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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Business Meeting

Board approves financial reports and OACES summer program authorization

The Rochester Board of Education approved the June 2026 Unaudited Financial Report and authorized $4,985 in additional pay for the Office of Adult & Career Education Services to oversee summer evening programming. The meeting included the approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from various advisory councils.

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4 Thursday, June 18, 2026 Business Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action.     File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject C. Roll Call Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural Roll Call:   Commissioner Simmons - Present Commissioner Maloy - Present Commissioner Feinman - Present Commissioner Griffin - Present Commissioner LeBron - Arrived at 6:53 PM via Teams Commissioner McCullough - Present Commissioner Santiago - Present File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject D. BOE Upcoming Events Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments July 2026 - BOE Upcoming Events.pptx (1,890 KB) 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject A. Approval of the Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Work Session Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Jacqueline Griffin 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject B. Approval of the Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Business Meeting Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Business Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Aug 28, 2025 - Business Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the August 28, 2025 Business Meeting Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Jacqueline Griffin 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject A. Student Advisory Council Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments June 2026 SLC Report (6.18.26).pdf (49 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject B. Parent Leadership Advisory Council Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject C. Bilingual Education Council Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments BEC 2025-26 End of Year Report (6.17.26).pdf (147 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject D. Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; matters leading to the appointment or removal of a particular corporation; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; matters leading to the appointment or removal of a particular corporation; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session at 6:23PM to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; matters leading to the appointment or removal of a particular corporation; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to come out of Executive Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:16 PM. Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Board Reports Subject A. Audit Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments BOE Audit Committee Report June 18 2026.pdf (165 KB) 5. Board Reports Subject B. Annual Medicaid Compliance Presentation Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Presentation File Attachments RCSD Medicaid Year-End BOE Presentation 6-18-2026 (Final)..pdf (5,003 KB) 5. Board Reports Subject C. Finance Report Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Report Recommended Action Motion to Approve the June 2026 Unaudited Financial Report File Attachments June 2026 Financial Report Package - May 2026 Data (6.16.26).pdf (3,185 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to Approve the June 2026 Unaudited Financial Report Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons No: Isaiah Santiago Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 5. Board Reports Subject D. President's Report [Verbal Report] Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 6. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Superintendent Rosser's Presentation Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information, Report File Attachments Superintendent Rosser's June 2026 Presentation.pdf (3,213 KB) 6. Superintendent's Report Subject B. Progress Monitoring Discussion - Goal 2 Interim B and C Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approve the June 2026 Goal 2 Interim B and C Progress Monitoring Report File Attachments Final Board of Education Goal 2 Interim B and C Monitoring Report (6.5.26).pdf (477 KB) Progress Monitoring Glossary updated 6_4_26 .pdf (199 KB) !FINALDRAFT_ Goals and Guardrail Progress Schedule (5.28.26).pdf (584 KB) Board Goals Dashboard 2025-2026.pdf (334 KB) 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject A. Motion to remove Resolution Nos. 2025-26: 649, 652-663, 666-679, 693, 701-706, 723, 734, 735, 737, and 744 from the Consent Agenda Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Remove Resolution Nos. 2025-26: 649, 652-663, 666-679, 693, 701-706, 723, 734, 735, 737, and 744 from the Consent Agenda and add to Section 8 for Academic Resolutions File Attachments Motion & Voting Remove Resolution Nos. 2025-26: 649, 652-663, 666-679, 693, 701-706, 723, 734, 735, 737, and 744 from the Consent Agenda and add to Section 8 for Academic Resolutions Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Camille Simmons No: Heather Feinman, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject B. Motion to remove Resolution No. 2025-26: 685 from the Consent Agenda Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Remove Resolution No. 2025-26: 685 from the Consent Agenda and add to Section 12 for Board of Education/Legal/Audit Resolutions File Attachments Motion & Voting Remove Resolution No. 2025-26: 685 from the Consent Agenda and add to Section 12 for Board of Education/Legal/Audit Resolutions Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject C. Additional Pay - Other Professional Work - Office of Adult & Career Education Services (OACES) (Resolution No. 2025-26: 637) Meeting Jun 18, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $4,985.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Employment Preparation Education Grant Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Other Professional Work - OACES Goals 2026-2031 Guardrail 2. The superintendent will not allow conditions that compromise the psychological or physical safety of students or staff. 2026-2031 Guardrail 1. The superintendent will not allow the selection or implementation of curriculum programs or practices that are not evidence-based or that result in inequitable opportunities for students. Resolved , that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified.  Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if necessary, in order to carry out the intent of this resolution.  If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by change to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.   Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Division Chief: Edward Mascadri Principal/Director: Lia Festenstein – Office of Adult & Career Education Services (OACES) Spending: $4,985 Certified Budget Line Balance: $4,985 Date: 4/13/26 Funding: Employment Preparation Education         Grant End Date: 6/30/27 Budget Code: F.43503.2340.5151.00SA432027.0031 Description: Other Professional Work - Summer Evening Programming Justification: As an indirect service to 100 students, the designated administrator will provide the high-level operational leadership and fiscal oversight necessary to manage the OACES summer evening programming. This role is responsible for the strategic coordination of a multi-disciplinary instructional team across English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) pathways.   The administrator was selected based on their New York State administrative certification and extensive expertise in OACES program design and state-funded grant requirements. The administrator on duty during evening school hours is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all program participants and staff. This includes managing facility access, overseeing emergency protocols, and maintaining a secure learning environment after traditional business hours. By providing this central point of accountability and site supervision, the administrator ensures that OACES remains compliant with safety standards while moving students referred by the Department of Social Services, RochesterWorks, and Refugee Resettlement Agencies toward their academic and employment goals.     Deliverable(s): Maintain 100% oversight of evening operations, ensuring the physical safety of students and staff and the security of the facility during all program hours. Orchestrate the staffing, scheduling, and deployment of i
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment

Board adopts $1.157B revised budget for 2026-27

The Rochester Board of Education held a special meeting to consider and adopt a revised budget estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year. After a budget presentation, the board voted 4-3 to approve Resolution No. 2025-26:761, reducing the total budget from $1,161,267,745 to $1,157,154,927 due to a $4,112,818 decrease in state aid. No executive session was held.

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4 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING - Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Discussion Items Subject A. Budget Presentation Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Type Presentation File Attachments June 16 Budget Presentation (2).pdf (1,401 KB) 3. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. Revised Budget Estimates (Resolution No. 2025-26: 761) Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,157,154,927.00 Recommended Action Approve and Adopt Revised Budget Estimates             Whereas, By Resolution No. 2025-26: 606, adopted on May 12, 2026, the  Board of Education (“Board”) of the Rochester City School District (“District”) approved and adopted Proposed Budget Estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, in the total amount of $1,161,267,745, and established that upon the approval of the State budget, a revised final draft budget that addresses the priorities of the Board, the District's academic, financial, and strategic plans shall be presented to the Board for deliberation and final adoption; and               Whereas, It is the recommendation of the Originator(s) stated below that the aforementioned Budget Estimate be amended as noted below (and as further described in the Executive Summary annexed to this Resolution); now therefore be it               Resolved, That, pursuant to Section 2576 of New York State Education Law, the amended Budget Estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, in the total amount of $1,157,154,927, be, and hereby is, approved and adopted.     5/12/26 adjustments 6/20/26         General Fund Revenue  State Aid  $827,256,838 ($4,112,818)  $823,144,020         Total Revenue (All Funds)  $1,161,267,745 ($4,112,818) $1,157,154,927         General Fund Appropriations       Compensation  $345,005,329 ($3,430,720)  $341,574,609         Benefits  $202,688,939 ($682,098)  $202,006,841         Total Appropriations (All Funds)  $1,161,267,745 ($4,112,818) $1,157,154,927     Originator(s):  Robert McDow File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve and Adopt Revised Budget Estimates Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons No: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Isaiah Santiago 4. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual, or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, or to receive the advice and counsel of the General Counsel. Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Type Action Recommended Action Recess into Executive Session There was no Executive Session. File Attachments 4. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Type Action Recommended Action Return into Open Session File Attachments 5. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of the 2026-27 Budget Amendment Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 7:29 PM. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Speaker Forum

Rochester Board of Education to host monthly public speaker forum

The Rochester Board of Education will hold a monthly Speaker Forum starting September 2025 to allow community input on district matters. The meeting on June 16, 2026, is a procedural session where the public may address the board.

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4 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Speaker Forum ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPEAKER FORUM 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community. In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, beginning September 2025, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted by the Board. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Speaker Forum Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Speakers Addressing the Board of Education Subject A. Speakers List This list reflects the names of anyone Speaking in person or Teams and who submitted comments in writing Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Speakers Comments File Attachments Speaker Comments June 16 2026 !.pdf (318 KB) Speaker Forum List and Comments - June 16, 2026 (Updated).pdf (160 KB)
Tue Jun 16, 2026

State Monitor Public Hearing

State Monitor hearing on 2026-2029 Academic and Financial Plan

The Rochester Board of Education held a public hearing to present the 2026-2029 Academic and Financial Plan. The plan was discussed as an information item, and no public speakers or written comments were submitted. The hearing also included procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

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4 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 State Monitor Public Hearing ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION State Monitor Public Hearing Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 5:30 p.m., immediately following the Speakers forum *** To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - State Monitor Public Hearing Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. 2026-2029 Academic and Financial Plan Subject A. 2026-2029 Academic and Financial Plan Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - State Monitor Public Hearing Type Information File Attachments Academic and Financial Plan 2026-27 Through 2028-2029 - Presentation (5.28.26).pdf (3,015 KB) Draft Academic Improvement Plan and Financial Plan 2026-2029 (5.27.26).pdf (1,538 KB) 3. Speakers List Subject A. Speakers and Written Comments Addressing the State Monitor 2026--2029 Academic and Financial Plan NO SPEAKERS OR COMMENTS Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - State Monitor Public Hearing Type Speakers Comments File Attachments 4. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - State Monitor Public Hearing Type Procedural File Attachments
Tue Jun 9, 2026

June 9, 2026 Work Session

Board moves several policies to next meeting

The Rochester Board of Education held a work session to discuss and vote on multiple policy items. The board approved forwarding several facility and student policies to the next business meeting and approved a policy review calendar.

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4 Tuesday, June 9, 2026 June 9, 2026 Work Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Work Session Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Board Discussion Items Subject A. Review of NYSSBA Policy Recommendations [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments NYSSBA Policy Update 2025-26 Second Installment - April 2026.pdf (5 KB) 2. Board Discussion Items Subject B. Multiple Policies Presentation [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation The following proposed policy items are slated for discussion and were postponed from the May 12, 2026 Work Session: Facilities Development Goals (7000) Facilities Development Plan (7000-E1) Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) Closure of School Buildings (7600)   The following proposed policy items are slated for discussion: Student Attendance and Withdrawal Policy (5100) [still under review by administration] Children & Families in Transition Under the McKinney-Vento Act (5110) Admission of Non-Resident Students (5152) Admission of Foreign Students (5152.1) Student Organizations & Programs (5210) File Attachments COMBINED Policy Update Presentation - Facilities + Students Part I 6.9.2026.pdf (1,157 KB) Policy Update Presentation - Facilities 5.12.2026.pdf (1,148 KB) 7000 Facilities Development Goals CLEAN COPY 5-7-26.pdf (101 KB) 7000 Facilities Development Goals (tracked changes 5-7-26).pdf (112 KB) 7000-E1 Facilities Development Plan (tracked changes 2-2-26).pdf (414 KB) 7010 Lead Safe Schools Policy CLEAN COPY 2-2-26.pdf (104 KB) 7010 Lead Safe Schools Policy (tracked changes 2-2-26).pdf (104 KB) 7050 Capital Planning for Shared Building Use CLEAN COPY 5-7-26.pdf (127 KB) 7050 Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (tracked changes 5-7-26).pdf (150 KB) 7500 Naming Facilities CLEAN COPY 4-27-26.pdf (120 KB) 7500 Naming Facilities (tracked changes 4-27-26).pdf (124 KB) 7600 Closure of School Buildings CLEAN COPY 4-20-26.pdf (111 KB) 7600 Closure of School Buildings (tracked changes 4-20-26).pdf (123 KB) 5110 Children & Families in Transition Under The McKinney-Vento Act CLEAN COPY 6-4-26.pdf (178 KB) 5110 Children & Families in Transition Under The McKinney-Vento Act (tracked changes 6-4-26).pdf (205 KB) 5152 Admission of Non-Resident Students CLEAN COPY 6-4-26.pdf (126 KB) 5152 Admission of Non-Resident Students (tracked changes 6-4-26).pdf (127 KB) 5152.1 Admission of Foreign Students CLEAN COPY 6-4-26.pdf (142 KB) 5152.1 Admission of Foreign Students (tracked changes 6-4-26).pdf (164 KB) 5210 Student Organizations & Programs CLEAN COPY 6-4-26.pdf (135 KB) 5210 Student Organizations & Programs (tracked changes 6-4-26).pdf (136 KB) 2. Board Discussion Items Subject C. Motion to Forward Facilities Development Goals (7000) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Facilities Development Goals (7000) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Facilities Development Goals (7000) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject D. Motion to Forward Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject E. Motion to Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject F. Motion to Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject G. Motion to Forward Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject H. Motion to Forward Closure of School Buildings (7600) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Closure of School Buildings (7600) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Closure of School Buildings (7600) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject I. Motion to Forward Student Attendance and Withdrawal Policy (5100) out of the Board Work Session [WITHDRAWN] Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Student Attendance and Withdrawal Policy (5100) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Withdraw Student Attendance and Withdrawal Policy (5100) to allow the administration more time for policy review Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject J. Motion to Forward Children & Families in Transition Under the McKinney-Vento Act (5110) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Children & Families in Transition Under the McKinney-Vento Act (5110) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Children & Families in Transition Under the McKinney-Vento Act (5110) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin 2. Board Discussion Items Subject K. Motion to Forward Admission of Non-Resident Students (5152) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Admission of Non-Resident Students (5152) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Admission of Non-Resident Students (5152) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin 2. Board Discussion Items Subject L. Motion to Forward Admission of Foreign Students (5152.1) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Admission of Foreign Students (5152.1) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Admission of Foreign Students (5152.1) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin 2. Board Discussion Items Subject M. Motion to Forward Student Organizations & Programs (5210) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Student Organizations & Programs (5210) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Student Organizations & Programs (5210) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin 2. Board Discussion Items Subject N. 2023-28 Board Policy Review Calendar & SOP Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Approve the 2023-28 Policy SOP & Review Calendar, excluding Policy 5605 File Attachments !Policy Review Calendar 2023-2028_Draft CLEAN COPY 5.19.2026.pdf (357 KB) !Policy Review Calendar 2023-2028_Draft (tracked changes 5.19.2026).pdf (424 KB) Policy Review Process 5.19.2026.pdf (295 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the 2023-28 Policy SOP & Review Calendar, excluding Policy 5605 Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin 2. Board Discussion Items Subject O. Board Self-Evaluation Meeting Jun 9, 2026 - June 9, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Move the Board Self-Evaluation to the June 18, 2026 Business Meeting for adoption File Attachments Board Self Evaluation for SOFG Implementation Tool.pdf (254 KB) RCSD Self Eval Retreat Activity 4.20.26.pdf (377 KB) Board Self Evaluation for SOFG Implementation - Maloy (6.4.26).pdf (261 KB) Board Self Evaluation for SOFG Implementation - McCullough (6.5.26).pdf (211 KB) Board Self Evaluation for SOFG Implementation - Simmons (6.6.26).pdf (261 KB) Motion & Voting Move the Board Self-Evaluation to the June 18, 2026 Business Meeting for adoption Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isa
Tue Jun 2, 2026

June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole

Audit committee approves 2026 audit plan and minutes

The Rochester City School District Audit Committee approved the minutes from a previous meeting and the 2026 Annual External Audit Plan. The group also discussed updates from the Office of the Auditor General and entered executive session.

