The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by President Jason Sanchez at 7:01 p.m. in the LGI at CVA. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present.

Members Present

• Jason Sanchez, Pres.

• Maggie Wesolowski, V. Pres.

• Jonathan Boucher

• Travis Costin

• Matt Darrow

• Valerie Day

• Jonah Levi (left at 7:35 pm)

Members Absent

• None

Staff Present

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.

• Jim Humphrey

• Rich Keeler

• Danielle Hess

• Alaine Canestrari

Guests Present

• None

AGENDA CHANGES

Consent Agenda

C.(f) Instructional Appt. - Therese Winchester - Per Diem Substitute Math Teacher, Eff. 9/13/22
C.(g) Extracurricular Appt. - Colleen Bunce, Mentor Coordinator (District) 2022-2023
C.(h) Mentor Appointment - Patricia Murray, Mentor to Libby Seymour, Mentee - 2022-2023
C.(h) Mentor Appointment - Kerri Brownrigg, Mentor to Laura Eysaman, Mentee
C.(j) Substitute Appointment - Frank Torres, Substitute Teacher Aide, Effective 9/19/22
C.(n) After-School (Closing the Gap) Tutor - As Needed - Dawn Forte
D. Approval of Financial Reports - Cash Account Summaries - July and August 2022

New Business

G. Approval of SRO Agreement - 2022-2023 - REVISED
Executive Session

PRESENTATION

• Utica University Bridge Program -

  Mr. Keeler presented information on a new opportunity for our Juniors and Seniors to earn up to 18 credits from Utica University.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report

• Facilities Report - September 2022 – The Board received copies of the September 2022 Facilities Report. Mr. Rich summarized the report as prepared by Mr. Miller. He further explained that, in the future, the Board will receive quarterly reports from the Facilities, Athletics, Cafeteria and Transportation Directors. Mr. Rich explained that he had recently met with Mr. Olds, Mr. Francisco and Mr. Mauro. They felt a quarterly report would be a valuable tool for sharing any news in these departments.

• Athletics Report - September 2022 – The Board received copies of the September 2022 Athletics Report. Mr. Rich summarized the report as prepared by Mr. Olds. Our fall seasons are off and running.

• NJROTC Basic Leadership Training – Our students are currently attending the leadership training and are scheduled to return from the event on September 22, 2022.

• Draft Board Goals – The Board received copies of the draft BOE Goals. Mr. Rich briefly described the DCIP (District-Wide Instructional Plan) and the SCEP (School Comprehensive Education Plan). These are goals set forth by our liaison from the NYS Education Department.

• Mr. Rich further discussed his goal of increased safety planning throughout the district. The Board also discussed how administration plans to show growth. Mr. Rich explained we will continue after-school tutoring and use our STAR testing to monitor student achievement.

• A brief discussion about the district web-page took place. Some community members feel our web-page is cumbersome. Mr. Rich said he will work with our communication specialist to add more information and try to make the page easier to navigate. Mr. Rich also noted that we are trying to get more parents signed up for APTEGY.

• Mr. Costin asked how we plan to monitor professional development. Mr. Rich explained that administration is continuing to steer our teachers toward the many professional development opportunities available throughout our area BOCES and State-funded programs.

• Mr. Rich also explained to the Board that our stage at CVA recently failed an inspection due to concerns with the stage rigging. Our engineers will be in to create a plan to remedy the situation.

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

Administrative Reports

The Board received copies of the administrative reports as submitted by the building principals and Mrs. Canestrari.

Business Official’s Report

The Board received copies of the August 2022 financial reports for their information. Mr. Humphrey briefly discussed our recent external audit and shared that our external auditors will likely not be ready to present the audit at the October meeting. They will more than likely present at the November meeting.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

• Mr. Sanchez discussed an email he sent to Mr. Rich asking for information on current enrollment figures by building, student enrollment by grade level, and what structures are in place at each building -- administration, social worker, psychologist etc. He wants to understand what is in place in each building as far as supports for our students.

• Ms. Canestrari explained that soon we will have a dental hygienist visiting students at each building and hopefully providing referrals to meet the dental needs of our students.

• Brief discussion took place regarding the building level Codes of Conduct and the changes that have taken place. Now that COVID is over, students are being encouraged to use their lockers again and are not being allowed to carry backpacks throughout the day anymore.

• Security measures at school events were also discussed. Mr. Rich explained the logic of having a single point of entry at events to better monitor spectators. During the discussion, the Board agreed that a single point of entry is safer. The Board and Mr. Rich also agreed to open multiple exits at the end of events to help alleviate congestion.

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 Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the minutes of the following meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

• Special Meeting – August 29, 2022

Acceptance of Resignations

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board accepted the following resignations. Motion carried 6-0.

• Jody Balash, Department Chair - Mathematics (5-8), Effective 8/31/22

• Leta Williams, Culinary Club Advisor, Effective 8/31/22

• Jessica Piazza, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Effective 9/27/22

(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 Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the following personnel appointments/adjustments. Motion carried 6-0.

