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Mr. Fink (staff member working with the Orange County Board of Elections) presented cost estimates: continuing the current single‑site, poll‑book approach was estimated at about $17,300; an iPad sign‑in solution at one site would cost about $47,800 in the first year with a BOCES reimbursement that reduces the net cost in year two to roughly $25,000; a two‑location iPad setup raised year‑two reimbursable costs above $34,000. Fink reported that the vendor NTS recommended a four‑iPad configuration would likely be sufficient for the district’s typical turnout, with a six‑iPad option adding only modest extra rental cost.

Board members split on the best path. Proponents of a second site said geographic access — particularly for residents living on the west side of the district — favored adding a polling place. Opponents noted the extra cost and potential operational and security challenges, including traffic flow and the effect on school schedules. Christian, a board member, highlighted legal and procedural distinctions between school district elections and general elections and outlined options for splitting the district into voting precincts or using provisional ballots; he said some of those approaches are used by other districts.

Several trustees observed the district lacks easy, reliable data on where voters live relative to where they vote and that staff must manually consult poll books to produce that analysis. Brendan and others proposed a compromise: rent iPads for the existing single polling location this year to capture sign‑in data and voter geography, then use that evidence to inform any change to the number or location of polling sites in subsequent years. Tiffany and others objected that the additional cost is not a fiscal priority now and preferred to keep the status quo.

No final board motion was adopted to change locations this year. A straw count at the table showed a majority favored exploring a second‑site solution in general, but several of those who supported the concept said they did not support implementing two sites this year. The administration said logistics and timing make a two‑site switch difficult this year. The board agreed to pursue either staff analysis of past poll‑book records or, if the board chooses, a single‑site iPad rental this year to gather data.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCSD Board of Education Meeting Monday January 17th, 2025 @ 7 00PM","oneSentenceSummary","Board members debated whether to add a second polling site for budget votes or to use rented iPads at the existing middle‑school location for electronic sign‑in.","taxTitle","CORNWALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",60462,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316660,"Cornwall BOE hears strong assessment results, staff outlines curriculum follow-ups",2096,1389000,3485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376454-d6cf808b44eab60787d873b06475c6f8&start=1389&end=3485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376454-d6cf808b44eab60787d873b06475c6f8/thumbnail_1389000.jpg","/articles/6316660/New-York/Cornwall-BOE-hears-strong-assessment-results-staff-outlines-curriculum-follow-ups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316660-dd5900b5d38a91bb6296224e0028282f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151392&Signature=h-pX-LmFPAAkpJczXSKi8inNcPVSC8Zm9uyRdw7LFAyOmK-APILxWy1ke2mbOtID-SkPaLHeAHsN2bOV5vwboN65ORcpOvuZ7dYRvJDrJtEtWRF~r2w-M4FtU6NXf0f9YPth8YkINMJFEY2HrhyoGjpJu1RAr1Dx-UdG~BOhDRTZaz8N2~USn~W0jVDAtwqTqZpwpdVUKw7vH4bxGHFXzKcyAij7dvUlfmlGZ0BX1H6tR-QoNytMuMpsK1WTZdLHYZG9AkC5MC5OG87cL5J~QJ9eKjmT2RQxhRR9dYPNESBLi2k-Rm3T1ClnAmZHkU4Li1BxbODPmSluv8SocL2wjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cornwall Central School District on Monday received a detailed presentation of state assessment and Regents results, along with next steps for curriculum development and assessment alignment.

District assessment leader Megan (identified in the meeting as the presenter) told the Board that for grades 3–8 the district had an 85% participation rate and outperformed state averages: ELA proficiency (levels 3–4) was 67% districtwide versus 46% statewide, and math proficiency was 77% versus 54% statewide. At the high school, Regents proficiency rates the presenter cited included 92% in ELA (state 79%), 93% in Algebra I (state 62%), and 96% in Algebra II (state 74%). The district’s graduation rate was reported at 97%.

The presenter emphasized the district uses state report‑card and School Meter data from the New York State Education Department and walked the board through subgroup breakdowns that inform targeted interventions. She said some common weaknesses surfaced across grades — figurative language and informational‑text analysis in ELA and multi‑step problems and fractions in math — and identified strengths such as strong performance on certain standards (for example advanced algebraic reasoning in upper grades and integrated skills across disciplines at grade 8).

Board members pressed for more granular information. Christian (board member) asked that cohort tracking be examined because he and others said they see a recurring proficiency dip at grade 5 across multiple years. Megan confirmed the grade‑5 dip appears consistently and said staff will explore supports tied to that transition. Tiffany (board member) and others noted that higher opt‑out/“not tested” rates in eighth grade math reflect students on the advanced track who instead took Algebra I/Regents; Megan confirmed that many eighth graders who did not appear on the grade‑8 roster took Algebra I and scored highly on that exam.

Eleanora requested Advanced Placement score data; Megan said AP results were not included in the presentation but she would provide them to the board this week. Board members and staff discussed how required Regents, optional Regents/AP choices and course sequencing affect interpretation of aggregate high‑school results.

Megan outlined several curriculum follow‑ups the district could present in future meetings: K–12 science alignment as New state science standards roll out, K–4 literacy programming and how it relates to the science of reading guidance, a math‑program pilot, social‑emotional learning (DBT lessons referenced), and a “portrait of a graduate” planning item the state is discussing. Board members asked that future deep dives be scheduled on specific topics on request.

