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Superintendent reports federal funds release, weapons-detection review, cell-tower permit approval and Southwood bill awaiting signature
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Wicoff said previously frozen federal funds were released for New York State, updated the board on a weapons-detection system review (state recommends waiting to purchase), reported the zoning board approved a cell-tower special permit and said the Southwood property bill passed the legislature and is awaiting the governor's signature.
Superintendent Dr. Wicoff provided several administrative updates during her report. She said federal funds that had been frozen are now released for New York State and described the district's cautious planning approach should future freezes occur.
On safety infrastructure, she said the district has submitted weapons-detection documents to the state and that New York State reviewers recommended the district wait for state approval before purchasing equipment because buying prior to approval could leave the district responsible for the full cost. She also reported the zoning board of appeals unanimously approved the special permit needed to move forward with a proposed cell tower despite a small number of public opponents; next steps include finalizing safety and construction plans. Regarding the Southwood property, she said the bill passed both the state senate and assembly and is currently on the governor's desk pending signature; the town and district have agreed to start a lease once the bill is signed.
