Members Present
Dr. Archer
Mr. Babikian
Mr. Baxter
Mrs. Cortese
Mrs. DeForest
Dr. Lei
Mrs. James Murad
Mrs. Scott
Mr. Zoghby
Members Absent
Mr. Ghanim (Student board member)
Administration Present
Dr. Woodcock, Superintendent
Mr. Bartlett, Business Administrator
Mr. Franz, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Reyes, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Archer called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the District Office.
2026-27 Budget Presentation, Mr. Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett shared the final budget presentation with the Board. He will review the Budget again on May 11 during the budget hearing. The presentation included a NYS Budget Update, 2026-27 Proposed Revenue Budget, 2026-27 Proposed Expense Budget, Budget Summary, Propositions and key calendar dates. Mr. Bartlett stated the proposed budget is $74,962,459 which is a difference of – $365,208 from last year. Mr. Bartlett took questions from the Board.
(See Supplemental Minutes for Presentation)
Red Ram Recognition
Dr. Archer recognized all staff, students and family who worked together to put on the Lemonade Stand last week. She said that over $13,000 was raised for charity. Dr. Woodcock also recognized the students that took part in the Lemonade Stand. She said that this was the 13th Annual Lemonade Stand and credited Tecumseh Special Education Teacher Megan Ames for putting it together. She said Mrs. Ames suggested a “years of service” recognition for the students to be presented at an awards ceremony. Dr. Woodcock said many students have been part of the lemonade stand for years and at least one student has served all 13 years. She said the design of the pin is in the works.
Dr. Woodcock gave a shout-out to the High School Student Council who attended a retreat this past Saturday. She said the retreat was focused on leadership, and that the students asked hard questions, were reflective and learned a lot.
Community Comment Time #1
There were no comments.
Consent Agenda
Mrs. Cortese moved, and Mr. Baxter seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations and Substitute
Appointments
2. Tenure Recommendations
3. CPSE and CSE Recommendations
4. Internal Claims Auditor Reports
5. Treasurer’s Report
Motion carried. (9-0-0)
(See Supplemental Minutes)
Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations – April 20, 2026
INSTRUCTIONAL
Change in Status Appointment
Name, assignment, location, change and effective date:
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- Melissa McCarthy, School Nurse, Middle School, .6 FTE to 1.0 FTE, April 6, 2026 through June 30, 2026
- Melissa McCarthy, School Nurse, Middle School, .6 FTE to 1.0 FTE, April 6, 2026 through June 30, 2026
Request for Leave of Absence
Name, assignment, location, type of leave, and effective date:
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- Erin Brauner, Special Education Teacher, Jamesville Elementary School, unpaid, September 2, 2026 through June 30, 2027
- Ryan Smith, K-6 Elementary School Teacher, Jamesville Elementary School, unpaid, September 2, 2026 through June 30, 2027
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
Appointment
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- James Auringer, Substitute Custodial Worker, Custodial Dept., $16.00/hr., April 21, 2026
Retirement
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Allyson Hunter, Teacher Aide, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, June 30, 2026
Termination
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- John Burgess, Custodian II, Custodial Dept., April 17, 2026
Superintendent’s Tenure Recommendations – April 20, 2026
Name: Allison Barnes
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- Tenure Area: Special Education
- Location: Moses DeWitt Elementary School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Nicholas Bentley
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- Tenure Area: Counseling
- Location: Middle School
- Effective Date: August 16, 2026
Name: Charity Bianchi
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- Tenure Area: K-6 Elementary
- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Elizabeth Boghosian
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- Tenure Area: Second Language
- Location: Middle School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Ruth Cadwell
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: High School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Christie D’Imperio
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- Tenure Area: Special Education
- Location: Tecumseh Elementary School
- Effective Date: September 2, 2026
Name: Madison Eagan
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- Tenure Area: Home Economics
- Location: Middle School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Jessica Evarts
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Allison Fuess
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- Tenure Area: K-6 Elementary
- Location: Tecumseh Elementary School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Julia Holder
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Moses DeWitt Elementary School
- Effective Date: January 11, 2027
Name: Caitlin Johnson
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- Tenure Area: Second Language
- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt High School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Laramie Kennedy
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- Tenure Area: ESL
- Location: Moses DeWitt Elementary School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Kathryn Kimble
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- Tenure Area: Music
- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Catherine Lederer
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Tecumseh Elementary School
- Effective Date: December 7, 2026
Name: Hannah Lucas
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- Tenure Area: Special Education
- Location: Jamesville Elementary
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: Cindy Montross-Tipa
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt High School
- Effective Date: January 21, 2027
Name: Sharon Osterdale
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- Tenure Area: K-6 Elementary
- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School
- Effective Date: September 2, 2026
Name: Amanda Royce
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- Tenure Area: Special Education
- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Name: William Sauve
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- Tenure Area: Industrial Arts
- Location: High School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Mary Simone
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Tecumseh Elementary School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Eric Toyama
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- Tenure Area: Music
- Location: High School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Kyle Voyer
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- Tenure Area: Special Education
- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt High School
- Effective Date: August 31, 2026
Name: Kirsten Woiler
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- Tenure Area: Teaching Assistant
- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Approve the Minutes of the April 6, 2026 Board Meeting
Mr. Babikian moved and Mrs. Scott seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the April 6,
2026 Board meeting.
Motion carried. (8-0-1) Mr. Zoghby abstained.
