Cornwall Central board modifies suspension of student under Education Law 3214, allows conditional early return

Speaker 1, the presiding board member, read and the board approved a resolution modifying the superintendent's suspension of student number 10625, citing Education Law 3214. The resolution sets a 10-week suspension beginning Sept. 22, 2025, and ending Dec. 9, 2025, but allows the student to be eligible to return to Cornwall Central High School on Oct. 28, 2025, on a probationary basis if specified conditions are met.

The resolution lays out six conditions the student must satisfy to return early: (A) undergo a substance-abuse evaluation with a certified provider and provide proof of completion and cooperation to Principal Wilhelm; (B) complete and document 10 hours of community service with a reputable organization such as a library or food pantry; (C) refrain from any school-related disciplinary infractions while on probation; (D) continue attending the Choices program for alternative instruction and complete assigned work; (E) remain off district property and away from district-sponsored functions during the suspension unless permitted by Principal Wilhelm, the superintendent, or their designees (with permission to attend the Choices program); and (F) the parent waives the right to appeal to the state Commission of Education or by any other form.

The board also authorized the superintendent to inform the student’s parents of the decision. Speaker 1 read the resolution into the public record and then requested a motion to approve. The motion passed by the board with six votes in favor and one abstention; no roll-call of individual votes is given in the transcript.

The board’s action implements a formal modification under the cited Education Law and directs administrative follow-up — specifically, that the superintendent notify the parents and that school staff verify completion of the listed conditions before any probationary return to Cornwall Central High School.