Shaun Merrill

The meeting includes the appointment of a new Waterloo Board of Education representative to the Policy Board and the addition of an At Large Representative. The agenda items involve a review of the organization's By-Laws, the review and voting on a continuation grant application and budget, and a program update from Hobart William Smith Colleges. The meeting concludes with scheduling future meetings to ensure the required frequency of at least four meetings per year.

The board reviewed budget information and discussed the potential need for an FS10A filing due to unused professional salary funds. Professional development updates focused on the implementation of asynchronous workshops via Schoology, including a review of grant application considerations for future training facilitators. Other topics included reports on the Fall Forum, potential future acquisitions of Professional Learning Experience Kits, and the utilization of district-wide resources such as pre-intervention manuals and specialized autism support materials. Additionally, the board discussed potential 3D printing resource allocations, upcoming Superintendent's Conference Day planning, and community outreach efforts involving the United Way and local boutique fundraising initiatives.

The meeting included an update on information from the NYSTC Spring Forum, including topics like the Portrait of a Graduate and upcoming AI-focused summer network training. Additionally, the agenda covered a budget and FS10-A update, a report from Hobart William Smith Colleges, information regarding the required NYSTC Fall Forum, and planning for the next meeting to vote on the Continuation Application.

The meeting included discussions around replacing a Policy Board member, approving minutes from a prior meeting, and appointing a new Technology Consultant. There was a budget and FS10 update, a review and amendment of By-Laws, and approval of a new Policy Board Member. The chairperson expressed interest in stepping down, leading to the approval of a new Chairperson. Updates from Hobart William Smith Colleges were not available. Other topics included the Co-Directors attending Fall Forum, ideas for Professional Development based on Wellness, information from the United Way regarding upcoming events, and a discussion on the loss of opportunities for teachers to earn CTLE credits.

The Waterloo Central School District's Organizational Professional Development Plan for 2025-2026 focuses on improving the quality of education through a strong professional development program. The plan aims to develop a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, empowering educators to improve instructional practices, close achievement gaps, and accelerate student outcomes in literacy, MTSS, and personalized learning. Key goals include strengthening literacy instruction, reestablishing PLC protocols, implementing a cohesive MTSS framework, deepening personalized learning, and providing ongoing training in management software.