Board appoints Andrew Varela to term music-teacher position (term appointment)

The board approved a resolution appointing Andrew Varela to a term position as music teacher for the 2026–27 school year, initially described as grades 7–12 and then amended to pre-K–12. The chair read the resolution and clarified that this was a term appointment rather than a probationary appointment; the board approved the resolution by voice vote.

Kathy explained the term appointment mechanism and said Varela has music credits and is pursuing certification through New York State and BOCES. "He has sent his paperwork to New York State, actually, in consideration of getting his music teaching certificate," Kathy said, and the district will monitor certification status as part of the appointment process.