At its Nov. 20, 2024 meeting, the Liverpool Board of Education approved a long run of routine business, a free-admission policy for student athletes, two tax settlements and a vote to hire outside counsel all by identical 9-0 votes — then, in the minutes after a closed-door session, split 8-1 on all three student suspension appeals it decided, with Stacey Chilbert the lone dissent each time.
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Liverpool Central School District
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Members present
Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Others present
Interim Superintendent, Douglas Lawrence, Harmony Balintfy, Jonna Ball, Kasey Dolson, Dan Farsaci, Jennifer Woody, Dana Ziegler, Briana O'Brien, Jason Taylor, Jason Armstrong, District Clerk, Gail Massett
Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024, 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, Matthew Jones
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, Matthew Jones
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, Matthew Jones
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, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the September 2024 Treasurer's Report
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, Matthew Jones
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, Matthew Jones
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, Matthew Jones
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, Matthew Jones
6.1 Superintendent Search Process - Matt Cook, Ed.D., District Superintendent, OCM BOCES
6.2 Property Tax Exemption Presentation - Donald Weber, Director, Real Property Tax Services, Onondaga County
8.1 Resolution regarding Ex-officio Audit Committee members designating a proxy for specific meetings in the future.
Motion to approve the resolution regarding Ex-officio Audit Committee members designating a proxy for specific meetings in the future as presented. Amend the resolution to include any Board of Education Member.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Hayley Downs.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
8.2 Resolution abolishing admission/entry fees for all District students to athletics/sporting events when held on District-owned property.
Motion to approve the resolution abolishing admission/entry fees for all District students to athletics/sporting events when held on District-owned property as presented.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
8.3 Approve Proposed Tax Settlement - Ruhle & Kerr Associates II c/o Reeb Millwork
Motion to approve the proposed tax settlement with Ruhle & Kerr Associates II c/o Reeb Millwork by roll call vote 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, Matthew Jones
Motion to appoint Kenneth B. Lynch as the Impartial Hearing Officer in the matter of student 910011181.
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, Matthew Jones
8.5 Approve Proposed Tax Certiorari Settlement - Waste Management of NY, LLC
Motion to approve the proposed tax certiorari settlement with Waste Management of NY, LLC 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, Matthew Jones
9.1 December 2, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m., District Office
9.2 December 16, 2024 - Board of Education Workshop, 6:00 p.m., District Office
Motion to enter into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person or persons in anticipation of review for granting tenure and for three (3) disciplinary appeals to the Board of Education of long-term suspensions resulting from Superintendent Hearings for three particular students and possible appointment of outside counsel.
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Hayley Downs.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to re-enter open session at 10:07 PM.
Motion by: Stacey Chilbert, 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, Matthew Jones
Motion to seek outside special counsel for the purpose of an investigation involving a particular personnel matter.
Motion by: Kimberly Melnik, second by Jecenia Bresett
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Haley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #1, hereby affirm or deny the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Interim Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Deny appeal with modification.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #2, hereby affirm or deny the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Interim Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Deny appeal with modification.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #3, hereby affirm or deny the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Interim Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Deny appeal with modification.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Hayley Downs, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 PM.
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, Matthew Jones