Carrie Heffron

The meeting included recognitions and celebrations, such as a performance by MA Drama Students from "The Festival of Ten." The Seneca Falls Education Foundation reported on a significant donation to establish the "Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls Donor Advised Fund." Reports were given on middle school goals, athletic department achievements, and a Board of Education workshop on goal setting. The board also discussed policies, an internal auditing report, and the 2026-2027 budget workshop, including reserve funds for capital building and bus reserves, and the district's transition to zero-emission vehicles.

The Seneca Falls Central School District Board of Education convened to discuss various topics, including updates from the Seneca Falls Education Foundation and reports from the Seneca Falls Middle School and Athletic Department. The board also reviewed warrants, student board member comments, assistant superintendent of instruction updates, business administrator reports, superintendent reports, and BOE president and member comments. Additionally, the board addressed a consent agenda that included appointments, CSE minutes, and policy readings related to student records, privacy, and data security. The board also discussed the internal auditing report and the 2026-2027 budget workshop.

The agenda includes approval of the board minutes from November 6, 2025, recognitions and presentations, public comments, committee reports, and various informational items such as warrants, student board member updates, and reports from the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Business Administrator, Superintendent, and BOE President. The board will discuss and potentially approve a consent agenda, including substitute appointments and CSE minutes. Further discussion will include an internal auditing report, policy reviews, course recommendations, a budget workshop focusing on reserve funds, and goal setting.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various personnel matters, including resignations, appointments, and annual appointments. The board approved a transportation request for the 'It's a Wonderful Life' 5k and an overnight field trip request for the NYSSMA Conference. A revision to an annual appointment from September 11, 2025, was approved. The board approved a tenure recommendation and several contracts, agreements, and MOAs. A budget transfer was approved to purchase a student transport vehicle. The External Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, was accepted.

The meeting included recognitions, celebrations, and presentations, including School Board Recognition Week and retiree recognition for Patricia Ward. Administrator reports were given for Frank Knight Elementary School and Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School, focusing on goals related to iReady diagnostics, attendance, and behavior. The board discussed committee reports from the Policy, Audit, and Facilities Committees. The Assistant Superintendent of Instruction reported on DCIP goals, and the Business Administrator discussed bank depositories and the upcoming budget workshop. The Superintendent reported on the Rural Schools Association forum and Board of Education goals. The consent agenda included appointments, coaching positions, and civil service appointments. New business included the approval of a corrective action plan, disposal of surplus items, a course recommendation, and official bank depositories.