Benjamin Perry

Discussion items included a presentation and video regarding the upcoming budget and new building plans for CVES in Plattsburgh, Essex, and Mineville. The Superintendent addressed a received letter concerning the adoption of NYS Veterans' Tax Exemptions, requiring further information, and discussed improvements to elementary school dismissals for safety and transition. Updates were provided on the upcoming school musical, local scholarships, upcoming regents exams, the end of the second quarter, and a recent winter dance. Reports detailed successful support for families in need through the Christmas budget and giving tree efforts, along with forthcoming food for flannel donations. Business items included approval of the Saranac Pre-School Report, Budget and Revenue Status Report, and Student Activities Quarterly Report, all as of December 31, 2025. Personnel actions involved approving sports event employment, appointing temporary emergency staff, confirming several CSEA appointments including one retroactive appointment, accepting resignations (one for retirement), granting leaves of absence (unpaid and maternity), rescinding and reapplying hours for an employee, and granting tenure to two individuals. The Board also approved participation in the NYSERDA Energy Manager Program and authorized stipends for related staff work. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss litigation, followed by reconvening to open session.

The meeting included discussions on administrative and teacher training regarding AI, the social aspects of school, a fundraiser for a student, college visits for students, picture week, fire prevention day, family literacy night, a special education analysis, and student attendance. The board discussed the financial audit report, created a corrective action plan, and approved the Independent Internal Claims Auditor Report, the Claims Auditor Quarterly Report, the Independent Auditor's Report for the 2024-2025 school year, and the Corrective Action Plan for the 2024-2025 Independent Auditor's Report. They also approved transportation requests, the PreK-12 School Counseling Comprehensive Plan, the Budget Development Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, and a CSEA resignation. Several appointments were made, including temporary staff, a Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent, and a District Clerk. The board approved revised and new board policies, conducted the second reading of a new policy, and made several CSEA and NYSUT appointments. They approved CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations and contracts for Assistive Technology and Visually Impaired consultations. Resignations were accepted, and coaching appointments were made. The board authorized the employment of sports event personnel and home-based instruction. They also approved CSEA appointments, increased School Bus Monitors' hours, and appointed an Elementary Advisor and Club. An executive session was held to discuss litigation.

The Board of Education meeting agenda includes discussion items such as the Superintendent's Report and communications from individuals addressing the Board. Consent items involve the approval of schedules of claims for September and October 2025, budget and revenue status reports, the Saranac Pre-School Report, and the Claims Audit Monthly Report. Action items cover the appointment of coaches for the 2025-2026 school year, resolutions regarding alterations to Saranac Elementary School, the appointment of staff, budget transfers, promotional appointments, a merger request for Girls Wrestling, leaves of absence, acceptance of donations, changes in confidential managerial contracts, transportation requests, and approval of CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations. Additional action items include approval of Tax Collector's Reports, resignations, a probationary appointment, authorization of payment for additional work, declaration of items as obsolete, and an executive session to discuss employment.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including discussions on a new cell phone policy mandated by the state, updates on end-of-year events at Morrisonville Elementary, and budget and revenue reports. The board approved the Budget and Status Revenue Report as of May 31, 2025, the Budgetary Transfer Report of May 2025, and the Preschool Program Estimated Revenues and Expenses. Additionally, the board conducted the second reading of policy 5020.3 regarding the rights of students with disabilities and the first reading of several revised Board of Education policies. Various personnel actions were approved, including resignations and appointments. The board ratified contracts with the Saranac Administrative Unit and the CSEA Unit, and approved a probationary appointment for a Special Education Teacher. Approvals were also given for alterations to the Saranac Elementary School, CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations, bid awards for obsolete equipment, and the CV-TEC Adult Education and Safety Education Sponsorship Agreement. Furthermore, the board approved mergers with other school districts for various sports programs and discussed change orders.

The agenda includes discussion items such as the Superintendent's Report and the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report. Action items include resolutions to accept the Independent Auditor's Report for the 2024-2025 school year, approve a Corrective Action Plan, approve transportation requests to parochial schools for the 2025-2026 school year, and approve the PreK-12 School Counseling Comprehensive Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Additional resolutions cover adopting the Budget Development Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, accepting a letter of resignation, appointing temporary staff, approving a leave of absence, and appointing a Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent and District Clerk. The agenda also includes approving revised/new board of education policies, conducting the second reading of a new policy, appointing individuals to various aide and monitor positions, approving CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations, approving contracts for consultation services, and appointing coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. Furthermore, the agenda addresses authorizing employment for sports event personnel, allowing home-based instruction, appointing a School Monitor and Bus Monitor, increasing hours for School Bus Monitors, and appointing an Elementary Advisor and Club. The meeting may also include an executive session to discuss employment matters.