001like to call the Lancaster Central School District Board of Education meeting to order. In the unlikely event of an emergency, if we do have to evacuate the room, please note the locations of the exits. At this time, I ask you to silence your cell phones and rise for the pledge of allegiance. Please remain standing for a moment of silent reflection. 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. Moving on to 4.0 presentations. We have no presentations this evening. 5.0 correspondence. 5.1. We did receive one email. 6.0 Approval of minutes. 6.1. Can I have a motion to approve the annual budget hearing minutes from May 12th, 2025? Any comments or questions?
002All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 6.2. Can I have a motion on the regular session from May 12th, 2025? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 6.3. Can I have a motion on the annual budget vote and election results? Any comments and questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 7.0 items from staff organizations. Anyone from the Lancaster Administrative and Supervisory Association? [Music] Thank you, Mr. Hair. Anyone from the Lancaster Central Teachers Association? Thank you so much. Anyone from the Lancaster Association of Service Personnel? Anyone from the Lancaster Association of Substitute Teachers? 8.0 board reports. Do any board members have anything to report? Just a very quick one, Mr. Sage. Um, William Street held one of its biggest fundraisers. Um, couple of weeks ago, the color
003run. Um, although it was a pretty muddy and kind of kind of cool day, all the kids had a lot of fun running around in the field throwing uh packets of color at each other. Um, and the PTO and all the kids and the parents at the school raised uh about $24,000 uh which will go towards field trips and whatnot for the next year. Um, and and uh the sixth grade picnic and field day. So, um, Mrs. Hanky was there uh braving the weather with us that night. So, thank you so much. Um, and again, it was uh it was a lot of fun even though it was a little bit muddy. So, um, great job to the PTO over at William Street as well as the faculty and, uh, looking forward to it again
004next year. Thank you, Mr. Taller. Uh, I would have a couple comments I'd like to make as far as, uh, one of our, you know, we have many good coaches in the district and one of our coaches has recently decided to retire, Jason Jaser. I wanted to recognize him for uh, 10 years to the girls basketball program. He brought stability to the program when we had six coaches in the 10 previous years. Um through that tenure, he won five ECIC titles with his teams, four sectional championships and two far west regional championships. I know he's not looking for recognition and often times our coaches aren't never looking for recognition, but he deserves that u for the success that his teams have had and and the many athletes that uh played under him as well. So,
005thanks Jason. Hope to see you again next year. Thank you, Mr. Lime. And for Mr. Davenport is excused from this evening's meeting 9.0 Superintendent Administrative Report. Dr. Hu. Thank you, Mr. Sage. Um, I'll keep it somewhat brief today because there's so much going on. It's been really an absolutely fantastic few weeks um, since last we've met. Um, exhausting but but absolutely fantastic. And I heard Mr. Candela say this in this very auditorium. I believe it was last week, but it could have been a couple weeks ago that this is really the season of celebration. And those words couldn't be more true. Um, because it's a great time in Lancaster schools for so many reasons. And I know as I look around, we have some some adults who are going to be celebrating here. for uh
006um their hard work over the course of their their time with us. But there's been awards and recognition assemblies, kindergarten celebrations, field days. Mr. Terrio mentioned this, color runs and fun runs. Uh in fact, Mrs. Marceli roped me in a little peer pressure to do a lap or two over at Koma Park. uh market days over at Shley where students learn about economics, concerts and concerts and more concerts, art festivals, seal civic greatness fair, honor society induction ceremonies, track meets at the at William Street, athletic events that are still going on which our student athletes are performing uh masterfully at all levels and really excelling um in the classroom and on the athletic fields. Um and and that was really just last week for me. Um I'm just kidding. That was a small sampling of
007what's been going on really in the last, you know, three, four, five weeks. And and it's a small sampling because there's so much more. And I really want to thank um all the faculty, staff, um adviserss, coaches, the administration, our parents, our families who come together and really make all of these events possible for our students. Um uh makes it special for our kiddos and really forms those memories that they're going to last a lifetime. There's really still so much more that still has to go on before the end of the year. Uh our students and everyone continues to work hard and I know that they'll finish strong, but uh it's really an exciting time and as Mr. Candala said, the season of celebration. So I'll turn it back over to you then, Mr. Sage.
