The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by President Jason Sanchez at 6:34 p.m. in the High School Office Conference Room.

A motion was made by Mr. Darrow and seconded by Mr. Levi to go into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. for the purpose of discussing 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, as well as collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Boucher joined the Executive Session at 6:37 p.m.

The Board was called out of Executive Session at 7:12 pm by President Sanchez. The public portion of the regular meeting was called to order by President Sanchez at 7:15 p.m. in the LGI. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present.

Members Present

• Jason Sanchez

• Jonathan Boucher

• Travis Costin

• Matt Darrow

• Jonah Levi

• Jane North

Members Absent

• Maggie Wesolowski

Staff Present

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.

• Jim Humphrey

• Kenneth Long

• Richard Keeler

• Cuyle Rockwell

Guests Present (those signing in)

• Mark Beaudette – Questar III BOCES

AGENDA CHANGES

Consent Agenda

B. Resignations: Add Heather Grower, Teacher Aide, Effective 11/30/21

D. (i) Coaching Appt: Add Anthony Bonvino, Substitute Boys Varsity Bowling Coach

D. (j) Volunteer Coach: James Judd - Remove “conditional” - received full clearance

D. (j) Volunteer Coach - Add: Jennifer Hand, Volunteer Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach

D. (k) Increase in Teacher Aide Hours: Ginny Knapp and Denise Mabbett

D. (l) Reinstatement from Unpaid Leave of Absence: Jessica Piazza, F&CS Teacher

PRESENTATIONS

• Internal Audit Report - 2020-2021 – Questar III BOCES

  • Mark Beaudette of Questar III BOCES presented the following reports to the Board.

  • Risk Assessment - 2020-2021

  • Use of Facilities Audit - 2020-2021

  • District’s Corrective Action Plan

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

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report

• NNDCC Competition – Mr. Rich mentioned this recent event.

• NNDCC - Overnight/Out of State Field Trip Request – Mr. Rich explained the details of the proposed field trip. The Board indicated support of this request.

• Facilities Update - October 2021 – Mr. Rich reminded the Board that they were provided a link to this report and asked if there were any concerns. Mr. Sanchez asked about the condition of the varsity baseball field at Diss and the modified softball field at Barringer Rd. Mr. Rich and Mr. Humphrey explained that both fields were coming along and that no issues were expected.

• Closing the gap - SEL/Academics – Mr. Rich reported that this new program was just rolled out Monday and tweaks could and would be made to make it attractive to students.

• Fall Sports Seasons – Mr. Rich reported a successful fall sports season with relatively few COVID issues.

• Winter Sports – COVID – Mr. Rich explained how confusing upcoming winter sports may be due to us competing in a league based almost entirely in Oneida County, given the different COVID requirements for spectators from county to county.

• Hosting of Sectional Football Games – Mr. Rich mentioned what a big success this was and how many visitors had great things to say about our facilities. The board also echoed those sentiments. Mr. Rich thanked Garrett Olds for his work in making those events successful.

• Cabaret – Mr. Rich complimented Mr. Bunce and his students for this great event.

• Art work in the LGI – Mr. Rich mentioned the student artwork located throughout the LGI.

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

• Mr. Humphrey explained in further detail, the internal audit reports presented earlier. He also informed the board about the return of unpaid property taxes to Herkimer County. The county will make the school district whole and the unpaid taxes will be under the county control at this point. Finally, Mr. Humphrey reminded the board that the 2022-23 budget process would be starting and that he would present them with a schedule in December. He also reminded the board that they were free to offer any suggestions as to budget items they wished to see added. Mr. Sanchez suggested a board budget workshop.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

• Mr. Levi mentioned how many compliments he heard about our facilities. He also complimented Dominick Mauro, our new Food Service Director, for the student meals. Other board members also complimented Mr. Mauro.

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 Mr. Levi seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the minutes of the following meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

• Regular Meeting - October 13, 2021

Acceptance of Resignations

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

• Olta Minenna , Music Teacher, Effective 10/27/21

• Heather Grower, Teacher Aide, Effective 11/30/21

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

Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence Request

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Levi seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the following request for an unpaid leave of absence. Motion carried 6-0.

