Lake Placid Central School District public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda, accept resignations, and discuss a board vacancy. The board will also hear a public comment from a parent alleging mishandling of a sexual harassment complaint at the middle/high school.
- Approval of first collective bargaining agreement with Lake Placid Administrators Association (LPAA), covering 6/1/22 to 6/30/25
- Acceptance of board member Martha Pritchard Spear's resignation effective Nov 21, 2022
- Acceptance of teacher Michael Bringley's resignation effective Jan 4, 2023
- Grant of 40 additional sick days to IT Specialist/District Technology Coordinator retroactive to Sept 20, 2022
- Public comment from Julie Lawrence alleging sexual harassment of a student and lack of follow-up
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the external audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, and to act on a consent agenda that includes personnel matters, special education placements, and meeting minutes. The board will also receive reports on budget performance, treasurer's report, and superintendent's report, and will address public comments.
- Approval of external audit report by Telling & Associates for year ended June 30, 2022
- Maternity leave extension for teaching assistant Andrea Dahl to January 3, 2023
- Maternity leave extension for teacher Emily McConvey from Nov 28 to Dec 5, 2022
- Appointment of Caitlyn Skufca as half-paid assistant nordic skiing coach; Zachary Galvin and Rex Tomich as boys basketball volunteers
- Approval of special education placements and services for 2022-2023 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on November 1, 2022. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, appointing a long-term teaching assistant and a maintenance/bus driver, approving an indoor track merger with Saranac Lake Central School, and approving special education placements. The meeting also includes public comment periods, reports from the superintendent and buildings and grounds, and discussions on board self-evaluation and public comment responses.
- Approve Suzanne Green as long-term teaching assistant at $150/day for about 6 weeks, replacing Andrea Dahl on maternity leave
- Approve Eugene Jewtraw as driver/cleaner at $20.31/hour for one-year probationary appointment starting Nov 7, 2022
- Approve one-year indoor track merger with Saranac Lake Central School for 2022-2023
- Approve special education placements and services as recommended by CSE for 2022-2023
- Public comment periods limited to 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on a consent agenda covering personnel appointments, winter sports coaches, a calendar amendment, and special education services. The board also discusses reports from the treasurer and superintendent, and hears public comments.
- Approved substitute pay increase for 2022-23 (motion carried 4-2, with Hallett-Valentine and Locke voting no)
- Appointed Stephen Rosinski as long-term teaching assistant at $35,789.30 prorated
- Approved winter coaches for 2022-23, including Brian Brandes (boys varsity basketball, $6,586) and Jeff Potter (girls varsity basketball, $6,586)
- Appointed Terry Preston as head custodian at LPES and Stephen Shambo at LPMHS, both at $25.26/hour
- Amended 2022-23 calendar to add three half staff development days: Nov 10, 2022; Mar 16, 2023; May 19, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on October 4, 2022, at the Wilmington Community Center. The board held a public hearing on the district safety plan, then approved it along with several personnel appointments and the boys' and girls' hockey mergers with Saranac Lake Central School. The meeting included public comment periods and reports from the superintendent and operations.
- Approved the 2022-2023 District Safety Plan after a public hearing.
- Approved one-year boys' and girls' hockey mergers with Saranac Lake Central School for 2022-2023, with costs split.
- Appointed David Mayberry as Director of Facilities at $65,000 per year, starting October 5, 2022.
- Approved contract for Philip Barbour as food services director.
- Appointed Amanda Blacksmith as RTI Math specialist (probationary through Nov 7, 2025) and Jessica Seymour as district social worker (probationary through Dec 31, 2026).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes adopting new district mission and vision statements, approving 2022-23 strategic intents and goals, and several personnel actions. They will also hear public comments and receive reports from the treasurer and superintendent.
- Adopt new District Mission and Vision Statements
- Approve 2022-23 District Strategic Intents
- Create Director of Facilities position
- Approve $7,493.32 A/V tax reduction for Margaret Jackson Smith
- Appoint David Miller as school psychologist consultant at $350/day
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to hear a presentation on the first phase of its strategic plan, receive reports, and discuss board goals. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, an A/V tax reduction refund of $11,073.09 for Lake Placid Group LLC, special education placements, and several personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, and coaching positions.
