The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by President Jason Sanchez at 6:33 p.m. in the LGI at CVA.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. Day, to move into Executive Session in the High School Office Conference Room at 6:34 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the medical, financial, credit or employment history of any particular person or corporation or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of any particular person or corporation; and Collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. Motion carried 5-0.

Present for the Executive Session were Mr. Sanchez, Mrs. Wesolowski, Mr. Boucher, Mrs. Day, Mr. Levi, and Superintendent Rich. Absent: Mr. Costin and Mr. Darrow.

The Board was called out of Executive Session at 7:06 pm by President Sanchez. The public portion of the regular meeting was called to order by President Sanchez at 7:06 p.m. in the LGI. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present.

Members Present

• Jason Sanchez

• Maggie Wesolowski

• Jonathan Boucher

• Valerie Day

• Jonah Levi

Members Absent

• Travis Costin

• Matt Darrow

Staff Present

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.

• Jim Humphrey

Guests Present

None

AGENDA CHANGES

Consent Agenda:

C. , Resignations:\nMichele Schultz, Teacher Aide - Effective 8/17/22

• Erin Vedder, ELA Teacher - Effective 8/30/22

• Kimberlin Deveans, Food Service Helper - Effective 8/31/22

• Lisa Ray, Spanish Teacher - Effective 8/31/22

D. (b), Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Kimberlin Deveans, Assistant Head Cook - Effective 8/31/22

D. (g), Instructional Appointments - Long-Term Substitute:

• Curtis Karwacki, LTS Music Teacher - Effective 8/31/22

D.(i), Volunteer Coaching Appointments - Fall 2022:

• Boys Soccer Volunteer Assistant - Conditional - Roland Hall

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report

• Clay Shooting Range - Mr. Olds reported to the Board on what steps would need to be taken for our district to move forward. Garrett has been in touch with the organization and believes the Ilion fish and Game Club will help. The Board took a straw vote and agreed to move forward with hopes of a possible spring implementation. It was noted that ODY and Richfield Springs currently have programs.

• Uniform Update- Mr. Olds explained what has been done with our new uniforms. At this point, the modified uniforms have been selected and ordered. Our Varsity coaches have met with the vendor and have selected the JV and Varsity uniforms. We will order in the spring and have all of our teams sporting new uniforms in the fall of 2023. Mr. Sanchez asked Mr. Olds to please email Mr. Costin and Mr. Darrow and share the update.

• Food Service Department – Weekend Meals – Mr. Mauro is looking into different programs that will allow for meals to be sent home over the weekend.

Administrative Reports

Administrative Reports will resume at the regular meeting in September.

Business Official’s Report

• The Board received copies of the June 2022 financial reports for their information. Mr. Humphrey explained that he is still waiting for the county to run the bills. When the bills are totaled Mr. Humphrey will draft the warrants for the Board to sign.

• Mr. Humphrey also noted that this year’s CPI for allowable transportation contract increases is 6.3%. This increase will add approximately $63,000 to our contract costs with Birnie Bus. He noted that he budgeted $100k knowing the increase in labor and fuel costs.

(Copies of reports on file in District Clerk’s files.)

BOARD DISCUSSION

• Mr. Sanchez gave a timeline for the Board Goals to be set. We will likely have a draft of Board goals at the September meeting to discuss. Mr. Rich said this process will include Principals aligning building level goals to the district and Board goals. Now that we are near the end of all the COVID restrictions this year we can begin to focus on student performance.

• Mrs. Wesolowski commented about parent concern over the difficulty in communication. The Board agreed that our website is a bit difficult to navigate. Mrs. Wesolowski commented that teachers and parents miss class DOJO. Mr. Rich agreed that class DOJO was nice but no longer was in compliance with ED LAW 2D. Mr. Rich further stated that the APPTEGY app will be better this year.

• Mr. Sanchez asked what opening day will look like. Mr. Rich gave a brief summary of the agenda. Mr. Rich also commented on a district-wide focus on safety this year.

• Mrs. Day asked about mental health training and any new mental health initiatives. Mr. Rich gave an overview of the many ways the district is handling the increased mental health issues: Connected Community Schools, new guidance counselor in the elementary, half-days scheduled throughout the year with SEL focus, PD including a guest speaker in October, the hiring of an additional Assistant Principal for the Jarvis Middle school to help with behavior and plans to hire an additional Social Worker.

PUBLIC OPEN FORUM

There was no public participation this evening.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of Minutes

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved the minutes of the following meetings. Motion carried 5-0.

