Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

The Personnel Committee meeting focused on reviewing personnel items slated for the Board Agenda and managing item withdrawals. Several retirements, including an ACE Instructor with 29 years of service and a Physical Therapist with 34 years, were marked for withdrawal from consensus. The committee also conducted oral tenure reviews for a Teacher of Career & Tech Ed. and a Staff Development Specialist. The Employment Report was also reviewed.

The meeting included a review of personnel items on the Board Agenda, with no items withdrawn from consensus. There were no oral tenure reviews. The committee received information concerning Teaching Assistant certification progression, which had been requested at a prior meeting.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board considered an addendum regarding temporary appointments and approved a temporary appointment for an interim Executive Director of Finance. Updates were provided on alternative education, the Finance Committee, Personnel Committee, Audit Committee, and Technology Committee. The Executive Officer's report covered BOCES updates, Albany updates, component districts updates, and staff conferences. The board approved consensus items, including minutes from a previous meeting, fiscal matters such as treasurer's reports and bid awards, and personnel matters including retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, probationary appointments, and temporary appointments. The board also authorized lease agreements for the Summer Driver Education Program with multiple school districts, approved a new policy regarding Ex-Officio Student Board Members, and approved student field trips. Additionally, the board approved salary adjustments for APP staff and a settlement agreement. An executive session was held to discuss litigation, collective negotiations, and employment histories, followed by approval of changes to the District Superintendent's contract.

The meeting included a review of personnel items on the board agenda, oral tenure reviews, and a review of the employment report.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board considered an addendum, entered and reconvened from an executive session, and addressed tenure appointments. Updates were provided on labor relations, finance, and personnel committee reports. The board also reviewed and accepted the Clerk's Official Report on the BOCES Administrative Budget and Election of BOCES Board of Education Members. Consensus items were approved, including minutes from a previous meeting and fiscal matters such as treasurer's reports and bid awards. Personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, leaves of absence, and appointments, were also addressed. Additionally, the board adopted the 2025-2026 Operating Budget, approved the E2CCB Capital Budget, authorized lease agreements for the 2025 Summer Education Program, and approved student field trips. Several resolutions were approved, including those related to the Dream Consortium, funding for EBALR, TRS Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund, Retirement Contribution Reserve (ERS), Unemployment Insurance Reserve, and CTE Equipment Reserve. The board also approved an increased rate of pay for non-BOCES teachers and adopted Type II Resolutions for capital improvement projects.