Livonia Central School District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board held a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, approving routine items and several personnel appointments. The board accepted the treasurer's reports, approved warrants, and adopted a consent agenda covering business, finance, and education items. Notable actions include awarding the 2024 electricity supply bid to Energy Cooperative of America with a 23.6% cost increase, approving a temporary shelter agreement with Camp Stella Maris, and accepting donations including $1,000 from Sent by Ravens Food Pantry and athletic equipment from Toys for Tots valued at approximately $17,760.
- Awarded 2024 electricity supply bid to Energy Cooperative of America (23.6% cost increase over 2023)
- Approved temporary shelter agreement with Camp Stella Maris for June 23-August 23, 2024
- Accepted $1,000 donation from Sent by Ravens Food Pantry and athletic equipment from Toys for Tots (approx. $17,760)
- Appointed Samantha Brown as CSE Chairperson and Erin Weingaertner as Director of Professional Learning & Instructional Technology, effective Jan 29, 2024
- Appointed Courtney Rowe-Lenahan as Reading Teacher at $72,000 prorated salary
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, informational updates, and a series of consent agenda items. Key actions include accepting the tax collection final report, approving warrants, accepting audits, and adopting a large set of updated policies. The board also approves a tax refund to Sweeteners Plus, LLC totaling $52,869.14 across two school years, funded by a budget transfer from the Tax Certiorari Reserve.
- Approved tax refund to Sweeteners Plus, LLC: $26,095.91 for 22-23 and $26,773.23 for 24-25, with $43,197 budget transfer from Tax Certiorari Reserve
- Adopted 2024-25 Budget Calendar
- Approved one-year lease agreement with Jerry LaRue for a classroom in Connell Building (Nov 19, 2023 - Nov 18, 2024)
- Accepted Single Audit and Extraclass Activity Audit for FY 2022-23, plus corrective action plan for extraclass audit
- Adopted 45 policies after second reading, including school safety, bus safety, and personnel policies
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, financial reports, and several business and personnel items. The board will vote on consent agenda items including budget transfers, a bus purchase, and a change order for electric infrastructure. Informational reports and updates on the 2024 capital project are also scheduled.
- Approval of Billitier Change Order #205-02 for $171,925 to add electric infrastructure at the transportation facility
- Approval of bus bid for a 2024 16-passenger school bus to New York Bus Sale for $86,061.17
- Approval of budget transfers including support for EV bus purchase, special education staffing, and ERate Cabling Project
- Approval of surplus disposal for seven buses (Bus 150, 152-156, 163)
- Approval of independent contractor agreement with Mark Roberts for physical therapy services
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider one action item: approving a resignation agreement with Jennifer McMahon, effective December 31, 2023. The meeting also includes routine procedural items for call to order and adjournment.
- Approval of resignation agreement with Jennifer McMahon, effective December 31, 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss revisions to over 50 district policies, as recommended by the Erie 1 BOCES 2023 Policy Audit. The review covers policies on school safety, student conduct, personnel, and financial accountability. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is an information and discussion session.
- Review of policies 1530 (Minutes) through 8450 (Home Tutoring) per BOCES audit
- Policy 5150 (Contingency Budget) proposed deletion, contents moved to 5130
- Policies on school safety (5681, 5685) and bus safety (5730, 5731) included
- Personnel policies on tenure, leaves, and evaluation under review
- Student policies on hazing, sexual harassment, and concussion management included
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, financial warrants, personnel actions, and policy adoptions. Key items include approving warrants for payment, accepting financial statements and a corrective action plan, adopting the 2023-24 Code of Conduct, appointing a provisional Supervisor of Transportation and a new Business Manager I Trainee, and accepting a donation of a tiny house build kit valued at $20,511.58.
- Approval of warrants #A10-14 (General), C4-5 (Cafeteria), F4-5 (Federal), H3-4 (Capital), CM1-2 (Special Revenue)
- Acceptance of financial statements and corrective action plan for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- Adoption of SY2023-24 Code of Conduct
- Appointment of Robert Orman as provisional Supervisor of Transportation effective September 12, 2023
- Creation of new position: Business Manager I Trainee; appointment of Jennifer Leidlein to that role
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Audit Committee is meeting to review the audit prepared by Mengel Metzger Ball & Co., LLP, Ray Wager CPA, P.C. The agenda includes only routine procedural items: call to order, the audit review, and adjournment.
- Review of audit by Mengel Metzger Ball & Co., LLP, Ray Wager CPA, P.C.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a largely routine agenda, including approval of minutes, treasurer's reports, and a claims auditor report. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering business, finance, and personnel items, including a capital outlay contract for gym bleachers and several interagency agreements.
- Awarded $75,900 contract to Facilities Equipment and Service, Inc. for Phase 2 of MHS Tom Downey Gymnasium bleacher replacement
- Approved warrants for payment from General, Cafeteria, Federal, and Capital funds
- Approved interagency agreements with Head Start, Livingston County DSS, and Genesee Valley BOCES cooperative bids
- Accepted donations: Nikon camera (approx. $800) and $1,650 from Livonia Booster Club for basketball backboard light strips
- Approved Village of Livonia requests for use of district equipment and bus for Autumn in the Village on September 9, 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the 2023 tax warrant and adopt the 2023-24 tax levy of $19,840,431. The board also scheduled its next regular meeting for August 14, 2023, and adjourned shortly after convening.
- Approved 2023 tax warrant and adopted 2023-24 tax levy of $19,840,431
- Next board meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023 at 5:00PM
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 7, 2023, immediately following a reorganization meeting. The board approved routine items including minutes, the treasurer's report, and a consent agenda covering business, finance, education, and personnel matters. Notable actions included hiring two Spanish teachers, appointing two Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, and approving a municipal cooperation agreement for worker's compensation benefits.
