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Key outcomes

- Agenda approval — Passed 7–0. (Motion: move agenda to table; moved by Mr. Stencil; second by Vice President Farmer.)

- Staffing (item 2.01) — Passed 7–0. (Moved by Miss Moore; second by Vice President Farmer.)

- Tenure approvals — Passed 7–0. (Moved by Mr. Stencil; seconded by Mr. Bonagorio.)

- 25–26 bus replacement purchase resolution (item 5.01) — Passed 7–0. Board president clarified at the meeting that the purchase does not include electric buses.

- Consent agenda — Passed 7–0. (Motion carried after moving to the table; moved by Miss Malore; seconded by Vice President Farmer.)

- Guiding documents resolution (10.01) — Amended at the meeting (reduced advance notice to two weeks, specified review of research‑based strategies and state clearinghouses). Amended resolution passed 7–0.

- Perception survey resolution (10.02) — Amended to clarify anonymity and internal timeline; passed 7–0.

Procedure notes: Several items were moved \"to the table\" and approved without extended discussion. The board asked the administration to provide documents in advance where appropriate and asked for additional follow‑up and presentations on detailed items such as school comprehensive education plans (SCEPs) and technology procurement.

Ending: No contested votes were recorded; the board requested additional documentation and follow-up for several items approved on the consent or routine agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GCSD Board of Education Meeting - March 4th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple routine items and two board resolutions by roll call; most votes were unanimous 7–0. The board clarified that the approved bus purchase did not include electric buses.","taxTitle","Greece Central School District, School Districts, New York","taxId",14392,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6291033,"District technology director outlines device refresh, warranty plan, wireless and phone overhauls",703,3345000,4048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530274-b78a7ccbcb07e8841d0733b2a7bb8813&start=3345&end=4048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530274-b78a7ccbcb07e8841d0733b2a7bb8813/thumbnail_3345000.jpg","/articles/6291033/New-York/District-technology-director-outlines-device-refresh-warranty-plan-wireless-and-phone-overhauls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291033-11c6f321ab1e14cabdefb49f25a00235/orig.mp4?Expires=1770626264&Signature=itCWl1yrHHlC6JIKUDUGvQEA0pqwJz0~qP5j~aNIIOaMHf-Kgd9bFVkFI6V0JE9rhLy8KdfIADbp1Zo2MIDUmzQSkzNccM2CuHpRVNS7QWTpWyiajnwtYJZL05f4Rg6cJ6t0k5Zj6GGIh17vSlC1Dtme5dFU0jhwRFP1pFdU6l5bKFF0RoDt9ZHpX2dYPh-3dzQiJGnBVNKpJ1tnfjX2VJYLttY4GgROQ-DRM7Lox6Qf~yquMUme9MYBSuP3~GWX1STiN73oI5CSW-raiB8BXR71z~ZAPymwj6f9kMysci5g4P9SgQaon-4eceYkxrdhU5f7QB1KG~YuBQEWR6TOVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brad Malone, the district’s executive director of information and instructional technology, presented a multi-year technology plan to the board on March 4 that calls for a staff and student device refresh schedule, a warranty‑based repair model, a complete wireless infrastructure replacement and a telephony system overhaul.

Malone said the district currently has about 3,400 devices assigned to staff, though roughly 1,700 employees require a daily device; he recommended streamlining assignments so positions receive the device best suited to their work and instituting a documented equipment life cycle with a four‑year refresh for staff devices. He told the board the district will move to student device assignments at grades K, 3, 6 and 9 so student devices are individually issued rather than relying solely on classroom carts.

To speed repairs and stabilize costs Malone recommended shifting from repairs handled by BOCES to manufacturer warranties that replace or fix units in days or weeks rather than months. He said that practice will improve turnaround time for damaged Chromebooks and reduce unpredictable repair bills.

Network infrastructure concerns: Malone said roughly 42% of the district’s wireless access points are already at end‑of‑support and that about 237 network switches will reach end‑of‑support in October 2025. He recommended replacing the wireless network over the next two years to restore vendor support, reduce security vulnerabilities and enable new features.

Telephony: Malone said the district phone servers and many phones are past vendor support and that outages already occur. He proposed a full telephone system replacement this summer, moving to a cloud‑based telephony system and replacing all handsets.

