Daniel P Driffill

Key discussions included a presentation on the partnership between PCSD and Monroe One BOCES, noting that Penfield students earned 109 college credits last year through the collaboration, and updates on the 2021 and 2025 Capital Projects by the director of facilities. The Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance provided an update on the 2026-2027 budget development timeline. Student representatives reported on various extracurricular achievements, such as the National Honor Society drive benefiting the Belize Dental Program and cultural activity acknowledgments for Ramadan, Black History Month, and Lunar New Year. Board business involved approving the Consent Agenda, the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, the Desha's Law amendment to the Districtwide Safety Plan, and awarding contracts for universal pre-kindergarten program services. The Board also nominated Mrs. Lisa Latten for the Monroe One BOCES Board of Education.

The Board held an Executive Session to discuss the work history of particular personnel, followed by a return to the regular session where the agenda for November 28, 2023, was approved. The Consent Agenda approval covered several items, including personnel changes and the acceptance of recommendations from Special Education and Pre-School Special Education Committees. Key approvals for the Consent Agenda included awarding contracts for Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Repair, Maintenance, and Installation Services through a cooperative bid. Regular business included a review of District Priorities, focusing on the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework, Equitable Grading Practices, and MTSS, as presented by Building Principals. The 2024-25 PHS Course Description Guide was also presented. In Superintendent's reports, updates were provided, and the 2024-25 Budget Development Calendar was noted for a vote. Under Facilities, the Board voted to award contracts for the Phase 2A Capital Improvements Project--Harris Hill Vestibule to Maracon Enterprises, Inc., DG Messmer Corp., Concord Electric, and Day Automation. New policies regarding Corporal Punishment and Use of Time Out and Physical Restraints were presented for a first read.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, followed by a return to the regular session. Key agenda items included the approval of the agenda, the consent agenda (covering personnel changes, recommendations from special education committees, and the approval of bidders for office/classroom and fine paper supplies), and the Treasurer's Report for the period ending February 28, 2023. Special reports highlighted the mission of the Environmental Club and various student and staff honors, such as the PHS Boys' Basketball team receiving a Sportsmanship Award and the District receiving the Titanium Level School Safety Excellence Award. The Superintendent provided updates, including the upcoming 4th Annual 5K Race and the final 2023-24 budget review. Facility actions involved approving a change order for mechanical trades contract work at Indian Landing totaling $30,061.00. Financial items required the adoption and submission of the 2023-24 budget ($116,921,215) to voters and the approval of the 2023-24 Property Tax Report Card. Policy reviews included the second reading and approval of policies regarding sexual harassment, child abuse, and due process complaints. Finally, approvals were granted for election officials for the May 16, 2023 Budget Vote and Election, and the 2023-2024 Board of Education meeting schedule was adopted.

The key discussions involved the examination, alteration, and approval of the agenda for the meeting. Additionally, the Board addressed and approved the Consent Agenda, which included the acceptance of recommendations from the Superintendent regarding personnel changes.

The Board of Education convened, first entering an executive session to discuss proposed, pending, or current litigation and the acquisition of a parcel of land. Upon returning to the regular session, the agenda was approved. The consent agenda items approved included recommendations from the Committee on Special Education, the Committee on Pre-School Special Education, and personnel changes recommended by the Superintendent. Key reports featured an update on the 2018 Elementary Additions Project, noting competitive bidding and rising construction costs, and a presentation on the Learn-By-Doing Microsoft Office Series textbook for a new dual credit elective course. The Director of STEAM also presented a review of the STEAM program. Student Representative Ms. Zhou reported on school activities, including blood drives, music festivals, and robotics competitions. Superintendent Dr. Putnam provided updates on student and staff honors. Further discussions included the proposed 2019-2020 school calendar, an update on the proposed BOCES Reconstruction Capital Project, a review of the 2019-2020 Program 2 Budget, and information on the tentative 2019-20 Tax Levy Limit. The Board subsequently adopted the tax levy limit of $65,196,232, representing a 2.99% increase. Finally, several policies related to Procurement and Field Trips were approved on their second reading, and the 2019-2020 School Calendar was formally approved.