Susan Douglas

The meeting agenda included several key actions. Resolutions were passed to establish May 12, 2026, as Voter Registration Day, appoint a Voting Machine Custodian, and appoint various election officers for the May 19, 2026, annual budget vote. The Board awarded contracts totaling $1,110,975.00 for the High/Middle School Renovations Capital Improvement Project, accepted the Internal Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and approved an extension of the bid for Safety and Security Film. Permission was granted for the High School Olympiad team to attend a field trip to LeMoyne College on March 20-21, 2026. Several agreements were approved, including one with the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for commencement ceremony services and agreements for professional services with Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Project Management, Inc. Final actions included approving placements for numerous students with disabilities and preschool students with disabilities, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ballston Spa Association of Teaching Assistants, accepting several resignations and resignations for the purpose of retirement, and approving various personnel actions including appointments of Teaching Assistants, permanent appointments, probationary support service appointments, substitute appointments, and co-curricular/coaching appointments.

Discussions during the meeting included a presentation on the District's Professional Development program, covering philosophy, subcommittees, the mentor program, and plans for the Day of Professional Choice. The Board also reviewed potential new courses for the 2026-2027 school year. New business resolutions involved granting permission for a Varsity Hockey team field trip to Pulaski, NY, declaring obsolete equipment from several schools for disposal, and approving the placement of numerous students with disabilities and preschool students with disabilities as recommended by the relevant committees. Furthermore, the Board addressed several personnel matters via a consent agenda, including the approval of one resignation for the purpose of retirement, several resignations, the rescission of a previous resignation for retirement, and various instructional, permanent, support services, co-curricular, extra duties, and coaching appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. PTA and PTSA event information was also shared.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included a report from Student Government regarding the annual Speak Out event and coordination for next year's Ex Officio Student Board member. The Policy Committee announced its upcoming meeting date. The primary focus of New Business was the adoption of Resolution #340, a Bond Resolution authorizing $61,813,000 for additions, alterations, and improvements to District buildings and sites, financed partially by the Capital Reserve Fund and serial bonds. Other resolutions approved included Resolution #341 concerning the use of District Credit Cards (Policy Manual File 5321), acceptance of a $1,300 donation from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), declaring obsolete equipment for disposal, and approving the placement of numerous students with disabilities and preschool students with disabilities (Resolutions #344 and #345). A consent agenda (Resolutions #346 - #353) covered employee actions, including accepting resignations, making instructional and teaching assistant appointments, granting permanent appointments, and approving appointments for Support Services and Adult Education Instructors.

The meeting agenda included several key resolutions and actions. The Board approved budget principles and guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year budget preparation. A major discussion involved the settlement of a tax assessment challenge (Mahserjian, et. al. v. Town of Malta, et. al.), resulting in adjusted assessments and a projected total refund of $6,307.79 to the property owners from the District. Other actions included approving an agreement for Section 125 Plan Management Services, appointing election officers for the December 9, 2025 vote, and accepting donations from Hannaford Helps for two elementary schools. Permission was granted for several athletic field trips. The Board awarded a bid for 2025-2026 Folding Partition service and authorized the disposal of obsolete equipment from the Transportation department. Placement approvals were granted for numerous students with disabilities and preschool students with disabilities. Personnel actions involved approving a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ballston Spa Association of Teaching Assistants, accepting several resignations (including one for retirement), rescinding two prior appointments, amending one prior resignation's effective date, and approving multiple appointments, including long-term substitutes, a teaching assistant, permanent appointments for aides, and support services personnel, alongside approving an individual employment agreement for the Office Manager for Human Resources.

The special meeting was called to order. The session began with the pledge of allegiance and acknowledgments to those watching the live stream and attending in person. The primary order of business was to address the community's support for the capital project which passed in a recent vote, expected to yield improvements for the district, students, staff, parents, and the community. The only resolution considered was the approval of resolution number 317, which officially canvassed the results of the December 9, 2025, special capital project vote, and this resolution passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned immediately after this action as no further items were scheduled.