Livonia Central School District, NY

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board of Education is adopting several district plans for the 2026-27 school year, including safety and special education plans. The body is also approving various service agreements and personnel appointments, including a new Elementary School Assistant Principal.

• Adoption of District Safety, Code of Conduct, and Special Education plans for SY26-27
• Appointment of Marybeth Fortunato as Elementary School Assistant Principal
• Appointment of Carolyn Barratt as Central Registrar with a $2,000 annual stipend
• Approval of Universal Pre-K Services Agreement with Pride & Joy Childcare
• Acceptance of a $500 monetary donation and a Kent Model 744 electric mandolin for the music program

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District Board held its annual reorganization meeting to swear in new members, elect officers, and appoint district staff and advisors for the 2026-2027 school year. All appointments and elections were approved unanimously.

• Elected Josh Monster as Board President and Dave Woodruff as Vice President
• Appointed Melessa Witkowski as District Clerk and Martha Harvey as District Treasurer
• Appointed Dr. Gregory Collins as School Physician and Erin Weingaertner as Data Protection Officer
• Appointed Mengel, Metzger & Barr, LLP as External Auditor with stipend $3,543 for Records Management Officer
• Appointed Harris Beach Murtha as Bond Counsel and multiple firms as General Counsel

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District Board of Education approved several financial transfers to reserve funds and a capital project payment. The board also authorized various service agreements for the 2026-27 school year and approved construction change orders.

• Transfer of up to $5.275 million into various reserve funds, including $3 million for Building Capital Reserve (2025)
• Transfer of $1,743,531 from the General Fund to the BOCES Capital Project
• Approval of change orders for Pipitone Enterprises, LLC, Blackmon-Farrell Electric, Inc., and Rochester Earth, Inc.
• 60-month service agreement with Cintas Corporation for facility operations and uniforms
• Service agreements with Rochester Regional Health for sports medicine and Spectrum Creative Arts for music therapy

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to review new and revised policies. These reviews stem from the Erie 1 Audit and other update requirements.

• Review of Policy 5661: Wellness
• Review of Policy 6470: Staff Acceptable Use Policy
• Review of Policy 6472: Use of Email in the School District
• Review of Policy 8273: District Website
• Review of Policy 8274: Internet Safety/Internet Content Filtering

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District held its annual meeting and vote on May 19, 2026, at the Middle/High School Fitness Center. Voters approved the proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year with 460 votes in favor and 298 against. The meeting included procedural actions, vote tallies, and board member elections.

• Voters approved the 2026-27 school budget 460-298
• 759 total ballots cast (716 in-person, 43 absentee)
• Board members Ed Massena, Karen Bennett, and Kim Hally-Hettrick elected with tallies 548, 564, and 538 respectively
• 7 spoiled regular ballots and 1 spoiled absentee ballot recorded
• Meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District Board held a public hearing on May 5, 2026, to review documents for the 2026-27 budget ahead of the annual vote and election. The hearing was held at 7:30 PM in the Connell Building Conference Room. No decisions were made; this was an informational session.

• Public hearing for 2026-27 budget documents (LCS_Budget 2026_Budget Hearing_May 2026.pdf)
• Annual budget vote & election scheduled for May 19, 2026, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM at Livonia Middle/High School Fitness Center, 2 Bulldog Blvd

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 27, 2026, where it adopted the proposed $44,177,030 budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year to be put before voters on May 19. The board also approved routine financial reports, capital outlay projects, and personnel actions, including emergency pesticide application at Saunders Field.

• Adopted 2026-27 budget of $44,177,030 for May 19 voter approval
• Approved $3,508,915 vote for Genesee Valley BOCES 2026-27 administrative budget
• Approved SEQRA resolution and $2026-27 Capital Outlay Project for Elementary Schools Doors improvements
• Awarded natural gas supply bid to Sprague Energy Services, Inc. for $1,200,000 (July 2026–June 2027)
• Approved emergency pesticide application at Saunders Field due to grub infestation

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Livonia Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 9, 2026, where it approved routine financial actions including warrants for payment and budget transfers. The board also accepted staff resignations and appointments, approved fundraising events, and ratified a memorandum of agreement with the Livonia Teachers’ Association for the 2026-27 school calendar.

• Approved warrants #A40-43, C13-15, F9-10, H11, and CM10 for payment across multiple funds
• Nominated four candidates for Genesee Valley BOCES Board of Education at-large positions
• Approved a one-time $917 HSA contribution for an employee covering dual roles during a leave
• Accepted resignations of Barbara Norway (bus driver, retiring) and Larry Ebersold (bus driver)
• Approved student trip to Myrtle Beach for Varsity Softball (April 3-11, 2026)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board of Education decided on several administrative and personnel matters, including agreements with Camp Stella Maris and Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District. The body also reviewed financial reports and approved various staff appointments and student placements.

• Agreement with Camp Stella Maris to serve as a temporary shelter and provide busing during catastrophic emergencies (June 21 – August 21, 2026)
• Health and Welfare Services Agreement with Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District for SY2025-26
• Appointment of Liam Fairhead as long-term substitute Technology Teacher at $240 per diem
• Approval of warrants #A33-39 (General Fund), C12 (Cafeteria Fund), F8 (Federal Fund), H10 (Capital Fund), and CM9 (Special Revenue Fund)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Livonia Teachers Association to add a Modified Flag Football coaching position