The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by Vice President Maggie Wesolowski at 6:07 p.m. in the High School Office Conference Room.

A motion was made by Mrs. North and seconded by Mr. Costin to go into Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service law; and the 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.  Motion carried 4-0.

Also present for the Board’s Executive Session was Douglas Favaloro, Labor Relations Specialist.

The Board was called out of Executive Session at 6:59 pm by President Sanchez.  The public portion of the regular meeting was called to order by President Sanchez at 7:04 p.m. in the LGI.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present.

Members Present

• Jason Sanchez – Arrived 6:40 p.m.

• Maggie Wesolowski

• Travis Costin

• Matt Darrow

• Jonah Levi – Arrived 7:04 p.m.

• Jane North

Members Absent

• Matt Darrow – Work Commitment

Staff Present 

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.

• Jim Humphrey

Guests Present (those signing in)

• None

AGENDA CHANGES

Consent Agenda

D.  Resignations:

• Day, Mary - Change Effective Date from 9/21/21 to 9/17/21

• Miller, Joshua - Food Service Helper, Effective 9/14/21

F(b) Non-Instructional Appointment - Six-Month Probationary:

• Remove:  Justine Minosh, Teacher Aide - 6.25 hrs/day, Effective 9/13/21

F(c) Non-Instructional Appointment – Six-Month Probationary and Resignation:

• Fort, Morgan - Appointment as of 9/1/21 - Resignation as of 9/10/21

F(i) Substitute Appointment:

• Carrie Schofield - Substitute Building Cleaner, Effective 9/13/21

F(k) Mentor Appointment:

• Jarvis:  Ellen Burney - Lisa Ray (Spanish)

F(l) Extracurricular Appointment:

• Department Chair - Elem. Special Educ. - Kathryn Hitchcock

F(n) Volunteer Coaching Appointment - 2021-2022:

• Boys Soccer Volunteer Coach - Chase Steenburg

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report 

• Back to School Update – Mr. Rich reported on the excitement of having students back in school. COVID regulations are still in place throughout the District including in the area of transportation.  Open Houses will be held next week.

• Sports Update – Our teams are off to a good start.  We will need to continue monitoring COVID concerns in this area as well.

• PreK Update – The PreK program started on Monday.  Start times may be staggered to release students a little early.

Administrative Reports

The Board received copies of the Administrative Report as submitted by the building principals and Mrs. Carney.

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

Business Official’s Report

The Board received copies of the financial reports for the month of August 2021.  Discussion took place regarding a capital project and scoreboard.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

• As the liaison for the CVCSD Foundation, Mrs. Wesolowski noted that there is extra money available and suggested that the district promote requests to be sent to the Foundation Board.

• Mrs. Wesolowski also expressed concerns over the lack of a crossing guard at Jarvis.  Unfortunately, no one is applying for the position.  Discussion took place regarding employment, turn-over, and road construction.

• Mrs. North noted that BOCES has lost many teachers and aides.  In addition, the Library Tax has been a concern.

• Mr. Levi asked about the status of an Athletic Trainer.

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 Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the minutes of the following meeting.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Regular Meeting – August 18, 2021

Acceptance of Retirement Notice

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board accepted the following notice of retirement.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Lori Schulze, Food Service Helper, Effective 9/16/21

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

Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Requests

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the following unpaid leave of absence requests.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Kayla Price, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21 - 1/3/22

• Madisen Ritton, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21 - 1/3/22

• Jessica Labella, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21 - 2/1/22

• Jessica Piazza, F&CS Teacher, Effective 9/1/21 - 6/30/22 

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

Acceptance of Resignations

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board accepted the following resignations.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Tara Evans, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21

• Rebecca Fogerty, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21

• Cheyenne Keeler, Teacher Aide, Effective 9/1/21

• Scarlett Rodio, Building Cleaner, Effective 9/3/21

• Joshua Miller, Food Service Helper, Effective 9/14/21

• Mary Day, Office Assistant I, Effective 9/17/21

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

Approval of Change in Effective Date of Resignations

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved changes in the effective dates of the following resignations.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Elena Dibble, Teacher Aide, Change from 8/14/21 to 9/1/21

• Kayla Monahan, Teacher Aide, Change from 8/14/21 to 9/1/21

• Winston Smithson, Teacher Aide, Change from 8/14/21 to 9/1/21

Approval of Personnel Appointments / Adjustments

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the following personnel appointments/adjustments.  Motion carried 6-0.