008Thank you, Dr. P. 10.0 Old Business. Does anyone have any old business to discuss? 11.0 new business. 11.1 Personnel items. 11.1.1 Can I have a motion to appoint assistant director of special education? So, any comments or questions scanning Perfect. Okay. It is with great enthusiasm and confidence that I recommend John Tresman for the position of assistant director of special education. Mr. Tresman has provided record a record of leadership and his current role as assistant principal at Lancaster Middle School. His vision and dedication have been instrumental in expanding opportunities for our special education population. Under his leadership, we've seen the successful implementation of inclusion models that provide opportunities for our students with special needs to participate in both advanced and regions level courses as well as expanding the inclusive exploratory offerings, creating meaningful access for our
009highest need learners. In addition, Mr. Mr. Tresman has worked collaboratively with the physical education department to extend the values of our unified sports programs into the PE curricula. This effort reflects his belief that inclusion must reach beyond the classroom and into every aspect of student life. What sets Mr. Tresmont apart is the respect he's earned across our district. He has earned the trust of teachers and staff. Families appreciate his honesty and advocacy, and students benefit every day from his belief in their potential. He is a steady student- centered leader who listens with empathy, leads with clarity, and acts with purpose. As challenges has have emerged, he has consistently stepped forward, problem solving in real time, supporting staff with compassion and professionalism, and ensuring that the needs of students always come first. Before joining Lancaster, Mr.
010Tresman served as special education teacher in both self-contained and consultant teacher classrooms within an alternative school setting. There he worked with students who face some of the most significant educational and personal challenges. These experiences not only provided him with expertise in special education best practices, but also shaped him into a compassionate, resilient, and highly capable leader. His recommendation today is backed by a unanimous decision from our hiring committee. And I believe I speak for everyone involved when I say we are excited and proud to welcome John Tresmont to the special education leadership team at Lancaster. [Music] [Applause] Thank you, Mrs. Gan. Um, to make this official, can I have uh a motion? We already moved, right? Uh, all those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. Mr. Chman, would you like to say a few words?
011That would be great. Uh, Mrs. Scan, for starters, that was very kind. I appreciate those those nice words. Um not really one to sit there and you know receive that well, but I really appreciate it. Um I hope we have a lot of a lot of time spent together in these next upcoming years. So good good evening everyone. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the board of education, Dr. Kufull, Mr. Crazman, and Miss Ganon uh for this incredible opportunity to serve as the assistant director of special education. I'm truly honored and excited to step into this role for the department in which I began as a teacher over a decade ago. This new position represents more than just professional growth. It's a chance for me to continue learning while deepening my commitment
012to the Lancaster Central School District and most importantly supporting and advocating for all students within the Special Education Department. Thank you once again for your trust and confidence in me. I'm eager to collaborate with each of you as we build the strong foundation established by Mr. Armstrong and Miss Ganon. Together, I'm confident we can continue driving meaningful progress, ensuring that every student in the special education department receives the support, advocacy, and opportunities that they deserve. Thank you. [Applause] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You know, we have a saying here in Lancaster, hire the best. Um, and we truly do hire the best. Uh I I remember uh many years ago, Mr. President was hired at the the middle school and I knew we hired the best then and we hired the best now. Congratulations again. 11.1.2.
013Can I have a motion to appoint assistant principal? So any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. Mr. Har, would you like to say a few words? [Music] and Dr. Mark. [Music] Good evening. It's a pleasure to speak to you this evening regarding Mrs. Michelum who has been recommended for the position of assistant principal at William Street School. When Mr. hair was approved as the new principal. I felt relief. William Street is a big place and he's the man for the job. That relief was short-lived though when I thought about replacing him and the big shoes he has. However, we found an excellent candidate to take on the challenge. As part of the interview process, all candidates were asked to create a presentation around increasing ELA achievement through the MTSS process.
