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Daley framed the purchase as part of the district’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and equity. He did not provide procurement contract details, vendor names or capital costs during the remarks.

Daley also updated the board on construction at the middle school: crews completed technology, art and health classrooms and work on multiple turf fields south of the building near Buffalo Road is underway. He said completion of those classrooms clears the way for work on middle school music classrooms. Daley noted two in‑person sessions about next year’s grade‑level reconfiguration were scheduled at the middle school and a virtual session will be held on Teams on Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.; links are posted in ParentSquare.

He reviewed revised last‑day information for the school year: the last day for grades 9–12 will be Monday, June 16 (exams continuing through June 25); the last day for grades 6–8 will be Monday, June 23 (with June 20 and June 23 as half days for middle school); and last day for grades UPK–5 will be Tuesday, June 24 (with June 23 and June 24 as half days for elementary students). He stated the schedule could change if an emergency closing occurs.

Daley also noted the district was featured in two recent School Administrators Association of New York (SASNY) publications highlighting district literacy work; links are on the district homepage.

Ending: The superintendent scheduled outreach and information sessions on the middle school reconfiguration and said the district will update the community once the state budget is finalized and as construction milestones are reached.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gates Chili BOE: Regular Business Meeting 4.8.25","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Daley announced the district received 10 additional electric buses including what he described as New York State's first electric school bus equipped with a wheelchair lift, gave construction and reconfiguration updates for the middle school, and reviewed end‑of‑year calendar changes and district publications.","taxTitle","GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38777,"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},6084025,"Board approves consensus agenda, activity funds, 10‑year capital reserve and procurement card resolution — all unanimous",164,1765000,1929000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2924706-e4c5990f4db55b83a40559a92c37de1b&start=1765&end=1929","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2924706-e4c5990f4db55b83a40559a92c37de1b/thumbnail_1765000.jpg","/articles/6084025/New-York/Board-approves-consensus-agenda-activity-funds-10year-capital-reserve-and-procurement-card-resolution-all-unanimous","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084025-69445f31a6c2b5f8f8e2addf34f47d74/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200536&Signature=mmmherKMAUvL5B5g9LQ-jaVUVEayaI-KZkCLbCLcll8eJ7on3~a7XzOkZcH26GqVAe0rPY3WrsnNULaddcUYgvrXNLPIySlR13aGlJUrBhVT6rEQedcPfmZ8OrdeTtIA3WBr-8j08WKWK7snlDArE0155uREGw9ukiKWjj08DXaIcMHvlkEA53-zQOh7tL35Diw~th6QL3UONC-L5pyF8VOl8Dl0JRJWC5QF1gVAuNY-MGTeP5BjAiS34KgQD~WJBBHu8DSjcXeETnV5Pb677omqJ-Ytb4KueuG-05aikJLRdf4CqdqOrDxGfPm6qF7OEZOIq6KQWyZIfLC1oYShmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved several routine and financial items by unanimous voice vote.

A motion to approve the consensus agenda carried unanimously. The board then voted unanimously to approve the second‑quarter extra classroom activity funds.

The board next approved a resolution to establish a new 10‑year capital reserve; the motion passed by unanimous vote. The board also approved a resolution authorizing issuance of individual procurement cards through the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO); that motion likewise passed unanimously.

Each motion was presented and approved without recorded dissent. No roll‑call tallies were read into the record during the meeting; the minutes record the actions as unanimous voice votes.

Ending: The district proceeded from these approvals to superintendent comments; none of the motions on the record required further immediate board action at the meeting.","The Gates Chili Board approved the consent agenda and three separate resolutions — extra classroom activity funds (Q2), a new 10‑year capital reserve and a resolution authorizing issuance of procurement cards through ASBO — each by unanimous voice vote.",{"_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},6084029,"Finance committee reports perfect investment score, bus purchase plan linked to ballot proposition",287,1528000,1815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2924706-e4c5990f4db55b83a40559a92c37de1b&start=1528&end=1815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2924706-e4c5990f4db55b83a40559a92c37de1b/thumbnail_1528000.jpg","/articles/6084029/New-York/Finance-committee-reports-perfect-investment-score-bus-purchase-plan-linked-to-ballot-proposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084029-20f2b8261df9c1cfc018b7206fc4e84f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200536&Signature=ivM7MBOShSPssNNRf9O6P822LxpIRzr14nU-ob2ZsVMtnCdFAe0Zgvz4mWeYpYB75GSIHzmkdbu54XSXp10q7wB-KFb9nkQVUM~UrqnBhKGAYqGkA157~qCffEBGIgINJkXlA5rkV5PYP9QCzPxThUWJ~ihfjvUQ3Y8cPrH9fGD3X4xFzVaLCuk8asUX8jivt5F7b0Fq7yjxzxJdrYSLXIs28vqtuuNJ16Qy0wb3GB6kNNZb7tNw0-xT1ZHmmA0aZZW6~Pwqo8OV-~NKweRNW9lZXW1wCJuYSU5sFW-5H3WiwF-oKAZajvYViPXvzQvcGBJ2t89q8K7OgzMlQiA~ew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mitch Baldy, assistant superintendent for business, briefed the board on a March 24 Finance, Facilities and Audit Committee meeting that highlighted auditing priorities, investment performance and capital planning.

