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Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Liverpool Central School District
Board of Education
Members present
Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Meeting called to order at 5:02 PM
Others present
Superintendent, Richard Chapman, Jonna Ball, Dana Ziegler, Kimberly Vile, Darrell Clisson, Priscilla Rust, Briana O'Brien, Brett Woodcock, District Clerk, Gail Massett
Motion to accept the agenda as presented.
Motion by Dawn Curry-Clarry, second by Michelle Merlino
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Resolution: Motion to approve the personnel actions as submitted.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
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 Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
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 Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Resolution: Motion to accept gifts and grants as submitted.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
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 Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to approve AV System as presented by Campus Construction for LHS.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Michelle Merlino
Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Barratta, Michelle Merlino
Nay: John Solazzo
4.4 2027-2028 Budget Calendar
Camryn Chaffee spoke regarding Reality Check beginning in the high school, support from staff and board to recruit and advertise the club within the school and back to school nights, club fairs, etc.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 tax rates for the District and the Liverpool Public Library as submitted.
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
6.2 Approve the collection of school taxes and library taxes for the 2026-27 school year
Motion to approve the resolution to collect school taxes and library taxes for the 2026-27 school year.
Motion by Nicholas Blaney, second by John Solazzo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to approve the renewal of Incident IQ as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to approve the Boys Varsity Volleyball trip to Virginia Beach, Virginia as presented.
Motion by Dawn Curry-Clarry, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to accept the RFP Award for Cafeteria Redesign and Enhancement as presented.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to accept the RFP Award for Trash Removal as presented.
Motion by Nicholas Blaney, second by Michelle Merlino.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion by roll call vote to approve the proposed tax certiorari settlement with Target #1475, Town of Clay as presented.
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
Nay: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Be it Resolved, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education hereby creates the following position: Purchasing Contract Clerk, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0.
Motion by Nicholas Blaney, second by Matthew Jones. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, John Solazzo, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Michelle Merlino
Abstain: Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Victoria Baratta
Motion to approve the Excellus Stop Loss Renewal for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
Motion by Michelle Merlino, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Michelle Merlino
Abstain: Victoria Baratta
Motion to adopt the District-Wide Emergency Response Plan.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion that the Board approve the Code of Conduct as presented.
Motion by Michelle Merlino, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
6.12 Approve Proposed MOA Between LCSD and SEIU - SEIU Grievance, and Approve Settlement Agreements
BE IT RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education of the Liverpool Central School District hereby ratifies a Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the SEIU bargaining unit, along with its attached exhibits, a copy of which are incorporated by reference into the minutes of this meeting.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Michelle Merlino.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to approve the budget transfer as submitted.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, John Solazzo, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Michelle Merlino
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik
Abstain: Victoria Baratta
Motion to approve the NCA Cheer Camp Trip to Lake Bryn Mawr, Honesdale, PA as presented.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Jecenia Bresett. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
7.1 August 25, 2026 - Budget Workshop at 5:30 followed by Board of Education Meeting at 6:00
7.2 September 14, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Liverpool Central School District hereby enters executive session to obtain legal advice regarding a threatened legal claim.
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Michelle Merlino.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to return to open session at 9:31 PM.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by John Solazzo
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Action: 9.1 Adjourn Meeting
Adjourn meeting at 9:31 PM
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by John Solazzo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino