Thomas Burkhardt

The Chenango Forks Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss several key items. The board reached out to the BOCES district superintendent to seek assistance with a formal search for the next superintendent of schools. A motion was made and passed to appoint Alan D Buyck as the search consultant. The board also considered an executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person. Additionally, a motion was made to rescind the posting for assistant superintendent and director of transportation to concentrate on the superintendent search.

The meeting of the Board of Education included discussions and actions on various personnel matters, such as approving a probationary appointment and other personnel changes. The board also considered the appointment of high school club advisors and discussed tabling the motion due to concerns about stipends and club activities. The board addressed public comments and a superintendent's report, which included a presentation on the audit, highlighting compliance and internal control matters. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding communication policies between teachers and caregivers in the hybrid learning environment, focusing on privacy and accessibility concerns.

The meeting included a roll call to establish a quorum and a pledge. The board approved the interim principal appointment of David Daniels for the high school, effective November 6, 2020. The meeting then adjourned.

The special Board of Education meeting addressed several critical issues. It was decided that students would be required to wear masks at all times during the school day, with scheduled mask breaks. The board also discussed a potential 20% cut in state aid by Governor Cuomo. The presentation covered the financial implications of the potential budget reduction, including possible scenarios such as going fully remote or implementing a hybrid model, and the need to make tough decisions by the end of September or early October.

The Chenango Forks Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the appointment of an individual to the position of interim superintendent. The meeting included a motion for consideration of an executive session regarding this appointment. The meeting was adjourned.