• Reorganization & Regular Meeting – July 13, 2022

Acceptance of Retirement Notice

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board accepted the following notice of retirement. Motion carried 5-0.

• Marsha Griffith, Conf. Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, Eff. 8/30/22

(Copy of notice on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Acceptance of Resignations

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board accepted the following resignations. Motion carried 5-0.

• Judith Cox, Food Service Helper, Effective 7/13/22

• Samantha Childs, Teacher Assistant, Effective 7/23/22

• Sally McCann-Kramas, Assistant Principal - 12 Mth, Effective 7/24/22

• Dennis Lynch, Building Maintenance Worker, Effective 7/29/22

• Winston Smithson, Teacher Assistant, Effective 8/7/22

• Geraldine Blaise, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/10/22

• Bethanne Congilaro, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/11/22

• Cindy Teleki, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/11/22

• Constance Yardley, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/11/22

• Christopher Doolen, Building Cleaner, Effective 8/21/22

• Corinda Cox, Elementary Teacher, Effective 8/30/22

• Wes Laurion, Science Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

• Michele Schultz, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/17/22

• Erin Vedder, ELA Teacher, Effective 8/30/22

• Kimberlin Deveans, Food Service Helper, Effective 8/31/22

• Lisa Ray, Spanish Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

(Copy of resignations on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved the following personnel appointments/adjustments. Motion carried 5-0.

Non-Instructional Appointments – Permanent:

• Aimee LeClair, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/3/22

• Andrew LeClair, Building Cleaner, Effective 9/7/22

• Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Chris Doolen, Custodian - 12 Mth, Effective 8/22/22

• Michelle Day, Teacher Aide - 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 8/31/22

• Taylor Heitmann, Registered Occupational Therapist, Effective 8/31/22

• Sarah Allen, Food Svc. Helper - 5 hrs/day COND., Effective 9/1/22

• Eunice Cotto, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/22

• Lynne Martin, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/22

• JoEllen Schafer, Food Service Helper -, 5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/22

• Kimberlin Deveans, Assistant Head Cook, Effective 8/31/22

Decrease in Teacher Aide Hours:

• Aimee LeClair, From 7.25 hrs/day to 6.75 hrs/day, Effective 8/31/22

Instructional Appointment – Three-Year Probationary:

• Richard Mucurio, Elementary Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

Administrative Appointments – Four-Year Probationary:

• Danielle Hess, Assistant Principal - 12 Mth, Effective 8/31/22

• Luke Manolescu, Assistant Principal - 10 Mth, Effective 8/31/22

Instructional Appointment – Four-Year Probationary:

• Rochelle Arcuri, Special Education Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

Instructional Appointments – Long-Term Substitutes:

• James Mallia, LTS School Counselor, Eff. Approx. 8/31/22-11/23/22

• Diane Pabes, LTS Special Education Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

• Chase Steenburg, LTS Special Education Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

• Curtis Karwacki, LTS Music Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

Extracurricular Appointments- 2022-2023:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved the following extracurricular appointments for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

