Albion Central School District Explained

Albion Central School District
Motto:Achievement, Character, and Success for Life[1]
Type:Public
Budget:$38 million[2]
Region:Orleans County, New York
Grades:K-12
Superintendent:Mickey Edwards
Teachers:abt. 200
Students:abt. 1,900
Conference:New York State Public High School Athletic Association
Mascot:Purple Eagle
Colors: Purple and white
Location:324 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411
Country:United States of America
Website:http://www.albionk12.org/

The Albion Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 2,600 children in the village of Albion; most of the towns of Albion, Barre, Carlton, and Gaines; small parts of the towns of Kendall, Murray, and Ridgeway in Orleans County; and portions of the town of Elba in Genesee County, with an operating budget of $36 million.

The district motto is "Achievement, Character, and Success", is an alternate expansion of the district acronym "ACS."

The superintendent of schools is Mickey Edwards.[3]

Board of education

The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 9 members who serve overlapping 5-year terms. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the SchoolDistrict Budget.

Current board members (October 2023) are:[4]

Schools

Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School (PreK-5)

Rachel Curtin (Principal)

Kevin Beaumont (Vice Principal)

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Carl I. Bergerson Middle School (6-8)

Brad Pritchard (Principal)

Mariah LaSpina (Assistant Principal)

Charles C. D'Amico High School (9-12)

Jennifer Ashbery (Principal) (July 1, 2019)

Katharine Waite (Assistant Principal)

Rules

The Albion District has a strict code system called the "Code of Conduct". Many consequences can take place if these rules are broken. WEBB (We Expect Better Behavior), Detention (which can last until 4:15 P.M) in the middle school, trip to principals, suspension (or possibly be expelled), CR (Correction Room) for the high school. The elementary school does not have detention. WEBB is a common form of punishment in the elementary school after being sent to the office. In the middle school, WEBB is used on its own, currently being run by Mike Jones.

Time

Carl I. Bergerson Middle School & Charles C. D'Amico High School: Starts at 7:45 ET (6:45 CT) and ends at 2:22 ET (1:22 CT)Ronald L. Sodoma Elementary School: Starts at 9:00 ET (8:00 CT) and ends at 3:10 ET (2:10 CT)

Bells

The middle and high schools have different bell schedules for changing classes. However, the elementary school does not have these bells. Instead they have teachers guide the students to their classes.

Technology

Albion Central Schools have an advanced computer network. The three school buildings are interconnected on a district-wide fiber-optic network. They provide all middle and high school students with touchscreen Acer Chromebooks.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Mission and Vision. 2020-07-05. www.albionk12.org. en.
  2. Web site: 2020-2021 Budget Vote Results. 2020-07-05. www.albionk12.org. en.
  3. Web site: Albion selects new Superintendent. 2020-12-01. 2021-02-01. www.albionk12.org. en.
  4. Web site: Board of Education. 2020-07-05. www.albionk12.org. en.
  5. Web site: ES Principal. 2020-07-06. www.albionk12.org. en.