Joe Hill

This document outlines the new Mission, Vision, and Core Values for Pal-Mac. The mission focuses on empowering students to learn, grow, and contribute, inspiring them to develop skills for successful futures across various pathways, including college, trade school, workforce, and military. The vision aims for students to be 'ready' as positive, resilient contributors who possess the skills to be engaged citizens, participate in the economy, and make a difference in the world. These foundational principles are intended to guide district-level decisions, teaching methodologies, and foster connections with students, staff, and the community, striving for collective success and instilling Pal-Mac pride.

The board conducted elections for three seats on the Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and approved the tentative administrative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Personnel actions were taken, including the acceptance of a science teacher's resignation and the appointment of a new school counselor and a speech and language disabilities teacher.

The Board of Education meeting included the honor of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2026 and a public hearing on the proposed school budget. The Board discussed the District's efforts to create a positive learning environment through the Sense of Belonging report. Key actions included the approval of various financial reports, warrants, and Committee on Special Education minutes. The Board also addressed personnel matters including staff appointments, resignations, and the awarding of tenure to teachers. Additionally, several district policies regarding support services, school building safety, and non-resident student admission were reviewed and adopted.

This Instructional Technology Plan outlines the district's strategic direction to leverage technology for strengthening teaching and learning, expanding equitable access, and supporting the whole child. Key priorities include the responsible integration of artificial intelligence, maintaining a reliable and up-to-date technology ecosystem, ensuring secure and safe systems through robust cybersecurity and data privacy, and fostering modern learning environments that promote engagement, creativity, and deeper learning across all grade levels.

The meeting commenced with a Moment of Silence to honor former Board of Education member Mr. Anson B. Johnson Jr. Key discussions included the presentation of results from the Student BOE Member Thought Exchange and the first budget presentation for the 2026-2027 school year, covering the long-range financial plan. The 'Sense of Belonging' report celebrated numerous athletic achievements, including league championships for swim and wrestling teams, and recognized school counselors for National School Counseling Week. Blueprint Action 1.1 focused on specific learning experiences titled 'Pre-K 5 Hopes and Dreams.' The Consent Agenda involved approving financial reports, warrants, various Special Education Committee minutes and amendment agreements, adopting the proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar, acknowledging the district's 2025 Fiscal Stress Score, defining Language Proficiency Team composition, and confirming that Palmyra-Macedon High School will no longer pursue candidacy for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme. Policy reaffirmations regarding school libraries and book curation were also approved, alongside acknowledging authorized capital improvement project change orders and authorizing the disposal or sale of various outdated assets. Personnel actions included accepting resignations and retirements for instructional staff, appointing coaches/volunteers, appointing certified and uncertified substitute teachers, and handling non-instructional staff movements, including probationary appointments and leaves of absence. Board Policies were reviewed, with some amended and adopted, and one set acknowledged as a first reading. Board reports covered BOCES budget proposals and NYSSBA's stance on zero-emission bus requirements. The Board entered Executive Session to evaluate the Superintendent.