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Several board members responded that timing should account for a new PPS leader who is about to take the post. Mary Ann Meaden and other members said they did not want to overtax a new administrator and suggested waiting for that leader to settle in and propose reporting formats. Board members and administrators repeatedly cautioned against a board-level role that would blur governance and operations; Mary Ann and others referenced past arrangements where board participation in operational committees became confusing.

Superintendent and administration representatives asked the board to specify which PPS information they want to review so the administration can provide focused reports rather than broad, unfocused materials. The superintendent said the administration likely already collects many relevant metrics and asked the board to identify priorities and desired goals so staff can be efficient in preparing material.

Separately, board member Jeff raised concerns about student nutrition and stigma associated with meal programs, and whether students lacking weekend nutrition affected learning and test scores. Kevin (district staff) said the state is building a universal meals program that would cover all district schools; Arlington has applied and been accepted but the state is still finalizing rollout details. Board members suggested scheduling a deeper discussion on nutrition and assistance programs at a future meeting so administration can prepare data and options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ACSD Board of Education Meeting 6/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","Board members discussed possible increased oversight of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) during a transition, debated timing and governance boundaries, and raised student nutrition concerns; district administration said the state universal meals proposal would apply to all district schools but rollout details remain pending.","taxTitle","ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38566,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546233,"Arlington High School highlights student civic projects, sustainability and inclusion programs",546,1283000,1829000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3797867-d5867351749462555ae7ef0a1ea67789&start=1283&end=1829","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3797867-d5867351749462555ae7ef0a1ea67789/thumbnail_1283000.jpg","/articles/6546233/New-York/Arlington-High-School-highlights-student-civic-projects-sustainability-and-inclusion-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546233-9abc832781db322aeed596f63b1177dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775653&Signature=AF0PzaOEgfQdRbHGjfYOKaXYLLa2zsN1Nl1wrc~OkK24Qd6X4aBcjB7sFjvpo7FKPbk42-kbrbYugwG39JcDDuLHmXeW7gEjSXT9V~ZqCcs98Y23mdDhgv1IC9ERWRlTbmKBjN0uJyYVOThdu2lPfbKfshXzLyAtGie9QEDlr5eg4ZV9X4LyzjnoJtE4534KJTLZxIgxl3k9WurJ6gyZkPhsuzOT2zNUvgsNfUdf8Xap6ao7yoVie4i7j5ee1-fxfnp72UOki3K5tos6BvVZaTB9Z~Jf6~8rCrIlmLVqM5H29D1Gu8SqeuZAlXw0EwgVa1UHXvNJe51-Gpif9dfUuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Arlington High School leaders presented a year-end overview to the Arlington Central School District Board of Education that highlighted academic recognitions, student-led civic engagement, sustainability projects and inclusion programs. Principal Dr. Soleimani opened the presentation and said the school operates under the banner “I am an admiral, a community for all,” and summarized academic and extracurricular highlights.

Dr. Soleimani and teacher K. Bellino described a range of programs: induction of 189 seniors into the National Honor Society, recognition of nearly 399 students at an honors ceremony, participation in the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) and My Sister's Keeper (MSK) initiatives, a participatory budget pilot that funded a “grame and snack station” and a Zen garden, and a “No Place for Hate” designation. The AHS food anchor program currently serves 20 students and 2 staff members weekly; staff said they plan to expand the pantry into a student-choice model next year.

Miss Bellino presented the Seal of Civic Readiness (New York State), noting the district averages roughly 380–415 recipients and is “one of the leaders in the state.” Nineteen students completed the capstone projects this year; several presented results at the board meeting:

