The Board of Education’s regular meeting was called to order by President Jason Sanchez at 7:01 p.m. in the LGI at CVA.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all those present.

Members Present  

• Jason Sanchez       

• Maggie Wesolowski

• Jonathan Boucher

• Travis Costin

• Matt Darrow 

• Jonah Levi

• Jane North

Members Absent   

• None

Staff Present          

• Jeremy M. Rich, Supt.        

• Kathleen Carney

• Jim Humphrey

Guests Present (those signing in or speaking)

• None 

AGENDA CHANGES        

Consent Agenda

D. (g)   Volunteer Coaching Appointment – 2021-2022

      Joseph Rando -- Volunteer Softball Coach

D. (h)   Extracurricular Appointment - 2021-2022

      Claire Orendorf -- Varsity Athletic Awards Collaborator -- Eff. 3/17/22

New Business

Policy Review - First Reading - #6201 - Application for Volunteer Coaches

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Superintendent’s Report 

• BOCES Board Nominations – Mr. Costin agreed to be nominated for the position of BOCES Board member next year.

• BOCES Annual Meeting – Mrs. North agreed to serve as the Board’s representative on April 7, 2022 for the BOCES Annual Meeting.

• Unmasking Update - Mr. Rich reported that there have been no issues with unmasking.  He has noticed that fewer students and staff are still wearing masks.

• Professional Development - Mr. Rich discussed the SEL activities and curriculum work that teachers will be working on during the afternoon on the half-day Professional Development on March 23, 2022.

• Sports Update – The winter sports season ended smoothly and the district was fortunate that very few athletes and teams were effected by COVID.  Other districts saw many of their contests cancelled along with athletes needing to quarantine.

• Fitness Center – The District hopes to be opening the fitness center to the public in the next few weeks.  We are working to find capable workers to supervise.

• Building Exits – Mr. Miller and our maintenance staff have been working to place identification markers above all access doors throughout the district. Law enforcement will then easily be able to recognize and access buildings at safe entrances in the event of an emergency.

• Facilities Report - March 2022 - Mr. Miller and the grounds staff are busy getting all athletic fields ready for the spring season.

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

Administrative Reports

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

• District Comprehensive Improvement Plan / District Goals – Ms. Carney provided a detailed review of the District Comprehensive improvement Plan.

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

Business Official’s Report

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

• Mr. Humphrey briefly highlighted the important points in his report to the Board.  The Board agreed to keep the tax levy flat for the 2022-2023 school year. He also highlighted a few changes in the upcoming capital improvement project.

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

BOARD DISCUSSION

The Board took this opportunity to have their annual yearbook picture taken.  Mrs. North asked if anyone has picked up a Board candidate packet as both Mr. Darrow and she are resigning at the end of their term.  Mr. Rich has heard of a few people interested but was not sure if anyone has picked up a packet.  Mr. Sanchez confirmed that he has picked up his packet and will return it by the April 18th deadline.  Mr. Boucher asked if the architects could provide an estimated cost of reconstructing the baseball field at the High School to a dual purpose Baseball/Softball turf field. 

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 Mr. Levi, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the minutes of the following meeting.  Motion carried 7-0.

• Regular Meeting – February 16, 2022

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 7-0.

• Gabriela Herringshaw, Teacher Aide, Effective 2/25/22

• Lawrence Corsette, Substitute Bus Monitor, Effective 3/9/22

• Jessica LaBella, Teacher Aide, Effective 3/9/22

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

Acceptance of Unpaid Leave of Absence Requests

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Levi, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board accepted the following unpaid leave of absence requests.  Motion carried 7-0.

• Elizabeth Zieno, Special Education Teacher , Effective 3/16/22 - 6/30/22

• Melissa Kirk, Art Teacher, Eff. Approx. 4/4/22 - 5/23/22

(Copy of requests 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 and adjustments.  Motion carried 7-0.

Non-Instructional Appointments - Permanent:   

• Steven Everson, Building Cleaner, Effective 4/4/22

• Nicholas Higgins, Building Cleaner, Effective 4/14/22 

• Shelly Seifried, Head Cook, Effective 4/12/22

Non-Instructional Appointments - Six-Month Probationary:

• Andrew LeClair, Building Cleaner - 12 Mth/FT, Effective 3/7/22

• Kaitlyn Couchman, Teacher Aide - 6.5 hrs/day, Effective 3/9/22

Instructional Appointment - Four-Year Probationary:

• Megan VanEvera, Science Teacher 7-12, Effective 2/11/22

Increase in Teacher Aide Hours

• Glendora Monahan, From 6 hrs/day to 6.75 hrs/day, Eff. Retroactive to 9/1/21

Substitute Appointments - BOCES Sub Service:

• Gina Baggetta, Joshua Clanton, Brennan Murray, Jaime Teachout

• Courtney Berberick, Braden Hoffman, Alyson Ratcliffe, Shawn Uebele

• Simone Bouck, Curtis Karwacki, Corinne Smith, Alexis Upson

• Kelly Cave, Alissa Lawson, Gary Sutton, Dana Wilson

Deauthorization of Appointments - BOCES Sub Service:

• Claire Cabral, Alissa Kent, Kim Sponburgh

• Jennifer Desarro, Ellen Miller, Amber Zellweger

• Jennifer Karram, Nancy Saunders

Volunteer Coaching Appointment – 2021-2022

• Joseph Rando, Volunteer Softball Coach

Extracurricular Appointment - 2021-2022

• Claire Orendorf, Varsity Athletic Awards Collaborator, Eff. 3/17/22

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 7-0.

