Jeffrey Ginsberg

The board meeting covered a variety of operational and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included student reports highlighting Spirit Week and project presentations, a superintendent spotlight, and updates on the executive budget, zero emissions bus mandate, and component board outreach. The board took action on several finance items, including the approval of numerous cooperative bid awards for services and supplies such as food, cleaning products, and athletic equipment. Additionally, the board processed personnel items, approved tenure, adopted policies, and authorized various agreements and contracts, including lease and consultant agreements. The board also conducted an election of officers for the Four County School Boards Association and held an executive session to discuss employment history.

The meeting included a showcase of various educational programs and a reading of a letter from the Commissioner of Education. The Board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report covering the period from July 2025 to February 2026. Additionally, candidates for the Board were introduced, and the component district voting procedures for the administrative budget and board elections were reviewed. The session also included a presentation and review of the proposed administrative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session regarding personnel matters, followed by the regular session. Student Board Member reports included updates on a successful blood drive, a sold-out culinary program cafe, and a significant grant award for building a carpentry barn for Habitat for Humanity. A staff member, Phyllis Moore, received recognition in the Superintendent Spotlight. Key discussions involved an educational presentation on Shared Services by the Innovation & Program Development department. Finance items included the approval of multiple bid awards, contract renewals for various services such as unemployment insurance representation and test scoring, and approval of multi-year purchase agreements for Lenovo Chromebooks and network printers. Resolutions were passed to participate in a joint copier bid with Eastern Suffolk BOCES and to adopt new change order approval limits. Compensation rates for the Summer 2026 Cooperative Regional Summer School Program were approved, and a resolution dissolving the stipend for the interim Chief Operating Officer was adopted, followed by the appointment of Dan White to that role. The Board also approved tenure for certain personnel and acknowledged the appointment of the District Superintendent Search Consultant. Finally, the Workers' Compensation Audit Report and the Tentative Budget for 2026-2027 were approved.

The meeting included reports from student board members on surveys and events at their respective centers. Staff recognition was given, and a program highlight featured a video from the Midlakes Education Center. The board discussed and approved various finance items, including Extraclassroom Activity Fund Treasurer Reports, Budget Status Reports, and several bid awards and renewals. Multi-Year Purchase Agreements for multiple CSDs were approved. The board approved disposal of assets for Avon, Midlakes, and Warsaw CSDs. Resolutions were passed to participate in NYSITCC Contracts managed by Erie 1 BOCES. Donations were accepted, and the Internal Audit Report was approved. Personnel items were addressed, including resolutions for a stipulation of settlement, written agreements, resignation of an employee, and abolishment of a position. An interim Chief Operating Officer Stipend for Transition Support was approved, along with Administrative Consideration for Adjustment to Terms and Conditions. The District Superintendent's resignation was accepted. The board discussed and adopted new policies, reviewed budgets, and approved contracts. A new Test Integrity Officer was appointed.

This document outlines the strategic direction for Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, emphasizing its role in making success possible through collaborative programs and services for 25 school districts. The plan focuses on impacting P-16 education and regional economic growth by preparing students for current and emerging occupations, increasing the capacity of individual component districts through collaborative opportunities, transforming instructional pedagogy by defining new standards for personalized instruction using technology, promoting a culture of innovation and flexibility, and fostering effective communications with district partners and internally.