Members Present
Dr. Archer
Mr. Babikian
Mr. Baxter
Mrs. Cortese
Mrs. DeForest (attended remotely)
Mrs. James Murad
Dr. Lei
Mr. Zoghby
Mr. Ghanim (Student board member)
Members Absent
Mrs. Scott
Administration Present
Dr. Woodcock, Superintendent
Mr. Bartlett, Business Administrator
Mr. Franz, Assistant Superintendent
Administration Absent
Mr. Reyes, Assistant Superintendent
There were no others in attendance.
Mr. Bartlett called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Office and via Zoom.
At 6:30 p.m., Dr. Archer moved, and Mrs. James Murad seconded the motion to adjourn to Executive Session.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
At 6:48 p.m., Dr. Archer moved, and Mr. Babikian seconded the motion to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
At 7:00 p.m., Mr. Bartlett called the Reorganization Meeting to order.
At 7:18 p.m., Mr. Zoghby moved, and Mr. Baxter seconded the motion to adjourn the Reorganization Meeting and resume the Regular Meeting.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Red Ram Recognition
Dr. Archer recognized all parents and/or caregivers during the month of July. She said she appreciated parents and/or caregivers working hard to keep children engaged during the long haul of July.
Dr. Archer also recognized the custodial staff working hard in the district to clean, polish and get ready for the new school year. She said the custodial staff is appreciated very much.
Community Comment Time
There were no comments.
Approve Consent Agenda
Mr. Babikian moved, and Mr. Zoghby seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations and Substitute
Appointment
2. Accept CPSE and CSE Recommendations
3. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2025, Public Hearing
4. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2025, Board Meeting
5. Approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Energy
Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Natural Gas
6. Approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in Cooperative Energy
Purchasing Service (NYSMEC) for Electricity
7. Approve Resolution Authorizing RIC ONE Risk Operation Center to
enter into Data Privacy Agreements
8. Approve Substitute Rates of Pay
Dr. Archer disclosed that she had a family member on the list of personnel recommendations and would like to vote if there were no objections. There were no objections.
Mr. Baxter asked whether our substitute rates of pay were competitive. Mr. Bartlett indicated that we are in competitive range with other schools our size.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations – July 14, 2025
INSTRUCTIONAL
Appointments
Name and position: Marissa Coir, Special Education Teacher, four-year probationary appointment, new position
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- Location: Tecumseh Elementary School
- Salary: $64,743.00 (B2-M+46)
- Certification: Professional Students with Disabilities, B-2
- Effective: August 27, 2025
Name and position: Anthony Greene, Music Teacher, part-time (.5), new position
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- Location: High School
- Salary: $37,601.00 (prorated) (B6-M, CAS+71)
- Certification: Permanent Music
- Effective: August 27, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Name and position: Karen Koch, CPSE/CSE Chairperson, part-time (.6)
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- Location: District
- Salary: $46,927.00 (prorated)
- Certification: Permanent Social Worker
- Effective: August 27, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Name and position: Melissa McCarthy, School Nurse, part-time (.6)
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- Location: High School
- Salary: $38,241.00 (prorated)
- Certification: Registered Professional Nurse
- Effective: August 27, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Name and position: Christina Taylor, K-6 Teacher, Regular Substitute, replacing J. Baum (leave)
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- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Salary: $70,477.00 (B6-M+53)
- Certification: Professional Childhood Ed., 1-6
- Effective: August 27, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Jamesville Elementary – 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Tamara Budgeon, Bus Supervision, PM, $696.00
- Sheila Doss, Pre-K Bus Duty, AM, $696.00
- Mary Ewing, Student Drop Off Supervisor, $696.00
