Members Present
Dr. Archer
Mr. Babikian
Mrs. Cortese
Mrs. DeForest
Dr. Lei
Dr. Nolan
Mrs. Scott
Mr. Zoghby
Mr. Ghanim (Student Board Member)
Members Absent
Mr. Baxter
Administration Present
Mr. Reyes, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Franz, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Bartlett, Business Administrator
Administration Absent
Dr. Woodcock, Superintendent
Others in attendance: Mike Fitzpatrick, Evan Wagner-Flynn and Nick Bentley
Dr. Archer called the meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:09 p.m. in the board room of the District Office and via YouTube Livestream.
Red Ram Recognition
Dr. Archer recognized the Class of 2026 who had their graduation walk today. She said they looked great in their new graduation gowns. She also recognized both the girls’ and boys’ varsity lacrosse teams who fell short at the state championship games. She said it is not an easy feat to advance to the state championship and that all athletes should be proud. She recognized the coaches as well.
Mrs. Scott recognized graduating senior, Wenyan Ma, who is the recipient of the Bill Scott Memorial Scholarship this year. Mrs. Scott said Wenyan was called on Friday by her counselor, Mrs. Butler and math teacher, Mr. Klemperer. Wenyan will be formally presented on Wednesday during the awards ceremony. She will be attending the Honors College at SUNY Stoneybrook and will be studying psychology. Mrs. Scott congratulated her.
Mr. Ghanim also recognized Wenyan and said she is one of the best of the Class of 2026. He also recognized Arwa Algergawi who was the first ever JD quad literate student to be recognized for quad literacy. He said Arwa was recognized for English, Arabic, Spanish and Turkish. He also recognized Enes Damkaci who scored in the top 5% in both the Science and Speech competitions at the Genius Olympiad this year. He was the only student who competed in two events.
Mr. Zoghby recognized Moses DeWitt Elementary School who won the Syracuse University School of Education Annual Teacher Staff Appreciation Week contest. He said Moses DeWitt received the highest number of community votes during National Teacher Appreciation Week and Third grade teacher, Mrs. Stacey Fitzgerald earned the most individual nominations. She was recognized for her positive impact on students and families.
Mr. Reyes thanked Sabah for his service as ex-officio student board member this school year. He also welcomed Evan Wagner-Flynn as next year’s ex-officio student board member.
Mr. Reyes recognized Aarohi Rastogi who was named Career and Technical Student of the Year for Jamesville-DeWitt.
Mr. Reyes recognized and congratulated spring athletes who advanced to the state level competition in track, tennis, and boys’ and girls’ lacrosse.
Mr. Reyes congratulated Senior Leah Peterson who is the recipient of the Board of Education Scholarship.
Community Comment Time #1
The were no comments.
Approve Consent Agenda
Mr. Babikian moved and Mrs. Scott seconded the motion to approve the following Consent Agenda.
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- Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations
- Approve CPSE and CSE Recommendations
- Approve 2026-2027 Board of Education Meetings Calendar
- Authorize OCM BOCES to provide Equivalent Attendance, Employment Preparation and Adult Education Programs
- Approve Annual Cooperative Bidding Resolution Notice
- Approve Overnight Field Trip Request
- Approve Disposal of Surplus Assets
Dr. Archer disclosed that she had a family member on the personnel recommendations but would like to vote. There were no objections to Dr. Archer voting on the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations – June 15, 2026
INSTRUCTIONAL
Appointments
Name and position: Sara Goodwin, K-6 Elementary Teacher, Regular Substitute, replacing R. Smith (leave)
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- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Salary: $63,995.00 (B3-M+30)
- Certification: Initial Childhood Education Grades 1-6
- Effective: September 2, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Name and position: Anthony Greene, Music Teacher, part-time (.5 FTE)
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- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt High School
- Salary: $38,938.00 (prorated) (B7-M, CAS +71)
- Certification: Permanent Music
- Effective: September 2, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Name and position: Dana Kitts, Occupational Therapist, (.75 FTE)
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- Location: Pupil Personnel Services
- Salary: $57,170.00 (prorated) (B5-MM+75)
- License: Occupational Therapist
- Effective: September 2, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Name and position: Abigail Owens, K-6 Elementary Teacher, four-year probationary appointment, replacing H. O’Brien
