New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Homer Central School District board meeting the board approved minutes, warrants, the treasurer’s report, committee reports and several resolutions and accepted a $2,000 donation from the Brockway Foundation. Most motions passed with an 'aye' vote; one abstention was recorded when a member had missed the prior meeting.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board members discussed continuing limited livestreaming of meetings after noting low regular-view counts; consensus was to stop streaming routine meetings but keep livestreams for special meetings, budget nights and public hearings.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Homer Central School District board said it will move forward with two student board representatives and will add a regular student comment item near the start of meetings so students can give updates on school activities.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Homer Central School District officials said a new statewide ban on internet-enabled devices that takes effect January 2025 will require students to keep phones in lockers or cubbies; exceptions for medical needs will require doctor’s notes and enforcement will focus on insubordination rather than discipline for possession.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Homer Central board approved recommended personnel appointments submitted by the superintendent; the action passed by voice vote and no individual personnel details were read into the public record.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Homer Central trustees authorized FFA students to travel Oct. 27'Nov. 1; board clarified the trip is to a national convention in Indianapolis after initial agenda wording referenced the New York State FFA convention.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Homer Central School District board approved a first reading of Policy 73-16 governing internet-enabled devices during the school day and reviewed survey results that will inform implementation before an Aug. 1 adoption deadline.
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Homer Central administrators provided the board an updated punch list from contractor LeChase, reported remaining cosmetic items into the summer, and said phase 1 and phase 2 work is expected to be substantially complete before the next phase.
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Homer Central trustees approved the district's 2025 end-of-year financial resolution after confirming auditor adjustments were incorporated into year-end reports.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Homer Central School District Board of Education on May 27 approved a set of routine consent items — including a bus lease resolution, the 2025 internal audit plan and personnel appointments recommended by the superintendent — with one abstention recorded on a personnel motion.