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Briarwood capital proposition: Finance staff described a maintenance-focused capital proposition to address roofing and mechanical/HVAC systems at Briarwood. The project budget presented was approximately $1,620,000 with a portion to be funded from the district’s capital reserve and the remainder through borrowing; the district described the plan as structured to avoid tax impact if revenue and reserve assumptions hold. The board approved the required State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) determination (presenter described it as a Type II action because the work is renovation/maintenance) and approved the ballot proposition resolution to appear in May.

Capital reserve proposition: Board members also approved a ballot proposition to authorize a district capital reserve with a $20,000,000 maximum over 10 years. Administrators said the reserve would allow the district to fund projects without creating direct, immediate tax impact and that existing reserves are approaching their authorization limits.

Legal notices and timing: The board approved the legal notice for the annual district election, budget hearing and related materials and discussed coordination with Monroe County Board of Elections about recent changes in election timing and machine deployment. Administrators said the county is introducing new voting machines with accessibility features and that district staff were coordinating public outreach and demonstrations.

Votes and next steps: The board recorded the approvals on the resolutions and legal notice and will proceed to place both propositions on the May ballot; administrators will post required legal notices and continue coordination with county elections staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 20, 2025 Board of Education Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved ballot resolutions for a Briarwood capital maintenance proposition and a $20 million capital reserve proposition to appear on the May district ballot, and authorized the legal notice for the annual district election and budget hearing.","taxTitle","WEST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38783,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6034987,"Board approves Financial Literacy course, AI policy and student trip; votes listed",193,3581000,3774000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd&start=3581&end=3774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd/thumbnail_3581000.jpg","/articles/6034987/New-York/Board-approves-Financial-Literacy-course-AI-policy-and-student-trip-votes-listed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6034987-8a109f22391cb30828c1f7dd9efb2054/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173521&Signature=E5LHtV2fx6AkY1Pw4UGVawNwOBRS9A6v1HrN4ePEWtm4PP89k3MyfE0BIQJZ-Ofw6fgvuSdtrzeQocOkYpbF1IWCn5sjn-NXY9bMYJ2VNWtpKI82TO1g1pKNZY1IajuM9-Ud7Ee7VALHltRsazD0ZVaUrgx~tGn84weJp~uMSm6zi0u4XPDl8Y-VrUIMg793a9ERxtqvMjydFBqFg3Zd1akpEP9llw~hXClGCf9S6jL4niLtNCgEtdaDUtOOu7beACDC~A4g6mvVArElIeeofdPaomwiou9GQrHC2s-WXVXuzMLQei5EpOz-OSsWmq1t~9C6IsgAKu-88Fcl2D5UTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Irondequoit Board of Education approved several education and policy items at its March 20 meeting, including a new high-school course, a district AI policy, and a weekend student trip.

Financial Literacy for All: The board approved a new curriculum proposal for a course called Financial Literacy for All and the administrators noted the course aligns with state requirements and the district’s intent to scale business/college-and-career offerings; approval was recorded as a formal resolution and adopted at the March 20 meeting.

Artificial Intelligence policy: The board approved new Policy 58.40 governing artificial intelligence in district contexts. Administrators said the policy provides guidance on responsible use by staff and students, anticipates future updates, and is consistent with similar policies being adopted by other districts.

DECA field trip: The board approved a field trip for six DECA students to attend nationals in Orlando April 26–30, 2025. Administrators said the district budgeted to support timely field trips that follow state competition results.

Votes at a glance (board-recorded outcomes from the March 20 meeting):
• Financial Literacy for All (new course): approved, vote recorded as in favor (board voice vote recorded in transcript as \"Motion carries 7–0\").
• Policy 58.40 (Artificial intelligence): approved, \"Motion carries 7–0\".
• DECA field trip to Orlando (April 26–30, 2025): approved, \"Motion carries 7–0\".

Why it matters: The course approval and staffing plans discussed earlier in the meeting are linked (administrators presented plans to expand a 0.6 business teacher to 1.0 FTE to support the curriculum). The AI policy establishes district expectations for technology use in classrooms and is likely to be revisited as tools evolve. The DECA trip follows standard competitive travel practice after state-level qualification.

