Jennifer Gazdovich

The committee convened to address an oversight from the previous meeting, specifically the selection of an audit cycle that had already been completed. Internal auditors presented a rotation schedule detailing past cycles and recommended options for the current year, including extra classroom activities, food service, and purchasing accounts payable and disbursement cycle. Ultimately, the committee decided to focus on reviewing purchasing, accounts payable, and disbursements for the next cycle.

The meeting addressed various personnel matters, including instructional and non-instructional discontinuances, resignations, and appointments. New probationary appointments were approved for positions such as English as a New Language teacher, teacher aide, cook manager, cleaner, and food service helper. Additionally, changes in assignment and classification were discussed, along with the withdrawal of certain actions. Extra-curricular appointments and changes in salary were also part of the agenda.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding association memberships and delegate appointments. Approvals were made for the District's membership with ECASB and NYSSBA, along with authorizations for membership dues for 2017-2018. Board members were appointed to various District Committees and ECASB Committee Liaisons for the 2017-2018 school year. Additionally, the attendance at the NYSSBA State Conference in Lake Placid, NY, was approved.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The SAVE Committee's recommendations for the School Conduct & Discipline Code were reviewed and approved for the first reading. A comprehensive report on Balanced Literacy and the American Reading Framework was presented, covering its implementation, resources, student results, and future steps. The Board received a capital project update, including completed work, current status, timelines, and budget summaries. The Board also discussed changes to State assessments, student representation on the Board, consolidation issues in elementary buildings, and a district update from the Superintendent. Several KTSEA Memoranda of Agreement were approved, addressing teacher aide hours, duty days for core employees, and transportation incentives. The Board approved resolutions regarding the usage of property, SEQRA, and a lease agreement. Various reports were reviewed, including technology, transportation, food service, and buildings & grounds. Personnel actions, committee minutes, surplus lists, treasurer's reports, internal claims audit reports, textbook approvals, contract approvals, interscholastic travel requests, and bids were all part of the consensus agenda.

The Board of Education convened a meeting to discuss and determine the classification of the District's proposed Smart Schools Bond Act District-wide Capital Improvements Project under SEQRA. The project involves the acquisition and installation of new interior and exterior security/camera systems, including card readers and request-to-exit devices, as well as the installation of optical fiber between data closets. The Board determined that the project is a Type II action, which is not subject to review under SEQRA, and that it will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment.