Board grants tenure to two teachers and approves three‑year safety advisor contract

The Fredonia Central School District Board approved two teacher tenure recommendations and a three‑year employment contract for Timothy Kalkenmeyer as school safety advisor at its Sept. 23 meeting.

The first tenure went to Kayla Sullivan in the speech and language disabilities area. Administrators and board members praised Sullivanfor "positive energy," collaboration and close student relationships; she told the board she loves coming to work. The board approved the recommendation by voice vote.

The board then approved a second tenure recommendation in health and physical education that administrators described as reflecting strong engagement and instructional practice. (The candidate's name is recorded in the meeting transcript.)

Separately, the board approved a three‑year employment contract for Timothy Kalkenmeyer to serve as school safety advisor. Administrators highlighted Kalkenmeyeras a former U.S. Marine and state trooper who connects with families and local partners. They said he is integral to district safety procedures and to outreach with local law enforcement.

The meeting transcript shows the safety contract dates as beginning Aug. 26, 2025, but lists an earlier end date that conflicts with that start year; administrators flagged the contract term in the meeting and the transcript includes that wording. The board approved the contract and praised Kalkenmeyerfor his community work and readiness to assist the district.

Next steps: administrators will finalize any remaining contract language and continue work on the district safety plan referenced at the meeting.