Amanda McDonnell

The Bolivar-Richburg Central School District aims to be the most desirable district for students and staff, ensuring academic excellence for all students regardless of socioeconomic status, and instilling perseverance and resilience through rigorous programs and a supportive learning environment. Key strategic priorities include Data Driven Decision Making, High Expectations for all learners, Rigorous, cohesive, aligned curriculum, Building a community of character, and fostering collaborative relationships. The plan seeks to cultivate independent, life-long learners and communicators within a respectful and caring community.

The Bolivar-Richburg Central School District aims to be the most desirable district for students and staff in the Southern Tier, ensuring academic excellence for all students regardless of socioeconomic status. It focuses on instilling perseverance and resilience through rigorous programs and a supportive learning environment. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, high expectations, a cohesive curriculum, community building, and fostering a respectful, caring environment to develop independent, lifelong learners.

The Board of Education meeting included the Oath of Allegiance to newly appointed Board of Education members. Amanda McDonnell was elected as the President and Jude Auman as the Vice President of the Board of Education for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board made several required annual appointments, including the District Clerk, District Treasurer, Collector of Taxes, Independent Auditor, and Audit Committee members. Additional appointments were made, such as the Director of School Health Services, LEA Representative for CSE/CPSE, Records Access/Management Officer, and others. The board approved various designations, including establishing a petty cash fund, designating the official newspaper and bank depositories, and designating official bank signatories. Authorizations were approved for the Superintendent to attend conferences and approve budget transfers, as well as to apply for Grants in Aid. The meeting also covered the approval of a contract for participating in two sports in the same season, the appointment of voting delegates for various associations, and the approval of board members to attend the NYSSBA Annual Convention. Additional items included the approval of personnel for the Summer Food Program and WEE Center, faculty professional development summer hours, gasoline and diesel bids, and substitute teachers for the elementary summer school program. The board authorized the renovation of HVAC Systems and equipment and designated lead agency status for the Bolivar Richburg Central School District ARP-ESSER HVAC Project. The repair of the tennis courts was also approved.

The annual meeting included voting results for the 2019-2020 General Budget, a proposition to purchase three new school buses, and support for the Bolivar Free Library, Colonial Library, and Genesee Library. Additionally, the election results for school board members with three-year terms were recorded.

The Board of Education meeting included the election of the President and Vice President, followed by required annual appointments such as District Clerk, District Treasurer, Independent Auditor, and Audit Committee members. Additional appointments were made for positions including Director of School Health Services, LEA Representative, Records Access/Management Officer, and School Attorney. Designations were approved for the official newspaper, bank depositories, and purchasing agent. Authorizations were granted for the Superintendent to approve conference attendance and budget transfers. The board discussed a construction update, grant update, and Pre-K Study update. The board also discussed the Pre-K program. A motion was made to create a full-time position of Director of Educational Technology and Information Systems, and to establish a second full-day Pre-K classroom.