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Liverpool Central School District
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting (Monday, October 19, 2026)
Members present
Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Others Present
Superintendent Chapman, Kimberly Vile, Brett Woodcock, Kasey Dolson, Dana Ziegler, Jonna Ball, Briana O'Brien, Jessica Ancona, Harmony Booker-Balinfty, Jason Cucinotta, Elizabeth Acee, Brooke Thomas, Brian Smiley
Meeting called to order at 6:13 p.m.
President Gyder called the meeting to order at approximately 6:13 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Gyder noted that the prior week was New York State School Board Recognition Week and she thanked her fellow Board members for their service to the District.
Superintendent Chapman expressed thanks and appreciation to the Board of Education for their time and dedication to the District.
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the October 5, 2026, Regular Board of Education meeting.
Resolution: Motion to approve the personnel actions as submitted.
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.
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.
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the July 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the August 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Resolution: Motion to accept gifts and grants as submitted.
Resolution: Motion to accept surplus items as presented.
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 Michelle Merlino, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
President Gyder talked briefly about attending the ENL Graduation and thanked everyone for the thoughtful recognition.
Superintendent Chapman and Ms. Kasey Dolson gave a presentation to update the Board of Education and the community on NY Inspires & Portrait of a Graduate - New York State's vision for modernizing high school graduation and real-world readiness.
Ms. Yuna Dhakal and Mr. Jacob Lachenauer began with a reading of the NYS Governor's Proclamation for School Board Recognition. They then spoke briefly about various Liverpool High School activities and accomplishments from the prior week and thanked the School Board from the students and community.
Mr. Blaney stated that the Policy Committee report will be covered in Item 5.1.
Dr. Briana O'Brien and the Liverpool High School administration provided an update on the LHS for the Board of Education. Each administrator briefly reviewed their responsibilities and it was noted that Liverpool High School is the largest 9-12 high school in the Central New York area.
4.6 2027-2028 Budget Update
Superintendent Chapman and Ms. Kimberly Vile kicked off the 2027-2028 Budget process with a presentation for the Board of Education.
Mr. Blaney stated that the Policy Committee met on October 8, 2026 with all members present and Mr. Chapman. Various policies were reviewed and some proposed new policies and policy revisions are being brought forward for the Board for consideration. He noted that some policies will require further review with legal counsel before moving forward. It was also noted that the proposed new policy for Artificial Intelligence has been reviewed by ULFA and legal counsel and will be considered by the Policy Committee again in December to fulfill the corrective action by the Audit Committee.
Motion to acknowledge the first reading of the proposed policy revisions as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to acknowledge the first reading of proposed new policy as presented.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
6.1 Establish 2026-2027 Pay Rates for Part-Time, Substitute, Seasonal Personnel - Revision
There were no requests for Public Communication at this meeting.
Ms. Merlino noted that she worked at Trunk or Treat with Mr. Jones and many families came out. She thanked Ms. Leonardis and Ms. Korzyp and all the families. Great job at the Home Show. Mr. Jones had a lot of fun at the Trunk or Treat event and he gave a shout-out to the PTO. Ms. Baratta attended the band competition and it was incredible and so much fun. Mr. Blaney attended the OCM BOCES Open House at the Crown Road Campus which is within our boundaries and he wanted to thank the District for the donations for various art activities and also thanked Lockheed Martin for their donation of $15,000 to one of our CTE Programs. Also involving BOCES, the Comptroller did a Building Access Control Audit in about 20 different school districts and found that they were all in some way deficient and had allowed building access to individuals who should not have had access. He wants to make sure that we do not have any oversight problems in that regard. The candidates have been selected for the next OCM BOCES Superintendent and interviews are coming up a week from tonight. They are still hoping for a January 1st start date.
He is looking forward to the NYSSBA Conference later this week.
Ms. Curry-Clarry visited LMS in September and brought them pizza for lunch. She is also the liaison for Security, but since they are all spread out around the District she brought thank you notes and Dunkin cards for Ms. Berlinski to give to them in appreciation of keeping us safe.
Motion to appoint Aiden Hunter as the Deputy Treasurer effective November 1, 2026.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to approve the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) proposal as presented.
Motion by Dawn Curry-Clarry, second by Michelle Merlino.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
Motion to accept the RFP with D’Arcangelo & Co LLP as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
There were no New Business items at this meeting.
10.1 November 2, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
10.2 November 16, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
At 8:26 p.m. there was a motion to enter into executive session to: 1. Discuss matters which, if disclosed, would imperil the safety of persons and property, specifically, security procedures and protocols for district facilities
2.Discuss matters leading to the employment, discipline, and/or removal of particular persons
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Dawn Curry-Clarry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
At 9:54 p.m. there was a motion to return to public session.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Victoria Baratta.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
At 9:54 p.m. there was a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Michelle Merlino, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Dawn Curry-Clarry, Victoria Baratta, Michelle Merlino
The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by Melinda Mayer, Pro-Tem District Clerk
Board Approved Date: November 2, 2026