Bruce Voorhees

This document outlines the strategic goals for Stamford Central School District, focusing on maintaining a safe, respectful, and caring learning environment to foster positive emotional, social, and academic wellness. It aims to support college and career readiness by providing comprehensive educational programs and curriculum that educate the whole child. Furthermore, the plan emphasizes developing a fiscally sustainable budget that aligns with academic, program, and operational needs, and establishing strong district governance to meet student academic and program requirements.

The Stamford Central School Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. A Spanish teacher presented a proposal for a field trip to New York City for Spanish classes, which was approved. A technology teacher proposed establishing a ski club, which was also approved. The elementary classes are scheduled to take several field trips. The board accepted the Treasurer's Reports, the Independent External Audit Report, and approved a Corrective Action Plan. They also approved a Delaware County school tax correction, accepted a donation from TOPS Markets, accepted an EDP Grant, and approved Extra Curricular Reports. Miscellaneous appointments were made, and the Professional Development Plan was approved. Revisions to the Affordable Care Act resolution were approved, as well as a Varsity Club field trip to Albany. The board approved applying for a STOP-DWI Grant and a Liberty Partnership Grant, and appointed a tutor. An update was provided on policy committee. The meeting moved into and out of Executive Session to discuss personnel issues and CSE recommendations, and the CSE recommendations were approved.

The meeting included the adoption of the agenda, approval of a shared services contract for a school psychologist between Stamford Central School and Charlotte Valley Central School, the appointment of Amanda Brownell as the School Psychologist and CSE Chair, and the approval of the Cyber Safety Policy #4019 revisions.

The meeting was called to order and immediately moved into an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned with no action taken.

The meeting included discussions on starting a National Junior Honor Society, updates on the Shared Services Agreement with Jefferson Central School for Transportation Services, and the inclusion of Churchill Gym in the Building Condition Survey. The board agreed to change the school calendar to include October 23, 2015, as a Conference Day. They also discussed repairs at Churchill Gym and the enrollment numbers for Pre-K. The board approved the establishment of a Capital Bus Reserve and discussed funding reserves and General Fund appropriations in executive session. They approved an increase in General Fund appropriations for the awarded 2015-2016 CROP grant and the Tax Levy Warrant for 2015. Personnel matters included rescinding an appointment, appointing a Food Service Helper, and approving new and returning substitutes. The board also discussed the Student Code of Conduct, Cyber Information Security Policy, Safety Plan, Transportation Policy, and Driver Education Program.