- Strategic Plan Phase One presentation on district mission, vision, and strategic intents
- Approve A/V reduction refund of $11,073.09 to Lake Placid Group LLC (tax map 42.6-3-16.100)
- Accept resignation of 6th grade math teacher Sarah Carnevale, effective Aug 31, 2022
- Appoint Alexis Megliore as long-term special education teacher at $47,701.66 prorated
- Appoint Steve Shambo as temporary head custodian at $25.26/hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on August 18, 2022, and took action on several personnel matters. The board accepted the resignation of High School Principal Tammy Casey, appointed Theresa Lindsay as principal of the Middle and High School, and appointed John Burdick as Dean of Students. The meeting also included public comment periods and set future meeting dates.
- Accepted resignation of High School Principal Tammy Casey, effective August 27, 2022
- Appointed Theresa Lindsay as principal of the Middle and High School, effective August 31, 2022
- Appointed John Burdick as MHS Dean of Students, effective August 31, 2022 to June 23, 2023
- Public comment periods at beginning and end of meeting, limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Next meetings scheduled for September 6 and September 20, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions such as resignations, appointments, and a maternity leave request. The board will also hear reports, discuss goals, and consider a capstone project presentation.
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, donations, and special education items
- Accept resignation of math teacher Amy Strack effective July 22, 2022
- Appoint Danielle Cave as high school math teacher at $52,615.71 for 2022-2023
- Approve maternity leave for teaching assistant Andrea Tapia Dahl
- Appoint multiple teaching assistants and food service staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 19, 2022, approving a consent agenda, personnel actions, and a donation. The board approved fall 2022 coaching appointments with stipends, accepted resignations, and appointed a new ELA teacher and a long-term special education teacher. The meeting also included reports on budget and fund balance, and discussion of board goals.
- Approved fall 2022 coaches: Stuart Hemsley (boys varsity soccer, $5,387), Heather Brewer (girls varsity soccer, $5,387), Sandy Huber (varsity volleyball, $5,387), Mel Frazer (cross country, $5,387), and others.
- Appointed Rhiannon Berry as ELA teacher at $57,867.43 for 2022-2023, replacing John Mullane.
- Appointed Michelle Minnoe as long-term special education teacher from Aug 31 to Nov 22, 2022.
- Accepted resignation of Marjorie Waterson (teaching assistant) and Ruth Greene (food service director).
- Accepted $1,500 donation from Adirondack Foundation - Kevin Broderick Fund for the Lake Placid Community School.
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The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held its reorganizational meeting, electing Daniel Cash as President and Daniel Marvin as Vice President. The board approved a consent agenda covering officer appointments, designations, and authorizations for the 2022-23 school year, and also approved personnel appointments and the meeting calendar.
- Elected Daniel Cash as Board President and Daniel Marvin as Vice President
- Approved appointments including District Clerk Karen Angelopoulos, Treasurer Dana Wood, and Tax Collector Shelley Light
- Set school meal prices for 2022-23: elementary lunch $2.75, middle/high lunch $2.25, adult lunch $4.45
- Appointed Teresa Pena as 6th grade ELA teacher at $54,947 and Timothy Baker as technology coordinator at $56,785
- Approved bonding for treasurer, deputy treasurer, tax collector, and purchasing agent at $1,000,000 each
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering personnel actions, donations, and property disposal, along with receiving reports on budget and finances. The board will also discuss public comments and link goals with agenda items.
- Accept $5,000 donation from Keenan Family Charitable Foundation for woods alternative education program
- Accept $1,700 donation from LP Marathon for backpack program and yearbook
- Approve disposal of surplus personal property per attached Exhibit 1
- Appoint Amanda Blacksmith as district data coordinator with $6,000 annual stipend
- Set administrator salaries including Dana Wood at $117,000 and Joseph Bellew at $50,603
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The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 14, 2022, taking action on personnel matters, including granting tenure to two teachers and accepting resignations and a retirement. The board also approved a consent agenda that included accepting a $17,900 donation, creating a student activities account for a new club, and approving sports mergers with other schools. The meeting included an executive session to discuss special education placements and later another to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and confidential salaries.