- Mary Ewing, Bus Dismissal Supervisor, $696.00
- Kristin Middleton, Bus Dismissal Supervisor, $696.00
- Gina Silverman, Pre-K Bus Supervision, PM, $696.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Moses DeWitt Elementary– 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Kalli Essig, Bus Supervision, AM & PM, $1,391.00
- Julia Holder, PM Parent Pick-Up Supervision, $696.00
- Kelli Maher, AM Student Drop Off Supervision, $696.00
- Kelli Maher, PM Parent Pick-Up Supervision, $696.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Tecumseh Elementary 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Alyssa Ascenzo, AM/PM Bus Coordinator, $1,391.00
- Tina Bussone, AM/PM Bus Coordinator, $1,391.00
- Tammy DiDomenico, PM Parent Pick-Up, $696.00
- Karen Graham, AM Arrival Supervision, $696.00
- Mary Simone, PM Parent Pick-Up, $696.00
- Elizabeth Stephens, PM Bus Supervision, $696.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Middle School– 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Ghada Abu-Ramadan, Grade 6 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Molly Anthony, Math Team Advisor, $999.00
- Molly Anthony, 7/8 Student Council, Community Service, $943.00
- John Barlow, Grade 7 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Nicholas Bentley, E-Sports Advisor, $943.00
- Justin Bird, 7/8 Musical Director, $4,544.00
- Justin Bird, Good Time Singers, $1,818.00
- Justin Bird, Grade 8 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Robin Carruthers, 5/6 Musical Director, $3,150.00
- Nicole Christian, 7/8 Student Council, Problem Solving, $943.00
- Laura Dietz, 7/8 Student Council, Community Service, $1,082.00
- Madison Eagan, PM Bus Duty, $1,391.00
- Amy Ebner, 5/6 Musical Set Production, $1,648.00
- Phillip Kinane, Lego League Advisor, $961.00
- Maria Koster, Sustainability Club Advisor, $943.00
- Sophie Leo, AM Bus Duty, $1,391.00
- Sophie Leo, 5/6 Student Council, School Spirit, $999.00
- Kristen Panzetta, Fiddles on Fire, $1,173.00
- Kristen Panzetta, Grade 7 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Amaru Pareja, PM Bus Duty, $1,391.00
- Amaru Pareja, Grade 7 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Rebecca Peter, Grade 8 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Kimarie Pudney, 7/8 Musical Set Production, $1,648.00
- Melissa Quinn, 5/6 Student Council, $1,203.00
- Theresa Razmjou, Jazz Ensemble, $1,617.00
- Theresa Razmjou, 7/8 Musical Music Director, $2,426.00
- Anastasia Sabine, 7/8 Musical Producer, $961.00
- Anastasia Sabine, 7/8 Student Council, School Spirit, $943.00
- Kari Sebast, 7/8 Student Council, $1,203.00
- Kari Sebast, Grade 8 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Audra Sixberry, Middle School Intramurals, $7,448.00
- Amy Spitzer, Middle School YANA, $1,019.00
- Andrew Starowicz, Grade 6 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Andrew Starowicz, Middle School Newspaper, $1,019.00
- Kurt Sweeney, AM Bus Duty, $1,391.00
- Kurt Sweeney, Grade 6 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Daniel Vinette, Middle School Yearbook, $2,423.00
- Lisa Walsh, 5/6 Student Council – Problem Solving, $943.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – High School – 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Jordan Berger, HS Musical Assistant Producer, $3,787.00
- Dan Blumenthal, HS Musical Instrumental Director, $4,376.00
- Amy Boettger, Junior Class Advisor, $3,281.00
- Jacob Brodsky, HS Musical Set Painting, $2,329.00
- Jacob Brodsky, Model U.N. Co-Advisor, $3,569.00
- Anna Cabral, Math Team Co-Advisor, $824.00
- Trinity Conner, RamFeed Advisor, $3,502.00
- Andrew Cottet, Student Council Advisor, $3,569.00
- Jamie Crawford, Sophomore Class Advisor, $1,713.00
- Anna Delaney, Mock Trial Advisor, $1,747.00
- Anna Delaney, DECA Club Advisor, $1,648.00
- Kelsie Deyo, HS Musical Production Director, $6,059.00
- Jesstina Drake, HS Musical Vocal Director, $3,787.00
- Kristin Gallivan, RamPage Advisor, $3,502.00
- Anthony Greene, Instrumental Performance Group Advisor, $2,246.00
- Will Hartley, Freshman Class Advisor, $2,236.00
- John Lembeck, e-Sports Co-Advisor, $1,648.00
- Lauren Ludovico, French Club Advisor, $1,128.00
- Lauren Ludovico, French Honor Society Advisor, $961.00
- Megan McGee, Student Council Co-Advisor, $4,658.00
- Mark McIntyre, Model U.N. Co-Advisor, $3,433.00
- Mark McIntyre, Outdoor Pursuits Club Advisor, $999.00
- Mark McIntyre, HS Fitness Center Supervisor, $25.82/hr.
