Elmira City School District

The board meeting included the presentation of a clean external audit report and updates from various committees, including finance, athletics, and buildings and grounds. Key actions included the approval of several grant programs, the 2020-2021 tax roll and warrant, and service agreements with Glove House, Easter Seals, and Arnot Health. The board also authorized 'best value' procurement processes, accepted special education placements, and reviewed a detailed personnel packet involving retirements, leaves, and appointments. Executive sessions were held to discuss pending litigation.

The board approved the first reading of a policy concerning the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day. Personnel recommendations were approved, covering various appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and retirements across instructional and non-instructional departments, as well as stipend assignments. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss collective negotiations.

The organizational meeting included the administration of oaths of office to new board members and the superintendent. The board conducted several appointments for the 2021-2022 school year, including the School District Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Tax Collector, Internal Auditors, Claims Auditors, School Attorney, Broker of Record, Purchasing Manager, Records Management Officer, Records Advisory Board, Public Records Access Officer, Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Team, Section 504 Compliance Officer, Chief School Physician, Liaison for Students in Temporary Housing, Impartial Hearing Officers, Payroll Certification Officer, Asbestos Compliance Officer, Extracurricular Activity Treasurers, and Attendance Officer. Additionally, the board elected a President and Vice President, accepted letters of disclosure of interest, designated the official newspaper, appointed compliance officers for civil rights and Title IX, established depository and investment procedures, authorized payroll procedures, and set administrative authorizations for the superintendent. Committee memberships were tabled, and the budget vote and board election dates were scheduled.

The board approved a variety of financial and operational measures, including budget transfers, the acceptance of the Treasurer's report, and amendments to several director-level employment agreements. Action was taken to adopt an employment benefits plan for non-unionized staff and to adjust pay rates for substitute nurses. The board accepted a CRRSA Act grant and approved professional services agreements. Multiple bids were awarded for facilities projects, including electrical, plumbing, general contracting, geotechnical testing, and gymnasium floor refinishing. Extensive personnel actions were reviewed, covering retirements, resignations, leaves, and new staff appointments, followed by an executive session regarding real property.

The Board of Education meeting covered several key items, including financial reports, committee updates from the Audit, Buildings and Grounds, and DEI committees, and the naming of the Dick Senko football field. Consent items included budget transfers, a partnership agreement with the Chemung County Sheriff, mentoring services agreements with the YWCA, disposal of district property, health services contracts, and the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with ESSAC. Additionally, the board approved the 2022-2023 tax roll, substitute pay rate increases, special education placements, and various personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and tenure recommendations for administrative staff.