• Alliance Club, Brian Van Vechten

• Art Club – ES, Cheryl Hicks

• Art Club - MS, Amy Roepnack

• Art Club - HS, Joanna Jenkins

• Band Club - MS (5-8), Amy Casale

• Book/Reading Club - ES, Jessica Spatto

• Book/Reading Club - HS, Steve Inzer

• Bookstore - HS (Co), Lisa Alexander

• Bookstore - HS (Co), Sarah Seamon

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, Martha Higgins

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, Andrea Nitti

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, MaryJo Pedersen

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, John Kearney

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, Patricia Murray

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, Sherri Willsey

• Breakfast Monitor - HS, Jacklyn Waseleski

• Breakfast Monitor - HS, Brian Lasowski

• Bridge Building Program – MS, TBD

• Builder’s Club, TBD

• Chamber Choir - HS (9-12), Mark Bunce

• Chamber Strings - HS (9-12), Shawn DePalma

• Class Advisor (Freshman) 2 - HS, Ellen Burney

• Class Advisor (Freshman) 2 - HS, Shawn DePalma

• Class Advisor (Sophomore) 2 - HS, Andrea Donahue

• Class Advisor (Sophomore) 2 - HS, Liza Gonzalez

• Class Advisor (Junior) 2 - HS, Jonna Costin

• Class Advisor (Junior) 2 - HS, Lisa Alexander

• Class Advisor (Senior) 2 - HS, Sharee Forte

• Class Advisor (Senior) 2 - HS, Sarah Smithson

• Culinary Club - MS, Leta Williams

• Dance Club – MS, Claire Orendorf

• Department Chair - English (5-8), Colleen Bunce

• Department Chair - English (9-12), Sharee Forte

• Department Chair - Fine Arts: Art (PreK-12), Joanna Jenkins

• Department Chair - Fine Arts: Music (PreK-12), Mark Bunce

• Department Chair - Foreign Language (PreK-12), Andrea Donahue

• Department Chair - Guidance (PreK-12), Michelle DelConte

• Dept. Chair - Library Coordinator (PreK-12), Steve Inzer

• Department Chair - Mathematics (5-8), Jody Balash

• Department Chair - Mathematics (9-12), Ron Kuty

• Dept. Chair-OccEd/Tech/FCS/Business (PK-12), Sarah Seamon

• Department Chair - PE/Health (PreK-12), Jane Connors

• Department Chair - Science (5-8), Michael Farber

• Department Chair - Science (9-12), Kirsten Benson

• Department Chair - Social Studies (5-8), John Kearney

• Department Chair - Social Studies (9-12), Roy Upson

• Department Chair – Special Education (K-4), Kathryn Hitchcock

• Department Chair - Special Education (5-8), Karen Casler

• Department Chair - Special Education (9-12), Amy Billings

• Detention Officer - MS, Melanie Graham

• Detention Officer - HS, TBD

• Drama Club Advisor - ES , Lorraine Burney

• Drama Club Advisor - MS, Andrea Nitti

• Drama Club Advisor – HS, Mark Bunce

• Ecology Club Advisor - HS, Krista Harwick

• Grade Level Pre-K Chair, Kim Vitale

• Grade Level K Chair, Cassie Latella

• Grade Level 1 Chair, TBD

• Grade Level 2 Chair, Gina Kirkpatrick

• Grade Level 3 Chair, TBD

• Grade Level 4 Chair, Brittani Canipe

• Grade Level 5 Chair, Patricia Murray

• Grade Level 6 Chair, Colleen Bunce

• Grade Level 7 Chair, Jennifer DeRocco

• Grade Level 8 Chair, John Kearney

• Green Team - MS, Rachel Ebling

• Honor Society - MS, Shannon Buttacaroli

• Honor Society - HS (Co), Andrea Donahue

• Honor Society - HS (Co), Sarah Seamon

• Intramurals - Boys - ES, Robert Watson

• Intramurals - Boys - MS, Christopher Edick

• Intramurals – Girls – ES, TBD

• Intramurals – Girls - MS, Karen Crouse

• Jazz Ensemble - HS, Michael Fenton

• Key Club - HS, Kelley Macisco

• Language Club - HS, Andrea Donahue

• Lego Robotics - Competitive – MS #1, Rachel Mucurio

• Lego Robotics - Competitive – MS #2, Rachel Mucurio

• Marching Band/Pep Band Director - HS, Michael Fenton

• Math Club - HS, Ron Kuty

• Musical Production Director - HS, Mark Bunce

• Musical Production Asst. Director - HS, Sara McHale

• Newspaper - MS, Ann Marie Horan

• Newspaper - HS, Sharee Forte

• NJROTC Advisor - HS - No Stipend, Matthew Snyder

• Outdoor Adventure Club - HS, Carrie Jones

• Power Hour - MS (2), Patrick Parker

• Power Hour - MS (2), MaryJo Pedersen

• Prevention Drug Quiz Team - MS, Dawn Thomas

• Production and News Club – MS, TBD

• School Store - MS, Karen Crouse

• Science Club - HS, Sarah Spisak

• Select Choir - MS (5/6), Andrea Nitti

• Select Choir - Jarvis Vocal Thunder - MS (7/8), Andrea Nitti

• Ski and SnowBoard Club - MS, Danielle Bliss

• Ski and SnowBoard Club – MS, Joe Patrei

• Ski & SnowBoard Club - HS (Co), Steve Inzer

• Ski & SnowBoard Club - HS (Co), Jonna Costin

• Speech & Debate Club - MS, Karen Crouse

• Strings Club - MS (5-8), TBD

• Student Council - MS, Lynsie Weigand

• Student Council - HS (2), Jon Cole

• Student Council - HS (2), Tim Lawrence

• Technology Club - ES, TBD

• Traffic Monitor – MS – AM/PM, TBD

• Traffic Monitor – MS – AM/PM, TBD

• Traffic Monitor – MS – AM/PM, TBD

• Traffic Monitor – HS – AM/PM, TBD

• Traffic Monitor – HS – AM/PM, TBD

• Writing Club - HS, Amy Billings

• Yearbook - ES (Barringer), Brittani Canipe

• Yearbook - ES (Fisher), Mandy Knowles

• Yearbook - MS, Jennifer DeRocco

• Yearbook – MS, Megan VanEvera

• Yearbook - HS (2), Ellen Burney

• Yearbook - HS (2), Leslie Kubica

Volunteer Coaching Appointments – Fall 2022:

