001I would like to call the Lancaster Central School District Board of Education meeting to order. In the unlikely event of an emergency, if we 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 the moment of silence. [Music] 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. [Music] Today we remain standing for Dennis Prrisca, a fizzed teacher from 1966 through 2000 who passed away on April 13th, 2025. And for Mary Walsh, a special education teacher from 1985 through 2021, who passed away on May 4th, 2025. [Music] Thank you. All
002right. So, before we get started, I would just like to excuse uh Mr. Sage and Mr. Davenport. Um and also just ask for uh your cooperation and grace as I do my first meeting. Um so hopefully I didn't botch it too badly. So thank you all. Um there have been enough presentations. So 4.0 presentations. There are no more presentations for this evening. Moving to 5.0 correspondence. 5.1. We received an email from Megan Vaughn on May 5th, [Music] 2025. 6.0 Approval of minutes. I have a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from the regular session held on April 22nd, 2025. Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 7.0. Items from staff organizations. Do we have anybody from the Lancaster Administrative and Supervisory Association? over here. Jamie Burton, assistant principal, Lancaster
003High School. We just first like to recognize the terrific job that Leah Wins, student union president, student here at Lancaster, did moderating tonight's meet candidates program. We'd also like to wish the candidates the best of luck in the upcoming election. And we'd also like to thank the board of education for preparing a sensible and balanced budget that continues to retain programs for our students here at Lancaster High School. Thank you. Thank you very much. Anybody from the Lancaster Central Teachers Association? [Music] Should have just done that from my seat. Just kidding. All right. Uh, good evening. We have a few items to share. Uh, first and foremost, the LCTA would like to extend special condolences to the families of two of our members, Aaron Prisca, for the passing of his father, Dennis Prisca, and Shaylin
004McCabe, for the passing of her mother, Mary Walsh, both of whom were former Lancaster educators. As a former phys teacher and coach, Dennis impacted many lives along his educational journey, including both of his sons following in his footsteps to become Lancaster educators. as well. As a dedicated special education teacher, Mary embodied all the characteristics of an exceptional teacher. She was kind, compassionate, and cared deeply for her students. She was a positive presence in any situation. Her beautiful soul and smile will be remembered by all, especially those of us who are lucky enough to call her friend. Second, the LCTA would like to congratulate John Armstrong and Jackie Bull on their upcoming retirements. and we look forward to working with Aaron Ganon and Greg Hair uh as they uh continue in their footsteps for many years
005to come. Third, while the LCTA is comprised of classroom teachers, special area teachers, counselors, and psychologists, our main priority is the education of each and every one of our students. But we are also an organization that cares deeply about the families and communities where we teach. While we all may not reside in Lancaster, our union is dedicated to our students outside of the classroom as well. I'd like to share some of the extraordinary commitments to our students that the LCTA has made over the past couple of months. LCATA members at the high school held three different dress days with the approval of Dr. Kufa. These days raise funds for a student who lost everything in a houseire, for another student involved in a tragic car accident, and another in support of the Germaine Scoffield Memorial
006Scholarship Fund that provides scholarships for unified athletes and their helpers. Many of our schools have created special committees that collect monetary donations for families in need, such as the kindness and condolences team at William Street School and the Cares closet at Koma Park. We purchased two tables for the Lancaster Dew Boys and Girls Club dinner, which provides a safe space for many of our students. We provided thousands of dollars worth of donated teen gifts to the youth bureau for Christmas and 20 plus boxes of supplies for the youth bureau Easter baskets. We provide multiple scholarships for our graduating seniors to help offset college and career choices. We make donations to multiple area facilities such as the YMCA, Trinity Food Pantry, and the Lancaster Youth Bureau. We provided monetary funds for many of our sports teams
007for their travel expenses and team dinners. We support themies at the high school with funds to offset their functions and fundraisers. And that's just in the last couple months. Uh we are proud to be part of an organization that not only supports our students in the classroom but also supports them in their community, their aspirations, and in their times of need. And finally, the officers of the LCT and members of our executive board met with all three candidates for the open uh board of education seats over the past two weeks. And at this time, the LCTA would like to officially endorse all three candidates. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Ferrar. Um I just want to say um it is greatly appreciated all the things that you do uh in the classroom as well as outside
008the classroom. the fundraisers and whatnot over the last couple of months are uh truly wonderful. So, thank you so much for all of your work uh and your members. Anybody from the Lancaster Association of Service Personnel and the Lancaster Association of Substitute Teachers. Moving to 8.0 board reports. Does anybody have anything to report? Well, I do. So, um I went to uh two concerts at William Street uh in the last couple weeks here, a band concert and a chorus concert. Um they do a really great job. Uh really, really great job. The kids are fantastic. Um the music program over there, um the kids that are so young are so good. They're so good and they're they're just starting out. So, it's impressive to watch just the difference between fourth grade to fifth grade to
009sixth grade. It's fantastic. Um, so I just wanted to uh say that and there's uh there's a lot of stuff coming up in the district. A lot of other concerts um at the high school uh and middle school as well. So, if you are interested, please get out and see some 9.0 Superintendent Administrative Report. Dr. [Music] Kof. Thank you, Mr. Terrier. Um it it we already mentioned it. It's an amazing time of year for so many reasons. Um you know go out continue to support the school, the students, the the teachers, administrators, and I think I've spoken enough today. So I'm going to turn it back over to you there, Mr. Try. Thank you very much. Uh 10.0 old business. Does anybody have any old business to discuss? 11.0 new business. Uh 11.1 Personnel items.
