Tanja L Tamburino

The Oriskany Central School District's MTSS-I & RtI Plan aims to educate, engage, and empower students through a Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Response to Intervention. The plan is dedicated to continuous student growth and achievement, creating a safe and inclusive school climate, and fostering a positive, relationship-oriented community. It outlines a three-tier model of interventions, universal screenings, and progress monitoring to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs for all students.

The Oriskany Central School District's Special Education District Plan (2025-2026) aims to educate, engage, and empower students with disabilities by providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Key areas of focus include fostering student self-advocacy, engaging parents as partners, implementing specially designed and research-based instruction, offering multi-tiered behavioral and academic support, providing high-quality inclusive programs, and facilitating career development and work-based learning. The plan ensures students with disabilities have access to high-quality instruction, meet state standards, and successfully transition to post-school learning and employment. It further outlines a continuum of comprehensive services, rigorous program evaluations, and equitable access to instructional materials.

The Oriskany Central School District's Comprehensive PK-12 Counseling Plan serves as a guiding document aligned with the district's mission to educate, engage, and empower students. Developed in compliance with New York State Education Department regulations, the plan addresses student needs across three primary areas: Academic Planning and Support, College and Career Planning, and Social and Emotional Support. It emphasizes fostering personal attention, positive relationships, and an innovative climate for learning, preparing students for future success.

The meeting included updates on the search for an athletic director and high school principal, contract negotiations, AP scores, summer hiring, and facilities updates. Discussion also covered communications from the school business administrator, building principals, and the director of curriculum and instruction. Key actions included approving retirements, a resignation, a contract for an athletic trainer, and summer worker appointments (following an executive session).

The meeting included the administration of oaths to newly elected board members, the election of board officers, and various appointments for district positions, including the District Clerk, Treasurer, and other administrative roles. The board also addressed authorizations for payments, budget transfers, and the adoption of policies and plans. Several resolutions were adopted, covering topics such as reciprocal agreements with other schools, provisional appointments, and the special education plan. The meeting also included reports from administrators on various school activities, personnel matters, and student events. Several appointments and resignations were approved, along with stipends for additional duties. An executive session was held to discuss legal and personnel matters.