Monica Bermiss

The Board conducted a reorganizational meeting for the school year, which included the election and oath of office for the Board President and Vice President. Discussion topics included organizing for the upcoming school year, committee assignments, and the formation of two new district task forces focused on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme feasibility study and student belonging, well-being, and protective factors. Additionally, the Board adopted annual resolutions and discussed revisions to the gifts and donations policy to improve efficiency for building administrators and PTOs. The meeting concluded with staff introductions and positive reflections on the district's culture.

The Board of Education held a community Q&A forum to discuss the future of the Lewisboro Elementary School campus, which is scheduled to close due to safety and facility concerns, and to address the New York State mandate for universal pre-K by 2028. Key topics included potential future options for the school building, the possibility of a revote on propositions, the maintenance history and costs associated with the campus, the distinction between school and town taxes, and the process used for estimating project costs in the absence of formal bids.

The board meeting included a presentation from an Assembly Member to recognize the outstanding performance of the robotics team in a world competition. The board also held discussions regarding the state-mandated five-year building condition survey and the resulting capital improvement plan. The engineering consultant highlighted the current state of district facilities, noting the absence of urgent life-safety needs, and reviewed a $127 million estimated project cost that includes infrastructure maintenance and modern learning environment enhancements.

The board meeting featured a review of recent school district election results, including support for the operating budget and athletic infrastructure reserves, while noting the rejection of Proposition Three. Additional topics included the recognition of student academic achievements at the underclassmen awards ceremony, reports on BOCES orientation, school musical performances, and middle school tours. The meeting also addressed the donation of surplus books to charity, and concluded with a presentation on learner-centered leadership as part of the district's vision plan, highlighting classroom initiatives to foster student confidence and leadership skills.

This document represents the formal minutes of the board meeting.