergarten through sixth but have decided to only use the system for kindergarten and first grade for the upcoming school year. “We would …

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Milford Middle School project moves forward

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

With the Milford School Board approving the bid from BSA+A for architectural engineering services for the remodeling of the Milford Middle School on Lakeview Avenue, the project has moved one step farther toward completion. BSA+A will lead the processes for developing the design and site plan for the project. “We will be collaborating with BSA+A and our construction management team …

City and district may partner on sidewalk, SRO needs

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At a recent meeting, Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent of Milford School District, provided the board with information on two sidewalk projects the district may partner with the city to upgrade as well as details on the contract for School Resource Officers (SRO) used by the district. “We do have one project here with 10th Street that goes kind of behind …

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Terry RogersEducation, Milford Headline Story

In preparation for discussion about school tax rates for the upcoming year, Dr. Sara Croce provided the Milford School District Board of Education with details on the main components that make up school taxes. Each rate is determined separately and provides funding for different district needs. “We are still waiting through the state budget year process, so the final operating …

Bullying statistics and procedures released by MSD

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by Terry Rogers     Milford School District presented the school board with details on bullying prevention. Photo courtesy of Dee@Copper and Wild Milford School District Vice-President Rony Baltazar-Lopez requested that district staff provide the board with some information regarding bullying in the district. Dr. Jason Peel, Director of Human Resources and School Climate along with Dr. Brittany Hazzard, Supervisor …

Summer programs announced for MSD

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by Terry Rogers     Milford School District is in the process of developing summer programs for students who may need additional help. Photo by Element5 Digital. Milford School District Board of Education heard from Dr. Brian Clarke, Special Education Coordinator, about summer programming for the district. Some of the programs are designed for students with special education needs that …

MSD considers new report card format for elementary students

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by Terry Rogers     Milford School District elementary students may see a different style of report card next year At a recent meeting, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, provided the Milford School District Board of Education with details on a new report card method the district was considering for elementary students. The new report cards would use …

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Only 1 Milford candidate takes part in online forum

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School board elections are May 10 across the state of Delaware.   Jalyn Powell, running for Milford School District’s at-large seat, said Thursday night that board members should be open-minded, all students should be seen as gifted, critical race theory is not an issue, charter schools and choice are good, and that ethnicity of school workers should reflect the community. …

Meet school board candidates in 6 upcoming virtual forums

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Upcoming school board forums will allow community members to meet, question school board candidates. Photo by Element5 Digital.   Meet the candidates in 6 upcoming school board forums Delaware school board election forums kick off tomorrow, with six being held during the next two weeks so community members can meet their district’s candidates and hear their thoughts. With only 10% …