Approve Resolution with OCM BOCES for 2026-2027 Technology Lease – Five Year Service Contract
Mr. Zoghby moved and Mrs. Cortese seconded the motion to approve a Resolution with OCM BOCES for 2026-2027 Technology Lease, five-year contract.
Motion carried. (9-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Election of OCM BOCES Board of Education Members
Mr. Baxter moved, and Dr. Lei seconded the motion to approve the ballot of candidates for election to the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).
Motion carried. (9-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve OCM BOCES 2026-2027 Administrative Budget
Mrs. Cortese moved, and Mrs. Scott seconded the motion to adopt the resolution to approve the OCM BOCES 2026-2027 Administrative Budget
Motion carried. (9-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Memorandum of Land Lease Agreement with Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, dba Verizon Wireless
Mrs. James Murad moved and Mr. Baxter seconded the motion to Approve a Memorandum of Land Lease Agreement with Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, dba Verizon Wireless.
Motion carried. (9-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Adopt 2026-2027 Budget for Jamesville-DeWitt
Mrs. Scott moved and Mr. Babikian seconded the motion to adopt the 2026-2027 Budget for Jamesville-DeWitt.
Motion carried. (9-0-0)
Adopt Property Tax Report Card
Mrs. Cortese moved, and Mr. Zoghby seconded the motion to adopt the 2026-2027 Property Tax Report Card.
Motion carried. (9-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Project SEQRA Resolution
Mr. Baxter moved and Mrs. James Murad seconded the approval of the following 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Project SEQRA Resolution:
JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION SEQRA RESOLUTION
April 20, 2026
WHEREAS, the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of Door Replacements at the Jamesville DeWitt Middle School, including, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures and equipment (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the District, as a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8-0 IO1, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”), having reviewed the impact of the Project upon the environment, intends hereby to determine that the Project constitutes a “Type II Action” under 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(25) of the Regulations and is not subject to review under SEQRA.
NOW THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED by this Board of Education as follows:
Section 1. The Project constitutes a “Type II Action” under 6 NYCRR § 617.5(c)(25) of the Regulations and is not subject to review under SEQRA. The regulatory bases for this determination are Section 617.5(c)( 1): “maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing structure or facility”; Section 617.5(c)(2): “replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site ….” and 617.5(c)(8): “routine activities of educational institutions, including expansion of existing facilities by less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area….”
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The motion having been duly moved, the resolution was acted upon by the Board of Education and there were 9 votes in favor of the resolution and 0 votes against the resolution.
The resolution was thereafter declared adopted.
Tish Hauser, District Clerk
April 20, 206
Motion carried. (9-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Potential Consideration for Future Meetings
There was none.
Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Woodcock
Dr. Woodcock began her report by thanking the Board on behalf of herself, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Reyes and Mr. Franz. She said they are all extremely grateful for the Board’s willingness to listen, take in all the updates, provide questions and feedback and help them along the way with putting the budget out to the community.
Dr. Woodcock provided an update on the District Safety Team which recently held it’s second meeting. She said they began with building/department updates to inform what needs to be worked on. Dr. Woodcock said they talked about updates at the federal and state level, including a new state mandate that would require all 10th grade students to take Teen Mental Health First Aid. She shared results from the fire inspection as well as guidance from the NYSED for conducting school safety drills and the goal for consistency in signage and language. Dr. Woodcock said the Team also talked about the need for a security presence at large events that take place at the District.
Dr. Woodcock reported that she attended the National Technical Honor Society with Dr. Lawson to celebrate our students in the BOCES CTLE programs, as well as the World Language Induction. She said it was an amazing ceremony and was so proud to be a part of it.
Dr. Woodcock shared upcoming events including National Honor Society Induction, Junior Prom and “Portrait to Practice” which is a workshop at BOCES which Mr. Franz and a large team from JD is attending.
Committee Reports
Mrs. DeForest shared a report on behalf of the Finance Committee. She said that in addition to Mr. Bartlett’s Budget Report, the committee discussed the exit poll at the Budget Vote, Chromebook surplus, and reviewed project reimbursement timelines.
Student Board Member Report: Mr. Ghanim
Mr. Ghanim was not in attendance.
Board President’s Report: Dr. Archer
Dr. Archer reported that she sent an email to the Board with tentative dates for the rescheduled retreat. She asked if everyone could pick one or two dates that would work best and let her know so that we can get it back on the calendar. She also reminded the Board of the upcoming CNYSBA Dinner on May 20 at the Lodge in Skaneateles. She said it is a great event and the deadline to RSVP is May 15.
Community Comment Time #2
There were no comments.
Unfinished and Continuing Business
There was no unfinished and continuing business.
At 7:36 p.m., Mr. Baxter moved and Mrs. Scott seconded the motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the employment history of particular persons.
Motion carried. (9-0-0)
At 7:54 p.m., Mrs. Cortese moved and Mrs. DeForest seconded the motion to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion carried. (9-0-0)
At 7:55 p.m., Mrs. Cortese moved and Dr. Lei seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried. (9-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Tish Hauser
Clerk of the Board
BOARD APPROVED: 5-11-26