Security and support practices: Malone said the district uses monthly patching for Windows machines, enforces multi‑factor authentication and consults with an external cybersecurity firm. He declined to discuss firewall specifics in public but said the board would receive a security memo in the superintendent’s report.

Board questions touched on device damage rates, timeline for replacements, consistency across buildings, printing infrastructure (roughly 800 printers, average age 10 years) and how staff will receive ample notice and support during device migrations. Malone said technicians will schedule appointments for staff migrations and that some desktop user data are stored on servers, reducing transfer friction.

Ending: The board applauded the presentation and asked Malone to return with cost estimates and implementation timelines. Malone said the district will finalize refresh schedules and warranty bids and will brief the board on cybersecurity and procurement details in follow-up reports.","Brad Malone, the district’s executive director of information and instructional technology, told the board on March 4 the district needs a multi-year device refresh, warranties to speed repairs, a 2-year wireless replacement and a summer overhaul of the telephone system.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6291038,"District briefed on ESSA designations; Olympia labeled ATSI, Buckman and Craig Hill newly TSI",741,1969000,2710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530274-b78a7ccbcb07e8841d0733b2a7bb8813&start=1969&end=2710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530274-b78a7ccbcb07e8841d0733b2a7bb8813/thumbnail_1969000.jpg","/articles/6291038/New-York/District-briefed-on-ESSA-designations-Olympia-labeled-ATSI-Buckman-and-Craig-Hill-newly-TSI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291038-f296c490db11576d8e125ab4d268c23a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770626264&Signature=STeDtTuikbPD3puF8ehOWzc3dT1JiKoaRGHVDidFqCfVvmlp5j1J5~8K-~VwKuObBwWGJDQV~v9QUvAqRS~lIgcnmRnh3zYk9ubdnM8IC7w~y-MSOVR5Y2iU~m7IFb0hMfnAmSAYRosluWQ61~f3pb6xXDf6Jbkgk-~mjk3RmrV1kKs-SdB47CEm8m9HBqvATGTqDLOtULOfXzZFM-X7HtvAjlUUSaAB0tgBzkhfRrwXCVOMQIj6CKZ6dmm1KQU8myi52UBaQ3vY8QWSvnLtSOjJ-qYOOBl8SwLvtqyndWm0P22KeBMvhvPj9oLhHNQnfzqVa6~lqhaEsk6ImZ1Lsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Superintendent Mark Fleming told the Greece Central School District Board of Education on March 4 that state and federal accountability rules have identified five district schools that must follow New York State’s school improvement protocols under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Fleming said the district currently has one ATSI (additional targeted support and improvement) school — Greece Olympia — and four TSI (targeted support and improvement) schools: Lakeshore, Pinebrook and two newly identified schools, Buckman and Craig Hill. He explained that designation is based on academic measures and subgroup performance, including graduation rates, ELA and math test results, absenteeism and English-language proficiency.

Why this matters: ESSA designations require schools to produce a School Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP), perform a needs assessment and select an evidence‑based intervention (EBI) from state‑approved clearinghouses. Fleming described state timelines for stakeholder surveys, root‑cause analyses, interim benchmarks and the June–July window when SCPE documents are finalized and submitted for board approval.

Fleming described district steps to support identified schools: convening improvement planning teams, running data dives, offering professional learning networks focused on professional learning communities (PLCs), conducting structured school visits and hosting parent exchanges to gather input. He said the district recommends using rigorous, specific goals and “wildly important goals” (4DX) to avoid overly broad plans.

Board members asked how designations change if progress is not made; Fleming said a school that fails to make adequate progress can move down the designation scale and receive increased state oversight. A separate district citation for disproportionate suspension rates for Black students and students with disabilities was discussed: Fleming said that disciplinary citations are a separate compliance issue from ESSA academic designations and affect district-level reviews.

No board vote was taken on designations at this meeting. Fleming said Buckman had already participated in a state webinar and would begin SCEP planning in March, with data collection and stakeholder interviews through spring and plan-writing in June–July. The board indicated it expects more detailed SCEP documents in advance of approval and asked the administration for clarity on timelines and plan specificity.