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- Location: Moses DeWitt Elementary School
- Salary: $56,854.00 (B3)
- Certification: Initial Early Childhood Education Grades B-2
- Effective: September 2, 2026
Name and position: Lauren Redmond, Special Education Teacher, Regular Substitute, replacing E. Brauner (leave)
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- Location: Jamesville Elementary School
- Salary: $69,744.00 (B7-M+36)
- Certification: Professional Students with Disabilities (1-6)
- Effective: September 2, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Middle School Intramurals Session 5
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Ghada Abu-Ramadan, Intramural Coach, $142.74
- Madison Eagan, Intramural Coach, $118.95
- Ashlyn McGrath, Intramural Coach, $118.95
- Wendy Newman, Intramural Coach, $261.69
- Kathryn Woodrick, Intramural Coach, $142.74
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Spring Coaching – Extended Season Pay
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Jamie Archer, Boys Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach, $3,213.00
- David Archer, Boys JV Head Lacrosse Coach, $2,118.00
- Christopher Constantino, Boys Varsity Asst. Lacrosse Coach, $2,145.00
- Solomon Bliss, Boys Varsity Asst. Lacrosse Coach, $1,989.00
- Christian Daly, Boys JV Asst. Lacrosse Coach, $1,629.00
- Megan Murphy, Girls Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach, $2,646.00
- Tracy Parker, Girls Varsity Asst. Lacrosse Coach, $1,656.00
- Reilly Geer, Girls Varsity Asst. Lacrosse Coach, $1,560.00
- Parker Noble, Boys Varsity Head Track Coach, $1,710.00
- Nancy Raicht, Girls Varsity Head Track Coach, $1,818.00
- John Lenish, Varsity Asst. Track Coach, $1,200.00
- Alexandria Payne, Varsity Asst. Track Coach, $1,200.00
- Nicole Zablotny, Varsity Asst. Track Coach, $1,443.00
- Alissa DeBie, Girls Varsity Golf Coach, $1,047.00
- Eugene Sul, Boys Varsity Tennis Coach, $2,055.00
- Kyle Voyer, Boys Modified (7-8-9) Tennis Coach, $317.00
- Paul Valentino, Boys Varsity Head Golf Coach, $1,374.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Jamesville-DeWitt High School – 2026-2027 School Year
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Jordan Berger, HS Musical Assistant Producer, $3,919.00
- Dan Blumenthal, HS Musical Instrumental Director, $4,529.00
- Jacob Brodsky, Model United Nations Co-advisor, $3,625.00
- Jacob Brodsky, HS Musical Set Painting, $2,320.00
- Katie Byrd, National Honor Society, Co-advisor, $1,255.00
- Anna Cabral, HS Math Team Co-advisor, $853.00
- Heather Cavalluzzi, Nurse Manager, $5,799.00
- Trinity Conner, RamFeed, $3,625.00
- Andrew Cottet, Student Government, Co-advisor, $3,693.00
- Jamie Crawford, Sophomore Class Advisor, $1,773.00
- Anna Delaney, Mock Trial Advisor, $1,808.00
- Anna Delaney, DECA Club Advisor, $1,706.00
- Kelsie Deyo, HS Musical Production Director, $6,271.00
- Jesstina Drake, HS Musical Vocal Director, $3,919.00
- Kristin Gallivan, HS RamPage, $3,625.00
- Anthony Greene, Instrumental Performance Group, $2,511.00
- Angelene Guglielmo, Drama Club Advisor, $2,232.00
- Caitlin Johnson, Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator, $976.00
- John Lembeck, eSports Co-advisor, $1,706.00
- Lauren Ludovico, French Club Advisor, $1,167.00
- Lauren Ludovico, French Honor Society Advisor, $995.00
- Megan McGee, Student Government Co-advisor, $4,821.00
- Mark McIntyre, Model United Nations Co-advisor, $3,553.00
- Mark McIntyre, Outdoor Pursuits Club Advisor, $1,034.00
- Melissa Moore, Acceptance Coalition Advisor, $2,234.00
- Melissa Moore, SADD Advisor, $2,314.00
- Connie Myers, HS Rambunctious Advisor, $1,120.00
- Connie Myers, HS Yearbook Advisor, $3,919.00
- Connie Myers, Freshman Class Advisor, $1,643.00
- Marty Osterhaudt, HS Math Team Co-advisor, $853.00
- Brent Paris, HS Musical Set Construction, $2,610.00
- Nancy Raicht, Senior Class Advisor, $3,553.00
- Brian Rieger, HS Lighting Design, $2,610.00
- Diane Rushford, Key Club Advisor, $2,274.00
- William Sauve, Technology Student Association Club Advisor, $2,274.00
- William Sauve, eSports Co-advisor, $2,558.00
- William Sauve, HS Science Olympiad Co-advisor, $2,558.00
- Sabrina Scott, UMOJA Club Advisor, $1,881.00
- Sabrina Scott, Kente Club Advisor, $1,015.00
- Linda Slade, HS Spanish Club Advisor, $1,034.00
- Linda Slade, Spanish Honor Society, $1,097.00
- Larry Stroh, HS Science Olympiad Co-advisor, $3,471.00
- Larry Stroh, HS Yearbook Manager, $4,347.00
- Robert Sweeney, A/V Club Advisor, $976.00
- Sue Techman, NHS Co-advisor, $1,279.00
- Eric Toyama, HS Vocal Performance Group, $3,190.00
- Kristine Wisnieski, International Club Advisor, $2,081.00
- Kristine Wisnieski, Junior Class Advisor, $2,464.00
- Alan Zimmerman, Interclass Activity Treasurer, $7,176.00
- Alan Zimmerman, Auditorium Manager, $3,000.00
- Alan Zimmerman, Testing Coordinator, $2,153.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School – 2026-2027 School Year
