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At the meeting, an Indian Landing staff member told the board the group met twice monthly since October and prepared the video and presentations. \"They were very excited to come and present to you,\" the staff member said, describing student planning, classroom visits and script-writing that preceded filming.

Students who appear in the video described components of the program: school signs that remind students how to be \"partners\" in hallways and common spaces, the Roadshow (a start-of-year walkthrough to teach partner expectations), Connor's Pride tickets (positive-behavior recognition) and monthly assemblies where the school sings and recognizes \"Partner's Proud Moments.\" One student stated, \"Being a partner is all about being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind.\" Another explained the zones of regulation and how the school teaches students to identify and manage emotions.

The video also showcased student jobs at assemblies, ticket systems that lead to classroom prizes and a school-wide incentive that earns the entire building a reward when a ticket goal is met. The presentation emphasized student voice and choice: students wrote scripts and selected visuals for the video; some students chose not to appear on camera.

Board members praised the project. Board President Emily Roberts told the students and staff, \"We do miss having the children, so this is the closest that we can get right now.\" Board members described the video as evidence of student ownership of school culture.

No board action was required; the video was presented as a special report and the board thanked Indian Landing staff and students for the presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Penfield CSD Board of Education | 05/06/2025 Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Students from Indian Landing Elementary presented a student-produced video describing the school's \"Principals Partners\" program, highlighting student leadership, assemblies, behavior systems and peer supports; the board praised the student work.","taxTitle","PENFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38742,"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},6242223,"Penfield special education leaders report enrollment and program growth, add life-skills capacity",2712,4443000,7155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248052-6a20773f074cb788b12d606ccfd9e1dc&start=4443&end=7155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248052-6a20773f074cb788b12d606ccfd9e1dc/thumbnail_4443000.jpg","/articles/6242223/New-York/Penfield-special-education-leaders-report-enrollment-and-program-growth-add-life-skills-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242223-911d6b149bec1c0ef69cfdb983381809/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144129&Signature=bWmnkppmCb-LPw7P2IUnbmf8K2iLFc7ay-~Ydbnu7PUis30ajsgA9BWG-4DxoBmMwfm-0BB5dOW3ao9Hz9WuQlzopS41clEBevrWq-wbALwXSGUsHcEdHTHZGoyQ459vQvLijMyFzNPPdGLJO6VJbEf4CAfo7pQiW1mY3aY0tDJ0BcW~Rd12DSRdni22Dak5SETOmYO1A9Vx8vzQj1SDzW4UaBh8I2~lzz2Nmm195-ll-oOqADdm7HLOyjN6jc6S7ppFLiJDkXhgzj~rFM~zzZ~8f9Jr3cHCnSR2rWn78pLFEkklPR~yzbrLW9bJt~WL-1PyMdW-mvCL47WE499iqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 6 board meeting, the Penfield Central School District's special education leadership reviewed the district's continuum of services, professional development for staff and rising student counts across grade spans. Jamie Naple, director for specialized programming and supports, described program types from related services through integrated co-teaching and more restrictive special classes.

\"This goes from the top of the continuum from least restrictive to more restrictive opportunities for our students with disabilities,\" Naple said, explaining consultant-teacher services, integrated co-teaching (ICOT), resource-room instruction and district special-class placements including 12:1-1 and 12:1-3-1 life-skills classes.

The team reported enrollment changes during the 2024-25 year. As presented by Naple, K-5 special education counts rose from 204 at the start of the year to 219; grades 6-8 rose from 29 to 131; grades 9-12 rose from 174 to 184; out-of-district placements increased from 131 to 142. The district reported a total in-district special education population of about 534 and a grand total (including out-of-district students) near the mid-600s (figures presented by district staff).

Administrators said the district will add one additional 12:1-3-1 life-skills classroom because projected student need exceeds current capacity at the start of next year. \"We have 1 additional classroom that will be going into our 12 1 3 1 continuum,\" Naple said, and staff indicated they had already begun planning with the business office and human resources for implementation needs.

Special education administrators described professional learning they provided this year: co-facilitated training on co-teaching models, goal writing, specially designed instruction, data collection and progress monitoring, and staff planning time. Naple summarized feedback from educators: district leaders said teachers found the sessions thoughtfully planned and useful for planning IEP goals and instruction.

Mary Sapone (CSE/CPSE chair for Pre-K to Grade 1) described transition work from early intervention into preschool and from preschool into kindergarten, calling the transition planning a priority and saying she meets families in advance to set expectations. \"I do my best over this school year to prepare them for that,\" Sapone said, noting individualized visits and coordination with early-intervention providers.

Secondary administrators highlighted inclusion and vocational learning: Laura Fitch (Bay Trail middle school special education administrator) pointed to Best Buddies/Bean Buddies and community-building days; Melissa Phelps (high school special education administrator) described the life-centered education classroom (12:1-3-1) and routine community-based instruction such as monthly Wegmans trips. The high school also reported growth in supported transition planning and use of external agencies such as AccessVR and OPWDD to connect students and families with post-school services.

Board members asked about whether expanded in-district options have enabled movement from more-restrictive to less-restrictive settings. Naple and colleagues said the expanded continuum, including ICOT, has made it easier to keep students in or return them to less-restrictive placements and supports, while MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) and building-level data reviews provide consistent prereferral interventions.