• Girls Varsity Soccer Volunteer Assistant, Jeff Mower

• Boys Soccer Volunteer Assistant - CONDITIONAL, Roland Hall

Substitute Appointments:

• Dennis Lynch, Substitute Building Maintenance Worker, Effective 8/1/22

BOCES Sub-Service Appointment – 2022-2023:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved appointments to the BOCES Sub Service, effective July 7, 2022 – July 6, 2023. Motion carried 5-0.

(Copy of master list of approved substitute on file in District Clerk’s files.)

BOCES Sub Service Appointments – Rescinded – 2022-2023:

• Cesar Figueroa

• Paula Franco

• Nicole Griffiths

• Nicole Landry

• Sarah McMahon

• Nancy Saunders

• Olivia Talarico

• Arthur Williams

Approval of Financial Reports

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved the following financial reports. Motion carried 5-0.

• Financial Reports – June and July 2022

• Cash Account Summary – June 2022

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summary – June and July 2022

• Extracurricular Summary Report – July 2022

(Copy of reports on file in District Clerk’s files.)

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business discussed this evening.

NEW BUSINESS

Approval of Arrangement of Services – CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings. Motion carried 5-0.

• July 6, 2022

• July 14, 2022

• July 19, 2022

(Copy of minutes on file in District Clerk’s files.)\n

Approval of Non-Union Administrative Employment Agreements

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Jonah Levi, seconded by Maggie Wesolowski, the Board approved the following administrative employment agreements. Motion carried 5-0.

• Sally McCann-Kramas, Human Resources Director, Effective 7/25/22 - 6/30/26

• Alaine Canestrari, Assistant Superintendent, Effective 9/1/22 - 6/30/26

Approval of Appointments and Authorizations

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Valerie Day, seconded by Maggie Wesolowski, the Board approved the following appointments and authorizations. Motion carried 5-0.

• Sally McCann-Kramas, Equal Opportunity Compliance/Title IX Officer, Effective 7/25/22

• Sally McCann-Kramas, Lead Evaluator, Effective 7/25/22

• Alaine Canestrari, Title I Compliance Officer, Effective 9/1/22

• Alaine Canestrari, Lead Evaluator, Effective 9/1/22

Approval of Agreement for Interim Services

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Jonah Levi, seconded by Maggie Wesolowski, the Board approved the following appointment and agreement for interim services. Motion carried 5-0.

• Marsha Griffith, Conf. Secretary to Superintendent/District Clerk, Eff. 8/31/22 - 6/30/23

(Copy of agreement on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Approval of Extension to Transportation Contracts with Birnie Bus for 2022-2023

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Valerie Day, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved an extension to transportation contract with Birnie bus for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

(Copy of contracts on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Amendment

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved the following amendment for the 2022-2023 school ear. Motion carried 5-0.

• $4,000,000 to further fund our capital project and assist with cash flow

Approval of Budget Transfer from General Fund (A) to Capital Fund (H)

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Maggie Wesolowski, seconded by Jonah Levi, the Board approved the following budget transfer from General Fund (A) to Capital Fund (H). Motion carried 5-0.

• Amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to further fund capital project and assist with cash flow

Approval of District-Wide Safety Plan

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Jonah Levi, seconded by Maggie Wesolowski, the Board approved the District-Wide Safety Plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

(Copy of plan on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Approval of District Comprehensive Improvement Plan

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Jonah Levi, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved the District-Comprehensive Improvement Plan for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

(Copy of plan on file in District Clerk’s files.)

Approval to Dispose of Surplus Goods

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Jonah Levi, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved of the disposal of the following surplus goods. Motion carried 5-0.

• Technology Equipment - As per inventory list of 7/28/22 - Starting RIC Tag# 558638

NEXT MEETING:, September 21, 2022 Regular Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Jonah Levi, seconded by Maggie Wesolowski, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

James Humphrey, Deputy Clerk

Minutes taken by James Humphrey, Deputy Clerk, in absence of District Clerk.