Liverpool Board Nixes Food Service Restructuring, Upholds Student Suspension
The Liverpool Board of Education rejected a proposal to restructure school lunch management roles during a late-night session on December 1. Trustees also voted to uphold a student suspension and approved a new agreement to analyze Medicaid claims.
●Denied Student Appeal: The Board voted 7-1 to uphold the suspension of a student following a disciplinary appeal (Trustee Stacey Chilbert voted no).
●Food Service Roles Halted: A proposal to create a 12-month School Lunch Manager position failed 6-2. A subsequent motion to eliminate the 10-month position also failed.
●Medicaid Analysis Contract: Approved an agreement with Services for Education Management, LLC to analyze state aid and Medicaid claims (Vote 6-2).
●New Policies Approved: Adopted Policy 5417 (Student Privacy) and Policy 5851 (Attendance) after a second reading.
●Policy Revisions: Approved updates to Policies 5413, 5681, 5850, and 6570.
●Unpaid Taxes: Acknowledged the receipt of the 2025-2026 unpaid school tax affidavit for the towns of Salina and Clay.
●Capital Project: Received an update from Ashley McGraw Architects and Campus Construction Management regarding ongoing capital projects.
●Upcoming Meetings: Scheduled the next Board meetings for December 15, 2025, and January 5, 2026.
**LIVERPOOL, NY –** The Liverpool Central School District Board of Education rejected a proposed restructuring of its food service management roles during its regular meeting on Monday, December 1.
The decision came after Superintendent Richard Chapman recommended creating a new, year-round position for a School Lunch Manager. The proposal aimed to convert the existing 10-month role into a 12-month, full-time position to better manage district-wide food service operations.
However, the motion failed by a vote of 6 to 2. Trustees Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, and Alexandra Gyder voted against the creation of the position. President Nicholas Blaney and Vice President Kimberly Martin supported the change.
Immediately following that vote, the Board considered a resolution to eliminate the current 10-month School Lunch Manager position. That motion failed unanimously, effectively maintaining the status quo for the department's leadership structure.
**Disciplinary Action Upheld**
In a split vote, the Board voted to deny an appeal regarding a student suspension. The appeal, heard in executive session, concerned a specific student’s suspension resulting from a disciplinary referral.
Upon returning to open session, the Board voted 7-1 to deny the appeal and directed the Superintendent to notify the parents. Trustee Stacey Chilbert cast the sole vote against upholding the suspension.
**Medicaid Claims Outsourcing Approved**
The Board approved an agreement with Services for Education Management, LLC, a move aimed at improving the district's analysis of state aid and Medicaid claims. By outsourcing this analysis, the district hopes to maximize revenue recovery and ensure compliance with complex state regulations.
The resolution passed 6-2, with Trustees Jecenia Bresett and Kimberly Melnik voting in opposition.
**Policy Updates and Recognitions**
Monday’s meeting also included routine updates to district policy and recognition of student achievement. Long Branch Elementary School was recognized with a POOLS award, highlighting specific achievements within the school community.
Trustees approved several policy updates during the "For Action" portion of the agenda. New policies regarding student privacy (Policy 5417) and attendance (Policy 5851) were adopted following their second reading. Additionally, revisions to four existing policies—5413, 5681, 5850, and 6570—were unanimously approved.
**Financial Housekeeping**
On the financial front, the Board acknowledged the receipt of the 2025-2025 unpaid school tax affidavit for the towns of Salina and Clay. This annual procedural step allows the district to move forward with the collection of delinquent taxes.
The Board also received an update on the ongoing capital project from representatives of Ashley McGraw Architects and Campus Construction Management, though specifics of the update were not detailed in the public minutes.
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the Liverpool Board of Education is set for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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