Ending: Administrators said further operational details (scheduling for the new course, any policy training for staff on AI) will be handled through curriculum leadership and the Human Resources office; all three items were adopted at the March 20 meeting.","On March 20 the West Irondequoit Board approved a new high-school course 'Financial Literacy for All', a new artificial intelligence policy (58.40), and a DECA student field trip to Orlando; each was approved by the board in recorded votes.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6034992,"West Irondequoit RISE project 40% complete; $19M budget remains on track, district says",187,2172000,2359000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd&start=2172&end=2359","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd/thumbnail_2172000.jpg","/articles/6034992/New-York/West-Irondequoit-RISE-project-40-complete-19M-budget-remains-on-track-district-says","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6034992-77b2d51b45b956d0d6a801538272e8ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173521&Signature=BN9NtsrxR38bKNRpIk3ky~B19USFNeQ9dlGgX5DO~-1fQmrtTAIfZVg4NyWrIbRTtMTdzeeor3iq~QikG7AjFS~kjz5bXU8Db3oqYPUWI7k03HjhmNHhe-wVLqkzIFM0f85Ra07u8DtzExnRlDCm1fU80ItG-MAoH8RUoH2ytbb9M2-zz2bTWKaa0H1k25jRQQv2uPY~KEqcFaYL8z1yj-RWfm7tJGXhD-7kkXlHJFihlTauQYPV0E2Pby-Jqc3evv7Z1c7JIRNhkwFumQdB0Kb4iXguuMHo4nkOxDmfPRAu1dsXatE3nEJrzjTKDjufROmbY7B0q8wMXPE32lQXxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities and finance staff reported progress on the district’s RISE capital referendum projects at the March 20 board meeting, describing construction milestones, budget allocations and near-term risks.

What administrators said: Finance and facilities presenters said the RISE project carries a total budget of about $19,000,000. Contract awards totaled roughly $15.6 million; the district said it leveraged about $700,000 in federal stimulus funds tied to HVAC/filtration improvements and had set aside roughly $1.4 million for contingency. Presenters reported approximately $200,000 in change orders to date and said about $1.2 million of the contingency remains. Construction progress was described as roughly 40% complete.

Project scope and site work: Staff described active work at multiple campuses: a prefabricated metal building and lifts at the former Lakeview site for vehicle maintenance, library renovations and restroom demolition and replacement at Iroquois Middle School, interior door replacements and narrowed-window doors for safety at Dake Junior High, and demolition and foundation work to create a steel bridge link between the junior high and high school. Officials showed photos of steel framing, rough mechanical/electrical plumbing work, and progress in the Lakeview (DOS) building.

Financing and process notes: Presenters explained the budget breakdown includes a DASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) allocation as part of the financing plan and that long-term borrowing and federal stimulus funds were factored into the plan. They also described weekly on-site performance meetings and biweekly project-management checkpoints. Presenters said further unknowns are possible when opening older walls (library at Rogers was cited as one area where further unforeseen conditions could create change orders), but they characterized the budget position as strong and contingency as adequate for known risks.

Board questions: Board members asked about logistics such as crane timing and traffic flow during steel installation; presenters said heavy lifts would likely be scheduled to reduce disruption and that board members would be notified when to expect major deliveries and installations (opportunities for student and community engagement, such as beam-signing, were referenced).

Ending: The district reported steady progress, a manageable level of change orders so far, and continued oversight through weekly construction and finance check-ins. Administrators said they will continue to report monthly to the facilities planning committee and provide photos and schedule updates to the board.","District facilities staff updated the board on the $19 million RISE capital project, reporting roughly 40% construction completion, awarded contracts of about $15.6 million, federal funds for HVAC filtration and about $1.2 million of contingency remaining.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6034997,"West Irondequoit presents personnel proposals and benefit-driven budget pressures ahead of 2025–26 budget",776,2734000,3510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd&start=2734&end=3510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd/thumbnail_2734000.jpg","/articles/6034997/New-York/West-Irondequoit-presents-personnel-proposals-and-benefit-driven-budget-pressures-ahead-of-202526-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6034997-79ad59dd28523190f996646d1d6a576e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173521&Signature=elqob6jskrPLj58sGjf3ycS98LP5yd0Q0gIEU1Kntd7riNwYRkXPEXPgT2IE59VN5KHzHtsG9iBf4u66cVr-sqSCpNu4dKGBEiysSUmAfeHGJF9cFAwqQKozmlSiodAUyn8UM2z4MPzs-gc~DabFUTYzxvkBVnpJVhHM7t3wKq76izCa04yqf84cAX0wDDch~nRFx9V7LgOs3bPfRtWRwj35p8AuyrkwtDA7UX2pSxeVHxKgn2lCNHJzqawgHLxEmuI2JWygCmlQYQuWgAkbJTZYhX9xMy97~4wSaWvZ877ZR0bFdELqrGtYqH0SBH6OSymFElWK7auh5W3522a4Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Zachary Johnson and district administrators reviewed projected staffing needs and benefit cost pressures during the March 20 Board of Education meeting as part of 2025–26 budget preparations.

Why it matters: Salaries and benefits are the district’s largest expenditures; administrators said benefit cost increases — notably medical insurance — are a leading driver of the projected budget increase for 2025–26 and that personnel proposals will be tied to enrollment and student needs.

What administrators described: Assistant Superintendent/HR presenter Dr. Farrell and finance staffer Mr. Brennan summarized proposed personnel changes and the benefits picture. Key proposals discussed (presentation, not final board votes) included: increasing a 0.6 high-school business teacher to a full-time position to support a new financial-literacy course; adding a 0.5 English-as-new-language (ENL) teacher to support ELL students and to respond to demand at elementary and high-school levels; creation of an additional contact teacher stipend (proposal-dependent, under review to support either special education or technology); adding a freshman football team (stipend-based coach); transportation staffing to include a second head bus driver (full-time); special education additions including an extra kindergarten ICT section or a 12:1:1 section and two 6-hour teacher assistants; and adding 0.5 assistant principal allocations shared across South Lawn and Listwood schools to increase daily administrative coverage.

