Rebecca Green

The Special Meeting primarily focused on the award of a general construction contract for an Emergency Capital Project at the Dutchess BOCES Administration Building. This project addresses moisture infiltration, asbestos abatement, and related reconstruction work. Following the issuance of proposals in December 2025, the Board resolved to award the construction contract for Phase 1 of the Emergency Capital Project, including specific alternates, to the lowest responsible bidder, Ferrari & Sons, Inc., for a total sum of $509,800.00, subject to contract execution. No public comments were made.

The meeting included the appointment of Michael Sowul as Acting Principal of the Alternative High School/Resilience Academy.

The meeting included discussions about an increase with Day Automation Systems, Inc. for additional security cameras and equipment. A Cooperative Agreement with The Palombo Group was approved. The resignation of Nicholas Millas from Supervisor/Principal of CTI was approved, contingent upon his appointment to Director of Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. Nicholas Millas was then appointed to the position of Director of Career and Technical Education and Adult Education.

The meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance and a resolution to adopt Policy 5695 regarding Internet Enabled Devices, following a recommendation from the Policy Committee and a waiver of the second reading.

The agenda included discussions on the Peach Rd. Water Project, an overview of the Code of Conduct, and a Portrait of a New Graduate. The board addressed multiple action items, including budget transfers, internal claims audit reports, and the creation of several new positions such as Dean of Students, Supervisor of Physical Facilities and Transportation, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services. Contract amendments for the District Superintendent were reviewed, along with a capital project change order. The board also considered policies on extreme heat condition days and participation in the Community Eligibility Provision for the upcoming school year. Various contracts were discussed and approved, including those for Astor Services, Marilyn Lashlee, Lexia Learning Systems, Lizzie Hetzer Learning LLC, and TruView BSI, LLC. Extensions were approved for bids related to cooperative door services, print shop paper, boiler and HVAC maintenance, and bus maintenance. The board also reviewed and approved the revised organizational chart and a SEQRA resolution for a roof replacement project.