Departments
I. CALL TO ORDER (7:00 P.M.)
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. AGENDA CHANGES
Consent Agenda
D.(d) Volunteer Coaching Appointments - 2023-2024:
Taylor White; Modified Wrestling Volunteer Coach
New Business
B. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Goods:
Technology Equipment - Per CVA Inventory List dated 12/20/23
IV. PRESENTATION
Kiwanis Student of the Month Recognition
Recognition of Conference and Area All-State Music Participants
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Superintendent’s Report
Scheduling Budget Workshop - January 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Scheduling BOE Professional Development
Closing of Remington Arms
Facilities Report
Athletic Report
Food Service Report
Administrative Reports
Non-Resident Student Policy
Work Place Violence Policy
Early Mail Voting
Weekly Updates
B. Administrative Reports
C. Business Official’s Report
VI. BOARD DISCUSSION
VII. 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.
VIII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting - November 15, 2023
B. Acceptance of Resignations
Kiya Edgett, Teacher Aide, Effective 12/21/23
Scott Gay, Bus Mechanic, Effective 12/3/23
Candace Reel, School Bus Monitor - 4 hrs/day, Effective 12/13/23
C. Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Request
Elizabeth Morgan, Teacher Aide, Effective 11/30/23
Lynsie Wiegand, English Teacher, Eff. 12/12/23 - 2/2/24
D. Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments
a. Non-Instructional Appointments - Permanent:
Charles Marriott, Building Cleaner, Effective 1/14/2024
Ann Salamon, Occupational Therapist - R, Effective 1/15/2024
b. Adjustment in Teacher Aide Hours:
Leta Williams, From 7 hrs/day to 5.25 hrs/day, Effective 11/20/23
c. Coaching Appointments - 2023-2024:
Kaitlyn Couchman, Girls Varsity Bowling Coach
Josh Huntley, Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach
Nate Laymon, Indoor Track Assistant Coach
Tyler Matteson, Boys JV Volleyball Coach COND
Kevin Wheelock, Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach
d. Volunteer Coaching Appointments - 2023-2024:
Michael Farber, Varsity Indoor Track Volunteer Assistant Coach
e. Non-Instructional Appointments:
Brandy Torres, Athletic Supervisor COND, Effective 12/18/23
f. Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:
Jesse J. Dedla, Building Cleaner, Effective 11/27/23
Kathleen Fitzgibbons, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 11/27/23
David Bello, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 12/11/23
Scott Gay, Building Maintenance Helper, Effective 12/4/23
Sarah Alkinburgh, Teacher Aide - 6 hrs/day, Effective 12/12/23
Brittany Brewer, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 12/18/23
Courtney Frenyea, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day COND, Effective 1/3/24
g. Tutors - As Needed
Shauna Michael
Richard Mucurio
h. Extracurricular Appointment 2023-2024:
Stacy Willis, Grade Level Chair - Grade Three , Eff. Retro. 9/7/23
i. Volunteer Appointments - 2023-2024:
Jillian Femia , Fisher Elementary School Volunteer
j. Substitute Appointments - Request to Reinstate a Substitute - BOCES Sub Service:
Peyton Hoffman
Brady Murphy
k. Substitute Appointments - December 2023 - BOCES Sub Service:
Karissa Barnes
Teresa Doxtater
Hannah Hoke
Jenna Johnson
Julie Joyce
Rachel Maziarz
Jennah Nitti
Christina Noffer
Samantha Oriole
Wendy Redner
Carmella Tripepi
Jacquelyn Zygmunt
l. Rescind Substitute Approval - December 2023 - BOCES Sub Service:
Regina Testa
m. Substitute Appointment:
Michelle Dooley, Substitute School Bus Monitor, Effective 12/14/23
Sean Filkins, Substitute Cleaner, Effective 11/29/23
Patrick Keady-Dooley, Substitute Cleaner, Effective 12/4/23
Elizabeth Morgan, Substitute English Teacher, Effective 11/30/23
E. Approval of Financial Reports
Financial Reports - November 2023
Cash Account Summary - November 2023
Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries - November 2023
Extracurricular Summary Report - November 2023
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. Policy/Regulation Audit - Section 8000 (8501-8507.1) Instruction
#8501 —Prereferral and Declassification Teams
#8502—Programs for Students with Disabilities (Under Section 504)
#8503—Independent Educational Evaluations
#8503.1—Independent Educational Evaluations
#8503.2—Reimbursement Rates
#8504—Preschool Education
#8505—Selection, Appointment, and Compensation of Impartial Hearing Officers (IHO)
#8501.1—Selection, Appointment, and Compensation of Impartial Hearing Officers (IHO)
#8506—Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential
#8507—Response to Intervention RTI
#8507.1 —Structure of the Response to Intervention RTI Program
B. Approval of Tenure Appointment Correction from Four-Year to Three-Year Probationary Appointment
Keila Frederick, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
C. Approval of Correction to Coaching Appointment 2023 - 2024:
Jennifer Hand, Girls JV Volleyball Coach
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Arrangement of Services – CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings
October 31, 2023
November 1, 2023
November 3, 2023
November 7, 2023
November 9, 2023
November 13, 2023
November 14, 2023
November 17, 2023
November 20, 2023
November 28, 2023
November 29, 2023
November 30, 2023
B. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Goods
Fisher Library Discards - Inventory List dated 12/9/22 - 12/6/23
Jarvis Library Discards - Inventory List dated 5/16/23 - 12/1/23
C. Acceptance of Donation
Mohawk Valley Apparel, Miscellaneous Apparel, Est. Value: $1,840.00
Ann Warner via the Russell D. Warner Rev Trust, Est. Value: $10,000.00
To Mohawk Central School for Discretionary Use
Central Valley Elementary PTO, Third Grade Field Trip, Est. Value: $500.00
CVCSD Foundation
Chamber Choir - National Music Festival - Carnegie Hall, Est. Value: $1,800.00
D. Adoption of 2024-2025 Budget Timeline
E. Approval of Adjustments to 2023-2024 Substitute Rates Due to New Minimum Wage
Classification, Current Rate to Jan. 1, 2024 Rate:
Retired Teacher, $125.00/day to $130.00/day
Certified Teacher, $110.00/day to $115.00/day
Uncertified Teacher, $99.40/day to $105.00/day
Certified Teaching Assistant, $99.40/day to $105.00/day
Uncertified Teaching Assistant, $99.40/day to $105.00/day
Teacher Aide, $14.20/hour to $15.00/hour
Registered Nurse, $110.00/day to $115.00/day
Licensed Practical Nurse, $104.40/day to $109.40/day
These rates are due to an increase from $14.20/hour to $15.00/hour
Seven (7) hour work day = $105.00 minimum wage day rate
F. Policy Review - First Reading
New Policy: #5010: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program
New Regulation: #5010.1: Workplace Violence Incident Report
Appendix 2-B: Evaluation of the Physical Environment
Appendix 3: List of Risks and Mitigation Efforts
G. Approval of Overnight Field Trip Requests
NNDCC Senior Cruise; March 13, 2024 - March 18, 2024 - Jacksonville, FL
NNDCC Grade 9 - New Cadet Drill/PT/Academic/Drone Competition
March 8, 2024 - March 9, 2024 - Combined trip with Notre Dame H.S. Cadets,
West Point - Colts Neck H.S. - New Jersey
H. Approval to Adopt Corrective Action Plan for Comptroller’s Report
Central Valley School District IT Asset Management Report of Examination
XII. NEXT MEETING: , Wednesday, January 17, 2024
XIII. ADJOURNMENT