Port Jervis board approves consent agenda, personnel changes, calendar, curriculum purchases and MOA clarifications
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Summary
The Port Jervis board approved the consent agenda, multiple personnel appointments and retirements, the 2026–27 calendar, adoption of new math and science instructional materials, MOA clarifications for PJAP and PJTA, and a resolution affirming a §3214 student‑discipline decision; Jared Kamar was appointed assistant superintendent for instruction.
The Port Jervis City School District Board of Education handled a number of routine and substantive items during its regular meeting.
Consent and personnel: The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, committee on special‑education recommendations, a $1,000 donation and the Stephen Krol scholarship. Personnel actions approved included retirements (Lisa Krakowski, Krista Listener), resignations, leaves, appointments for provisional and probationary staff, increases in hours and substitute lists.
Calendar and elections: The board adopted the 2026–27 district calendar (187 student days) and approved a resolution designating the voter‑registration day for the May 19, 2026 school budget vote and board election; the administration also confirmed the budget‑vote schedule and polling locations.
Curriculum and materials: After presentations and review, the board approved purchase of the secondary math program 'Magna Math' and the Earth and Space Science program 'BioZone' for the district (cost and rating information included in packet materials).
Contracts and MOAs: The board approved clarifying language in the PJAP memorandum of agreement regarding accumulated sick days on retirement and amended the PJTA appendix to add bowling and gymnastics among the listed sports. All MOAs were described as technical cleanups.
Student‑discipline appeal and appointment: The board considered an appeal under Education Law §3214 related to a student‑discipline matter, affirmed the superintendent’s determination and directed the district clerk to notify parties. The board also appointed Jared Kamar as assistant superintendent for instruction (motion carried with one recorded abstention).
Votes: Most items were passed by voice vote after motions and seconds; specific roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the public transcript except where an abstention was noted for the appointment.
What this means: The meeting advanced administrative housekeeping (MOAs, policies) and formalized personnel and calendar decisions that set the schedule and staffing for the coming school year. The affirmed Education Law §3214 action reflects a concluded internal appeal process.