Administrators asked the board to note ongoing work on data accuracy for state reporting, ESY (extended-school-year) planning, staffing and summer supports. They said some students returning from more-restrictive placements would receive district ESY services and mental-health supports to ensure a smooth transition. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the presentation was provided for board review and planning.","District special education administrators told the board the continuum of services has expanded, student counts rose across grade bands and planners are adding a 12:1-3 (life-skills) classroom in response to growing demand; the team outlined professional development and transition work.",{"_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},6242228,"Penfield board presents $128.6 million 2025-26 budget; vote set for May 20",2551,977000,3528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248052-6a20773f074cb788b12d606ccfd9e1dc&start=977&end=3528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248052-6a20773f074cb788b12d606ccfd9e1dc/thumbnail_977000.jpg","/articles/6242228/New-York/Penfield-board-presents-1286-million-2025-26-budget-vote-set-for-May-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242228-c77c68689fa29e268ee7ea40ee8974b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144129&Signature=gnTA~5HKn0MSIuzV2qRycUbiz9CGWYLbfhgsMy3ep4kcGw7~ZhtaDI4S9UBKlf-wjsSws2HUP6y9tx58OeVReNcAxNx6TS~NokKRIryu3pmBiC01PH6bPGUZpdd2mCJueg21C0jQT6747EVYiMawLqWBsXOuKfHANilwXcKz2InY5VCU1SSAbw9VT~JFMDPB4a4V9SKXA31Re9GTkADhO0P7tgKSs2wm45jpSZKuQFzVjYwtHRVyn5gz-wqFFbSax8W8hRYclVV0Au0TcUYsxBp5axDFXbLo1s01jpfSv78GnR-wVKZEdOUuM1C2Z9DZZIV707ewzZ9LowMHzr4Gag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Emily Roberts, president of the Penfield Central School District Board of Education, opened the district's May 6 budget hearing and told attendees \"the vote on the budget and for members of the Board of Education is in 2 weeks and not at this meeting.\" The hearing reviewed a proposed $128,625,535 general fund budget for 2025-26, which the board said represents a 7.47% increase over the current year.

Why it matters: The board emphasized the increase is driven largely by personnel and benefit costs tied to enrollment growth and state and market pressures, and the levy increase stays below the district's allowable local cap. Voters will decide the budget and two propositions at Penfield High School on Tuesday, May 20, with polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

District leaders said the budget adds staff to meet a rising student population (projected enrollment 4,711) and expanded services. \"Personnel drive school costs,\" said Dr. Driffill during the fiscal portion of the presentation, noting wages and benefits account for roughly three-quarters of the district's expenditures. The budget includes hiring plans that the district described as 11 new FTEs already added this year and a plan to add 5–6 more for 2025-26, including special education teachers, teacher assistants and security workers.

The board described several cost pressures: a 14.4% rise in 65+ medical premiums tied to changes in prescription coverage, a roughly 20% increase in workers' compensation premiums and a roughly 9% rise in employer retirement contributions. Debt service is projected at about $2.5 million; the district said state building aid covers a portion of that debt service.

On revenue, Penfield expects about 57% of funding from the property tax levy and roughly 36% from New York State education aid; the board highlighted a projected foundation-aid increase that helped reduce local burden. The proposed tax levy under the tax-cap formula will increase by 3.33% to approximately $72.9 million, below the district's maximum allowable levy of $73,764,170. The district said the levy increase would mean a change in town tax rates that would vary by municipality because of differing equalization rates.

The board walked through estimated local tax-rate changes by town under the proposal, showing Penfield's town rate moving to approximately $21.34 per $1,000 of assessed value (an increase of $0.78 per $1,000), while the \"true value\" tax rate (if all towns were fully equalized) would drop from $17.90 to $16.02. The presentation explained equalization and how town revaluations affect local tax rates.

The budget hearing noted uncertainty in final state aid because the state budget process had not been fully reconciled. The district said it budgeted based on the governor's executive proposal and the February 2025 aid runs available to school finance officials.

A second ballot proposition would authorize the purchase of 11 replacement buses (six large electric, four mini gas and one mini gas with a wheelchair lift) at an aggregate list cost of $3.5 million; the district expects to use its bus purchase reserve and to net rebates and subsequent state transportation aid that lower the local cost to about $567,000. Presenters said New York State's electric-bus incentive program (NISBIP) stacks with transportation aid and could produce net positive reserve impacts.

No formal vote on the budget was taken at the hearing; Roberts reminded voters to cast ballots in the May 20 election at the high school gym. \"This proposal continues the board's commitment to providing our students with an outstanding educational program and our residents with an outstanding value,\" she said at the close of the hearing.

Looking ahead: The board scheduled informational events and urged residents to attend or review posted materials; final adoption depends on the May 20 vote and any later state budget reconciliations.","At a May 6 budget hearing, the Penfield Central School District presented a $128,625,535 budget for 2025-26, a 7.47% increase that includes staff additions, rising benefits costs and a 3.33% tax-levy increase under the state\ttax-cap formula; the spending plan goes to voters on May 20.","actionData","errors"]

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Indian Landing students showcase "Principals Partners" program in board meeting video

Penfield special education leaders report enrollment and program growth, add life-skills capacity

Penfield board presents $128.6 million 2025-26 budget; vote set for May 20