Matthew Bostelman

Key discussions included a presentation on the Senior Class Trip, outlining dates and itinerary for the trip to Hershey Park and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. The Business Manager provided an overview of the 2026-27 School Budget focusing on the Revenue/Expense Gap Analysis. The Superintendent reported on moving the graduation location due to Capital Project work, addressing light and sound needs, and collaborations with PTO, Sertoma, and the Alumni Association. Personnel actions approved during the consent agenda included accepting resignations, including long-time employee Trevor Beames, and the retirement of Denise Vawter, alongside numerous employee appointments and changes to the substitute lists. Consent agenda items also covered the approval of financial reports for December 2025, setting scholarship amounts for the Chamberlin and Teel Scholarships, creating a new full-time Teacher Aide position, approving contracts for SRO Services and the Senior Class Trip, and adjusting the 2025/2026 Instructional Calendar. The Board convened an Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular employees.

Key discussions and actions included a review of Capital Project Bids, followed by the resolution to appoint Erin Noone to fill a vacant board seat until the May 2026 election, and the subsequent administration of her Oath of Office. The Board then elected Matthew Lashway as President for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year. Superintendent reports covered items such as a 14-Passenger Bus Purchase (including temporary loaner arrangements), updates on refining board minutes language, ongoing work on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), plans to update Mission, Vision, and Core Values, and updates on the Capital Project. The Consent Agenda saw approvals for financial reports, the adoption of the 2026 Budget Calendar, awarding of Capital Project bids, creation of a full-time Teacher Aide position, approval of an MOA with the Afton Administrators' Association, appointment of members to various Scholarship Committees, and approval of CSE/CPSE Placement Recommendations. Personnel actions involved rescinding and correcting a coaching appointment, approving new appointments including a retroactive aide position, approving an unpaid leave request, and approving the tenure appointment for Kendra Smith, School Social Worker. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent's Contract.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions on a board seat vacancy, student and superintendent reports, and an audit committee report. The board approved the consent agenda items, including the acceptance of a board member's resignation, financial reports, the annual audit, a corrective action plan for NYSED, an amendment to the superintendent's employment agreement, and an agreement with Greene Central School District. Personnel actions included employee resignations and appointments. The board also discussed public comments and convened an executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular person.

The meeting included a student presentation on Girls State, a proposal for a Water Fitness class, and reports from the Superintendent, students, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal, Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, and Chenango County School Boards Association. The board discussed joining the Catskill Area School Study Council (CASSC) and the continuation of evening Parent/Teacher conferences. They also addressed issues with the Maintenance Building's heating system and reviewed social media data. The board convened into an executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular employee.

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and adopt Policy 5009 regarding Extreme Heat Condition Days. The board also approved the appointment of a Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher, a Secondary Vocal and General Music Teacher, and a bus attendant/driver in training. Additionally, they approved adding a name to the substitute teacher aide list.