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Board actions: minutes approved, retirements accepted, donations and resolutions passed
Summary
At the Jan. 28 meeting the board approved minutes from Dec. 17, accepted multiple retirements and personnel resolutions, and accepted a $12,500 donation toward the high school scoreboard; roll call votes were recorded for retirement and resolution blocks.
At its regular Jan. 28 meeting the Binghamton City School District Board of Education recorded several formal actions by roll call or voice vote.
Minutes: The board approved the minutes of the Dec. 17 work session and regular meeting. The motion to accept and approve the minutes was moved by Shontay (mover recorded in the minutes) and seconded by Albert; the clerk recorded the vote as unanimous.
Certified retirements (C series): The board accepted multiple certificated staff retirement notices effective primarily at the end of the 2024–25 school year. The C‑series retirement resolutions (C1–C19 as read aloud) were approved by roll call; board members recorded “Yes” votes (Miss Callahan, Miss Middleton, Dr. Pennell, Miss Turner, Mrs. Button and another stated yes vote in the transcript). The resolutions included retirements for long‑tenured staff such as Stephanie Collins, Michael Poorby, Loretta McClennan, David Springer and others; the board extended thanks and best wishes in the motion language.
Non‑certified retirements and memorial (NC series): The board accepted non‑certificated retirements (NC1–NC11) and recorded roll call approval. The NC block included a memorial resolution acknowledging the passing of Deborah Lustig, a longtime employees’ aide, which the board recorded in the non‑certified resolutions.
Certified stipend resolutions (CS series) and other personnel blocks were moved and approved by roll call, and the board adopted general resolutions (G series) including acceptance of a monetary donation. Notably, under G12 the board accepted a $12,500 donation from Visions Federal Credit Union toward a high‑school scoreboard and approved a related increase in the 2024–25 general fund appropriation to reflect the gift; the motion passed on recorded vote.
Procedures: Where roll call votes were taken the clerk announced votes in order (Miss Callahan, Miss Middleton, Doctor Pennell, Miss Turner, Mrs. Button and others) and the record shows votes recorded as “Yes” for the blocks passed during the meeting. The transcript records no failed motions during the meeting.
Why it matters: The board’s formal votes complete administrative housekeeping—approving minutes, processing personnel retirements, and accepting donations—that allow the district to proceed with payroll changes, recruitment for vacancies and capital funding adjustments tied to gifts.
What’s next: Personnel changes will be reflected in future staffing reports and the board will consider additional budget and policy items at its Feb. 25 meeting.
