001call the meeting to order. Everyone will rise for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. >> First order is public to be heard. Do we have any Carla? >> No. >> All right. Right along. Okay. >> Uh, Eli is not here today, so we're going to start out with Mr. Smith for his superintendent up on the screen. Just a few things to mention. We just gathered, of course, two weeks ago. So I wanted to begin maybe you just >> did this before. >> Okay, just let's try the oldfashioned way because I did that. That's fine. verified. >> Is that why it didn't work? >> Probably got
002me lo Yeah, just do a little 37. >> There we go. All right. Thanks. >> You're recording. >> Okay. So, I want to begin by thanking the board. We had the retreat last week. We had some good conversations, some good discussion on board processes and procedures. Thanks to NISB uh for coming in and offering a retreat to us. We invite the board to make any comments if you like at this time or we can wait until later. But I appreciate the time that that we spent together. appreciated the board were willing to learn and grow as well. So, any comments from the group on the retreat? >> I enjoyed the fact that it was from NISPA, so you kind of got to, you know, you get stuff from them all the time, but actually to
003put a face to um the organization was helpful. >> Yeah, I think it was a good retreat. Learned as a a board some things that we didn't know what we can do and I think it was a overall good night. So, so thank you for that. Along those lines of learning, last week, I'm have Molly talk about this in a minute, we sent a a rather large team uh to the what has become the annual solution tree conference in Rochester. We had all all our schools, you know, were there. I I attended on Wednesday. Uh we had participants meeting all week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. We had, of course, top-notch top-notch national facilitators. And I did ask our teachers to kind of just share with me some of the comments as to what they, you know,
004got out of the conference. Again, the theme, the the PC stands for professional learning communities. We're in our in our third year that that process now. So, I just I just want to share with you some some comments that our teams made and then Molly can talk about it as well. This all ties into student instruction and processes. Uh so, just some general comments are change is inevitable, growth is optional. If it is predictable, it is it is also um preventable as as far as it you know tying into like student learning. A PLC is a neverending process in which educators commit to working as a team to ensure higher levels of learning for every student. The process is is uh strong, the um performance is high. The work of the PLC will be all
005hands on deck all the time. It will be messy but we will learn by doing to ensure higher levels of learning for all students. Um teacher learning leads to increased student learning. Um the teacher is responsible for the conditions in which students learn. And then there's this neat little session that I wasn't able to go to. I think Molly went to it's called the 15-day challenge. And we had we had some teachers go to the 15-day challenge. I'm going to read what they wrote on Molly talk about that. They were inspired by the 15-day challenge. We took these ideas to the fifth grade team for our curriculum writing days and have already used the process to work on ELA and math unit plans. And lastly, on my talk, we were excited. This is from the
006middle school. We were so excited to have the time to finalize our BNS mission statement, our BNS school community, and ensure those students will grow academically, socially, and emotionally. So, Molly can help with the 15-day challenge and also the the conference in general. So I think that because we have been learning about it, the conference was a little bit more meaningful just because they understand some of the basic things and now it's really going deeper with it. How will they apply it? How will they bring it? And the 15-day challenge was something we learned in year one. One of the presenters um who we love on video um or in the virtual setting was actually here and she's even better in person and she coined that. He really believes that if you set a cycle
007to be 15 days, you're going to get the maximum output. And that's challenging people to really think through how can you think of kind of three weeks of time in terms of what are you going to expect kids to learn and then hold them for that and and ensure that they're going to get it by the end of the cycle. So a lot of times when we set up um interventions um we set it for six to 10 weeks. That's what the I would say the old researchers have quite have taught us to do and sometimes I think that it's not as close to the learning as we would want it. So if we're looking at what's happening in the classroom on a regular basis and who's not thriving, you know, we're establishing times to