Ending: The administration promised periodic updates and additional study‑session content; Fleming said the district will return with finalized SCEPs for the identified schools for board review and approval as required by state rules.","Deputy Superintendent Mark Fleming updated the board on Every Student Succeeds Act designations, naming Olympia as ATSI and four TSI schools; he outlined SCEP requirements, evidence‑based interventions and a district support timeline.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6291043,"Parents and students press board over violence, locked bathrooms at Arcadia High",4970,1017000,5987000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530274-b78a7ccbcb07e8841d0733b2a7bb8813&start=1017&end=5987","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530274-b78a7ccbcb07e8841d0733b2a7bb8813/thumbnail_1017000.jpg","/articles/6291043/New-York/Parents-and-students-press-board-over-violence-locked-bathrooms-at-Arcadia-High","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291043-712735af6ec4f4819abe6b9fcc0a0c33/orig.mp4?Expires=1770626264&Signature=ZF4cMiCf6ngxpKEji2Tbxw4-FX8q6d~Yjs2iJmjZNSjWNBoB70mM~Li1Zj8jD1pj2zIEvpZ0-CSR5C~~teG2LI2BCf1ZMGKuhU2ABWX~nBwL7V0LueWAb9FZ66Q8gUyS8a1qAyxn8OL2EYf-hE-pgwGZuKEptK~15nmwq2dSPM435LNvGZ5gbq17lDf7ltgYDoFl~G0A4ovCsPcYnrHx5yYA06fsmqFZiF-ffotVtfoI-YyuHNIMIMVvAU4VOcx5iSDvCJsF7~n017gs76r-QR6N7hYetUeFmPnzPC~uN6KAARFF22nox10Ya0x2M6DZbMpfHqd0JwhI0XmeI6~CQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Five parents and a student told the Greece Central School District Board of Education on March 4 that repeated fights, reports of weapons and the routine locking of bathrooms at Arcadia High School are making students fearful, disrupting instruction and harming mental health.

The speakers described incidents they said occurred this school year at Arcadia. Bridget Miceli, a parent, said her daughter was targeted after returning to school on crutches following a knee injury and that school officials dismissed the reports as “normal middle school boy behavior.” Miceli said she filed a DASA complaint when she felt the school did not take the matter seriously. Her daughter’s account was echoed by Milana Miceli, a ninth-grade student who said she witnessed a student punch another during study hall and that locked bathrooms and frequent “hold in place” announcements have interfered with learning.

The parents urged the board to increase security staffing and cameras, expand social work and counseling supports, and enforce consequences so that a small group of students does not disrupt the education of the majority. Tiffany Kilberry, who said she owns businesses in Greece and has a son at Arcadia, said incidents have spilled into the community and hurt the school’s image. Roxanne Angst and Courtney Cardo described frequent fights, weapons reports and recurring disruptive behavior in multiple schools that, they said, has led some students to avoid school and some teachers to leave.

Why this matters: School safety and disruptive behavior were the central focus of public comment at Tuesday’s meeting. Multiple parents and a student said a relatively small proportion of students are producing frequent major disruptions, and they asked the district for immediate, practical steps to protect students and preserve instructional time.

Superintendent Smalley responded during the superintendent’s remarks, saying the district “hear[s] you and we recognize the issues that you have shared.” He outlined district efforts: adding staff positions for violence prevention, expanding social worker and counselor roles, implementing trainings and restorative practices, conducting mediations and using behavior contracts and suspensions where appropriate. Smalley said the district will continue to work with families and noted that similar behavior challenges are being reported statewide.

Board members acknowledged the speakers and said they will press for follow-up. Vice President Farmer and other board members thanked parents for speaking and reiterated a desire for collaborative solutions. Several board members said they want to protect the learning environment for students who attend school responsibly while also addressing the needs of students who cause disruption.

What was not decided: No new policy or vote was taken at the meeting on school safety measures. Parents asked for specific actions — security guards, bathroom cameras, more social workers and consistent consequences — but the board and administration described existing and ongoing efforts rather than announcing new contracts or staffing changes.

Context and next steps: The board held the speakers’ comments during the resident forum portion of the agenda; the superintendent and district staff said they will continue site-level work and districtwide strategies to reduce violence and improve school climate. Parents were invited to engage with schools and district committees; the board said it will continue oversight and follow up in future meetings.

Ending: Parents and students who addressed the board said they will continue to press for visible changes at Arcadia. The district said it will maintain its combined focus on accountability, supports and root-cause interventions.","Five parents and students told the Greece Central School District Board of Education on March 4 that repeated fights, weapons reports and locked bathrooms at Arcadia High have eroded safety and learning; the superintendent said the district is working on root causes and behavior supports.","actionData","errors"]

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