- Granted tenure to Mary Claire Kopcienski (physical education) and Kaitlin Patenaude (library media specialist) effective September 1, 2022
- Accepted resignations of Amy Cannava Spicer (English teacher and district data coordinator) effective June 30, 2022, and retirement of John Mullane (English teacher) effective June 25, 2022
- Accepted $17,900 donation from Educational Opportunity Fund for student and teacher grants, 5th grade spring trip, LPES summer reading program, and college visit
- Approved creation of Blue Bomber Weekly News (BBWN) club and student activities account for 2022-2023 school year
- Approved one-year sports mergers: football with Saranac Lake Central School, modified soccer and cross country with North Country School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 18, 2022, to adopt the results of the 2022-2023 school year budget vote and approve a resolution on open meeting law and video conferencing. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and special education placements, and received reports on the budget, treasurer, and superintendent. Public comments were accepted during the 'For the Good of the Cause' sections.
- Adopted 2022-2023 budget vote results (motion carried unanimously)
- Approved resolution on open meeting law and video conferencing
- Approved consent agenda including May 10, 2022 minutes and special education placements
- Received April 2022 budget performance report and treasurer's report
- Next meetings scheduled for June 14, June 21, and July 5 (reorganization)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the 2022-23 school budget and will vote on the budget on May 17, 2022. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments, a property tax report card, and a resolution to purchase copiers through CR BOCES. A $100,000 LEAF grant from the Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce was accepted for the community schools project.
- Public hearing for 2022-23 school year budget
- Accepted $100,000 LEAF grant from Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce for community schools project
- Approved purchase of copiers through CR BOCES
- Approved property tax report card for 2022-23
- Appointed Aileen O'Connor as school psychologist at $58,498 salary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 administration, program, and capital budgets totaling $20,911,744, along with the BOCES administrative budget of $2,817,891. The board also approved personnel actions, including a new Community School Coordinator position, and accepted donations for cafeteria improvements and the community schools initiative. Discussions included a dress code amendment regarding hats for middle school students and board self-evaluation.
- Approved 2022-23 district budget of $20,911,744
- Adopted BOCES administrative budget of $2,817,891
- Created Community School Coordinator position for 2022-23
- Accepted $50,000 LEAF grant for middle/high school cafeteria improvements
- Discussed amending dress code to allow hats for middle school students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, discuss the budget, and adopt a revised dress code policy. The board also accepted donations totaling $7,500 for the backpack program and approved personnel changes including resignations and a substitute pay increase.
- Adopted revised Dress Code policy 5300.25 (vote 6-1, Colleen Locke opposed)
- Accepted $7,500 in donations from Tracey Hovey/Fidelity Charitable for backpack program
- Approved substitute teacher/TA pay increase for 2022-23
- Accepted resignation of special education teacher Kelsey Moore effective April 24, 2022
- Approved spring sports volunteers Michelle Beaney (modified softball) and Duncan Segger (modified baseball)
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The Board of Education is conducting a budget workshop to review the proposed 2022-23 budget. The meeting includes presentations on revenue sources, major expenditure categories, and property tax cap computations.
- Review of 2022-23 proposed budget
- Presentation of property tax cap computation worksheet
- Review of estimated tax increase schedule
- Discussion of revenue sources and major budget categories
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on March 22, 2022, and approved several actions, including establishing a Repair Reserve Fund and placing a $1,000,000 proposition on the May 17, 2022 ballot. The board also approved personnel items, including a custodian appointment and two maternity leave requests, and nominated Martha Spear to the BOCES board. The meeting included a budget workshop and reports on finances and other matters.