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4 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole 131 W. Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 6:00 p.m. Central Office, 131 W. Broad Street Conference Room 3A/B *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Agenda: June 2, 2026 Audit COW Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Information File Attachments 2. Review and Acceptance of the Minutes Subject A. Review and Acceptance of the Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Audit COW Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Action, Minutes Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Motion to approve the Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Audit COW Minutes View Minutes for Dec 16, 2025 - December 16, 2025 Audit Committee Meeting of the W File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Minutes from the December 16, 2025 Audit COW Motion by Camille Simmons, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. External Audit Presentation Subject A. Drescher Malecki External Audit Plan Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Action, Information Recommended Action Motion to approve the 2026 Annual External Audit Plan Drescher & Malecki, the District's External Auditor will present the audit plan for the annual external financial audit. File Attachments DM Audit Plan 6.30.2026 - RCSD Final.pdf (172 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the 2026 Annual External Audit Plan Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Camille Simmons. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters of concern permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, or to receive the advice and counsel of the General Counsel. Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to enter Executive Session at 6:23 pm Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 4. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Action Recommended Action Return into Open Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return into Open Session at 6:47 pm Motion by Camille Simmons, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Office of Auditor General Update Subject A. Office Of Auditor General Updates Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Motion to accept the Special Education Follow-Up Report File Attachments 6. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the meeting File Attachments 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Subject A. Next Audit Committee Meeting: December 8, 2026 Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - June 2, 2026 Audit Committee Meeting of the Whole Type File Attachments
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions

Board approves special education programs and IT audit contract

The Rochester City School District Board of Education approved special education programs and services for the 2025-26 school year. The board also authorized a $170,000 contract for an Oracle ERP post-implementation audit and approved additional pay for central registrars to complete year-end processes.

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4 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 7:00 p.m., immediately following the Audit Committee Meeting *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may recess into executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of particular persons; matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; and/or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Recommended Action Convene into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters related to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of particular persons; matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; and/or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene into Executive Session (closed to the public) at 7:25 PM to discuss matters related to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of particular persons; matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; and/or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman, Isaiah Santiago 2. Executive Session Subject B. Return to Open Session Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Recommended Action Return to Open Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return to Open Session at 9:47 PM. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Heather Feinman 3. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. [To Be Considered In The June 2, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolution] CSE/CPSE Recommendations for Special Education Programs & Services 2025-26 (Resolution No. 2025-26: 553) Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Authorization for CSE/CPSE Recommendations for Special Education Programs & Services 2025-26 Goals 2026-2031 Goal 1 - Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS ELA assessment from 19% to 34% by June 2031. 2026-2031 Goal 3. Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS math assessment from 16% to 31% by 2031. 2026-2031 Guardrail 1. The superintendent will not allow the selection or implementation of curriculum programs or practices that are not evidence-based or that result in inequitable opportunities for students.        Whereas, pursuant to requirements described in Title 8 of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (8 NYCRR §§ 200.2(d);200.4(d), (e); 200.5(6), the board of education of each school district is required to:   • Review the recommendation of the committee on special education (“CSE”) and the committee on preschool special education (“CPSE”),   • Arrange for appropriate special education programs and services to be provided, and   • Provide notification of its action to parents and other constituencies in accordance with Education Law §§ 4402 and 4410; and        Whereas, the Board of Education (“Board”) of the Rochester City School District has received individual recommendations of the CSE, Sub-Committee on Special Education and CPSE and reviewed those recommendations, a copy of which is set forth in the Executive Summary annexed to this Resolution; therefore be it      Resolved, that the Board approves the aforementioned recommendations; and be it further      Resolved, that the Board hereby authorizes and directs the arrangement and provision of appropriate special education programs and services; and be it further      Resolved, that the Board hereby authorizes and directs the appropriate notifications pursuant to the requirements of the aforementioned Statutes. File Attachments Motion & Voting Authorization for CSE/CPSE Recommendations for Special Education Programs & Services 2025-26 Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Kareem Ba McCullough 3. Consideration of Resolutions Subject B. [To Be Considered In The June 2, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolution] Additional Pay-Other Professional Work at Accountability (Resolution No. 2025-26: 576) Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $13,016.30 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay-Other Professional Work at Accountability Goals 2026-2031 Guardrail 1. The superintendent will not allow the selection or implementation of curriculum programs or practices that are not evidence-based or that result in inequitable opportunities for students. Resolved , That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools of the Rochester City School District, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified .   Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board of Education authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services , if necessary , in order to carry out the intent of this resolution.  If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board of Education authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by change to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.         Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Chief: Edward Mascadri Principal/Director: Terri Orden (Office of Accountability) Spending: $13,016.30 Certified Budget Line Balance: $13,018 Date: 04/28/2026 Funding: General Funds Budget Code: A-77216-2810-5132-0000-0000 Description: Other Professional Work Justification: As an indirect service to all students in the Rochester City School District, central registrars will complete year end processes. Registrars will assist schools and programs in reviewing and finalizing report cards, transcripts, and student records. Deliverable(s): Registrars will ensure records for students are accurate and complete prior to the Information Management and Technology department completing their year-end processes in PowerSchool. Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday 8:00am – 3:00pm Name Date(s) To Be Worked Regularly Assigned School/Department & Position   Hours $/Hour     Rate Barrant, Darcy 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $87.66 1/200 Baxter, Rachel 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $62.40 1/200 Flesch, Annie 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $60.00 1/200 Foran, Elizabeth 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $70.82 1/200 Latragna, Michael 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $63.98 1/200 Lombard, Kimberly 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $91.90 1/200 McLaughlin, Amy 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $65.48 1/200 Michels, Kimberly 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $76.71 1/200 Occhino, Joseph 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $65.48 1/200 Piccarreto, Melissa 6/27/26-6/30/26 CO-Prgm Eff-Registrar 18 $78.71 1/200 File Attachments Motion & Voting Authorize Additional Pay-Other Professional Work at Accountability Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Consideration of Resolutions Subject C. Tenure(s (Resolution No. 2025-26: 608) [Tabled to the June 2, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions] Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Recommended Action Grant tenure to the person(s) listed below in the tenure area shown. Resolved, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the employee(s) certified as listed below, having satisfactorily completed his/her probationary service required under State Law and by the Board, is (are) granted tenure in the tenure area(s) listed below, effective on the date(s) indicated, subject to the condition that they each receive an APPR Rating that makes them eligible for tenure under New York Education Law 3012, after all appeals are exhausted; and be it further   Resolved, that this resolution be adopted with the express reservation of the power in the Board at any time to abolish these positions.           Name Certification Tenure Area Location Effective Date Ocasio, Lissette Social Worker Social Worker School No. 33 June 14, 2026 Dunn, Amanda School District Leader Director of Grants for Support and Enrichment Program Central Office June 27, 2026 Manuele-Turnquist, Christine School Building Leader Principal School No. 45 June 27, 2026 Holberton, Valerie School Administrator/Supervisor Principal School No. 35 July 1, 2026 Walker, Terrance Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Edison July 16, 2026                       Originator(s): Eric Jay Rosser, Christopher Miller       File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve as amended Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Consideration of Resolutions Subject D. Contract with Highstreet IT Solutions LLC for Oracle Post Implementation Audit (Resolution No. 2025-26: 613)[Table to Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolution] Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $170,000.00 Budgeted No Budget Source General Fund Recommended Action Authorize a contract with Highstreet IT Solutions LLC to perform an Oracle Post Implementation Audit WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Rochester City School District (District) is committed to transparency, accountability, and the responsible stewardship of public funds; and WHEREAS, the adoption and implementation of Oracle ERP has impacted District operations in a significant manner, and ongoing concerns have been raised by stakeholders regarding system performance, integration, and overall effectiveness; and WHEREAS, the Board directed the Superintendent to procure the services of a qualified, independent third-party firm to conduct a comprehensive audit to assess the adoption and implementation of Oracle ERP. Said procurement shall be  consistent with requirements of Contracting For Professional Services Policy 6741 and Authorization For Contracts Policy 6745, as recapped by Resolution No. 2025-26: 149, adopted on September 9, 2025; and WHEREAS , the Board, in an effort to manage cost, has limited the scope to the ERP adoption and implementation from 2021 to the present, covering System Adoption, p roject Management, Implementation Process, Impact on Operations, and Stakeholder Feedback; and therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, be and hereby is authorized to enter into an agreement with Highstreet IT Solutions LLC, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 530, McLean, VA, to provide an independent Post Implementation Evaluation of Oracle ERP, for the period June 1, 2026, or as soon thereafter as the Agreement is fully executed, through June 30, 2027, for a sum not to exceed One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00), contingent upon budget approprai
Thu May 28, 2026

Business Meeting

Board authorizes P-TECH Memorandum of Agreement with partners

The Rochester Board of Education will approve minutes from four recent meetings and adopt the May 2026 unaudited financial report. It will also vote on a consent agenda that authorizes a Memorandum of Agreement for the NYS P‑TECH program with Monroe Community College, Eastman Kodak Company, and the City of Rochester.

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4 Thursday, May 28, 2026 Business Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject C. Roll Call Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural Roll Call:   Commissioner Simmons - Present  Commissioner Maloy - Present  Commissioner Feinman - Present  Commissioner Griffin - Present  Commissioner LeBron - Present  Commissioner McCullough - Present  Commissioner Santiago - Present  File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject D. BOE Upcoming Events Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments June 2026 - BOE Upcoming Events.pdf (456 KB) 1. Call to Order Subject E. NYSSBA Recognition Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Recognition File Attachments 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject A. Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Speakers Forum Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Speakers Forum Minutes View Minutes for Apr 21, 2026 - Speakers Forum File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Speakers Forum Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject B. Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Minutes View Minutes for Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject C. Approval of the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Minutes View Minutes for Apr 21, 2026 - Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject D. Approval of the Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Business Meeting Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Business Meeting Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject E. Approval of the Minutes of the April 28, 2026 Budget Deliberation Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Budget Deliberation Minutes View Minutes for Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Budget Deliberation Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject A. Student Advisory Council Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject B. Bilingual Education Council Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments BEC May 2026 Board Report (5.28.26).pdf (116 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject C. Parent Leadership Advisory Council Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject D. Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene in Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment/employment status of specific individuals(s); collective negotiations; and/or pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment/employment status of specific individuals(s); collective negotiations; and/or pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session at 6:16 PM to discuss matters leading to the appointment/employment status of specific individuals(s); collective negotiations; and/or pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to come out of Executive Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to come out of Executive Session at 6:41 PM. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Board Reports Subject A. Audit Committee [No Report] Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 5. Board Reports Subject B. Finance Report Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Report Recommended Action Approve the May 2026 Unaudited Financial Report File Attachments May 2026 Financial Report Package - April 2026 Data.pdf (2,979 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the May 2026 Unaudited Financial Report Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Board Reports Subject C. President's Report [Verbal Report] Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 6. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Superintendent Rosser Presentation Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments Superintendent Rosser - May 2026 Presentation.pdf (3,619 KB) Arabic-Superintendent Rosser - May 2026 Presentation.pdf (4,620 KB) Somali-Superintendent Rosser - May 2026 Presentation.pdf (4,477 KB) Span-Superintendent Rosser - May 2026 Presentation.pdf (4,458 KB) 6. Superintendent's Report Subject B. Progress Monitoring Discussion - Goal 2 Interim A Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments Final Board of Education Goal 2 Interim A Monitoring Report Template.pdf (241 KB) Progress Monitoring Glossary .pdf (187 KB) !FINALDRAFT_ Goals and Guardrail Progress Schedule (linked).pdf (176 KB) 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject A. Memorandum of Agreement – NYS P-TECH Program (Resolution No. 2025-26: 554) Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budget Source Not Applicable Recommended Action Authorize Memorandum of Agreement – NYS P-TECH Program Goals 2026-2031 Goal 4. Increase the number of students earning five or more credits in 9th grade from 73% to 81% by June 2031.             Whereas, The New York State Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) Early College High School Program (the “Program”) is a public-private partnership that is funded through a State Education Department grant. The Program is designed to provide students with a seamless education from grades 9 through 14, allowing them to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost. The Program emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and includes partnerships with local businesses to enhance career readiness through internships and mentoring; and               Whereas, The Program has been in operation at t he Rochester City School District (“District”) since 2013. It is the recommendation of the Originator(s) stated below that the District continue the Program (as further described in the Executive Summary annexed to this Resolution) and, pursuant to Program requirements, enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with an Institution of Higher Education as well as Business / Employer / Industry Partners; therefore, be it               Resolved, That the Superintendent of Schools, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the following organizations, to proceed with the Program for the period July 1, 2026 , or as soon thereafter as the Agreement is fully executed, through June 30, 2031 , contingent upon the form and terms of the Agreement being approved by Counsel to the District:   Monroe Community College , 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY Eastman Kodak Company , 343 State Street, Rochester, NY City of Rochester , 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY     Funding: (Not applicable – no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Budget Code: (Not applicable – no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Certified Budget Line Balance: (Not applicable – no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Originator(s):  Casandra Wright, Edward Mascadri, Rita Gaston   File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Approve all items in the Consent Agenda Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject B. Other Professional Work (School Library System Support) (Resolution No. 2025-26: 555) Meeting May 28, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source N/A Recommended Acti
Tue May 19, 2026

Bellavista Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing

Rochester Board to hear Bellavista Charter School application

The Rochester City School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2026, to receive community input on a proposed new charter school. The hearing is required by state law and will provide comments to the New York State Education Department regarding Bellavista Charter School of the Arts.

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4 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Bellavista Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing Charter School Public Hearing ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order Subject A. Bellavista Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing Meeting May 19, 2026 - Bellavista Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing Type Information The Education Law subdivision 2857(1) and regulations of the Commissioner of Education 8 N.Y.C.R.R. § 119.4 require the Board to conduct a public hearing within 30 days of receipt of notice of an application for a new or revised charter school. The Board of Education of the Rochester City School District is conducting this public hearing regarding an application for a new charter school proposal intended for Bellavista Charter School of the Arts.  The purpose of this hearing is to gather community input to provide to the New York State Education Department. Bellavista Charter School of the Arts proposes to open August 2027 and would serve grades 7 and 8 in Year 1, with a total enrollment of 150 students. By Year 5, in the 2030–2031 school year, the school would expand to serve grades 7 through 12 and enroll 550 students. File Attachments 2. Speakers and Comments Subject A. Speakers List - This list reflects the names of anyone speaking in person or virtually and who submitted comments. Meeting May 19, 2026 - Bellavista Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing Type Speakers Comments File Attachments Speakers List and Comments - Bellavista Charter School of the Arts May 19, 2026.pdf (259 KB) Speaker Comments Bellavist Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing May 19 2026.pdf (235 KB) 3. Adjournment Subject A. Hearing Adjourned Meeting May 19, 2026 - Bellavista Charter School of the Arts Public Hearing Type Information File Attachments
Tue May 19, 2026

Speaker Forum

Board of Education holds Speaker Forum for public comment

The Rochester Board of Education is holding a Speaker Forum at 5:30 p.m. on May 19, 2026, for community members to address the board on matters under consideration. The meeting is procedural and consists solely of public comments, following Policy 2300. A list of speakers and written comments are attached as PDF files.

