Lake Placid Central School District public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on December 19, 2023, at the elementary school library. The board toured the new Math Store, Innovation Lab, and Library, and approved a consent agenda including minutes, policy adoptions, property disposal, and special education placements. They also accepted a $5,000 donation for the student needs fund and approved a teacher retirement.
- Accepted $5,000 donation from Fidelity Charitable for student needs fund - backpack program
- Approved retirement of elementary school teacher Ann Miller effective June 30, 2024
- Adopted policies on special education, time out rooms, homebound instruction, workplace violence prevention, and breast milk expression
- Authorized disposal of surplus personal property as per Exhibit 1
- Entered executive session to discuss lease of real property
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on December 5, 2023. The board will vote on consent agenda items including the 2024-25 budget calendar, disposal of surplus property, and special education placements, as well as personnel actions such as granting tenure to a teaching assistant and accepting retirements. The meeting also includes public comment periods and reports on special education and policy first reads.
- Approved 2024-25 budget calendar (Exhibit B) to alternate budget hearing between Lake Placid and Wilmington
- Granted tenure to teaching assistant Andrea Dahl (employee #828) effective December 10, 2023
- Accepted retirements of science teacher Dana Damp (employee #65) and music teacher Kathy Briggs (employee #42), effective June 30, 2024
- Approved disposal of surplus personal property per Exhibit 1
- Approved special education placements and related services for 2023-24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on November 14, 2023. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a consultant agreement, a senior citizen tax exemption resolution, club approval, and acceptance of two state audit reports. They will also consider personnel actions such as appointments, a maternity leave request, and additional winter coaches. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the superintendent and treasurer.
- Approve consultant agreement with Anne Kuhl as teacher of the visually impaired (Oct 26, 2023 – Aug 31, 2024)
- Adopt Senior Citizen Tax Exemption Resolution
- Approve Chess Club as a new club at the Middle and High School
- Accept Investment Program audit report from State Comptroller (July 1, 2021 – April 30, 2023)
- Accept Transportation State Aid audit report from State Comptroller (July 1, 2018 – April 30, 2023)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on October 17, 2023, to tour recent upgrades, hear the external audit report, and approve a consent agenda covering personnel, surplus property disposal, and special education placements. The board also accepted two donations totaling $40,258.19 for scholarships and approved winter sports coaching assignments with specified stipends.
- Approved winter coaches for 2023-24, including stipends up to $6,784.00 for varsity basketball and hockey coaches.
- Appointed Stephen Kwiecinski as Information Technology Specialist at $42,000.00 per year (prorated), probationary period of one year.
- Accepted retirement of Ronald Winch, cleaner/driver, effective March 30, 2024.
- Accepted donation of $35,315.28 from J. Vernon Lamb Jr. and Gertrude Winifred Lamb for an annual scholarship.
- Accepted donation of $4,942.91 for the LPCSD Scholarship Fund for Benjamin Baird.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 3, 2023, at the Wilmington Community Center. The board approved a consent agenda that included the district safety plan, sports mergers with Saranac Lake, a tax assessment reduction, and other routine items. They also entered executive session to discuss a tenure recommendation and approved an anti-bullying proclamation.
- Approved boys and girls hockey mergers with Saranac Lake Central School for 2023-2024, costs split between districts
- Approved Safety Plans for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved $727.83 tax assessment reduction for Ryan Poole (tax map 42.174-12.000-)
- Approved maternity leave for teacher Emileigh Gillette starting Feb 18, 2024
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA Local 1000, retroactive to July 1, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on September 19, 2023, and approved several routine items, including consent agenda items, personnel appointments, and resolutions for property tax exemptions. The board also discussed reports and entered executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation.
