001remain standing for the land acknowledgement. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. The Salamenica City Central School District acknowledges the homeland of the Anandka, the people of the great hill, the Senica people on whose ancestral and modern-day land Salama school district now stands and whose water we enjoy. We stand with all indigenous peoples in their resolve to remain connected to their land. While we cannot undo what has been done, it is the goal of the Santaga City Central School District to recognize the history and make improvements that will benefit the next seven generations of indigenous students. Thank you everyone for the record. Uh board member Christian Riler is excused tonight. Uh are
002there any changes to the agenda? Uh yes, we added two items. We added 6K of the Julian Creed Memorial Scholarship and we added 7E which is um a appointment for Michael Turf as a summer bus driver. All right then I need a motion to approve the agenda. Motion second. Motion by carry second by Dale. All in favor? Abstain. Motion carried. public communications. Do we have anybody? No. Nobody. All right, then we going to move on to central office message. I'll keep it short and sweet. I just want to say congratulations to the class of 2025. And I also just want to thank all of our staff for such a hard hardworking school year. All of their effort did not go unnoticed. So I hope they have a wonderful summer. Thank you. Assuming we'll see Karen
003on. No, she is in a different time zone. So, she is actually in the middle of the day at a conference. All righty then. Surfing. Uh, keep move on to the board message. Tracy, you want to start us off? Sure. Um, yes. Congratulations to all the graduates. Friday, but we can't come soon enough. Praying for good weather, but if not, there's always the auditorium. But um and yes, it's the end of the school year. I hope um everybody enjoys their summer and I guess that's it. Okay, same thing. Just uh the end is here. Congratulations to all the upcoming gradu graduates and everybody moving around in new classes and uh just uh they just remember summer's coming around and be safe and we'll see everybody the next the coming year which you know Lincoln and
004I will probably be here so enjoy it while we can. It's true. Yeah, of course. Congrats to the class of 2025 and I also want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer and good luck to Mr. Yeah. Um, congrats to all the the the class of 2025 members and I look forward to the graduation ceremony Friday and what Tracy says, let's let's hope the weather holds holds out. We can have it outside and show off our new new facility down there. That's all I have. Okay, stay tuned. Yeah. Uh, thank you to all of our staff and my colleagues for another successful year here at Salamica School District. Um, we're not there yet. What do we have? One more day of students tomorrow. Thursday, last day for staff. So, thank you all for everything
005you guys do. Much appreciated. Um, thank you to uh, Prospect. Uh, I'm just glancing through our prospect yearbook and I see one of our own colleagues, young one in here, a tad boy. Yeah. With his best smile ever. Yeah. Oh, thank you. I appreciate you getting the yearbooks every year. That's awesome. Um, wanted to say a couple things. One, I just wanted to extend um, you know, well wishes to the Pilad family. Um, it made uh headline news about uh Lacy Pilad's husband who who suffered a medical emergency at a soccer game in Buffalo and thanks to fast acting parents and community members, they were able to basically save his life. Um, so I think that's that's an amazing story and also an advocacy for people to get CPR and AED certified. Um, so again,
006you know, I just want to, you know, publicly say that I hope everything's doing well with their family and my thoughts are with them. Um, another, oh, on the sports note, uh, we had our, um, girls lacrosse banquet last night, our year in banquet. Um, one of one of the big big headlines that I want to talk about is our modified girls lacrosse team went undefeated this year. Um, that was amazing. You know, kudos to coach Katie and coach Nora for having those girls, you know, work their butts off to get to where they were, undefeated season. That is awesome. So, I'm super proud of them and looking forward to what the future holds for girls lacrosse. Uh, our varsity girls, second year in a row going to section six championship. That was awesome. Third
007times a charm. I'm hoping I'm hoping next year is the year. Um, but yeah, the girls do awesome. They're so dedicated and such such amazing talent. Um but yeah, and the work never stops. You know, Brad just mentioned, you know, good luck with the summer camp. Well, he's right. He you know, these summer camps is what help our athletes, you know, help help get them prepared for the next season or the season after or just continue on. And for me, it's we move right into club lacrosse. Um I have my girls program that we're doing club lacrosse. So, that's already started. Our first games start next week and we do five games over the summer. So, it's it's it's constant work and that's what's necessary to get get all of our athletes on to another