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4 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Speaker Forum ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPEAKER FORUM 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community. In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, beginning September 2025, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted by the Board. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Speaker Forum Meeting May 19, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Speakers Addressing the Board of Education Subject A. Speakers List This list reflects the names of anyone Speaking in person or Teams and who submitted comments in writing Meeting May 19, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type File Attachments Speaker Forum List and Comments - May 19, 2026.pdf (224 KB) Speaker Comments May 19 2026.pdf (449 KB)
Tue May 12, 2026

Special Meeting: Budget Adoption

Rochester school board to adopt $1.16B budget for 2026-27

The Rochester Board of Education is holding a special meeting to adopt the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The board will consider two budget resolutions totaling $1,161,267,745, with an amended version adjusting revenue sources. The meeting includes an executive session before the public portion.

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4 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Special Meeting: Budget Adoption ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING - Budget Adoption 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order Special Meeting for Budget Adoption: May 12, 2026 Meeting May 12, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Adoption Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, or removal of a particular person; matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law; and/or to receive the advice and counsel of the General Counsel. Meeting May 12, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Adoption Type Action Recommended Action Recess into Executive Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) at 6:02 PM to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, or removal of a particular person; matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law; and/or to receive the advice and counsel of the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons 2. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting May 12, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Adoption Type Action Recommended Action Return into Open Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return into Open Session at 6:21 PM Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Consideration of the RCSD 2026-27 Proposed Budget Subject A. 2026-27 Budget Review and Final Statements Meeting May 12, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Adoption Type Discussion File Attachments 4. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. Budget Adoption (Resolution No. 2025-26:606) Meeting May 12, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Adoption Type Action Dollar Amount $1,161,267,745.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source N/A Recommended Action Approve and adopt the proposed budget estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 5, Goal 5A - Operational Efficiency/Excellence - Submit a balance budget to the Board of Education. Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Rochester City School District, pursuant to Section 2576 of New York State Education Law, hereby approves and adopts the Proposed Budget Estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the total amount of $1,161,267,745 as follows:     Revenue           General Fund     City of Rochester  $           119,100,000   Local                 31,876,417   State               810,875,250   Federal                    4,030,477     Total General Fund  $           965,882,144         Special Aid Fund     Local  $             10,989,823   State                 58,174,708   Federal                 55,987,935     Total Special Aid Fund  $           125,152,466         School Food Service Fund     Local  $               2,056,053   State                       424,461   Federal                 23,413,430   Appropriated Fund Balance                       643,401     Total School Food Service Fund  $             26,537,345         Total Revenue All Funds  $       1,117,571,955         Appropriations           General Fund     Compensation  $           345,633,696   Benefits               193,490,977   Equipment                       791,119   Contractual               281,676,886   Supplies                 16,173,312   BOCES                 24,844,267   Debt Service & Interfund Transfers               103,271,887     Total General Fund  $           965,882,144         Special Aid Fund     Compensation  $             60,264,773   Benefits                 25,651,138   Equipment                          62,711   Contractual                 27,881,020   Supplies                    1,471,055   BOCES                    7,462,352   Indirect                    2,359,417     Total Special Aid Fund  $           125,152,466         School Food Service Fund     Compensation  $             10,022,260   Benefits                    4,580,058   Equipment                       108,000   Contractual                    1,055,558   Supplies                 10,769,469   BOCES                            2,000     Total School Food Service Fund  $             26,537,345         Total Appropriations All Funds  $       1,117,571,955                            And be it further Resolved, that to the extent any provision of a prior Resolution or Policy of the District is inconsistent with a provision of the said Proposed Budget Estimate, said prior Resolution or Policy provision will be deemed suspended for the 2026-27 fiscal year.     File Attachments 4. Consideration of Resolutions Subject B. Amended Budget Adoption (Resolution No. 2025-26:606) Meeting May 12, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Adoption Type Action Dollar Amount $1,161,267,745.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source N/A Recommended Action Approve and adopt the proposed budget estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year as amended Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 5, Goal 5A - Operational Efficiency/Excellence - Submit a balance budget to the Board of Education. Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Rochester City School District, pursuant to Section 2576 of New York State Education Law, hereby approves and adopts the Proposed Budget Estimate for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the total amount of $1,161,267,745 as follows:     Revenue           General Fund     City of Rochester $                  119,100,000   Local                 28,623,807   State               827,256,838   Federal                    4,530,477   Appropriated Fund Balance 23,800,000     Total General Fund $                1,003,311,122         Special Aid Fund     Local $                     15,109,603   State                 58,161,164   Federal                 59,669,101     Total Special Aid Fund $                   132,939,868         School Food Service Fund     Local $                       1,240,752   State                       424,461   Federal                 23,351,542     Total School Food Service Fund $                     25,016,755         Total Revenue All Funds $                1,161,267,745         Appropriations           General Fund     Compensation $                  345,005,329   Benefits               202,688,939   Equipment                       1,023,545   Contractual               313,356,078   Supplies                 13,461,209   BOCES        &nbs
Tue May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026 Work Session

Board approves $22.34M capital improvement plan for 2026-27

The Rochester Board of Education approved a $22.34 million Capital Improvement Program for 2026-27 and adopted decisions on long-term student suspension appeals. Several agenda items were moved to later meetings, including policy reviews and a resolution authorizing one-time payments to ASAR union members totaling $38,101.

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4 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Work Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION 6:45 p.m., immediately following the 2026-27 Budget Adoption Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:45 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Work Session Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Motion to adjust the May 12, 2026 Work Session Agenda Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Review agenda items 2a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 4c, 5a, and 5b with the remaining items addressed during the May 28, 2026, Business Meeting or June 9, 2026, Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Review agenda items 2a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 4c, 5a, and 5b with the remaining items addressed during the May 28, 2026, Business Meeting or June 9, 2026, Work Session Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 2. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. Suspension Appeals (Resolution 2025-26: 605) Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the decisions on the long-term suspension appeals indicated Whereas, the NYS Education Law 8 NYCRR § 100.2(l)(2)(i) requires that school districts adopt and enforce a code of conduct for the maintenance of order on school property and at school functions; and  Whereas, school districts may impose discipline for violations of their student disciplinary code, as long as it is proportionate to the severity of the offense involved; and Whereas, while NYS Education Law § 3214(3)(c)(1) requires the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a disciplinary hearing for a long-term suspension and determine the appropriate discipline, the law also allows a student to appeal the long-term suspension decision to the local school board; therefore be it     Resolved, that the Board of Education formally adopts the following decisions on the long-term suspension appeals indicated:    Hearing File Result 101 The decision of the Superintendent is reversed. The suspension and underlying records shall reflect a short-term suspension decision of 5 school days on the student’s cumulative record. The student shall return on May 13, 2026.   Originator(s): Charisma Travis File Attachments Motion & Voting Adopt the decisions on the long-term suspension appeals indicated Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Beatriz LeBron 2. Consideration of Resolutions Subject B. Capital Improvement Program for 2026-27 and Authorization of Funding (Resolution No. 2025-26: 607) Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Dollar Amount $22,340,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source New debt funding and Cash Capital Recommended Action Acceptance and approval of the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-27 and authorize the use of related funding sources Whereas, each year the Facilities Department prepares a Capital Improvement Program for the coming fiscal year with planning for four additional years; and   Whereas, for the 2026-27, the District proposes to undertake sixteen (16) specific projects, totaling $22,340,000; and   Whereas, the projects require the issuance of $16,690,000 in new debt funding and the use of $5,650,000 in District cash capital; therefore be it   Resolved, that the Board accept and approve the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-27 and authorize the use of related funding sources.     Funding: (Not applicable – no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Budget Code: (Not applicable – no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Certified Budget Line Balance: (Not applicable – no expenditure of funds authorized herein)   Originator(s): Jacob Scott, Tom Keysa File Attachments Motion & Voting Acceptance and approval of the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-27 and authorize the use of related funding sources Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Beatriz LeBron 3. Board Discussion Items Subject A. Review of NYSSBA Policy Recommendations [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments NYSSBA Policy Update 2025-26 Second Installment - April 2026.pdf (5 KB) 3. Board Discussion Items Subject B. "First Readings" Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The following proposed policy items attached are slated for First Readings:   Code of Conduct (1400) Code of Conduct (Abbreviated) (1400-E1) Appendix C - Due Process (1400-E2) File Attachments 1400 Code of Conduct Findings_Recommendations Overview 4.28.2026.pdf (494 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct CLEAN COPY 4-27-26.pdf (1,591 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct (tracked changes 4-27-26).pdf (1,700 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) CLEAN COPY 4-28-26.pdf (720 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) (tracked changes 4-28-26).pdf (727 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process CLEAN COPY 4-28-26.pdf (603 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process (tracked changes 4-28-26).pdf (610 KB) 3. Board Discussion Items Subject C. Motion to approve the Board Bulletin and Standard Operating Procedure [Moved to the May 28, 2026 Business Meeting] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Board Bulletin and Standard Operating Procedure File Attachments Roc BOE News Template 5.7.2026.pdf (1,763 KB) Bulletin SOP CLEAN COPY 5-7-2026.pdf (167 KB) Bulletin SOP (tracked changes 5-7-2026).pdf (182 KB) Motion & Voting 3. Board Discussion Items Subject D. Multiple Policies Presentation[Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation The following proposed policy items attached are slated for discussion: Facilities Development Goals (7000) ​​​​​​​Facilities Development Plan (7000-E1) Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) Closure of School Buildings (7600) File Attachments Policy Update Presentation - Facilities 5.12.2026.pdf (1,148 KB) 7000 Facilities Development Goals CLEAN COPY 5-7-26.pdf (101 KB) 7000 Facilities Development Goals (tracked changes 5-7-26).pdf (112 KB) 7000-E1 Facilities Development Plan (tracked changes 2-2-26).pdf (414 KB) 7010 Lead Safe Schools Policy CLEAN COPY 2-2-26.pdf (104 KB) 7010 Lead Safe Schools Policy (tracked changes 2-2-26).pdf (104 KB) 7050 Capital Planning for Shared Building Use CLEAN COPY 5-7-26.pdf (127 KB) 7050 Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (tracked changes 5-7-26).pdf (150 KB) 7500 Naming Facilities CLEAN COPY 4-27-26.pdf (120 KB) 7500 Naming Facilities (tracked changes 4-27-26).pdf (124 KB) 7600 Closure of School Buildings CLEAN COPY 4-20-26.pdf (111 KB) 7600 Closure of School Buildings (tracked changes 4-20-26).pdf (123 KB) 3. Board Discussion Items Subject E. Motion to Forward Facilities Development Goals (7000) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Facilities Development Goals (7000) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 3. Board Discussion Items Subject F. Motion to Forward Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 3. Board Discussion Items Subject G. Motion to Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 3. Board Discussion Items Subject H. Motion to Forward Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 3. Board Discussion Items Subject I. Motion to Forward Closure of School Buildings (7600) out of the Board Work Session [Moved to the June 9, 2026 Work Session] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Closure of School Buildings (7600) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 3. Board Discussion Items Subject J. Handbook Ad Hoc Committee [Moved to the May 28, 2026 Business Meeting] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type File Attachments 3. Board Discussion Items Subject K. Authorization of one-time payments during payroll transition. (Resolution No. 2025-26: 535) [TABLED TO THE MAY 12, 2026 WORK SESSION] [Moved to the May 28, 2026 Business Meeting] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Authorization of one-time payments during payroll transition. (ASAR) Background:   The District implemented a transition from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud systems during the 2025 fiscal year, representing a significant systemwide change impacting payroll, human capital, and financial operations.   During the transition period between June and October 2025, employees represented by the Association of Supervisors and Administrators of Rochester (ASAR) provided substantial additional support, including work performed beyond the regular workday, on evenings and weekends, to ensure continuity of operations.      Resolution:   Be it resolved that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to ensure payment, in accordance with the RCSD-ASAR collective bargaining agreement, for work performed during the Oracle transition period, through a one-time payment to the individuals listed below in the amounts set forth herein.    Name Payment Amount Brian Dyke $11,459 Michael Mahaney $21,409 Cerri Cupples $1,651 Peter Turney $2,060 Sam Cordaro $905 Michelle Watson $756 Kamara Caven $367 Shauna Sweet $394       Originator(s):  Eric Jay Rosser; Christopher Miller  File Attachments 4. Discussion Items: Academics Subject A. Third Quarter Academic and Financial Plan Report [Moved to the May 28, 2026 Business Meeting] Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type File Attachments FINAL_Quarter 3 Academic & Fiscal Plan Overview Presentation.pdf (4,530 KB) 4. Discussion Items: Academics Subject B. Resolution Review Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments May 2026 Academic and Summer School Resolutions (5.8.26).pdf (304 KB) 4. Discussion Items: Academics Subject C. Motion to Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments 5. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject A. Resolution Review Meeting May 12, 2026 - May 12, 2026 W
Tue May 5, 2026

Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions

Board approves agreement with Monroe County for Youth Risk Behavior Survey

The Rochester Board of Education met to consider resolutions and hold an executive session. The Board decided to authorize an agreement with the Monroe County Department of Public Health to administer a youth health-risk survey through June 30, 2028.

