Clinton Central School District

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6, 2021 
Secondary Media Center
5:30 PM

Agenda Annotation by Dr. Steve Grimm - in maroon text

 Please note that our agendas are available only online - there will no longer be paper copies available at the meeting. 

Board of Education Principles of Governance

General Expectations of the Board of Education 

What does the School Board Do?

New York State School Boards Association Fact Sheet to find out why our strategic school board members are an essential part of our community 

Note that we are now in person for our meetings and we will be in the Secondary School Media Center.

1. CALL TO ORDER

The Clerk of the Board will assume the chair until a President is selected.

The meeting starts off differently than normal with Julia taking the lead role until the election at which time the new president will lead the meeting.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT

Clinton Central School proudly educates and empowers all students to realize their potential in becoming thoughtful, empathetic and contributing members of a global society.

4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

If you are interested in any of these positions, I recommend that you give Mary Lou a call; she may be contacting you as well.  You should be thinking not just about this year, but in the future as multi-year service in these positions is best practice.  In addition, it is helpful to serve while past officers are still present on the board.  The key to maintaining an effective board of education is solid leadership over a foundation of beliefs and best practices that recapitulate and grow over time.  This is where multi-year succession planning is important. 

4A.  Election of President of the Board

1. Move to open nominations for the position of President

2. Accept nominations

3. Move to close nominations

4. Election

5. Oath of Office
(President assumes chair)

4B. Election of Vice President

1. Move to open nominations for the position of Vice President

2. Accept nominations

3. Move to close nominations

4. Election

5. Oath of Office

5. APPOINTMENTS

5A. CLERK OF THE BOARD

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints that Ms. Julia Scranton as District Clerk at a stipend of $6,147.17 annually to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

The stipend also reflects the increase percentage that reflected the salaries of non-bargaining unit members.

5B. SUBSTITUTE DISTRICT CLERK

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the recommendation to approve the designation of Joseph Barretta, Assistant Superintendent for Business, as the substitute District Clerk in the event of the emergency absence of Julia Scranton, District Clerk, for the 2021-2022 school year.

5C. DISTRICT TREASURER    

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints Mr. Joseph Barretta as District Treasurer at a salary of $21,271.15 to serve at the pleasure of the Board and authorizes the District Treasurer to sign checks for payroll, trust and agency, general fund capital, federal and cafeteria fund.

This amount is part of Joe's overall salary that is reflected in his contract, not in addition to.

5D. TAX COLLECTOR

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints Angela Thieme as Tax Collector for the following towns Kirkland, Paris, Marshall, Vernon, New Hartford, and Westmoreland in the Clinton Central School District during the 2021-2022 school year, to be compensated with an annual stipend of $2500.

5E. BOARD’S INTERNAL CLAIMS AUDITOR (DELEGATE FOR EXPENSE REVIEW)

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints Ms. Linda Voce as Internal Claims Auditor (Delegate for Expense Review) at a stipend of $5,400 annually to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

6. OTHER APPOINTMENTS

6A. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints D’Arcangelo & Co., LLC as Independent Auditors for the Clinton Central School District for the 2021-2022 school year.

6B. EXTRA-ACTIVITIES FUND TREASURER

BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mrs. Angela Thieme be appointed Extra-Activities Fund Treasurer for the 2021-2022 school year. 

6C. SCHOOL ATTORNEY

We use different attorneys depending on their expertise and past performance.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the 2021-2022 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Ferrara Fiorenza PC as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the 2021-2022 school year.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Melinda Bowe as special counsel for the Clinton Central School District as needed for the 2021-2022 school year.

6D. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Alinea be appointed as Medical Director/School Physician for the 2021-2022 school year.

6E. ASBESTOS DESIGNEE

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Glenn Kulinski be appointed Asbestos Designee from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

6F. CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Glenn Kulinski be appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

6G. PURCHASING AGENT 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education appoints Mr. Joseph Barretta as the Purchasing Agent for the Clinton Central School District to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

6H. HIPAA COORDINATOR

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Ms. Cynthia Smiegal be appointed HIPAA Coordinator for the 2021-2022 school year.

6I. MEDICAID COMPLIANCE OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Medicaid Compliance Officer for the 2021-2022 school year.

6J. MEDICARE PART D AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Medicare Part D Authorized Representative for the 2021-2022 school year.

6K. TITLE VI AND IX COMPLIANCE OFFICER(S) 

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Lee and Ms. Kathleen Fonda be appointed as Title VI and Title IX Compliance officers for the 2021-2022 school year.

