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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
Homer Central trustees authorized FFA students to travel Oct. 27Nov. 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.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Homer Central trustees approved the districts 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 safety committee reported May 27 that countywide radios are now in use across buildings and buses and that the district is updating response protocols and planning building changes under the Safe School by Design Act.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District audit committee reported a generally positive audit packet and suggested additional testing areas, including a recommended audit of concussion protocols and continued targeted testing areas highlighted by external auditors.
New York / School Districts / HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teachers and eighth-grade students told the Homer Central School District board about a WCNY-run Enterprise America simulation focused on financial literacy and civic readiness; students described jobs, voting, budgeting and real-world decision-making aspects of the exercise.