Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Nicholas Damiani’s organization
Mar 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Regular Monthly Board Meeting Agenda
The meeting involved a procedural opening, including an executive session to discuss employment history, followed by a brief recess to preview the Drama Club's musical performance of "Footloose." Key agenda items included personnel matters, authorizing a leave of absence for a Teacher Aide, and accepting/approving consent items for Reports & Communications and New Business. Discussion points covered affiliation agreements, a settlement resolution, and a sports merger. Old business included adopting policies numbered 8000s and 5280. New business involved waiving a building use fee for a scholarship basketball tournament and approving the use of CSD buses for shuttle services for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority Finals.
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The meeting included administrative proceedings such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call. Key discussion items centered on the February 2026 budget information session, including a review of the 2025-2026 adopted budget, preliminary information for the 2026-2027 budget, and analysis of the New York State Executive Budget proposal, noting a minimum 1% foundation aid increase and discussions around universal pre-kindergarten mandates. Other topics included student council updates regarding partnership with PACE for a career fair and exploring a non-academic spring event. Administrative updates covered Hall of Fame nomination deadlines, staff development days, and a reunification drill scheduled for March 18th. The board also reviewed the New York State Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, noting that the district is not currently in fiscal or environmental stress. New business involved discussions on a $50,000 state grant, student placement procedures for special education services, personnel changes (retirements and resignations), and the second reading and adoption of several policies.
Feb 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Peru CSD Board Meeting
The meeting initiated discussions for the 2025-2026 budget process, including revenue and expenditure projections, fund balance review, and the budget development timeline. Key financial topics included a review of the enacted 2025-2026 New York State budget, noting that Foundation Aid was fully funded in 2023-2024 and received a 2% minimum increase for safe-harmless districts in the current year, despite projections showing flat aid based on the formula. The Student Council provided an update on the success of their annual Adoptive Family Event and thanked the board for their support, while also expressing plans for future student leadership initiatives. A presentation was given regarding a detailed itinerary for a proposed immersive trip to Costa Rica for 35 participants scheduled for April, including various cultural and environmental activities. Furthermore, an update was provided on internal efforts, such as meetings with probationary staff and work on special education optimization surveys. Attendees also discussed the exploration of a potential grant for local playgrounds in partnership with the PTO.
Feb 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Regular Monthly Board Meeting Agenda
The meeting began with an Executive Session to discuss employment history, reconvening to Open Session shortly after. Key actions included the approval of the agenda with revisions, establishing a sick leave bank for an employee, and processing retirements/separations for two teachers who will remain as per diem staff. Discussions covered fixed assets, including authorizing the removal of a Hyundai Loader from inventory, and various budget and agreement matters under New Business. The Board also conducted second readings and adopted several policies (5100, 5156, 5251, 5605, and 5152). The 2026-2027 academic calendar was adopted, and a first reading was conducted for the revised 8000 series policies and policy 5280. Representation for the upcoming Clinton County School Boards Association Recognition Banquet was established. The meeting concluded with another Executive Session followed by adjournment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
