The Board approved meeting minutes and the agenda 8-0. Superintendent Herbert proposed using contingency funds to add a third kindergarten teacher at Beaver Meadow. The Board confirmed four teachers and two coaches via 8-0 votes. A motion to place the Dewey School property sale on the November 2026 ballot passed 8-0. A motion to place the sale of 59.08 acres on Curtisville Road on the ballot failed 1-7, with only Ms. Hastings voting in favor. The Board approved the 2026 Counseling Implementation Plan, extended the Strategic Plan through 2027, and adopted Policy 432/537, all by 8-0 votes. The September Board meeting was set for September 1, 2026. The August Capital Facilities meeting was rescheduled to September due to pending questions. The first day of school is August 31.
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The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda via 8-0 voice votes. The Board authorized $372,000 from the Facilities and Renovations Trust Fund to purchase 20 Conant Drive for the middle school construction office, passing 8-0 by roll call. Teacher confirmations and 2026 fall coaches were approved via 8-0 voice votes. Policies 901, 542, and 542.1 were approved on second reading with 8-0 voice votes. Public hearings on the sale of the district office building and land near Broken Ground School are scheduled for July 13, with votes planned for August. The middle school project schedule includes foundation work in late summer 2026, structural steel in January 2027, and geothermal work beginning late July. Future meetings include a Special Board Meeting on July 13, Board Retreat on July 20, and the next regular meeting on August 3.
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The Board approved the agenda 9-0 and voice-voted to accept several committee minutes after pulling the Instructional Committee minutes for editing. The Board voice-approved three personnel appointments: Michael Leonard as high school football coach, Kaileen Chilauskas as CHS English teacher, and Deborah McGinty as Assistant Principal for Beaver Meadow and Abbot Downing Schools. A one-year leave of absence request was also approved. The Board authorized Superintendent Herbert’s summer hiring process and voted to extend the RFP for Eastman School broker services until July 6th. The Board acknowledged the K-12 counseling program meets state 306 requirements.
Financial discussions included a request to reduce special education services costs by 1% and a directive to schedule a public hearing regarding the sale of the Dewey School. Upcoming dates include a special Board meeting on June 8th, a groundbreaking ceremony in late June, and the next Board meeting on July 6th.
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The Board approved the amended agenda and consent items by voice vote. They moved into non-public session 7-0 to discuss property and personnel. The Board approved numerous personnel appointments, including spring coaches, teachers, and administrators: Kristen Gallo (Assistant Superintendent), Kaily Roukey (Director of Student Services), James Corkum (Concord High Principal), and Andra Hall (CHS Director of Student Services), all by voice vote.
Curriculum changes included approving the MyView/MyPerspectives ELA program ($668,943 plus $110,900 in Title II funds) and the Carnegie Learning Math Program ($280,386 plus $36,000 in Title II funds) by voice vote. The Board also approved purchasing 20 Conant Dr. for $372,500 by a 7-0 roll call vote to serve as temporary administrative space during the middle school project construction. The motion to pursue LEED certification was tabled until June 8. The next scheduled meeting is June 1.
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The Board voted 8-0 to set the last day of school as Thursday, June 18. They voted 8-0 to accept a $3,000 donation from Capital City Subaru for Christa McAuliffe School and adopted the Great School Partnership Opportunity and Equity Audit report. The Board voted 8-0 to approve six new spring coaches, CEA members for next year, and CEA members for the Veterans Salary Schedule.
Regarding Memorial Field, the Board voted 8-0 to request a plan by May 31 addressing urgent needs like drainage and bleachers, while tabling a motion on specific redevelopment options. The Board amended Policy 712 on an emergency basis to allow parent drivers requiring district volunteer designation.
Additionally, the Board requested the Instructional Committee review physical education graduation requirements. Upcoming dates include the next Board meeting on May 4 and the Memorial Field plan presentation by May 31.
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