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The business administrator, Jonathan Andrew, presented the budget and walked the board through revenue assumptions, the district\u000fs tax-cap calculations and contingency implications. \"This is because you\u000fre gonna be voting on this budget tonight,\" Jonathan Andrew said during his presentation. The board adopted the budget by voice vote; the transcript records the motion and a voice vote of \"Aye.\" The board also approved the property tax report card and the resolution to place Proposition 1 on the May 20 ballot.

Other routine approvals recorded as passed in the meeting included acceptance of a $2,500 donation to the Eleanor and Jamie Depew Memorial Scholarship Fund (gift through Fidelity Charitable donor-advised funds), approval of corrective action plan results for an internal control audit, approval of a request to use days from the STA Sick Bank, and acceptance of a resignation agreement by and between the district and Mr. Michael Moran (resignation effective July 1, 2025). These items were moved and approved by voice vote; the transcript records the board calling the question and members responding \"Aye.\"

A motion to accept the bid results for the district\u000fs 2023 capital improvement project Phase 1B synthetic turf bid (listed in the agenda as Chenango Contracting Incorporated for $1,093,450) was made during the meeting. The transcript records the motion being moved but shows the question as called and the chair asking, \"All in favor?\" and the response recorded as \"None.\" The transcript does not record any affirmative voice votes for that motion and does not record a completed approval for that specific bid in the public minutes. Earlier in the meeting the agenda had listed the turf bid (in an amendment) as Shenango Contracting Incorporated; the transcript contains an inconsistent contractor name in different places (see clarifying details).

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting transcript):
- Adoption of the 2025–26 General Fund School Budget (K6): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Approval of the 2025–26 Property Tax Report Card (K7): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Approval to place Proposition 1 (operating budget + election of 3 BOE members) on May 20, 2025 ballot (K8): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Acceptance of donation to Eleanor and Jamie Depew Memorial Scholarship Fund ($2,500) (K5): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Approval of corrective action plan for internal control audit (K9): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Approval of request to use sick days from STA Sick Bank (K10): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Approval of resignation agreement with Michael Moran (K11): motion made and approved by voice vote (\"Aye\").
- Acceptance of bid results for 2023 capital improvement project Phase 1B synthetic turf bid (K12): motion made; transcript records the chair asking for \"All in favor?\" and the response recorded as \"None.\" Transcript does not record an affirmative approval for K12; the board did not record a successful voice vote in the public portion of this meeting transcript.

The meeting transcript shows routine motions were generally passed by voice vote; the transcript does not include a roll-call vote or line-by-line tallies for those items.

Ending: The board moved on to public remarks and member reports after the consent and new-business items. Several board members praised recent student events and district arts and inclusion programming.
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District events and student accomplishments presented to the board included the ninth annual arts and crafts fair (scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school gym), elementary and high school student achievements in art competitions (including a best-in-show award at the Kenan Center for Emily Leilowitz and an honorable mention at Buffalo State for Natalie Lawrence), the high school youth activation committee\u000fs inclusion programming and Unified Basketball (scheduled Friday, May 2 at 1 p.m.), and student-service activities such as a collection of personal-hygiene items for local shelters (more than seven boxes delivered to the Vibe shelter and the Jericho Road Community Center).

The district also described classroom-level progress in K\u0005F5 technology: third graders used Ozobots for introductory coding, fourth graders used Lego WeDo 2 and iPad coding blocks, and fifth graders used Edison robots and Python — the presentation highlighted a curriculum progression from block-based to text-based coding across elementary grades.

A notable operational change announced in the report: beginning Monday, April 28, all current high-school backpack passes will be voided. The new procedure requires that a student with a documented medical need obtain a \"student backpack accommodation request form\" from the nurse\u000fs office, have Section 2 of that form completed by the student\u000fs health-care provider, then return the form to the school nurse for review. The school physician will approve or deny the request. If approved, the student will receive a clear and transparent customized backpack to carry between classes. Students who do not have an approved medical accommodation are expected to keep personal backpacks in lockers during the school day and may retrieve them at the end of the day or when leaving early. The district described this change as part of safety and security updates; administrators said family notification and a video were sent to families before the change took effect.

Student representatives and board members praised the arts and inclusion work. Student ex-officio Meadow Broomy described classroom practices in Senora Yates\u000fs Spanish class and lauded teacher engagement. The board and administrators repeatedly highlighted the community value of Unified Sports and the youth activation committee\u000fs efforts to foster inclusion.