- Melissa Moore, Acceptance Coalition Advisor, $2,158.00
- Melissa Moore, SADD Advisor, $2,236.00
- Connie Myers, Rambunctious Advisor, $1,082.00
- Connie Myers, HS Yearbook Advisor, $3,787.00
- Hayley Nies, Interclass Activity Treasurer, $6,934.00
- Marty Osterhaudt, Math Team Co-Advisor, $824.00
- Brent Paris, HS Musical Set Construction, $2,521.00
- Nancy Raicht, Senior Class Advisor, $3,433.00
- Brian Rieger, HS Lighting Design, $2,521.00
- Diane Rushford, Key Club Advisor, $2,197.00
- William Sauve, Audio-Visual Club Advisor, $981.00
- William Sauve, Technology Student Association Club Advisor, $2,197.00
- William Sauve, eSports Co-Advisor, $1,681.00
- William Sauve, Science Olympiad Co-Advisor, $2,472.00
- Sabrina Scott, UMOJA Club Advisor, $1,818.00
- Sabrina Scott, Kente Club Advisor, $981.00
- Linda Slade, Spanish Club Advisor, $999.00
- Linda Slade, Spanish Honor Society Advisor, $1,060.00
- Larry Stroh, Science Olympiad Co-Advisor, $3,353.00
- Larry Stroh, HS Yearbook Business Manager, $4,200.00
- Eric Toyama, HS Vocal Performance Group Advisor, $3,082.00
- Kristine Wisnieski, International Club Advisor, $2,010.00
- Alan Zimmerman, Testing Coordinator, $2,080.00
- Alan Zimmerman, Drama Club Advisor, $2,241.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Season Pay – Spring Coaching – 2024-2025
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- David Archer, Boys JV Head Lacrosse Coach, $2,148.00
- Jamie Archer, Boys Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach, $3,261.00
- Solomon Bliss, Boys Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach, $2,019.00
- Jeffrey Cantor, Varsity Head Softball Coach, $703.00
- Christopher Constantino, Boys Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach, $2,178.00
- Ryan Dera, Varsity Head Baseball Coach, $1,614.00
- Robert Drummond, Boys Varsity Head Track Coach, $1,761.00
- Reilly Geer, Girls Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach, $1,584.00
- Patrick Gillette, Girls Varsity Head Track Coach, $2,397.00
- Alanna Jones, Girls Varsity Golf Head Coach, $718.00
- Paul Krause, Varsity Assistant Softball Coach, $492.00
- John Lenish, Varsity Assistant Track Coach, $1,281.00
- Megan Murphy, Girls Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach, $2,685.00
- Parker Noble, Varsity Assistant Track Coach, $1,281.00
- Joshua Paduano, Varsity Head Baseball Coach, $888.00
- Tracy Parker, Girls Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach, $1,680.00
- Alexandria Payne, Varsity Assistant Track Coach, $1,281.00
- Eugene Sul, Girls Varsity Head Tennis Coach, $741.00
- Paul Valentino, Boys Varsity Head Golf Coach, $1,322.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Fall Coaching – 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Jamie Archer, Boys Modified Soccer Coach, $4,254.00
- John Austin, Boys Modified Soccer Coach, $3,426.00
- John Barlow, Varsity Head Football Coach, $8,377.00
- Denise Becher, Boys Modified X-Country Coach, $3,092.00
- Elyssa Becker, Varsity Assistant Gymnastics Coach, $4,901.00
- Robert Bewley, Girls Varsity Head Swimming Coach, $8,822.00
- Dominic Biddlecome, Varsity Volunteer Coach, $0
- Justin Bird, Girls JV Head Soccer Coach, $4,811.00
- Solomon Bliss, Varsity Assistant Football Coach, $5,565.00
- Jeff Cantor, Boys Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach, $4,511.00
- Jake Cline, Boys Varsity Head Volleyball Coach, $6,059.00
- Joe Corridori, Varsity Assistant Football Coach, $6,381.00
- Ryan Dera, Modified Assistant Football Coach, $4,482.00
- Robert Drummond, Varsity Assistant Football Coach, $5,453.00
- Patrick Gillette, Modified Assistant Football Coach, $6,042.00
- Jacob Graves, Girls Modified Soccer Coach, $3,296.00
- Tracey Kalin, Varsity Head Gymnastic Coach, $7,710.00
- Courtney Keough, Girls Modified Head Tennis Coach, $2,695.00*
- Paul Krause, Boys JV Head Soccer Coach, $6,177.00
- Daniel Law, Boys Varsity Head Soccer Coach, $7,453.00
- John Lenish, Boys Varsity Head X-Country Coach, $4,568.00
