Lake Placid Central School District public meetings in 2020
20 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met to review budget reports and personnel updates. The Board approved a specific capital project change order and several staff appointments.
- Approved change order SC-02 for $65,910.00
- Appointed Alexis Megliore as long-term teaching assistant at a per diem rate of $146.56
- Approved maternity leave request for Nicole Trainor from April 2, 2021, to May 31, 2021
- Reviewed budget and treasurer reports ending November 30, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on December 1, 2020, to approve several action items, including the district's emergency response plans, a new bus driver appointment, and winter sports coaching assignments. The board also held a public hearing on the district safety plan and received reports on the budget and treasurer's status.
- Approved Emergency Response Plans for the District, Elementary School, and Middle/High School
- Appointed Amberly Rounds as a 10-month (0.63 FTE) bus driver at $17.88/hour, effective Dec 2, 2020
- Approved winter coaches: Kevin Brousseau (alpine skiing) and William Frazer (nordic skiing)
- Approved one-year alpine ski merger with AuSable Valley Central School for 2020-21
- Approved budget calendar for 2021-22 school budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on personnel actions, including a sabbatical leave for a high school social studies teacher and the appointment of a long-term substitute. The board will also discuss capital project updates, hear reports on special education and an anti-racism statement, and consider several consent agenda items such as the external audit report and a records disposition schedule.
- Approval of sabbatical leave for Jeanette Duggan, social studies teacher, from Jan 25 to Jun 30, 2021
- Appointment of Michelle Minnoe as long-term social studies teacher for the remainder of 2020-21
- Acceptance of $3,059.90 donation from Adirondack Foundation for ukuleles and Gizmo virtual science resource
- Adoption of revised 2020-21 school calendar adding Parent Teacher Conference Day on Nov 24, 2020
- Discussion of capital project updates and multiple change orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including a retirement, a long-term teaching appointment, and a teaching assistant appointment, as well as special education placements. The board will also receive reports on the external audit, treasurer's report, budget status, and capital project updates, and will discuss a dashboard and board self-assessment.
- Accept retirement of kindergarten teacher Patricia Ulivia effective Dec 2, 2020
- Appoint Brianna Currier as long-term kindergarten teacher at $48,438 prorated
- Appoint Emily Dischner as long-term teaching assistant at $28,224
- Approve special education placements for 2020-21
- Receive external audit report and capital project change orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine items and discuss reports. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, appointing mentors, extending a teacher's maternity leave, and hiring a cross country coach. They will also hear reports on anti-racism efforts, succession planning, and a capital project update.
- Consent agenda includes approval of September 15, 2020 minutes
- Appointment of mentors for 2020-21 school year
- Maternity leave extension for Karyssa Merrihew, 9th grade ELA teacher, from Oct 13 to Nov 30, 2020
- Appointment of Mel Frazer as cross country coach for Fall 2020
- Capital project update and change orders discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education approved the allocation of approximately $1,300,000 in unspent 2019-20 general fund expenses to reserved accounts per Option 3. The board also approved the appointment of new board member Dan Cash, accepted a $4,000 donation from the Adirondack Foundation for the Lussi Family Scholarship, and approved an anti-bullying proclamation. Additionally, the board reviewed capital project status reports and change orders for the ongoing construction project.
- Approved transfer of ~$1,300,000 unspent 2019-20 general fund balance to reserved accounts (Option 3)
- Accepted $4,000 donation from Adirondack Foundation for the Lussi Family Scholarship
- Approved Anti-Bullying Proclamation and related policies
- Appointed Dan Cash as new Board member (replacing Jeffrey Brownell)
- Reviewed Capital Project Status Reports #11 and #12 and change orders EC-01, GC-14, and GC-15
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 1, 2020, starting with an executive session to discuss potential board candidates. The board will vote on appointing Dan Cash to fill a board vacancy, approve several personnel actions including teaching appointments and resignations, and adopt policies on attendance, school safety, and meal services. They will also discuss the reopening plan, fund balance allocation, and receive updates on the capital project.
