The Board of Education on Sept. 9 approved a set of formal district plans and financial resolutions required by the New York State Education Department. Assistant Superintendent White presented the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) for 2025–26, noting the DCIP follows state formatting for districts targeted for improvement. “I do recommend the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for 25‑26, also known as DCIP, for action by the board,” White said; the motion to approve was moved by Karen, seconded by Paul and passed unanimously.

School plans and financial items: The board also approved school comprehensive education plans for Kenmore West, Kenmore East, Franklin, Hoover, Holmes and Franklin L, on a motion moved by Leanne and seconded by Fred. Assistant Superintendent Morozko presented the district’s long‑range financial plan for 2026–27 and a resolution allocating reserve funds; both items were recommended for board action and were approved by unanimous vote.

Why it matters: The DCIP and school plans set targets and strategies required by the New York State Education Department for targeted improvement schools. The long‑range financial plan and reserve fund resolutions set the district’s fiscal framework for near‑term budgeting and fund balance use.

Supporting details: Assistant Superintendent White also summarized summer programs and enrollment: elementary summer program enrollment was about 169 (roughly 19 more than the prior year), middle school about 84 (2 fewer than prior year) and high school about 608 (24 fewer than prior year); the high school summer program awarded 426 course credits across participating students. Assistant Superintendent Morozko told the board the district’s audited financial statements were near complete and that auditors would present to the audit committee on Sept. 29 with a recommendation that the board approve the financial statements at the October meeting.

Discussion vs. decision: Each item—the DCIP, school comprehensive education plans, reserve fund resolution and long‑range financial plan—was presented as an action item and approved by the board in separate motions. The meeting record shows unanimous board approval for each motion.

Next steps: The district will publish school plans on its website and proceed with financial closeout and audit approval steps; the audit committee will review audit materials at the Sept. 29 meeting and bring final financial statements to the October board meeting for approval.