- Sarah Levesque, Girls Modified Soccer Coach, $3,426.00
- Matt Murphy, Girls Varsity Head Soccer Coach, $6,444.00
- Joshua Paduano, Boys JV Volleyball Head Coach, $3,922.00
- Lisa Patchen, Girls Modified Swimming Coach, $3,787.00
- Nancy Raicht, Girls Varsity Head X-Country Coach, $5,499.00
- Katherine Richey, Girls Varsity Assistant Swimming Coach, $4,511.00
- Gina Santoro, Girls Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach, $4,241.00
- Brendon Schunck, Boys Varsity Golf Coach $0 (volunteer)
- Sabrina Scott, Varsity Cheerleading Head Coach, $4,847.00
- Denise Stillitano, Girls Modified X-Country Coach, $3,029.00
- Eugene Sul, Girls Varsity Head Tennis Coach, $6,167.00
- Kurt Sweeney, Modified Football Coach, $5,155.00
- Rebecca Trevisani, Girls JV Head Volleyball Coach, $3,997.00
- Paul Valentino, Boys Varsity Golf Head Coach, $4,124.00
- Serena Wadsworth, Girls Varsity Head Volleyball Coach, $6,059.00
*All coaching appointments are pending completion of the certification process
Request for Leave of Absence
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Jessa Baum, K-6 Elementary Teacher, Jamesville Elementary School, Unpaid Leave of Absence, August 27, 2025, through June 30, 2026
Resignation
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Jonathan Mangram, Social Studies Teacher, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, June 27, 2025
- Brendon Schunck, Special Education Teacher, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, August 26, 2025
- Katherine Ward, K-6 Elementary Teacher, Tecumseh Elementary School, August 26, 2025
- Cortney Weissenborn, Counselor, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, August 26, 2025
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
Appointments – Substitute School Nurse 2025-2026
Name, assignment and rate:
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- Dara Kibby, Substitute School Nurse, $132.00/day*
- Sue Kimber, Substitute School Nurse, $132.00/day*
- Carla Ray, Substitute School Nurse, $132.00/day*
*2024-2025 pay rate, to be adjusted prior to the school year
Appointments
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Nikoahl Burt, Assistant Director of Transportation, 52-week probationary appointment, Transportation Department, $72,000.00, effective July 1, 2025, new position
- Annie Doyle, Substitute Summer Custodial Worker, Custodial Department, $15.50/hr., July 15, 2025
- Suzy Procopio, Teacher Aide, 52-week probationary appointment, High School, $16.20/hr., August 27, 2025, replacing M. Leach
- Samantha Wheeler, Technology Summer Help, District, $15.50/hr., July 15, 2025
Resignation
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Nikoahl Burt, Dispatcher, Transportation Department, June 30, 2025
Approve Code of Conduct
Mr. Franz stated that we received one comment from a stakeholder asking about cannabis, given a change in laws, and he directed them to a portion of the code of conduct where cannabis and other drugs are listed to clarify.
Mr. Franz said that regarding the use of cellphones, language was included which aligns to the Governor’s language, and anything we would adopt locally.
He said we have an AI policy which was adopted last year based on Erie 1 recommendation, and that we included language aligned to that policy.
Mr. Ghanim asked what steps are being taken to enforce the cellphone ban. Mr. Franz responded that this pertains only to the Code of Conduct and the forthcoming policy will be discussed among the Board, together with information from the Board Retreat, Public Forum and the ThoughtExchange.
Dr. Woodcock said it is the number one task on her list. She said it will be brought to the Policy Committee, where members of the Board will come together and read the sample policy that
Erie 1 BOCES provides to us. Dr. Woodcock said it will be brought to the Administrators’ Retreat next week where it will be discussed, and then a policy will be adopted and lastly procedure will be created at the school level.