Non-Instructional Appointment - Permanent:

• Terra Worden, Building Cleaner – FT, Effective 10/1/21

Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Sherri Willsey, Teacher Aide - 6.25 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

• Geraldine Blaise, Retired Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/2/21

• Hannah Morey, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/7/21

• Heather Rose, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/7/21

• Carol Carney, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 9/2/21        

• Dolce Romero, Food Service Helper - 5 hrs/day, Effective 9/13/21

CONSENT AGENDA  (cont’d)

Non-Instructional Appointment – Six-Month Probationary and Resignation:

• Appointment:, Morgan Fort, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

• Resignation:, Morgan Fort, Teacher Aide - 7 hrs/day, Effective 9/10/21

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

Instructional Appointment - Two-Year Probationary:

• Jon Cole, Technology Teacher, Effective 9/1/21

Instructional Appointments - Four-Year Probationary:

• Jenna Schmitt, Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21

• Lisa Baron Ray, Spanish Teacher, Effective 9/1/21

Correction to Subject Area of Appointment – Four-Year Probationary:

• Bre Giambrone, Change from Reading to Elementary Teacher, Effective 9/1/21

Increase in Teacher Aide Hours:

• Barringer

  • Katrina Palmiter, Increase from 6.5 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Megan Thomas, Increase from 6.5 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Ashley Ossont, Increase from 6.75 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Jessica Slentz, Increase from 6.75 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Kailie Trevor, Increase from 6.75 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

• Jarvis

  • Heather Grower, Increase from 5.75 to 6.25 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Tammy Mosher, Increase from 5.75 to 6.25 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Connie Yardley, Increase from 5.75 to 6.25 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Lisa Reitz, Increase from 5.75 to 6.5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Claire Orendorf, Increase from 5.75 to 6.5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/2

  • Leta Williams, Increase from 5.75 to 6.5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Denise Mabbett, Increase from 6.0 to 6.5 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

  • Bethanne Congilaro, Increase from 6.0 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 9/1/21

• Central Valley Academy

  • Selma Lupardo, Increase from 6.75 to 7.25 hrs/day, Effective 9/13/21

Instructional Appointment – Long-Term Substitute:

• Chase Steenburg, LTS Special Education Teacher, Effective 9/1/21

Substitute Appointment:

• Scarlett Rodio, Substitute Building Cleaner, Effective 9/3/21

• Carrie Schofield, Substitute Building Cleaner, Effective 9/13/21

Substitute Appointments – BOCES Sub Service:

• Carmelina Cooper, Daniel Paddock, Wayne Seifried

• Kim Maley, Crystal Postal, Alesha Smith

• Ellen Miller, Stephanie Quesnell, Stephanie Wisbeski

Mentor Appointments – 2021-2022:

• Fisher

  • Joanna Jenkins - Melissa Kirk (Art)

  • Candace Darling - Anna Femia (Elementary Ed)

  • Trish Murray - Keila Frederick (Elementary Ed)

  • Maryjo Pederson - Julie Delia (Elementary Ed)

  • Erika Reff - Samantha Vail (Special Ed)

  • Kate Sadekoski - Elizabeth Zeino (Special Ed)

• Barringer Road

  • Kate Hitchcock - Kelsey LaVine (Elementary Ed)

  • Andria Hartman - Nicole Griffiths (Special Ed)

  • Courtney Allen - Chelsey Diaz-Amaya (Special Ed)

  • Lori Barr - Richard Sents (Elementary Ed)

• Jarvis

  • JoJo Levi - Jessica Capelli (Grade 8 Math)

  • Karen Casler - Chris Edick (Special Ed)