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4 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 7:30 p.m., immediately following the budget deliberation *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 7:30 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type File Attachments 2. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. Intermunicipal Agreement - Monroe County (Youth Risk Behavior Survey) (Resolution No. 2025-26: 552) Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Authorize Intermunicipal Agreement - Monroe County Whereas , the Monroe County Department of Public Health (the "County") and the District wish to collaborate to administer the Youth Risk Behavior Survey ("Survey") to identify and monitor health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth; and Whereas , the District seeks to utilize the resulting data to improve health education, school safety policies, and student support services; and Whereas , the disclosure of student data for this purpose is permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) research exception (34 CFR § 99.31(a)(6)) for organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies to improve instruction; and Whereas , the District is approving this collaborative effort as an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) pursuant to New York General Municipal Law Article 5-G; and Whereas , the District recognizes that while it is approving this as an IMA, certain elements of the survey administration may not strictly require such a designation, and the County may, following its own legal review, elect to execute the final instrument as either an IMA or a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA); and Whereas , in support of this collaboration, the County proposes to provide the following Program-related support and services at no cost to the District or students: Provision of a secure, anonymous electronic survey instrument; Technical assistance and orientation for District staff regarding survey administration; Data processing, analysis, and the generation of comprehensive aggregate reports; and Whereas , in support of this collaboration, the District proposes to provide the following Program-related support and services at no cost to the County: Administration of the survey to eligible students in accordance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA); Management of parental notification and "opt-out" processes; Supervision of survey administration and maintenance of accurate participation records; and Whereas , regardless of whether the final instrument is executed as an IMA or MOA, the parties shall execute a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) and a New York Education Law § 2-d Rider to ensure the protection of student data, including the implementation of a Data Security and Privacy Plan; Resolved , that the Superintendent, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) or, at the County’s discretion following legal review, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) along with a required Data Privacy Agreement (DPA), with Monroe County, Department of Public Health, 111 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY, for the administration and processing of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, through June 30, 2028, contingent upon the form and terms of the Agreement being approved by Counsel to the District and the District’s Data Privacy Officer. Funding: (Not applicable - no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Budget Code: (Not applicable - no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Certified Budget Line Balance: (Not applicable - no expenditure of funds authorized herein) Originator(s):  Kristin Swann File Attachments Motion & Voting Authorize Intermunicipal Agreement - Monroe County Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 3. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may recess in executive session to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual; matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; and/or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Recommended Action Convene into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual; matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; and/or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene into Executive Session (closed to the public) at 9:26 PM to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual; matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; and/or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 3. Executive Session Subject B. Return to Open Session Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Recommended Action Return to Open Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return to Open Session at 10:00 PM Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron 4. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting for the Consideration of Resolutions Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 10:00 PM. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron
Tue May 5, 2026

Third Budget Deliberation Session

Board discusses 2026‑27 school district budget in third deliberation session

The Rochester Board of Education held its third deliberation session on the proposed 2026‑27 budget, providing a Q&A forum between board members and district administration. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that carried unanimously. An announcement was made that the board will vote on adopting the budget at the next session on May 12.

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4 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Third Budget Deliberation Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION 2026-27 Third Budget Deliberation Session Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 6:00 p.m. *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order the Third Budget Deliberation Meeting May 5, 2026 - Third Budget Deliberation Session Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Deliberation Session Subject A. Third Deliberation on the 2026-27 Budget Meeting May 5, 2026 - Third Budget Deliberation Session Type Discussion Budget Deliberation Sessions: Q&A Between Board and Administration   Rochester City School District Budget Deliberation Sessions feature a discussion between the Board of Education and district administration regarding the  Proposed Budget  for the 2026-27 school year.  File Attachments Budget Deliberation - 5-5-26 (2).pdf (4,146 KB) 3. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting May 5, 2026 - Third Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 9:25 pm. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 3. Adjournment Subject B. Announcement of Next Budget Event: Tuesday May 12, Budget Adoption Meeting May 5, 2026 - Third Budget Deliberation Session Type Key 2026-27 Budget Dates and Documents October Tuesday, October 14 Budget Calendar presented to BOE Tuesday, October 28 Community budget forum at School No. 7 Thursday, October 30 Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar ( Amended calendar approved on 2/26 ) November Wednesday, November 5 Community Budget Forum at School No. 22 Thursday, November 20 Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process December Thursday, December 18 Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions January Tuesday, January 20 Governor's budget state aid run February Thursday, February 26 Superintendent’s budget presentation   March Monday, March 2 Balanced budget due to State Monitor Thursday, March 26 Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation Superintendent's presentation  |  State Monitor budget review presentation April Monday, April 6 First round questions due to the Superintendent Tuesday, April 7 Budget book available to the public and delivered to the Board Friday, April 10 First round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday , April 13 Second round of deliberation questions due to the Superintendent Tuesday, April 14 Board of Education budget deliberation session 1 Friday, April 17 Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday, April 20 Final questions due to the Superintendent  Tuesday, April 21 Public Budget Hearing Friday, April 24 Final round of answers due to BOE Wednesday, April 27 City Council Hearing on RCSD Budget Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education budget deliberation session 2   Thursday, April 30 Board of Education budget discussion May Tuesday, May 5 Board of Education budget deliberation session 3   Tuesday, May 12 Board of Education vote on adoption of the budget Wednesday, May 13 Publish Adopted Budget Book June Thursday, June 11 Joint Public Hearing Tuesday, June 16 City Council Budget Vote       File Attachments
Thu Apr 30, 2026

Special Meeting: Budget Discussion

RCSD board discusses 2026-27 budget and adjourns

The Rochester City School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the 2026-27 budget. The meeting included a recess into executive session and concluded with the adjournment of the meeting. The board announced the next budget deliberation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5.

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4 Thursday, April 30, 2026 Special Meeting: Budget Discussion ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING - Budget Adoption 4:00 p.m. Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order Special Meeting for Budget Discussion Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Discussion Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Discussion Items Subject A. 2026-27 Budget Discussions Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Discussion Type Discussion File Attachments Budget Deliberation - 4-30-26.pdf (4,998 KB) 3. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual, or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, or to receive the advice and counsel of the General Counsel. Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Discussion Type Action Recommended Action Recess into Executive Session There was no Executive Session. File Attachments 3. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Discussion Type Action Recommended Action Return into Open Session File Attachments 4. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Discussion Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 6:42 PM. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 4. Adjournment Subject B. Announcement of Next Budget Event: Tuesday May 5, Third Budget Deliberation Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - Special Meeting: Budget Discussion Type Key 2026-27 Budget Dates and Documents October Tuesday, October 14 Budget Calendar presented to BOE Tuesday, October 28 Community budget forum at School No. 7 Thursday, October 30 Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar ( Amended calendar approved on 2/26 ) November Wednesday, November 5 Community Budget Forum at School No. 22 Thursday, November 20 Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process December Thursday, December 18 Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions January Tuesday, January 20 Governor's budget state aid run February Thursday, February 26 Superintendent’s budget presentation   March Monday, March 2 Balanced budget due to State Monitor Thursday, March 26 Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation Superintendent's presentation  |  State Monitor budget review presentation April Monday, April 6 First round questions due to Superintendent Tuesday, April 7 Budget book available to public and delivered to the Board Friday, April 10 First round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday , April 13 Second round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent Tuesday, April 14 Board of Education budget deliberation session 1 Friday, April 17 Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday, April 20 Final questions due to Superintendent  Tuesday, April 21 Public Budget Hearing Friday, April 24 Final round of answers due to BOE Wednesday, April 27 City Council Hearing on RCSD Budget Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education budget deliberation session 2   Thursday, April 30 Board of Education budget discussions May Tuesday, May 5 Board of Education budget deliberation session 3   Tuesday, May 12 Board of Education vote on adoption of the budget Wednesday, May 13 Publish Adopted Budget Book June Thursday, June 11 Joint Public Hearing Tuesday, June 16 City Council Budget Vote     File Attachments
Tue Apr 28, 2026

Second Budget Deliberation Session

Board moves budget vote to May 12 and adds April 30 discussion session

The Rochester Board of Education held a second budget deliberation session to discuss the 2026-27 budget. The board voted to move the official budget adoption vote from May 5 to May 12 and scheduled an additional budget discussion meeting for April 30 at 4 p.m.

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4 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Second Budget Deliberation Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION 2026-27 First Budget Deliberation Session Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 6:00 p.m. *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order of the April 28, 2026 Second Budget Deliberation Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Deliberation Session Subject A. Opening Remarks and Explanation of Deliberation Process Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Information File Attachments 26-27 RCSD Budget Infographic - 4-28-26.pdf (680 KB) 2. Deliberation Session Subject B. Second Deliberation on the 2026-27 Budget Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Discussion   Rochester City School District Budget Deliberation Sessions feature a discussion between the Board of Education and district administration regarding the  Proposed Budget  for the 2026-27 school year. These discussions are organized into two rounds based on specific sections of the proposed budget book.  The second round of deliberation questions will be focused on the following areas:  Administrative Supports (pages 60-111) Follow-up Budget Questions File Attachments 2. Deliberation Session Subject C. Motion to move Board Budget Vote meeting from May 5, 2026 to May 12, 2026 Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Move Board Budget Vote meeting from May 5, 2026 to May 12, 2026 File Attachments Motion & Voting Move Board Budget Vote meeting from May 5, 2026 to May 12, 2026 Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Deliberation Session Subject D. Motion to amend the May 5, 2026 Budget Vote meeting to Budget Deliberation Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Amend the May 5, 2026 Budget Vote meeting to Budget Deliberation File Attachments Motion & Voting Amend the May 5, 2026 Budget Vote meeting to Budget Deliberation Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Deliberation Session Subject E. Motion to add a meeting for April 30, 2026 for Budget Discussion Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Add a meeting for April 30, 2026 for Budget Discussion File Attachments Motion & Voting Add a meeting for April 30, 2026 for Budget Discussion Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Deliberation Session Subject F. Motion to convene the Budget Discussion meeting on April 30, 2026 at 4pm Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Convene the Budget Discussion meeting on April 30, 2026 at 4pm File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene the Budget Discussion meeting on April 30, 2026 at 4pm Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Deliberation Session Subject G. 2026-27 Budget Calendar (Updated) Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Information File Attachments 2026-27 Budget Calendar (4.28.26).pdf (597 KB) 3. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 7:42pm Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Adjournment Subject B. Announcement of Next Budget Event: Thursday April 30, Special Meeting for Budget Discussions Meeting Apr 28, 2026 - Second Budget Deliberation Session Type Key 2026-27 Budget Dates and Documents October Tuesday, October 14 Budget Calendar presented to BOE Tuesday, October 28 Community budget forum at School No. 7 Thursday, October 30 Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar ( Amended calendar approved on 2/26 ) November Wednesday, November 5 Community Budget Forum at School No. 22 Thursday, November 20 Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process December Thursday, December 18 Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions January Tuesday, January 20 Governor's budget state aid run February Thursday, February 26 Superintendent’s budget presentation   March Monday, March 2 Balanced budget due to State Monitor Thursday, March 26 Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation Superintendent's presentation  |  State Monitor budget review presentation April Monday, April 6 First round questions due to Superintendent Tuesday, April 7 Budget book available to public and delivered to the Board Friday, April 10 First round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday , April 13 Second round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent Tuesday, April 14 Board of Education budget deliberation session 1 Friday, April 17 Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday, April 20 Final questions due to Superintendent  Tuesday, April 21 Public Budget Hearing Friday, April 24 Final round of answers due to BOE Wednesday, April 27 City Council Hearing on RCSD Budget Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education budget deliberation session 2 May Tuesday, May 5 Board of Education vote on adoption of the budget Wednesday, May 6 Publish Adopted Budget Book June Thursday, June 11 Joint Public Hearing Tuesday, June 16 City Council Budget Vote     File Attachments
Thu Apr 23, 2026

Business Meeting

Board approves consent agenda items including teacher professional development pay

The Rochester Board of Education approved minutes from recent meetings and a consent agenda of resolutions. The agenda included authorizing additional pay for teachers at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy No. 12 and Enrico Fermi School No. 17 to conduct professional development and benchmark assessments.

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4 Thursday, April 23, 2026 Business Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural Roll Call:   Commissioner Simmons - Present Commissioner Maloy - Present Commissioner Feinman - Present Commissioner Griffin - Present Commissioner LeBron - Arrived at 6:10 PM Commissioner McCullough - Present  Commissioner Santiago - Present (via Teams) File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject C. BOE Upcoming Events Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments May 2026 - BOE Upcoming Events (1).pdf (454 KB) 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject A. Approval of the Minutes of the March 26, 2026 Business Meeting Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the March 26, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the March 26, 2026 Business Meeting Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject B. Approval of the Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Work Session Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the April 7, 2026 Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the April 7, 2026 Work Session Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject C. Approval of the Minutes of the April 14, 2026 First Budget Deliberation Session Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 First Budget Deliberation Session Minutes View Minutes for Apr 14, 2026 - First Budget Deliberation Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 First Budget Deliberation Session Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject A. Student Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject B. Parent Leadership Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject C. Bilingual Education Council Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments BEC Board Report (2026 April).pdf (117 KB) BEC Statement Read to the Board - 2026 April 23.pdf (117 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject D. Special Education Parent Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; claims settlement; and/or to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; claims settlement; and/or to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session at 6:11pm to discuss matters leading to the appointment of a particular entity; claims settlement; and/or to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to come out of Executive Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:04 pm. Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Board Reports Subject A. Audit Committee [No Report] Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 5. Board Reports Subject B. Monthly Finance Report Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Report Recommended Action Approve the April 2026 Unaudited Financial Report, 3rd Quarter Student Activities Fund, and Quarterly Change Order Report File Attachments April Financial Report Package - March 2026 Data.pdf (4,072 KB) F1_3rd Qtr 25-26 SAF Report.pdf (62 KB) 22-23 Quarterly Report January-March 2026.pdf (1,800 KB) 23-24 Quarterly Report January-March 2026.pdf (3,720 KB) 24-25 Quarterly Report January-March 2026.pdf (1,981 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the April 2026 Unaudited Financial Report, 3rd Quarter Student Activities Fund, and Quarterly Change Order Report Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Board Reports Subject C. President's Report [Verbal Report] Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 6. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Superintendent Rosser's Presentation Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information, Report File Attachments Superintendent Rosser - April Board Presentation.pdf (2,726 KB) Arabic-Superintendent Rosser - April Board Presentation.pdf (2,910 KB) Somali-Superintendent Rosser - April Board Presentation.pdf (2,700 KB) Span-Superintendent Rosser - April Board Presentation.pdf (2,706 KB) 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject A. Additional Pay - Professional Development at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy No. 12 (Morien) (Resolution No. 2025-26: 503) Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $11,008.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Funds Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Professional Development at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy No. 12 Goals 2026-2031 Goal 1 - Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS ELA assessment from 19% to 34% by June 2031. Resolved, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified.  Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours, and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if necessary, in order to carry out the intent of this resolution.  If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by a change to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.   Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Chief: Rhonda Morien Principal/Director: Faith Hart (Anna Murray Douglass Academy School 12) Spending: $11,008 Certified Budget Line Balance:  $19,000 Date: 3/19/2026 Funding: General Fund Budget Code: A-11202-2070-5151-0000-0000  Description: Professional Development Justification: As an indirect service to students, the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics will help teachers shift the responsibility for thinking from the teacher to the student by restructuring classroom practices.  Instead of teachers demonstrating procedures and students copying them, the strategies in this book will provide teachers with tools to encourage students to actively solve problems, collaborate with their friends, and explain their reasoning.   As a team, we will use noncurricular tasks to build thinking habits in students.  Deliverable(s): As a result of this professional development, there will be increased  student confidence, l ess student mimicking, more student thinking, and i mproved results in assessments. Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2:15 – 3:15 pm Name Date(s) To Be Worked Regularly Assigned School/Department & Position Hours $/Hour Rate Adduci, Theresa 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Bennett, Amy 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Burry, Jacqueline 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Gillette, Kasey 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Kelly, Isaiah 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Kester, Lisa 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Klaver, Claudia 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Lovell, Mary K. 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   McCann, Jessica 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Miliam, Yunior 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Morales, Karen 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Peters, Jeremy 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Rodriguez, Rebecca 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Sambolin, Iris 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Sun, Brittany 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   Tuccio, Katie 4/27/26 – 5/24/26 AMDA - Teacher 16 $43   File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Approve all items in the consent agenda. Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject B. Additional Pay - Benchmark Assessments - Enrico Fermi, School No. 17 (Resolution No. 2025-26: 504) Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,806.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Title 1 1003 Basic Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Benchmark Assessments - Enrico Fermi, School No. 17 Goals 2026-2031 Goal 1 - Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS ELA assessment from 19% to 34% by June 2031. Resolved, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified.  Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if necessary, in order to carry out the intent of this resolution.  If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration t
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters

Board holds closed session to discuss personnel matter

This special meeting of the Rochester Board of Education was convened solely to discuss personnel matters. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to deliberate on the employment of a particular individual and to receive legal advice from the General Counsel. No public business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned immediately after the closed session.

