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Votes at a glance

- Approval of the meeting agenda: Moved by Mr. Stencil; seconded by Ms. Mularney. Vote: 7–0 in favor.

- Staffing (move to table): Moved by Mr. Stutzel; seconded by Mr. Bonagorio. Vote: 7–0 in favor.

- GTA MOA (student-teacher stipend): Moved by Mr. Stetzel; seconded by Ms. Malore. Vote: 7–0 in favor (motion moved to table and approved as recorded).

- 9-unit rate sheet updates: Moved by Ms. Lykes; seconded by Mr. Stencil. Vote: 7–0 in favor.

Later unanimous (8–0) motions after full attendance included:

- Annual legal publication approvals: Moved by Mr. Stencil; seconded by Vice President Farmer. Vote: 8–0.

- Text-surgery settlement refund: Moved by Ms. Mallory; seconded by Mr. Brannagorio. Vote: 8–0.

- Playground project approvals for Pay Hill, Buckman, Holmes Road, Pinebrook and English Village (SEQR/seek approvals as listed in packet): Moved by Mr. Stencil; seconded by Ms. Sleick. Vote: 8–0.

- Capital reserve resolution (establishing intent toward a future reserve target): Moved by Ms. Lykes; seconded by Vice President Farmer. Vote: 8–0.

- Consent agenda (routine approvals and donations including Greece Education Foundation donations): Moved by Mr. Stencil; seconded by Vice President Farmer. Vote: 8–0.

- Elementary and secondary grade reporting timetables: Moved by Mr. Mallory; seconded by Mr. Bonagorio. Vote: 8–0.

- Motion to adjourn: Moved by Ms. Mallory; seconded by Mr. Stutz. Vote: 8–0.

Where a motion in the record was described as \"moved to the table,\" the transcript records the motion’s mover, seconder and the recorded final tally; no individual roll-call votes were read into the minutes. The board did not record any failed votes or abstentions in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GCSD Board of Education Meeting - March 18th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Greece Central School District board approved the meeting agenda and a series of staffing, MOA and capital items by unanimous votes; tally and mover/second information for each motion is provided.","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},6125665,"Greece Central raises its preliminary state aid figure, presents $318.5 million draft budget and outlines risks",801,2662000,3463000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676454-b6b567353fce03abd7ad120fb1d1ffdd&start=2662&end=3463","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676454-b6b567353fce03abd7ad120fb1d1ffdd/thumbnail_2662000.jpg","/articles/6125665/New-York/Greece-Central-raises-its-preliminary-state-aid-figure-presents-3185-million-draft-budget-and-outlines-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6125665-fbefb07f389519060f1f2cad0e1e21c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442891&Signature=HK8e8-DrYDSWLYakBdh-z021hHEEK7D~IBTiZRL1IhpwpfhUgLhRpOIQ3nXIkG4qwP2c6my2158Zk~1c5TymiCG9E6DeHbzfDjp8DAc4qFHIyWxzMICHRPbr5yRAFoz8Cus04-AxQ4rmBubQ0W05lYKGQCD3fFS1y5uV63a6HgV2z6phIpJN66W2Gfxywb55APHmqMtULnfSHg1RMMLiH2Jh1K~JHdBeH8XpukJNweRH4wOx6F29oY3UCqI4Ns8MLyx-9dzNvfWcDieFiS4YyS-XcjH2rUN9qC9D51wkGO1R-BDM~xheO9Eu6QU15YNHgxnYb5BsgD5R7mE6qHs-fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff presented an update to the board on the district’s draft 2025–26 budget, including a building aid adjustment that raised the district’s working state-aid number and a discussion of budget risks tied to federal and state funding.

Finance presenter Romeo Cooley said reconciliation with financial partners increased the district’s building aid estimate by about $1.2 million, bringing the working state-aid number to about $168.4 million. With that adjustment and other revenue and expenditure reviews, Cooley said the district’s draft budget stands at $318.5 million, an increase of roughly $10.7 million (about 3.5%) from the prior year; he said the estimated tax levy stands at about $128 million, an increase of approximately $2.6 million (about 2%).

Cooley reviewed prior projections, noting that on Feb. 4 the district had shown a roughly $5.8 million gap after accounting for projected staffing, contract increases and other commitments. Since then the district firmed up the tax levy calculation, reconciled building aid after December cost reports were submitted to the state, and reduced some contingencies (health care and benefit cushions) to narrow the gap.

On the expenditure side, staff identified savings and adjustments: estimated retiree breakage of about $1.6 million (replacing higher-salaried retirees with lower-salaried replacements), a debt-service adjustment of about $1.1 million, a BOCES services reduction of about $313,000 after review, and reductions to benefit contingencies. Cooley said roughly 80% of the budget-to-budget increase is tied to salaries and benefits and that those increases largely follow negotiated contract terms.

Cooley and board members discussed potential budget risks. Cooley said possible federal cuts to categorical grants (Title I, IDEA) are not the most likely scenario but would require decisions because those grants often fund positions. Child-nutrition funding and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) thresholds were discussed as a more immediate risk: if CEP eligiblity thresholds change, one or two buildings could lose CEP status; the district could choose to cover any resulting food-service shortfall from the general fund and would present the board with a resolution to do so if needed.

Board members asked about charter-school billing and student transiency. Cooley said charter invoices are tracked and billed based on listed Greece residents; annual charter costs have grown significantly over the last decade and are a known pressure on the budget. He said the district holds data on which students are billed to charters but would have to dig further to see who returns and why.

The finance team also discussed a new capital reserve resolution the board considered to seed a future multi-year facilities program. Cooley described a $50 million target for the reserve and said initial deposits would likely come from existing reserves and year-end fund balance, subject to board approval.

Cooley emphasized that the district’s numbers could change pending the legislative budget and that the board would receive an updated revenue and expenditure summary at the next meeting prior to the superintendent’s recommended budget.","Finance staff told the board a state-aid adjustment increased building aid by about $1.2 million, producing a working state-aid figure of roughly $168.4 million and a draft 2025–26 budget of $318.5 million; the finance team flagged categorical-grant and child-nutrition risks and outlined next steps.",{"_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},6125670,"Greece Central HR details hiring, retention efforts; student-teacher placements jump after MOA",1161,1239000,2400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676454-b6b567353fce03abd7ad120fb1d1ffdd&start=1239&end=2400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676454-b6b567353fce03abd7ad120fb1d1ffdd/thumbnail_1239000.jpg","/articles/6125670/New-York/Greece-Central-HR-details-hiring-retention-efforts-student-teacher-placements-jump-after-MOA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6125670-a0aa3e416b22e82c448caf39ae2cdbcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442891&Signature=msuJWqxtqB5gdpgDH2~S-IJT3nE6mgHR1WEtsNVYR5jE~H7rf~VmyRDft~uB0uoJkBVGrugjaWY~uXI4qXtwX3I5qZwRtFzB5qA~CIAfKXa8hMw8nN4rKTPKIwZkUhffmgOodbo-B2QOXmqffndbxiIi-hjld0qbkHFytF~YB2749J2UbHfzTAhD~Ld3fqttyxX-NI4VFenwT8hEL3K4exclLdq5DSthJzz7LXySuNl6h7CfkdwGQzJlJrUZrDBzaUWn9974jMRRsrOOpGtCtyg3hTCVZz7OIRbRtcFupobv1ww96pmpMcbW-65w6xTO36tBFHPGNPT7SITLmBxbxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Superintendent Gina Larson and staff presented an overview of recruitment, hiring and retention work in the Greece Central School District, including recent measurable increases in student-teacher placements after a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Greece Teachers Association.

Larson said the district’s human resources department is a small team that supports the system’s workforce: \"we're a fairly small department as compared to, the size of the district. So we're 16 people within the department and, we manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and benefits for 3,200 employees and an additional 600 retirees,\" she said.

The presentation described a year-round staffing timeline driven by two key points: high school course selection in January and final figures provided to finance in March. HR staff said they run three rounds of staffing discussions with secondary principals to align staffing to student course preferences and to avoid very small classes.

Larson and Julie Riley, assistant director of human resources, described an “early intervention recruitment” approach aimed at keeping student teachers in the district. HR credited the MOA with a large increase in placements: the district hosted 95 student teachers this school year, up from 59 the previous year — a 229% increase — and reported 359 total field placements (up from 106 last year, a 239% increase). The presenters said the district will track hires this fall to measure whether MOA-era placements remain employed in district positions.

