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.

• Jonathan Boucher

• Travis Costin

• Pattie Day

• Valerie Day

• Matt Darrow

Members Absent

• Maggie Wesolowski, V. Pres (illness)

Staff Present

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.

• James Humphrey

Guests Present  (those signing in)

• Mark Beaudette

• Roy Miller

AGENDA CHANGES

Mr. Sanchez noted the following agenda changes.

CONSENT AGENDA

B. Acceptance of Notice of Retirement

• Donald Hoaglander, Teacher Assistant, Effective 10/17/2023

C. Acceptance of Resignations

• Caitlin Keeler, School Nurse, Effective 10/18/2023

• Katrina Palmiter, Teacher Aide, Effective 10/4/2023

• Karen Lee Clements, LTS Spanish/ENL, Effective 10/6/2023

• LaRosha Bellamy, Food Service Helper, Effective 10/20/2023

• Andrew LeClair, Building Cleaner, Effective 10/27/2023

• Lisa Dablain, Math 7-12 (AIS) teacher, Effective 11/17/2023

NEW BUSINESS

C. Approval to Adopt Results of Internal Audit Reports by Questar III BOCES

• Athletic Equity - Title IX Audit - 2022-2023

• Add: Information Technology Assets - 2022-23

H. Approval of NYSPHSAA Section III Combining Contracts

• Varsity/JV Boys Volleyball with Holland Patent CSD

• Varsity/JV Boys Wrestling with Frankfort-Schuyler CSD

PRESENTATIONS

• External Audit Report - 2022-2023

  • D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP —

    Roy Miller presented findings from the 2022-23 External Audit.  No Material Weaknesses were noted.

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

• Internal Audit Report - Questar III BOCES — Mark Beaudette presented findings from the 2022-23 Internal Audit and Risk Assessment. 

  • Risk Assessment - 2022-2023

  • Athletic Equity - Title IX Audit

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

School Board Recognition Week—October 16-20, 2023

Mr. Rich presented certificates of appreciation to each board member present.  

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report

• Transportation Report

• Athletic Coordinator’s Report

• Monthly Afternoon Food for Thoughts

• Mr. Rich gave a brief summary of the documents shared with the Board.  Mrs. Pattie Day asked a question about the events that occurred at the JV football game in Camden.  Mr. Rich briefly described what transpired.  Mr. Darrow also commented on the events as he was present at the contest.

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

Administrative Reports

The Board was provided with the Administrative Reports for their review. 

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

Business Official’s Report

Mr. Humphrey provided the Board with the Business Official’s report for their review.  Mr. Humphrey gave a brief summary of September’s financial reports.  He also gave an overview of the Corrective Action Plan included in the Internal Auditor’s presentation. 

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

Mr. Boucher asked about the current student attendance procedure at home football games.  This year, in an attempt to control the crowds at football games, the District Administration has asked any students in grades K-8 be escorted by parents.  The Board discussed the appropriateness of this plan.  The Board plans to revisit this and get more community input before making this a District wide procedure to be followed at all home athletic contests.

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 Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the following minutes.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Regular Meeting – September 20, 2023

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

Acceptance of Notice of Retirement

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the following minutes.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Donald Hoaglander, Teacher Assistant, Effective 10/17/23

(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 Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the following minutes.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Wendy Brooks, Food Service Helper, Effective 9/24/23

• Katrina Palmiter, Teacher Aide, Effective 10/4/23

• Karen Lee Clements, LTS Spanish/ENL, Effective 10/6/23

• Caitlin Keeler, School Nurse, Effective 10/18/23

• LaRosha Bellamy, Food Service Helper, Effective 10/20/23

• Nicholas Higgins, Building Cleaner, Effective 10/22/23

• Andrew LeClair, Building Cleaner, Effective 10/27/23

• Lisa Dablain, Math 7-12 (AIS) Teacher, Effective 11/17/23

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

Approval of Termination of Employment

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the following termination of employment.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Theresa Sassone, Food Service Helper, Effective 9/20/23

Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the following minutes.  Motion carried 6-0.

Non-Instructional Appointments –  Six-Month Probationary:

• Michael Mlinar, Building Cleaner, Effective 10/2/23

• Kristina Short, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 10/03/23

• Ann Lewandrowski, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 10/10/23

• Michael Rotondi, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 10/16/23

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

• Lori Barr

• Kerri Brownrigg

• Brittani Canipe

• Nicholas Cooke

• Rachel Ebling

• Sharee Forte

• Jenna Hathaway

• Carolyn Jones

• Gina Kirkpatrick

• Kelsey LaVine

• Samantha Long

• Patricia Murray

• Colleen Olivella

• Kate Sadekoski

• Richard Sents

• Theresa Sponburgh

• Kaitlin Tibbits

• Lynsie Wiegand

Twilight Tutors – As Needed:

• Ellen Burney – Dickerson

• Rachel Ebling

• Kelly Macisco

• Kathryn Sadekoski

• Lynsie Wiegand

Volunteer Coaching Appointments – 2023-2024:

• Mitchell Werenczak, Varsity Football Volunteer Assistant Coach

Substitute Appointment:

• Julie Tabor, Substitute Cleaner, Effective 10/04/23

Approval of Financial Reports 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the following minutes.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Financial Reports – September 2023

• Cash Account Summary – September 2023

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries – September 2023

• Extracurricular Summary Report – September 2023

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

OLD BUSINESS - none

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 Matt Darrow, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved the arrangement of services for the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings.  Motion carried 6-0.

• September 7, 2023

• September 11, 2023

• September 13, 2023

• September 18, 2023

• September 22, 2023

• September 27, 2023

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

Approval to Adopt Results of External Audit Report

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Travis Costin, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved the results of the External Audit Report.  Motion carried 6-0.

• D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP for school year ended June 30, 2023

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

Approval to Adopt Results of Internal Audit Reports by Questar III BOCES

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Travis Costin, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board approved the results of the Internal Audit Reports by Questar III BOCES.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Risk Assessment – 2022-2023

• Information Technology Assets – 2022-23

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

Approval of Corrective Action Plan for Internal Audit

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Matt Darrow, seconded by Travis Costin, the Board approved the Corrective Action Plan for the Internal Audit.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of Independent Contractor Employment Agreement

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Travis Costin, seconded by Matt Darrow, the Board approved an Independent Contractor Employment Agreement.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Andrew Goldman, Certified Social Psychologist, Effective 11/1/23 - 6/26/24

(Copy of agreement 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 Travis Costin, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved to dispose of surplus goods.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Technology Equipment – Per IT Inventory List dated 10/11/2023

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

Acceptance of Donation from the CVCSD Foundation

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Travis Costin, seconded by Valerie Day, the Board approved to accept the following donations.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Barringer Road Shining Star Project Items, Value: $500.00

• Fisher Elementary Bucket Filler Project T-Shirts, Value: $500.00

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

Approval of NYSPHSAA Section III Combining Contracts

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Travis Costin, seconded by Matt Darrow, the Board approved the following combining contracts.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Varsity/JV Boys Volleyball with Holland Patent CSD

• Varsity/JV Boys Wrestling with Frankfort-Schuyler CSD

NEXT MEETING:, November 15, 2023 – Regular Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Matt Darrow, seconded by Pattie Day, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 9:35 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.

James Humphrey, Deputy Clerk