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Votes at a glance: board approves tuition increase, emergency transport extension and routine procurement
Summary
At the June 9 meeting the board approved the 2026–27 non-resident tuition rates, a second 31-day emergency transportation contract, trash and fuel contracts, approval of the external audit action plan, AED purchases, and release of 2026–27 purchase orders; several voice votes recorded at least one opposition.
The Fredonia Central School District Board took several routine actions during its June 9 meeting. Outcomes and key details follow. Recorded votes were voice votes; the transcript notes at least one board member voiced opposition to several motions, but roll-call tallies were not recorded in the public transcript.
1) Tuition rates for non-resident students (2026–27): The board approved a budget-to-budget increase of 3.61% as the basis for non-resident tuition. K–6 tuition was set to increase by $116 (new total $116) and Grades 7–12 to increase by $165 (new total $165) as outlined in the administration’s recommendation. The motion passed with one recorded opposition in the voice vote.
2) Emergency transportation contract (31-day extension): A second 31-day emergency transportation contract was approved to continue service for displaced families, consistent with state regulations that allow a second short-term extension before a full bid. Motion approved; one opposed voice recorded.
3) Trash removal bid (2026–27): The board awarded the trash-removal contract to Castellas at $35,540. Administration said it solicited 10–11 vendors and received one bid; the price represented about a 1% increase from the prior contract. Motion approved; one opposed voice recorded.
4) Gasoline and diesel bid awards (2026–27): The board approved fuel contracts with illustrated pricing of approximately $4.48 per gallon for gasoline and $4.51 per gallon for diesel; presenters referenced escalation/de-escalation clauses. Motion approved; one opposed voice recorded.
5) External audit and corrective action plan: The board approved the external audit report (originally presented Dec. 9, 2025) and specifically adopted the corrective action plan to satisfy state request that the plan be named in the resolution. Motion approved; one opposed voice recorded.
6) Purchase of two AEDs and supplies: The board authorized buying two replacement AED units (newer model to replace obsolete G3 units) and supplies not to exceed $3,700; administration noted supply-chain/back-order concerns for current models. Motion approved; one opposed voice recorded.
7) Release of purchase orders for 2026–27: The board authorized release of purchase orders to accommodate vendor timelines for the 2026–27 school year. Motion approved; one opposed voice recorded.
What this means: Most actions were routine administration recommendations approved by the board; several items had one voice of opposition recorded in the public transcript but there was no formal roll-call vote recorded in the transcript text. For implementation questions or detailed vote records, the district clerk’s official minutes provide the definitive record.
