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The board approved the meeting agenda and accepted the consent agenda (items 6a–6h), which included personnel actions and a list of retirees expected at the end of the school year. The consent items were approved by voice vote with the board announcing \"motion carried.\" The personnel retirements listed on the consent agenda included Karen Vericchio, Don Zuber, Maggie Elliott, Holly Knox, Tanya Angelina, Paula Smith, Colleen O’Neil and Janice Werner (scheduled to retire at the end of the school year), as noted by a board member during the consent‑item discussion.

The board rescinded an approved student trip to Spain and Portugal that had been scheduled for June 30–July 10 (grades 9–12); the motion to rescind carried by voice vote. In a separate vote the board approved several student and activity trips: the outdoor activities club to Lake Placid (Feb. 27–Mar. 2), DECA to Rochester for the New York State DECA Career Conference (dates listed on agenda), Victor Robotics to the FRC Buckeye Regional Competition in Cleveland (Apr. 22–25), and the senior student wind ensemble to Hartford, Conn. (Apr. 24–27); the motion carried.

On policy matters, the board completed a second reading and adopted policy 8131 (Weapons in School and Gun‑Free Schools Act policy). The board also conducted a first reading of a new school volunteer and visitors policy (policy 1901); that policy will return for a second reading at a later meeting.

Where motions, seconds or individual vote tallies were not recorded on the transcript, the board announced approval by voice vote with \"aye\" responses and declared motions carried. No roll‑call vote tallies were provided in the public transcript for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 16th 2025 VCS BOE Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Board held routine votes Thursday: approval of the meeting agenda, acceptance of consent items (including personnel retirements), rescinding one overseas trip, approving several student trips, and adopting a weapons policy under the Gun‑Free Schools Act. Vote tallies were announced by voice and motions carried.","taxTitle","VICTOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",60746,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6381268,"Board hears budget update: buses, security, operations and a planned May bus proposition",298,4610000,4908000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128609-f999d43fda59c025b4e8b81def3062bc&start=4610&end=4908","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128609-f999d43fda59c025b4e8b81def3062bc/thumbnail_4610000.jpg","/articles/6381268/New-York/Board-hears-budget-update-buses-security-operations-and-a-planned-May-bus-proposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381268-c776bbdf5c109d209ced5625d98e4248/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932455&Signature=aEdx8Bctu2dDaEQu~XW3~Dj3VCSD6VUXUnwOBIB2Jg7b-guRuPOK4fEsD9Q9gAxBYg38pZ9dWk4x2BMO1-Byzg-4X21A7PuTNDijTc9bPbrHoiv1ORfhz281hqfATAaV58vfTBRftGikRpoWH8djCe6rKC1qdFE3Ztzp1wbXZ8HfAH70uXwY3YrnMFHnbb6S0rG6GupgQGLDm0VnyFB5zPR6ZaXH~CuzUPIbuPfE4qqem4fcvTy2MU9bZa6myadI5vYgOoHPpUPevoofoJF6BXHF26Z6s7BW9ebAIPiS7fuIvAbgpX9ScAPY12gcM-cGju0iNkBaLIvpGltyNqtWVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Victor Central School District financial staff briefed the board Thursday on budget development items related to transportation, security and operations and maintenance as the district prepares the 2025–26 budget.

The presentation, led by the district’s business official (introduced as Mr. Stutzman), said transportation costs were rising because of overtime and a shortage of bus drivers. The presentation noted equipment costs and recurring maintenance for new bus camera systems and radios; it also said the district has contracted outside transportation providers to cover routes for students under McKinney‑Vento and other needs.

Stutzman said the total transportation budget for 2024–25 was roughly $5.0 million and that about $260,000 was reallocated to contractual costs in 2025–26 to cover ongoing maintenance and service fees for camera and radio systems. He said the district plans a bus proposition on the May ballot to replace aging vehicles: estimated replacement cycle is about 10 years and the May proposal would seek funding for a fleet purchase (estimate shared in presentation was $1,520,7304 — district staff noted the estimate and will review it in forthcoming fiscal planning meetings).

On security, the presentation said the district had previously used an outside company for event coverage; that vendor is no longer in business, so the district shifted money from contractual to overtime salary lines to have in‑house staff provide event coverage. \"Our security guys know our kids,\" Stutzman said when explaining the budget shift.

Operations and maintenance figures were presented as generally flat on salaries, with contractual items rising and supplies reflecting normal inflationary pressures. The district also described moving a capital outlay item to a BOCES contract to obtain BOCES aid (a higher aid ratio) for replacing door card readers; staff said the project cost is approximately $198,000 over two years and that moving the line to BOCES could allow the district to recover roughly $0.65 on the dollar.

Officials said the governor’s proposed state aid figures were expected soon and that revenue numbers would inform budget recommendations. The board calendar outlined meetings for building‑level budgets in late January and February, tax‑cap calculation work in February, personnel updates in March and a final budget adoption by mid‑April, ahead of a May 20 vote.

No formal budget actions were taken at the meeting. Board members asked clarifying questions about security coverage, the capital outlay/BOCES transfer and the use of contractual providers to cover staff shortages.","The district presented elements of the 2025–26 budget development, including transportation shortages, a proposed bus purchase proposition for May, security overtime changes and operations/maintenance planning.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6381271,"Victor schools expand tiered supports (MTSS) to target academics and social‑emotional learning",3373,3433000,6806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128609-f999d43fda59c025b4e8b81def3062bc&start=3433&end=6806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128609-f999d43fda59c025b4e8b81def3062bc/thumbnail_3433000.jpg","/articles/6381271/New-York/Victor-schools-expand-tiered-supports-MTSS-to-target-academics-and-socialemotional-learning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381271-f62c146506b8ddfd6fccb971958c5712/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932455&Signature=LbgMCyH3I6bqqwIhk4i8UYHaKgfDOU3D5n8NZWmOTriNs7amwIWa5g8BLgqyV99bx5LVOqElFt~GsRGtFt4uxXkyHDtcKlVU9Xt3~eLWyDGUSsr-BU2KiVG~rgTKlk5rQSK7akMLZKRTA1LF~aPhVVxMXKTtvGo8b-DfDHLfvuiO6qnm6aYK59joHHUKTOCV5v64y8J8eg0165GZ89QzZOdbRy6IUgVJ2bECq4qQVmViOlUaMC4FgCM9FlSSpBRwefgpiaA8A5widElzZEaMpOUS9svoA7T8r-KJT7jv6Cg57qZsrk--QEGi~y~SOEOnXmsXetdGolrb9XvKvPa8wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators described Thursday how Victor Central School District is implementing a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS) to strengthen core instruction and provide targeted academic and social‑emotional help for students.

Karen Ryan, identified in the presentation as assistant superintendent for pupil services, framed MTSS as \"a systematic, evidence based, continuous school improvement, problem solving, decision making practice\" intended to ensure equitable access to high‑quality instruction. Ryan said the district has focused this year on tier‑1 classroom instruction—student‑centered, culturally responsive lessons planned from standards—and on aligning professional learning community (PLC) work across grades.

Principals described building‑level changes. Rob DeRose, principal of the Early Childhood School, said Tuesday PLC meetings now bring classroom teachers together with AIS (Academic Intervention Services) staff and related service providers to align strategies and allow students to enter and exit supports based on assessment data. He gave a grade‑one example in which teachers introduced multisensory strategies for high‑frequency (memory) words; follow‑up PLC data showed most students moved into expected performance bands.

Heidi Robb, primary‑school principal, said counselors shifted social‑skills instruction into classrooms to raise tier‑1 SEL supports and that the school held an SEL data day to identify students who need additional counseling, primary‑project services or mentoring. Robb reported a \"huge decrease in the number of support calls\" after those changes.

Jim Morrow, intermediate‑school principal, described tier‑2 and tier‑3 problem‑solving workflows: teachers submit a Request for Assistance form that triggers meetings of administrative and pupil‑personnel teams; small‑group and large‑group problem‑solving teams then develop targeted interventions aligned to observed needs.