008really help them right away, you know. So it'll be exciting to see what we can do with that 15-day challenge. Um and if we can get that really rolling, you know, The idea is that you want to move from one successful cycle to another. So if you every 15 days that puts it at least on a monthly that in in theory we should be covering some really u good ground with the priority standards that we want to see kids really really own before they leave to go to the next school year. >> And you as a board will have an opportunity to hear from some of these folks. I think later this fall is one of our virtual workshops. A lot of the same messages that our staff has been hearing. So that was just
009want to thank our staff and principles that attended last week. Thanks for setting it up and our office. But we had a very strong attendance there and and we're going to keep going on here with year three of this process. Um just real quick, I want to talk about the cell phone ban on the left. We I have some pictures that our staff, you know, have been working on going from left to right. The different colors there are the different grade levels. This is for the high school. Uh then on the right are the are the pouches and then on the bottom are the file cabinets. labelled. Every student is going to have their own folder. The phone will go in the pouch with a B on it and then it's going to be locked
010there in in the cabinet and there have been entryways set aside for our students to enter. So, Miss Westman, Dr. Cron have been working hard on that. On the far right later on, this is on the website right now, but I did we did put together some tips for parents to help their children with this new expectation. When I send out my welcome back letter later this week, that will be in there. There'll be link to that. And so that's on the website right now. It's on the far right. We put together some tips for parents as we promised, you know, we would. Then uh with respect to the code of conduct, there was a suggestion from our board president to include um some loose language perhaps around who can pick up the cell phones
011given that mom and dad may work. So in a high in the highlight there under letter A, I modified it based on based on your suggestions. the phone if it is confiscated it would be released to an to an individual authorized by the parent or guardian and with principal or assistant principal um you know permission. So that is in the code now based on feedback we received last week. So we'd like it to be mom or dad but it can be another responsible adult the principal the assistant principal have the authority to make that call after talking to the child's parent or guardian. Everything else is the same based on the feedback I got from last time. So that's and the code of conduct will be approved later on here tonight. Kindergarters screening always a
012fun time. Um just want to recognize our teachers. Uh we welcomed our kindergarters to Jackson school last week or so. Always a fun process to see and observe. So I want to recognize them and welcome our new kindergarteners soon to Jackson. Um this morning very excited. Lots of pictures on it. We have new staff orientation. I want to thank John for his comments. Dan Schmidt also was there. The bottom picture is all our new staff both from this year and last year. So staff that was hired during the year last year and any new staff coming this year, they were all there. We had teachers there. We had um maintenance staff, IT, technology, aids, clerical, they were all there. Um I gave some some workshop information. Uh John Regal gave them a welcome. I I
013presented on social media and some more policies. And then uh the far right we did a bus tour around the city. I had a bus and then Anor Star Wars had a bus and then we ended at the Hollow Land office uh where uh the director gave some information on the history of the of the city and the town and also the land office. We ended with lunch. So I want to thank John and Dan for attending that. Any comments you guys want to make on that? John or Dan? Yeah, I'll just say for me as a new board member, it was phenomenal to see the whole like leadership team >> in the front and and not just to see them, but to hear their hearts. I just we're winning, you know. I I just
014see uh these great leaders and and we're pouring into them and their hearts for the students and the community. And then another thing that caught my eye is one of the stu former students is now going to I think be a teacher in in one of the schools. Is it a >> couple? Yeah. So the investment made is now being we're seeing the fruit of it. Uh and they're going to invest into the community that they already love and grew up in. So anyway, excited to be here. It >> was a excellent activity you did having the leadership talk about. Jason had each of them explain what they love about our our district and it was it was good to see them uh the things that they had to say and and like like Dan
