Sherman Central School District

This document outlines the Sherman Central School's Smart Schools Investment Plan, focusing on the implementation of high-tech security features. The plan details a comprehensive overhaul of the security camera system, proposing the installation of approximately 67 high-definition digital cameras to improve resolution, zoom capabilities, and campus-wide coverage. Additionally, it includes a door hardening project for Door A, encompassing a new frame, door, and electronic access control. The primary goal is to enhance overall school safety and improve investigative capabilities.

The Sherman Central School District's Comprehensive PreK-12 School Counseling Program is designed to ensure equity, access, and success for all students. It focuses on promoting academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career readiness within a safe and supportive learning environment. Through collaboration with educators, families, and community partners, the program aims to prepare students to become lifelong learners, globally aware, confident, and responsible citizens, equipped with academic proficiency, strong social-emotional skills, cultural competence, critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to civic engagement.

The board meeting included a budget workshop presentation and a student presentation regarding a project called The Care Corner. The board received reports covering district leadership activities, legislative sessions, an update on the merger study, substitute staffing needs, professional development, and updates on student activities and competition successes. Discussion items involved rescheduling a future board meeting, reviewing district mission and vision statements, and a review of various policies. New business actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 instructional calendar, a fund transfer, an overnight trip for the FFA, a capital project bid, and the adjustment of substitute bus driver rates. Personnel items were approved regarding resignations, new appointments, and leave requests. An executive session was held to discuss the employment history of particular persons.

The Board of Education approved the casting of ballots for vacancies on the Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) and adopted a resolution approving the 2025-26 BOCES administrative budget. Additionally, the Board discussed plans to implement an in-person survey during the upcoming budget vote to gauge public interest in a potential feasibility study regarding the merger of local school districts due to declining enrollment and rising costs.

The board reviewed financial reports, including claims auditor reports, general fund reports, and school lunch and federal fund reports. Discussion topics included a presentation regarding a potential district merger study, a superintendent's report on student performance analysis across several core subjects, and a review of the proposed maintenance and transportation budgets for the upcoming school year. The board also reviewed the results of a teacher survey, discussed safety and congestion concerns regarding school drop-off and pick-up procedures, and conducted a first reading of several policies. Finally, the board approved an overnight student trip, accepted a single audit report, adjusted substitute teacher rates, and approved several personnel appointments.