- Appoint Dan Cash as Board of Education member, term September 1, 2020 through May 18, 2021
- Approve medical leave for teacher Patricia Uliva and appoint Brianna Currier as long-term kindergarten teacher at $48,438 prorated
- Appoint Fred Lesser as long-term special education teacher at $49,698 for 2020-2021
- Adopt policies 5100 (Attendance), 8130 (School Safety Plans), and 8520 (Free and Reduced Meal Services); policy 4765 removed from approval
- Accept resignations of teaching assistants Amy Cheney Seymour and Cheri Robinson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education will set the tax levy and approve tax warrants for the towns of Lake Placid and Wilmington, and will vote on a resolution to temporarily suspend district policies that conflict with COVID-19 executive orders and the reopening plan. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, an administrative position change, a maternity leave request, a typist appointment, updated board meeting dates, and special education services.
- Set tax levy and approve tax warrants for tax collection Sept 1-Nov 4, 2020
- Approve COVID-19 policy resolution suspending conflicting policies
- Change Dana Wood's title to Assistant Superintendent of Business, Finance and Support Services
- Approve Patricia Garrett as part-time typist at $20.22/hour ($7,360.08)
- Approve updated district calendar and board meeting dates 2020-21
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held its reorganizational meeting, swearing in newly elected members and electing officers for the 2020-2021 school year. The board approved a consent agenda covering appointments, designations, and contracts, and granted an unpaid leave of absence to a teacher.
- Elected Richard Preston as Board President and Daniel Marvin as Vice President
- Approved consent agenda including re-appointment of district officers (District Clerk, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Tax Collector)
- Approved bonding of personnel: District Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Tax Collector, Purchasing Agent at $1,000,000 each; Treasurer for Student Activities at $100,000
- Set school meal prices: Elementary and Middle/HS lunch at $2.60, breakfast at $1.90; adult lunch $4.30, breakfast $2.65
- Approved up to 4 attendees for NYSSBA Annual Convention at $515 per person plus travel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on June 17, 2020, via Zoom. They approved a consent agenda, entered executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract and evaluation, and took action on personnel matters including granting tenure to eight teachers and approving a contract addendum for Superintendent Roger Catania. The board also adopted the 2020-2021 budget voting results and approved various appointments and resignations.
- Approved contract addendum for Superintendent Roger Catania beginning July 1, 2020
- Granted tenure to eight teachers effective September 1, 2020
- Appointed Kaysie Kyler as health and physical education teacher at $49,619.00 salary
- Appointed Jacquelyn Boyea as teaching assistant at $27,474.00 salary
- Adopted 2020-2021 budget voting results
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on June 2, 2020, to approve personnel appointments, a new union contract, and an agreement with ORDA for use of the speed skating oval. The board also adopted an updated 2019-2020 school calendar and reviewed capital project updates and change orders.
- Approved probationary appointments for special education teachers Jennifer Tuggey ($60,210) and Emily McConvey ($47,419), and teaching assistant Nicole Trainor ($26,689)
- Approved maternity leave for ELA teacher Karyssa Merrihew and long-term substitute Kelsey Lair at $259.39 per diem
- Approved contract with Lake Placid Education Association for July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023
- Approved agreement with ORDA for use and occupancy of the James C. Sheffield 400-Meter Speed Skating Oval
- Adopted updated 2019-2020 school calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2020-21 budget. The agenda includes a budget booklet and a slide presentation, with time for questions. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the pandemic.
- Public hearing on 2020-21 budget
- Budget booklet and slide presentation provided
- Budget calendar for 2020-21 reviewed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school year budgets totaling $19,978,464, along with the associated ballot and property tax report card. The board also approved a $595,125 change order for additional auditorium work as part of the capital project. Personnel appointments, including two custodians, and several donations were also approved.
- Approved 2020-2021 budgets totaling $19,978,464
- Approved $595,125 auditorium change order
- Approved $46,722 donation for 8th grade DC trip
- Approved $8,000 donation for Reginald Clark Scholarship
- Approved sports mergers with Keene and Saranac Lake
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine items including consent agenda, personnel actions, and donations. The board will also consider approving the 2020-2021 budgets and a change order for the elementary school sign. The meeting includes public comment periods and an anticipated executive session to discuss negotiations.