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Molly Anthony, Math Department Chairperson, $6,670.00
- Molly Anthony, 7/8 Student Council Advisor, Community Service, $976.00
- Molly Anthony, Math Team Advisor, $1,034.00
- John Barlow, Grade 7 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Nicholas Bentley, eSports Advisor, $976.00
- Justin Bird, 7/8 Musical Director, $4,703.00
- Justin Bird, Good Time Singers, $1,881.00
- Keith Bryant, MS Light and Sound, $1,773.00
- Keith Bryant, Lego League Coach, $995.00
- Robin Carruthers, 5/6 Musical Director, $3,261.00
- Charlene Clawson, Grade 5 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Kelly Colone, Science Department Chairperson, $5,799.00
- Laura Dietz, 5/6 Student Council Advisor, Community Service, $1,120.00
- Madison Eagan, PM Bus Supervision, $1,440.00
- Amy Ebner, 5/6 Musical Set Production, $1,706.00
- Patricia Ferris, Special Areas Department Chairperson, $5,799.00
- Kimberly Giammichele, World Languages Department Chairperson, $5,910.00
- Kimberly Giammichele, Grade 5 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Kathryn Kimble, Fiddles on Fire, $958.00
- Maria Koster, Sustainability Club Advisor, $976.00
- Sophie Leo, AM Bus Supervision, $1,440.00
- Sophie Leo, 5/6 Student Council Advisor, School Spirit, $1,034.00
- Amy Nimeh, 7/8 Student Council Advisor, School Spirit, $958.00
- Amaru Pareja, PM Bus Supervision, $1,440.00
- Amaru Pareja, Grade 7 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Tracy Parker, Social Studies Department Chairperson, $6,271.00
- Rebecca Peter, Grade 8 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Kim Pudney, 7/8 Musical Set Production, $1,706.00
- Melissa Quinn, 5/6 Student Council Advisor, $1,245.00
- Theresa Razmjou, Jazz Ensemble, $1,674.00
- Theresa Razmjou, 7/8 Musical Music Director, $2,511.00
- Anastasia Sabine, MS Musical 7/8 Producer, $995.00
- Kari Sebast, 7/8 Student Council Advisor, $1,245.00
- Audra Siuxberry, Middle School Intramurals, $7,709.00
- Amy Spitzer, 7/8 ELA Department Chairperson, $5,910.00
- Amy Spitzer, MS YANA, $1,055.00
- Andrew Starowicz, 5/6 ELA Department Chairperson, $5,910.00
- Andrew Starowicz, Grade 6 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Andrew Starowicz, Middle School Newspaper, $1,055.00
- Kurt Sweeney, Grade 6 Cafeteria Supervision, $2,058.00
- Kurt Sweeney, AM Bus Supervision, $1,440.00
- Dan Vinette, Middle School Yearbook, $2,508.00
- Dan Vinette, Legal League Coach, $958.00
- Lisa Walsh, 5/6 Student Council Advisor, Problem Solving, $976.00
- Lisa Ward, Special Education Department Chairperson, $5,476.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Jamesville Elementary School – 2026-2027 School Year
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Mary Barnello, Bus Dismissal, $720.00
- Mary Barnello, Parent Drop Off, $720.00
- Gretchen Bliss, Bus Dismissal, $720.00
- Tamara Budgeon, Bus Duty, PM, $720.00
- Katie Deehan, Bus Duty, AM & PM, $1,440
- Gina Silverman, Pre-K Bus Duty, PM, $720.00
Change in Status
Name, assignment, location, reason and effective date:
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- Toni Demoff, Teacher on Special Assignment, District, Involuntary Reduction, 1.0 FTE to 0.0 FTE, June 30, 2026
Request for Leave of Absence
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Anastasia Sabine, Art Teacher, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, Parental Leave, September 2, 2026 through October 4, 2026
- Katie Whelan, Library Media Specialist, Parental and FMLA Leave, September 2, 2026 through November 30, 2026
Retirement
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Anna Endreny, Science Teacher, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, June 30, 2026
Resignation
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Colin Maskuri, Social Studies Teacher, Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, August 31, 2026
- Anne Root, Teaching Assistant, Jamesville Elementary School, August 31, 2026
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
Appointment
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Matt Chisholm, Bus Cleaner, Transportation, $16.00/hr., June 29, 2026
- Margie Fuller, Bus Cleaner, Transportation, $16.00/hr., June 29, 2026
- Brendan Krause, Technology Summer Help, District, $16.00/hr., July 6, 2026
- Christopher Pernisi, Jr., Technology Summer Help, District, $16.00/hr., July 6, 2026
- Jeffrey Purdy, Substitute Grounds Crew Leader, Maintenance Department, $40.00/hr., July 1, 2026
- Boyd Raymond, Bus Cleaner, Transportation, $16.00/hr., June 29, 2026
Change in Status Appointment
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Nicole Floss, Custodial Worker II from Custodial Worker I, Custodial Department, $26.17/hr., June 15, 2026
Approve Minutes of the June 1, 2026 Board Meeting
Mrs. Cortese moved and Dr. Lei seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the June 1, 2026 Board meeting.
