The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by President Jason Sanchez at 6:30 p.m. in the LGI at CVA.

A motion was made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mrs. North to move into Executive Session in the High School Office Conference Room at 6:31 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.  Motion carried 6-0.

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 7:02 p.m. in the LGI.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present.

 Members Present                                      

• Jason Sanchez                                           

• Maggie Wesolowski                                   

• Jonathan Boucher

• Travis Costin           

• Jonah Levi

• Jane North                           

Members Absent

• Matt Darrow (work commitment)  

Staff Present                                              

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.                                                        

• Jim Humphrey                                             

• Kathy Carney                                               

• Cuyle Rockwell                                             

• Garrett Olds

Guests Present (those signing in or speaking)

• Jackie Sweeney

• Trevor Judson

• Adam Scanlon

• Amanda Guilfoyle

AGENDA CHANGES        

Consent Agenda

F. (f) - Volunteer Coaching Appointment - Jason Habarek, Volunteer Softball Coach
F. (g) - Extracurricular Appointment - Martha Higgins, Breakfast Monitor - MS

New Business

E.  Change to 2021-2022 School Year Calendar - March 23, 2002
Professional Development (p.m. only) – Half Day for Students PreK-12

PRESENTATION

BOCES Administrative and Capital Budgets -- 2022-2023

• District Superintendent Sandra Sherwood presented the proposed 2022-2023 Herkimer BOCES Administrative and Capital Budgets via a PowerPoint presentation.  A summary of the main five components were highlighted.  It was explained that post-employee benefits make up over half the budget.  Ms. Sherwood discussed the main components of the upcoming capital project and Mr. Jim Picolla used a PowerPoint to highlight the Capital Project and how they plan to fund it.  The BOCES Annual Meeting will be held on April 7, 2022, and the vote on the proposed BOCES Budget will take place on April 20, 2022.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report 

BOCES Board Nominations and Annual Meeting – Mr. Rich reported that the deadline for nominations for the BOCES Board is March 21, 2022.  The Annual Meeting will take place virtually on April 7, 2022.

Facilities Report – February 2022 – Mr. Rich discussed the ongoing facilities projects that Mr. Miller and our maintenance staff have been working on.  The senior custodians have been working throughout the district to polish the hallway floors in our buildings.  Planning is in place for the upcoming spring season. 

Mask Update – The Governor is expected to address school masking March 4, 2022.

Administrative Reports

The Board received copies of the Administrative Report as submitted by the building principals and Mrs. Carney.  Closing the gap was the topic for the administrative reports.  This initiative looks a little different in each building.   As we approach spring, efforts will be made to ramp up this initiative. Attendance, along with morale, will be focal areas.

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

Business Official’s Report

• The Board received copies of the January 2022 financial reports for their information.

• Mr. Humphrey briefly discussed the tax levy and tax cap.  The district will likely remain flat for the 2022-23 school year.  With the increase in federal aid, the district has no reason to increase the tax levy.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

• Mrs. North noted the cell service issues at Jarvis and wondered what is being done to improve the issue. Mr. Rich reported that the technicians are looking into this matter.  Mrs. Wesolowski asked if the District would be bringing back field trips in the spring.  Mr. Rich confirmed this.

PUBLIC OPEN FORUM

• Jackie Sweeney read a written statement asking the Board of Education to discontinue the mask mandate.

• Trevor Judson read a written statement asking the Board of Education to end the mask mandate.

• Adam Scanlon read a written statement explaining the detriment of the mask mandate and asked for the Board of Education to act now to remove the mandate.

• Amanda Guilfoyle read a written statement demanding the Board of Education act now to remove the mask mandate.