Mr. Baxter moved, and Mr. Zoghby seconded the approval of the Code of Conduct.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Approve Resolution
Mrs. Cortese moved, and Mr. Babikian seconded the approval of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District hereby ratifies two agreements with a parent of students with disabilities identified in executive session.
Motion carried (8-0-0). (See Supplemental Minutes)
Potential Consideration for Future Meetings
The following topics were suggested for future consideration:
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- Cellphones
- Jon Fishman – possible induction into Hall of Fame
- Enrollment
- Weapons Detection Systems
- Enrollment at the UPK level at offsite locations (transportation and meals support)
- Cell tower update
- Southwood Property update
- Equity Council and planning
Mr. Ghanim asked for information on the weapons detection systems and Mr. Bartlett gave a brief overview of what steps have been taken to date. Mr. Ghanim suggested that when looking into the systems, it is taken into consideration of how long students will have to wait in line and that it moves efficiently so as not to disturb the school day.
Dr. Archer acknowledged several people who joined the Zoom meeting with their hands up. She directed anyone with something to say or contribute, to follow the link on the website and sign up for community comment time.
Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Woodcock
Dr. Woodcock started her report with an update on her first couple of weeks. She said she has been given a warm welcome and that her goal right now is to build relationships and listen. Dr. Woodcock said she has been meeting with as many people as she can and will continue to do so throughout the summer. Dr. Woodcock said Sarah Germain is helping her plan a couple of “Get to Know You” events and is welcoming anyone interested, to attend. She said she will send out a one-on-one invitation to the Board, as she looks forward to getting to know them. Dr. Woodcock said she will start sending out a weekly update to the Board on Fridays. The update will include enrollment reports as well as what has taken place during the week.
Dr. Woodcock reported that she will need to put the Policy Committee together for a meeting rather quickly as there are two policies that need to be put into place. The two policies are the cell phone policy and the maximum temperature policy.
Dr. Woodcock provided an update on the Verizon cell tower and said she has been invited to the July 21 Town of DeWitt Planning Meeting. The Town will be making a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals to obtain a permit for the cellphone tower. She thanked Mr. Bartlett for setting up support with our vendors, and contractors as well as Verizon, so that she can have the background that she needs.
Dr. Woodcock invited Dr. Lei to an orientation for new board members, and also Mr. Ghanim to orientation for the student board member. She will send out those invitations.
Board President’s Report: Dr. Archer
Dr. Archer officially welcomed Superintendent Dr. Woodcock. She said we are very excited to have her at Jamesville-DeWitt and is looking forward to working together.
Dr. Archer shared a thank you note from Lucas Chiorini, who was the student recipient of the leadership service award from the Board of Education this past school year.
Dr. Archer welcomed Dr. Lei and Mr. Ghanim and offered them support and said they can reach out anytime.
At approximately 7:40 p.m. the Zoom was shut down for a brief time. Mr. Franz announced that activity that does not align with the values and goals of Jamesville-DeWitt will not be tolerated.
Student Board Member Report: Mr. Ghanim
Mr. Ghanim said he does not have a report from the student body. He said he feels welcomed and thanked everyone for their sincere hospitality. He welcomed Dr. Woodcock and said he was very excited about working with her.
Community Comment Time #2
Dr. Archer announced that during community comment time, we need to be sure we are following protocols and expectations, not mentioning individual names, keeping in line with board policies and procedures, and professionalism when making comments.
Mr. Bartlett indicated that there are two submissions for comments by Mr. James Facer regarding the NYSMEC Electricity resolution.
Mr. Franz attempted to unmute Mr. Facer, without success. Dr. Archer encouraged Mr. Facer to email his comments to her directly at sarcher @jd.cnyric.org.
Unfinished and Continuing Business
Dr. Archer stated that during the reorganization time for the Board, we also reorganize our committees. She said she will send an email asking for Board members’ preferences for committees and is hoping to get them established by the end of the week.
At 7:45 p.m., Mr. Zoghby moved, and Mr. Baxter seconded the motion to adjourn to Executive Session.
Motion carried. (8-0-0).
At 8:00 p.m., Mr. Baxter moved, and Mrs. Cortese seconded the motion to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
At 8:00 p.m., Mr. Babikian moved, and Mr. Zoghby seconded the motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Bartlett
Clerk of the Board
BOARD APPROVED: August 4, 2025