Matthew Southwick

Key discussions included committee reports: the Buildings & Grounds Committee requested an additional meeting to approve bids for the Capital Project, tentatively set for March 30, 2026, and discussed the next $100K project; the Policy Committee prepared revisions for discussion next month. Administrative reports covered Superintendent information on Comptroller DiNapoli's Fiscal and Environmental Stress 2025 report and the upcoming budget, as well as Principal updates on staff wellness, the spelling bee, and the varsity boys basketball team's recent win. Students presented on the IMPETUS program. New Business involved the approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar and the associated Give Back Snow Dates. Policy items 7.2 and 7.3 (Conference/Travel Expense Reimbursement revision and a new Health Insurance policy) received final reads. Personnel actions included the appointment of a probationary Science Teacher, the appointment of several substitutes, the acceptance of resignations for a bus driver and a maintenance/driver, the rescinding of an appointment for a Social Emotional Educator, and approval for salary consideration for professional development credits for an employee. The Board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss employment history for specific bargaining units.

The meeting included administrative reports covering recent events, concert/basketball activity, and attendance data. The Principal noted the addition of a Pre-K Teaching Assistant due to increased enrollment. The Board reviewed tentative agendas for upcoming trips to D.C. and Puerto Rico, and discussed the status of the Senior Trip fundraising. In new business, the Board approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports and CSE recommendations. Approval was also granted for the Senior Class overnight trip to Boston, MA. Furthermore, the Board conducted the second read on two policy items: revision of Policy #6161 (Conference/Travel Expense Reimbursement) and the new Policy #6510 (Health Insurance). A negotiated disciplinary agreement with a tenured employee was approved. The Board entered into an executive session to discuss the employment history of individuals within the CFSA, CFEA, and CFASA units.

The meeting included a discussion on the Regionalization Plan and a brief overview of the budget for the upcoming year. The BOE conducted reads to Policy items 5.2-5.3, specifically Policy Revision #6161 regarding Conference/Travel Expense Reimbursement and new policy #6510 concerning Health Insurance. The BOE adopted the 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar and approved an overnight trip for the Sophomore Class to Washington DC. Additionally, the BOE approved the transfer of funds from Worker's Compensation, Retirement Contribution Reserve, and Debt Service Service Reserve to the General Fund. The plumbing contract for the Capital Outlay Project was awarded to Hoover Heating and Cooling. Carlie Mae Huckle was approved as a substitute teacher and teaching assistant.

The meeting included committee reports, administrative reports, and new business. The BG&T committee discussed the bid opening for a 100K project, and the Policy committee reviewed policies for health insurance for retired employees and reimbursement for conferences. Administrative reports covered the annual audit, lead water testing results, student events, honor roll students, and student attendance. New business included approving the consent agenda, certifying unpaid school taxes, accepting results of an external audit, approving a corrective action plan, adopting a bond resolution for a capital improvement project, accepting a grant from the Adirondack Community Foundation, and accepting a MOA between CFSA and Clifton-Fine Central School. Personnel motions were approved, including rescinding a resolution, appointments, terms of employment, and substitute positions. An executive session was held to discuss employment history and a student investigation.

The Board of Education meeting included accepting the results of the capital project vote and the transportation vote. The capital project vote passed, while the EV Bus purchase vote was defeated.