Kari Grisewood

The board meetings covered various administrative and operational actions, including the conduct of a budget hearing and public comment sessions. Key approvals were granted for the Genesee Valley BOCES summer driver education agreement, the RIC One Risk Operations Center resolution, the disposal of obsolete equipment, and a quote for gym floor repairs. The board reviewed and accepted treasurer, internal claims auditor, and extra-curricular activity reports. Additional actions involved voting on BOCES administrative budget and board members, authorizing insurance requirement reductions, approving service agreements with Inter-State Studio, accepting natural gas and transportation bids, and confirming personnel schedules and non-union salary adjustments. Special education placement recommendations were also formally reviewed and approved.

The board conducted several key items of business including the approval of the administrative budget for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, authorizing a reduction in the Commercial Catastrophe Umbrella Liability requirement, and approving service agreements and contracts for transportation, natural gas supply, and inter-state studio services. Additionally, the board acted on special education placement recommendations, approved personnel changes including the establishment and abolishment of various positions, and appointed personnel to serve in the upcoming annual district meeting.

The board meeting included a budget presentation for the 2026-27 school year and the adoption of the budget for voter consideration. Key actions included the approval of the property tax report card, a library proposition, and the appointment of election workers for the annual district meeting. The board also authorized several agreements, including a corrected GV BOCES capital project intermunicipal agreement, a stop-over point memorandum of agreement with WCCH, a tuition agreement with Stanley G. Falk School, and various transportation contracts. Additionally, the board approved a final Smart Schools investment plan resolution, contracts for architectural services, repair quotes for digital signs, textbook adoptions, and various special education placement recommendations and personnel adjustments, including position creations and eliminations.

The board discussed and approved several key items, including an intermunicipal agreement for the Genesee Valley BOCES capital improvement project and cooperative agreements regarding special education placements with Mt. Morris Central School District. Additionally, the board approved amendments to transportation contracts, non-public transportation requests, the appointment of legal counsel, and the acceptance of a school safety excellence award. Personnel matters, including resignation agreements and personnel schedules, were also addressed, along with a budget presentation for the upcoming school year, review of school safety proposals, and establishment of staff holidays and work schedules.

The meeting agenda included a budget presentation and reports from the Ex Officio Student School Board Member regarding band/chorus, Model UN, spring sports, and the upcoming musical. New business involved the approval of Emergency Building Project Services Proposals for architectural and construction management services related to 2025 hailstorm damage. Additionally, the Board acted upon the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar, the summer 2026 4-Day Work Week, the 2026-2027 12-month holiday schedule, and the approval of an unpaid holiday for 12-month staff on December 31, 2026. The Board also authorized the disposal of obsolete equipment. Personnel actions included the approval for the creation of a 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher position and a 1.0 FTE HS Math Teacher position, along with the approval of Personnel Schedule 613. Special Education recommendations were also approved.