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Board member Mister Swiatek introduced the topic and asked whether the board wished to consider the conversion; he said any further conversation involving contractual salary matters should be held in executive session. Board members noted the original TOSA position had been authorized on a two-year basis and had “sunsetted” at the end of that period. Board members also raised optics concerns, noting the district recently chose not to rehire some retirement positions and that converting a TOSA to an administrator could be perceived negatively by community members.

During open session the superintendent and other board members discussed comparative staffing at neighboring districts (Orchard Park, West Seneca, Lancaster and Williamsville) but the board did not resolve the issue in open session. The board decided to continue the conversation in executive session because the matter involves contractual salary and personnel details. A motion to adjourn to executive session for that purpose was moved by Miss McCordia, seconded by Missus Heffner, and approved by voice vote.

Board members asked district administrators to remain for the executive session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 15th, 2025 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Board members discussed converting a 10-month TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) role at Frontier Middle School into a 10-month assistant principal position and voted to adjourn to executive session to address contractual and salary matters.","taxTitle","FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",55368,"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},6550469,"Frontier Central declares emergency capital project after Blaisdell Elementary water main failure",176,427000,603000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5391667-c7b6458d0a65be5d8565026dbde28fd8&start=427&end=603","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5391667-c7b6458d0a65be5d8565026dbde28fd8/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6550469/New-York/Frontier-Central-declares-emergency-capital-project-after-Blaisdell-Elementary-water-main-failure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550469-c89d42cb71969f37a8a4b6ec2b134aaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450737&Signature=MIOD4FELaQ-cwY2u~~4QdBUlGwVLY86m7x42PvopIPRAjveDVV9O2OgUnpgapi3WQrGtP3tFMjdDKYfCRnG~RglL6fzPD4ZiNUmoOL~O4BmxVQRS~1do2w1OgogQtEv5hC-DinUYVBSP6pdUb0U1WHInsdID5HbunMhuBrY~NbLY8~WNZe2Kwxab4rUaKAv-cRPiytl7E3fAmwtvo76Ka1OKBlrvq6oqEoPJm2ZH1C4yFeRMPoIBfG1Lp6NYTjMKbcdNksPWodr~EC3qd4zXE-X-7edCU3Fv8c4nLjUHHyqZvmqbavhJy-6BEiRnQpbWvo~yxfraKrRZabHOPT4Wvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Frontier Central School District Board of Education on July 15, 2025 declared an emergency capital project in response to a sudden failure of the main water supply line at Blaisdell Elementary School.

In two related resolutions read into the record, the board first found the proposed emergency work to be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), determining it was not subject to environmental review. The board then adopted a resolution finding and declaring the existence of an emergency and authorizing the superintendent, the assistant superintendent for finance and operations and other appropriate district officials to work with the district architect to develop plans and specifications, solicit cost proposals/quotes/bids consistent with State Education Department guidance, and—where permitted—authorize the superintendent to enter contracts necessary to undertake and complete the emergency capital work as soon as reasonably practicable and in accordance with New York State law.

Board members discussed responsibility for the portion of the line that connects to the road. District officials said the county would only be involved at the connection point under the road; the portion within the school property is the district’s responsibility. The district reported that $125,000 was considered a ceiling estimate for the emergency work but that the figure was a conservative “high ceiling” to cover architecture, engineering, construction and emergency service costs. The district also said approximately $64,000 had already been spent on line work to isolate and secure the system.

District staff noted additional operational challenges: the damaged pipe sits about 9 feet deep, and there is an approximately 18-foot paved area that may need to be cut if the line cannot be pushed through, which would require subsequent repair of the pavement. Staff cautioned that other utilities could be encountered at depth near South Park, and the district said it had budgeted a cushion to address unforeseen utility conflicts.

The motion to adopt the SEQRA determination and the emergency project resolution were moved and seconded as read in the meeting; both motions were approved by voice vote.

District officials said they would begin coordinating the necessary work immediately after board authorization so repairs can be completed prior to the start of the school year.","The Board of Education declared an emergency capital project and authorized district officials to proceed after an unexpected failure of the Blaisdell Elementary School main water supply line; the board classified the action as a Type II under SEQRA and authorized staff to solicit and, where permitted, enter contracts to repair the line.",{"_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},6550474,"Frontier Central board approves contracts for high school reconstruction; board says project is on budget and ahead of schedule",361,62000,423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5391667-c7b6458d0a65be5d8565026dbde28fd8&start=62&end=423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5391667-c7b6458d0a65be5d8565026dbde28fd8/thumbnail_62000.jpg","/articles/6550474/New-York/Frontier-Central-board-approves-contracts-for-high-school-reconstruction-board-says-project-is-on-budget-and-ahead-of-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550474-17f5668908cdf420a460f735e010b81f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450737&Signature=LvAJsvcKXihl-PFfP~hmTA1oxZCpnt477G7Zg6ITIi6xulWou1Lr6pq~Qz6NsPvxQP341z3Dw6Fx1r1ZRI0~bPrB5VLMYumKFgvSAEvjkidgRH7q~s9Kf1d7rmA2ziIaLGz2MnLuSLaS6di~ezF9c7WW9iR0IYL9vpCd3b-Fvqn48o82Y6KO3Z5faOoWdBp7yzrsIvlj6B0dCRFTG-lOYDV5F9sUbsisUx79e4fom8HPcq5xsoYZKT5zUyV82mqZREpNleYZZqDFKK6v99LyWWycefHuxyr-Nzbyz2kgkvgC-oRJRdRDZJ7vocZLhHXdIuoe-wBMDNDg3Gzi8kOOnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Frontier Central School District Board of Education on July 15, 2025 voted to award contracts for phase 1 of its 2021 capital improvements project, which covers high school reconstruction work including the concession stand and athletic entrance. The board authorized the board president to execute the agreements on behalf of the district.

District materials presented at the meeting listed separate contracts for general trades, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work and referenced contract identifiers 161, 162, 164 and JOC-2024-16; bids were opened on June 24, 2025. The total bid amount as stated in the meeting packet was unclear in the live transcript and is not specified in this article.

Board members and district officials said the contracts align with the district’s earlier budget estimates and that work is proceeding ahead of schedule. District officials said the program may finish as much as a year earlier than the originally targeted window, which they said would lower project management and interest costs. The district also noted preliminary concept drawings exist for the performing arts center, which are planned for a subsequent phase of work.

Board members credited district staff, architects and construction managers for cost savings and schedule progress. The district reported that the new Falcon Center work will be performed largely by in-house staff, which the district described as yielding significant savings.

The motion to award the contracts was moved by Missus Heffner and seconded by Mister Corteier; the board voted in favor and the motion carried.

The board’s capital projects schedule and the upcoming performing arts center concept will be discussed in future board planning sessions.","The Frontier Central School District Board of Education approved awards for phase 1 of its 2021 high school reconstruction project, authorized the board president to sign contracts, and heard updates that the work is on track and may finish ahead of schedule.","actionData","errors"]

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Board discusses converting TOSA role to assistant principal at Frontier Middle School; moves to executive session

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Frontier Central board approves contracts for high school reconstruction; board says project is on budget and ahead of schedule