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4 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 7:30 p.m., immediately following the Public Budget Hearing *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 7:30 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Type Action Recommended Action Call the Meeting to Order File Attachments 2. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may recess in executive session to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual, or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Type Action Recommended Action Convene into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual, or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene into Executive Session (closed to the public) at 8:44 PM to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular individual, or other matters permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law, and to receive the advice of the General Counsel. Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Executive Session Subject B. Return to Open Session Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Type Action Recommended Action Return to Open Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return to Open Session at 10:09 PM Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Meeting to Discuss Personnel Matters Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 10:09 PM Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Speakers Forum

Board hears community speakers at monthly Speaker Forum

The Rochester City School District Board of Education will hold its monthly Speaker Forum on April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3A/B, 131 West Broad Street. Community members will address the board and submit written comments for the board's consideration. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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4 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Speakers Forum ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPEAKER FORUM 5:30 p.m. Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community. In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, beginning September 2025, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted by the Board. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Speaker Forum Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Speakers Forum Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Speakers Addressing the Board of Education Subject A. Speakers List This list reflects the names of anyone Speaking in person or Teams and who submitted comments in writing Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Speakers Forum Type Procedural, Speakers Comments File Attachments Speakers Forum - List and Comments April 21, 2026.pdf (206 KB) Speakers Comments - April 21 2026.pdf (194 KB)
Tue Apr 21, 2026

2026-27 Public Budget Hearing

Public hearing on proposed 2026-27 school budget

The Rochester Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive feedback on the district's proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The draft budget, updated April 10, 2026, and a presentation by the superintendent and CFO are available. The hearing is limited to budget topics, with in-person and virtual participation options.

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4 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Public Budget Hearing Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 5:30 p.m., Immediately following the Speaker's Forum. *** To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. April 21, 2026 Public Budget Hearing Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type How to Participate The Rochester Board of Education will conduct a Public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.  During this hearing, the Board will welcome parents, students, staff, and community members to provide feedback on the District’s proposed budget for the 2026 – 27 school year. Please be advised that the only topic that may be addressed at the hearing is the 2026-27 budget.  Interested participants may email the Board of Education at  [email protected]  or call 585-262-8525 to by noon on Tuesday to sign up to speak. Participants may speak at the hearing virtually or in person and must state this preference at the time of sign-up. Virtual participants will be e-mailed a Teams link to enter the meeting proceedings prior to the hearing. Written comments may also be sent to the Board of Education e-mail address. The public may access the proposed Budget, State Monitor findings, and any budget amendments via the District’s website here  www.rcsdk12.org/budget . File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Proposed Budget for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type   2026-27 Draft Budget Book UPDATE (4/12/26): The draft budget and district profile for the 2026-27 school year, as submitted to the Board of Education and updated on April 10, 2026.    Superintendent's Budget Presentation Dr. Eric Rosser and CFO Robert McDow's presentation of the draft budget proposal for RCSD to the Rochester Board of Education.  As presented on February 26, 2026. |   Video File Attachments 2. Speakers List and Comments Subject A. Speakers List-This list reflects the names of anyone speaking in-person, virtually, or who submitted comments in writing. Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type Speakers Comments     File Attachments Public Budget Hearing- Speakers List and Comments April 21, 2026 Updated.pdf (254 KB) Speakers Comments - Public Budget Hearing April 21 2026 Updated.pdf (456 KB) 3. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene in executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of specific individual and/or to discuss matters of concern with the General Counsel. Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type Action Recommended Action Convene in Executive Session File Attachments 3. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type Action Recommended Action Return into Open Session File Attachments 4. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments 4. Adjournment Subject B. Announcement of Next Budget Event: Tuesday April 28, 2nd Budget Deliberation Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - 2026-27 Public Budget Hearing Type Key 2026-27 Budget Dates and Documents  October    Tuesday, October 14 Budget Calendar presented to BOE   Tuesday, October 28 Community budget forum at School No. 7   Thursday, October 30 Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar ( Amended calendar approved on 2/26 ) March     Monday, March 2 Balanced budget due to State Monitor   Thursday, March 26 Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation Superintendent's presentation  |  State Monitor budget review presentation November     Wednesday, November 5 Community Budget Forum at School No. 22   Thursday, November 20 Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process April     Monday, April 6 First round questions due to Superintendent   Tuesday, April 7 Budget book available to public and delivered to the Board   Friday, April 10 First round of deliberation answers due to BOE   Monday , April 13 Second round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent   Tuesday, April 14 Board of Education budget deliberation session 1   Friday, April 17 Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE   Monday, April 20 Final questions due to Superintendent    Tuesday, April 21 Public Budget Hearing   Friday, April 24 Final round of answers due to BOE   Wednesday, April 27 City Council Hearing on RCSD Budget   Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education budget deliberation session 2   December    Thursday, December 18 Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions May    Tuesday, May 5 Board of Education vote on adoption of the budge   Wednesday, May 6 Publish Adopted Budget Book   January    Tuesday, January 20 Governor's budget state aid run June    Thursday, June 11 Joint Public Hearing   Tuesday, June 16 City Council Budget Vote   February    Thursday, February 26 Superintendent’s budget presentation     File Attachments
Tue Apr 14, 2026

First Budget Deliberation Session

Board deliberates on 2026-27 budget in first session

The Rochester Board of Education holds its first budget deliberation session for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting may begin with executive session, followed by opening remarks and a Q&A between the board and administration on the proposed budget. The session concludes with adjournment and an announcement of the public budget hearing on April 21.

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4 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 First Budget Deliberation Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION 2026-27 First Budget Deliberation Session Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 6:00 p.m. *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Call to Order the First Budget Deliberation Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - First Budget Deliberation Session Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Deliberation Session Subject A. Opening Remarks and Explanation of Deliberation Process Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - First Budget Deliberation Session Type Information File Attachments Superintendent Rosser's Presentation for the April 14 Budget Delibration.pdf (5,311 KB) 2. Deliberation Session Subject B. First Deliberation on the 2026-27 Budget Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - First Budget Deliberation Session Type Discussion Budget Deliberation Sessions: Q&A Between Board and Administration   Rochester City School District Budget Deliberation Sessions feature a discussion between the Board of Education and district administration regarding the  Proposed Budget  for the 2026-27 school year. These discussions are organized into two rounds based on specific sections of the proposed budget book.  The first round of deliberation questions will be focused on the following areas: Prior Superintendent Budget Presentations State Monitor’s 3/26/26 Budget Presentation School and Program profiles (pdf pages 15-62) File Attachments 3. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - First Budget Deliberation Session Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Adjourn at 8:16pm Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Adjournment Subject B. Announcement of Next Budget Event: Tuesday April 21, Public Budget Hearing Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - First Budget Deliberation Session Type Key 2026-27 Budget Dates and Documents October Tuesday, October 14 Budget Calendar presented to BOE Tuesday, October 28 Community budget forum at School No. 7 Thursday, October 30 Vote on adoption of Budget Calendar ( Amended calendar approved on 2/26 ) November Wednesday, November 5 Community Budget Forum at School No. 22 Thursday, November 20 Superintendent's presentation on budget priorities and process December Thursday, December 18 Superintendent's presentation initial budget assumptions January Tuesday, January 20 Governor's budget state aid run February Thursday, February 26 Superintendent’s budget presentation   March Monday, March 2 Balanced budget due to State Monitor Thursday, March 26 Superintendent and State Monitor's budget presentation Superintendent's presentation  |  State Monitor budget review presentation April Monday, April 6 First round questions due to Superintendent Tuesday, April 7 Budget book available to public and delivered to the Board Friday, April 10 First round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday , April 13 Second round of deliberation questions due to Superintendent Tuesday, April 14 Board of Education budget deliberation session 1 Friday, April 17 Second round of deliberation answers due to BOE Monday, April 20 Final questions due to Superintendent  Tuesday, April 21 Public Budget Hearing Friday, April 24 Final round of answers due to BOE Wednesday, April 27 City Council Hearing on RCSD Budget Tuesday, April 28 Board of Education budget deliberation session 2 May Tuesday, May 5 Board of Education vote on adoption of the budget Wednesday, May 6 Publish Adopted Budget Book June Thursday, June 11 Joint Public Hearing Tuesday, June 16 City Council Budget Vote     File Attachments
Tue Apr 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 Work Session

Board approves academic and administrative resolutions for consent agenda

The Rochester City School District Board of Education held a work session to discuss policy updates and academic data. The board voted to forward academic and administrative support resolutions to the April business meeting consent agenda. The session also included a discussion on the Code of Conduct and a scheduled executive session.

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4 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 April 7, 2026 Work Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Work Session Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Board Discussion Items Subject A. Code of Conduct Discussion Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion The following proposed policy item attached is slated for continued discussion from the March 10, 2026 Work Session: Code of Conduct (1400) Code of Conduct (Abbreviated) (1400-E1) Appendix C - Due Process (1400-E2) Note: All changes are highlighted in yellow in the attached documents. File Attachments Board Discussion - Code of Conduct (1400) 4.7.2026 FINAL.pdf (1,432 KB) Code of Conduct Committee Memo_CT 3.10.2026.pdf (336 KB) Policy Update Presentation - Code of Conduct (1400) 3.10.2026.pptx (4,232 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct Findings_Recommendations Overview 3.10.2026.pdf (400 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (1,592 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (1,677 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (603 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (609 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (719 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (724 KB) 2. Board Discussion Items Subject B. [TABLED FROM THE MARCH 10, 2026 WORK SESSION] Motion to Forward Code of Conduct (1400) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Code of Conduct (1400) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 2. Board Discussion Items Subject C. Board Operating Procedures [Tabled to April 7, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Table to the April 7, 2026 Work Session File Attachments RCSD_Governance_Policy_Synopsis_Report.pdf (278 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject A. Progress Monitoring Calendar Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Presentation File Attachments !FINALDRAFT_ Goals and Guardrail Progress Schedule.docx.pdf (138 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject B. Graduation Data Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Facilitation, Presentation File Attachments Effective Goal Monitoring.pdf (179 KB) Effective Question Asking.pdf (115 KB) Technical vs Tactical vs Strategic.pdf (68 KB) 2021 Cohort Graduation Summary (2).pdf (632 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject C. Resolution Review Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments April 2026 Academic Resolutions (4.2.26).pdf (384 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject D. Motion to Forward the Academic Resolutions to the April 2026 Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Academic Resolutions to the April 2026 Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward the Academic Resolutions to the April 2026 Business Meeting Consent Agenda Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject A. Resolution Review Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments April 2026 Administrative Support Resolutions (4.2.26).pdf (202 KB) 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject B. Motion to Forward the Administrative Support Resolutions to the April 2026 Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Administrative Support Resolutions to the April 2026 Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward the Administrative Support Resolutions to the April 2026 Business Meeting Consent Agenda Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters leading to the discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of particular persons; and/or to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Convene in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters leading to the discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of particular persons; and/or to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene in Executive Session (closed to the public) at 9:00pm to discuss matters leading to the discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of particular persons; and/or to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Return into open session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return into open session at 9:25pm Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Adjournment Subject A. Announcement of Next Policy Items for Review Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Information Next month, the Board will review the following policies: Facilities Development Goals (7000) Lead-Safe Schools Policy (7010) Capital Planning for Shared Building Use (7050) Naming (or Renaming) Facilities (7500) Closure of School Buildings (7600) For those wishing to provide feedback on any policy, please review  Policy 2410 Exhibit 1 . For access to the full policy manual, visit  https://www.rcsdk12.org/policy .   File Attachments 6. Adjournment Subject B. Adjournment Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - April 7, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Adjourn the meeting at 9:25pm. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron
Thu Mar 26, 2026

Business Meeting

Rochester Board of Education approves financial reports and professional pay resolutions

The Board of Education met to approve previous meeting minutes and review upcoming events. The session included an executive session regarding personnel and litigation matters, followed by the approval of financial and student activity fund reports.

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4 Thursday, March 26, 2026 Business Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural Roll Call:   Commissioner Simmons - Present  Commissioner Maloy - Present  Commissioner Feinman - Present  Commissioner Griffin - Present  Commissioner LeBron - Absent  Commissioner McCullough - Present  Commissioner Santiago - Present  File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject C. BOE Upcoming Events Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments April 2026 - BOE Upcoming Events.pdf (518 KB) 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject A. Approval of the Minutes of the February 10, 2026 Work Session Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the February 10, 2026 Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject B. Approval of the Minutes of the February 26, 2026 Business Meeting Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026 Business Meeting Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject C. Approval of the Minutes of the March 10, 2026 Work Session Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the March 10, 2026 Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the March 10, 2026 Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject D. Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Code of Conduct Public Hearing Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2026 Code of Conduct Public Hearing Minutes View Minutes for Mar 17, 2026 - Code of Conduct Public Hearing File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2026 Code of Conduct Public Hearing Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject E. Approval of the Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Speaker Forum Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2026 Speaker Forum Minutes View Minutes for Mar 17, 2026 - Speaker Forum File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2026 Speaker Forum Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject A. Student Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject B. Parent Leadership Advisory Council (PLAC) [No Report] Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject C. Bilingual Education Council (BEC) Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments BEC Board Report (March 2026).pdf (114 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject D. Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) [No Report] Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session at 6:12 PM to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to return to open session File Attachments 5. Board Reports Subject A. Audit [No Report] Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 5. Board Reports Subject B. Finance Report Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Presentation, Report Recommended Action Approve the March 2026 Unaudited Financial and Quarter 2 Student Activity Fund Reports File Attachments March Financial Report Package - February 2026 Data.pdf (2,816 KB) F1_2nd Qtr 25-26 SAF Report.pdf (61 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the March 2026 Unaudited Financial and Quarter 2 Student Activity Fund Reports Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Isaiah Santiago 5. Board Reports Subject C. President's Report [Verbal Report] Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Timeline Activities  March - draft monitoring calendar, board guardrails, governance recommendations, pre-work for April workshop April - 2-day workshop and self-evaluation  File Attachments 6. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Superintendent Rosser and State Monitor Alicea's 2026-27 Budget Presentation Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information, Report File Attachments Superintendent Rosser - March Board Presentation.pdf (1,069 KB) State Monitor RCSD 2026-27 Budget Review.pdf (2,314 KB) 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject A. Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at ELA/Integrated Literacy (Resolution No. 2025-26: 452) Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $6,450.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Funds Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at ELA/Integrated Literacy Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1A - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS ELA assessment from 16% in September 2023 to 40% in June 2028. Resolved, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified. Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if necessary, in order to carry out the intent of this resolution. If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by change to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.     Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Division Chief: Jennifer Cody Principal/Director: Sandra Galbato Kunsman (Executive Director, ELA and Reading) Spending: $6,450 Certified Budget Line Balance: $17,680 Date: 2/12/26 Funding: General Funds Budget Code: A 73716 2010 5132 0000 Description: Other Professional Work Justification: As an indirect service to approximately 11,500 RCSD students in grades 6-12 teachers will continue to revisit and enhance the scope and sequence aligned with the NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Standards. They will also continue to develop instructional documents aligned across the district-approved curricula. In addition, the team will continue working on assessments, including summative, formative, and interim measures that closely align with the Next-Generation standards and curriculum. These assessments will serve as tools to monitor student learning and inform instruction, and they will be revised for each grade level and each unit. Teachers participating in this work were selected based on their knowledge of English Language Arts, their use of effective instructional practices, and their understanding of the Next Generation English Language Arts Standards, all of which support alignment of instructional documents across grade levels and tiers of instruction. Deliverable(s): Improved instructional materials and assessments to ensure the implementation of a coherent and comprehensive ELA curricula in grades 6-12. Schedule: Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Name Date(s) or range to be worked Regularly Assigned School/Department & Position Total Hours $/Hour Rate Joseph, Amy 3/27/26 – 6/30/26 CO (ELA) - TOA 50 $43 - Lukens, James 3/27/26 – 6/30/26 CO (ELA) - TOA 50 $43 - Tyler, Colleen 3/27/26 – 6/30/26 CO (T&L) - TOA 50 $43 - File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Approve all items in the Consent Agenda Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Isaiah Santiago 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject B. Additional Pay - Other Professional Work - Extended School Year Planning at Special Education (Swann) (Resolution No. 2025-26: 453) Meeting Mar 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $17,057.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Extended School Year Grant Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Other Professional Work - Extended School Year Planning at Special Education (Swann) Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1B - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - All students reading by third grade – Increase the percentage of students proficient on the 3rd grade NYS ELA from 15% in September 2023 to 50% in June 2028. Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1C - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS Math assessment from 14% in September 2023 to 40% by June 2028.   Resolved , that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Speaker Forum

Rochester Board of Education holds monthly public forum

The Rochester Board of Education is holding a procedural Speaker Forum to allow community members to address the board. The meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3A/B.