  • Jen DeRocco - Megan VanEvera (Science 7-8)

  • Jeff Aulisi - Nicole Monk (School Psychologist)

  • Neil McCraith - Tony Rich (Special Ed)

  • Amy Casale - Olta Minenna (String)

  • Karen Crouse - Brittney Nowak (ELA 7)

  • Ann Marie Horan - Bre Giambrone (ELA AIS 5-6)

  • Martha Higgins - Rachel Maxson (Special Ed 5)

  • John Kearney - Lynsie Wiegand (ELA 8)

  • Ellen Burney - Lisa Ray (Spanish)

• CVA

  • Christina Prokopienko - Sarah Spisak (Science)

  • Lisa Alexander - Chase Steenburg (Special Ed)

Extracurricular Appointments - 2021-2022

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the following 2021-2022 extracurricular appointments as listed below.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Grade Level 7 Chair, Jen DeRocco

• Intramurals - Boys - MS, Christopher Edick

• Lego Robotics - Competitive - MS #2, Deborah Rachon

• Model UN, Christine Ruff  

• Ski & Snowboard Club - MS , Aaron Carey

• Department Chair - Elem. Special Educ., Kathryn Hitchcock

Coaching Appointments - 2021-2022

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the following 2021-2022 coaching appointments as listed below.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Boys JV Basketball, Alex Prue

• Girls JV Basketball, David Ryan

• Boys Indoor Varsity Track, Charles Maxson

• Boys Varsity Tennis, Bill Obernesser

Volunteer Coaching Appointments – 2021-2022:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the following 2021-2022 volunteer coaching appointments as listed below.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Cheer Volunteer Coach, Claire Orendorf,

• Varsity Football Volunteer Coach , Timothy Rathbun

• Varsity Boys Soccer Volunteer Coach, Jeremy Rich

• Cross Country Volunteer Coach, Christopher Edick

• Boys Soccer Volunteer Coach, Chase Steenburg

Approval of Financial Reports

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved the following financial reports.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Financial Reports - August 2021

• Internal Claims Auditors’ Reports – July/August 2021

• Extracurricular Summary Report - August 2021

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

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business discussed this evening.

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 Mr. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings.  Motion carried 6-0

• August 11, 2021  

• August 12, 2021

• August 19, 2021

• August 27, 2021

• August 31, 2021

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

Approval of Tentative Agreement with Central Valley Administrators Association

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved the tentative agreement between the District and the Central Valley Administrators Association (CVAA).  Motion carried 6-0.

• Term of Agreement:  July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026

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

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Central Valley Teachers Association

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Levi, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the District and the Central Valley Teachers Association (CVTA).  Motion carried 6-0.

• School Nurses - Work Day / Physicals

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

NEW BUSINESS  (cont’d)

Approval of Non-Public School Transportation Requests - 2021-2022

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved the following non-public school transportation requests for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Christian Heritage School:Karabanov (Julia and Matthew)

• Tur (Chelsea and Melanie)

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

Approval of 2021-2022 BOCES Lease Agreements

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved the BOCES Lease Agreements for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion carried 6-0.

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

Approval of SRO/SPO Agreement - 2021-2022

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved the SRO/SPO Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion carried 6-0.

(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 Mr. Levi, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board granted approval to dispose of the following surplus goods.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Textbooks - Per Jarvis Inventory List - 9/8/21

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

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of Mohawk Valley

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the United Way of Mohawk Valley.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Ready for Kindergarten (R4K) Initiative — Family School Navigator

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

Acceptance of Donation from Amazing Gracie’s Gift Foundation

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board accepted donations from the Amazing Gracie’s Gift Foundation to this year’s sixth grade class as follows.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Locker Mirrors

• Ice Cream Truck Day

• “Be Yourself, Be Proud, Stand Tall, You are AMAZING!” Wall Art Decal

NEXT MEETING

The Board’s next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Levi, seconded by Mrs. North, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 8:15 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.

James Humphrey, Deputy Clerk
Minutes taken by James Humphrey, Deputy Clerk, in absence of District Clerk.