Brighton Board approves agenda, minutes, policy updates, a food-service bid and gifts; routine reports accepted

At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Brighton Central School District Board of Education completed routine business including approvals of the meeting agenda, prior minutes, three second-read policies, a cooperative bid and a consent agenda.

Approval highlights:

- Agenda: Motion to approve the meeting agenda was moved by Karen and seconded by Clayton; chair called for favor and the motion carried by voice vote.

- Minutes: Motion to approve the Dec. 2 meeting minutes was moved by Susan, seconded by Carrie Lynn, and approved by voice vote.

- Second-read policies: The board approved Policy 3421 (Title IX/discrimination), Policy 7350 (time out and physical restraints) and Policy 7530 (child abuse and maltreatment). The board cited updates tied to New York State regulations.

- Bid: The board approved a cooperative bid for food service equipment repair, maintenance and installation (moved by Carrie Lynn; seconded by Clayton).

- Consent agenda: The consent agenda (personnel changes, committee on special education and preschool special education recommendations, and field trip approvals) was approved. The board also read and accepted gifts from the Brighton Education Fund: $300 to Andrea Yaman (STEAM Fest), $880 to Zachary Koch (second-grade science demonstration), and $1,600 to a TCMS counselor for snacks supporting a mentoring program.

- Financial report: The board approved the financial and treasurer's report (motion moved by Karen, seconded by Sue).

The meeting adjourned after announcing the next meeting, set for Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the district boardroom (TCMS site noted for January).