015said, being in front of the the staff and showing that hey, we're here for you guys was was excellent. >> Yep. Want to thank Amar Staritz, long time teacher uh for her helping with the tour. I took all the non-teers on my bus and then and we're at the teachers and honestly the Holland office I'm a bit of a history nerd here but it's pretty well received. I saw a lot of people walking around. Carly was with me and and it was well received and I think my sense really to give people a sense of who they are and as to where we're from and we showed of course some historic sites in this in the town in the city but also some of our old schools uh the current schools um just gave a
016context there and Ryan Duffy did a great job discussing more about the city of so you'll have to take them on the ghost tour in October to the cemetery >> we drove by the cemeter I told all about the weddings there. Anything you want to add? You were involved in that. >> It's a good group, you know, and I think it was a nice balance. I think being at BMS with the cafeteria that's been redone was a really nice way for them to see who we are and what we do. >> So, so that was and then we the rest of the week I'll be with not in person, but teachers are going to be here the rest of the week. Uh, I'll be with them again tomorrow morning along with Dr. Corey. So, tomorrow
017through Thursday or Friday is teachers only. We welcome the all the staff back. um from teachers all the way through our aid and support staff and clerical phone maintenance. So that was always an exciting day. And then upcoming days for you as a board, Tuesday the 2nd, please join us in the auditorium at 8:00 at the high school uh to welcome back our staff. We have some open houses coming up. You're invited to attend three Thursday nights in a row. Robert Morris, then Jackson, then the middle school. The 22nd you have a board meeting. We have a board meeting. And then on the 23rd, just as an just an update, theater are going to come and meet with our lawmakers uh Assemblyman Paulie and Senator George um Burello to look at our preschool program in
018more detail on Tuesday the 23rd. So that's my report. Any questions, comments, or anything not clear? Okay, thank you. All right. Next on the agenda, we need a motion to approve the grouping of consent items F through K. Do I have a motion? >> So moved. >> Motion by Jen. Do I have a second? >> Second by Barb. Any discussion? >> I just have a question for >> Hey, absolutely. >> Um I I looked at the um financial reports and the close out for the last end of the school year and there is there is some there are some funds. What happens to those funds? >> Any surplus funds um get get transferred in one of several ways uh either to reserves or appropriated for next year to offset any shortfall in revenue. the appropriated
019fund balance amount that $2.5 million. >> So it gets uh it gets basically cordoned off for either appropriated fund balance or else transfers into our reserve accounts. >> Okay. >> Uh any surplus. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Excellent. Good question. Uh we have a first and a second. Any other discussion? All in favor? I >> All right. Excellent. All right. So, old business. First up is we need a motion to vote on the 252026 BCSD code of conduct with revisions as presented by Mr. Smith. Do I have a motion? >> So move. >> Motion by Mrs. Benedict. Do I have a second? >> Second by Mr. Schmidt. And any discussion on that? >> All right. All in favor? >> I. >> All right. Next up for old business is a motion for the Richmond
020Library Grant Project. and Mr. Smith or or Annie just just to update what last month I was thinking. Yeah. So la last month you approved the secret resolution and that >> which talks about the envir environmental impact. The project itself is being uh paid through VA grant and they're looking at uh making the bathrooms more ABA compliant with some new finishes and toilet accessories and then do some stairways around to to accommodate an area of refuge. So it's in it's in about it's in about the fourth whereas down there um in in the project itself. So last month the board approved the seeker resolution uh to deal with any environmental impact. There was none. Now we're just seeking to grant the library permission to move ahead with the project. >> Is that clear everybody? >>
021Sounds good for me. Uh do I have a motion for the Richmond Library Grant Project? >> So moved. >> We'll give it to Jen. She's a little closer. And do I have a second? >> Second >> by Mrs. Benedict. Any other discussion? All in favor? I >> Excellent. Thank you. Next up is under new business. We will need a motion for the district comprehensive improvement plan and school comprehensive education plan 2025 2026. >> You want to give a quick uh overview of that Molly force? >> So those are the required plans from state ed. Um the district has a plan and the middle school has a plan. We're basically just um going deeper with PLC work. Um really carefully looking at subgroups and how it fits with that process. Um and making sure that we
