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The review of pizza bids noted four vendors submitted proposals: Cottage Inn, Domino's, Jet's Pizza and Little Caesar's. Pricing submitted ranged from about $0.88 per slice to roughly $1.02 per slice. District staff conducted a blind taste test at North Farmington involving about 15 students and several board members; the deep-dish Jet's Pizza placed first in the tasting but was also the most expensive (about $1.02 per slice), while Little Caesar's whole-crust option scored well and quoted roughly $0.91 per slice. Staff said only three vendors submitted whole-grain-crust pricing.

Nutrition staff told the board the bid was structured to meet federal school nutrition guidelines while reflecting student preferences. Staff recommended awarding to two vendors and rotating which vendor serves each building (for example, alternating Jet's and Little Caesar's by week) so students have choice and the district can manage volume. The district also described the possibility of expanding pizza days beyond middle and high schools to K–12, but said that would be piloted first because elementary lunch periods are shorter and throughput is a concern.

On the serving-line item, staff presented a quote obtained through an existing Oakland Schools consortium bid. The recommended vendor, Stafford Smith, proposed a double hot-well serving line with a fruit-and-vegetable cold bar, serving counters and cashier station. The quoted price to deliver and remove existing equipment was $75,630. Staff said the work would be paid for from the Nutrition Services Fund, the quote is valid through June 13, and delivery is expected in the fall with installation completed ahead of the school year (staff estimated students would be served from the new line by September after a brief electrical/plumbing hookup).

Board members thanked students for participating in the taste test and raised operational questions. Board President Weems said student voice on meal choices was important. Board member Heinrich asked staff to pilot pizza in elementary settings before expanding K–12, citing concerns about meal-line throughput and short elementary lunch periods. No formal board action was taken; both items were presented as discussion items and will return to the board for formal approval with final contract and installation timelines.

Clarifying details: staff said four vendors submitted bids for pizza; three submitted whole-grain pricing; taste test included about 15 students; Jet's Pizza placed first in taste but was described as “a lot” (deep-dish) and potentially unsuitable for weekly service; Hillside serving-line quote is $75,630 and will be funded from the Nutrition Services Fund; the quote is valid through June 13 and delivery is expected in the fall.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FPS Board of Education Regular Meeting ~ May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 20 Farmington Public Schools Board of Education meeting, district nutrition staff reviewed bids for the 2025–26 pizza contract and presented a proposal to replace the serving line at Hillside Elementary.","taxTitle","Farmington Public School District, School Districts, New York","taxId",38520,"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},6230643,"Board approves AP Calculus curriculum materials and $13.99 million in expenditures",89,7534000,7623000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958&start=7534&end=7623","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958/thumbnail_7534000.jpg","/articles/6230643/New-York/Board-approves-AP-Calculus-curriculum-materials-and-1399-million-in-expenditures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230643-7a66c61d0f0a004639a75f86b14a57d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149170&Signature=B6RYP46M6noFMbCtZlfAwmJGioYhYFB6tsloOshe17BnvTOzeD2j1b8-2p0H93z~3goM46e73guRlJLcgqw80N~aolY95F1eWZC8xkX2o5tFgU0LYrfr4dMMWR1uPvxdSp~rJt0F5GRxDUN07IAbRpk0JxxmvBrYKuZ-zpHtLcKVX8hm3~2ugVWcOPh0JsRQudHIsGBnkpwTcfLJhoqkzUL0IXoyH27Q~~rTYhJBIzK2XsVAB2d-eAyv5GmtimkuahSSjuoAoWwtfA1BbHQ9B8L-j8Al2H4ChijkiEw8NdjDkIDMsv2qcgrkno-sIA08nls~MD1eKtZ1S4oAhrcsdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 20 meeting the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education approved the adoption of recommended AP Calculus instructional materials and ratified the district’s expenditure report.

Board member Walker moved and board member Heinrich supported the motion to adopt AP Calculus instructional resources from BFW High School Publishers at a total cost, including shipping and handling, of $36,662.22. The board took a roll-call vote and the motion passed.

The board also approved an expenditure report covering multiple funds. The treasurer moved (supported by Walker) an expenditures package dated May 20, 2025, that included:

- General Fund: $10,588,644
- General Fund athletics: $120,199
- 2020 Bond Fund (Capital projects): $853,585
- Nutrition Services Fund: $439,865
- Benefits Stabilization Fund: $1,991,099

Total: $13,993,392.

