Board of Education (Liverpool)

Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Members present

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

Others present

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

Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM

1. OPENING

1.1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2. RECOGNITION

2.1 Teacher of the Year & Staff Member of the Year

2.2 Micron Internship Students Celebration

2.3 Special POOLS Award - Student Author

3. ROUTINE BUSINESS

3.1 Approve September 14, 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 Matthew Jones, 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

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 Matthew Jones, 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

3.3 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 Matthew Jones, 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

3.4 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 Matthew Jones, 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

3.5 Accept Application for Correction of School Taxes

Resolution: Motion to accept the Application for Correction of School Tax.

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

Motion by Matthew Jones, 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

3.6 Accept Gifts and Grants

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 Kimberly Melnik.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

3.7 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 Matthew Jones, 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

3.8 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 Matthew Jones, 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

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

Motion to staff the Wetzel Road Building with a full time nurse.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Victoria Baratta

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Jecenia Bresett, Victoria Baratta, Nicholas Blaney, Alexandra Gyder, Kimberly Melnik, John Solazzo

Nay: Matthew Jones, Dawn Curry-Clarry

5. FOR DISCUSSION

5.1 Audit Committee

5.2 Board Operation Protocols

5.3 District Credit Card Limits in Accordance with Policy 5417 - Use of the District Credit Card

5.4 Establish 2026-2027 Pay Rates for Part-Time, Substitute, Seasonal Personnel - Revision

5.5 Award Recommendation: Flexible Spending Account Administrator (RFP-2026)

5.6 Wetzel Road Building Dedication Plaque

6. COMMUNICATIONS

6.1 Public Communications

Jacqueline Samura spoke regarding transportation and bus stop changes.

6.2 Board Communications

7. FOR ACTION

7.1 Appoint Audit Committee Members

Motion to appoint Greta Myles and Nicholas Blaney to the Liverpool Central School District Audit Committee for the 2026-2027 school year.

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, Victoria Baratta

Abstain: Dawn Curry-Clarry

7.2 Proposed Tax Certiorari Settlement - Target #1475, Town of Clay

Motion by roll call vote to approve the proposed tax certiorari settlement with Target #1475, Town of Clay as presented.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry

Nay: Nicholas Blaney, Matthew Jones

Abstain: Victoria Baratta

7.3 MOA between LCSD and ULFA - Sixth Instructional Period

Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Liverpool Central School District and the United Liverpool Faculty Association.

Motion by Matthew Jones, 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

7.4 Personnel - Create Position - LAN Technician Specialist

Motion to approve the creation of a 1.0 FTE LAN (Local Area Network) Technician Specialist position effective November 1, 2026.

Motion by John Solazzo, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Nay: Matthew Jones

7.5 Personnel - Abolish Position - PC Software Support Specialist

Motion to approve the abolishment of a 1.0 FTE PC Software Support Specialist position effective October 31, 2026.

Motion by John Solazzo, second by Kimberly Melnik.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta

Nay: Nicholas Blaney

Abstain: Jecenia Bresett

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

8.2 October 19, 2026 - Budget Workshop 5:30 p.m. followed by Board of Education Meeting, District Office

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - AS NEEDED

9.1 Executive Session: As Needed

No Executive Session Needed.

10. ADJOURNMENT

10.1 Adjourn Meeting at 8:12 PM.

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Motion by Dawn Curry-Clarry, second by Matthew Jones.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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