Baldy said the district received a perfect 100 score for its investment strategies and strategic liquidity — one of only two entities nationally to earn that score in the referenced review. He said the committee’s risk assessment will focus on purchasing and disbursements and that the district is appointing a new deputy claims auditor because of administrative restructuring.

Baldy described a planned bus purchase program that would be tied to a future proposition, which he said could save approximately $180,000 in debt issuance and interest costs over multiple years if approved. He also updated the board on the Building Brighter Futures and Future Ready projects, stakeholder meetings and the state review process for capital work.

Regarding operations and storage, Baldy said the district intends to install a small storage building outside the Gates Chili Performing Arts Center for music and theater equipment. He also said moving documents from Iron Mountain back to district storage could save about $30,000 per year.

Baldy reported continued advocacy with State Senator Joseph Cooney (referenced as Senator Cooney in the meeting) for aid related to a potential large solar project that could offset district energy costs; he said the district continues to pursue state approval and legislative support but did not provide final funding commitments.

Ending: The committee’s next steps include work on the risk assessment for purchasing and disbursements, identification of a deputy claims auditor, and continued stakeholder engagement and legislative outreach for capital and solar projects.","Assistant Superintendent for Business Mitch Baldy told the board the district received a top score for investment strategy, discussed a bus purchase plan tied to a future proposition, potential savings from bringing records in‑house and ongoing planning for solar and capital projects.",{"_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},6084034,"Gates Chili celebrates student athletes as district advances new stadiums and unified sports",1522,44000,1566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2924706-e4c5990f4db55b83a40559a92c37de1b&start=44&end=1566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2924706-e4c5990f4db55b83a40559a92c37de1b/thumbnail_44000.jpg","/articles/6084034/New-York/Gates-Chili-celebrates-student-athletes-as-district-advances-new-stadiums-and-unified-sports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084034-e00834da65a0d63d08f72eccf49d75a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200536&Signature=d7q6PMRm-~36qBL3loQuBDurjLCaFf9WKgTYBGaLsbipzwnE~T5r4WSBbKJ8PjLqhnjoLyql3lPoUBsf296zUwxo9il1Y2YbyXv-vF~4X2fp6ZGd9lMvuCq8dpOPcpzDzNBx2nnASXNMmWuT-1Y-XhS5~Rk8D56JWV4RYiTqyknFSvaIXdp60XwJYERsP6kJWyA~p6TJ-RaDwv-ykryec1OZ~K7OIaCsl615bDUizi3SmgvCeU-fGPAxGH3e-hYfnWxOHG3lp8FhYATzsHnj5fMyN3jDxFbBArndRM021l~WS5ZxJEmnPR9xqFDH5mFMO39CqMx75ac7GNxUj11qFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The district recognized Heidi Tran and Noah Leathercich for athletic achievement and heard an athletics report that outlined recent awards, participation trends and facility projects.

Heidi Tran, a multisport athlete who competes in diving and pole vault, will continue pole vaulting at Binghamton University and study pharmacology; Noah Leathercich, also a three‑sport athlete who qualified for national competition, plans to attend Roberts Wesleyan and study computer science. The recognitions were presented during the board’s GC Pride Awards segment.

The district athletic director told the board Gates Chili is down about 50 students participating in athletics this year and that staff will investigate where the shortfall lies. The director said scholar‑athlete recognitions shown to the board covered fall and winter seasons and cautioned that spring totals were not yet included.

Athletic highlights presented to the board included 52 student athletes receiving all‑county recognition across fall and winter sports, four students advancing to New York State track and field championships, and a Gates relay team that earned All‑American status at Nike Nationals. The director noted one individual, Luke Saint Clair, received a local player honor and is an underclassman expected back next season.

Unified sports participation has expanded, the director said, and Gates Chili has been an early host for Section 5 youth events. The district is exploring adding flag football to unified offerings.

On facilities, the director outlined plans for two new multiuse stadiums near Buffalo Road that will include fields for baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer, phys‑ed stations and spaces intended to allow meaningful outdoor skill training. The director said the projects are expected to improve practice space and enable the district to host more Section 5 events that currently draw large crowds.

The director also described a busy host schedule this year and said the district sometimes turns down events to avoid overtaxing staff and volunteers. He thanked local partners and volunteers for supporting sectional championship celebrations and singled out Chief Long for assistance with a celebratory procession.

Student speaker Heidi Tran described sectionals and states as team experiences that brought teammates closer and provided exposure to college competition and coaching.

Board members did not take formal action on athletics at the meeting. The director said summer leagues for basketball have been restored and a free girls’ basketball camp in February drew about 42 participants, run by the varsity team as instructors.

Ending: The board heard several forward‑looking items on athletics: staff will review the recent participation decline, the new stadiums remain planned near Buffalo Road, and district representatives said they will return with updates as projects and seasons progress.","Board recognized two student athletes and heard an athletics report highlighting sectional and national competition, a small drop in participation, growth in unified sports and plans for two new multiuse stadiums near Buffalo Road.","actionData","errors"]

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