CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023

CENTRAL VALLEY ACADEMY

AGENDA

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

  1. 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