Departments
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION (6:00 P.M.)
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
II. CALL TO ORDER (7:00 P.M.)
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. AGENDA CHANGES
Consent Agenda
B. - Resignations - Add:
Courtney Crim, Teacher Assistant, Effective 8/14/21
Jenna Schmitt, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21
Alison Eisenhut, Special Education Teacher, Effective Immediately
D. -Unpaid Leave of Absence Request
Remove: Nancy Cook, Food Service Helper, Effective 9/1/21 - 6/30/22
Add: Bridget Judson, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21 - 1/29/22
G.(b) Permanent Appointment - Remove Jenna Schmitt, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/6/21
G.(d) Instructional Appointment - Two-Year Probationary:
Christina Marrero, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
G.(e) Instructional Appointment - Three-Year Probationary: (change eff. dates)
Christopher Edick, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Rachael Maxson Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/20/21
G.(g) Instructional Appointments - Four-Year Probationary:
Kelsey LaVine, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Lynsie Wiegand, English Teacher, Effective 9/20/21
I. Approval of Coaching Appointments - 2021-2022
Add volunteer to master list: Jeff Mower - Volunteer Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
J. Approval of Substitute Appointments - BOCES Sub Service
Additional substitute to be added to master list: Emily Daley
New Business
H. Approval of Non-Public School Transportation Request - 2021-2022
St. Francis de Sales Regional Catholic School: Carter Kennedy
K. Approval to Appoint Employee Vendor
Amy Murphy, Once Upon a Trinket, Effective 8/19/21
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Superintendent’s Report
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant
Opening of School
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
Reorganization & Regular Meeting - July 7, 2021
B. Acceptance of Resignations
Laura Tartaglia, Special Education Teacher, Effective 7/28/21
Kimberly Johnson, Special Education Teacher, Effective 7/29/21
James Smithson, Teacher Assistant, Effective 7/30/21
Alan Steele, Food Service Helper/Courier, Effective 8/12/21
Elena Dibble, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/19/21
Kayla Monahan, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/19/21
Winston Smithson, Teacher Aide, Effective 8/19/21
Courtney Crim, Teacher Assistant, Effective 8/14/21
Jenna Schmitt, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21
Alison Eisenhut, Special Education Teacher, Effective Immediately
C. Acceptance of Retirement Notices
Joan Miner, Food Service Helper, Effective 8/6/21
D. Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Request
Bridget Judson, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21 - 1/29/22
E. Approval of MOA to Amend Recognition Clause of CVTA Agreement
F. Approval of Resolution for Appointment - Six-Month Probationary
Kelly Vitullo, Physical Therapist, Effective 9/1/21
D. Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments
a. Non-instructional Appointment - Retiree:
Thomas Suits, Retired Bus Driver - 4 hours/day, Effective 8/13/21
b. Non-Instructional Appointments - Permanent:
Dennis Lynch, Building Maintenance Worker, Effective 9/2/21
c. Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:
Robert Huffman, Building Cleaner FT/12 Mth, Effective 8/2/21
Scarett Rodio, Building Cleaner FT/12 Mth, Effective 8/2/21
Amanda Jaquay, School Nurse, Effective 9/1/21
Rhonda White, School Nurse, Effective 9/1/21
Jennifer Jones, Teacher Aide - 6 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Sarah Edwards, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Kelly Wheeler-Tero, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Conditional Appointments
Abigail Vail, Teacher Aide - 6 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Whitney Vik, Teacher Aide - 6 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Selma Lupardo, Teacher Aide - 6.75 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Robert Paul, Teacher Aide - 6.75 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
David Rankins, Teacher Aide - 6.75 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Amy Condon, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Tara Evans, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
M’Kyla Hanford, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Gabriella Herringshaw Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Adrianna Keeler, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Cheyenne Keeler, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Lauren McGuire, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Kylee Pink, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Jessica Redner, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
Karli Treen, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21
d. Instructional Appointment - Two-Year Probationary:
Christina Marrero, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
e. Instructional Appointments - Three-Year Probationary:
Amy Roepnack, Art Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Julie Delia, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Olta Minenna, Music Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Anthony Rich, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Christopher Edick, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Rachael Maxson, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/20/21
f. Instructional Appointments - Three and One-Half Year Probationary:
Anna Femia, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
g. Instructional Appointments - Four-Year Probationary:
Keila Frederick, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Richard Sents, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Brittany Nowack, English Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Bre’ Giambrone, Reading Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Nicole Griffiths, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Elizabeth Zieno, Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/21
Elena Dibble, Teacher Assistant, Effective 9/1/21
Kayla Monahan, Teacher Assistant, Effective 9/1/21
Winston Smithson, Teacher Assistant, Effective 9/1/21
E. Approval of Extracurricular Appointments - 2021-2022
F. Approval of Coaching Appointments - 2021-2022
G. Approval of Substitute Appointments - BOCES Sub Service
H. Approval of Extracurricular Appointments - 2021-2022
I. Approval of Coaching Appointments - 2021-2022
Add volunteer to master list: Jeff Mower - Volunteer Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
J. Approval of Substitute Appointments - BOCES Sub Service
Additional substitute to be added to master list: Emily Daley
K. Approval of Financial Reports
Financial Reports - July 2021
Cash Account Summaries - May/June 2021
Internal Claims Auditors’ Reports - June 2021
Extracurricular Summary Report - July 2021
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Arrangement of Services – CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings
June 15, 2021
June 17, 2021
June 21, 2021
June 22, 2021
June 25, 2021
July 6, 2021
July 7, 2021
July 13, 2021
July 21, 2021
July 22, 2021
July 27, 2021
July 28, 2021
August 5, 2021
August 9, 2021
B. Approval of Amendment to Effective Date of TOSA Agreement - 2021-2022
Liza Gonzalez, Instructional Technology Coach/TOSA, Change Effective Date to 7/1/21
C. Approval of Resolution to Reappoint and Extend Employment Agreement
Jeremy M. Rich, Superintendent of Schools, Effective 8/18/21 - 6/30/25
D. Approval of 2021-2022 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan
E. Approval of 2021-2022 District-Wide Safety Plan
F. Approval of 2021-2022 Tax Warrants
G. Approval of Extension to Transportation Contracts with Birnie Bus for 2021-2022
H. Approval of Non-Public School Transportation Request - 2021-2022
DeLaney McAllister - Utica Academy of Science School
St. Francis de Sales Regional Catholic School: Carter Kennedy
I. Approval of Independent Employment Agreement - COTA Supervision
Sally Claycomb-Townsend, Effective 7/1/21 - 8/31/21
J. Approval of Agreement for Athletic SEL Services - “Thunder Movement”
Movement Fitness and Strength, Effective 7/1/21 - 6/30/22
K. Approval to Appoint Employee Vendor
Amy Murphy, Once Upon a Trinket, Effective 8/19/21
XII. NEXT MEETING: September 15, 2021 - Regular Meeting
XIII. ADJOURNMENT