• Corinda Cox, Elementary Teacher, Effective 11/22/21 - 1/2/22

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

Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments

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

Non-Instructional Appointments - Permanent:

• Claire Orendorf, Teacher Aide, Effective 11/24/21

• Leta Williams , Teacher Aide, Effective 11/24/21

• Katrina Palmiter, Teacher Aide, Effective 11/25/21

Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Courtney Crim, Office Assistant I - 10 Mth/FT, Effective 11/29/21

Instructional Appointment - Four-Year Probationary:

• Samantha Childs, Teacher Assistant, Effective 11/29/21

Instructional Appointment - Long-Term Substitute:

• Steven Fayette, LTS Music Teacher – Strings, Effective 11/8/21

Substitute Appointments - BOCES Sub Service:

• Jennifer Brewer

• Teisha Burdick

• Carmelina Cooper

• Emily Daley

• Gregory Sheffield

• Jessica Dunckel

• Jill Foley

• Stephanie Wisbeski

• Elizabeth King

• Darryl Krutz

• Laura Madore

• Kim Maley

• Ellen Miller

• Brooke Mucurio

• Daniel Paddock

• Crystal Postal

• Mark Prokopienko

• Stephanie Quesnell

• Wayne Seifried

• Alesha Smith

Substitute Appointments - BOCES Sub Service - Rescinded:

• Mackenzie Ademek

• Geraldine Blaise

• Jamie Brown

• Kim Butler

• Robert Farouche

• JoAnne Juteau

• Jennifer Maggiolino

• Jennifer Mueller

• Maureen Pavlicko

Extracurricular Appointments - 2021-2022:

• Karen Crouse, Girls Intramurals - MS

• Rachel Mucurio, Lego Club - MS

Coaching Appointment - Fall 2021-2022:

• Chase Steenburg, Boys Modified Soccer Coach, Effective 9/23/21

• Coaching Appointments - Winter 2021-2022:

• Josh Huntley, Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach

• Claire Orendorf, JV Cheer Coach

• Anthony Bonvino, Substitute Boys Varsity Bowling Coach

Volunteer Coaching Appointments - Winter 2021-2022:

• Thad Luke, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

• James Judd, Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach

• Jennifer Hand, Volunteer Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach

• David Bello, Volunteer Wrestling Coach

• Timothy Rathbun, Volunteer Wrestling Coach

• Marek Bush, Volunteer Wrestling Coach - Conditional

• Cory Proper, Volunteer Wrestling Coach - Conditional

Increase in Teacher Aide Hours:

• Ginny Knapp, from 7.25 to 7.75 hrs/day, Effective 11/1/21

• Denise Mabbett, from 6.5 to 7.0 hrs/day, Effective 11/1/21

Reinstatement from Unpaid Leave of Absence:

• Jessica Piazza, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Effective 12/1/21

Approval of Financial Reports

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

• Financial Reports - October 2021

• Cash Account Summaries - September and October 2021

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries - October 2021

• Extracurricular Summary Report - October 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. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings. Motion carried 6-0.

• September 30, 2021

• October 7, 2021

• October 1, 2021

• October 5, 2021

• October 6, 2021

• October 14, 2021

• October 8, 2021

• October 12, 2021

• October 13, 2021

• October 14, 2021

• October 8, 2021

• October 12, 2021

• October 13, 2021

• October 21, 2021

• October 15, 2021

• October 18, 2021

• October 20, 2021

• October 27, 2021

• October 28, 2021

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

Approval to Adopt Results of Internal Audit Reports by Questar III BOCES and Corrective Action Plan

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board adopted the results of the Internal Audit Reports as presented by Questar III BOCES, as well as the District’s Corrective Action Plan. Motion carried 6-0.

• Risk Assessment - 2020-2021

• Use of Facilities Audit - 2020-2021

• District’s Corrective Action Plan

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

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Central Valley Employees Union

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Central Valley Employees Union to create and recognize the following position. Motion carried 6-0.

• Creation and Recognition of Position: Maintenance Helper

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

Approval of Return of Unpaid Taxes to Herkimer County Treasurer for Collection

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved the return of unpaid taxes to the Herkimer County Treasurer for collection in the amount of $629,956.79. Motion carried 6-0.

(Copy of information 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 Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved to dispose of the following surplus goods. Motion carried 6-0.

• Jarvis Library Inventory List -- 10/14/20 - 10/26/21

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

Approval of Request for Sunday Facilities Use for Boys Varsity Basketball Practices

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved a request from Coach Judd to hold non-mandatory practices for Boys Varsity Basketball on the following dates, pending adherence to Board policy #7100. Motion carried 6-0.

• November 28, 2021

• December 5, 2021

• January 9, 2022

• January 16, 2022

• January 30, 2022

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

Acceptance of Donation

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Levi, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board accepted the following donation. Motion carried 6-0.

• Mohawk Valley Apparel, Miscellaneous Apparel, Estimated Value $3,600.00

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

NEXT MEETING

The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.

Kenneth Long, Acting Clerk
Minutes taken by Kenneth Long, Acting Clerk, in absence of District Clerk.