Mary Clark

The meeting included a presentation on the Technology Curriculum, staff recognitions, and a discussion regarding the New York State School Boards and the National School Boards Annual Conferences. The board accepted various consent items, including minutes, treasurer reports, budget status reports, revenue status reports, and CSE minutes. Personnel items were approved, including resignations, appointments, and substitute appointments. The board also approved the 2017-2018 Board of Education Goals, authorized the sale or disposal of furniture and equipment, accepted the External Audit and Corrective Action Plan for 2016-2017, adopted the proposed budget development calendar for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, and approved the first read of the School Volunteer NYSSBA Policy.

The meeting included recognition of employees for their exceptional service, particularly related to a water problem at the elementary building. There was also recognition of the art contest winners for the student agenda book cover designs. The Board discussed correspondence, including a thank-you letter from a student, information on federal grant programs, and the state budget. The Superintendent reported on letters of intent to retire, a resignation, and enrollment figures. The capital project was updated, and the repair of the roof at the old Post Office was discussed. The Board approved consensus items, personnel items, out-of-district placements, transportation requests, a student council trip, and the sale or disposal of items no longer in use. An executive session was held, and the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting included recognitions, such as congratulating the Large School Championship team and honoring Elementary Principal Deborah Flint with the Child Abuse Prevention Award in Steuben County. The board discussed concerns regarding the budget vote and property purchases, as well as updates on the capital project, including the installation of lights for the soccer field and the opening of the basketball court. The board accepted consensus items, personnel items, substitute appointments, tenure appointments, fall coaching appointments and election inspectors. Additionally, the board approved donations, participating in the GST BOCES Food Service Supply Bids, awarding the external audit bid, increasing student breakfast and Ala Carte prices, and adopting the proposed 2015-2016 school budget.

The meeting included a math report presentation regarding the math curriculum and a "Data Wall" with test results. The Professional Development Plan (PDP) for 2016-2017 was reviewed. There was a report regarding opening day, recognition of employees and their seniority years. The Board reviewed the policies that The Board had received from NYSSBA for the 0000,100,110,115,150,300 and 310 series. The 2016-2017 Board Goals and Board committees were reviewed.

The meeting included the election of the President and Vice President of the School Board for the 2016-2017 school year, followed by the appointment of various school officers. Approvals were given for school physician and attorney appointments, as well as designations, authorizations, bonding, and re-adoption of policies for the 2016-2017 school year. Fiscal authorizations and appointments were discussed, including budgetary transfer authorization and payroll certification. The board also addressed reimbursement rates for mileage and meals, and authorized participation in cooperative bidding.