The Liverpool Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously to terminate a district employee late Thursday following an executive session. Prior to the closed-door session, parents addressed the board regarding recent school violence threats and transparency.
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Regular Board Meeting - Rescheduled due to weather, Thursday, January 29, 2026
Liverpool Central School District
Board of Education
Members present
Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Others present
Richard Chapman, Superintendent, Dan Farsaci, Brett Woodcock, Kimberly Vile, Jonna Ball, Darrell Clisson, Dana Ziegler, Kasey Dolson, Briana O'Brien, Jason Armstrong, Gail Massett, District Clerk
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM
3.1 Approve Public Hearing January 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes Volunteer Firefighter Real Tax Property Exemption.
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the January 12, 2026, 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 approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by John Solazzo
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
Aye: Kimberly Martin, John Solazzo, Matthew Jones, Nicholas Blaney
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik
Abigail Kelso spoke regarding metal detectors and school safety.
James Halaka spoke regarding ongoing and escalating levels of violence and threats of violence at LCSD schools, particularly the recent school shooting threat at LHS, and the apparent misconduct, and lack of transparency and accountability by LCSD.
Emily Halaka spoke regarding the escalating level of violent threats of violence at LCSD schools.
6.1 2026-2027 Budget Update
6.4 2024 Capital Improvement Project - Phase 1 - Bid Award for Construction Contracts
Motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement between St. Joseph's Medical, P.C. and Liverpool Central School District as presented.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Martin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to appoint the following as the School District Physicians: Vanessa Lalley-Demong, DO, and Kyle Plante, MD
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to adopt the Board Goals as presented.
Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by John Solazzo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to approve routine business items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 (excluding 3.3 and 3.6 to be voted on after executive session)
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Jecenia Bresett
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters that would imperil the public safety if revealed, review information related to the employment of a particular person, discuss confidential budget information which would jeopardize the district's position if made public, the potential demotion, discipline or termination of a particular Civil Service employee.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to return to open session at 10:03 PM
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Jecenia Bresett
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John SOlazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
3.3 Personnel Actions - revote after discussion in executive session.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Kimberly Martin
Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
3.6 Accept Gifts and Grants - revote after discussion in executive session.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Matthew Jones
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
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Motion to terminate Felicia Mantor effective January 22, 2026.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Martin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
9.1 Februay 9, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
9.2 February 23, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
Adjourn at 10:06 PM
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones