Members Present
Dr. Archer
Mr. Baxter
Mrs. Cortese
Mrs. DeForest
Mrs. James Murad
Dr. Lei
Mr. Zoghby
Mrs. Scott
Mr. Ghanim (Student board member)
Members Absent
Mr. Babikian
Administration Present
Dr. Woodcock, Superintendent
Mr. Bartlett, Business Administrator
Mr. Franz, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Reyes, Assistant Superintendent
Others in attendance: Michael Fitzpatrick, Arwa Algergawi, Flora Mei, Natalie Christian, Leah Peterson, Nora Barnello, Carsen Kaelin, Owen Doughtery, Darya Ranjbaran, Anthony Ricciardiello, Jack Pole, CJ Pernisi, Janet Rider, Jenn Ambrose, Kayla McQuaid, Kendall Cabiles, Sanjima Dhakal, Camila Valladares, Daniel Nemi, Denver Quao
Dr. Archer called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the District Office and via YouTube Livestream Link.
Red Ram Recognition
Dr. Archer recognized the students present at the board meeting tonight and said she appreciates them being in attendance. Dr. Archer recognized Dr. Woodcock for getting the school year off to a good start. She said she has received messages from staff about how positive the start has been and that they are very appreciative of that. Dr. Archer recognized the custodial staff, particularly at the High School. She said the locker turn-over went smoothly and that staff was appreciative.
Dr. Lei gave a shoutout to the teachers at the Middle School during their first week of school. She said they did a great job at Curriculum Night welcoming parents and providing informative sessions. She appreciates their preparation after a long school day.
Community Comment Time #1
There were no comments.
Approve Consent Agenda
Mrs. Cortese moved, and Mrs. Scott seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
1. Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations and Substitute
Appointments
2. Accept CSPE and CSE Recommendations
3. Accept Internal Claims Auditor Reports
4. Approve Treasurer’s Report
Motion carried. (8-0-0) (See Supplemental Minutes)
Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations – September 15, 2025
INSTRUCTIONAL
Appointments
Name and position: Veronica Budelmann, Science Teacher, three-year probationary appointment, replacing C. Kenney
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- Location: Jamesville-DeWitt High School
- Salary: $74,446.00 (B12-M+33) (prorated to $63,279.10)
- Certification: Permanent General Science 7-12 ext. and Permanent Biology 7-12
- Effective: October 8, 2025
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – High School – 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Hank Cline, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Charles Clinton, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Joe DeChick, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Joe Goldberg, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Angelene Guglielmo, Drama Club Advisor, $2,156.00
- Jeff Ike, Bus Supervision, $1,391.00
- Jeff Ike, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- John Lembeck, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Lauren Ludovico, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Margaret McBurney, Bus Supervision, $1,391.00
- Megan McGee, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Mark McIntyre, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Melissa Moore, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Connie Myers, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Hayley Nies, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Lori Pratt, Bus Supervision, $1,391.00
- William Sauve, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Sabrina Scott, Bus Supervision, $1,391.00
- Larry Stroh, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Larry Vielhauer, Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Vitaliy Yanchuk, Bus Supervision, $1,391.00
- Alan Zimmerman, Auditorium Manager, $3,000.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Middle School – 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Charlene Clawson, Grade 5 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Colin Mashkuri, Grade 7 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Wendy Newman, Grade 6 Lunch Duty, $1,989.00
- Mary Pidkaminy, Grader 5 Lunch Duty. $1,989.00
Extra Duty Assignment – Extended Teaching – Moses DeWitt – 2025-2026
Name, assignment, and stipend:
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- Elizabeth Marshall, PM Bus Supervision, $696.00
Resignation
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Alan Zimmerman, Drama Club Advisor, September 9, 2025
NONINSTRUCTIONAL
Appointments
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Michael Marr, Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation Department, $27.00/hr., September 16, 2025
- Paul Martin, Food Service Helper 1, Cafeteria, $17.70/hr., September 16, 2025 replacing R. Forgione
Resignation
Name, assignment, location, and effective date:
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- Kelsey Rozyczko, Food Service Helper 1, Cafeteria, September 9, 2025
- Elaine Webb, Food Service Helper 1, Cafeteria, September 2, 2025
Approve Minutes of the August 25, 2025, Public Hearing
Mr. Baxter moved, and Mr. Zoghby seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025 public hearing.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Approve Minutes of the August 25, 2025, Board Meeting
Mrs. Cortese moved, and Mrs. James Murad seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025, regular meeting.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Approve Resolution
Mrs. DeForest moved and Mrs. James Murad seconded the motion to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby ratifies an agreement between the District and the parents of a student with a disability and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to execute the same on behalf of the District.
