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Cornwall-Lebanon board approves multiple construction change orders, payments, superintendent contract and two student expulsions
Summary
The board unanimously approved a series of change orders and payments including a $92,365 paving contract and $5.6 million in renovation bills, ratified a five-year superintendent contract and voted to expel two students for violations of policy 227.
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District board approved a series of routine and major action items by unanimous votes during the meeting.
What passed: The board approved consent items (minutes, treasurer report) and multiple action items across building and grounds, finance and personnel. Key approvals included a ratified contract with Martin Paving Inc. for the Cornwall Elementary School traffic-pattern paving project in the amount of $92,365 and payment of Cedar Crest Camp and Renovation Fund bills totaling $5,609,061.86. The board also approved capital reserve fund bills of $24,995.20, food service fund bills of $904,391.81, and a transfer of $500,000 from the general fund to the capital reserve fund.
Superintendent contract: The board approved a five-year contract for the superintendent effective 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2031. Following the vote, Dr. Dimencic thanked the board and noted his 30 years with the district.
Student-discipline actions: The board found Cedar Crest High School students identified in the record as 252601 and 252602 in violation of controlled substance policy number 227 and approved motions to expel each student for up to one calendar year, but allowed the superintendent discretion to modify consequences. The board also directed the solicitor and administration to prepare written adjudications and provide explanations of appeal rights and options for continuing education for the students.
Voting: Most motions were moved, seconded and approved by a show-of-hands vote recorded as 7–0. Where specific movers or seconders were not identified in the transcript, motions were recorded as moved, seconded and carried 7–0.
Why it matters: The large payment for renovation and the transfer of fund balances reflect ongoing capital work at Cedar Crest High School and related facilities. The expulsions are formal disciplinary outcomes under district policy and will lead to written adjudications and notifications about appeal rights.
What the board did not do: The meeting did not include a debate that altered outcomes of the listed approvals; most items were presented and approved without extended discussion.
Next steps: The solicitor will prepare adjudications for the expelled students and the district will continue the projects and contract work as authorized by the approved payments and change orders.
