Jeremy Belfield

The annual meeting included discussions on the general fund budget, administrative budget, board candidates, and the vote date. The administrative budget includes salaries, equipment, supplies, contractual services, debt service, benefits, retiree health, and cross charges/credits. Savings measures for self-insured health insurance were reviewed, including re-education on CANARX, Rx utilization management, and telehealth. Future ideas under review include pharmacy (mandatory generic fill), medical (use of a dental network, utilization management, comprehensive health wellness program), and other (stop loss insurance, exploration of Medicare Advantage Plan).

The meeting included presentations from student board members, a SuperEval training session for board members, and an independent audit report. The board discussed the 2026-2027 budget development, focusing on goals, parameters, and sustainable funding sources for the Migrant Education tutoring program. Additionally, there was a review and discussion of tenure candidates in an executive session. The board also took action on various finance-related resolutions, including approving warrant, student club account, treasurer's, budget status, and revenue status reports, as well as bid awards and donations.

The Oswego County Board of Operative Educational Services held a special meeting and work session. The Board discussed Board Policy 2330 regarding the reimbursement of expenses for board members, clarifying what constitutes official performance of duties. Goal setting included expanding work-based learning opportunities, establishing industry partnerships, increasing collaboration with component districts, and developing a tracking system for work-based learning experiences. The Board also discussed earlier and more frequent exposure to CiTi and careers, including a county-wide career exploration program for K-8 students, career discovery events, and a social media and podcast series for parents. The creation of a Workforce Development Center was discussed, including forming a stakeholder advisory committee and securing external funding. The Board reviewed the NY Inspires program and the CiTi BOCES Board's role as regional board leaders, focusing on community superpowers and support for students and staff.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions on various topics, such as approving the warrant report, student club account report, treasurer's report, budget status report, and revenue status report. The board also addressed bid awards for transportation fuels, high bay shop cleaning, lumber and building materials, and a roof replacement project. Additional items included approving the internal auditor's report, revising the budget for the classroom modulars project, approving an amendment to the lease of a modular building, amending the budget for the S-310 Pole Barn Repair Project, and approving a partnership agreement between the Practical Nursing program and Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). The board also discussed the 2024-2025 Reserves Analysis & Surplus Analysis for the General Fund, funding of reserves, adopting a reserves funding plan, approving surplus equipment, and accepting donations for the P-TECH program and the Exceptional Education's Work Study Program. Furthermore, the board approved the personnel report and addendum, adopted the 2025-26 Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation Code of Conduct, and approved the District Wide School Safety Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year. The meeting also involved discussions on the District Superintendent's report, Portrait of a Graduate change, regionalization, and a board retreat recap. Additionally, the board approved the first reading and adoption of revised and new board policies, including policies on board members nomination and election, maximum temperature for school buildings, and use of internet-enabled devices during the school day. The board entered into an executive session to discuss the District Superintendent's contract.

The District-Wide School Safety Plan focuses on preparedness and response strategies, including plan fundamentals, roles and responsibilities, and general planning considerations. It covers prevention and mitigation efforts, preparedness measures, incident response protocols, and disaster recovery procedures. The plan also addresses communication strategies, community partnerships, and specific hazard scenarios such as harassment, bullying, public health emergencies, and radiological events. The plan aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and faculty across all CiTi campuses.