Ending: Administrators asked board members to help communicate the backpack process change and to promote upcoming student events; they said they would continue to post updates on district activities and the capital project website.","Dr. Croft and district staff reviewed upcoming events — including the ninth annual arts and crafts fair and the Unified Basketball game — student awards and inclusion programming. The board was also told that, starting April 28, clear backpacks will be issued only to students with a documented medical need and an approved accommodation form.",{"_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},6083635,"District construction moves from planning to mobilization; Phase 2 schematic work underway",356,1601000,1957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2930474-c2d2c2570e579a7fae0ea1c8f580c8c5&start=1601&end=1957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2930474-c2d2c2570e579a7fae0ea1c8f580c8c5/thumbnail_1601000.jpg","/articles/6083635/New-York/District-construction-moves-from-planning-to-mobilization-Phase-2-schematic-work-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083635-64d00d7ee52c811502b8d3de7bf5f614/orig.mp4?Expires=1770932950&Signature=l2ubPcUdP6IYLafAMeKBAu9DblGSsjEee~EBKQbCUXBr3d1e~XB6lFrk9xPYXZGuFgj4dW0VONKCid~wIVf1JFHeigUeFTyZxPop5xSQvpesaZhg~Fri-uWH2HKaYaLt14B-eE1izh-DNeFgPFSPohUsvzEKBR8-vv7yJN8-ZtyxU78Ug1crrnSmluDEd7El2XRcIpw1tiM7B9Cpn75IWMbdSatESmdpZOhYc2t8jwa7jZV48LHkE~PjHNKpwgdLdlzQ5SHQ7zGq9gXgQe3WE4sTNRy4a1M8EU9MLH3yp2C7M1KzeManAUDF8J5ltSaR1VupZEXdODd~QYzzfGVDjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District construction managers told the Starpoint Central School District board that site work for the 2023 capital improvement project is mobilizing and that the district is moving from preconstruction into active phases. Presenters said heavy winter weather and spring rains delayed some early activities but that contractors and material deliveries are on site and staged.

The construction presentation identified contractors and trade partners involved in Phase 1 and Phase 1B. The presenters listed the site contractor as American Paving, general contractor/CM as Kavli Development, electrical contractor Concord, turf installation listed on the agenda as Chenango Contracting Incorporated (the agenda also included an earlier amendment that named Shenango Contracting Incorporated; the transcript contains both names in different places). For Phase 1B the presentation named concept construction as the general contractor, Jan W. Danforth for mechanical and plumbing elements, Ferguson Electric for electrical, Joseph A. Sanders for roofing work, TMZ Integrations for security and Johnson Controls for the fire alarm system. Presenters said insurance and contract document checks are in the final stages before contracts are returned to the board for signature.

The team showed progress photos and described internal work (drywall, piping, a soundproof contractor meeting room/office) and said they will deploy an internal drone to document progress from consistent vantage points on a periodic basis. They said schematic design for Phase 2 is at approximately the 30% documentation milestone; Turner will run the cost estimate at that point and the district will review whether to pare or expand scope before advancing to 60% and 90% milestones. Presenters gave a planning window that would place bidding for Phase 2 in fall 2026 with construction beginning in spring 2027.

Presenters described Phase 2 scope items under consideration: updates to high school science rooms, library, lecture hall, auditorium work at both middle school and high school, pool renovations (unknown until demolition begins), restrooms added to cafeterias that currently lack them, locker-room and student-services work at specific buildings, RTI suite and enlarged kindergarten rooms. The presenters said some interior middle school work originally scheduled for Phase 2 was moved into Phase 1 for logistical reasons related to mechanical work.

Procurement/process details emphasized by the presenters: awarding a low bid to a responsible bidder is distinct from executing the contract; after bids are accepted the district\u000fs construction team and the district attorney review contract documents and insurance certificates before the board is asked to sign the contract and the letter of notice to proceed is issued. The presenters reiterated that bidders cannot change contract terms after bid submission; scope changes occur via change orders tracked through the CM process.

A motion to accept the Phase 1B synthetic turf bid appeared on the agenda and was moved during the meeting; the transcript records the chair asking \"All in favor?\" and the response recorded as \"None.\" There is no affirmative recorded voice vote in the public transcript for that item. The agenda earlier referenced the turf bid in an added item and used a different contractor name (Shenango) than the K12 item (Chenango). The presentation and construction team asked the board to expect follow-up presentations as final contract documents are returned to the board for signature.

Ending: Construction managers said the site will become more active as weather improves and promised regular photo updates on the capital project website and via documented drone imagery.","District construction managers reported site mobilization for Phase 1 work and outlined Phase 2 schematic design and schedule; contracts for multiple trades are drafted and will be returned to the board for signature. A turf bid appears on the agenda but the transcript does not show recorded approval.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves 2025–26 budget and multiple routine items; synthetic turf bid outcome not recorded

Superintendent highlights arts fair, inclusion events, student achievements and a backpack accommodation policy change

District construction moves from planning to mobilization; Phase 2 schematic work underway