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Yorktown Central School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Yorktown board hears audit results, science research update and screen-time comments 4:53

  • High school staff presented on the science research program, saying enrollment had doubled from 44 students and that 3 Yorktown students were named Science Talent Search top 300 scholars in 2026. 4:53
  • The district's external auditor reported an unmodified, or clean, opinion on the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2026, and an unassigned fund balance of about $5.064 million. 22:39
  • A district staff member highlighted the district's work on communications, and speakers at public comment raised classroom screen time, the use of AI and middle school clubs. 29:11

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Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and executive session 0:01
    • Lisa Rolle asked for a motion to go into executive session to discuss proposed litigation, the employment history of particular employees and matters made confidential under FERPA. 0:01
    • Lisa Rolle then asked for a motion to return to public session and called for the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:22
  2. Science research program presentation 1:36
    • A teacher said the program had 44 students about 7 years ago and has since doubled its numbers. 4:53
    • A second teacher said Yorktown has had 33 Science Talent Search top 300 scholars and 54 International Science and Engineering Fair finalists since 2001. 6:14
    • Two students described their research projects, and a staff member said students have patented things as part of the program. 8:19
  3. First public comment period 21:46
    • Lisa Rolle opened public comment for agenda-related items. 21:46
  4. External audit report 21:54
    • Reshmi Bose said a partner at the district's external audit firm would present the financials for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2026. 22:00
    • The auditor said the district received an unmodified opinion on its financial statements and that the firm found no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal controls. 22:39
    • The auditor said the unassigned fund balance was about $5.064 million, or 4% of the subsequent year's budget, the maximum allowable in New York State. 25:31
  5. Student representative report 27:01
    • The student representative reported on fall sports, a music booster tag sale on Saturday, October 17th, and school closures on Monday, October 12th, for Columbus Day. 27:07
  6. District communications presentation 29:11
    • A staff member said the Yorktown Minute had about 130,000 views last year, about a 60% increase, and that Instagram followers grew from about 400 to over 3,000. 33:33
    • The staff member said the district plans to transition to ParentSquare, including as its new website platform. 42:08
    • Lisa Rolle asked how students prefer to receive communications, and a student representative said Instagram. 43:54
  7. Board committee reports 48:08
    • Reshmi Bose said the AI committee met September 10th and the audit committee reviewed the external audit financials, which are to be submitted to the state by October 15th. 48:13
    • Michael Magnani said the facilities committee is working on punch list items from summer projects and the fiscal committee will meet October 21st. 51:06
    • Cheryl Reynolds said the policy committee got through 18 policies over 2 meetings and would bring 4 adoptions and 6 reviews to the board. 52:43
  8. Policy adoptions, readings and mission statement 53:36
    • Lisa Rolle asked for a motion to approve the second reading and adoption of policies 1721, 5154, 5330 and 9645. 53:36
    • Lisa Rolle listed first reads of policies 5150, 5420, 5420R and 8130.01 and said Policy Zero, the board's mission statement, was last updated in February of 2017. 54:03
    • One board member recommended looking at the board areas of focus and said wording on mental health could be added. 55:59
  9. Consent agenda 58:12
    • Lisa Rolle asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda, items 11 through 15. 58:33
  10. Board comments and recognition 59:11
    • A staff member said next week is Board of Education Recognition Week and gave each board member a Yorktown Difference Makers pin. 1:02:22
  11. Second public comment period 1:03:46
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to consider adopting guidelines around screen time in schools and the use of AI. 1:04:20
    • A speaker asked for more inclusive club options at the middle school. 1:08:13
    • A speaker raised concerns about the amount of classroom screen time and a lack of oversight. 1:12:19
  12. Adjournment 1:16:39
    • Lisa Rolle asked for a motion to adjourn. 1:16:39

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Video: posted by the district as “Yorktown CSD Board of Education Meeting – October 5, 2026”