Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services

The meeting included personnel approvals for both certified and non-certified staff, as well as the acceptance of various business reports, including the Treasurer's report, accounts receivable, claims audit, bids, donations, and individual and group contracts. Discussion items covered the NYSSBA convention, and various reports were presented by the District Superintendent and the Chief Operating Officer. The meeting also included periods of executive session, and concluded with a session for comments from the board, staff, and the public.

The meeting included the approval of the personnel agenda and the administration of the oath of office for the new District Clerk. Key business items addressed were the scheduling of board meetings for the upcoming year, the designation of the BOCES Annual Meeting and vote dates, and the authorization of the business agenda, special aid projects, various contracts, and the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment. The board also convened for an executive session and allowed for public comments.

The meeting included an instructional report featuring an APPR evaluation presentation. The board approved and ratified the terms of a Memorandum of Agreement with the BOCES Teachers Association. Additionally, the board approved the Claims Audit Report, Bids and Addenda Report, Request for Proposal report, Purchase Option Plan Report, and Contracts Report. The District Superintendent discussed mental health initiatives, efforts to engage federal legislators regarding an IRS penalty waiver, DEI skill sets, and the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls graduation ceremony. The board also entered and re-entered an executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person.

The Board convened a Special Business Meeting, which included an executive session to discuss the employment history of candidates for the COO/Assistant Superintendent of Schools position. Following the executive session, the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting included recognizing Azhar Ahmad with the Ambassador Award for his professionalism and dedication. The 2017-2018 Audit Report was presented, receiving a "clean" opinion. The board discussed personnel matters, including a resolution to apply for employment of a retiree, accept the resignation of Claudia Glaser, approve a medical evaluation for an employee, and accept the 2017-2018 External Audit Reports. Additionally, the board discussed business matters, including the treasurer's report, accounts receivable, bids, donations, an installment purchase agreement, contracts, and a year-end program analysis. The District Superintendent provided updates on equitable access to professional learning, a webinar on Foster Care Transportation, ESSA regulations, and the Raise the Age Act. The Chief Operating Officer discussed the budget process and the search for a replacement.