014Amy was the only candidate to approach that assignment through the lens of strategic planning. She started with the suggestion of looking at both our internal and state cohort data. She also proposed a profile of staff capacity, our internal structures and observational data. She then moved to a comprehensive multi-year plan. That plan included peer supports, Boseies in services, and differentiated professional development. She also suggested scheduling options and alternatives for how MTSS is delivered. Along the way, she included several data gathering points for us to evaluate the work and make adjustments to the plan. This presentation highlighted her understanding of the skills that are necessary to be part of the administrative team of such a big building. They also underscored her belief that in order to serve our students, our teachers need to have a solid foundation
015grounded in strategic work. During her final interview with the team, Amy talked to us about her five core values uh that she has as an administrator. They are the passion for the work, trust, integrity, communication, and relationship building. As she answered other questions, these values became evident, especially as she was talking about students who struggle with either behavioral concerns or social skills. She talked about getting to know students and their families well and how she has used that to build a culture of restorative practice in her current role. Mrs. Mashelone comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a broad skill set. She started as an aid at Stanley Faulk and 19 years ago she was hired as special education in a charter K6 school. While there she helped to increase the achievement levels
016of her students uh by a significant amount. I know this because I was the principal of that school. Shortly after Amy joined the team, I left that school to come here. And while we didn't stay in close touch, the charter school world is small and I heard about her accomplishments as she went on in her career. After she completed her administrative degree, she was made data coordinator for that school. Understanding your data and making sound decisions based on data is important for any educator, but it's especially important in a charter school because it can mean the difference between your charter being renewed and being closed by New York State. She went on to become the assistant principal of a different charter school. Her principal shared with us how she's worked hard to create a culture
017in which teachers and students can focus on their work and not be overwhelmed by the many distractions that can come at them. She also won a board seat at her original school where she's now the chair of the academic committee and sits on the governance committee. Coming from a small charter to a big school in a bigger district is a leap. However, we can safely say that the entire committee overwhelmingly felt that Amy was ready for the job. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is ready to take on the work as we continue to make William Street the best place it can be for our students. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on Miss Michelam's behalf tonight. I wholeheartedly support her and know that William Street will continue to thrive with
018her as part of our leadership team. [Applause] [Music] Hello, good evening. Um, I am Amy Schulam and thank you so much for such an amazing introduction. Um, I'm just incredibly excited to be here and to start this work. Um, as you've heard, I come from a background of charter schools. So, I just want to first say thank you for taking a chance on somebody who's never worked in a district before. Um, but that doesn't mean that I haven't done the work. Um, being a charter school, it's really all about um taking on multiple roles in different ways. Um, you could say that I've worked as a an assistant principal, a principal, a district leader. um because those are all the hats that you wear right in a charter school. So hopefully I'll get to show
019you exactly how much um I know and how much I how excited I am for this opportunity. So thank you so much. [Applause] Congratulations, Mrs. Malone. Um, you probably already know this, but William Street is the largest, um, you know, single elementary school in, I think, most of New York. Um, so all of those qualities of, you know, doing multiple roles and wearing, you know, several hats are are going to do you really well. Uh, like I said earlier, we hire the best. And if you made it through the interview process, you were the best. And, uh, I can't wait for you to get to work with our kiddos over at William Street. Congratulations. [Applause] All right. 11.1.3 tenure recommendations for teachers. Can I have a motion? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in
020favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. I do know that we have uh several teachers in the audience today. Um Samantha Odino, Amanda Nolan, Aaron Rush, and Alex Sherry, please stand if you'd like um so that we could uh recognize you. And anyone else that I missed that uh uh we didn't see coming in. So, I' I'd love everyone to give uh these teachers a um a warm applause. [Applause] Now, we will um have uh something uh to say about the the teachers that are um at a subsequent meeting um where they'll be recognized with a certificate as well. But tenure is a a really big deal in the in the life cycle of of teachers and it it represents something uh much bigger than just a certificate. So when I say hire the best then you
021have to to work for several years four years um in most teachers uh cases um and that's a that's a big deal. So we did hire the best. You earned tenure and congratulations. We have more tenure. All right. 11.1.4. Can I have a motion on the tenure recommendation for Aaron Ganon? So move. Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. Mr. Armstrong. [Music] This is an exciting night here. A lot of a lot of change and excitement. I think with all this, just in my experience, I think this is great. Um, as far as Aaron Ganon, um, as as most of you know, um, she's worked closely with me for 4 years. She's put up with my stories, lectures, and various ruminations. Uh, I think this experience in and of
022itself definitely makes her worthy of tenure as the assistant director of special education. However, there's more. She didn't just put up with me. Um Aaron performs at an incredibly high level um as in her role as assistant director of special education. She displays an impressive work ethic and successfully handles an incredibly large workload with multiple demands for her time and expertise. Um, she takes on substantial responsibility for projects to improve our district programs and procedures, including MTSS and improving our inclusive models of of instruction in the special education department. It's important to note that Aaron does a fabulous job, a masterful job really, of working with parents that require support and constant communication due to the nature of their children's special needs. In working with parents, she speaks directly and earnestly about what is best
023for their children. She's a quick study of problematic situations and demonstrates a keen ability to solve problems. District administrators and principles seek her seek out her advice on a regular basis. And in my opinion, most importantly, she demonstrates an appropriate sense of humor that is especially welcome when we encounter stressful situations. So overall, um even though this tenure will be short-lived in a sense because she's starting her new role July 1, um she certainly expel has excelled in her current role as a special education and district administrator. She is and certainly will remain a huge asset to the district. Congrats, [Applause] Thank you, Mr. Armstrong. Special education uh holds a special place in my heart and in Lancaster's heart. So, Mrs. Ganon, we are always looking forward, you know, to July 1, but congratulations on
024your tenure for the work, amazing work that you've already done. 11.1.5 tenure recommendation for Michael Candella. Do I have a motion? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. We'll recognize Mr. Candella at a subsequent meeting. 11.1.6. Can I have a motion in the personnel changes? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. And um for the teacher recommend uh uh tenure recommendations. I did uh notice five people stood up. So we got the the other name uh Jess Jessica Lal. I wanted to congratulate you as well because um you know I know you came here and I didn't want you to feel left out. Thank you for coming. [Applause] And 11.2 education items. 11.2.1. Can I have a motion on the committee on special
025education? So move. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 11.2.2. Can I have a motion on the committee on preschool special education? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.0 business and financial items. 12.1 Financial items. Can I have a motion? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.2. Can I have a motion on the policy adoption 1210 board members nomination and election? So move. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.3. Can I have a motion on the policy adoption 7220 graduation requirements? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.4. Can I have a motion the policy adoption 7223 advanced coursework? Any comments or questions? All those
026in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.5 through 12.12 are policy readings. These are for information only. We will vote on these at subsequent meetings. 12.5 Policy 2 reading 7556 Equal Educational Opportunities. 12.6 Policy 2 reading 7471 Student Government. 12.7 Policy Second Reading 8340 Instructional Materials and Non-public School Students. 12.8 Policy First Reading 6470 Acceptable Use Policy. 12.9 policy first reading 7316 Use of internet enabled devices during the school day. 12.10 policy first reading 5685 Maximum temperature for school buildings and indoor facilities. 12.11 policy first reading 5672 information security breach and notification. and 12.12 policy first reading 5673 employee personal identifying information. Moving on to 12.13. Can I have a motion on a contract with Loi Consulting? So move. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.14 Payment of all bills.
