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Board approves first-read policies, authorizes counsel for tax assessments and accepts $50,000 scholarship endowment
Summary
The board approved three first-read policies, a resolution authorizing a new law firm to act in 2024–25 tax assessment proceedings, and accepted a $50,000 endowment (Lorena McNarty Harper scholarship) to award $2,000 yearly to a senior headed to University of Rochester or Cornell.
At its Sept. 17 meeting at Council Rock, the Brighton Central School District Board approved routine business items including three first‑read policies, a resolution to authorize outside counsel for tax assessment proceedings and a $50,000 scholarship endowment.
The board voted to accept Policy 7150 (students' remote instruction), Policy 7540 (students' suicide) and Policy C (bylaws, regular board meetings and rules) as first reads; the motions were moved and seconded and the board recorded 'Aye' on each first read. The policies will return for further consideration at a future meeting.
Board members also approved a resolution authorizing the district’s new law firm to intervene in 2024–25 tax assessment (certiorari) proceedings on the district’s behalf. The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Karen and seconded by Eleanor; the board voted 'Aye.'
On the consent agenda the board approved multiple fundraising activities and accepted a $50,000 endowment to establish the Lorena McNarty Harper scholarship. The endowment will provide an annual $2,000 award to a senior who intends to enroll either at the University of Rochester or Cornell University. The consent agenda motion was moved by Esther and seconded by Sue and carried with an 'Aye' vote.
Other routine approvals at the meeting included the agenda and minutes; those motions were moved and seconded with verbal approval by the board.