Financial context and benefits: Finance staff explained that benefits are a major budget driver. The district’s health-insurance costs are part of a regional self-insured plan and experienced an unusually large premium increase (presenters cited a 14% rate increase for the coming plan year). Administrators said projected salary costs and benefit costs together account for the majority of the operating budget and that benefits are forecast to rise substantially; the presentation reported benefits rising by roughly $2.8 million and salaries by about $2.1 million in the draft budget overview discussed at the meeting.

Board discussion and next steps: Board members asked detailed questions about class-size guardrails (the district applied an average cap of 25 in its planning), where added special-education sections would be placed, possible impacts on Rogers/South Lawn classroom space, and how stipend positions should be reported in FTE terms. Administrators said final staffing decisions will depend on enrollment confirmations, the outcome of the kindergarten census, the special-education continuum, and the result of budget workshops. No additional personnel hires beyond routine approvals were voted that night; the transcript records the separate personnel resolution for routine hires, appointments and tenure recommendations presented as a consent-style item and approved by the board (see votes at a glance).

Ending: The district will continue budget workshops; administrators said they will return to the board with finalized staffing recommendations and detailed cost impacts as the budget development process continues.","District leaders outlined personnel proposals tied to enrollment, rising healthcare costs and benefits, and potential new positions including assistant principals, ENL staff, and a second head bus driver; financial presenters warned benefits are the largest budget driver.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6035002,"Resident urges West Irondequoit to enforce Title IX protections, says athletes escape consequences",175,649000,824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd&start=649&end=824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5109913-9b67aeb611e9fc28d528b8437f923dbd/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6035002/New-York/Resident-urges-West-Irondequoit-to-enforce-Title-IX-protections-says-athletes-escape-consequences","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6035002-7d02ae46295c234945bdf8a2d84379f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173521&Signature=NxRb78MxobUz90NuF8WV~CDSFrWcDBpoXHvqukuqk2xaqT6StzxSL95-~pt-Ne4~kL8sdQD~wQqqni6NJ~fVD8ri14Yx9~6Cjl1rEY~kKG8x78VtRy5fILHqrlotqCj6kvYtn35fao7KWyHZu19AKRCeqKtBuiJi7mhc-Irvs2D72l0qATmS8T9loRV2hZGqr-w4CoLR5uITnCl7VAOjPPyr0S9DkUsdWBIu0y9hkgDpLRqNB8bdC3XBu24-HN-7dwBj6ERAlVR80KgP1QqIMFEjcEl0wHG32zezm8tbOrMvi0DMcmBKCp7SgIHFritRYWe1R1TL2E2~t~lK2LhDgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charles Traub, a community member, told the West Irondequoit Board of Education at its March 20 meeting that the district is failing to implement federal Title IX protections and does not have clear consequences for student-athlete misconduct.

Traub said the district’s athletic code of conduct “used to be available on your website” but that it was “vague when it came to punishment, sexual assault, bullying, harassment and other crimes.” He said victims are left without protections and perpetrators are sometimes still featured as athletes despite arrests or probation. “You can start by fully implementing Title IX provisions and creating a clear, transparent, and progressive athletic code of conduct,” Traub said.

Why it matters: Title IX requires schools that receive federal funds to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and assault and to take steps to protect victims and prevent retaliation. Community commenters framed the issue as one of student safety and policy clarity rather than a single incident.

What the board record shows: The public comment period in the March 20 meeting contained the Traub statement and one additional brief comment. The board did not take immediate formal action during that session; public comment was followed by the agenda items. No district response or formal investigation announcement was recorded on the transcript that night.

Missing details and district limits: Traub's remarks described a pattern of alleged inaction but did not identify specific cases, dates, or decisions by named administrators. The transcript does not record any district staff or board member offering details of ongoing Title IX investigations or specific revisions to the athletic code of conduct during the meeting. The number of alleged incidents, identities of students involved, and any prior disciplinary outcomes were not specified.

Next steps noted in meeting context: The board’s meeting proceeded to routine agenda items (minutes, financial reports, personnel approvals). The transcript does not show a formal board motion or referral at the March 20 meeting in direct response to the public comment. Community members who raised systemic concerns would likely need to follow up in writing or request an agenda item for a future meeting for the board or administration to respond formally.

Ending note: The March 20 statement brought Title IX and athletic discipline into the public record for the district; the transcript does not record any immediate changes or formal actions resulting from the comment.","At the March 20 West Irondequoit Board of Education meeting a community member said the district is failing to implement Title IX protections for victims of sexual assault and harassment and urged a clear, progressive athletic code of conduct.","actionData","errors"]

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