John Trotta

The board convened to conduct an executive session, followed by standard opening items including the Pledge of Allegiance and an opportunity for public comments during the Voice of the Resident segment.

The meeting featured a presentation on the district Coding Club and Hackathon, as well as acknowledgments of various school staff appreciation days. The board addressed curriculum approvals for special education and 504 committee cases. Financial items, including reports on cash reconciliation, budget status, warrant reports, and appropriation status, were reviewed and approved. Various personnel actions, such as leaves of absence, resignations, retirements, and probationary appointments, were completed. The board also authorized several administrative agreements, including Ed Law 2d agreements, consultant service contracts, intermunicipal transportation and maintenance agreements, and an internal auditor engagement. Additionally, the board approved fee structures for summer programs, evaluator designations for teacher and principal appraisals, and accepted a donation of musical instruments.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the superintendent's report regarding Music in Our Schools Month, approval of the proposed 2026-27 budget, and various 504 and special education cases. Financial actions included the approval of the treasurer's cash reconciliation, budget status reports, warrant reports, and budgetary transfers. Personnel matters, such as civil service appointments, retirements, resignations, and staff additions, were finalized. Additionally, the board approved memorandums of agreement, a flexible spending account renewal, a SEQRA resolution for parking lot and garage upgrades, and a resolution for a psychiatric examination. New business included the nomination of BOCES candidates and a resolution on charter schools.

The board convened a special session that included moving into an executive session and receiving various administrative, building and grounds, legislative, special education, and transportation reports. The board also addressed curriculum, finance, and personnel matters, along with new business and a period for resident comments.

The meeting included a presentation on the proposed 2026-27 budget and several approvals related to curriculum and special education services. Financial actions taken involved the approval of the Treasurer’s Cash Reconciliation and Cash Flow Statement, Budget Status Reports, warrant reports, appropriation status, and monthly trial balance for the end of 2025. Additionally, the board approved a change order for library renovations, a health and welfare contract, and several budgetary transfers over $10,000. Personnel matters were addressed, including the appointment of various staff, acceptance of resignations, leaves of absence, and retirements. Administrative actions included the approval of an Ed Law 2d agreement, conference attendance for board members and staff, licensing and maintenance agreements, and a special education services contract. Community members also provided feedback regarding class section sizes and the proposed budget.