The Liverpool Central School District Board of Education voted 6-2 to abolish an unspecified number of positions and appointed Michelle Merlino to fill the seat being vacated by Kimberly Martin's resignation, during a nearly six-hour meeting on June 8, 2026 that also saw public comments on workforce reductions and early retirement incentives.
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Regular Board Meeting, Monday, June 8, 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, Alexandra Gyder
Others present
Richard Chapman, Superintendent, Darrell Clisson, Kimberly Vile, Dana Ziegler, Jonna Ball, Briana O'Brien, Kasey Dolson, Brett Woodcock, Nandika Rajaram, Aryan Hatef, ex-officio Student Board Members, Gail Massett, District Clerk
Meeting called to order at 6:37 PM
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the May 19, 2026, Liverpool Central School District budget vote and Board election, as well as the Liverpool Public Library budget vote.
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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to approve the Cooperative Purchasing Bid resolution 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to authorize participation 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to accept gifts and grants 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the March 2026 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the April 2026 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Resolution: Motion to approve the budget transfer 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, 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, Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
4.4 Capital Project Update - by Ashley McGraw Architects and Campus Construction Management
Jody DelBrocco spoke regarding incentives.
Jim McClenthan spoke regarding current reductions in workforce and early retirement incentives
5.1 Transferring Funds to the Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund TRS and the Health Insurance Reserve Fund for 2025-2026 (Item moved to next meeting)
5.8 2025-2026 Internal Audit Report
5.9 2025-2026 Corrective Action Plan
5.13 i-Ready
At the request of Alexandra Gyder, Meredith Devennie spoke regarding I-Ready.
Motion to Establish a Board of Education Curriculum Committee effective July 1, 2026 for the purpose of evaluating current instructional programs and curricula, and to give recommendations to the Board of Education for further implementation
Motion by Alexandra Gyder, second by Matthew Jones
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to appoint Michelle Merlino to the Board of Education starting July 1, 2026 and ending May 18, 2027 due to the vacancy left from Kim Martin's resignation as of June 30, 2026.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Jecenia Bresett, Kimberly Melnik, Nicholas Blaney, Stacey Chilbert, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the Revenue Anticipation Note Resolution as presented.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve, by roll call vote, the resolution authorizing the purchase of vehicles not to exceed $2,717,264 and the issuance of serial bonds as presented.
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Daniel McKeever.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the resolution accepting the 2025-2026 Internal Audit Report as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by John Solazzo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the resolution accepting the corrective action plan for the 2025-2026 internal audit as presented.
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, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the creation of the Journaling Club as presented.
Motion by Stacey Chilbert, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the change orders for the WRE PA System as presented.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Stacey Chilbert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the change orders for the LHS AV System as presented.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Stacey Chilbert
Nay: Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion by roll call vote to approve the proposed tax certiorari settlement with Upstate Portfolio LLC as presented.
Motion by Alexandra Gyder, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Nicholas Blaney
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the reserve fund transfer resolution as presented.
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, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
A motion was made to table 7.10, Abolishment of Positions
Motion by John Solazzo, second by Matthew Jones
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
Aye: Matthew Jones, John Solazzo, Daniel McKeever
Nay: Alexandra Gyder, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik
Abstain: Nicholas Blaney
Absent from Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the following resolution pertaining to the abolishment of positions as presented.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Alexandra Gyder
Nay: Daniel McKeever, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Liverpool Central School District and the United Liverpool Faculty Association.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
7.12 Approve MOA between LCSD and ULFA - Guidance Counselor Summer Work Schedule
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Liverpool Central School District and the United Liverpool Faculty Association.
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, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to approve the schedule for the last week of school as presented.
Motion by Kimberly Martin, second by John Solazzo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion to accept gifts and grants as submitted.
Motion by Alexandra Gyder, second by Daniel McKeever.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Abstain: Jecenia Bresett
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
Motion made earlier in the meeting. Vote was held.
8.1 June 22, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
8.2 July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) - Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board, 6:00 p.m., District Office (Tentative)
Action: 9.1 Executive Session
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby enters executive session to discuss five (5) student disciplinary appeals to the Board of Education of suspensions resulting from Superintendent Hearings and to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person(s) or corporation or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person(s) or corporation.
Motion by NONE, second NONE.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder, Jecenia Bresett
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #1, hereby denies the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Motion by Jecenia Bresett, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #2, hereby denies the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Matthew Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #3, hereby denies the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision. Motion by John Solazzo, second by Jecenia Bresett.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Nay: Stacey Chilbert
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #4, hereby denies the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by John Solazzo.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder
The Board of Education, upon review of student appeal as discussed in executive session for Student #5, hereby denies the appeal of the Superintendent's suspension and further directs the Superintendent to notify the parent/guardian of the Board's decision.
Motion by Kimberly Melnik, second by Stacey Chilbert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder
Motion postponed indefinitely.
Motion to approve the creation of a 1.0 FTE Purchasing Contract Clerk position. Motion Postponed
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Stacey Chilbert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:34 AM.
Motion by Stacey Chilbert, second by Kimberly Melnik.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Jecenia Bresett, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones
Not Present at Vote: Kimberly Martin, Daniel McKeever, Alexandra Gyder