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4 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Speaker Forum ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPEAKER FORUM 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community. In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, beginning September 2025, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted by the Board. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Speaker Forum Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Speakers Addressing the Board of Education Subject A. Speakers List This list reflects the names of anyone Speaking in person or Teams and who submitted comments in writing Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Speakers Comments File Attachments Speaker Forum - March 17, 2026.pdf (228 KB)
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Code of Conduct Public Hearing

Rochester Board of Education holds public hearing on proposed Code of Conduct changes

The Rochester Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to discuss proposed changes to the District's Code of Conduct Policy (Policy 1400). The meeting will take place at Central Office, 131 West Broad Street, Conference Room 3A/B, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a review of the proposed policy documents and a list of registered speakers.

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4 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Code of Conduct Public Hearing ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Code of Conduct Public Hearing Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14621 5:30 p.m. *** 1. Call to Order Subject A. Code of Conduct Public Hearing Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Code of Conduct Public Hearing Type Discussion Code of Conduct Public Hearing   The Rochester Board of Education will conduct a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to the District’s  Code of Conduct Policy (Policy 1400)  at 5:30pm on  Tuesday, March 17, 2025 at Central Office, 131 West Broad Street, Conference Room 3A/B.     Interested persons may sign up to speak by noon on the day of the public hearing by emailing  [email protected] or calling 585-262-8525 .  Speakers who would like to address the Board virtually must state this when they sign up in order to receive this accommodation.  Prior to the meeting, an email will be sent with a link to those speakers who signed up to participate virtually. Anyone wishing to sign up to  speak on the Code of Conduct  must provide   the following information: Name, Telephone Number, and Affiliation.   All materials related to this public hearing will be accessible on the District’s  BoardDocs  page. Viewers may access a live stream of the public hearing on the District’s YouTube   account and on the website at  www.rcsdk12.org/rcsdt v . More information can be found at https://www.rcsdk12.org/publichearings . File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Proposed Code of Conduct (policy 1400) Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Code of Conduct Public Hearing Type Information *Disclaimer: Due to the length of the policy, it is recommended that the current Code of Conduct (1400) policy be used to compare to the tracked changes and CLEAN COPY proposed documents.  The highlighted yellow in the documents are the recommendations for the Board to consider. File Attachments Policy Update Presentation - Code of Conduct (1400) 3.10.2026 UPDATED.pdf (1,316 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct Findings_Recommendations Overview 3.10.2026.pdf (400 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (1,592 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (1,677 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (719 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (724 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (603 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (609 KB) CURRENT 1400 Code of Conduct CLEAN COPY 6-26-25.pdf (1,416 KB) CURRENT 1400-E1 Code of Conduct Abbreviated Version CLEAN COPY 6-26-25_Print.pdf (8,587 KB) CURRENT 1400-E2 Appendix C Due Process CLEAN COPY 6-26-25.pdf (547 KB) 2. Speakers List Subject A. Speakers List- This list reflects the names of anyone speaking and who submitted comments in writing on topics addressing the Code of Conduct Public Hearing agenda. Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Code of Conduct Public Hearing Type Speakers Comments File Attachments Speaker LIst Code of Conduct - March 17, 2026.pdf (231 KB) 3. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Code of Conduct Public Hearing Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn File Attachments
Tue Mar 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 Work Session

Board discusses policy updates and approves bond closing documents

The Board of Education reviewed several proposed policy changes regarding student conduct, harassment, and grading systems. Additionally, the Board approved closing documents for the Rochester Schools Modernization Project series 2026 bonds.

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4 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 Work Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Board Discussion Items Subject A. Code of Conduct Recognition & Presentation Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation The following proposed policy item attached is slated for discussion: Code of Conduct (1400) Code of Conducy (Abbreviated) (1400-E1) Appendix C - Due Process (1400-E2) Note: All changes are highlighted in yellow in the attached documents. File Attachments Code of Conduct Committee Memo_CT 3.10.2026.pdf (336 KB) Policy Update Presentation - Code of Conduct (1400) 3.10.2026 UPDATED.pdf (1,316 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct Findings_Recommendations Overview 3.10.2026.pdf (400 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (1,592 KB) 1400 Code of Conduct (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (1,677 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (603 KB) 1400-E2 Appendix C – Due Process (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (609 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (719 KB) 1400-E1 Code of Conduct (Abbreviated Version) (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (724 KB) 2. Board Discussion Items Subject B. [TABLED TO APRIL 7, 2026 WORK SESSION] Motion to Forward Code of Conduct (1400) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Code of Conduct (1400) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments 2. Board Discussion Items Subject C. Multiple Policies Presentation Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation The following proposed policy items attached are slated for discussion:   Sexual Harassment (0110) Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy (0115) Parent & Family Engagement Policy (1900) Service Learning (4314.3)  Grading Systems (4710)   File Attachments Policy Update Presentation - Multiple Policies (0110, 0115, 1900, 4314.3, 4710) 3.10.2026.pdf (1,161 KB) 0110 Sexual Harassment CLEAN COPY 3-6-26.pdf (248 KB) 0110 Sexual Harassment (tracked changes 3-6-26).pdf (288 KB) 0115 Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy CLEAN COPY 12-19-25.pdf (219 KB) 0115 Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy (tracked changes 12-19-25).pdf (219 KB) 1900 Parent Family Engagement Policy CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (272 KB) 1900 Parent Family Engagement Policy (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (312 KB) 1900-E1 Title I Parent and Family Engagement - School Level Approach 10.20.22.pdf (65 KB) 1900-E2 Student Academic Achievement School-Parent Compact 5-29-24 RESCIND.pdf (130 KB) 1900-E4 National Standards for Family-School Partnerships 10.20.22.pdf (66 KB) 4314.3 Service Learning CLEAN COPY 3-10-26.pdf (102 KB) 4314.3 Service Learning (tracked changes 3-10-26).pdf (103 KB) 4710 Grading Systems CLEAN COPY 12-19-25.pdf (146 KB) 4710 Grading Systems (tracked changes 12-19-25).pdf (146 KB) 2. Board Discussion Items Subject D. Motion to Sexual Harassment (0110) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Sexual Harassment (0110) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Sexual Harassment (0110) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject E. Motion to Forward Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention (0115) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention (0115) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention (0115) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject F. Motion to Forward Parent & Family Engagement Policy (1900) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Parent & Family Engagement Policy (1900) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Parent & Family Engagement Policy (1900) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject G. Motion to Forward Service Learning (4314.3) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Service Learning (4314.3) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Service Learning (4314.3) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject H. Motion to Forward Grading Systems (4710) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Grading Systems (4710) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Grading Systems (4710) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Board Discussion Items Subject I. Board Guardrails and Norms Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion File Attachments DRAFT - Board Guardrails and Norms (3.6.26).pdf (144 KB) 3. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Convene in Executive Session (closed to the public) to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene in Executive Session (closed to the public) at 7:05pm to receive the advice of the General Counsel as permitted by Section 105 of the Open Meetings Law. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Return into open session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return into open session at 7:25pm Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. Motion to Waive the requirements of the 48-hr submission rule required in the Board Bylaws (Policy 2300) for Resolution No. 2025-26: 477 Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Waive the requirements of the 48-hr submission rule required in the Board Bylaws (Policy 2300) for Resolution No. 2025-26: 477 where it indicates: "Written materials to be considered by the Board at a regular business meeting shall be delivered to each Board member no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting" File Attachments Motion & Voting Waive the requirements of the 48-hr submission rule required in the Board Bylaws (Policy 2300) for Resolution No. 2025-26: 477 where it indicates: "Written materials to be considered by the Board at a regular business meeting shall be delivered to each Board member no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting" Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Consideration of Resolutions Subject B. WALK ON RESOLUTION Approval of Closing Documents for Issuance of County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency School Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Rochester Schools Modernization Project), Series 2026 (Resolution No. 2025-26: 477) Meeting Mar 10, 2026 - March 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Approve the Closing Documents for Issuance of County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency School Facility Revenue Refunding Bonds (Rochester Schools Modernization Project), Series 2026             WHEREAS , the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (the "Issuer") is authorized and empowered by Title I of Article 18-A of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York (the "State") and Chapter 55 of the Laws of 1972 of the State (the "Enabling Act"),  together with a State legislation act known as "The City of Rochester and the Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Rochester School Facilities Modernization Program Act, 2007 NY Laws 416" ( as amended by Chapter 533 of the Laws of 2014, Chapter 92 of the Laws of 2016, Chapter 614 of the Laws of 2021, Chapter 527 of the Laws of 2025, and as may be further amended from time to time , the "School Modernization Act" and, collectively with the Enabling Act, the "Acts") to promote, develop, encourage and assist in the acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing of industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, pollution control, commercial, research and recreation facilities for the purpose of promoting, attracting and developing economically sound commerce and industry to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the State, to improve their prosperity and standard of living, and to prevent unemployment and economic deterioration; and WHEREAS , the Acts authorize the Issuer to issue its bonds for the purpose of carrying out any of its corporate purposes and, as security for the payment of the principal and redemption price of and interest on any such bonds so issued and any agreements made in connection therewith, to pledge the revenues and receipts from the lease or sale thereof to secure the payment of such bonds and interest thereon; and WHEREAS , under the School Modernization Act, the Rochester Joint Schools Construction Board, a legal entity authorized and formed by the School Modernization Act, its successors or designees (collectively, the "RJSCB") has certain enumerated powers to act as agent for the Rochester City School District (the "District"), the City of Rochester (the "City"), or both; and WHEREAS , pursuant to the School Modernization Act and a Cooperative Agreement, by and among the District, the RJSCB and the City, dated February 22, 2010, pursuant to which the RJSCB developed a comprehensive school modernization plan for Phase I (the "Phase I Master Plan"), as amended on August 4, 2016, pursuant to which the RJSCB has developed a comprehe
Thu Feb 26, 2026

Business Meeting

Board approves minutes and consent agenda items including school program funding

The Rochester Board of Education approved minutes from previous meetings and a consent agenda that included authorizing additional pay for a professional learning community at School No. 19 and an extended day program at Andrew Langston Middle School.

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4 Thursday, February 26, 2026 Business Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural Roll Call:   Commissioner Simmons - Present  Commissioner Maloy - Present Commissioner Feinman - Present  Commissioner Griffin - Absent; present at 6:13 PM Commissioner LeBron - Absent; present at 6:41 PM Commissioner McCullough - Present Commissioner Santiago - Present File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject C. Student Recognition Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Recognition File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject D. BOE Upcoming Events Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments March 2026 - BOE Upcoming Events.pptx (1,890 KB) 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject A. Approval of the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Work Session Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the January 13, 2026 Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject B. Approval of the Minutes of the January 22, 2026 Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2026, Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Minutes View Minutes for Jan 22, 2026 - Vertus Charter School Public Hearing File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2026, Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject C. Approval of the Minutes of the January 22, 2026 Business Meeting Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2026 Business Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2026 Business Meeting Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject D. Approval of the Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Speaker Forum Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Speaker Forum Minutes View Minutes for Feb 17, 2026 - Speaker Forum File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Speaker Forum Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject A. Student Advisory Council Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments February SLC Report - 2.26.26.pdf (85 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject B. Parent Leadership Advisory Council Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject C. Bilingual Education Council Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments BEC Board Report for February 2026.pdf (92 KB) 3. Advisory Council Reports Subject D. Special Education Parent Advisory Council Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene into Executive Session to discuss discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Session at 6:27pm to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion for the Board to convene into Executive Sessionat 6:27pm to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of particular persons. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject B. Recess Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Take recess File Attachments Motion & Voting Take recess at 7:07PM Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Executive Session Subject C. Out of Executive Session Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to come out of Executive Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:22 PM. 5. Board Reports Subject A. Audit [No Report] Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 5. Board Reports Subject B. Monthly Finance Report Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Presentation, Report Recommended Action Motion to Approve the February 2026 Unaudited Financial Report File Attachments February Financial Report Package - January 2026 Data.pdf (2,875 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to Approve the February 2026 Unaudited Financial Report Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Board Reports Subject C. President's Report [Verbal Report] Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 6. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Superintendent Rosser's Presentation Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Presentation File Attachments February 26 Superintendent Budget Update .pdf (2,267 KB) Span-February 26 Superintendent Budget Update .pdf (2,597 KB) Arabic-February 26 Superintendent Budget Update.pdf (2,989 KB) Somali-February 26 Superintendent Budget Update [Autosaved].pdf (2,906 KB) 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject A. Additional Pay - Professional Learning Community - Dr. Charles T. Lunsford, School No. 19 (Resolution No. 2025-26: 405) Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $3,612.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Funds Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Professional Learning Community - Dr. Charles T. Lunsford, School No. 19. Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1C - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - Increase the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who are proficient on the NYS Math assessment from 14% in September 2023 to 40% by June 2028. Resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified.  Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if necessary, in order to carry out the intent of this resolution.  If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by changing to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.   Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Division Chief: Rhonda Morien Principal/Director: Andrea Lee, Dr. Charles T. Lunsford, School No. 19 Spending: $3,612 Certified Budget Line Balance: $3,612 Date: 1/21/26 Funding: General Funds Budget Code: A-11902-2110-5124-0000 Description: As an indirect service to approximately 260 students, our Professional Learning Community at Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School 19 will be working to vertically unpack the progression of two focus standards in math Operations and Algebraic thinking and Numbers and Operation Fractions. Teachers will also be working to improve instructional practice in math learning strategies to grow teacher math capacity. Teachers were selected by walk-through feedback; it was open to all teachers. Justification: The teachers will work to unpack the progression of two focus standards, in math.   We are intentionally working to grow teacher capacity in math to develop students to become critical math thinkers. As we unpack the learning progression we will work to vertically implement the standard across grade levels kindergarten - sixth grade.  Deliverable(s): 1.Teacher will grow in their knowledge and understanding of two focus standards 2. Three school side strategies to effectively teach to the standard 3  Increased student performance on each standard on CFA and NYS assessments Schedule: Wednesday – Thursday, 7:45 – 8:45 AM (before school) Name Date(s) To Be Worked Regularly Assigned School/Department & Position   Hours $/Hour     Rate Catalino, Regina 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 - Teacher 12 $43 - Concepcion, Samantha 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 - Teacher 12 $43 - Elmer, Bethany 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 - Teacher 12 $43 - Fenner, Amy 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 – Teacher 12 $43 - Marsocci, Laurie 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 - Teacher 12 $43 - Pink, Kelly 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 - Teacher 12 $43 - Sieverts, Marianne 3/4/26 – 4/16/26 #19 – Teacher 12 $43 - File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Approve all items on the consent agenda Motion by Heather Feinman, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 7. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject B. Additional Pay - Extended Day/Break Bootcamp Program at Andrew Langston Middle School (Blocker) (Resolution No. 2025-26: 406) Meeting Feb 26, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $61,841.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Title I 1003 Basic Grant Recommended Action Authorize Extended Day/Break Bootcamp Program at Andrew Langston Middle School Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1D - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - Increase the number of students earning 5 or more credits in 9th grade from 70% in September 2023 to 90% by June 2028. Resolved, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified.  Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if nece
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Speaker Forum

