RIPLEY — Ripley Central School Board of Education members held their annual reorganizational meeting prior to their regular board meeting on July 9.

District Clerk Victoria Mosier administered the Oath of Office to re-elected board members Michael Boll and Paul McCutcheon. McCutcheon was subsequently reappointed as board president, after which he completed the Presidential Oath of Office.

Shaun Waters was appointed as board vice president. He will also serve as Legislative Liaison for the 2025-26 school year. Board member Jacqueline Melter was chosen as BOCES liaison and Michael Boll was selected to serve as Chautauqua County School Board liaison.

Board members also approved contracted services for the 2025-26 school year, as well as board committee assignments, and approved the renewal of numerous appointments for the 2025-26 school year.

At their regular meeting, board members heard about end of the year activities from Principal Sara Centanni. Sixth grade graduation went particularly well, she said. “We had a great turnout and students received many awards and accolades,” she said.

Centanni also told the board that students showcased their accomplishments from the school year during student-led conferences. “We were thrilled to host our Student-led Conferences on Tuesday with nearly 95% attendance,” she said. “It was so special to see students proudly sharing their progress, goals and successes from the year.”

There were also several adventures, worthy of note, Centanni said. “Our first-graders had an incredible adventure at Panama Rocks where they showed impressive grit, perseverance and courage, while exploring the natural beauty of the area,” she said.

Centanni also noted that the sixth-graders went to the ballet at Chautauqua Lake Central School and, also, went to Waldameer Park. Furthermore, the school celebrated CLCS/Ripley seniors as they walked through the halls for one final time before their graduation. “It was a touching reminder of how far our students go — with confidence, character and pride in where they began,” she said.

District Superintendent William Caldwell told board members that more than one-half of the elementary students in the district signed up for Eagle University