Tad R. Rounds

The meeting included staff and student recognition, particularly highlighting new staff members and a student athlete champion. Financial items were addressed, including the approval of the Treasurer's Report. The board approved a corrective action plan for the independent audit, the student worker handbook, budget transfers, and declaring a Dodge Durango as surplus. Personnel matters were discussed, including appointments and re-approvals of substitutes and coaching positions. The board also approved CSE/CPSE recommendations and discussed topics for the next meeting, including reserves and athletics. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included information items such as the GST BOCES Annual Nomination & Election of BOCES Board Members and the Claims Audit Report. Financial items involved the approval of the Treasurer's Report, Budget Status Report, Warrant Report, and Cafeteria Report for January. New business actions included amending the appointment of the Tax Collector effective March 1, 2026, accepting a donation from The Blackbaud Giving Fund, declaring a surplus vehicle (2016 Chevy Suburban) for auction, approving a budget transfer of $59,000 from Teacher Salaries to Substitute Teacher Salaries, approving a proposition to levy annual taxes for the Fred & Harriet Taylor Memorial Library and Pulteney Free Library, and approving the creation of the Nancy Snyder Memorial Scholarship and the Ami Corell Scholarship. An activity request for a carnation sale was also approved. Discussions also covered the 2026-2027 Draft School Calendar and a potential athletic partnership with Dundee CSD. Personnel actions included approving resignations, leaves, and various appointments. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss collective negotiations and litigation, followed by adjournment.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussion points included a statement from a visitor regarding concerns about approving the Club America, and recognition of a student athlete for achieving 1000 career points. Reports covered updates on state and federal initiatives and an overview of budget preparation from the Superintendent. Financially, the Board approved the Treasurer's Report and Warrant Report for December, and discussed the Budget Status Report and Cafeteria Report for December. New business included the unanimous approval of an agreement between Glenn Curtiss Elementary and Books in Homes to permit fundraising for the 2025-2026 school year. The personnel section addressed several resignations/retirements, one termination, and multiple new appointments, including coaches and substitute staff. The Board also unanimously approved the CSE/CPSE Recommendations. During public comment, there was discussion regarding the legal review of school clubs. The session concluded with entering into and exiting from executive session to discuss collective negotiations, followed by adjournment.

The meeting included discussions on a potential Future Farmers of America program, updates from various department heads, and a presentation on the reserve plan. There was also a discussion regarding the establishment of noncurricular clubs and activities, focusing on whether the school is an open or closed forum. The board approved the 2026-2027 budget development calendar, an adjustment to the 2025-2026 tax levy, NYSSBA dues, the Comprehensive School Guidance Plan, and an incomplete swim team with Campbell Savona Central School. Additionally, they approved a minimum wage increase, accepted a donated clarinet, approved a Spanish trip to Costa Rica, and agreed to reimburse costs for a student's passport. The board also approved the establishment of the HCSD Club America Charter of Turning Point USA as a curriculum-aligned closed forum extracurricular club, a bid for plumbing, and a Memorandum of Agreement with HESPA for an Internship-Transportation Supervisor, as well as an agreement with the HTA for A. Corell's Retirement. Personnel appointments and resignations were addressed, and the board entered an executive session for litigation and employment history discussions.

The special meeting covered several key actions, primarily concerning the 2026 Capital Project Bids for Construction Services. The Board approved multiple prime contracts, including General Construction awarded to Iverson Construction, Corp., for a total contract amount of $6,138,519. Mechanical Contracts were awarded to Frey and Campbell, Inc., totaling $2,897,100. Electrical Contract services were awarded to Blackmon Farrell Electric, Inc., for $1,805,600. Additionally, the Board approved the Plumbing Contract for $353,930, the Food Service Contract for $637,800, the Security Contract for $52,658.58, and the Rotary Lift Contract for $278,256.18. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.