Michael Ciarelli

The meeting commenced with an executive session followed by a regular session. Key discussions included recognizing Fall Scholar Athletes for maintaining a grade point average of 90 and above. Consent agenda items approved personnel matters and placement recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education. The Board also approved the designation and disposition of outdated or damaged library books. Under Business & Finance, the Board acknowledged receipt of several Claims Auditor Reports detailing warrant transactions, accepted the Final Single Audit for Federal Awards, authorized funding and terms for the employment agreement with Local Union 74 United Services Workers (covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028), and approved property tax refunds based on Small Claim Assessment Review (SCAR) decisions across the Towns of Crawford, Mamakating, Shawangunk, and Wallkill.

The meeting commenced with a call to order, followed by an executive session which was later adjourned, subsequently reconvening to the regular session. Key discussions included a Demographic Study Update, presentation of the Draft "Rollover" Budget for 2026-2027, and Preliminary State Aid Analysis, noting projected elementary enrollment stabilization and a 3.51% budget increase. Action items included the first reading approval of Policy 5413 regarding Uniform Grant Guidance for Federal Awards. The Board also approved Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with Local 74 United Service Workers Clerical concerning the Lunar New Year holiday and with the Pine Bush Teachers Association (PBTA) regarding a retirement incentive. Public comment was suspended due to the virtual meeting format. In Business & Finance, the Board acknowledged receipt and acceptance of several Claims Auditor Reports detailing warrant payments and voided transactions. Furthermore, the Board approved the conveyance of a utility easement to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) at 77 Maple Avenue.

The meeting commenced with procedural actions, including entering and adjourning an executive session before reconvening the regular session. Key discussion items included student recognition for a fall production and NYSSMA participants. Under Superintendent recommendations, the Board addressed policy updates, approving the second reading and adoption of Policy 5661 and Policy 5681, and approving the deletion of Policy 3430 and Policy 5693. The Board also approved the designation and disposition of surplus equipment, acknowledged a donation of gift cards, and approved SEDCAR contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. The Business & Finance section involved acknowledging Claims Auditor Reports and the District Treasurer Report for December 2025, approving the 2025-2026 Estimated Non-Resident Tuition Rates, approving a transportation contract with Mosdos Satmar effective January 2026, and awarding a contract for the 2025 Capital Improvement Project for Phase IB Track and Field Tree Clearing.

The Board of Education convened for a regular meeting, which included an executive session for personnel matters and legal consultation. Key actions involved approving policy readings, acknowledging a donation of 3D printers, and approving a disciplinary settlement agreement. Public comments were heard regarding bus stop safety. The board also discussed and approved claims auditor reports, the tax collector's report, a capital project for network switch replacement, and funding for school security aides.

The meeting included reports from elementary and middle school principals, as well as the high school principal and assistant principals, regarding building goals. The Board acknowledged the donation of dictionaries by the Wallkill East Rotary Club to third-grade students. The Board also discussed the designation and disposition of library books and surplus equipment. A memorandum of agreement with the Pine Bush Administrators Association related to administrator vacation exception was approved. Additionally, the board discussed public comments and upcoming meetings and events. The Board acknowledged receipt and acceptance of Claims Auditor reports and District Treasurer Report for September 2025 and authorized a withdrawal from the Tax Certiorari Reserve Fund.