Sandy Creek Central School District

The meeting included a facilities update, public comments, and discussion and action items. Action items included approving additions to the substitute list for instructional and support staff, approving the 2025-2026 Combined Wrestling Agreement, and appointing a substitute maintenance worker. The board also addressed policies related to public comment, student organizations, electronic devices, and extreme heat conditions, and adopted the District Wide Safety Plan. Further actions involved declaring surplus items, approving the Tax Warrant for the 2025-2026 Levy for School Taxes, and approving budget transfers. The board acknowledged Lead Evaluation Training attendance and re-authorized a Municipal Cooperative Agreement for energy purchasing services. Revisions to the Guide for Extracurricular Activity Advisors and Student Treasurers were approved, and an Interim Principal was appointed. Finally, an agreement for facility use with CiTi for the Distance Learning Program was approved.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. These included approving financial reports, authorizations and abolishments of positions, resignations and terminations, leave of absence, and appointments. The board also discussed reports from the Superintendent and principals, the District-Wide Emergency Safety Plan, and Board Achievement Awards. Additionally, the board approved additions to the Master List of Substitutes, the Combined Hockey Agreement, policy 2245, a revised Reserve and Fund Balance Plan, transfers to retirement and workers' compensation reserves, and agreements for specialty bids, cooperative purchasing, food and cafeteria supplies, and legal services. They also approved agreements with the Sandy Creek Support Staff Association and Teachers Association, the use of classrooms for the Extended School Year Program, and tenure appointments. Finally, the board approved a two-year extension of the Superintendent of Schools Contract.

The meeting included presentations from the CiTi Public Relations Department, discussions on consent agenda items such as the approval of CSE recommendations and financial reports, and the approval of various personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence. The board also discussed additions to the 2025-2026 Master List of Substitutes, authorized payment for the 2024-2025 Spring Drivers Education Program, and approved the addition of the Art Club to the list of Extracurricular Clubs. Additionally, the board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sandy Creek Teachers Association, authorized the ROC to enter into Data Privacy Agreements, and discussed changes to health insurance contributions and prescription drug plan costs.

The meeting included the declaration of the opening and closing of polls, followed by the announcement of the results of a special election. Proposition #1, concerning the 2025-2026 Expenditure Plan, was passed. Additionally, the election of board members was conducted, with Michele Warner and Ryan Jones being elected for 5-year and 2-year terms, respectively.

The meeting included a public hearing on the Expenditure Plan for 2025-2026. A student spoke on school safety. The board approved appointments of a Bus Driver and Groundworker, and adopted several policies related to school board elections, ethics, agenda preparation, policy development, staff relations, instructional staff, special education programs, computer use, field trips, sports, honor rolls, promotion and retention of students, and graduation ceremonies. Additionally, the board approved a Parent Transport Transportation Contract and an agreement for sponsorship on Continuing Education with CiTi. The board also discussed student safety and a particular incident.