Non-Instructional Appointments - Permanent:

• Gregory Brown, Food Service Helper/Courier, Effective 9/18/22

• Sherri Hicks, Food Service Helper, Effective 9/18/22

• Reinstatement to Non-Instructional Appointment - Six-Month Probationary:

• Frank Torres, Building Cleaner - FT/12 Mth, Effective 9/5/22

• Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Morgan Grescheck, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day COND, Effective 8/31/22,

• Carol Carney, Food Service Helper - 5.75 hrs/day, Effective 9/12/22

Non-Instructional Stipend Appointments - 2022-2023:

• Joe Scalise, Senior Groundskeeper, Eff. 7/1/22 - 6/30/23

• Ken Tillinghast, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Eff. 7/1/22 - 6/30/23

Instructional Appointments - Four-Year Probationary:

• Kymber Wiggins, Teacher Assistant, Effective 9/12/22

Instructional Appointments - Per-Diem Substitutes:

• Libby Seymour, Substitute ELA Teacher, Effective 8/31/22

• Michael Barse, Substitute Social Studies Teacher, Effective 9/13/22

• Therese Winchester, Substitute Math Teacher, Effective 9/13/22

Extracurricular Appointments - 2022-2023:

• Breakfast Monitor - MS, Charles Maxson (for Andrea Nitti during leave),

• Class Advisor (Senior) 2 - HS, Kelly Long (for Sarah Smithson during leave),

• Culinary Club - MS, Martha Higgins

• Department Chair - Math (5-8), JoJo Levi

• Girls Intramurals - ES, Robert Watson

• Grade Level 3 Chair, Diane Kosakowski

• Mentor Coordinator (District), Colleen Bunce

• Production and News Club - MS, Lynsie Weigand

• Strings Club - MS, Curtis Karwacki

• Traffic Monitor - MS, Grant Rasha

Mentor Appointments - 2022-2023:

• Lori Barr, Mentor, Richard Mucurio, Mentee,

• Patricia Murray, Mentor, Libby Seymour, Mentee

• Amy Casale, Mentor, Curtis Karwacki, Mentee

• Martha Higgins, Mentor, Grant Rasha, Mentee,

• Tina Ondrako, Mentor, Taylor Heitmann, Mentee

• Kerri Brownrigg, Mentor, Laura Eysaman, Mentee

• Volunteer Coaching Appointments - 2022-2023:

• Michael Barse, Volunteer JV & Varsity Wrestling Coach

• Kyle Brewer, Volunteer Modified Football Coach,

Substitute Appointments:

• Geraldine Blaise, Retired Substitute, Effective 8/31/22

• Frank Torres, Substitute Teacher Aide, Effective 9/19/22,

• Kara Mower, Substitute Food Service Helper, Effective 9/20/22

BOCES Sub Service Appointments:

• Rachel Hailston

• Brook Mucurio

BOCES Sub Service Appointments - Rescinded:

• Jamie Conley

• Erinn Randall

• Gary Sutton

Unpaid Leave of Absence Request:

• Morgan Grescheck, Teacher Aide, Eff. approx. 9/23/22 until further notice

After-School (Closing the Gap) Tutors - As Needed:

• Lori Barr

• Jenna Hathaway

• Patricia Murray

• Teresa Sponburgh

• Rachel Ebling

• Carolyn Jones

• Colleen Olivella

• Kaitlin Tibbitts

• Dawn Forte

• Kelly Long

• Kate Sadekoski

• Michelle Winfield

• Sharee Forte

• Samantha Long

• Richard Sents

Twilight Tutors - As Needed:

• Rachel Ebling

• Sharee Forte

• Kelley Macisco

Approval of Financial Reports

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the following financial reports. Motion carried 6-0.

• Financial Reports - August 2022

• Cash Account Summary - July 2022

• Cash Account Summary - August 2022

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries - August 2022

• Extracurricular Summary Report - August 2022

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

OLD BUSINESS

Approval of Change to Probationary Period from Four-Year to Three-Year

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved a change to the probationary period from four-year to three-year for the following employee. Motion carried 6-0.

• Grant Rasha, Special Education Teacher (B-9), Effective 8/31/22 - 6/30/25

Approval of Policy Revisions

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved revisions to the following policy. Motion carried 6-0.

• #7002 - Admission of Non-Resident Students

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

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 Mrs. Day, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the arrangement of services of the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan meetings. Motion carried 6-0.

• August 3, 2022

• August 9, 2022

• August 24, 2022

• August 29, 2022

• September 1, 2022

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

Approval of Resolution to Approve the Joint Intermunicipal Agreement for Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Capital Project

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved a resolution to approve the joint Intermunicipal Agreement for Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Capital Project. Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of Codes of Conduct – 2022-2023

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved Codes of Conduct for the following buildings for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

• Harry M. Fisher Elementary School

• Barringer Road Elementary School

• Jarvis Middle School

• Central Valley Academy

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

Approval of Non-Public School Transportation Request – 2022-2023

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the following non-public school transportation request for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

• Mohawk Valley Christian Academy - Noah Leonard

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

Approval of Overnight Field Trip Request

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Day, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the following overnight field trip request. Motion carried 6-0.

• NJROTC Basic Leadership Training - Camp Turk, Woodgate, NY - September 19-23, 2022

(Copy of request 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 Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved to dispose of the following surplus goods. Motion carried 6-0.

• Books - Per Jarvis Inventory List of 9/8/22

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

Approval of SRO Agreement – 2022-2023

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the SRO agreement for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

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

NEXT MEETING: October 19, 2022 Regular Meeting

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board entered into an Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following. Motion carried 6-0. Present: J. Sanchez, M. Wesolowski, J. Boucher, T. Costin, M. Darrow, V. Day, J. Rich, J. Humphrey. Absent: J. Levi.

• 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.

The Board was called out of Executive Session at 10:16 p.m. by President Sanchez.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board adjourned their regular meeting 10:17 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.

James Humphrey, Deputy Clerk