The board unanimously approved construction bids for Phase 1 of its capital improvement project and is exploring a $27,000 electronic gate system as it weighs its first campus security audit since 2013.
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Liverpool Central School District
Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting, Monday, February 9, 2026
Members present
Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Others present
Superintendent Chapman, Kasey Dolson, Kimberly Vile, Brett Woodcock, Dana Ziegler, Jason Armstrong, Briana O'Brien, Ex-Officio Student Board Members Aryan Hatef and Nandika Rajaram
Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM
The Clerk Pro-Tem of the Board of Education administered the oath of office to the new Ex-Officio Student Board Member, Nandika Rajaram.
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the January 29, 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 accept surplus items as presented.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the December 2025 Treasurer's Report.
Resolution: Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Mr. Blaney mentioned that it is Black History Month.
Mr. Chapman spoke regarding the following topics:
Some research has been done on metal detectors and weapons detection systems and it is not uncommon for schools to go through a Safety and Security Audit. The last one done at Liverpool was in 2013 so it may be time to consider having another one. Mr. Chapman will explore the cost involved in such an audit. A quote from Day Automation for the Open Gate System was received. The cost for one complete unit is approximately $27,000. Mr. Chapman shared that he spoke with our legal counsel about creating revenue from charging fees to use our buildings. Ms. Reid shared that schools cannot be profit generating. Additionally, with the new requirements of Desha’s Law it could create a roadblock for some who wish to use our buildings. We have fees built in to our ML Scheduler System. When organizations register to use our buildings, those fees are applied and there is an attestation that they do qualify based upon insurance and meeting the requirements of Desha’s Law. This will be further reviewed for consistency.
Legal Counsel recommended that an appendix to our Emergency Response Plan be created to address Law enforcement and interaction with our students. This is in progress. CTE Night was held at LHS.
The next Strategic Planning meeting will be on February 23rd at SRE in the Town Center at 4:30.
Tomorrow night is the HS Strings Ensemble at 6:30 CTE Pathways Night went very well and there was good attendance Black History Month is being celebrated at LHS and there will be a celebration on February 27th WGI Winter Guard Regional Competition is in Salem, Mass. Boys Swim Team will be competing in Sectionals Unified Bowling has started their season The Cheerleading Team is competing this weekend They wish everyone a restful winter break
4.4 Capital Project Update - by Ashley McGraw Architects and Campus Construction Management
4.5 2026-2027 Budget Update - Draft Budget
Mr. Blaney advised anyone interested in this position, to please email the Board by February 20th.
There were no public communications.
Mr. Jones addressed his comment from the last meeting about charter schools. He apologizes for any pain his comments may have caused. We are at a moment where our decisions must be made with focus and seriousness regarding our budget. Ms. Bresett thanked Mr. Mussi and Mr. Elderbroom for their service. She wanted to let everyone know that she is absolutely in support of extra layers of security.
Mrs. Chilbert stated that she will always continue to ask questions and make sure no stone is left unturned regarding the budget because the School Board is always to blame.
Ms. Melnik thanked Mrs. Bresett for the organized and wonderful Sweetheart Dance.
Mr. McKeever stated that the budget gap is serious and will take serious consideration to close the gap.
Motion to approve the baseball trip to Myrtle Beach, SC as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to approve the creation of new clubs as presented.
Motion by Stacey Chilbert, second by Daniel McKeever.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
7.3 2024 Capital Improvement Project - Phase 1 - Bid Award for Construction Contracts
Motion to approve the Bid Awards for Construction Contracts for the 2024 Capital Improvement project - Phase 1 as presented.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
8.1 February 23, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
8.2 March 9, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
At 7:26 p.m., there was a motion to enter into Executive Session
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Motion to enter back into open session.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
At 8:46 p.m., there was a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Stacey Chilbert, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Submitted by Catherine Morabito, District Clerk Pro-Tem
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