On Tuesday, July 5, Milford School District Board of Education voted to lower school taxes for the fifth year in a row. Chief Financial Officer Sara Croce presented the tax rate for review at a previous meeting, explaining the components that make up the school tax rate. “There were no changes from the last presentation, and we feel this is …
Milford School Board recognized Renate Wiley as she steps down after ten years serving on the board. Photo courtesy of Milford School District After ten years on the Milford School District Board of Education, Renate Wiley will step down when Dr. Adam Brownstein takes her seat on July 6, 2021. Wiley, who also spent 19 years as a school nurse …
After a lengthy discussion at their regular meeting on June 21, Milford School District approved a new Board Member Code of Ethics policy. The policy outlines a wide range of ethics that each board member must follow after taking the oath of office. The policy was drafted by Board Vice-President Rony Baltazar-Lopez with the assistance of Board Member Renate Wiley. …
On June 21, Milford School District Board of Education reviewed potential changes to the dress code policy. Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, pointed out that over the past year the dress code had been relaxed somewhat and some of those changes were being proposed as permanent. “What we have heard overwhelmingly is that they prefer to call it a dress code …
This GoGuardian logo will soon appear on Chromebook screens issued to Milford School District students Milford School District plans to install the GoGuardian app on all Chromebooks issued to students. The app is provided through a partnership with the Delaware Department of Education which means the program will be provided at no cost to the district. “We had looked at …
Milford School District began their summer learning programs on Monday, June 28, bringing in as many students as they can to help those who may have struggled over the past school year. According to Dr. Laura Manges, Director of Student Learning, the biggest issue they faced putting together the summer program was staffing. “We thank our staff for stepping up …
For the fifth year in a row, Milford School District’s preliminary tax rate proposal reflects a reduction in the school tax. Sara Croce, Chief Financial Officer, provided the district with a breakdown of the current tax as well as what she expects the proposed rate to be in FY2021-22 may be. “Our current expense tax provides revenue to cover our …
At their regular June meeting, Milford School District Board of Education discussed the return to school plans for the FY2021-22 school year. Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, stated that the goal is to prioritize in-person learning opportunities, offering virtual opportunities only for those students with medical requirements that make it unsafe for them to attend school in person. “To give you …
Dr. Brittany Hazzard joins Milford School District as the Supervisor of Equity and Support Services Brittany Hazzard, Ed.D., LMSW, recently joined the Milford School District administrative team as the Supervisor of Equity and Support Services. Dr. Hazzard has significant experience in equity and diversity. “I have served on statewide equity teams, public school equity and diversity teams, co-lead equity initiatives …
MHS staff prepares for the Annual Senior Awards Ceremony On June 9, Milford High School celebrated outstanding seniors in an award ceremony. The ceremony was held in Brigg’s Stadium and also live streamed for those who wished to see members of the Class of 2021 receive awards. Students named to the Academic Hall of Fame included Allison Benton, Kayla Clausen, …