- Accept $10,000 from Adirondack Foundation - SUN Fund for backpack program
- Accept $10,000 from Uihlein Foundation for backpack program
- Approve change order of $33,354 for Luck Brothers for Lake Placid Elementary School sign
- Approve 2020-2021 Administration, Program and Capital Budgets (amount not specified)
- Approve maternity leave extension for Kelly O'Reilly Wemette and appointment extension for Brianna Currier
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will discuss budget options for the 2020-21 school year and receive budget and treasurer's reports. The board is also voting on several action items, including approving the BOCES administrative budget, a girls' modified lacrosse sports merger, and various proclamations. The agenda includes a consent agenda with personnel and special education items, as well as a capital project update.
- Approval of BOCES administrative budget for 2020-21 in the amount of $2,540,107.00
- Discussion of 2020-21 budget options (attachment: Budget Options 2020-21.pdf)
- Approval of girls' modified lacrosse sports merger with Saranac Lake Central School for 2019-20
- Approval of teacher appointment amendment for Eric Dornbush (salary $50,523.00 prorated)
- Capital project update including asbestos report (positive) and change orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on March 31, 2020, to approve the 2020-2021 Administration, Program, and Capital Budgets. The board also accepted a $5,000 grant from the Adirondack Foundation/SUN Funding for food assistance to local families due to COVID-19. Additionally, the board voted to increase the annual tax levy for the E.M. Cooper Memorial Library from $14,250 to $14,820.
- Approval of Lake Placid Central School's 2020-2021 Administration, Program, and Capital Budgets
- Acceptance of $5,000 grant from Adirondack Foundation/SUN Funding for food for Lake Placid families
- Increase of E.M. Cooper Memorial Library annual tax levy from $14,250 to $14,820
- Appointment of Kelsey Nemec as 5th grade math teacher with a prorated salary of $48,609.00
- Acceptance of $2,251.70 donation from SL Rotary Foundation, Inc. for boys hockey trip reimbursement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board is holding a budget workshop for the 2020-21 school year. They will review the third draft of the budget, including estimates, details, and revenue projections, as well as property tax cap calculations. The meeting includes presentations and discussion of the proposed budget.
- Third draft of 2020-21 budget estimates and detail
- Property tax cap computation worksheet (third draft)
- Budget calendar for 2020-21
- Review of prior budget presentations from Feb. 4 and Feb. 18
- Discussion of proposed adjustments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 3, 2020, approving several action items including a bus lease proposition for the May 19 budget vote, personnel changes, and a Read Across America proclamation. The board also discussed a capital project update, sports mergers, and a memorandum of understanding with AdkAction. The meeting included an executive session to discuss tenure recommendations.
- Approved bus lease proposition: two 66-passenger buses, up to $39,000/year for 5 years, to appear on May 19, 2020 ballot
- Accepted retirement of custodian Royce Lawrence effective September 8, 2020
- Accepted resignation of Food Service Director Sean Bavis effective March 25, 2020
- Approved NEA's Read Across America proclamation for March 2020
- Discussed capital project update and change orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 18, 2020, preceded by a budget workshop. The board approved a consent agenda that included minutes, spring coaches, a substitute pay increase, the 2020-2021 school calendar, policy adoptions, a donation, and special education items. They also accepted a teacher resignation, approved a resolution supporting ORDA projects on school property, and received financial reports showing revenue of $17,408,609 and expenditures of $10,349,398.
- Approved spring 2020 coaches with stipends ranging from $3,442 to $4,863 for various sports.
- Approved substitute pay increases for 2020-2021, e.g., certified teacher short-term rate from $110 to $120 per day.
- Accepted resignation of elementary teacher Jessica Kelly, effective April 3, 2020.
- Adopted policies including 1741 Home School Students, 5605 Voter Registration for Students, 8130.1 Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and 8414.6 School Bus Idling.
- Accepted $2,067 donation from Adirondack Foundation for student AP fees, 5th grade theatre trip, and flexible seating.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District board met for a budget workshop on February 18, 2020, to review the 2020-21 budget year. The agenda was informational, with presentations and documents covering budget estimates, details, revenue, and property tax cap calculations. No decisions were recorded; the meeting was a working session to discuss the draft budget.
- Reviewed 2-18-20 budget estimates and budget detail documents for 2020-21
- Discussed property tax cap computation worksheets, including second draft tax levy increase
- Presented February 18th budget power point presentation
- Reviewed budget calendar for the 20-21 budget year
- Included BOCES information, enrollment and staffing, and transportation sections