Ryan told the board that PLCs across K‑12 have set measurable goals and will pause in February to review progress data. Board members praised the district’s layered approach and linked it to staffing and funding discussions but made no formal motion; administrators said MTSS work will continue with ongoing data reviews and periodic updates to the board.","District leaders presented multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) work at multiple buildings, describing PLC changes, SEL data days and problem‑solving teams that triage students from universal instruction to targeted interventions.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6381276,"Victor high school expands work‑based learning; students report real‑world gains",3092,2231000,5323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128609-f999d43fda59c025b4e8b81def3062bc&start=2231&end=5323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128609-f999d43fda59c025b4e8b81def3062bc/thumbnail_2231000.jpg","/articles/6381276/New-York/Victor-high-school-expands-workbased-learning-students-report-realworld-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381276-accea79068b85e5682ef66b4140bb8c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932455&Signature=OtdgoNDVAcedUbK~EZQb5NwYrp09hgySFrApV6L56Mc8darxgok2Z6QNqqlCvnILSVkltD-fAq00hG5w1g2pAGe2kvsU605zAU2y4Hd~b1DZVFfBJCrECXzdEZq3HR7WWdOlVDlBrD8jEZz2~YgFZ4zp39sr~QwDACrBLH3z9OhIBajF2tONCEhcOQfW3YUR0fjde-LDnJkueSo7DkJ6UnF9Xlt~qXTM7sF1oEsky9HACSke~6dlL3EJnTiv1WxBhp7uUwkjJBJ9Efn5LpohMQDs4cpzNMomK7jtVCojyj4xmm7~KyIL5m5iohKr8voRwu4jmJmOJTtgfK1STTirAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Victor Central School District updated the board Thursday on the first full year of its work‑based learning program, citing growing employer partnerships, student internships on‑ and off‑campus and plans to expand offerings across 14 career clusters.

The program \"actively engage[s] our students in areas of interest to give them those real world experiences,\" said Sue Watts, identified in the presentation as the district’s work‑based learning coordinator. Brian Siesto, identified as the high‑school principal, explained how the district’s work‑based learning aligns with recent recommendations from the New York State Board of Regents’ blue ribbon commission on graduation requirements.

The presentation described three participation tiers: work‑study for students balancing jobs and coursework; career exploration (single or short‑term experiences such as field trips and guest speakers); and internships for students seeking sustained exposure to a field. Students highlighted how those internships translate to practical skills and networking.

\"My mentor was great. And all my mentors for all the departments were great. And I'm still connected with them to this day,\" student Gianna Arnitz said of her internship at DS & Co., where she completed assignments tied to HubSpot Academy and Google Skillshop and helped with PR and social media work. Gianna told the board she attended the placement two afternoons per week and that the site’s workforce is majority female: \"68% of their workers are women,\" she said.

Senior Colin Whiteman described a financial internship that included Excel work for investment portfolios and one‑on‑one meetings with professionals across roles. \"Everybody there was there to help you,\" he said, adding the experience built his confidence for interviews and future internships.

District staff said early metrics and business feedback have been positive. Presenters noted a May networking event last year that drew about 80–90 local employers and officials; they plan to scale that event and to broaden the program’s web and social media presence to recruit students and partners. Officials also said the program was positioning the district to meet forthcoming state changes in diploma requirements tied to career readiness.

Next steps listed by district staff include expanding student participation (removing barriers such as transportation and full schedules), widening partnerships to cover all 14 career clusters, branding and outreach, and hosting more on‑campus industry speakers.

The board and several members praised the student presenters and recommended peer‑to‑peer outreach so current interns can speak directly with classmates about opportunities.

The presentation did not include a formal board vote; presenters said the program will return with implementation details and metrics in future meetings.","Victor Central School District presented a one‑year update on its work‑based learning program, highlighting student internships, business partnerships and alignment with a state Blue Ribbon Commission on graduation requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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