- Approved appointment of Ashley DePutron as 1.0 FTE Spanish teacher, salary $65,000, probationary through Aug 28, 2026
- Approved appointment of Megan Greene as 1.0 FTE Spanish teacher, probationary through Aug 28, 2027
- Approved Municipal Cooperation Agreement with Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming Worker's Compensation Plan
- Accepted Class of 2023 donation for replacing school sign at Livonia Elementary School entrance on Bulldog Boulevard
- Approved appointment of William Vogt as Lead Pool Operator with $2,500 annual stipend
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Audit Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the annual audit process and the external auditor RFP process. The meeting is largely informational, with only routine procedural items for action.
- Presentation on Annual Audit Process
- Presentation on External Auditor RFP Process
- Adjournment resolution
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to appoint a superintendent and approve the employment agreement. The board unanimously appointed Dr. Jeremy Lonneville as Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2023, with a five-year agreement through June 30, 2028. The meeting also included a possible executive session and adjourned at 6:42 AM.
- Appointment of Dr. Jeremy Lonneville as Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2023
- Approval of superintendent employment agreement for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028
- Unanimous vote: 7 yeas (Amy Stahl, Dave Woodruff, Josh Monster, Karen Bennett, Stephanie Feehan, Zach Matzek, Daniel McEnerney)
- Possible executive session (entered or not at board's discretion)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, the treasurer's report, and a consent agenda with multiple contracts and personnel actions. Key decisions include approving a temporary shelter agreement with Camp Stella Maris, appointing a financial advisor, and hiring new staff. The board also notes the upcoming annual budget vote and election on May 16, 2023.
- Approval of temporary shelter agreement with Camp Stella Maris for catastrophic emergencies (June 19-Aug 19, 2023)
- Appointment of Fiscal Advisors and Marketing, Inc. as financial advisor (April 18-June 30, 2023)
- Approval of LAA contract with Livonia Administrators Association (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2028)
- Approval of budget transfers for security film, special education furniture, campus security upgrades, and furniture
- Appointment of Kali Muhleisen as Physical Education teacher and Ryan McGinnis as School Counselor at $48,000 salary each
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board held a special meeting at Ember Woodfire Grille, primarily to conduct interviews for the Superintendent position in executive session. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.
- Special board meeting held at Ember Woodfire Grille
- Executive session for Superintendent interviews
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board held a special meeting at Ember Woodfire Grille, primarily to conduct interviews for the Superintendent position. The board entered executive session for these interviews, and the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Special board meeting held at Ember Woodfire Grille
- Executive session for Superintendent interviews
- Meeting ran from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board held a special meeting at Ember Woodfire Grille. The board convened and then entered executive session to conduct interviews for the Superintendent position. No other business was on the agenda.
- Special board meeting held at Ember Woodfire Grille
- Executive session from 6:00-9:00pm for superintendent interviews
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on routine items and a consent agenda. The most consequential action is adopting the proposed $38,418,655 budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which will go to voters on May 16, 2023. The board will also approve warrants, change orders, and various agreements, and receive informational updates on the 2024 Capital Project and operations.
- Adoption of proposed $38,418,655 budget for 2023-24 for May 16 voter approval
- Approval of change orders: Pooler CO 201-01 ($11,649.50), Pooler CO 201-02 ($6,139.22), BIG CO 202-01 (-$71,439), BIG CO 202-02 (-$94,855)
- Vote on Genesee Valley BOCES administrative budget of $3,132,047 for 2023-24
- Approval of budget transfer 1873 for security upgrades (incident response panels and lockdown equipment)
- Approval of change order threshold: Superintendent approves up to $29,999, Board President for $30,000 and over
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
This is a special board meeting with a single substantive item: entering executive session to discuss the employment history of particular candidates for the new superintendent position. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, return to regular session, and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent candidates' employment history
- Possible appointment of a new superintendent
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting and budget workshop. The board is voting on routine items, approving contracts for the 2024 Capital Improvement Project, and discussing the upcoming budget, including reserve fund propositions to be put to voters.
- Awarded contracts for 2024 Capital Improvement Project Phase I (Transportation Facility): General Trades $3,682,576; Plumbing $969,370; Mechanical $1,041,000; Electrical $1,293,850; Fuel $579,000; Lifts $363,730.94; HVAC Controls $204,681.74
- Approved resolution to submit two Capital Reserve fund propositions (Building Capital, Vehicles and Equipment) to voters
- Approved 2023-2024 Capital Outlay Project (miscellaneous improvements in Middle/High School gymnasium) with SEQRA resolution
- Approved School Resource Deputy agreement with Livingston County for 2023-24 (3% cost increase)
- Designated Budget Hearing for May 2, 2023 and Annual Meeting for May 16, 2023
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Livonia Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, where it approved routine items and several business and personnel actions. The most consequential item was awarding a $2,305,000 site work contract for the 2024 Capital Improvement Project to Pooler Enterprises. The board also approved an air monitoring contract, established EV charging rates, and approved various personnel appointments and resignations.
- Awarded $2,305,000 site work contract for 2024 Capital Improvement Project to Pooler Enterprises
- Approved air monitoring and hazardous materials testing contract with Paradigm Environmental Services, Inc.
- Set EV charging station rate at $0.25/kWh with no fee for employees
- Approved salary adjustment for employee #4547 to $55,341 due to minimum wage increase to $14.20/hour
- Approved senior exemption income limit increase to match Livingston County levels
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
This is a special board meeting of the Livonia Central School District. The board entered executive session to discuss the search process for a new superintendent, then returned to regular session and adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Entered executive session at 5:07 PM to discuss superintendent search
- Returned to regular session at 7:00 PM
- Adjourned at 7:00 PM