BCSD Board Meeting Brief: September 10 and 17, 2025

The BCSD Board Meeting Brief is designed to be a quick, high-level rundown of Bedford Central School District’s Board of Education meetings. While the full information is always available to the public on BoardDocs, we know you’re busy and we want to deliver an easily digestible overview of each of our meetings.

September 10

• Special Presentations
  1. The board approved the appointment of Timothy Walsh as Director of Facilities III, effective December 10, 2025
• Student Announcements
  1. Freshmen came in early on the first day for orientation. Thank you to all the staff and seniors who came in to help give tours and provide information to the new students
  2. Fox Lane won the first football game of the season, 12-2 against Greeley
• District Reports/Presentations
  1. Medicaid Audit Report
  2. Amy Fishkin gave an overview of the Title Grants that were submitted to the State on behalf of the Bedford Central School District.
     • The Title Grant programs include, but are not limited to:
       • Title I, Part A – Provides supplemental resources to improve the academic achievement of students from low-income families.
       • Title II, Part A – Supports professional development and instructional improvement to increase the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders.
       • Title III, Part A – Provides funding to enhance language instruction for English language learners.
       • Title IV, Part A – Supports student academic enrichment through well-rounded educational opportunities, safe and supportive learning environments, and the effective use of technology.
  3. 2025-2026 Success Plan
• Board Announcements
  1. Back-to-school nights
  2. First Parent Presidents meeting of the year
  3. Update on summer construction progress
• Old Business
  1. Northwell Mental Health Clinic
     • The board deliberated the potential new partnership program that was approved as part of the publicly voted budget.
     • The administration will request a detailed rationale from legal counsel on the risk assessment and will consider a potential opt-in and disclaimer process for families.
  2. Fox Logo
     • The Board approved the Fox Lane Athletics logo designs as presented

September 17

• District Presentations
  1. Success Plan 25-26: Special Education Action Plan, Dr. Toni Ann Carey
• Student Announcements
  1. Five high schoolers were invited by NYSSMA to participate in Conference All-State ensembles. Congratulations to Lily Kimble, Franke Kelly, David Matz, Samuel Liu, and Tyler Nakajima-Graham for your excellence in music.
  2. The high school’s back to school night is next Thursday, September 25th
  3. Fox Night is on Saturday, September 27th. There will be food trucks, music, and fireworks at the end of the night so make sure to come and have a great night with your friends, family, and the community!
• Special Presentations
  1. Segal Group - Healthcare Update
• Board Announcements
  1. Recognition of student achievements in music and the contributions of the arts and music departments
• Superintendent Announcements
  1. Dr. Glass updated the Board and Community on the 25-26 Success Plan
     • Emphasis on clear sequencing of actions, KPIs, accountability, and timelines, including near-term and 3–5 year horizons.
  2. Reference to “Portrait of a Graduate” as framing outcomes.
  3. Ms. Fishkin outlined three “big buckets”:
     • Elementary implementation: UFLI-aligned phonics consistently across all five elementary schools; assessment-curriculum alignment.
     • Secondary focus: strengthening literacy curriculum and instructional methodology, aiming for improved literacy outcomes.
     • Data-driven decision-making: leveraging the energy platform with assessment and analytics modules to access real-time data beyond state results and summatives; analyze curriculum-related assessments to inform instruction.
     • Robust PD continues in the science of reading and LETRS; most teachers no longer need Volume 1, focus shifting to remaining cohorts and advanced work.
     • Collaboration aligning specialized reading instruction language and practice; PCG report recommendations are being embedded.
  4. Ms. Tiggs spoke about right-sizing, moving from paper to digital processes, the goal is transparent, timely processing.
  5. Mr. Formoso spoke about advanced digitization of key operational processes and safety workflows; reducing reliance on paper.
• Old Business
  1. Regionalization Update: Dr. Glass
     • BOCES is requesting district participation in regionalization efforts
     • There is a strategic question of whether to join the initiatives now during the formation stage or wait; a preference for being involved early to help shape the structure and secure potential state funding, rather than being compelled to join a completed system later
     • Concerns were raised about the potential for these new systems to be challenging
     • Despite the risks and communication issues, the potential benefits are seen as significant. It was noted that new services offered at a regional level "could be a game changer" for the district.
     • No final decision was made to commit to or decline participation in the regionalization programs; more discussion at the October 8th meeting
  2. Bond Update: Phase 2a - Elementary School ReBid- Informational Item for Input to Construction Subcommittee
     • The bid for the remaining portion of Phase 2 of the bond project, specifically for the elementary schools, came in almost double the construction manager's estimate
     • The board agreed to not accept the current bids and authorized the construction manager to proceed with instructions for a re-bidding process
     • The construction manager will proceed with instructions to remove the identified items from the project scope for the re-bid and provide new, accurate cost estimates;
     • The board will review the final bid package in a future meeting before approving it for submission.
     • Compliance-related projects, including ADA and abatement work, will be managed by Steve Thompson.

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