- Established a Repair Reserve Fund under General Municipal Law Section 6-d
- Approved ballot proposition to fund Repair Reserve Fund with up to $1,000,000
- Appointed Stephen 'Tony' Kwiecinski as 12-month 2nd shift custodian at $18.73/hour
- Approved maternity leave for teachers Emily McConvey and Catherine Colbert
- Nominated Martha Spear to replace Richard Preston on BOCES board
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on March 8, 2022, to handle routine business and several action items. The board approved a consent agenda including proclamations, a bus lease proposition, a library funding proposition, and personnel changes. A proposed dress code policy (5300.25) failed to pass, with three members voting no. The board also discussed the upcoming May 17, 2022 budget vote and strategic planning.
- Approved bus lease proposition for two 66-passenger buses, not to exceed $44,200 per year, for May 17, 2022 ballot
- Approved E.M. Cooper Memorial Library funding increase from $15,470 to $16,090 for May 17, 2022 ballot
- Dress code policy 5300.25 failed (2 yes, 3 no)
- Accepted $1,800 donation from Adirondack Foreign Language Enhancement Fund for iPad upgrade
- Approved Frank Brunner's return as chemistry/physics teacher with $25,638.80 compensation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Board of Education held a budget workshop and regular meeting to discuss financial reports and community presentations. Key actions included adopting the 2022-2023 school calendar and approving various personnel changes.
- Adoption of Policy 5300.25 Dress Code
- Approval of sports mergers for lacrosse with Saranac Lake and baseball with Keene
- Appointment of Peggy Moore as long-term special education teacher
- Acceptance of CSEA staff resignations and retirements
- Resolution recognizing the Lake Placid Administration Association
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board is holding a budget workshop for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda includes a presentation on the proposed budget, a budget calendar, and documents on the property tax cap and estimated tax increase. All items are listed as information, meaning the board is reviewing and discussing, not voting, on the budget at this meeting.
- 2022-23 Budget Presentation (Feb. 22, 2022).pdf
- Budget calendar 2022-23 updated.pdf
- Tax Levy Cap (Feb. 16 2022).pdf
- Est Tax Increase Schedule (Feb. 16 2022).pdf
- 2022-23 Proposed Budget (Feb. 18 2022).pdf
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Board of Education met to approve several personnel changes and administrative updates. Key decisions included adjusting adult breakfast and lunch prices and amending a substitute coordinator's stipend.
- Increased adult breakfast price from $2.70 to $2.75 and lunch from $5.00 to $5.05
- Amended Kaylee Taylor's substitute coordinator stipend from $5,379.00 to $6,519.00
- Accepted the retirement of Margaret 'Peggy' Moore, effective June 30, 2022
- Accepted the retirement of Laurie Baumbach, effective July 29, 2022
- Authorized the disposal of surplus personal property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on January 18, 2022, approving a consent agenda that included personnel changes, a substitute pay increase due to COVID-19, and other routine items. The board also held an initial budget work session and discussed strategic planning for community outreach.
- Substitute pay increase: TA from $97.50 to $127.50, uncertified teacher from $107.50 to $137.50, certified teacher from $125 to $155, retired certified teacher from $140 to $170, effective retroactive to Jan 3, 2022
- Accepted retirement of psychologist David Miller effective June 22, 2022
- Appointed Ashleigh Farrell as long-term teaching assistant at $139.65 per diem (Step 1) from Jan 19 to June 24, 2022
- Accepted $2,245 donation from Lake Placid Education Association for backpack program
- Approved boys and girls tennis mergers with Saranac Lake Central School for 2021-22 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering multiple routine items, including minutes, a volunteer coaching appointment, creation of a boys hockey extracurricular account, an A/V tax reduction, athletic mergers with Keene Central School, disposal of surplus property, and special education placements. The board will also receive reports on budget performance and the treasurer, discuss a dress code policy, and consider entering executive session for collective negotiations and litigation.
- Approve Jessie Izzo as volunteer assistant for boys basketball for 2021-22 season
- Create SLP boys hockey team extracurricular activity fund
- Approve $474 A/V tax reduction for Michael and Susan Stacy (tax map 154001 42.176-4-20.000)
- Approve one-year track and field and softball mergers with Keene Central School for 2021-22
- Authorize disposal of surplus personal property per Exhibit 1