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Liverpool School Board Approves $98,959,922 Building Bond and Five-Year Union Deal, All by Unanimous Vote

2025-04-21 · 1243 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved the routine business block — April 7 minutes, personnel actions, preschool and special education placements, gifts and grants, and surplus items — in a single vote. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Approved the proposed 2025-2026 Liverpool Central School District budget as presented. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Adopted the annual budget and Real Property Tax Report Card by roll-call vote. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Authorized a bond resolution for the renovation and improvement of certain school district buildings and facilities not to exceed $98,959,922, including the issuance of $13,525,000 in serial bonds. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Approved the 2025-2026 OCM BOCES Final Request for Services contract authorization. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Cast the board's ballot on the 2025-2026 BOCES budget and on the annual election of BOCES board members. Aye 8, Nay 0 (both).
  • Accepted the recommendation to award Mechanical Commissioning Services to M/E Engineering. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Entered executive session at 7:14 p.m. to discuss SEIU collective bargaining strategy and to meet with Superintendent Search Consultants on candidates to interview; briefly returned to open session at 7:37 p.m. before re-entering executive session one minute later, at 7:38 p.m.
  • Approved the 2025-2030 SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement after returning to open session. Aye 8, Nay 0.
  • Set a May 8 budget public hearing and a June 2 regular meeting; adjourned at 9:28 p.m., roughly three and a half hours after the 6:03 p.m. start.

The Liverpool Board of Education, meeting under an interim superintendent while it works with search consultants on a permanent hire, authorized a bond of up to $98,959,922 for building renovations and approved a 2025-2030 SEIU labor contract at its April 21 meeting, with every recorded vote passing 8-0.

People
Nicholas Blaney (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Jecenia Bresett (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Kimberly Melnik (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) John Solazzo (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Daniel McKeever (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Stacey Chilbert (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Kimberly Martin (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Hayley Downs (Liverpool CSD Board of Education member) Briana O'Brien (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Kasey Dolson (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Dana Ziegler (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Jonna Ball (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Jason Armstrong (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Darrell Clisson (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Jennifer Woody (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Harmony Balintfy (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Douglas Lawrence (Liverpool CSD administrator (recurring in meeting attendance)) Brian Nolan (Interim Superintendent, Liverpool Central School District (predecessor to Chapman))

Typeset from the official record — motions and recorded votes are detected automatically. The official copy governs.

Liverpool Central School District

Board of Education

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, April 21, 2025

Members present

Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

Others present

Interim Superintendent, Brian Nolan, Jennifer Woody, Jonna Ball, Darrell Clisson, Ari Liberman, Douglas Lawrence, Briana O'Brien, Kasey Dolson, Harmony Balintfy, Dana Ziegler, Jason Armstrong, Jason Taylor

Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM

1. OPENING

1.1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2. ROUTINE BUSINESS

2.1 Approve April 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2025, Board of Education meeting.

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

Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

2.2 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 Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

2.3 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 Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

2.4 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 Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

2.5 Accept Gifts and Grants

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

Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

2.6 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 Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

2.7 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 Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

3. REPORTS, UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

3.1 President's Report

3.2 Superintendent's Report

3.3 Student Liaison Report

3.4 Committee Reports

3.5 Department Update

4. FOR DISCUSSION

4.2 BOCES Final Request for Services

4.3 Technology Purchasing Lease with OCM BOCES

4.4 ULFA Memorandum of Agreement - Athletic Trainer

5. COMMUNICATIONS

5.1 Public Communications

5.2 Board Communications

6. FOR ACTION

6.1 Approve 2025-2026 Annual Budget

Motion to approve the proposed 2025-2026 Liverpool Central School District budget as presented.

Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

6.2 Adopt Annual Budget and Real Property Tax Report Card

Motion by roll call vote to adopt the annual budget and Property Tax Report Card.

Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by John Solazzo.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

6.3 Approve OCM BOCES Final Request for Services

Motion to approve the 2025-2026 OCM BOCES Final Request for Services contract authorization.

Motion by John Solazzo, second by Kimberly Melnik.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

6.4 BOCES 2025-2026 Budget Resolution

Motion that the Board cast its ballot on the 2025-2026 BOCES budget.

Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Daniel McKeever.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

6.5 Annual Election of BOCES Board Members

Motion that the Board cast its ballot for the annual election of BOCES board members.

Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by Daniel McKeever.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

6.6 Bond Resolution Authorizing the Renovation and Improvement of Certain School District Buildings and Facilities

Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the renovation and improvement of certain school district buildings and facilities not to exceed $98,959,922 and the issuance of $13,525,000 serial bonds as presented.

Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

6.7 Award for Mechanical Commissioning Services - M/E Engineering

Motion to accept the recommendation for Mechanical Commissioning Services as presented.

Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by Daniel McKeever.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS

7.1 May 8, 2025 - Budget Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m., District Office

7.2 May 8, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, District Office (Meeting will begin after a 10 minute recess following the Budget Public Hearing)

7.3 June 2, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION - AS NEEDED

8.1 Executive Session - As Needed

Enter Executive Session at 7:14 PM

Motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters leading to collective bargaining under Article 14 of the Civil Service Law related to the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement and to Discuss matters with the Superintendent Search Consultants regarding the candidates to interview.

Motion by Hayley Downs, second by Stacey Chilbert.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

Motion to return to open session at 7:37 PM

Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by Stacey Chilbert

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

Motion to return to executive session at 7:38 PM

Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by Stacey Chilbert

Final resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Danial McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

9. FOR ACTION

9.1 Approve SEIU 2025 - 2030 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Motion to approve the 2025 - 2030 SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Motion by Hayley Downs, second by Jecenia Bresett.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

10. ADJOURNMENT

10.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Hayley Downs, second by Stacey Chilbert

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik

Meeting adjourned at 9:28 PM