Michelle Hendrzak

The meeting agenda includes executive sessions to address contract negotiations, personnel matters, and potential disciplinary or employment-related actions. The Board will consider the adoption of the agenda, provide an opportunity for public comment, and review the Juul Agreement between the school district and an employee to extend a probationary appointment. Additionally, the meeting features a budget workshop to evaluate proposed revenues and reserves for the upcoming executive budget.

The Board convened for a regular meeting, which included an executive session to deliberate on personnel and contractual matters. The agenda covered administrative and operational updates, including reports from the Superintendent and Treasurer, and the acceptance of various committee recommendations. Key actions included the appointment of an assistant musical director, approval of a merger with Boquet Valley Central School for varsity flag football, the authorization of a new coaching position, and the ratification of a multi-year support staff contract.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting includes provisions for an executive session to discuss matters such as contract negotiations, medical/financial history, or personnel issues. Key items for action involve considering Jay Fuhrman's petition for candidacy, approving the hiring of Tori Amis as a cleaner, accepting the resignation of Jake Riggins (facilities director), and acknowledging the intent to retire of Angela Davis. Furthermore, the Board is scheduled to act on approving the Audit Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and adopting the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Other topics include receiving updates from the Superintendent and Treasurer, reviewing communications, and hearing student/teacher presentations.

The regular meeting addressed several items, including public comment regarding advocacy for fixing the state formula for vacant land and taxes. The Principal's Update highlighted successes in the Science Olympiad competition and Nordic skiing events, noting the upcoming Authentic STEM project kickoff and the end of Quarter 2 Semester 1. The Superintendent's Update covered the introduction of a new student teacher, upcoming meeting schedules, the Governor's State of the State Address, 2026-27 Budget Development projections showing a small State Aid increase and a UPK increase, and plans to transition to a new website, School Tool, and parent square by July 1, 2026. New business included the approval of Mark Bennett for multiple administrative roles, the hiring of a substitute teacher, and approval of a Support Staff contract for 2026-2030. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and personnel matters.

Key discussions during the meeting included a report from the student representatives regarding a survey on desired student opportunities. The Principal's report covered mid-marking period status, upcoming January Regents exams, issues with the NFHS network for sporting event recordings, introduction of the modified nordic ski coach, and a recent lock-out drill. The Board accepted and approved the Treasurer's Report for November 2025, CSE & CPSE recommendations, and a resolution expressing sincere appreciation and gratitude to Cynthia Ford Johnston for her service as interim. The administrative update involved discussion of the draft 2026-2027 calendar, findings from the NYSED Final Regional Plans, and the Superintendent Transition Plan. New business saw approvals for Samantha Stytzer as modified nordic coach, Zarela Gulli and Lydia Bruno as substitute teachers, and chaperones for a Puerto Rico trip. The Board also approved a merger with Lake Placid Central School for several spring 2026 varsity sports. An executive session was held for contract negotiations and personnel matters.