The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by President Jason Sanchez at 7:00 p.m. in the LGI at CVA.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present. 

Members Present

• Jason Sanchez, Pres. (entered at 7:50 p.m.)

• Maggie Wesolowski, V. Pres.

• Jonathan Boucher

• Travis Costin

• Matt Darrow

• Valerie Day

Members Absent

• None

Staff Present 

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.

• James Humphrey

• Alaine Canestrari

• Jessica Bowman

• Richard Keeler

• Charles Pratt

• Luke Manolescu

• Jeremy Kozak

• Aaron Carey

• Danielle Hess

• Cuyle Rockwell

Guests Present  (those signing in)

• None

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At approximately 7:02 p.m., Mrs. Day made a motion to enter into Executive Session, which was seconded by Mr. Darrow for the purposes of discussing Information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed; Collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law; 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 following were present for Executive Session, Jeremy Rich, Maggie Wesolowski, Valerie Day, Travis Costin, Jonathan Boucher, Jessica Bowman, Richard Keeler, Alaine Canestrari, Charles Pratt, Luke Manolescu, Jeremy Kozak, Aaron Carey, and Danielle Hess.  Mr. Kozak exited at approximately 7:40 p.m. and re-entered at approximately 7:45 p.m.  Jason Sanchez entered at approximately 7:50 p.m.  Mr. Pratt, Mrs. Bowman, Mr. Manolescu, and Mr. Kozak exited at approximately 7:53 p.m.  Ms. Hess, Mr. Carey, and Mr. Keeler exited at approximately 8:00 p.m.  Mrs. Canestrari exited at approximately 8:02 p.m.  Mr. Humphrey entered at approximately 8:04 p.m. and exited at approximately 8:08 p.m.  Mr. Rich exited at approximately 8:30 p.m. The remaining members of the Board were called out of Executive Session at approximately 8:32 p.m.

AGENDA CHANGES

Mr. Sanchez noted the following agenda changes.

Consent Agenda

D.(b) Six-Month Probationary Appointments:

• Shelia Morey, Bus Monitor – 4 hrs/day, Effective 4/24/23

• Ann Salamon, Occupational Therapist – R, Effective 5/15/23

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report

• Mr. Rich’s Superintendent’s Report included review of the following items: Testing – Grades 3-8, SEL Day/PD Day, the District Calendar, Waterline, Enclosures for Field, Scoreboard-Searching for Students, Bistro, NNDCC Inspection, Rugs, Trainer, SAANYS Award Recognition-Mr. Keeler, and Stakeholder-Input on Federal Grants.

• Board members provided input on the District Calendar and barriers to changing it; Mr. Rich discussed committee meetings that have occurred regarding this matter.  Regarding enclosures, Mr. Rich explained that the District was looking into wrapping the fence to shape and frame the field.  Mr. Rich discussed the efforts of communication with the company for the scoreboard, and issues were discussed regarding the portion of payment that was expected by the company prior to work being completed.  Regarding the Bistro, Mr. Rich shared that at next meeting, Mr. Mauro would be providing sample menu items and discussing the Bistro services.  Mr. Rich highlighted that benefits of the Bistro including the dynamic it provides for students, the environment, and ease of ordering.  Mr. Rich explained that the District is attempting to obtain a Trainer, similar to other Districts, however at this time are at a standstill.  The SAANYS Recognition for Mr. Keeler is May 5, 2023

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

Administrative Reports

• There were no Administrative Reports this month. 

Business Official’s Report

• Mr. Humphrey reviewed the monthly Business Official’s Report and discussed increases of programmatic costs and continuous support of BOCES.  He identified that costs of programs were increasing annually mainly due to being flat for so long.  He reported that a significant portion of the budget increase was related to the BOCES capital project.  He also reported that the District would be purchasing two new school buses and discussed costs associated.  He also identified there to be a $75,000 levy increase.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

• Mrs. Wesolowski provided an update regarding the Central Valley Central School District Foundation to include upcoming fundraisers including a Chicken BBQ this Sunday at Beer Belly Bobs.  She also discussed recent financial contributions the Foundation has made to the students/District including but not limited to, Culinary Club equipment, a shed, a kiln, scholarships, and Science/Chemistry equipment.  Mr. Rich acknowledged the teachers, staff, and students involved.  Mr. Rich encouraged those interested to contact JoAnn Duga to become a member. 

• Mr. Darrow reported that the individuals who collaborated regarding the website were good to work with.  Mr. Rich explained that the company was responsive to meeting with BOE members.  Mr. Darrow discussed intentions for building the school website further and highlighting facilities.  Mr. Costin inquired if there was a way to feature CVA graduates and their current employment as an example for students entering into those professional areas. 

• Mr. Darrow inquired regarding the capital project and the lifespan of work and busses.  Mr. Humphrey provided details that the project would last until 2027.  He also reported that stages have begun in New York State to switch to all electric busses by approximately 2027 – logistics, potential barriers, and impacts were discussed.  Options were discussed for maintenance of exterior work. 

• Mr. Rich further discussed the vacant Board seats.  He reported that Mr. Boucher and Mr. Costin were running unopposed.  Options and processes were discussed for write-in candidates and appointments due to the resignation of Mr. Levi.

• Mr. Sanchez inquired if students could take their drivers test at the District.  Mrs. Day inquired if there were any concerns vocalized by families after recent shootings.  She also inquired if there was a substitute SRO in the event one is unavailable. 

