Scott J. Osborne

The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining. The Board adopted the agenda and approved a consent agenda covering special education plan recommendations, various personnel actions including probationary appointments, leaves of absence, and multiple resignations and retirements, as well as business reports such as treasurer's reports, budget transfers, and an adult education sponsorship agreement. Additionally, the Board approved the final results of the school budget vote and board election, reviewed a nutrition and physical activity policy, approved the upcoming school board meeting calendar, and authorized the termination of two employees.

This document outlines the Plattsburgh City School District's Response to Intervention (RtI) Plan, a district-wide process utilizing a Comprehensive Integrated Three-Tiered (Ci3T) prevention framework. The plan aims to provide prevention, early intervention services, and appropriate instructional programming to ensure academic and behavioral progress for all students. Key objectives include improving student achievement and behavior through research-based interventions, data-based decision-making, and professional development, ultimately striving to increase graduation rates, decrease dropout rates, and reduce special education referrals.

The Plattsburgh City School District's Professional Development Plan (2025-2028) outlines a vision for collaborative, continuous adult learning focused on student achievement and instructional practices. Key strategic goals include refining a district strategic plan with Project-Based Learning, enhancing instruction through technology integration and professional growth, and implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility training. The plan also focuses on improving differentiated instruction based on brain science, fostering student health and wellness through universal behavioral supports, and providing comprehensive coaching for probationary teachers in writing, instruction, and behavioral management.

This District Comprehensive Improvement Plan outlines three core priorities for the 2025-2026 academic year. The plan focuses on enhancing literacy through the My View Literacy Program and direct instruction programming for identified students, providing targeted after-school tutoring and mentoring services for students in identified subgroups, and prioritizing instructional and behavioral coaches to foster safe and culturally responsive learning environments. These initiatives aim to improve academic outcomes, address learning gaps, and cultivate an inclusive educational experience for all students.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, including faculty discipline, substitute teacher removal, an employee investigation, and potential litigation. Upon reconvening, the Board received spotlight presentations from Oak Street Elementary and reports from CVES regarding their programs. A public hearing was held on proposed amendments to the District Safety Plan pertaining to Deha's Law and cardiac arrest plans. The agenda was adopted with modifications, including personnel changes and the addition of the amended District Safety Plan approval and a field trip request for a Model United Nations conference. The Consent Agenda, covering CSE, CPSE, 504 Plan recommendations, various probationary and miscellaneous appointments, resignations/retirements, substitute/TOC appointments, and several business reports (including fund activity, budget transfers, wire transfers, and financial statements), was approved. New Business included the adoption of a resolution authorizing the RIC ONE Risk Operations Center to enter into Data Privacy Agreements, and the adoption of a SEQR resolution concerning the 2026 Capital Outlay Project (interior floor finish upgrades and exterior sports field improvements at Plattsburgh Senior High School). First readings were held for numerous Board Policies (including BP #4000, BP #5020.3, BP #5150.1, BP #5151, BP #0000, BP #0100, BP #1235, BP #4010, BP #4311, BP #4321, BP #4321.04, BP #4321.04-R, BP #4321.12, and BP #4321.12-E). The amended District Safety Plan was formally approved, as was the field trip request for the Model United Nations conference. The meeting concluded with a final Executive Session to discuss potential litigation before adjournment.