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Katherine Davis elected board president as Gates Chili board completes reorganizational business
Summary
At its July 1, 2026 reorganizational meeting, the Gates Chili Central School District Board of Education elected Katherine Davis president, approved officer and staff appointments and ratified multiple consent‑agenda items and employment terms, most by unanimous vote.
Katherine Davis was elected president of the Gates Chili Central School District Board of Education on July 1, 2026, after a roll‑call vote that recorded seven votes in favor, one abstention and one absence. Dr. Richards registered the lone abstention; the board then administered the oath of office to Davis.
The vote concluded a reorganizational meeting in which the board also swore in newly elected trustees Michelle Jennings and Adam Reinhardt and completed a slate of routine appointments for the 2026–27 school year. The board appointed Condisa Brown as district clerk (oath administered); Dr. Mitchell Ball was appointed and sworn in as superintendent of schools. Other appointments approved by unanimous vote included the district treasurer, deputy treasurer, claims auditor and deputy claims auditor.
Board members approved a series of consent‑agenda items and employment terms by voice vote or roll call. Among action items the board approved were the terms and conditions of employment for an elementary education lead effective June 29, 2026–June 30, 2027, and a tentative agreement with the school bus mechanics effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028. The board also approved probationary administrative appointments for Christine Smeen and Katherine P. in coordinator roles for student support services.
The election for vice president resulted in the selection of Tanya Serbinowski; she recited the oath of office for the 2026–27 year. Several routine authorizations, designations and appointment consent items (listed on the agenda) passed unanimously.
The meeting closed after a brief superintendent comment noting the date and holiday weekend and a unanimous motion to adjourn.
Actions at a glance: 1) Elect Katherine Davis as board president — outcome: approved (yes 7, abstain 1, absent 1). 2) Appoint Condisa Brown as district clerk — outcome: approved (unanimous). 3) Appoint Dr. Mitchell Ball as superintendent — outcome: approved (unanimous). 4) Approve tentative agreement with school bus mechanics (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028) — outcome: approved (unanimous). 5) Approve employment terms for elementary education lead (June 29, 2026–June 30, 2027) — outcome: approved (unanimous).
The board did not take votes on the public‑hearing items during the reorganizational portion; public hearings were held earlier in the meeting and then closed before returning to business.
