Aaron Baird

The Board discussed various informational items including school sports achievements, updates on capital projects such as roof repairs and electrification of school buses, and preliminary budget considerations. The Board reviewed the status of district properties, approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Project Phase II results, and executed agreements with independent contractors and the Dansville Teachers' Association. Furthermore, the meeting addressed personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and retirements, and finalized a resolution to adopt a new athletic logo for combined sports teams.

The board convened for an executive session and subsequently moved to return to open session before adjourning the meeting.

The Dansville Central School District's Instructional Technology Plan aims to collaboratively prepare every student for a successful future, transforming them from information consumers into creative producers and owners of knowledge. The plan focuses on leveraging effective instructional technology to achieve NYS Learning Standards, fostering engaging and creative learning experiences, developing critical thinkers and problem-solvers, and ensuring equitable access to technology. Key objectives include maintaining the PK-12 1:1 device environment, expanding digital citizenship, technology skills, and STEAM curriculum, and supporting the network infrastructure, classroom technology, and district phone system.

The meeting included reports on the District Strategic Plan, committee updates, and a discussion regarding the potential inclusion of teacher and staff celebrations in future meetings. Business items addressed included the acceptance of an independent audit report, approval of treasurer and extra-classroom reports, an amendment to the resolution to fund reserves, and the creation of new student clubs. Personnel actions were taken, including appointments for substitute teachers, coaches, support staff, and a new Director of Facilities II. Additionally, the board discussed the potential for a veterans exemption and reviewed preliminary information from Livingston County regarding its impact on tax rolls.

The board meeting included reports from various district principals detailing end-of-year student activities, leadership events, and curriculum updates. Business items included the approval of a resolution to fund reserves, authorization for upcoming electricity and natural gas bids for 2026, and the acceptance of an agreement with Nazareth University and a memorandum of agreement with the administrators' association. The board also addressed various personnel actions, including resignations, retirements, and new appointments for teaching and support staff, as well as the approval of CSE/CPSE recommendations.