Retention efforts include mentoring, clear career ladders and monthly labor-management meetings; HR said 38 instructional administrators and 35 noninstructional leaders have opted into mentoring or leadership coaching. The office also highlighted professional-development work for operational leaders, an employee assistance program now run by BREE Health (146 employees used the EAP last year for a total of about 1,800 uses), and annual celebrations for tenure and retirements.

Responding to board questions, HR staff said they post openings daily, use social media and hold targeted recruitment events for hard-to-fill roles (nursing, bus drivers, special-education support). They noted active negotiations this year for several contracts and that next year’s negotiations will include GTA, GASA and Transportation. Larson said HR will develop and publish “wildly important goals” (WIGs) over the summer and will consider a staff-specific survey to gather retention data while guarding against survey fatigue.

Board members thanked HR for the presentation and asked follow-up questions about stay interviews, staffing timelines and the MOA’s measurable effects. HR said it will return with additional data on hires retained from student-teacher placements.","Assistant Superintendent Gina Larson and HR leaders told the board the district’s HR department manages hiring for roughly 3,200 employees, reported a sharp rise in student-teacher placements after a recent MOA, and outlined retention and leadership development work.",{"_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},6125677,"Arcadia students showcase Titan TV, theater awards and culinary program at district board meeting",932,80000,1012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2676454-b6b567353fce03abd7ad120fb1d1ffdd&start=80&end=1012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2676454-b6b567353fce03abd7ad120fb1d1ffdd/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/6125677/New-York/Arcadia-students-showcase-Titan-TV-theater-awards-and-culinary-program-at-district-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6125677-c50841ca8b2ff579fb19d3f65396a762/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442891&Signature=gx2KMfUdiVuixmFs8Oei~hcCXIJNZmCyuW-L4zCST1GOBaYvJ1RWoxIr3fOyyedcj07TpIcgrKdH6rqYYY97meV3QJCxRMGk0Ne26Wi7SY6qhEAFnhSq8XFLYI98GuwzJ3EIr6K46ehopV-Qk6I7uQyZDo2mF2mKAHySLzgral-yJyreTSq0x~bfOS-pMDJjj3DXd3-hs8gQGbTYJjsCT9nqIORrKVJNDL7hYM-TBa4EhvuevEX4TN1A43KDLKv28MlTS2C~xA5YyXhaeHaAlEs7OGQZf82P3GibspwwBV8nNv9s-hjAlX~lhXCuVp4sOQWVtyaflvqzDpU6LSjeMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student leaders from Arcadia High School gave a presentation at the Greece Central School District board meeting highlighting the high school's student-led programs, recent theater recognitions and a newly certified culinary program.

The student presenters described daily home-base broadcasts produced by Titan TV, a student crew of about 30 who live-stream morning shows and produce regular segments, including “What’s Up with Wroziniak,” a weekly recognition of staff and students. \"I am Fabrizio Rivas on-site at the Greece Central School School District Boardroom to talk about some excellent things happening at Arcadia High School,\" one student said during the presentation.

The students also recounted recent successes in theater. Arcadia’s production of Into the Woods won awards in the area’s Stars of Tomorrow competition; students explained the program’s adjudication and noted Arcadia’s opportunity to send students to the RBTL’s NYC-bound event. A student clarified that one peer, Ian Royce, won NYC Bound (not the national Jimmy Awards) and traveled to New York as part of that recognition.

Student journalists described the Titan Times, the school newspaper, and a math team report noted a February meet win in Division 2 with a team score of 36 points; the team planned to compete at Nazareth University in the county meet. Presenters also announced a student-run restaurant and that the Arcadia culinary room has been certified as a business. \"We actually, great news, we were just certified as a, as a business over in the Arcadia culinary room,\" the culinary teacher said, and students reported having catered a recent banquet and begun a Wegmans internship partnership.

Students described cultural and community events, including a Taste of Soul Black History Month celebration run in partnership with community schools. Presenters embedded video links in their slides for board members to view later and concluded by inviting the board to sample food prepared by culinary students.

Board members thanked the students and complimented the food samples. The presentation closed with the students noting additional materials and links in their slideshow and saying, \"We hope you take some time to review them and discover what it means to be a Titan.\"","Student leaders from Arcadia High School presented on Titan TV, theater awards, the Titan Times newspaper, math-team results and a newly certified culinary program during the Greece Central School District board meeting; culinary students provided samples for the board.","actionData","errors"]

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