Sheena Peabody

The board meeting included a review of the Treasurer's Report and presentations on a fire inspection report and a student field trip. Key actions taken included the appointment of a substitute bus driver, a modified girls softball coach, substitute teacher aides, and a long-term substitute elementary teacher. The board also addressed CSE/CPSE/504 placements, received administrative updates from principals and the superintendent, approved the donation of sick days to the SEIU bank, and authorized salary increases for non-contract staff and the superintendent. Additionally, the board assumed responsibility for a physical education program previously provided by BOCES and accepted the transfer of a teacher, while also extending the superintendent's contract and holding an executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations.

The board meeting covered a wide range of agenda items including student and staff presentations, the school business administrator's strategic plan, and public participation. Key actions included approving the use of a bus for a community event, accepting the treasurer's report, and adopting a standard work day resolution for school employees. The board also approved placements for special education and pre-school special education, accepted a withdrawal from substitute calling duties, and authorized salary increases for several non-contract group members. Additionally, the board approved the senior trip for the class of 2018, appointed new teacher assistants, designated a superintendent's day, authorized a cheerleading merger with LaFargeville, appointed a chemical hygiene officer, approved various substitute appointments, and revised a board policy. Administrative reports were presented and executive sessions were held to discuss personnel matters.

The agenda for the meeting included a formal call to order, a session dedicated to personnel matters to be held in executive session, and subsequent adjournment.

The board meeting focused on the appointment of a new teacher in the tenure area of Agricultural Science. The candidate was approved for a four-year probationary appointment effective in April.

The board meeting agenda focused on the review and approval of total budget expenditures for the upcoming school year. Additional business items included the approval of an intermunicipal cooperation agreement for professional legal services, a discussion regarding the Toruk Trust tax refund decision, and the approval of new and returning substitute staff members.