008level. Um, academically, uh, congratulations to the class of 2025, everyone who's making it across that finish line. You know, that's awesome. I'm looking forward to Friday. I love being at the graduation events. I love hearing all the speeches. Looking forward to T-R speech this year. Um, no, but it's a great event and hopefully the weather the weather doesn't play any tricks on us and um, we're able to hold it outside and have a good event. But I think that's about it for tonight on you. Okay, you took most of what I want to say. Uh, Kelly, I'm also looking forward to graduation. It was exciting um, to see be a part of that experience. Uh it's something that I do look forward to every year. So congratulations class of 2025. Uh it is exciting. Uh
009just to reiterate kind of the summer camps and not just the summer camps but all the different programs that we have going on at the school for the students. Um you know get the word out. I hope people are listening so they can sign their kids up because there's just so much out there for them um to do besides just camps for athletics. But it's uh pretty awesome what this this school does um and what we do provide for the kids. So uh I try to shout it out as much as I can to to parents that I know, but it's always good just to say it publicly. Again, you know, if there's any ideas that we see that we need we should change or things we should consider, don't be afraid to to bring
010them to us. I know everybody thinks summer is downtime, but for the administration, it's really not. You know, you guys are busier than ever. Um, and no, I forgot to silence that. So, I I apologize. I meant to do that. Um, telemarketer. Yeah, about one of my 50,000 spam calls that we get every day. U but again, you know, if you see something that we need to change or you have an idea or something that we should implement, please don't be afraid to bring it to the administration, the board, whoever. We're always willing to think outside the box. I think that's what makes us kind of unique. uh as a board probably some boards would look at us and be like they're crazy but I think you know we do a good job of trying
011to implement different programs that will work within the district and and within our school. Uh I'm also going to pray that the weather holds off and we can have graduation outside because nothing against our auditorium but nothing like having a graduation outside under the lights and it's kind of exciting. So, with that, I'm going to turn it over. Really, just a couple quick notes. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago when we were welcoming students back and now we're wishing them a safe and happy summer. Couple sort of business notes, so to speak. Uh in the past, you know, if we talked five, six, seven years ago, our staffing was we had a higher turnover rate with staff and um retention was an issue. And this year, I'm very pleased to say that
012we have three teachers uh that are separating to go to places much much closer to home. And that's it. Uh no retirees uh at all. So, that like to think that that's a bit of a symbol that people are happy here. And that's one of our goals is to ensure that we have a safe, happy uh staff because we know if people are happy at work, they're going to do a better job and that's what we need for our students. So, uh that will tone things down a little bit. In the years past, we've had very busy summers uh recruiting and hiring teachers and administrators. And this year, we'll just be able to focus on working with the staff that we have because unlike most school districts, Santa is very busy in the summer with
013the staff. And they're exceptionally dedicated. And I want to express my gratitude for that uh for all of the professional development that they do over the summer as well as the activities and clubs uh and camps that they provide for our students both athletic, academic, and even adventure- wise. Uh I will make a note though that we are for anybody watching or who has friends looking for a math teacher and two special education teachers. Uh those are two areas that across the New York State are critical and they're very important to the districts. So if you know someone, we are looking. So send them our way. Um I also wanted to take a note to thank Prospect. I had the opportunity to participate in their funday last week which was terrific. Uh it was also