- Adopted resolution authorizing alternative veterans' property tax exemption
- Adopted resolution for partial real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
- Approved disposal of surplus personal property, including trailers
- Appointed Kandisse Kis as long-term teaching assistant at $45,250.00 for 2023-24
- Approved maternity leave request for teaching assistant Cameron Scsigulinsky
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, policy adoptions, and personnel actions. The board also discussed veterans' and firefighter/ambulance worker tax exemptions and set board goals for 2023-24. An executive session was held to discuss personnel employment history.
- Approved consent agenda including policy adoptions (2342, 4327, 4772, 5500, 6700, 8635) and special education items
- Discussed Veterans' Exemption and Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemptions
- Appointed Kelsey Nemec as 6th grade ELA teacher at $56,002 salary, replacing Tess Pena
- Appointed Amanda Cassidy and Nicole Trainor as long-term special education teachers at $51,311 and $53,436 respectively
- Approved personnel consent agenda including head custodian, bus monitor, and Director of Transportation appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes accepting a $44,700 donation from the Adirondack Foundation for the 8th grade Washington DC trip, appointing a Director of Pupil Personnel Services and a teaching assistant, approving a boys modified soccer merger with North Country School, dissolving the Essex County School Board Association, and disposing of surplus property. The board will also hear presentations on the Woods Program and the LPES Literacy Program, and receive budget and treasurer's reports. An executive session is planned to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, followed by a vote on the superintendent's employment agreement.
- Accept $44,700 donation from Adirondack Foundation for 8th grade DC trip
- Appoint Sarah Allen as Director of Pupil Personnel Services at $98,000 salary
- Approve boys modified soccer merger with North Country School for 2023-24
- Dissolve Essex County School Board Association and distribute funds
- Approve superintendent's employment agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, a sports merger, and several personnel actions. The board will also hear a student presentation on single-use plastics and receive reports on operations and end-of-year school events. All listed motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved tenure for Katherine Haney, Samuel Baker, Caitlin Kozak, Elizabeth Stratford, Jennifer Tuggey, and Kathi Bliss, effective September 1, 2023 (or August 23, 2023 for Bliss)
- Approved re-appointment of Keith Clark as Community Schools Coordinator for 2023-24, with up to 30 additional days at per diem rate
- Approved maternity leave for Hailey Fremante and resignation of Kristin Hutchins (effective Aug 30, 2023) and Cristina Montenegro Granger (effective May 19, 2023)
- Approved creation of a Special Education Teacher position and summer school appointments
- Heard student presentation on single-use plastics and discussed milk machines
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to adopt the results of the 2023-2024 school year budget vote. The board also administered the oath of office to newly elected board member Douglas Lansing, whose term runs from May 17, 2023 to June 30, 2026. The meeting included public comment periods and discussion of upcoming school events.
- Adopted 2023-2024 budget vote results (motion carried unanimously)
- Oath of office administered to new board member Douglas Lansing
- Public comment periods (up to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker)
- Upcoming dates: Regents exams June 14-22, graduation June 23
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The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a Repair Reserve Fund Hearing and a Budget Hearing for the 2023-24 school year, followed by a regular board meeting. The board approved a resolution to use the Repair Reserve Fund for an estimated $1,000,000 in repairs to the Middle and High School Auditorium and Athletic Department Weight Room. The board also approved several personnel appointments, including a new Dean of Students/Athletic Director and a physical education teacher.
- Approved $1,000,000 in repairs to the MHS Auditorium and Weight Room using the Repair Reserve Fund
- Approved appointment of Dean of Students/Athletic Director at $76,450.00 salary, effective July 1, 2023
- Approved appointment of a physical education teacher at $49,475.00 salary, effective September 5, 2023
- Held public hearing on the 2023-24 school budget
- Approved election inspectors and poll workers for the May 16, 2023 budget vote
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on April 25, 2023, and took action on several items. The board voted down a resolution to adopt the BOCES administrative budget of $3,027,628 for 2023-2024, with a 5-2 vote against. The board also accepted a $95,135.12 donation from LEAF for the School Innovation Center project and approved several personnel actions, including a salary correction and a long-term teaching appointment.
