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Whitney Point board appoints superintendent, updates policies, approves reserves and authorizes bus bond
Summary
The board named Shannon Pitcherboya superintendent (term July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029), approved multiple policy updates and personnel appointments, funded reserves (up to $1.75M retirement reserve, $750K capital reserve) and authorized up to $841,201 in bonds to buy four buses.
The Whitney Point Central School District Board voted to appoint Shannon Pitcherboya as superintendent for a term running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, adopting an employment agreement the board president is authorized to sign. "I thank you for this opportunity," Pitcherboya said after the vote.
Trustees also approved a package of policy updates—drawing on Erie 1 templates and current federal and state guidance—to replace outdated 2009 language and align policies with IDEA and Section 504 requirements. The board approved multiple personnel actions, including probationary teacher appointments, and accepted routine donations and contracts.
Major fiscal actions: the board approved reserve transactions for the 2025–26 year, funding a retirement‑contribution reserve (A825) up to $1,750,000 and increasing the capital reserve (A879) up to $750,000, both sourced from the unassigned fund balance (A917). Board discussion referenced planning for a future capital project projected at about $28 million with a stated goal of zero tax impact.
Transportation finance: the board adopted a resolution authorizing purchase of two 71‑passenger diesel buses (not to exceed $416,500) and two 42‑passenger wheelchair‑accessible diesel buses (not to exceed $424,701), and authorized issuing serial bonds or bond anticipation notes up to $841,201 to finance the project. District staff noted bond counsel reviewed and provided the resolution language.
Other recorded outcomes: the clerk certified proposition results for district votes: Proposition 1 (budget) — yes 198, no 57, void 1 (total 255); Proposition 2 (school vehicles) — yes 195, no 58, void 3 (total 253); Proposition 3 (library) — yes 166, no 85, void 4 (total 251). The board also awarded a garbage/recycling contract (WP2026‑2027‑01) to Taylor Garbage of Vestal, NY, and approved routine bid awards and extensions.
Quotes and process notes: during the bond resolution discussion, district staff member Zach said, "I reached out to our bond attorney. They gave us this verbatim... and they now have the agreement," indicating legal review of resolution language. Most motions were approved by voice vote; where numeric tallies exist (propositions), the clerk read the counts into the record.
What’s next: several implementation steps were discussed (contract signings, capital‑project planning and budgeting); the board moved into executive session at the end of the meeting and reconvened only to adjourn.
