Renee Morrison

The meeting covered various topics, including reports on the lunch program, graduation ceremony, sign replacement quotes, tax collection, and school grounds maintenance. The board accepted the resignation of Mr. Cuthbertson and approved several policy updates. Key actions included approving bid awards for reconstruction at the main building, a proclamation honoring the girls' varsity softball team, budget transfers, and an agreement with the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office. The board also approved several personnel matters, including appointments, resignations, and contract extensions. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, followed by actions including the approval of Memoranda of Agreements with the Association of Poland Teachers (APT), a contract extension for the Superintendent, and an updated Management/Confidential Employee Manual.

The annual re-organization meeting focused on appointing officers to the board, including the District Clerk, District Clerk Pro-Tem, and other administrative roles. The meeting involved the election of the President and Vice-President of the Board of Education. Various other appointments were made, including those for treasurer, tax collector, internal claims auditor, and other key positions. Designations were approved for official bank depositories, transfer agents, municipal bond consultants, and other official roles. Authorizations were made for payroll certification, check signatures, budgetary transfers, and other financial and operational matters. Members were appointed to various committees, including the Policy Review Committee, Audit Committee, School Wellness Committee, Facilities Committee, and Negotiations Sub-Committees. Representatives were also appointed for the School Board Institute and the Committee on Special Education, including surrogate parents and members of the Pre-School Committee on Special Education. Finally, the meeting addressed the approval of regular monthly meeting calendars and the bonding of personnel.

The meeting covered various topics including administrative updates on school reopening, academic initiatives, construction projects, and bids for an electronic sign. Reports were given on State Board Institute programs, facility upgrades at Herkimer County BOCES, and policy reviews. The board also addressed personnel matters such as staff appointments, resignations, and policy updates. A presentation was given by the Class of 2024 regarding their senior trip, and the board approved the trip, the budget calendar, the tax collector's report, and several resolutions including the creation of a Director of Facilities I position and budget transfers. An executive session was held for collective negotiations and legal advice.

The meeting covered summer school data, campus grant programs, teacher transitions, and vacancy postings. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, following which a new principal was appointed, and district-provided transportation for students attending Regents Review class and August Regents Exams was approved.

The meeting covered various topics including administrative reports on grants, enrollment numbers, website updates, and a reading program review. Discussion included school board institute updates, audit and policy committee reports, Herkimer BOCES facility and board of education updates, and a board self-evaluation. Reports from board members included discussion of the PreK grant, drama club performance, art show, community program use of school facilities, and staffing. Oral communications included a parent's concerns and questions about graduation rates. The meeting also involved approvals for budget transfers, worker's compensation insurance, an agreement for staff attorney functions, BOCES services, community use of school buses, a donation, and personnel matters including tenure appointments, retirements, and new appointments. An executive session was held to discuss litigation, collective negotiations, appointments, and the personnel report.