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Binghamton board approves routine minutes, several consent and certification resolutions; first readings scheduled on residency and safety policies
Summary
After public comment and presentations, the board approved minutes, a slate of C1'C13 and NC1'NC5 resolutions by roll-call, and recorded first reads for policies including resident-student tuition language and updated school safety/drill policies; meeting adjourned following superintendent updates.
Following public comment and presentations, the Binghamton City School District board on Nov. 19 approved routine business and advanced several policy items.
Minutes: The board approved the minutes of the Oct. 15, 2024 work session and regular meeting on a motion by Tim, seconded by Liza; the item passed by voice vote.
Resolutions: Under new business, the board moved C1 through C13 and approved them by roll call; the meeting record shows multiple board members answering "Yes" during the roll call. The board then approved NC1 through NC5 by roll call. The transcript records the roll-call sequence and affirmative votes, but individual tallies and recorded absences were read aloud in sequence rather than entered as a consolidated numeric tally in the public transcript.
Policy first reads: The board heard first reads on revised policy 71-32 (resident/nonresident students and tuition rates) and reiterated first reads on policy 56-81 (school safety plan) and 56-83 (evacuation, lockdown and emergency dismissal drills). The policy committee chair described a policy-review schedule through June and explained that most policy changes follow a three-read process before adoption.
Superintendent updates and adjournment: The superintendent reported on recent performances, participatory-budgeting projects, and upcoming dates (budget hearing Dec. 3, certification Dec. 10, board retreat Dec. 5). The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn made by Albert and seconded by Tim; voice vote recorded "Aye."
Ending: The board recorded approvals of routine agenda items and left policy reviews at the first-read stage for further consideration.
