The Liverpool Board of Education has delayed a vote on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, opting to revisit the spending plan in two weeks. Meanwhile, the board reduced a planned liability reserve fund by $1 million following a split discussion on district savings.
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Regular Board Meeting, Monday, April 6, 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, Dana Ziegler, Darrell Clisson, Jonna Ball, Harmony Balintfy, Kimberly Vile, Kasey Dolson, Briana O'Brien, Gail Massett, District Clerk, Aryan Hatef, Nandika Rajaran, Ex-Officio Student Board Members
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM
Resolution: Motion to approve the minutes from the March 23, 2026, Board of Education meeting.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
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 Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
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 Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
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 Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Resolution: Motion to acknowledge receipt of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Resolution: Motion to approve surplus items as presented.
Motion to approve, acknowledge and/or accept the Routine Business items as submitted.
Motion by Daniel McKeever, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
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 Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
4.4 Capital Project Update - by Ashley McGraw Architects and Campus Construction Management
4.5 2026-2027 Budget Update - Final Budget
Jenny Kuester spoke regarding being a parent and budget concerns.
Tiffany Stevens Marion spoke regarding Board observations.
James Root spoke regarding a personal matter.
5.1 2025-2026 School Calendar Adjustment
Motion to approve the creation of the Youth Alive Club as presented.
Motion by Alexandra Gyder, 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, Alexandra Gyder
Motion to amend the resolution establishing a Reserve Fund for Liability from $1.5 Million to $500,000.
Motion by Matthew Jones, second by Alexandra Gyder.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Nicholas Blaney, Kimberly Martin, Jecenia Bresett, Daniel McKeever, Stacey Chilbert, John Solazzo, Kimberly Melnik, Matthew Jones, Alexandra Gyder
Motion to pass the amended resolution to establish a Reserve Fund for Liability to $500,000.
Motion by Kimberly Martin, 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, Alexandra Gyder
Motion to table approval of the 2026-2027 annual budget to the April 20, 2026 Board of Education Meeting
Motion by: Jecenia Bresett, second by Alexandra Gyder
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Alexandra Gyder, Kimberly Martin, John Solazzo, Matt Jones, Jecenia Bresett, Nicholas Blaney, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik
Nay: Daniel McKeever
Motion to table approval of the adoption of the Annual Budget and Real Property Tax Report Card to the April 20, 2026 Board of Education Meeting
Motion by: Jecenia Bresett, second by Alexandra Gyder
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Alexandra Gyder, Kimberly Martin, John Solazzo, Matt Jones, Jecenia Bresett, Nicholas Blaney, Stacey Chilbert, Kimberly Melnik
Nay: Daniel McKeever
8.1 April 20, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., District Office
8.2 May 7, 2026 - Budget Public Hearing, 5:30 p.m., District Office
8.3 May 7, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, Immediately Following Public Hearing, District Office
No Executive Session needed.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 PM.
Motion by John Solazzo, 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, Alexandra Gyder