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

Acceptance of Retirement Notices

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

• Diane Cotton, Elementary Teacher, Effective 6/30/22

• Laura Heaton, Elementary Teacher, Effective 6/30/22

• Elizabeth Nemitz, Teacher Assistant, Effective 6/30/22

• Diana Pett, ENL/Spanish Teacher, Effective 6/30/22

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

Acceptance of Resignations

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

• Adriana Keeler, Teacher Aide, Effective 2/7/22

• Lisa Reitz, Teacher Aide, Effective 2/11/22

• Lisa Reitz, Breakfast Monitor - MS, Effective 2/11/22

• Karli Treen, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

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

Approval to Rescind Appointment

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved to rescind the following appointment.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Simone Bouck, Teacher Aide, Effective 1/24/22

Approval of Termination of Conditional Substitute Appointment

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Costin, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved to terminate the following appointment.  Motion carried 6-0.

• Morgan Fort, Substitute - Conditional, Effective 1/19/22

Approval of Personnel Appointments/Adjustments

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

Non-Instructional Appointments - Permanent: 

• Amanda Jaquay, School Nurse, Effective 3/1/22

• Rhonda White, School Nurse, Effective 3/1/22

• Carol Carney, Food Service Helper, Effective 3/2/22

• Dulce Alcocer Romero, Food Service Helper, Effective 3/13/22

• Amy Condon, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Sarah Edwards, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• M’Kyla Hanford, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Jennifer Jones, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Lauren McGuire, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Robert Paul, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Kylee Pink, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• David Rankins, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Jessica Redner, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Abigail Vail, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Kelly Wheeler-Tero, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Sherri Willsey, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/1/22

• Geraldine Blaise, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/2/22

• Heather Rose, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/7/22

• Whitney Vik, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/9/22

*Effective dates subject to change based on attendance as of effective date.

Permanent Appointment - 26 Week Probationary Period:

• Kelly Vitullo, Physical Therapist, Effective 12/14/21

Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Terra Worden, Custodian - 12 Mth / FT, Effective 1/31/22

Adjustment in Teacher Aide Hours:

• Krista Couchman-Raymo, Increase from 5 to 7.5 hrs/day, Effective 2/1/22

• Jessica LaBella, Increase from 5.75 to 6.25 hrs/day, Effective 2/7/22

• Heather Rose, Decrease from 7 to 6 hrs/day, Effective 2/7/22

Substitute Appointments:

• Timothy Murphy, Substitute Building Cleaner, Effective 2/16/22

Volunteer Coaching Appointments:

• Charles Maxson, Volunteer Track Coach

• Tom Moreau, Volunteer Baseball Coach

• Jason Habarek, Volunteer Softball Coach

Extracurricular Appointment:

• Martha Higgins, Breakfast Monitor - MS, Effective 2/14/22

Approval of Financial Reports 

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

• Financial Reports - January 2022

• Cash Account Summary - January 2022

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries - January 2022

• Extracurricular Summary Report - January 2022

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

• January 3, 2022

• January 4, 2022

• January 5, 2022

• January 7, 2022

• January 10, 2022

• January 11, 2022

• January 12, 2022

• January 13, 2022

• January 14, 2022

• January 18, 2022

• January 19, 2022

• January 20, 2022

• January 21, 2022

• January 24, 2022

• January 25, 2022

• January 26, 2022

• January 27, 2022

• January 28, 2022

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

Approval of Disposal 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.

• Barringer Library Discards - Inventory List of 5/15/21 - 1/18/22

• Jarvis Library Discards - Inventory List of 10/27/21 - 1/28/22

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

Acceptance of Donation

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

• CVCSD Foundation Board - Donation of Spectrophotometer - $2,142.40

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

Acceptance of Bid Results and Awarding of Bid for Electrical Contract

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board accepted the bid results and awarded the electrical contract bid as follows.  Motion carried 6-0.

• J&A Electrical Construction, LLC,   Electrical Contract Award – $77,100.00,

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

Approval of Change to 2021-2022 School Year Calendar

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Boucher, seconded by Mr. Costin, the Board a change in the 2021-2022 school year calendar as follows.  Motion carried 6-0.

• March 23, 2022 - Professional Development p.m. only – Change to half-day for students PreK-12

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

NEXT MEETING

The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

SECOND EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board entered into a second Executive Session at 8:50 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.  Motion carried 6-0.

The Board was called out of their second Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. by President Sanchez.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 9:41 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.

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