Motion carried. (8-0-0)
Potential Consideration for Future Meetings
There were no new topics for potential consideration for future meetings.
Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Woodcock
Dr. Woodcock began her report with an update on the opening of school. She reported that the beginning of the year went smoothly with a new principal at Moses DeWitt, a new Superintendent, and new rules. She said she appreciated the flexibility, adaptability and teamwork from staff during the first ten days. She provided an update on devices in schools at the High School. Next, Dr. Woodcock shared information on the District Goals as well as her Superintendent Goals. She said the District Goals are three clear goals in the Strategic Plan, which have actionable steps. She will be providing quarterly updates on those goals and the Strategic Plan. Dr. Woodcock will be sharing her Superintendent Goals at the next meeting, October 6 and introduce SuperEval at that time. Dr. Woodcock shared an equity update including forming of equity teams at the schools, a superintendent/student cabinet to elevate student voice and a community forum.
Dr. Woodcock presented a Draft Regionalization Plan to the Board. She said that as part of the plan, there is a task that needs to be completed by October 1, which requires the Board’s input. She shared background on the plan and said that last year, Jamesville-DeWitt agreed to be part of the draft plan. Dr. Woodcock said the plan is broken into two parts: Part One which is the Regional Activity Plan and Part Two which is a “Parking Lot” for Regional Ideas and Recommendations. She said that Dr. Cook has asked us to choose one area from Part One that we would be comfortable exploring and signing off on this year. Dr. Woodcock gave a detailed description of the 8 areas of focus and asked the Board for their input. After discussion, the Board agreed to choose the area of Regional Professional Learning and Staff Development to explore for the District. Dr. Woodcock said she will share her recommendation and certification with New York State. Next, Dr. Woodcock reviewed the “Parking Lot” Regional Ideas and Recommendations. She said these are big ideas which would require changes to law, funding and/or teacher certification. Lastly, Dr. Woodcock shared upcoming events.
(See Supplemental Minutes for Regional Activity Plan)
Committee Reports
There were no updates.
Student Board Member Report
Mr. Ghanim reported that the school year has been smooth so far. He said student reviews of the use of lockers have been mixed. Mr. Ghanim said that Dr. Woodcock has met with students who have had great things to say about her.
Board President’s Report: Dr. Archer
Dr. Archer reminded the Board of the upcoming annual NYSSBA Conference and asked members to contact either herself or Tish to register if interested. She said there are many relevant topics that are on the schedule. Dr. Archer also asked the Board to start thinking about retreat planning, not only dates, but topics. She will be reaching out for input. Lastly, Dr. Archer shared that the High School PTG is in need of extra hands for Homecoming events. She said the PTG is in the rebuilding phase of their organization and they would be very appreciative of any help.
Community Comment Time #2
Marc Peterson commented on backpacks not being allowed in school and said he spoke at the last meeting. He said he has not yet received an email from the Board as promised.
Dr. Archer asked Mr. Peterson to verify his email as she did in fact respond to him via email, but the email was not delivered. Dr. Woodcock stated that she called Mr. Peterson and left him a message and would like to check his phone number to make sure it is accurate.
Unfinished and Continuing Business
Dr. Woodcock provided an update on the District Safety Plan, public comments and said she has had one public comment from a 7th grade student, which was the letter “Y”.
Adjournment
At 7:39 p.m., Ms. Cortese moved, and Mrs. DeForest seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried. (8-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Bartlett
Clerk of the Board
BOARD APPROVED: October 6, 2025