Motion carried. (6-0-2) Mrs. Scott and Mr. Babikian abstained.
Approve Bond Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of School Buses
Mr. Zoghby moved and Mrs. Cortese seconded the approval of the following Bond Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of School Buses:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SCHOOL BUSES BY THE JAMESVILLE-DEWITT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ONONDAGA COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $837,993 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $837,993 SERIAL BONDS TO PAY FOR THE COSTS THEREOF.
WHEREAS, at the annual district meeting of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District, Onondaga County, New York (the “School District”), duly called, held and conducted on May 19, 2026, the duly qualified voters of the School District approved a proposition authorizing the purchase of school buses at a total combined maximum estimated expenditure of $837,993; and authorizing the issuance of $837,993 of obligations of the School District and the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project described above, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the financing thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The purchase of school buses at a total combined maximum estimated expenditure of $837,993 is hereby authorized.
Section 2. The plan for financing of such maximum estimated cost is the issuance of $837,993 serial bonds (the “Bonds”) of the School District, which are hereby authorized, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the school buses described in Section 1 above is five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 4. The temporary use of available funds of the School District, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes of which the same were borrowed, raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in Section 1 of this resolution.
Section 5. The Bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the Bonds, shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and the Bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the Bonds, shall be general obligations of the School District, payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the real property within the School District without legal or constitutional limitation as to rate or amount.
Section 6. The faith and credit of the School District are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the Bonds, and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the School District by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the Bonds and any bond anticipation notes to mature in such year, and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year.
Section 7. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 63.00, inclusive, of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the Bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, and the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of the Bonds, and any bond anticipation notes, and the power to sell and deliver the Bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the Bonds, and the power to issue Bonds providing for substantially level or declining annual debt service, is hereby delegated to the to the President of the Board of Education, the chief fiscal officer of the School District.
Section 8. The validity of the Bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the Bonds may be contested only if:
a. such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the
School District is not authorized to expend money, or
b. the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the
publication of this resolution or a summary hereof are not
substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after such
publication, or
c. such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a declaration of the School District’s “official intent” to reimburse expenditures of the aforesaid objects or purposes with proceeds of the Bonds or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of issuance of the Bonds as required by Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein.
Section 10. The serial bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized to be issued by this Resolution are hereby authorized to be consolidated, at the option of the President of the Board of Education, as the Chief Fiscal Officer, with the serial bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by other Bond Resolutions previously or hereafter adopted by the Board of Education for purposes of sale in to one or more bond or note issues aggregating an amount not to exceed the amount authorized in such resolutions. All matters regarding the sale of the bonds, including the date of the bonds, the use of electronic bidding, the consolidation of the serial bonds and the bond anticipation notes with other issues of the School District and the serial maturities of the bonds are hereby delegated to the President of the Board of Education, as the Chief Fiscal Officer of the School District.
Section 11. The President of the Board of Education, as chief fiscal officer of the School District, is hereby authorized to enter into an undertaking for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of the Bonds, requiring the School District to provide secondary market disclosure as required by Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12.
Section 12. In the absence of the President of the Board of Education, the Vice President of the Board of Education is hereby specifically authorized to exercise the powers delegated to the President of the Board of Education in this resolution.
