Members Present
Dr. Archer
Mr. Baxter
Mrs. Cortese
Mrs. DeForest
Dr. Lei
Mrs. James Murad
Mrs. Scott
Mr. Zoghby
Mr. Ghanim (student board member)
Members Absent
Mr. Babikian
Administration Present
Dr. Woodcock, Superintendent
Mr. Reyes, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Franz, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Bartlett, Business Administrator
Others in attendance: Tyson Preve
Dr. Archer called the Public Hearing to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Office and via YouTube Livestream.
Presentation of the District Safety Plan, Dr. Woodcock
Dr. Woodcock presented the proposed 2025-2026 School District Safety Plan. She said this is a required annual public hearing for the district which requires a thirty-day public comment period. Dr. Woodcock shared the 25-26 security enhancements, proposed changes and a timeline including next steps. The district will accept comments on the plan through September 23, 2025, and will vote to adopt the plan at the meeting on October 6, 2025. The plan can be found on the district website and comments should be sent to Dr. Darcy Woodcock, Superintendent at dwoodcock@jd.cnyric.org.
(See Supplemental Minutes)
Community Comment Time
Marc Peterson, parent of a freshman and a senior, commented on students not being allowed to carry backpacks in school. He said he is not in disagreement with the state mandated cellphone ban but has concerns about the backpack ban during school hours. He questioned who proposed the ban, why the district feels it is necessary for the ban, and if there was community comment solicited regarding the ban.
At 7:13 p.m. Mrs. James Murad moved, and Mr. Baxter seconded the motion to adjourn the Public Hearing and begin the Regular Meeting.
Motion carried (8-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Bartlett
Clerk of the Board
BOARD APPROVED: 9-15-25