• Financial Reports - February 2022

• Cash Account Summary - February 2022

• Internal Claims Auditors Log Summaries - February 2022

• Extracurricular Summary Report - February 2022

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

OLD BUSINESS

Approval of Policy Audit – Section 1000

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board elected to waive their second reading of the following policies and approved the policies as submitted.  Motion carried 7-0.

• #1001- Community Use of School Facilities

• #1002 - Visitors to the Schools

• #1003 - School Volunteers

• #1003.1 - Application for Volunteers

• #1100 - Records Management and Access

• #1100.1 - Public Access to Records

• #1300  - Policy for Handling and Disseminating Identifying Information Received Regarding Sex Offenders

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. Levi, the Board approved the following CSE/CPSE/504 Accommodation Plan Meetings.  Motion carried 6-0-1.  In favor:  J. Boucher, T. Costin, M. Darrow, J. Levi, J. North, M. Wesolowski.  Opposed:  None.  Abstained:  J. Sanchez.

• January 31, 2022

• February 1, 2022

• February 2, 2022

• February 3, 2022

• February 4, 2022

• February 7, 2022

• February 8, 2022

• February 10, 2022

• February 11, 2022

• February 14, 2022

• February 15, 2022

• February 16, 2022

• February 17, 2022

• February 18, 2022

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

Approval of Independent Contractor Employment Agreement

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the following independent contractor employment agreement.  Motion carried 7-0.

• Andrew Goldman, Certified Social Psychologist, Effective 3/21/22 - 6/24/22

(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 Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved to dispose of the following surplus goods. Motion carried 7-0.

•         CVA Library Discards - Inventory List of 11/11/20 - 2/14/22

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

Approval of 2022-2023 School Year Calendar          

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar.  Motion carried 7-0.

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

Approval of Resolution for SEQRA Opinion on Type II Capital Project

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved a resolution for the SEQRA opinion on the Type II Capital Project.  Motion carried 7-0.

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

Approval of Resolution to Approve Proposition for May 17, 2022 Vote

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved a resolution for the creation of a capital project and approved the following proposition to be placed on the ballot for the May 17, 2022 vote.  Motion carried 7-0.

• RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the following proposition to be placed on the ballot at the May 17, 2022 Budget Vote and Election:
  

  Shall the Board of Education of the Central Valley Central School District be authorized to: (A) reconstruct and construct improvements to Central Valley Academy and Fisher Elementary school buildings and facilities and District athletic fields and facilities, perform miscellaneous site work and improvements at such locations, and acquire original furnishings, equipment, machinery or apparatus required for the purpose for which such buildings and athletic facilities are to be used and pay incidental costs related thereto at a maximum estimated cost of $15,000,000; (B) expend $5,000,000 from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund previously established by the voters in 2021 for such purpose; (C) expend from the General Fund or Excess Fund Balance the remaining costs; (D) levy the necessary tax therefor, to be levied and collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education taking into account any State aid received and (E) in anticipation of the collection of such tax, issue bonds and notes of the District at one time or from time to time in the principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 and levy a tax to pay the interest on said obligations when due?

Approval of Resolution for Cooperative Purchasing with DCMO BOCES

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. Wesolowski, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board approved a resolution for Cooperative Purchasing with DCMO BOCES.  Motion carried 7-0.

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

Approval of Generic Resolution for Bidding with DCMO BOCES

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Darrow, seconded by Mr. Levi, the Board approved a Generic Resolution for Bidding with DCMO BOCES.  Motion carried 7-0.

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

Approval of Resolution for Food and Cafeteria Supplies Bidding with DCMO BOCES 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mrs. North, seconded by Mrs. Wesolowski, the Board approved a resolution for Food and Cafeteria Supplies Bidding with DCMO BOCES.  Motion carried 7-0.

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

Approval of Policy Regulation

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Jeremy M. Rich, on a motion made by Mr. Levi, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board elected to waive the second reading of the following policy regulation and approved the regulation as submitted.  Motion carried 7-0.

• #6201.1 - Application for Volunteer Coaches

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

NEXT MEETING

The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion made by Mr. Levi, seconded by Mr. Darrow, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 9:06 p.m.  Motion carried 7-0.

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