Board of Education (Liverpool)

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, September 14, 2026

Members present

Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

Others present

Darrell Clisson, Kimberly Vile, Superintendent, Richard Chapman, Dana Ziegler, Brett Woodcock, Jonna Ball, Briana O'Brien, Eric Hubbard, Kasey Dolson, Ex-Officio student Board Members, Yuna Dhakal and Jacob Lachenauer, District Clerk, Gail Massett

Meeting called to order at 6:15 PM

1. TENURE CELEBRATION

1.1 Tenure Celebration

2. OPENING

2.1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2.2 Administration of Oath of Office to Ex-Officio Student Board Members

3. ROUTINE BUSINESS

3.1 Approve August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

3.2 Personnel Actions

Resolution: Motion to approve the personnel actions as submitted.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

3.3 Approve Committee on Preschool Special Education Recommendations

Resolution: Motion to approve the classification and school placement of students who are certified as eligible to receive preschool special education services by the District Committee on Preschool Special Education.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

3.4 Approve Committee on Special Education Recommendations

Resolution: Motion to approve the classification and school placement of students who are certified as eligible to receive special education services by the District Committee on Special Education.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

3.5 Approve Surplus Items

Resolution: Motion to accept surplus items as presented.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

3.6 Acknowledge receipt of June 2026 Treasurer's Report

Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the June 2026 Treasurer's Report.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

3.7 Approve Routine Business Items

Resolution: Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

4. REPORTS, UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

4.1 President's Report

4.2 Superintendent's Report

4.3 Ex-Officio Student Board Members Report

4.4 Committee Reports

4.5 Department Update

5. FOR DISCUSSION

5.1 MOA between LCSD and ULFA - Sixth Instructional Period

5.2 Technology Department Position Reclassification

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 Public Communications

6.2 Board Communications

7. FOR ACTION

7.1 School Counseling/Guidance Program

Motion to approve the School Counseling/Guidance Program as presented.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS

8.1 September 24, 2026 - Board of Education Retreat, 5:30 p.m.

8.2 September 29, 2026 - 5:30 Budget Workshop Followed by Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

8.3 October 5, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - AS NEEDED

9.1 Executive Session: As Needed

Motion to enter into executive session to obtain advice from legal counsel regarding ongoing negotiations involving a proposed Tax Certiorari Settlement and to obtain legal advice concerning potential personnel matters.

Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Michelle Merlino.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

Motion to return to open session at 8:39 PM

Motion by Michelle Merlino, second by Kimberly Melnik

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino

10. ADJOURNMENT

10.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 PM.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Victoria Baratta.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino