Departments
I. CALL TO ORDER (7:00 P.M.)
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. AGENDA CHANGES
Consent Agenda
C. Acceptance of Retirement Notices:
Dorothy Knapik, Teacher Aide, Effective 6/30/23
F.(g) Instructional Appointments - Four-Year Probationary:
Nicholas Cooke, Science Teacher 7-12, Effective 9/1/23
F.(l) Substitute Appointments:
Charles Marriott, Cleaner, Effective 5/25/23
New Business
Acceptance of Donation
First Presbyterian Church - Ilion, NY
320 Water Bottles with Jarvis Middle School Logo - Estimated Value: $443.00
IV. PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of Tenure Candidates
Presentation of the Bistro by Chef Mauro
V. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
a. Patricia Day - Newly Elected Board of Education Member
VI. CONFIRMATION OF NO CONFLICT
Mrs. Day will complete and submit a conflict of interest form
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Superintendent’s Report
Tech Honor Society Inductees
Connected Community Schools - How Things are Going
Mott Marathon - June 8, 2023 - Mental Wellness Day
K-8 - 2024 Version; All will be the same version for Math SAVVAS & includes PD
Fisher Fire Drills
Ride for Missing Children - June 2, 2023 from 10:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Aide Video
Electric Bus
Top 10 - Sunday May 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Student Government Day - May 25th
LPP Grant - Focus on Increasing Graduation Rates
Summer Curriculum Work Proposals - Collecting Ideas
Mentor Program in Partnership with Jarvis
Denali Group - Working with Students
8th - 1 time
9th - 2 times
10th - 1 time
11th - 2 times
12th - 1 time
New SPED Identification - Working on LRE
Athletic Report
B. Administrative Reports
C. Business Official’s Report
VIII. BOARD DISCUSSION
IX. PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
At this time we would like to give the public an opportunity to comment about this agenda or about programs or operations within the school. Comments on personnel matters will not be addressed in public session. All comments will be noted and responded to by the Board of Education President or Superintendent at a later date. We ask that you keep your comments to ten minutes or less.
X. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting - April 19, 2023
Annual Budget Hearing - May 9, 2023
B. Approval of Tenure Appointments
Jonathan Cole, Technology, Effective 9/1/23
Amanda Klink, Social Worker, Effective 9/1/23
Christina Marrero, Elementary, Effective 9/1/23
Nadine Meyerriecks, Library Media Specialist, Effective 9/1/23
Jeremy Kozak, K-12 Administrator, Effective 9/30/23
C. Acceptance of Retirement Notices
Huguette Henzel, Teacher Assistant, Effective 6/30/23
Sally Jasewicz, Food Service Helper, Effective 6/22/23
Ronald Jowett, School Bus Driver, Effective 6/30/23
Dorothy Knapik, Teacher Aide, Effective 6/30/23
D. Acceptance of Resignations
Melissa Florian, Teacher Assistant, Effective 6/23/23
JoEllen Schafer, Food Service Helper, Effective 6/21/23
E. Approval of Termination of Employment
Athena Nestle, Teacher Aide, Effective 5/1/23
F. Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments
a. Non-Instructional Appointment - Permanent:
Lynne Martin, Teacher Aide, Effective 5/28/23
Kelly Lowell, Account Clerk, Effective 6/5/23
Colleen Gross, Account Clerk, Effective 6/6/23
b. Non-Instructional Appointment & Resignation:
Allison Nogas, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day COND, Effective 5/8/23
Allison Nogas, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Eff. Resignation 5/10/23
c. Non-Instructional Appointment of Retiree:
Ronald Jowett, Retired PT Bus Driver - 4 hrs/day, Effective 7/1/23
d. Administrative Transfer of Position from Ten-Month to Twelve-Month:
Luke Manolescu, Assistant Principal, Effective 7/1/23
e. Administrative Appointments - Four Year Probationary:
Genevieve Campanella, Assistant Principal - 12 Mth, Effective 7/1/23
f. Instructional Appointment - Three-Year Probationary:
Julie Ball, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/23
Aimee Cotto, Spanish Teacher, Effective 9/1/23
g. Instructional Appointments - Four-Year Probationary:
Michael Barse, Social Studies Teacher, Effective 9/1/23
Nicholas Cooke Science Teacher 7-12 Effective 9/1/23
h. Increase in Food Service Helper Hours:
Eunice Cotto, From 5 hrs/day to 5.75 hrs/day, Effective 5/30/23
i. Increase in Teacher Aide Hours:
Danielle Gray, From 6.25 hrs/day to 7 hrs/day, Eff. Retro. 4/18/23
j. Substitute Appointments for April 2023 - BOCES Sub Service:
Rebecca Ferguson
Sianna Kenyon
Rachael Pollak
k. Substitute Appointments for May 2023 - BOCES Sub Service:,
Gianna DeSarro
Karlee Dunn
Janeice Gaspard
Vanessa Gee
Sharon Kanfoush-Berkhoudt
Sophia LoRe
Mark Lovato
Kara Reinhardt
l. Substitute Appointments:
JoAnn Duga, Clerical CSE Services, Effective 5/1/23
Charles MarriottCleanerEffective 5/25/23
Mary Jane Sterling, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 5/30/23
G. Approval of Financial Reports
Financial Reports - April 2023
Cash Account Summary - April 2023
Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries - April 2023
Extracurricular Summary Report - April 2023
XII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Approval of Municipal Cooperation Agreement - 2023 Amendment
Herkimer BOCES Health Insurance Consortium
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Arrangement of Services – CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings
April 3, 2023
April 4, 2023
April 5, 2023
April 6, 2023
April 17, 2023
April 18, 2023
April 19, 2023
April 21, 2023
April 24, 2023
April 25, 2023
April 26, 2023
April 27, 2023
April 28, 2023
May 1, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 3, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 5, 2023
B. Approval of Resolution to Reappoint and Extend Employment Agreement
Jeremy M. Rich , Superintendent of Schools , Effective 5/24/23 through 6/30/27
C. Acceptance of Budget Vote/Board Election Results
D. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with CVTA - Teachers on Special Assignment
Garrett Olds, TOSA - Sports & Eligibility Coordinator, Effective 7/1/23 - 6/30/24
E. Approval of Non-Public School Transportation Requests – 2022-2023
Mohawk Valley Christian Academy, Neff (Elizabeth)
Utica Academy of Science, McAllister (DeLaney & Ehvee)
F. Approval of Resolution to Increase Reserve Sub-Fund
(TRS) District Retirement Contribution Reserve Sub-Fund – $200K
G. Approval of Special Education Agreement
H. Approval of Non-Union Salaries - 2023-2024
Nicki Bailey, Account Clerk (Payroll)
Alaine Canestrari, Assistant Superintendent
John Darrow, Assistant Transportation Supervisor
Chad Francisco, Transportation Supervisor
Stacey Griffith, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent
Colleen Gross Confidential Business Office Account Clerk
James Humphrey, School Business Administrator
Kelly Lowell Confidential Business Office Account Clerk
Dominick Mauro, School Food Service Director I
Sally McCann-Kramas, Director of Human Resources
Gordon Miller, Director of Facilities II
Tammy Morgan, Confidential Office Assistant II
Cuyle Rockwell, Public Information Specialist
Lisa Van Winkler, Treasurer
Jeremy Rich, Superintendent of Schools
I. Acceptance of Donation
True Value Paint Grant Recipient - Fisher Elementary
$750 Painting Supplies & 105 Gallons of Paint
First Presbyterian Church - Ilion, NY
320 Water Bottles with Jarvis Middle School Logo - Estimated Value: $443.00
J. Approval of Disposal of Surplus Goods
Jarvis Library Discards - Per Inventory List Dated 11/1/22 to 5/15/23
K. Approval of Overnight Field Trip Request
Chamber Choir - National Choir Festival at Carnegie Hall
April 12, 2024 - April 14, 2024 - Dates subject to change
L. Approval of Resolution for SEQR Opinion on 2023-2024 Capital Outlay Project
Camera System Upgrade - $100K
M. Approval of Multi-Year Request for Telecommunications Broadband Service Resolutions - Mohawk Regional Information Center (MORIC)
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026:
Fisher Elementary School
Jarvis Middle School
Barringer Road Elementary School
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028:
Bus Garage
XIV. NEXT MEETING: June 21, 2023 Regular Meeting
XV. ADJOURNMENT