01011.1.1 May I have a motion to approve the personnel changes from May 12th, 2025. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 11.2 the education items. 11.2.1 The Committee on Special Education. May I have a motion to accept? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 11.2.2. May I have a motion on the committee for preschool special education? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 11.2.3 2.3 textbook approval. May I have a motion on the textbook approval? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 11.2.4. May I have a motion on the textbook approval? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. Moving to 12.0 business and financial items 12.1. May I have
011a motion on the financial reports as submitted? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.2. May I have a motion to adopt policy number 3311, notification of disclosure of employee disciplinary records? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.3. May I have a motion to adopt policy number 7513, medication and personal care items? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.4 through 12.6 are policies being submitted for a second reading and will be up for adoption at our June 9th meetings. That is 12.4 policy 1210 board members nomination and election. 12.5 policy 7220 graduation requirements and 12.6 policy 7223 advanced coursework. 12.7 through 12.9 are policies being submitted for a first reading and will be up for a second
012reading at the June 9th meeting. That's 12.7 policy 7556 equal educational opportunities 12.8 8 policy 7471 Student Government 12.9 Policy 8340 Instructional Materials and Non-Public School Students 12.10 Food Service Operating Reports. May I have a motion to accept the food service operating reports? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.11. May I have a motion to approve the contract with Associated Physical and Occupational Therapist PLLC? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.12. May I have a motion to approve the contract with YMCA Buffalo Niagara? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.13. May I have a motion to approve a new club, Legendary Creations at the Middle School and a club called Legendary Looks, also at the Middle
013School. Comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.14. May I have a motion to declare surplus equipment as submitted? Any comments or questions? All those in [Music] favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.15. May I have a motion to declare surplus books as submitted? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Against? Motion carries. 12.16. May I have a motion to approve the bid award extension to Cassella Waste Management of New York, Inc. for the 2025 2026 school year? [Music] Comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.17. May I have a motion to approve the construction change orders as submitted? Second. Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. 12.18. May I have a motion to approve the $6 million ban principal payment and
014related general fund budget transfer as submitted? Any comments or questions? All those in favor? Against? Motion carries. 12.19. Uh, may I have a motion to approve the NIC easement as submitted? All those in favor? Anyone against? Motion carries. All right. Uh, 13.0 public hearing. We have no speakers signed up tonight. And 14.0. Uh, so at this time uh we will be entering into uh an executive session. Before I call that, our next meeting is the annual district budget vote and election on May 20th at the high school as we've talked about all night. Um, and our next regular session is June 9th at William Street. May I have a motion to go into executive session to discuss a student discipline matter? So, all those in favor? Anyone against? Motion approved. All right. Thank you everybody.
015For all intents and purposes, this will end our meeting for this evening. Uh we hope to see you at the budget vote and election on May 20th. Thank you. [Music] Good to see you. Um, are you sure? All my children are they're My husband did the But I got some trans real. Anybody [Music] Sorry, buddy. Sandy man. [Music] Bill was here. Yeah. Once that he gets out of here. One last thing. Bring back the deal. [Music] Okay. Yeah, I you don't see the whole text. You see it comes across the When I bottom of the white. [Music]