014an opportunity for me to reflect on how hard our uh teachers work at some of the buildings or particularly Prospect with some of our younger students. I will deny it if you ask me, but my wife will tell you that I went home at the end of the day and took a nap uh because you know you work non-stop when you're at an elementary building with our younger students. And I also wanted to just acknowledge we still have a couple days left before the end of the uh year but are some we have some new administrators uh who really have made the year go by very smoothly. Uh Mr. Butler, Mr. Cruz uh Mrs. Bieber is in a new position. So you know there has been some growth and learning that occurs there but they
015have become part of the warrior family and have uh begun to contribute right off to that the first day they were here. So, a special thank you to them as well. That's it. Okay. Um All right. And we will move on to the consent agenda. We need a motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion. Motion by Brad. Second. Second by Tracy. Are there any questions? All in favor? Opposed? Abstain. Motioning carries. Under old business, we have policies 1210, 5420, and 6121. So, we need a motion to approve those policies. Motion. Motion by Dale. Second. Second by Tad. Are there any questions? All in favor? I opposed. Abstain. Motion carries. Item six, new business. Item A is the creation of some physicians. We have two language teachers at Senica uh effective July 1st. We have a
016work site supervisor and a workforce development program uh student worker. There's 21 positions from July 7th through 31st. Uh and then we also have a new confidential secretary effective September 1st. So we need a motion to approve approve the creation of those positions. Motion. Motion by Tracy. Second. Second by Brad. Are there any questions? All in favor? I. Opposed? Abstain. Motion carried. Item B is the amendment. Oh, I'm sorry. No, no. I don't don't usually interrupt you, but I figured I just going to jump in. I wanted to thank the board and just acknowledge that due to the expansion of uh Senica language and culture at the buildings as well as the work from our Native American curriculum team uh we will be having two uh teacher assistant positions uh that have just become full
017teacher uh positions. one for Senica language and culture at Prospect and one for uh Senica and language and culture senica language and culture uh at Senica. Those had previously been teacher assistant positions but due to the increased curriculum um not only the curriculum but the interest by the students uh we now have two full-time teachers. So uh we're looking forward to getting applicants to those and uh being able to recognize the hard work that those individuals do. Okay. Thank you. All right. Now, I'll move on to the amendment to employee working conditions district. So, uh we have an amendment for the district clerk for a new treaty contract 2526 and 2627. So, we need to uh approve that amendment. Motion. Motion by Dale. Second. A second by Tracy. Are there any questions? All in favor?
018I opposed abstain. Motion carried. We have a consulting agreement with Tech Edge LLC. Uh so we need a motion to approve that consulting agreement from July 1st 25 to June 30th of 26. That's not exceed 40,000. Motion. Motion by Brad. Second. Second by Tad. Are there any questions? All in favor? Opposed? Abstain. Motion carried. Item D uh is technology surplus. We need a motion to approve the uh surplus list that was attached in the board agenda. Motion. Motion by Dale. Second. Second by K. Are there any questions? All in favor? I opposed. Abstain. Motion carried. We have a donation from KRL Contracting, a one-time donation in the amount of $180 to fund three farm tickets. So, we need a motion to approve that donation. Motion. Motion by carry. I'm going to give it to Tab
019this time. Now, lay down. Motion by K, second by T. All in favor? Opposed? Abstain. The reserves item F is reserves review and corrections. So we are going to reduce the unemployment reserve uh by 115,375, reduce uh equipment replacement commitment fund by 48,995 and reduce the capital outlay commitment fund by 49,180. And then we are going to um and then we have a reduction of the reserves uh to increase the electric bus commitment fund in the amount of 213550. So we need a motion to approve that resolution. Motion motion by Dale. Second. Second by Brad. Are there any questions? All in favor? Opposed? Abstain. Motion carries. Item G is our change order and allowance distribution. So we have a change order from a turf in the amount of 5,500 and a change order federal for
0203,470. So we need a motion to approve the change order and allowance distributions. Motion. Motion by carry. Second. Second by Tad. Are there any questions? All in favor? Opposed? Abstain. Motion carries. Item H is our SSO memorandum of agreement and that is um section 5.2.1 regarding sick days. So we need a motion to approve that MOA. Motion. Motion by Dale. Second. Second by Tad. Are there any questions? All in favor? Opposed? Abstain. Motion carries. Item I is our strategic plan uh that was presented June 10th at the board of education meeting. So we need a motion uh to approve our strategic plan. Motion. Motion by Brad. Second. Second. Second by Tad. Are there any question? All in favor? I opposed abstain. Motion carried. Item J is our bid award. award for driveway ceiling and striping
