Wendy Bannister

The Board of Education meeting included discussions on grant updates, general fund warrants review, and capital project payments. Approvals were granted for an intermunicipal agreement with the Jordan-Elbridge School District for the marching band program, the creation of a Director of Facilities II position, an intermunicipal agreement with the Skaneateles Central School District for the swim program, and a sanding contract with the Town of Brutus. The board also approved donations from the Loveless Family Foundation for the baseball and softball programs and for music equipment. The Superintendent's report covered the success of fall and winter athletic programs, the NYSSBA conference, a USO show, and a Superintendent's conference day. Additionally, the board approved CPSE/CSE recommendations and various personnel actions, including substitute teachers/teacher aides, a long-term substitute teacher aide, an automotive mechanic helper, a substitute account clerk typist, and several coaching positions. The meeting also involved an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as an overview of BOCES programs, work-based learning, and a trap team proposal. The board approved the creation of an Automotive Mechanic Helper position, a professional services agreement with Three+One, the establishment of the Nice Student Scholarship, and a memorandum of understanding for the education of incarcerated youth. They also approved an updated list of impartial hearing officers, a remote learning plan, and employee handbooks. Personnel matters included the appointment of substitute school bus drivers and winter coaches, resignations, and the designation of an Asbestos Compliance Officer and School Pesticide Representative. The board convened into executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions and decisions regarding budget overviews, green sheet requests for elementary and MS/HS needs, and partnership opportunities with Nucor. Key topics included a request for funds to bring students to a reindeer farm, providing snacks and deodorant for students, and supporting journalism students' attendance at the ESSPA Conference. The board also discussed the APT designated key fob and guidelines for its use, efforts to increase parent involvement, updates to the bank account, stocking teachers' lounges with snacks, and marketing materials. Additionally, the meeting covered CCYO concessions, the Elementary Book Fair, the Homecoming dance, the Fun Run, the MS Halloween Dance, and Winterfest.

The meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board of Education Member and Student Board Member. The agenda was approved, and Board officers were elected, followed by the appointment of district officers such as the District Clerk, Treasurer, Tax Collector, and Internal Claims Auditor. Other appointments included the District Physician, Supervisors of Attendance, and various committees like the Committee on Special Education. Designations were made for regular meeting dates, Grievance Review Committee members, and the official newspaper and bank depositories. The board also authorized staff conferences, budget transfers, grant applications, and participation in the Federal Breakfast and Lunch program. The extension of the Compass Group Food Service Contract was approved, along with a service agreement with OCM BOCES for electricity and natural gas consumption. The board also approved the Emergency Management Plan & District Wide Safety Plan, an intermunicipal agreement with the RIC One Risk Operations Center, and the disposal of textbooks and equipment. Various personnel actions were taken, including the approval of extra-curricular and co-curricular assignments, resignations, and the appointment of a Special Education Teacher. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board approved a capital project payment, a contract with the Town of Brutus for the USO Show & Memorial Day Parade, and several professional service contracts. They also approved transportation contracts with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, an intermunicipal agreement with the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District, and a rent contract with Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES. Additionally, they addressed parochial transportation requests, attendance for a non-resident employee's child, and the disposal of equipment. The meeting also covered updates on the fitness center and a presentation by the CiTi BOCES PR team. Personnel matters included the appointment of a JV volleyball coach, a modified football assistant coach, substitute teachers, and adjustments for school nurse salaries. The board also approved a mentor/mentee plan and discussed future agenda items, including adding a student report section and a second public comments section.