Nathan Hydock

The Board discussed construction updates regarding the district's facilities and preparation for the upcoming school year. The Superintendent reported on the federal funding landscape and potential fiscal challenges for the future. The Board authorized the hiring of a third School Safety Officer and reviewed various personnel appointments, resignations, and mentoring assignments. Educational consent items included the approval of a therapy dog program for the primary school and an 8th-grade field trip to Washington, D.C. Financial approvals were granted for various reports, budget transfers, and the revision of the health reimbursement arrangement plan. Additionally, the Board adopted the District-Wide School Safety Plan and the Code of Conduct. The meeting concluded with a roundtable discussion on the impact of technology and AI in education, followed by an executive session regarding litigation and employment matters.

The board reviewed reports regarding the football merger, special education, the music department, and budget updates. Educational consent items approved included CSE/CPSE recommendations, a unified bowling agreement, a new course proposal for Principles in Business, and the creation of a new marching band club. Personnel actions encompassed various resignations, new staff appointments, leave requests, updates to substitute lists, and approvals for student volunteer and field experience applicants. Financial business items covered the receipt of treasurer, warrant, and audit reports, alongside the disposal of excess materials. The board also adopted policies concerning Title IX/Sex Discrimination and cybersecurity, approved the district-wide school safety plan, authorized notary renewal fees, and finalized a partnership membership before moving into an executive session for collective negotiations.

The board meeting included presentations regarding the Oak Orchard Primary School, BOCES, and a budget workshop for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key actions included the formal adoption of the 2026-2027 budget, approval of CSE and CPSE special education recommendations, and establishment of compensation rates for Impartial Hearing Officers. Personnel actions, including several retirements, resignations, and new appointments, were approved. Additionally, the board passed a resolution for a senior citizen tax exemption, revised the 2026-2027 school calendar, approved transportation requests, and adopted an amended policy regarding medication and personal care items.

The board received presentations on the Medina Milestones contest winners and the iReady Math program, as well as a rollover budget presentation for the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved CSE/CPSE recommendations and a series of personnel actions, including a retirement, various appointments, the cancellation of a JV Girls Basketball season in favor of a modified team, and leaves of absence. Additionally, the board approved several business and financial items, such as the treasurer's, warrant, and budget transfer reports, the 2025 unpaid tax roster, and the disposal of excess library materials. Policy actions included the first reading of policies regarding Title IX/sex discrimination and cybersecurity, along with the review of several existing policies and the removal of one policy regarding recording devices.

The board meeting included reports on technology, property tax, and superintendent updates. Educational items approved included special education recommendations, the adoption of the Typesy program, and a student trip proposal. Personnel actions involved the acceptance of resignations, approval of compensation for Starlab facilitation, curriculum work requests, and various leave requests, along with appointments for the Mustang Marching Band and substitute teachers. Business and financial decisions included the amendment of the Extraclassroom Activity Funds Corrective Action Plan and the disposal of excess music instruments. The board also addressed election procedures, including the appointment of a chairperson and election inspectors for the upcoming budget vote, and cast votes for the Orleans/Niagara BOCES administrative budget and board member elections. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding employment matters.