Rochester Board to host monthly public speaker forum

The Rochester Board of Education will hold a monthly Speaker Forum on the third Tuesday of each month starting September 2025 to gather community input on district matters. The meeting on February 17, 2026, is a procedural session where members of the public may address the board.

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4 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Speaker Forum ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPEAKER FORUM 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community. In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, beginning September 2025, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted by the Board. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Speaker Forum Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Speakers Addressing the Board of Education Subject A. Speakers List This list reflects the names of anyone Speaking in person or Teams and who submitted comments in writing Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Speaker Forum Type Speakers Comments File Attachments Speaker Forum February 17, 2026 (Final List).pdf (237 KB)
Tue Feb 10, 2026

February 10, 2026 Work Session

Board approves policy updates and moves resolutions to consent agenda

The Rochester Board of Education approved forwarding four policy revisions to the next business meeting, including a name change for the HIV-Related Illness policy. The board also moved several resolutions to the consent agenda and discussed academic and budget goals.

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4 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 Work Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Work Session Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject A. Review of NYSSBA Policy Recommendations Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments NYSSBA Policy Update 2025-26 First Installment - January 2026.pdf (5 KB) 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject B. Multiple Policies Presentation Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation The following proposed policy items attached are slated for discussion:   Individuals with HIV-Related Illness (0150) Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (0310) Evaluation of Superintendent (0320) School Improvement Plans (0400) File Attachments Policy Update Presentation - District Goals Part II 2.10.2026.pdf (1,163 KB) 0150 Individuals with HIV-Related Illness CLEAN COPY 2-5-26.pdf (97 KB) 0150 Individuals with HIV-Related Illness (tracked changes 2-5-26).pdf (99 KB) CGCS 0310 Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures CLEAN COPY 2-5-26.pdf (100 KB) CGCS 0310 Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (tracked changes 2-5-26).pdf (105 KB) CGCS 0320 Evaluation of the Superintendent CLEAN COPY 2-5-26.pdf (109 KB) CGCS 0320 Evaluation of the Superintendent (tracked changes 2-5-26).pdf (135 KB) 0400 School Improvement Plans CLEAN COPY 12-9-25.pdf (81 KB) 0400 School Improvement Plans (tracked changes 12-9-25).pdf (81 KB) 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject C. Motion to Forward Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (0310) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Policy Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (0310) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Policy Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (0310) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject D. Motion to Forward Individuals with HIV-Related Illness (0150) out of the Board Work Session, including the name change to HIV-Related Illness Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Individuals with HIV-Related Illness (0150) out of the Board Work Session, including the name change to HIV-Related Illness Next month, the Board will review the following policies:     File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Individuals with HIV-Related Illness (0150) out of the Board Work Session, including the name change to HIV-Related Illness Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject E. Motion to Forward Evaluation of the Superintendent (0320) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Evaluation of the Superintendent (0320) out of the Board Work Session     File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Evaluation of the Superintendent (0320) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject F. Motion to Forward School Improvement Plans (0400) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward School Improvement Plans (0400) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward School Improvement Plans (0400) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Discussion Items: Board Items Subject G. BOE Newsletter Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion File Attachments CURRENT Newsletter SOP 2025-26 SY - Approved 10-14-2025.pdf (184 KB) CURRENT BOE News Template 10.14.2025.pdf (1,775 KB) Roc BOE News Template 2.9.2026.pdf (2,083 KB) Roc BOE News Template 2.6.2026 Commissioner McCullough.pdf (1,785 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject A. Preliminary Goals and Guardrails Discussion [Postponed to February 10, 2026 Work Session] Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion File Attachments Rec. Metrics _ Board Goals _Jan 22 (1).pdf (96 KB) Board Presentation - 2031 Projections.pdf (707 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject B. Quarterly Academic Plan Update Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation File Attachments Quarter 2 Academic & Fiscal Plan Overview Presentation.pdf (5,047 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject C. Resolution Review Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments February Academic Resolutions (2.6.26).pdf (229 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject D. Motion to Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda, except for Resolution Nos: 2025-26: 407, 409, 412, and 421. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject A. Superintendent Budget Update Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation File Attachments 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject B. Resolution Review Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject C. Motion to Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Attached Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments 5. Written Reports Subject A. Code of Conduct Committee Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Report File Attachments Code of Conduct Committee Memo_CT 2.10.2026.pdf (297 KB) 6. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Convene into Executive Session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene into Executive Session at 8:07pm to discuss matters leading to the appointment, promotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal particular persons; and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 6. Executive Session Subject B. Recess Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Enter into Recess File Attachments Motion & Voting Enter into Recess at 8:38PM Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Return to Executive Session at 8:41PM. Motion by Heather Feinman, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Kareem Ba McCullough 6. Executive Session Subject C. Out of Executive Session Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Return into open session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return into open session at 9:32PM Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Amy Maloy. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 7. Adjournment Subject A. Announcement of Next Policy Items for Review Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Information Next month, the Board will review the following policies: Student Harassment and Bullying Prevention and Intervention Policy (0115) Code of Conduct (1400) Parent & Family Engagement Policy (1900) Service Learning (4314.3)  Grading Systems (4710)   For those wishing to provide feedback on any policy, please review  Policy 2410 Exhibit 1 . For access to the full policy manual, visit  https://www.rcsdk12.org/policy .   File Attachments 7. Adjournment Subject B. Adjournment Meeting Feb 10, 2026 - February 10, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Adjourn the meeting at 9:33PM Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons
Thu Jan 22, 2026

Vertus Charter School Public Hearing

Public hearing on Vertus Charter School expansion to grades 7-8

The Rochester Board of Education is conducting a public hearing to gather community input on Vertus Charter School's proposal to expand its grade levels to include 7th and 8th grades and increase authorized enrollment from 380 to 560 students by the 2031-2032 academic year. The New York State Education Department has not yet made a determination on the application.

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4 Thursday, January 22, 2026 Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Charter School Public Hearing ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 5:30 PM 1. Call to Order Subject A. Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Type Information The Education Law subdivision 2857(1) and regulations of the Commissioner of Education 8 N.Y.C.R.R. § 119.4 require the Board to conduct a public hearing within 30 days of receipt of notice of an application for a new or revised charter school. The Board of Education of the Rochester City School District is conducting this public hearing regarding the revision for Vertus Middle School.  The purpose of this hearing is to gather community input to provide to The New York State Education Department.   Vertus Charter School is seeking approval to expand its grade levels by including Grades 7 and 8 in addition to its existing Grade 9 through 12 programs. The school also requests a corresponding increase in authorized enrollment, from 380 students to 560 students, by the 2031-2032 academic year.   A determination regarding this application has not yet been made and is currently under review by the New York State Education Department. File Attachments 2. Speakers and Comments Subject A. Speakers List - This list reflects the names of anyone speaking in person or in Zoom and who submitted comments. Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Type Speakers Comments File Attachments Speakers List - Vertus Charter School Public Hearing- January 22, 2026.pdf (147 KB) Vertus Expansion Letter - Commissioner McCullough.pdf (144 KB) 3. Adjournment Subject A. Hearing Adjourned Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Vertus Charter School Public Hearing Type Information File Attachments
Thu Jan 22, 2026

Business Meeting

Board approves budget calendar and additional pay for curriculum work

The Rochester Board of Education approved minutes from recent meetings, a 2026-27 budget calendar, and additional pay for social studies and ELA curriculum development. The session included an executive session on infrastructure and litigation.

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4 Thursday, January 22, 2026 Business Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION BUSINESS MEETING 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Procedural Roll Call:   Commissioner Simmons - Present Commissioner Maloy - Present Commissioner Feinman - Present Commissioner Griffin - Present Commissioner LeBron - Late; arrived at 6:40 pm.   Commissioner McCullough - Present Commissioner Santiago - Present File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject C. BOE Upcoming Events Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Information File Attachments February 2026 - BOE Upcoming Events.pdf (522 KB) 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject A. Amendments to the Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Work Session Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Amend Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Work Session Minutes View Minutes for Dec 9, 2025 - December 9, 2025 Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Amend Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject B. Approval of the Minutes of the December 18, 2025 Business Meeting Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the December 18, 2025 Business Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Dec 18, 2025 - Business Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the December 18, 2025 Business Meeting Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 2. Acceptance of Minutes Subject C. Approval of the Minutes of the January 2, 2026 Organizational Meeting Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the January 2, 2026 Organizational Meeting Minutes View Minutes for Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the minutes of the January 2, 2026 Organizational Meeting Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Recess Subject A. Move to Recess Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action To recess File Attachments Motion & Voting To recess at 6:08 pm. Motion by Isaiah Santiago, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Advisory Council Reports Subject A. Student Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Advisory Council Reports Subject B. Parent Leadership Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 4. Advisory Council Reports Subject D. Special Education Parent Advisory Council [No Report] Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 5. Executive Session Subject A. The Board may convene into Executive Session to discuss infrastructure matters that may impact public safety, and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Convene into Executive Session to discuss infrastructure matters that may impact public safety, and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene into Executive Session at 6:36 pm to discuss infrastructure matters that may impact public safety, and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Jacqueline Griffin 5. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Motion to come out of Executive Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:39 pm. Motion by Kareem Ba McCullough, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 6. Board Reports Subject A. Audit [No Report] Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments 6. Board Reports Subject B. Finance Report Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action, Report Recommended Action Motion to Approve the January 2026 Unaudited Financial Report File Attachments January Financial Report Package - December 2025 Data.pdf (3,101 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to Approve the January 2026 Unaudited Financial Report Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron 6. Board Reports Subject C. President's Report [Verbal Report] Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type File Attachments 7. Superintendent's Report Subject A. Superintendent Rosser's Presentation Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Report File Attachments Superintendent Rosser's January 2026 Presentation.pdf (1,791 KB) 2026 Legislative Priorities.pdf (99 KB) Span-Superintendent Rosser's January 2026 Presentation.pdf (1,142 KB) Somali-Superintendent Rosser's January 2026 Presentation.pdf (1,143 KB) Arabic-Superintendent Rosser's January 2026 Presentation.pdf (2,275 KB) 7. Superintendent's Report Subject B. Budget Calendar Update Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Amend the 2026-27 Budget Calendar File Attachments 2026-27 DRAFT Budget Calendar (1.22.26).pdf (719 KB) Motion & Voting Amend the 2026-27 Budget Calendar Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 8. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject A. Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at Social Studies (Resolution No. 2025-26: 365) Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $3,225.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source General Funds Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at Social Studies Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1D - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - Increase the number of students earning 5 or more credits in 9th grade from 70% in September 2023 to 90% by June 2028. Resolved , that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified .   Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services , if necessary , in order to carry out the intent of this resolution.  If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by change to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.   Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Chief: Jennifer Cody Principal/Director: Ryan Keating, Executive Director, Social Studies Spending: $3,225 Certified Budget Line Balance: $192,023 Date: 12/22/25 Funding: General Funds Budget Code: A 73616 2010 5150 0000 0000 Description: Other Professional Work Justification: As an indirect service to approximately 9,500 RCSD students in grades 7–12, a certified social studies (7–12) teacher on assignment will support districtwide social studies curriculum development and refinement. This work includes updating and strengthening the piloted East Upper and East Lower School social studies curriculum and developing projects aligned to the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. The individual selected for this work was selected based on their direct role in creating and leading the development of the curriculum being updated, their role as a part-time teacher on assignment with the social studies department, as well as currently coordinating the Seal of Civic Readiness.  Deliverable(s): Pacing charts and unit organization, refined instructional guidance with a focus on student engagement, student-facing instructional resources, and updated projects and curricular materials aligned to the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness for grades 7–12. Schedule: Monday – Friday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Name Date(s) To Be Worked Regularly Assigned School/Department & Position   Hours $/Hour     Rate Travis, Daniel 1/23/26 - 6/30/26 East Upper - Teacher 75 $43 - File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting Authorize Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at ELA/Integrated Literacy Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 8. Consideration of Resolutions: Consent Agenda Items Subject B. Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at ELA/Integrated Literacy (Resolution No. 2025-26: 366) Meeting Jan 22, 2026 - Business Meeting Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $8,514.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Title I Part A Grant Recommended Action Authorize Additional Pay - Other Professional Work at ELA/Integrated Literacy Goals Strategic Plan 2024-2029: PRIORITY 1, Goal 1B - Instructional Excellence: Preparing Students for Life - All students reading by third grade – Increase the percentage of students proficient on the 3rd grade NYS ELA from 15% in September 2023 to 50% in June 2028. Resolved, that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, payment for additional service be, and it hereby is, authorized for the following named persons, to be paid in accordance with the terms stated during the date(s) specified. Such payment is contingent upon the successful completion of assigned task(s) and the delivery of work product(s) deemed to be satisfactory by the Principal/Director and Division Chief. Subject to the said dates, maximum hours and pay rates specified below, the Board authorizes the Administration to make changes in the personnel providing these services, if necessary, in order to carry out the intent of this resolution. If a pay rate is incorrectly stated, the actual rate of pay established through the collective bargaining process shall prevail. The Board authorizes the Administration to revise Pay Rate and Spending in the event that a pay rate is superseded by change to the collective bargaining agreement or the pay rates of the assigned personnel.       Deputy Sup: Casandra Wright Chief: Jennifer Cody Principal/Director: Sandra Galbato Kunsman, Executive Director, ELA Spending: $8,514 Certified Budget Line Balance: $77,000 Date: 1/6/26 Funding: Title I, Part A (Grant End Date: 8/31/26) Budget Code: F 73716 2070 5132 0021261395 0229 Description: Other Professional Work Justification: As an indirect
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Speaker Forum [CANCELED]

Rochester Board of Education Speaker Forum canceled for Jan 20, 2026

This meeting was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural rules for the monthly Speaker Forum, which was scheduled to receive public comments but did not occur. No decisions or discussions took place.