The presenter stressed that test results are one snapshot; ongoing classroom assessment, data‑team meetings and standard‑by‑standard analysis drive curriculum adjustments and interventions.","District staff presented 2023–24 New York State assessment and Regents results showing Cornwall students above state averages; presenters flagged subgroup gaps, a recurring fifth‑grade dip and next steps for curriculum, science standards, literacy and math pilots.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316649,"Board approves consent agenda items; moves into executive session on negotiations",214,7207000,7421000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376454-d6cf808b44eab60787d873b06475c6f8&start=7207&end=7421","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376454-d6cf808b44eab60787d873b06475c6f8/thumbnail_7207000.jpg","/articles/6316649/New-York/Board-approves-consent-agenda-items-moves-into-executive-session-on-negotiations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316649-45688fb1e1e58234ce83d0b4547c53f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151392&Signature=eEQJco3P8Lu35b7KQB3-x2LJN7a0so-WxkIAq7uAkyiPGd~k6u5-y2QPtpW9VTKmOJdUXEdOBEsrWaE1wv2VUXFXxFXehhzrsE4gnhjlOA92TL8kkS3p4xNIkx7U3YhEIYkWu3W-keeBK4TjhBeV-Mx5dP0qk6qfxR7Q31-obDdRdFbH7zyURgCjU0XbNA-6KwbYoeG07N63~aeD3hWI7CyOXoKSIw1ZR5MdEGzl4xmlg2wny-sCZ2pk7PkIB1xzSgA5SnQyGfTIl9DspAUX6enGjUSG9mUskdEnpme1hBNzDDl6PGUUulTNjZ8cYCD5hFLgoEk2NGa8HFoWS~Q5vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cornwall Central School District Board moved and approved the consent agenda covering items 2 through 25. A board member asked to pull item 6 for clarification (pre‑referendum architecture contract billing/rates); after brief discussion the board voted on item 6 separately and approved it.

The board then voted to enter executive session to continue negotiations with district bargaining units. Christian made the motion to enter executive session; Richard seconded. The board stated it would not conduct business upon return and would adjourn after the closed‑door session.

Votes on the consent agenda and the pulled item were recorded by voice as “Aye” with no recorded opposed votes or abstentions in the public minutes; the executive‑session motion was carried after a second. No formal roll‑call tallies were provided in the transcript; outcomes were announced by the meeting facilitator.","The Board approved the consent agenda (items 2–25) by voice vote, handled a pulled item (number 6) separately and later moved into executive session to discuss contract negotiations; no additional business was conducted after the executive session was announced.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6316654,"Residents urge district to pursue NYSERDA funding and fleet electrification planning",414,356000,770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2376454-d6cf808b44eab60787d873b06475c6f8&start=356&end=770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2376454-d6cf808b44eab60787d873b06475c6f8/thumbnail_356000.jpg","/articles/6316654/New-York/Residents-urge-district-to-pursue-NYSERDA-funding-and-fleet-electrification-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316654-7b1fa6951f337b9e92bc110295ea07ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151392&Signature=FTeh6XulXNx8--vgKJYeHeHAmzqD6BpclW-Qo7v90gtmSgXtC2SH4eq5NSmFkY-RExIa5Y7WV2CC1hbYZWWoGf4a4JO-8C5xcm-YKoXFLGKZGHlmYYdIxrT3A2SoO0E0DAvJAyzdMoX~jtdX7LhDTjOTdOJRjGkq3f92rWAp0MPwW~zHEr0jeXJluJl7UdJZqBVZxOp8p3vNYPu9xKqyxTnl3E4A7JB6wOOxBWtvL2hqvuqeEh4VpAa-7T70Y3wiBXTAUrTM01hBVxxmlO~gvCuIeOaQmYEytZ0tmSu~hhyTMUlvROR~5uRgvBQluLw3iPC-o9t5grEiVKoCv4sVuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment, two speakers urged the Cornwall Central School District to plan for electric school buses and to pursue available New York State funding.

Natalie Wren of Mothers Out Front updated the board on local organizing and encouraged the district to pursue NYSERDA’s school‑bus funding (NYSBIP). Wren acknowledged federal EPA funding uncertainties but said NYSERDA programs still offer substantial support that can make bus electrification cost‑neutral or close to it. She said she would provide more materials to district staff and to Mr. Dade (the superintendent) and thanked board members who had discussed the issue with her offline.

Lofton Reiser, who identified himself as affiliated with West Point Tours, spoke about vehicle safety and operational factors. Reiser cited a 2022 study he summarized comparing vehicle fire rates (the presenter’s comparison was 1,530 combustion‑engine vehicles per 100,000 vs. 25 electric vehicles per 100,000, noted as an across‑the‑board statistic for electric vehicles). He said electric buses’ lower center of gravity can reduce rollover risk and that modern electric buses can travel 100–200+ miles per charge, typically exceeding many route distances. Reiser acknowledged reduced battery range in very cold weather and cited approximate performance figures discussed in the public comment: about 80% of rated range at 32°F and about 60% at 10°F.

Reiser said West Point Tours conducted a Central Hudson electrification assessment and concluded that current local grid capacity could support four electric school buses at present. Both speakers said they had reached out to state legislators and utilities to seek support for the district.

Board members thanked the speakers; the comments were presented as public input and no board action was taken during the comment period.","Public commenters from Mothers Out Front and a West Point Tours representative urged the Board to pursue state funding and a fleet electrification plan for school buses, citing NYSERDA programs, Central Hudson grid capacity for a small number of buses and tradeoffs in cold weather range.","actionData","errors"]

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