Julia Spencer

The meeting included a budget workshop session. Information items presented covered the BOCES Election call for nominations, the Child Nutrition Program Administrative Review for 2025-2026, and the 2025 Fiscal Stress Scores, including designations for 2024-2025. New business involved the approval of the School Precision Protection™ Inspection Proposal from Orkin Commercial Services for Integrated Pest Management services at the district facility for an annual investment of $1,625.00. The consent agenda addressed personnel matters, including approving two student field placements for Art Education observers for the 2025-2026 school year, and making appointments for the 2025-2026 Spring Sports Season coaches and assistants. Other consent agenda items included the approval of warrant reports covering periods in January 2026 and the Treasurer's Reports for November and December 2025.

The meeting included acknowledging the Elementary Band and Choir concert. There was discussion regarding the Grandparent's Luncheon and a Senior Citizen's Dinner. An update on the construction project with a January 5th move-in deadline for the Tech Space was provided. Bids were opened for the fencing/door project, and modifications were discussed to align with the budget. The new teacher evaluation plan was submitted, and modifications were requested. A joint Board of Education meeting with Whitesville's Board of Education in February was proposed to discuss the current tuition agreement.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. A presentation by Lilly Ordiway and Jessilyn Sampson regarding Club America was held. The board addressed the Extracurricular Activities Account Monthly Report and Reconciliation for October 2025, the October 2025-26 Budget Transfers Summary, and the Workplace Violence Prevention Program. They also conducted the first reading of an update to Policy 3421 concerning Title IX and Sex Discrimination. The board approved the nomination of Sylvester Cleary for a two-year term as the Area 3 Director of the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Board of Directors, a budgetary transfer for Special Education Speech Services, declaring certain Maintenance Equipment and Supplies as obsolete, adopting a partial tax exemption for persons over 65 years of age, and contracts with Turning Point Licensed Behavior Analyst Services, PLLC, and the County of Allegany for related services to preschoolers with disabilities. Additionally, they approved the establishment of a new Club America. Several personnel appointments were approved, including Morgan Grice as the SADD Club Advisor, Jason Ransom and Emma Terhune as Instructional and Non-Instructional Substitutes, Peyton Chamberlain as a Student Substitute Fitness Center School Monitor, Paiden Price as a Teacher Aide, and Cody Borden as the Intramural Flag Football Coach. Various coaching and game-day staff appointments for basketball were also approved. The board accepted recommendations from the 504 Committee, the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), and the Committee on Special Education (CSE). They approved the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held on October 15, 2025, and several Warrant Reports. Finally, they approved the appointment of Nickolas Gallicchio, Theodore Wlasniewski, Reagan Eveland, and Amy Brown for various coaching and operator positions.

The meeting included recognition of the Board of Education members during School Board Recognition Week, a report on the Literacy Steering Committee and district initiatives, and updates on the Safety Patrol. Discussions covered the NY Inspires initiative and the new Portrait of A Graduate. The Board also received a presentation on the 2024-2025 Schoolwide Assessment Summary, NYS STEPS, and the Annual Audit Report. Other topics included extracurricular activities, a meeting with the Commissioner of Education, ACASB meeting follow-up, regionalization, athletics, and approval of various agreements and appointments. An executive session was held to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.

The meeting included presentations from the DECA Club, Odyssey of the Mind Club, and AAA School Safety Patrol. Discussions covered encouraging reading at home, reducing screen time for students, and the number of study halls students have. The board approved the establishment of a new DECA Club, the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan, and various personnel actions, including appointments and resignations. Additionally, the board discussed and approved several items, including the August 27, 2025, Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes and warrant reports. An executive session was held to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.