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4 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Speaker Forum [CANCELED] ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION SPEAKER FORUM 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community. In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, beginning September 2025, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum dedicated solely to receiving public comments. These forums will be held at 5:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted by the Board. 1. Call to Order Subject A. Speaker Forum Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Speaker Forum [CANCELED] Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 1. Call to Order Subject B. Eligible Speaker Topics Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Speaker Forum [CANCELED] Type Information The Board of Education values meaningful input from our community on matters under consideration, as such feedback can directly inform our discussions and decision-making on matters impacting our school district and its community.  In alignment with Policy 2300, Board By-Laws, the Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum dedicated solely to receiving public comments.  To participate, individuals may register to speak and/or submit a written comment by noon on the day of the forum: • Calling the Board Office at (585) 262-8525; or • Emailing [email protected] The following information must be provided: • Full name, telephone number, email address, and home address; • Affiliation (student, parent, staff, or city resident); and • The topic to be addressed  Please note: • Unregistered speakers will not be permitted to address the Board. • Public comments will no longer be accepted during Board meetings outside of the designated speaker forums or scheduled public hearings.     File Attachments 2. Speakers Addressing the Board of Education Subject A. Speakers List This list reflects the names of anyone Speaking in person or Teams and who submitted comments in writing Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Speaker Forum [CANCELED] Type File Attachments
Tue Jan 13, 2026

January 13, 2026 Work Session

Board forwards education policies and moves to executive session on bargaining

The Rochester Board of Education voted to forward four policy proposals—Educational Philosophy, Gender Neutral Single‑Occupancy Bathrooms, Equity and Educational Excellence, and Multicultural Global Education with a curriculum wording change. It also approved an amendment to the 2025‑26 board meeting calendar. The board then entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations and pending litigation before returning to open session.

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4 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026 Work Session ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION 6:00 p.m., Conference Room 3A/B 131 West Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 *** PLEASE NOTE: While the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a call to order, be advised that the Board may have plans to immediately enter into executive session at that time. If so, the regular portion of the meeting and consideration of all remaining agenda items will take place after the executive session concludes. To view the livestream of the meeting, please visit our website here for the link to our YouTube: https://www.rcsdk12.org/boemeetings 1. Call to Order Subject A. Work Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Procedural The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject A. District Goals Part I and Policy 4350 Presentation Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation The following proposed policy items attached are slated for discussion:   Educational Philosophy (0000) Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms (0101) Equity and Educational Excellence (0105) Glossary for Equity and Educational Excellence (0105-E1) Multicultural/Global Education (4350)           File Attachments Policy Update Presentation - District Goals Part 1 1.13.2026 Updated.pdf (1,159 KB) 0000 Educational Philosophy CLEAN COPY 10-20-25.pdf (137 KB) 0000 Educational Philosophy (tracked changes 10-20-25).pdf (137 KB) 0101 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms CLEAN COPY 10-20-25.pdf (88 KB) 0101 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms (tracked changes 10-20-25).pdf (88 KB) 0105 Equity and Educational Excellence CLEAN COPY 10-20-25.pdf (175 KB) 0105 Equity and Educational Excellence (tracked changes 10-20-25).pdf (175 KB) 105-E1 Glossary for Equity CLEAN COPY 10-20-25.pdf (115 KB) 105-E1 Glossary for Equity (tracked changes 10-21-25).pdf (115 KB) 4350 Multicultural Global Education CLEAN COPY 1-13-26.pdf (157 KB) 4350 Multicultural Global Education (tracked changes 1-13-26).pdf (159 KB) 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject B. Motion to Forward Educational Philosophy (0000) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Educational Philosophy (0000) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Educational Philosophy (0000) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject C. Motion to Forward Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms (0101) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms (0101) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms (0101) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject D. Motion to Forward Equity and Educational Excellence (0105) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Equity and Educational Excellence (0105) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Equity and Educational Excellence (0105) out of the Board Work Session Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject E. Motion to Forward Multicultural Global Education (4350) out of the Board Work Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward Multicultural Global Education (4350) out of the Board Work Session File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward Multicultural Global Education (4350) out of the Board Work Session with modifying the sentence in the attachment in 2A to: The Superintendent will ensure that curriculum development reflects diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural perspectives across all PreK–12 subject areas. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject F. Out-of-State Travel Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation File Attachments Out-of State Travel Presentation (1.13.26).pdf (623 KB) 2. Discussion Items: Policy Subject G. Board Calendar Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Amend the 2025-26 Board Calendar File Attachments DRAFT 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar_Speaker Forum (tracked changes) 1.7.26.pdf (134 KB) DRAFT 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar_Speaker Forum (clean copy) 1.7.26.pdf (107 KB) Motion & Voting Amend the 2025-26 Board Calendar Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Heather Feinman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject A. Resolution Review Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments January Academic Resolution Review (1.9.26).pdf (233 KB) 3. Discussion Items: Academics Subject B. Motion to Forward the Academic Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Academic Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments Motion & Voting Forward the Academic Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda, except CSE/CPSE Recommendations for Special Education Programs & Services 2025-26 (Resolution No. 2025-26: 377) Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject A. Superintendent Budget Update Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Presentation File Attachments Budget Update 01.13.2026.pdf (1,186 KB) 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject B. Resolution Review Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 4. Discussion Items: Administrative Supports Subject C. Motion to Forward the Administrative Supports Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Forward the Administrative Supports Resolutions to the Business Meeting Consent Agenda File Attachments 5. Written Reports 6. Executive Session Subject A. This meeting may recess in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss discuss collective bargaining negotiations, and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Convene in Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss collective bargaining negotiations, and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. File Attachments Motion & Voting Convene in Executive Session (closed to the public) at 7:14pm to discuss collective bargaining negotiations, and pending or current litigation with the General Counsel. Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Executive Session Subject B. Out of Executive Session Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Return into open session File Attachments Motion & Voting Return into open session at 8:34pm Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 7. Adjournment Subject A. Announcement of Next Policy Items for Review Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Information Next month, the Board will review the following policies:   Individuals with HIV-Related Illness (0150) Evaluation of School Board Operations (0310) Evaluation of Superintendent (0320) School Improvement Plans (0400)   For those wishing to provide feedback on any policy, please review  Policy 2410 Exhibit 1 . For access to the full policy manual, visit  https://www.rcsdk12.org/policy .   File Attachments 7. Adjournment Subject B. Adjournment Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Action Recommended Action Adjourn the meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Adjourn the meeting at 8:35pm Motion by Amy Maloy, second by Jacqueline Griffin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 7. Adjournment Subject C. PD Session on Roberts Rules of Order Meeting Jan 13, 2026 - January 13, 2026 Work Session Type Information, Presentation Closed Session Presented by General Counsel, Adrian Neil File Attachments
Fri Jan 2, 2026

Organizational Meeting

Board elects President, Vice President and committee chairs at Jan 2 meeting

The Rochester City School District Board of Education held an organizational meeting on January 2, 2026. Commissioners were sworn in, nominations were closed, and the Board elected Commissioner Camille Simmons as President and Commissioner Amy Maloy as Vice President for 2026. Committee chairs were appointed, including Commissioner Isaiah Santiago as Audit Committee Chair. The Board also passed resolutions designating key district officials and authorizing budget transfers and a blanket bond.

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4 Friday, January 2, 2026 Organizational Meeting ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Conference Room 3A/B 131 W. Broad Street Rochester, NY 14614 6:00 p.m., Central Office 1. Order of Business Subject A. Convening of the January 2, 2026 Organizational Meeting Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Procedural The District is committed to comply with  provisions  of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If  you  require  any   accommodations in order to participate in a meeting or require information to be presented in an  alternative  format because of a   disability,   please call the Board Office at 585-262-8525 in  advance  of the meeting.   The board expects district officials and the public to conduct themselves and speak in a respectful and courteous manner, so as to model proper civility and decorum for students. Shouting, personal insults, vulgarity, profanity, attacks, revealing information prohibited by law, or any conduct that disrupts the flow of business is considered to be out of order. The board may among any other steps available pursuant to law, take the following actions during the meeting to maintain a fair and efficient meeting:   • Interrupt, warn or terminate a participant's statement when the statement exceeds allotted time, is personally directed, abrasive, obscene or irrelevant; •  Request any individual to leave the meeting when that individual, whether in person or virtually, does not observe reasonable decorum or the conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting; • Call for a recess or any adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. File Attachments 1. Order of Business Subject B. Act of Reverence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Appointment and Swearing in of Commissioners of Education Subject A. Commissioner Heather Feinman Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Appointment and Swearing in of Commissioners of Education Subject B. Commissioner Kareem Ba McCullough Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Appointment and Swearing in of Commissioners of Education Subject C. Commissioner Camille Simmons Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 3. Election of Officers Subject A. Election of Board Officers Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Information, Procedural Election of Officers Board President Board Vice President File Attachments 3. Election of Officers Subject B. Motion to close nominations for the Office of President Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Close nominations for the Office of President File Attachments Motion & Voting Close nominations for the Office of President Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Election of Officers Subject C. Appointment of Board President Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Appoint Commissioner [NAME] as Board President for the year 2026 File Attachments Motion & Voting Appoint Commissioner Simmons as Board President for the year 2026 Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Beatriz LeBron 3. Election of Officers Subject D. Motion close nominations for the Office of Vice President Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Close nominations for the Office of Vice President File Attachments Motion & Voting Close nominations for the Office of Vice President Motion by Camille Simmons, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 3. Election of Officers Subject E. Appointment of Board Vice President Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Appoint Commissioner [NAME] as Board Vice President for the year 2026 File Attachments Motion & Voting Appoint Commissioner Santiago as Board Vice President for the year 2026 Motion by Camille Simmons, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Fails Yes: Heather Feinman, Beatriz LeBron, Isaiah Santiago No: Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons Appoint Commissioner Maloy as Board Vice President for the year 2026 Motion by Camille Simmons, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Camille Simmons No: Heather Feinman, Beatriz LeBron, Isaiah Santiago 4. Recess Subject A. Recess Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments 5. Election of Committee Chairs Subject A. Motion close nominations for the Audit Committee Chair Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Close nominations for the Audit Committee Chair File Attachments Motion & Voting Close nominations for the Audit Committee Chair Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 5. Election of Committee Chairs Subject B. Election to the Audit Committee Chair position for the year 2026 Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Appoint Commissioner [NAME] to the Audit Committee Chair position for the year 2026 File Attachments Motion & Voting Appoint Commissioner Santiago to the Audit Committee Chair position for the year 2026 Motion by Beatriz LeBron, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Beatriz LeBron, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons No: Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy 5. Election of Committee Chairs Subject C. Motion to Adjourn the Audit Committee Meeting Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Adjourn the Audit Committee Meeting File Attachments Motion & Voting Adjourn the Audit Committee Meeting at 6:39 pm. Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Beatriz LeBron. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Beatriz LeBron, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject A. Designate Purchasing Agent (Resolution No. 2025-26: 348) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Designate Purchasing Agent Resolved, that the Director of Procurement & Supply under Education Law §2554(2), be and hereby is reappointed as Purchasing Agent, to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Education and until a successor is appointed and has been qualified. File Attachments Motion & Voting Designate Purchasing Agent Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject B. Designate Claims Auditor (Resolution No. 2025-26: 349) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Designate Claims Auditor Resolved, that, pursuant to Education Law §2526 and §2554 (2-b), the Board of Education hereby appoints Nawrocki Smith LLP as its Claims Auditor, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and until a successor is appointed and has been qualified, for the purposes of exercising, directly and through assistants designated for the purpose, the powers and duties of the Board of Education with respect to auditing accounts, charges, claims or demands against the Rochester City School District, as specified in the aforementioned statute.  File Attachments Motion & Voting Designate Claims Auditor Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject C. Authorize Certification of Payrolls (Resolution No. 2025-26: 350) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Authorize Certification of Payrolls Resolved, that the Chief Financial Officer or designee , be and hereby is appointed to certify payrolls of the Rochester City School District directly and through assistants designated for the purpose, and for that purpose shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Education and until a successor is appointed and has been qualified. File Attachments Motion & Voting Authorize Certification of Payrolls Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject D. Designate Treasurer of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund (Resolution No. 2025-26: 351) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Designate Treasurer of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Resolved, that the Director of Accounting, be and hereby is reappointed, pursuant to 8 NYCRR § 172.4 as treasurer of extraclassroom activity funds, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and until a successor is appointed and has been qualified. File Attachments Motion & Voting Designate Treasurer of the Extraclassroom Activity Fund Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject E. Designate Clerk of the Board of Education (Resolution No. 2025-26: 352) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Designate Clerk of the Board of Education Resolved,  that  Rahimah Wynn, be and hereby is reappointed as District Clerk for the Board of Education, to serve at the pleasure of the Board and until a successor is appointed and has been qualified. File Attachments Motion & Voting Designate Clerk of the Board of Education Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Kareem Ba McCullough. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject F. Authorize Budget Transfers (Resolution No. 2025-26: 353) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Authorize Budget Transfers Resolved, that the Superintendent of Schools, directly or through a designee, be and hereby is authorized pursuant to 8 NYCRR § 170.2 (subdivisions "l" "o" and "p") to make transfers between and within the amount of the total annual appropriations for teachers' salaries and ordinary contingent expenses without express prior authorization of the Board of Education, as long as there is no increase in the total approved budget and consistent with any policies established by the Board related to budget transfers; provided, however, that net budget transfers shall be reported, by budget code, in the monthly financial reports provided to the Board of Education. File Attachments Motion & Voting Authorize Budget Transfers Motion by Jacqueline Griffin, second by Isaiah Santiago. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Heather Feinman, Jacqueline Griffin, Amy Maloy, Kareem Ba McCullough, Isaiah Santiago, Camille Simmons Not Present at Vote: Beatriz LeBron 6. Consideration of Resolutions Subject G. Authorization to Procure Blanket Bond for Required Officers and Employees (Resolution No. 2025-26: 354) Meeting Jan 2, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Type Action Recommended Action Authorize to Procure Blanket Bond for Required Officers and Employees Resolved, pursuant to the authority contained in Education Law §2584, that the Chief Financial Officer or a designee, be and hereby is authorized and directed to procure and maintain a blanket bond, covering all District officials and employees required by law to be bonded, in an amount which, based upon the financial activities of the District for which each such official or employee is responsible, is in the Chief Financial Officer’s professional judgment sufficient to cover reasonably foreseeable contingencies, but in no case for less than the amount required by New York State law or re
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