Carlye Bertholf

The board meeting included an executive session regarding contract negotiations and updates on student activities, facilities, and the upcoming budget planning calendar. The board reviewed and approved financial items, including warrant payments and tax assessment changes, as well as personnel adjustments. Furthermore, the board authorized a contract amendment with Tetra Tech for portable classroom work and approved a multi-year employment agreement for the network administrator.

The meeting included reports from the Superintendent covering the external audit, Summer Enrichment program, and elementary physical education updates. The Board approved extensive personnel actions, including retirements and various staff appointments. Other action items approved were financial warrants, CSE recommendations, training agreements, the My Brother's Keeper program evaluation, the Sullivan 180 EHG MOA, construction management contracts, and the appointment of an interim Director of Facilities. Committee reports were also provided regarding the Tenure Committee and PTA activities.

The Board conducted its annual reorganizational proceedings, which included administering oaths to newly elected members and the superintendent, as well as electing a Board President and Vice President. Key actions included the approval of appointments for various district positions such as the District Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Attorney. The Board designated official bank depositories, newspapers, and established credit card limits and a Board Member Handbook for the school year. Additionally, the Board established official meeting times for the year, granted various authorizations to the Superintendent for fiscal and personnel management, and approved memberships in several educational associations. Finally, the Board established various committees, including negotiations, buildings and grounds, audit, budget, and policy committees.

The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items, including a report on pool maintenance, staff training planning, and the status of committee meetings. The business manager reported on tax warrant collections and a surplus item auction. Personnel actions were approved, including resignations, leaves of absence, and various new appointments for staff and coaches. The board approved multiple consent items, including special programs and services recommendations, the annual audit, an MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension for nutrition and physical activity, tax assessment corrections and refunds, an agreement for art therapy and meditation services, updates to wrestling coaching positions, and a dual enrollment agreement with Siena College.

The Board granted tenure to several district employees in various subject areas, contingent upon performance requirements. The Superintendent provided a report regarding the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including meal distribution efforts. The Business Manager presented an update on the budget. Action items included the approval of a warrant, the Treasurer's report, CSE recommendations, a tax certiorari, and various contracts and agreements for health services, professional consulting, and virtual teaching. The Board formally declared the COVID-19 virus an emergency and addressed various personnel actions, including a retirement, resignations, and new appointments for coaching and instructional support staff.