Kerry Elsasser

The meeting was a Board of Education workshop conducted by the Corning City School District. The agenda included an opening session, roll call, and a dedicated segment for the board workshop.

The board meetings covered a wide range of administrative and operational matters. Discussions included the authorization of funds for special education services, approval of various bid awards for school projects and supplies, and the adoption of technology plans for upcoming years. Personnel actions involved the abolishment of certain positions, processing of retirements, tenure appointments, and the setting of election inspector compensation rates. Financial business included budget revisions, acceptance of donations for school clubs, authorization of cooperative bidding for natural gas, and transfers involving various reserve funds. Policy revisions and updates to the code of conduct were also reviewed.

The meeting includes an opening session, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a closed session designated for the discussion of matters made confidential by federal or state law.

The board discussed authorization of funds for Special Education Programs and Services, reviewed facilities and master plan updates, and addressed personnel actions, including numerous retirements and a termination. Additionally, the meeting covered business items such as donation acceptances, various budget and grant appropriations, BOCES cost allocation methodology, and board registration appointments.

The Board discussed and took action on several items including the authorization of funds for special education programs, personnel actions such as retirements and tenure appointments, and the approval of a memorandum of agreement for the Chief Emergency Officer position. The Board also reviewed business items, including the approval of the treasurer's report, acceptance of donations, the establishment of a memorial scholarship fund, and the authorization to close a student club. Furthermore, the Board adopted a bond resolution for school vehicles and a proposition for the upcoming annual district election. Additional items included the acceptance of project completion certificates, approval of an energy performance contract, and participation in a cooperative natural gas bid. Resolutions were passed regarding registration and public hearing procedures for the annual school district election and budget vote, along with the appointment of election inspectors and the approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar.