Michael Ekstrom

The meeting included procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of visitors, featuring presentations by a student regarding a diploma presentation and another student discussing the Whole Milk Act and Milk Vending Machine. Key discussions involved the 2026-2027 Budget Work, specifically for Cafeteria, Building, and Athletic Budgets, under Business Operations. Consent actions approved the Business Operations agenda, Warrant Reports, Cooperative Purchasing Resolution with BOCES (authorizing joint bidding and appointing a committee for specifications and bid handling), Unit Cost Methodology for BOCES services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and a Memorandum of Agreement with the RCSTA concerning the STEP grant. Student Services actions approved consent items, CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations, and granted tentative approval for an FBLA overnight trip and final approval for several FFA overnight field trips. Policy work included the third reading and adoption of new policies (#5850 Cybersecurity Incident Response, and #5851 Data Networks and Security Access) and amendments to current policies (#1620, #1260, #7513, #7521). Personnel actions approved the consent agenda, appointments for volunteers and extra-curricular supervision, and probationary appointments for a Teacher Aide and a Food Service Helper commencing on February 5, 2026. The draft 2026-2027 school calendar was also approved.

The meeting included procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of visitors, including SRO Tim Pence and K-9 DJ. Key discussions involved a K-12 Data Presentation. Business Operations included the approval of the Business Operations consent agenda, the Warrant Report and Budget Detail by Function Report, approval of a change for the March meeting date to March 18, 2026, and the awarding of the bid for the 25-26 Capital Outlay Project, General Trades, to DDD Specialty for $72,000, following a review of five submitted bids. Student Services items included approval of related consent agendas and CSE/CPSE/504 Recommendations. Policy work involved a second reading of BOCES-recommended New Policies (#5851, #5850) and the approval of amendments to Policy #6220 Temporary Personnel. Personnel actions included the appointment of two individuals to permanent Bus Driver positions effective January 5, 2026, approval of two Leaves of Absence (LOA), and the acceptance of a retirement resignation from a food service helper.

The meeting included student recognition, specifically honoring Gianna Bowles for her achievements in soccer. Administrative reports were reviewed, and several business operations were approved, including the warrant report, budget detail function report, cafeteria report, and audit report. The Tax Collector's Report was approved, and payment was authorized to the Randolph Free Library. The board discussed and approved BOCES-recommended new policies and amendments to current policies. Student services were addressed, including CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations, tentative approval for an overnight field trip, course catalog updates, and a student recognition resolution. Personnel matters were also handled, including appointments of substitutes, volunteers, extra-curricular staff, and permanent civil service appointments, as well as approvals for leaves of absence and a probationary civil service appointment. The board also reviewed the tentative timeline for the 2026-2027 budget approval process.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The business operations segment covered the approval of the warrant report and budget detail, cafeteria report, and snowplow bid, which was awarded to Hoag's Lawn Service. An MOA with RCSTA for the Drama Club was approved, as were corrective action plans related to an audit. In student services, CSE/CPSE/504 recommendations were approved. Personnel actions included appointments of substitutes, volunteers, and extra-curricular staff, acceptance of a retirement resignation, rescinding an appointment, and approving a leave of absence and probationary appointments. The meeting also touched on informational items, correspondence, BOE member reports, and the possibility of an executive session.

The meeting included discussions and actions on business operations, such as a settlement agreement and a bond resolution for financing recent settlements of certain lawsuits. The board also addressed personnel matters, including the creation of a Civil Service position for a Registered Nurse, probationary appointments for teacher aides, and approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for a School Nurse A.M. Bus Assignment. Additionally, there was a work session on the financial plan.