Liverpool Central School District’s school board voted 7–2 on Oct. 5 to create a full-time school nurse position, according to the district’s posted meeting minutes. Matthew Jones and Dawn Curry-Clarry opposed the motion.
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Regular Board Meeting, Monday, October 5, 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
Others present Superintendent Richard Chapman, Briana O'Brien, Kimberly Vile, Dana Ziegler, Jonna Ball, Brett Woodcock, Kasey Dolson, Ex-Officio Student Board Members Yuna Dhakal and Jacob Lachenauer, District Clerk Gail Massett
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the September 29, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
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
Resolution: Motion to approve the personnel actions as submitted.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
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
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 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
Resolution: Motion to accept gifts and grants as submitted.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
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
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 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
4.6 Capital Project Update - by Ashley McGraw Architects and Campus Construction Management
5.1 2025-2026 Independent Audit Report
Michael Kochanek spoke regarding bus routes.
Sarah Kochanek spoke regarding child safety.
Motion that the Board approve the resolution accepting the 2025-2026 Independent Audit as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, 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 2025-2026 Extraclassroom Audit corrective action plan 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 creation of a 1.0 FTE School Nurse position.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Victoria Baratta. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Nay: Matthew Jones, Dawn Curry-Clarry
7.4 Establish 2026-2027 Pay Rates for Part-Time, Substitute, Seasonal Personnel - Revision
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 pay rates for part-time, seasonal and substitute employees.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Nicholas Blaney. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
7.5 Award Recommendation: Flexible Spending Account Administrator (RFP-2026)
Motion to approve the award recommendation for the Flexible Spending Account Administrator.
Motion by Michelle Merlino, 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 amend Policy 5417, to be updated at the next policy committee meeting.
Motion by: Dawn Curry-Clarry, 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
7.6 District Credit Card Limits in Accordance with Policy 5417 - Use of the District Credit Card Approve Motion as amended to approve Richard Chapman, Superintendent of Schools, and Kimberly Vile, Assistant Superintendent for School Business Administration, to each have a district credit card with a $5,000 limit, according to Policy 5417.
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 add an agenda item to the Board's next meeting regarding email communications with the public.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Victoria Baratta. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Nay: Matthew Jones
Abstain: Jecenia Bresett
9.1 October 19, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
9.2 November 2, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
No executive session needed.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, 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, Michelle Merlino