- Dominic Allen led a book drive that donated more than 190 books to the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie.
- Cyrus (last name not specified) pivoted from a planned tea with seniors to a clothing drive and donated items to the Children’s Home in Poughkeepsie for students in foster care.
- Yamile Gonzalez collected approximately 45 bags of clothing for Dutchess Outreach through a drive with her soccer club.
- Students in Mr. Lawrence’s climate and energy science class spearheaded a de-lamping program; presenters reported they had removed 1,198 bulbs (stated as “de lamped 11 98 bulbs” in the transcript) with estimated carbon savings and a projected yearly cost savings (figures provided by students as part of their project: estimated carbon savings £26,367.7 and estimated yearly savings $4,625.93). The presenters said the work may expand to other district buildings.
- Arunya Sahu planted 200 willow stalks in wetlands behind the high school to benefit Blanding’s turtles and set up a watering and measurement plan with community partners.
- Rebecca Rodriguez Singh and Alexa Johnson researched using willow residues to produce charcoal for art classes; they are exploring expansion to other buildings.
- Cali Rolison developed a hands-on “Save the Sea Creatures” science activity and taught it at Vail Farm Elementary School.

Student speakers included Xavier Duranis and Brandon Bailey, who were inducted as MBK fellows and spoke about representing the school at state meetings. Dr. Soleimani, Miss Bellino and several students emphasized civic skills learned through the capstone process: research, planning, outreach to community partners, and implementation of informed action.

Several student projects involved community partners such as Dutchess Outreach, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, Hope on a Mission, Willow Veil Farm and former AHS staff member Maribel Pregnal. Teachers and students said the projects frequently engaged peers as volunteers and provided practical learning about project management and civic participation.","School leaders and 19 students presented civic engagement capstone projects, sustainability initiatives and inclusive extracurricular programs at Arlington High School.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6546238,"Arlington board approves personnel actions, appoints Joe Cotter as director of facilities",151,1900000,2051000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3797867-d5867351749462555ae7ef0a1ea67789&start=1900&end=2051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3797867-d5867351749462555ae7ef0a1ea67789/thumbnail_1900000.jpg","/articles/6546238/New-York/Arlington-board-approves-personnel-actions-appoints-Joe-Cotter-as-director-of-facilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546238-ce121d0b59b793a74eb7074ff5178f25/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775653&Signature=E6EGKdCKOpgJrtbz8ViNlR5n6lRLey7dZoy4GxZu4hEgEaI2pVINDZtE3Z6HUQi0K7QhV~W9Nah1Nu8ADF1X8XpWIONuMJaxSMEErRKvHHhUC564LDOucMkXiYOqvu9crht8V2Q44M~QCYPa-uvohscIbOArvivfFmUqNBgF8W12eoaRtTK-0ZwvvkUMCoZi3iprBe6Me1OJ8GIvndJ06rrrZWkR5azc1yQr3aCdEz2lsK9LjbRap3ZEvztdckU2AEFgO9jYtJlZSM0NIGtBoFEsohmJ9jniJml8gl-CnKsqWWZP6ocY98sEkE2HogZ7Ze0E3HoMbz5Cy3TJcgrYgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arlington Central School District Board of Education approved a package of personnel actions and the consent agenda during its public meeting. The board voted to appoint Joe Cotter as director of facilities, approved an extension of a probationary period, certified tenure recommendations and created a civil service position; each motion passed after an aye vote.

The superintendent drew the board's attention to the recommendation to appoint Joe Cotter and noted Cotter has been “learning alongside John” Wilson, who is retiring after more than 10 years leading facilities. Joe Cotter was present at the meeting and briefly acknowledged members when asked to wave. The board moved and passed the item to make the appointment official.

Other personnel actions approved included an unspecified extension of a probationary period, certified tenure recommendations formally recorded as passed by voice vote, and the creation of a civil service position. The board also approved the consent agenda in a single motion, which included several routine items provided to board members in advance for review.

All motions shown on the record were adopted by voice vote. Where roll-call tallies were not read into the transcript, the minutes show the motions carried after the board president called for “all those in favor” and members responded “Aye.” No formal vote tallies or individual yes/no votes were read aloud in the transcript.

The appointment of a new facilities director follows the announced retirement of John Wilson and places an internal candidate into a management role overseeing building and maintenance operations. The board made the personnel actions without additional deliberation beyond the administrators’ recommendations.","The Arlington Central School District Board of Education approved multiple personnel items and a consent agenda, including appointing Joe Cotter as director of facilities to replace retiring John Wilson.","actionData","errors"]

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