Joseph Barretta

The meeting included presentations recognizing faculty, staff, and the PTA, and a video presentation regarding Bradley Elementary's ADOPT-A-CALF Oneida County project. Student members reported on county music auditions and a Model UN conference. Committee reports covered updates on Phase I and Phase II Capital Projects, equipment requests for the 2026-2027 budget, and plans for the Bus Proposition. The Staffing and Curriculum Committee report detailed curriculum updates for Physical Education/Health, and new course offerings including AP Music Theory and Advanced Manufacturing, as well as highlights from the Music and Counseling Departments. The Policy Committee reviewed and tabled several policies, including Policy #0010, while minor updates were made to others. The Superintendent presented an overview of the 2026-2027 budget challenges. The floor was opened for a member of a union to speak regarding contract negotiations. Old Business involved the approval for deletion of several outdated policies. New Business saw the first reading of several policies, and the Board approved consent agenda items related to student placements across various committees, regular personnel actions, November 2025 Treasurer Reports, and acceptance of two donations. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss ongoing negotiations and personnel issues.

This document outlines the formation and objectives of the New Hartford Central School District's Educational Equity Committee (EEC), established in March 2022 to address racism and inequality in education. The EEC's primary goal is to foster an inclusive environment where all students, teachers, and staff feel valued and can succeed. Key focus areas include reviewing current practices, soliciting stakeholder feedback, assessing school climate, and implementing an Equity Action Map with initiatives such as student and climate surveys, CRSE curriculum audits, professional learning for various staff levels, student collaboration, and community engagement.

The meeting included a report from the Superintendent, followed by the awarding of Phase 2 - Capital Project contracts. These contracts were awarded for Sitework Construction to Buckleys Excavating & Landscaping LLC, General Trades Construction to Putrelo Building Enterprises, Inc., Plumbing Construction and Mechanical Construction to HJ Brandeles Corp., and Electrical Construction to EJ Electric LLC.

The Board of Education meeting included presentations and recognition of Section III Championship teams. There were reports from student members, board members, and committees, covering topics such as enrollment, Portrait of a Graduate, computer-based testing, professional learning plans, and policy updates, including discussions on community use of school facilities and digital information systems. The Superintendent provided a Capital Project update. The board discussed concerns about NHEU member pay and the formation of a Turning Point USA Club. New business included policy readings, a resolution to increase the budget, acceptance of donations, a corrective action plan, student placements, personnel actions, financial reports, a revised meeting schedule, surplus assets, a memorandum of agreement with the New Hartford Teachers Association, a budget calendar, agreements for ice control and behavioral services, an ice hockey rink rental agreement, and bid awards. The board also discussed establishing a Club America chapter (Turning Point USA) and an Investing Club. An executive session was held to discuss employment history and contract negotiations.

The meeting included reports from student members on SAT prep courses, senior activities, the implementation of e-hall passes, and issues in science classrooms. The Board also discussed the 2024-2025 Internal Audit, Tax Warrant, Fourth Quarter Reports, Budget Transfers, and Claims Audits. Policies regarding recruitment, grievances, mentoring, staff meetings, and communications were reviewed. The Board approved policies for Title IX Grievance Process, Equal Opportunity and Prohibition of Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment, and Prohibition of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace. Additionally, the Board accepted the Corrective Action Plan from the 2024 - 2025 Internal Audit on Claims Auditing, approved a change order for Perry Junior High School Main Office Reconfiguration, and addressed student placements, personnel actions, financial reports, surplus assets, a revised resolution to increase the 2024 - 2025 Budget, and a revised Kelberman Agreement for ABA services. The Board convened to Executive Session to discuss personnel, litigation, and negotiations.