Section 13. This resolution which takes effect immediately, or a summary thereof, shall be published in the official newspapers of the School District, together with a notice of the School District Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the Non-Instructional Management Employees
Mrs. Scott moved and Mrs. Cortese seconded the motion to approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the Non-Instructional Management Employees.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the Non-Represented Administrators
Mr. Zoghby moved and Mrs. DeForest seconded the motion to approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Memorandum of Agreement with the Non-Represented Administrators.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Food Service Unit
Mr. Babikian moved and Mrs. DeForest seconded the motion to approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Food Service Unit.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Auto Mechanics Unit
Dr. Lei moved and Mrs. Cortese seconded the motion to approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Auto Mechanics Unit.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Transportation Unit
Dr. Nolan moved and Mr. Zoghby seconded the motion to approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Transportation Unit.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Custodial Unit
Dr. Lei moved and Mr. Babikian seconded the motion to approve Funds to Implement a Three-Year Contract with the Custodial Unit.
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Board Policies, Second Reading
The following Board Policies were brought to the Board for a second reading:
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- 6410 Acceptable use Policy (Personnel)
- 6412 Social Media Use (Personnel)
- 7241 Student Directory Information
- 7315 Acceptable use Policy (Student)
There were no updates or questions since the first reading.
Mr. Zoghby moved and Mrs. Cortese seconded the motion to adopt Board Policies 6410, 6412, 7241 and 7315.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Potential Consideration for Future Meetings
Mrs. DeForest suggested adding parent forums and board retreats to the Board calendar.
Mrs. Cortese suggested adding dates for mid-year evaluations to the calendar as well.
School Counseling Plan Report, Mr. Bentley
Mr. Bentley, school counselor at the Middle School introduced himself and said it is an honor to share with the Board a project he has been working on, the development of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Mr. Bentley shared and explained the mission statement, as well as the three focus areas of academic readiness, social and emotional development and carer development. Mr. Bentley reviewed the purpose, summary and the process of development of the plan along with the content and next steps.
(See Supplemental Minutes)
Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Woodcock
Mr. Reyes presented the Superintendent’s Report on behalf of Dr. Woodcock. He said that Dr. Woodcock will be reaching out to both Dr. Nolan and Mr. D’Imperio to schedule new board member orientation so that it will take place prior to the July 13th Reorganization Meeting. Mr. Reyes said that regarding safety and security updates, the upcoming Friday update will include the presentation given a year ago on bag scanners, stanchions and other options. He said cost guides will also be included. Mr. Reyes said the next steps will be to add safety and security updates to unfinished and continuing business for discussion.
Mr. Reyes reported that the District has been approved for the Individual Arts and Assessment Pathway for graduation by the New York State Education Department. He said this approval is a thoughtful reflection of our fine arts staff and the strong sequence of courses developed over the past few years to help students meet graduation requirements. He also said Mr. Franz was integral in the approval process.
Lastly, Mr. Reyes shared upcoming events including OCM BOCES Special Education graduation, Jamesville and Moses DeWitt Fourth Grade Moving Up ceremonies, Regents exams, no school on Friday, June 18 in celebration of Juneteenth, Graduation ceremony at SRC Area and the 8th Grade Moving Up ceremony.
Committee Reports
There were no committee reports.
Board President’s Report, Dr. Archer
Dr. Archer reminded the Board that the self-evaluation as well as the Superintendent evaluation is due by June 25. She said the Board will meet in Executive Sesson on July 13th to discuss the evaluations.
Dr. Archer recognized and thanked our current Board members who have completed their terms at the end of this school year. She thanked Mr. Baxter and Mrs. James Murad for their work on the Board as well as our Student Board member, Sabah Ghanim.
Student Board Member Report: Mr. Ghanim
Mr. Ghanim said it has been an honor to serve as the student representative to the Board of Education and that it has been one of is greatest achievements to be able to share the opinions of the students with the Board. He said the senior class did their graduation walkthrough at the elementary and Middle Schools. He said it was fun and unexpectedly emotional. He thanked the Board again for all the support through his year.
Mr. Ghanim introduced Mr. Evan Wagner-Flynn who was elected as the new ex-officio student board member. He said that Evan is enthusiastic and excited for the role. Mr. Wagner-Flynn said his goal is to serve as a direct line between the Board and the students.
Dr. Archer affirmed that she has watched Sabah grow in his role as student board member through all the work he has done this year.
Community Comment Time #2
There were community comments.
Unfinished and Continuing Business
There was no unfinished and continuing business.
At 7:35 p.m., Mrs. Scott, and Dr. Lei seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Respectfully submitted,
Tish Hauser
Clerk of the Board
BOARD APPROVED: July 13, 2026