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. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the following minutes.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Regular Meeting – March 15, 2023

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

Acceptance of Resignations

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

• Carol Herkel, Detention Officer, Effective 3/3/23

• Kacey Sperry, Teacher Aide, Effective 4/6/23

• Carol Carney, Food Service Helper, Effective 4/13/23

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

Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Request

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the following unpaid leave of absence request  Motion carried 6-0.

• Claudette Eckler, Teacher Aide, Eff. 4/6/23 until further notice

(Copy of request 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. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the following appointments and adjustments.  Motion carried 6-0.

Non-Instructional Appointments – Permanent:

• Marty Herron-Eaves, Building Maintenance Worker, Effective 4/24/23

• Hayley Metz, Food Service Helper, Effective 4/30/23

• Thomas Seymour, Building Cleaner, Effective 4/30/23

• Kelli Shafer, Teacher Aide, Effective 4/30/23

• Danielle Gray, Teacher Aide, Effective 5/1/23

Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Dorina Byard, Bus Monitor – 4 hrs/day, Effective 4/17/23

• Shelia Morey, Bus Monitor – 4 hrs/day, Effective 4/24/23

• Ann Salamon, Occupational Therapist – R, Effective 5/15/23

Instructional Appointments – Four-Year Probationary:

• Shontashia Giles, Teacher Assistant, Effective 4/24/23

After-School (Closing the Gap) Tutor – As Needed:

• Mary Thorp

Adjustment in Teacher Aide Hours:

• Allison Morgan, From 7.75 hrs/day to 7 hrs/day, Effective 3/21/23

Substitute Appointment:

• Sherry Gross, Sub School Bus Monitor, Effective 4/17/23

Substitute Appointments – Instructional:

• Diane Pabes, Per Diem LTS Elementary Teacher , Eff. Retro. 2/13/23-3/31/23

• Diane Pabes, LTS Special Education Teacher, Effective 4/17/23-6/30/23

Approval of Financial Reports 

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

• Financial Reports – March 2023

• Cash Account Summary – March 2023

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries – March 2023

• Extracurricular Summary Report – March 2023

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

OLD BUSINESS

Approval of Revision to Agreement for Interim Services

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

• Marsha Griffith, Conf. Secretary to Superintendent/District Clerk, Eff. 4/6/23-9/30/23

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

• February 27, 2023

• March 1, 2023

• March 2, 2023

• March 3, 2023

• March 6, 2023

• March 7, 2023

• March 8, 2023

• March 9, 2023

• March 10, 2023

• March 13, 2023

• March 15, 2023

• March 16, 2023

• March 20, 2023

• March 21, 2023

• March 22, 2023

• March 23, 2023

• March 24, 2023

• March 27, 2023

• March 28, 2023

• March 29, 2023

• March 30, 2023

• March 31, 2023

Approval of BOCES 2023-2024 Administrative Budget

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the BOCES 2023-2024 administrative budget.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of BOCES Board Candidates

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

• Michele Szarek – Poland CSD – incumbent

• Ronald Loiacono – Mount Markham CSD – incumbent

• James (Bob) Schmid – Dolgeville CSD – incumbent

• Kathleen Sarafin – Frankfort-Schuyler CSD - incumbent

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

Adoption of Proposed 2023-2024 Spending Plan

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the proposed 2023-2024 Spending Plan.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of 2023-2024 Property Tax Report Card

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the following 2023-2024 Property Tax Report Card.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of Vote Worker Appointments

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the following vote worker appointments for the May 16, 2023 Annual Budget Vote/Board Election.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Election Inspectors/Assistant Clerks

  • Sharon Adams

  • Marilyn Bridger

  • JoAnn Duga

  • Ken Long

  • Sharleen Roginski

  • Mary Ann Vogel

• Vote Coordinators

  • Kathy Contino-Turner

  • Carol Moore

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

Acceptance of Donation

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

• Mohawk Community Club – Memorial “Chip” Williams Bench; Estimated Value: $1,838.45

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

Acceptance of Non-Public School Transportation Requests – 2023-2024

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board accepted the following non-public school transportation requests.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Mohawk Valley Christian Academy, Evatt (Noah)

• Notre Dame Elementary School, Pedlar (Leonardo)

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

Approval of Temporary Easement with the Village of Ilion

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mrs. Day, the Board accepted a Temporary Easement with the Village of Ilion.  Motion carried 6-0.

(Copy of information 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 the following disposal of surplus goods.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Technology Equipment – Per CVA Inventory List as of 4/4/23

• Technology Equipment – Per Jarvis Inventory List as of 4/5/23

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

Approval of Resolution for 2023-2024 Cooperative Purchasing with DCMO BOCES

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the 2023-2024 Cooperative Purchasing with DCMO BOCES resolution.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of Generic Resolution for 2023-2024 Bidding with DCMO BOCES

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mrs. Day, the Board approved the Generic Resolution for 2023-2024 Bidding with DCMO BOCES.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of Resolution for 2023-2024 Food and Cafeteria Supplies Bidding with DCMO BOCES

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the 2023-2024 Food and Cafeteria Supplies Bidding with DCMO BOCES resolution.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Acceptance of Bid Results and Awarding of Contracts

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the following bid results and awarded contracts as follows.  Motion carried 6-0

• General Construction Contract: J. Priore Construction Co., Inc., of Utica, New York

• Electrical Contract: J & A Electrical Construction Inc., of Barneveld, New York

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

MAY MEETINGS:

• May 9, 2023 - Annual Budget Hearing

• May 16, 2023 – Annual Budget Vote / Board Election (No BOE Meeting)

• May 24, 2023 – Regular BOE Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mrs. Day, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 9:24 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.

Stacey Griffith, District Clerk