- BOCES administrative budget of $3,027,628.00 for 2023-2024 rejected (motion failed 5-2)
- Accepted $95,135.12 donation from LEAF for School Innovation Center project
- Approved personnel consent agenda: salary correction for teaching assistant to $142.45 per diem, agreement with employee #825, and long-term special education teacher appointment
- Recognized May 7-13, 2023 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 1, 2023 as School Principals' Day
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and special education placements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met on April 18, 2023, and approved the 2023-2024 administration, program, and capital budgets totaling $21,746,602. The board also accepted a $200,000 donation from the Gertrude Lamb Trust for scholarships, approved the property tax report card, and handled personnel appointments and other routine items.
- Approved 2023-2024 budgets totaling $21,746,602
- Accepted $200,000 donation from Gertrude Lamb Trust for Nash Williams and Founding Families Scholarships
- Approved property tax report card for 2023-24
- Appointed teaching assistant (employee #990) at $25,416.00/year
- Appointed food service worker (employee #991) at $25,315.20/year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education met for a budget workshop and regular meeting. The board approved several action items, including a $2,500 donation for the backpack program, a BOCES board nomination, and consent agenda items. They also discussed upcoming budget hearings and a possible tax exemption for combat veterans.
- Budget workshop held at 5:30 p.m. with 2022-2023 budget presentation
- Approved $2,500 donation from Empty Can Industries, LLC for the backpack program
- Nominated Peter Lynch to the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES board for a three-year term
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, CEWW resolution for extended school year, and special education placements
- Discussed possible tax exemptions for combat veterans and firefighters/ambulance drivers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering spring sports coaches, the 2023-2024 school calendar, small claims tax assessment refunds, and a boys modified baseball merger with Keene Central School. The board will also hear reports on budget performance and the treasurer, and discuss public participation.
- Approval of 2023 spring coaches with stipends up to $5,190
- Adoption of 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approval of $2,056.06 in small claims tax assessment refunds
- Approval of boys modified baseball merger with Keene Central School
- Acceptance of $3,000 donation from Adirondack Foundation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District board is holding a budget workshop for the 2023-24 school year, with a first look at the proposed budget, tax levy, and property tax cap calculations. The meeting includes presentations on the budget calendar, tax schedule, and major spending categories. A regular meeting follows the workshop.
- First look at 2023-24 budget presentation
- Property tax cap computation worksheet for 2023-24
- Tax schedule and budget estimates for tax levy 2023-2024
- Budget projections for 2023-24 revenue and major categories
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 24, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included small claims tax assessment refunds totaling $3,165.10, a one-year boys tennis merger with Keene Central School, and special education placements. The board also created a new ESL teacher position, accepted a teacher's retirement, and appointed a long-term teaching assistant. Public comment periods were held at the beginning and end of the meeting.
- Created ESL teacher position effective January 24, 2023
- Accepted retirement of math teacher Brian Brandes effective June 30, 2023
- Approved small claims tax refunds totaling $3,165.10 to three property owners
- Approved one-year boys tennis merger with Keene Central School for 2022-23
- Appointed long-term teaching assistant at $154.15 per diem
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2014 – 2026)
The Lake Placid Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, approving several personnel actions, including retirements and a new science teacher appointment, as well as athletic team mergers with neighboring districts. The board also accepted the oath of office for a new member and approved consent agenda items covering minutes, special education, and extended school year participation.
- Approved athletic mergers with Saranac Lake and Keene Central Schools for tennis, track, softball, baseball, and lacrosse for 2022-23
- Accepted retirements of John Glinski (PE teacher), Margaret Borland, and Martha Scarpelli (teaching assistants)
- Appointed a new science teacher at $57,070.01 (Step 9, MA+60) starting Feb 13, 2023
- Approved CEWW resolution for extended school year (ESY) participation
- Approved special education placements and services for 2022-23