021and that is to signature paving and seal coating in the amount of 30,656. So we need a motion to approve that board. Motion motion by Dale. Second. Second by Brad. Are there any questions? All in favor? I opposed. Abstain. Motion carried. Item K is the uh Julian Creed memorial scholarship. Uh, so we need a motion to approve that new scholarship. Motion. Motion by Tad. Second. Second by Dale. Are there any questions? No, just comment. Yep. Um, this is something that um me and our family wanted to do to to honor Julia Creed or Julie Creed. Um, she was she was instrumental with our family with um one of our daughters for years and she she became that like that go-to person for our daughter. So, it was important for us to just do something to
022recognize and honor her and try to create a legacy for what she stood for here. So, that was the whole intent behind this. Um, I I'm not sure if Mindy actually thought about like the whole commitment year in year out, but this is something that's kind of last minute and she just wanted to get it on here just to get it started this year and then see where it goes from there. So, this is just the beginning steps. Well, and I'm just going to say when I nurses are a big shortage, so anything to do to promote them, you know, um, bravo. I love it. So, we'll turn to you. So, we have a motion by Ted, second by Dale. All in favor? I abstain. Motion carries. Uh item 8A is our personal consent agenda.
023Then we have items 8B which is uh personnel action number two that's done probation and then personel action number three for team leaders number four for summer athletic camp. Number five for summer appointment times. So now we're at number F. We need a motion to approve item 8 A, B, C, D, and E. Motion second. Motion by Tracy, second by Dale. Are there any questions? All in favor? I opposed abstain. Motion carried. Do we have anybody that we would like to introduce? Um uh we do not um at this time, but I do just want to make my normal note with the probation extension. Um that that should not be inferred in any way that's a reflection on the quality of work by that individual. It's really a certification requirement um and a bit of
024a technicality that we have to follow through. So sometimes people read into something like a um extended probation and think that there's an issue. That is absolutely not the case. Awesome. And we do not have any staff here or new to acknowledge, but uh for the new folks or people that have been appointed um to new positions, they'll be getting a thank you and congratulations letter and we will personally welcome them. Then we have our board information reports. We have a voluntary assignment change. Uh, of course the policies that we already approved and then um our board standing committees 2425 and then our upcoming events senior parade tomorrow 5:30. Hopefully everybody can come and support the kids. It's always great to see how they decorate their vehicles and uh it's just a fun time. So,
025please everybody come on out and support our seniors. And then, of course, the big the big moment, graduation Friday. Hopefully outside. Let's hope Lloyd makes the right decision here. Bring a poncho. Bring uh So, and other than that, jump in with one last thing, please. Um I wanted to pass to the board. I've had countless thank yous on behalf of all of the staff. Today was the staff lunchon provided by the school board. Uh we had chefs from Buffalo come down with chicken parm, eggplant parm, cheesecake, uh riketoni, Caesar salad. It went over exceptionally well. And on behalf of the uh staff, thank you to the board for that acknowledgement. Well, they work pretty hard, so it's nice to be able to do something to say thank you because we do appreciate everything that they
026do and all the hours that they put in. And and everybody can sit here and say, "Uh, oh, it's not just a 7 to two job. There's so many people that dip into their own pocket to help our kids and they go above and beyond and it is appreciated. Um, and it's not just teachers, but it's the whole school, you know, everywhere you turn around. So, it's a great environment and, uh, it's pretty special to be a part of. So, thank you to everybody and I'm glad they enjoyed it. And I do have something that I am going to say. It's kind of on a personal note, but my daughter Jordan took her in class and passed. So, I have two registered nurses in the family. So, I'm pretty proud and awesome. Yeah. So, shout
027that out there. Uh yeah. So and with that I need a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion. Motion by Carrie. Second. Second by Dale. All in favor? I oppose. Abstain. Motion carried. Thank you everybody for coming in on this sweltering night. Thank you. It is appreciated.