027So any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.15 kind of a motion on the bond anticipation note sales results. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.16. Can I have a motion on the contract Clarence Central School District? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.17. Can I have a motion on motion on the contract with East Herand quite central school district? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.18. Can I have a motion in the food service operating reports for April 2025? Sorry. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.19. Can I have a motion on the surplus equipment? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone
028against? Motion carries. 12.20. Can I have a motion on the surplus books? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.21. Can I have a motion on the club creation? Some move. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.22. Can I have a motion on the construction change orders? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.23. Can I have a motion on the amended AIA contract field turf? So, any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. Can I have a motion on 12.24, the contract with US Omni and TSACG Compliance Services, Inc.? Any uh any comments or questions? All those in favor? Motion carries. Uh anyone against? Motion carries. 12.25. Can I a motion um on the
029contract with Rachel Schneider, licensed behavioral analyst, PLLC? So, any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries 12.26. Can I have a motion on the contract of the BHSC services? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.27. Can I have a motion on the contract with EIUS LLC doing business as Learnwell? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.28. Can I have a motion on the contract with Buffalo City School District? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 13.0 is a public hearing. Any person who notified the district clerk per policy 1514 may speak at this time. Speakers must first be recognized by the president and then identify themselves by stating their name and their
030address. The time limit to speak will be limited to 5 minutes per person. Welcome all who have come to observe this meeting this evening. This is a time set aside for public hearing, a time when we invite members of the community to share ideas and concerns with us. We welcome this opportunity to hear from you. Each person is given up to 5 minutes in which to address the board. This is a meeting held in public rather than a public meeting, which means we will not be engaging in any dialogue with members of the community this evening. And rest assured, we are listening carefully and take seriously what you have to say. I would like to ask you that you demonstrate respect for us and for one another by speaking to the issues, giving us ideas,
031and sharing your opinions, but not engaging in any personal attack. Additionally, please know as a public school district, we are bound by various laws, regulations, and policies regarding the privacy of students and staff, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Moreover, board policy prohibits public comment on any topic directly or indirectly related to employee personnel information or any topic that may potentially disclose information about a particular student. Accordingly, please do not comment on the performance or conduct of individual staff members and or specific confidential student related matters. This policy will be strictly enforced and anyone violating the policy will be barred from addressing the board in the future. We have one speaker this evening, Paula Hatam. [Music] Good evening. I don't know if this is them, but I talk loud. Um, my name is
032Paul Adam. I was a 23 Denton um right behind the football practice field. Um, I've had uh my children go through the district um back in 96 and 2001 and now I have six grandchildren all residing in wonderful Lancaster, which I'm very happy about. Um, I have two grandsons that are sophomores and last year as freshman we always entered in on the the north end of the loop. This year their first period classes are on the south end of the loop. Um, they live in on Heritage and they live on Peasant Rock. I'm the designated driver. I take my grandchildren to school. Um, at the end of last year, um, I was very ill, so my daughters did it, but it was fine because it was the north end. This year, now at the south
033end, it's me. And it's been one hell of a year. I get the boys in the morning, try it across Central Avenue from Feeasant. Sometimes could take us up to 10, 15 minutes. Um, I get out, come up. You know, some people are nice enough to let you out. Sometimes you just have to sit and wait. And the traffic is backed up to Walden Avenue. And I have to get pictures on my phone because we get so stressed in the morning because of this. So if I get them to the door by 7:32, they're not late. My one grandson has a study hall or whatever, so he's not always that concerned, but my other guy gets detention if he's late. I have notes in my car for both boys every day. I have a stack
034of them because I don't want them being marked late because it's not their fault. We can't get through the traffic to get to the doors. Sometimes they close at 7:30. Whoever's out there doesn't always let them in and it's just become a problem. I My suggestion is, and again, I'm just addressing this is why can't if if people have to come in at the south end of that building, why can't they have somebody there monitoring them as if they're walking in? Some days you have 30 kids crossing in front of the whole school to go to the main office to get checked in. Now they got to walk all the way back to the other end of the building. Now they're really late. And it's very frustrating because I think it could be an easy
035fix. But when they come in the um south end loop, the line of cars out it's out onto Central Avenue because everybody takes their time. They just come into the little loop where you have this whole big parking lot. that they could get some of these cars off of Forton to put them into the parking lot so it would move faster. Then you got people making the lefthand turn even though they're not supposed to. They do it at 2:15 or 2:30 also. So I just was would hope that somebody would oversee what goes on out in front of this building every morning because it's very frustrating. That's all I got to say. Thank you. Thank you, Mrs. Adam. All right. Um before we adjourn, we do have 14.0 executive uh session to discuss the superintendent's
036year-end evaluation. Um before we go into executive session, um I want to make sure that everyone knows our next meeting uh is going to be June 23rd right here in the Lancaster High School at 700 p.m. All right. For all intents and purposes, that uh uh ends the meeting for this evening. Thank you all for coming out. Um and congratulations again to anyone who earned tenure today. Um as well as our new hires. Thank you.