Richard Tordel

The board meeting included presentations on the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan and the 2026-2027 budget development. Superintendent reports covered various school activities including student government, athletics, testing, and capital project progress. The board approved financial reports and claims, along with several policies regarding school property traffic, capital project change orders, and student health. Personnel actions included the appointment of a bus driver and a bus aide. Additionally, the board approved the BOCES administrative budget, the Strategic Plan, an architectural services agreement for the capital outlay, and an alcohol-drug abuse prevention program agreement, alongside property tax report cards and student transportation requests.

The Board of Education meeting covered a variety of administrative, financial, and personnel items. Key discussions included a presentation on the Tully Free Library budget and ongoing development for the 2026-2027 district budget. The board received reports from the Superintendent and the Board President, covering topics such as upcoming candidate petitions, committee reports, and information on the OCM BOCES annual meeting. Financial actions included the approval of reports, claims, and budget transfers. Policies regarding student medication and health conditions were advanced for first reading, while policies on organizational meetings and voting were adopted. Personnel actions involved staff appointments, resignations, and teacher association agreements. Additionally, the board approved several propositions for the upcoming May election, including student transportation, capital reserve funds, and library tax, as well as authorizations for field trips, donations, and emergency herbicide application on district grounds.

The meeting included student and staff recognitions, a presentation on Regents exam results, and an update on the budget development for the 2026-2027 school year. The board discussed administrative reports, including facility and building project updates, and reviewed information regarding OCM BOCES board member nominations and the upcoming annual meeting. Financial reports and claims were approved, and several policies were moved for a first reading. Personnel actions were finalized, including a teachers' association agreement, new staff appointments, leave of absence requests, and revised coaching appointments. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 school calendar, updated substitute and tutoring rates to meet minimum wage standards, and held an executive session for personnel updates.

The meeting included a presentation on the 2026-2027 Budget Development. The Superintendent's Report covered various student activities, including upcoming events, leadership training wrap-up, and plans for Special Olympiad participation. The Board President noted the upcoming deadline for BOCES Board Member Nominations. Key financial actions involved the approval of December 2025 financial reports, claims, and budget transfers by consent. Two policies, Artificial Intelligence (Policy 5840) and Data Networks and Security Access (Policy 5850), were approved for second reading and adoption. Personnel actions included abolishing a Mathematics Teacher position, appointing an employee to tenure in Mathematics, accepting resignations, approving retroactive appointments and leaves of absence, and approving stipend payments and spring coaching appointments. New business involved approving an amendment to the King & King Contract and approving election inspectors for the budget vote scheduled for May 2026.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Presentations covered the Special Education Plan, Grade 3-5 Assessments, and the 2026-2027 Budget Development. The Superintendent's report provided updates on student activities, academic transitions, testing, calendar development, and the Strategic Plan. The Board President reported on upcoming Board Member Candidate information. The Board reviewed and acted upon personnel matters, including accepting resignations, leaves of absence, and approving new appointments for various roles such as Treasurer, Teaching Assistants, and Bus Driver Trainees. In policy matters, the Board approved two policies for first reading (Artificial Intelligence, Data Networks and Security Access) and adopted four policies by consent (Procurement, School Safety Plans, Cybersecurity Incident Response, Concussion Management). New business items involved the approval of a Bond Resolution for the 2025 Capital Project, adoption of the Special Education Plan for 2026-2028, approval of advisory agreements for a Treasurer and Facilities Assessment, and approval of several overnight field trips and a substantial donation to the Class of 2027. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel updates.