Both motions were approved by roll call. The board then approved a consent agenda with a late amendment to remove the policy committee meeting minutes from the packet for additional correction; the policy minutes will be returned for board approval at a future meeting after the correction is made.

Clarifying details: AP Calculus materials vendor: BFW High School Publishers; AP Calculus purchase amount $36,662.22; expenditure total $13,993,392 and fund breakdown as listed above; consent agenda amendment removed the policy committee minutes pending correction.","The Farmington Public Schools Board voted May 20 to adopt recommended AP Calculus instructional resources at a cost of $36,662.22 and approved an expenditure report totaling $13,993,392 covering general fund, athletics, capital projects, nutrition services and benefits stabilization funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230648,"Board announces 16 applicants for vacancy; public commenter asks whether anti-racist proclamation remains in effect",0,4648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958&start=4648&end=4648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958/thumbnail_4648000.jpg","/articles/6230648/New-York/Board-announces-16-applicants-for-vacancy-public-commenter-asks-whether-anti-racist-proclamation-remains-in-effect","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230648-e5a5588a06df1061e427f0c862d174e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149170&Signature=lnbv7QNjbUAnojCbE4YtpYBJXHR1m-iQMURr60a1jDisTfLZ5yP2HJFuuZpC0F3OiHJerQeTJuQOQAfn4Hj-bEI7duN-goSnNqnVoZssdpXhPFdM1FKy0~siA~kVDR8Cz7hdoCflu6XvKbFPRnAwu-rpI7scMFDVepfypUhDgVQxbxMu6HEu95pNhvypn4vKy0uofI2dcrPwWeCFLMkQy0K8Fhuc961GallEX2VaXLYBl-vRd90kDBsVA~8zNT0i3Xi5vDqXlCIIHnwIg5EpozTA~zr8C-VYIYR7b7AD07mo1lZlc9aD0I8PNwKewP~-OrDqSbqZkeAr~CUxKqa0TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 20 Farmington Public Schools Board meeting, Board President Weems announced the district has received 16 applications for a current board vacancy and said the board will schedule interviews over the next few weeks as it coordinates applicant and board availability.

President Weems said the board would determine whether interviews will be held across two, three or four days depending on availability and that the timeline would be communicated once logistics are set. The announcement followed a public-comment period in which a resident, identified in meeting remarks as Mr. Loveaway, questioned whether the board’s anti-racist proclamation remains in effect and raised concerns about “DEI” (diversity, equity and inclusion) being “morally ambiguous” and possibly risking federal funding. The commenter cited a Wall Street Journal piece and asked for a clear answer about the proclamation’s status.

President Weems replied that if the question is whether the board “remains committed to ensuring all students feel welcome and included,” the answer from the board leadership was yes. The board did not take formal action to rescind or modify the proclamation at the meeting; staff said they will continue to schedule interviews and proceed with the vacancy process.

Clarifying details: President Weems said 16 applications were received and that interviews will be scheduled in the coming weeks pending availability of applicants and board members; no vote on the proclamation occurred during the meeting.","Board President Weems said the board received 16 applications for a vacant seat and will schedule interviews over the coming weeks. During public comment, a resident asked whether the board's anti-racist proclamation remains in effect and raised concerns about DEI and federal funding; the board did not change the proclamation at the meeting.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230653,"IB students tell board Farmington program 'prepares you for college' and urges expansion",442,4946000,5388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958&start=4946&end=5388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958/thumbnail_4946000.jpg","/articles/6230653/New-York/IB-students-tell-board-Farmington-program-prepares-you-for-college-and-urges-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230653-feb5fba7eeb7d2b73a52ace52829c757/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149170&Signature=DQ16XLoyPGwefYxd5~J7zq0JXgrv1N~XX-wnjQhr-5oyCnK3zEbsgsYG1Vj4sErmNIqmZS-7SDG72k2Rt~jwGBZqcFjqu1GGQZ1EXzcddZIJL1hFzPqZWMXG3tSpZ7T2dSOtzH5CcTTq7fi6tnKb~2NMPKb0twqZzHqzIy9K6lnpzJpTnTqlUEmPSiyFdvGcM0Z9BaRaHwsHFo3F36XELL9CMEVozPR-QQ-AuD2P3c8OfZgtD~yHnLmF2FNjgb10awyXZZ3CRMzm3As3kYHVrUNwuQEj~jGgZCbdREMN4FIlHIrwAoR5WlWvu-6m1oKttV9p5CPaZMgVbcGturdh5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 20 Farmington Public Schools Board meeting, IB Coordinator Tim Russell and four student leaders from Farmington High School described how the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs have prepared seniors for college and urged the district to expand accelerated opportunities.

