001Thank you. Um, can we all stand for the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for Robert Elnap, retired English teacher and principal of John J High School, Ann Marie Salva uh Vato, a 20-year employee as a lunch monitor for Winger Central School District at Gayhead and Brinkerhoff. and Ruth Ethers, a teacher for 34 years at Wersner Central School District. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. 4.01 Superintendent Spotlight Duchess County Bose Student of Distinguished. Dr. Bon. >> Thank you, President Johnson, members of the board of education, and members of the Winger Central School District learning community. We are very very proud this evening to recognize one
002of our stellar students. As many of you know we have a tremendous partnership with Duchess County Boseies and they are here this evening to talk about Mustafa some of the great things that he has accomplished and we are so proud of him. As I see him sitting out there in the audience I'd like to thank him and his family for being here. So at this time, Mr. Zowski, could you please come up from Duchess County Boseis, one of their assistant superintendents for education services, talk a little bit about our combined student, Mustafa. >> Um, I'm also a trustee on the Duchess County Boseis board. So I just want to let you know that you are supported here only by whoes and also DC boseies. Thank you. >> Absolutely. Mustafa Camera has been nominated for the
003student of distinction award for January. He is a very dedicated and motivated student who perseveres through challenges and strives for academic excellence. He is known for his kindness and social ability. He is what we all treasure as a great teammate and player in his classroom. He enjoys interacting with his peers during gym class, lunch, and in the hallways. He has a passion for singing. Their classroom is quite musical. He also inspires his classmates in the chorus class that they are integrated in. Mustafa treats all teachers and staff with great respect and kindness. And we want to congratulate Mustafa on this remarkable achievement. Mustafa, do you want to come up and get your certificate? [applause] >> Ready. Good job. [applause] >> You got it. >> Very good. [applause] >> [clears throat] >> Thank you for Congratulations.
004[applause] >> We did it. >> [applause] >> Thank you very much. 5.01 public comments on agenda items. Seeing none, we will move on. 5.02 communication and announcements by the board of education. Does anybody have anything they would wish to say? All right. I do. [laughter] >> I know you're shocked, right? >> I am. So, winter sports are in full swing as we all know at all of our um different schools. Um I had the pleasure of attending attending the Coach Jewels and Mike Ambro memorial game last week um where all of our fall athletics um athletes were recognized. I was also able to stop in at one of the law enforcement appreciation breakfast and I want to thank all of our schools for recognizing our amazing men and women in blue. to our law enforcement.
005Thank you for all you do keeping our students and staff safe. I hope everyone [applause] I hope everyone enjoyed the extended break. Dr. Bon ordered that snow just for you guys over there. Um I want to acknow recognize the students of the month with the Winger Rotary. Re Royce Ketchum was Samantha Pisa. Wingers Junior High School was Bryce Kors. Evans was Khloe Forbes. Meyers was Lewis Morales and Chief was Amir Aboot Cha. Sorry, I might have butchered the last part of that name. Um that's what I have. So, nobody else. Okay, moving on. We have our Oh, Mr. Morgan, I'm sorry. I didn't see you. In in addition to President Johnson, a a great number of uh of other other trustees um were able to attend the basketball game at uh at Ketchum um which
006was a uh memorial and very well attended uh by uh the student bodies of of both of our high schools um to pay tribute to um to teachers andor coaches that uh that were unfortunately uh lost and were were dear to each of the respective communities. Um on a very positive note, in addition to the the halftime ceremony that recognized each of our fall sport teams, um section one sportsmanship honore. um just the the atmosphere um of a a closely contested game uh between two rival high schools. Um there was uh school spirit uh readily apparent in a highly respectful way. And I I just want to commend uh both of the student bodies um and the administrative teams uh which um were were there at the game uh for for a a great job.
007Um, and even though not anybody outside of the Winger Central School District community got to see it, um, something for for us to be proud of internally. Thank you. I 100% agree. We have some great people. Um, our student board representatives, Emma, would you like to start us out this month? Our mask and mime just had its annual ny and our students had a great time of experience. I know I had a few friends there who loved it and learned a lot. We have our annual bingo event coming up on Thursday, February 12th. The doors open at 5:00 and the event starts at 6. We have our winter dance coming up on February 7th sponsored by our PTSA. Regents are next week, Tuesday through Friday. Good luck to all of those who are taking exams.
008And we had a student on our podcast this week. >> Awesome. [snorts] Ash, what's happening over at we're >> I'm still writing down what I'm supposed to say. Um, >> okay. You know what? Why don't we go to winter then? We'll give you another minute. How's that? >> I gotcha. Hello everyone. What an honor to be here yet again. Uh, Precinium was also in attendance for the uh, Nastia conference. I believe it is a theater conference. It was a whole weekend event. And let me tell you, speaking to some of the Prescia members, they really really enjoyed it. A very, very informative yet a very, very fun conference. We are very very lucky that Wenture Central School District awards us the opportunity to go see to go to these type of events. Uh John J,
009much like the other schools in the district is bouncing back from the holiday break with tutoring sessions for the upcoming January regions again in full swing. Um again uh the teachers that are doing this it is really really admirable that we just see that student spirit and you know having been to a few of the review sessions myself in previous years the culture of learning there is really really really pertinent and again speaks volumes as to just how amazing Winger Central School District is. Um the strategic plan um committee was kind enough to give the student board members a survey which helps um articulate the questions that are going to be asked on the future survey which will be giving out to all students of the Wer Central School District community. And again a big
010thank you to them for taking into account student input. I think it's really really important. I think that's my job and I'm very very happy that we are awarded that opportunity. College application season is finally pretty much over. I know I've been waiting to say that for a while [laughter] as many students are eagerly awaiting acceptances. Thank you very much. >> Thank you, Ash. Um, well, uh, the Hudson Valley Community Foundation was kind enough to give our marine science class a financial grant allowing them to visit the Maritime Aquarium in Connecticut. With this, um, our history teacher was also able to receive a grant, so money all around to see Hamilton live on Broadway in New York City. Um, other than that, that's all we've got going on. >> Great. Sounds like you guys had
011some good times. Thank you very much. 6.01 consent agenda. Does anybody wish to pull anything from the consent agenda? Seeing none, resolved that the board of education does hereby approve the following consent agenda items as stated. 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 7 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 and 6.12. Do I have a motion as Kellen? Second, Mr. Lumia. All in favor? Unanimous. 7.01 01 approval of the revised districtwide school safety plan. Resolved that the board of education upon the recommendation of the district safety committee does hereby adopt the revised district-wide safety plan as amended to include procedures for response to sudden cardiac arrest in accordance with section 155.17 of the regulations of the commissioner of education. >> Do I have a motion? Mr. McFarland. Second, Miss Kelland. Any discussion? All those in favor? Unanimous. 7.02
012second reading and adoption of policies. Resolve that the board of education of the Winger Central School District hereby approves the second reading of and adopts the following policies based upon the first reading by the board and the recommendation of the policy committee as stated. Motion Miss Kellen. Second, Mr. Lumia. Any discussion? All those in favor? Unanimous. 7.03. First reading of policy. This is silent reading. Anybody um that has any questions, I please urge you on these policies that are listed to send your questions or concerns to trust uh trustee Kellen who is the chairperson of our policy committee. 8.01 01 board members may request additional items. Do I have anything? Seeing none, 9.01 comments from the public. Seeing no comments from the public. 10.01. Do I have resolve that the board of education does hereby
013adjourn the January 12th, 2026 board of education meeting? The time is 7:48. >> Motion, Mr. Mr. McFarland, second Mr. Lumia. All in favor? Unanimous. Thank you. See you guys in two weeks.