Elizabeth Dietrich

The board discussed and took action on several items including an intermunicipal agreement for a Genesee Valley BOCES capital improvement project, certification of evaluators and lead evaluators, and various personnel matters such as resignations, retirements, and appointments of staff. Additionally, the second budget presentation for the proposed 2026-2027 school budget was reviewed, covering the instructional budget and capital outlay projects.

The board discussed several key topics including points of pride regarding student achievements in athletics and academics, updates on board goals, and the BOCES search process. The superintendent provided a report on January Regents data and community survey efforts. Old business included the approval of revisions to the school safety policy and the adoption of budget guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year. New business items involved a budget presentation, administrative priorities, and the approval of election inspector rates. The board also addressed personnel matters such as leaves of absence, staff appointments, musical stipends, and substitute approvals, while also moving into an executive session to discuss employment history and appointment matters.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and safety announcements. Agenda items included the approval of consent items 1 through 8. Discussions covered recognition of student achievements, including eight middle high school students selected for the All County 3 Festival, and the boys varsity basketball team winning the Thomas Emanuel sportsmanship award. Senior students participated in an "Adulting 101" seminar. Board outreach involved a discussion with the elementary compact PTO regarding budget issues. There was also a conversation regarding the efficacy of distributing board summaries, specifically the 'Watch Out Wednesday' posts versus other digital and physical communication methods like newsletters, which the community expressed a desire to reinstate in print for budget and year-in-review topics. The Board is initiating its annual self-evaluation using the Super Veil platform, which evaluates performance across standards derived from national standards reports in areas such as vision, governance, and ethical leadership. The timeline for completion is set for mid-April to inform an August workshop or retreat for goal setting. Committee reports indicated progress on technology planning by gathering grade-level needs, and on middle high school compact initiatives to improve college and career readiness materials for parents via the website.

The agenda for this meeting includes standard opening items such as the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Consent Agenda and Communications segment, which covers correspondence, committee reports, and a public forum. The Superintendent's Report is scheduled to address the Intermunicipal Agreement GVBOCES. New Business involves a Budget Presentation for the Proposed 2026-2027 Annual School Budget, approval of an Intermunicipal Agreement, and certification of evaluators. The Personnel section is substantial, listing items related to resignations (Extra-Class Advisorship, Department Leader, Food Service for Retirement) and appointments/approvals (Substitute, Extra-Class Advisor, Supervisor of Transportation, Interscholastic Coach). An Executive Session is also planned.

The key discussions during this meeting involved community feedback via a survey regarding budget development and community priorities, and updates on board goals related to communication. The facilities committee addressed the capital project process. Guests included the top ten students of the class of 2026. The Superintendent presented January Regents Assessment Data and discussed the community survey implementation. Old Business included the approval of revisions to Board Policy #5681 SCHOOL SAFETY PLANS and the adoption of Budget Guidelines for the Proposed 2026-2027 Annual School Budget. New Business featured the first budget presentation for the Proposed 2026-2027 Annual School Budget, covering General Support, Community Service, Employee Benefits, and Debt Service, alongside a presentation on administrative priorities. The Board also approved election inspector rates. Personnel actions included approving a Leave of Absence, appointing a Food Service Helper, approving musical stipends for the M/HS Musical, and approving substitutes for teaching and facilities roles. The approval of an interscholastic coach was tabled.