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Votes at a glance: Shenendehowa study session approves equipment, capital change orders, staffing and labor ratification
Summary
At its Nov. 18 study session the board approved a $46,000 NERIC equipment purchase, two parking lot change orders for 5 Maxwell (68% building aid noted), staffing recommendations including a retirement, and ratification of a CSEA agreement; motions were passed by voice vote.
The Shenendehowa board handled several formal actions during its Nov. 18 study session. Key outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript are summarized below.
- NERIC equipment purchase (BOCES/NERIC): The board approved a $46,000 purchase for IMS equipment that had been delayed due to NERIC auditing. Motion moved and passed by voice vote.
- Capital project change orders (5 Maxwell parking): Two change orders to upgrade parking lot work for the 5 Maxwell renovation were presented and approved; presenters noted those parking improvements qualify for 68% state building aid.
- Staffing recommendations: The board approved staffing actions including a listed retirement (Karen Hoffman) and other routine hires/changes presented by HR; motion to approve staffing passed.
- CSEA ratification: The board approved a resolution ratifying a CSEA agreement; the board celebrated the negotiated outcome and passed the resolution.
- Tenure approvals: The board approved tenure recommendations for two employees (Susan Brockman and Jill Barker) presented earlier in the meeting.
- BOE vacancy process approval: The board approved the public appointment process and timeline to fill a board vacancy (see separate article for details).
All motions noted in the transcript were moved and approved by voice vote; the record in the study session does not include roll‑call tallies for the actions listed above.