022have enough supports to to give them what they need to close the gaps. >> Excellent. Anyone have any questions on that? No. All right. Thank you, Dr. Cory. >> Mhm. >> And do I have a motion? First >> moved. >> Mrs. Benick was waiting. She was eyeing that one. Motion by Mrs. Lay. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Oh, Mrs. Anderson on the back. And all in favor? >> I. >> Excellent. All right. Next up under M is we need a motion for change of order resolution. Um this recommended action will be the board authorizes the superintendent of schools to execute change orders and allowance authorizations for all phases of the project prior to the board of education final approval with a maximum limit to the authority of $35,000 per change order or
023per allowance authorization. >> So anything above 35 I mean to get you know um your payment first anything less than 35 because time usually is of the essence we need to make those decisions and we have a great with Andy and Chad and campus construction and architect. So I have confidence in them. They'll bring them to me. Anything above that threshold then has to come to you along with an explanation. >> Good. >> All right. Do I have a motion to for this? >> So, Mr. Schmidt, do I have a second? >> Second, >> Mrs. Benedict. Any other discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> All right. Now for our other reports, any board members have any comments or other reports you'd like to give? >> I had a question. It came up in the
024um new edition of the on board. It says new law requires plan for cardiac emergencies. >> Yes. >> And we have that plan in place. >> We're working on as we speak. So Mr. Sarasini and Mr. Reed are working on it as we speak. It has to be adopted by January. So that I just got some emails on that last week. Uh Joel Reed and Justin Sar, our school medical director are working on that almost as we speak. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Question. >> All right. >> Good question. Um my my only uh I guess report would be I was able to to walk in to see Mr. Sarini do our training for our uh our coaches and volunteers for the fall sports. Um, I know that's not a a requirement now, but what
025I think it's great that the district still is, Mr. Reid's still requiring that for for them um to go through and Mr. Cersine did an excellent job with it. Um, the the staff or the coaches enjoyed it and I think uh it was great that we're still promoting that and enforcing that >> for the district. So, please let Mr. Cosine know he did an excellent job. >> Um, and then thank the board for coming to the retreat. It was a a good time and and I think it was a a good refresher for us to get together and learn some things together and grow as a board for the upcoming year. >> I think it was a good um retreat for the newer board members to actually hear from a NISBA rep. Um seems that
026I've been on the board forever. There were a lot of things that I had forgotten that I got reminded of. So it was interesting. I think it was so different from our other retreats. >> I like that though to kind of switch it up and >> yeah, that was planned. I'm glad I'm glad it received. So >> I think it's better to have, you know, in this particular case to have someone from NISPA who was your, you know, your rep speak to you about how boards operate and and how they function at high levels. I liked how he did like the Q&A section like he sat down and like we were able to talk back and forth with them, you know, to talk about what what other boards do and issues that they have and
027how they resolve it and work together. >> And they do offer some great workshops. I would encourage you to, you know, to go on the websites on the website Carl can get you a blog information if you need it. They have some member only stuff that you can look at. I know Sam mentioned the newsletter that's excellent. The Eclipse are always good to kind of give you what's happening in the state and they have some great workshops. This year the conference unfortunately is in New York City. Um but they do go all over the state. They do have Rochester Buffs as well and they kind of share that every every year. So it kind of goes to a different spot. So Albany as well. So >> excellent. >> Okay. All right. Any other board member
028have anything to talk about discuss? >> Are you planning um a board goals um workshop? another >> I think the board didn't Yeah. I mean think I'd like the board to speak on that but yeah >> yeah we're going to go over some uh goals for for us and um what we were hoping to accomplish this year for the board. Absolutely. >> Okay. Anything else? All right. Well, we are going to have a call for executive a motion to move to executive session to discuss matters relating to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, and or removal of a particular person or corporation and collective negotiations pursuant to article 14 of civil service law. Uh we will not be returning from executive session. Do I have a motion for executive session? >> So moved,
029>> Mrs. Bennett. Do I have a second? >> Second by Mrs. Bowman. All in favor? I