●**Superintendent Update:** Dr. Steven Walker announced the district is exploring allocating space at CET to house a UPK program, potentially reducing overhead costs, while the administration prepares to issue an RFP for providers by the end of January.
●**Public Hearing:** Over a dozen residents spoke for nearly an hour, urging the Board to use discretionary funds or a tax levy increase to close the funding gap and retain current provider Children's Space North.
●**Curriculum Changes:** The District is implementing new math improvement materials and finalizing a "comprehensive framework" for literacy at CET, alongside scheduled electives on February 4.
●**Administrative Appointment:** Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Sullivan was appointed to the Board of the New York State Insurance Reciprocal.
●**Cell Phone Policy:** Administration reported successful implementation of the state cell phone ban across all schools, with high school student engagement described as "astronomically higher" due to the new schedule.
●**Student Achievement:** High School Principal Dr. Laura Dubac presented data showing CHHS is one of three schools in the region to earn the AP Honor Roll Platinum Award.