They’re popular, fun, useful and potentially dangerous, not to mention potentially intrusive on privacy, but drones are becoming a part of everyday life in America. The topic of an Unmanned Aircraft Policy (UAP) will be discussed during Wednesday evening’s meeting of the Atlantic School Board. The meeting begins at 5:30-p.m. in the High School Media Center.

The first reading of a policy to come before the Board states that “The use of possession of unmanned aircraft or aerial systems…which includes drones…is prohibited for any purpose by any person or entity anywhere on or directly above property or premises owned, maintained or used by the District for any purpose.”

The policy says “An exception may be granted in writing by the Superintendent [or their designee, in their] discretion, to law enforcement, public safety agencies, media, District personnel or other entities or individuals.”

In other business, the Atlantic School Board will act on approving: An Early Retirement Plan, which will not be offered again for another three-years, and, an exclusive Vendor Contract with the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company (an 8-year contract which requires the Company to provide $12,000 in the first year, for a basketball scoreboard sponsorship. The total value of the partnership is estimated at $58,000.

The Board will also discuss and act on various contracts and/or Letters of Assignment, as well as approving the resignations for Stephanie Krengel (2nd-3rd grade Special Ed. Teacher), and Jenny Schinker (Food Service).