Tim Russell said the program’s leaders worked to make rigorous IB coursework more “palatable” and supportive for students. Student speakers — identified in the presentation as Tansil, Brandon Dale, Andy Haldida and Braden Shea — described specific benefits: enhanced time management, substantial improvement in academic writing through internal assessments (IAs) and college application essays, stronger critical thinking and a collaborative student culture that supports ambitious learners.

Students explained the difference between IB and other advanced classes. One student contrasted IB history with AP history: rather than quickly covering content, IB explored causes and effects in-depth, teaching students to “be a historian.” The senior cohort’s average GPA was cited by a presenter as 4.3, and students said many IB graduates report easier transitions to college because of the skills developed in the program.

Board members thanked the students and urged them to encourage peers to consider accelerated opportunities. President Weems and several trustees said the presentation underscored the district’s work to offer more challenging coursework and to expand acceleration opportunities into middle schools. The board invited the students to return for IB celebration events and recognized the program as a pipeline for advanced learning.

Clarifying details: students cited internal assessments (IAs), external IB exams and a reported senior-class average GPA of 4.3; staff said the district’s IB cohort is growing and that the district will continue to support the program and consider ways to introduce acceleration earlier in the pathway.","Four student leaders and the IB coordinator told the board the International Baccalaureate diploma program improved their critical thinking, writing and time management and recommended making similarly rigorous opportunities more accessible; staff and board members praised the students and discussed expanding accelerated options.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6230658,"Farmington schools propose $78,430 purchase of music performance attire",322,6956000,7278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958&start=6956&end=7278","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442103-4169271e62d304cefd2a76e5d8890958/thumbnail_6956000.jpg","/articles/6230658/New-York/Farmington-schools-propose-78430-purchase-of-music-performance-attire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230658-d3eccdc29129e85fa961b8f557569a55/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149170&Signature=fo5HZiJ6h7QMvBBcrIo3etRNXk~-Fzt3b8EGYi2Jtk1c4Iaz7Kr1UuOQuv9p4hnQB3pFdMy8fJAtBW31MCY-czt67~L-i~WPSQNYpjLlF0DGMwDYLIYkEuRh-XSVYcETSuR62tm3jFUiOGXj5ojzF5nNLtkg7Po5DPgOV6zp3XR23rZ8kBiaQlv-ZmnOqwfGYqcP25S1ooI1mWf~q8YRHKwJ3jTeDJyhdnTNIqHeOkKN3OpUSMlTaAIttaUOxohbDHSIH0LjhsmG8i9vcCms5pTikfcpdL99jJJUwxj~3yXLTWZcBWXip2ObllJgFeqTdki~8PLW1qe-h13yV3jm8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 20 Farmington Public Schools Board of Education meeting, district music staff and curriculum leaders presented a request to update performance attire for the district’s choir, orchestra and concert band programs.

Margaret Hendrickson, the district’s director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, and Jacob Trainz of the music department described a long-standing need to replace attire last purchased in the early 2000s. The district sought consortium pricing from Doolin Brothers and Company and provided two sets of uniforms to reflect the identity of Farmington High School and North Farmington High School. Staff described the total value of the quote as $78,430 (consortium pricing).

Staff told the board they selected slightly different dress styles for the two high schools so ensembles can be visually distinguished at competitions; tuxedo styling will be an all-black look with a long tie. Presenters also said projected program growth — including an added sixth-grade music expectation that will feed the high school programs — informed quantities ordered. Staff said they vetted quantities with boosters, parents and students to estimate sizes and stock levels.

Board members praised the music program’s growth and asked whether the vendor will continue to stock the selected styles if additional uniforms are needed later; presenters said the chosen styles are current standard and should be available for future purchases. Staff did not state a funding source during the presentation; no formal approval vote was taken and the proposal was presented as a discussion item to return with procurement details.

Clarifying details: quote total $78,430 (consortium pricing); vendor named Doolin Brothers and Company; distinct dress styles for Farmington High School and North Farmington High School, with an all-black tux option planned; staff expect program growth tied to middle-school music expansion.","District staff presented a request to buy tuxedos and dresses for choir, orchestra and concert band at Farmington High and North Farmington High. The vendor quote through a consortium totals $78,430; staff said program growth and distinct styles between schools drove the request. Funding source was not specified in the presentation.","actionData","errors"]

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