6L. DISABILITIES SECTION 504 AND TITLE II COMPLIANCE OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent, Ms. Kathleen Fonda be appointed as Disabilities Section 504 and Title II Compliance officer for the 2021-2022 school year.

6M. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that Ms. Debora Van Slyke be designated as Data Protection Officer for the 2021-2022 school year  to be responsible for the implementation of the policies and procedures required in Education Law §2-d and its accompanying regulations, and to serve as the point of contact for data security and privacy district.

6N. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Records Management Officer for the 2021-2022 school year.

6O. RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that Ms. Julia Scranton be appointed as Records Access Officer for the 2021-2022 school year.

6P. LEAD EVALUATOR

WHEREAS evidence exists that Ms. Ellen Leuthauser, Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Ms. Kathleen Fonda and Ms. Debora Van Slyke have completed training which meets the requirements of 8 NYCRR 30-2.9 and the Clinton Central School District Annual Performance Professional Review Plan for certification as a Lead Evaluators of teachers, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Ms. Ellen Leuthauser, Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Ms. Kathleen Fonda and Ms. Debora Van Slyke be certified as Lead Evaluators of teachers.

6Q. LEAD EVALUATOR

WHEREAS evidence exists that Dr. Stephen Grimm has completed training which meets the requirements of 8 NYCRR 30-2.9 and the Clinton Central School District Annual Performance Professional Review Plan for certification as a Lead Evaluator of teachers/principals, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Stephen Grimm be certified as Lead Evaluator of teachers/principals.

6R. FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints R. Timbs Advisory Group, Inc. as Financial Advisor for 2021-2022. 

7. DESIGNATIONS

7A. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

BE IT RESOLVED that The Waterville Times and The Rome Sentinel be hereby designated as the official newspapers for the school district for the 2021-2022 school year.

7B. BANK DEPOSITORIES

BE IT RESOLVED that NBT Bank be designated as the official bank for financial services for the 2021-2022 school year.

7C. MEETING DATES AND TIMES

BE IT RESOLVED that the regular meetings of the Board to be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated, in the Secondary Media Center at 5:30 PM.  
                                                                                                                                                      

8. AUTHORIZATIONS

8A. CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL

BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, Superintendent, is authorized to Certify Payroll for the 2021-2022 school year. 

8B. CUSTODIAN OF PETTY CASH
BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following be appointed Custodians of Petty Cash for the designated locations and amounts for the 2021-2022 school year:     

 
8C. CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP, CONVENTIONS ATTENDANCE

BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent be authorized to approve attendance at conferences, workshops and conventions as per the 2021-2022 budget. 

8D. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ON CHECKS  

BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to sign all checks using a facsimile signature for 2021-2022.

8E. BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent, or his/her designee, be authorized to approve all budget transfers under the amount of $5000.

From time to time during the year, the Board approves transfers greater than this amount.  The limit set here and in policy is what requires those approvals.

8F. GRANTS IN AID APPLICATIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent, or his designee, to file grant applications for Federal and State Funds for 2021-2022.

8G. CHANGE ORDERS 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education delegates authority to approve change orders up to $30,000, which are reasonably necessary to the proper progress and administration of ongoing construction projects and which are within the general scope of the referendum, to the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.  All change orders must be ultimately approved by the Board of Education.

9. OFFICIAL UNDERTAKINGS 

9A. COMMERCIAL CRIME INSURANCE APPROVAL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education provide commercial crime insurance for the positions listed below for 2021-2022 as follows:

Tax Collector ($1 million)
District Treasurer ($1 million)
Extra Classroom Central Treasurer ($1 million)

9B.  LOANS FROM THE GENERAL FUND

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the District Treasurer to loan from the General Fund to the Federal Fund, the Capital Fund, and the Cafeteria Fund only such sums as are necessary to pay the then current payrolls and warrants until revenues are received from the respective funds for 2021-2022. 

9C. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby authorizes the District Treasurer to invest school district monies in accordance with Section 1604-A and 1723-A of the Education Law and other pertinent regulations for 2021-2022.

10. OTHER DESIGNATIONS

10A.  LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCES Advisory Council for Occupational Education be designated as the Occupational Education Advisory Council for Clinton Central School District for the 2021-2022 school year.

10B. REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ONEIDA-HERKIMER-MADISON SCHOOL BOARD INSTITUTE

BE IT RESOLVED that _________________________________ be appointed as the Board’s representative to the Executive Committee of the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison School Boards Institute.

Megan has served in this capacity in the past.  There are monthly meetings and other obligations required to serve on the Executive Committee which sets strategic direction for the Institute.

10C. COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following people be approved to serve as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the school year 2021-2022:

Chairperson: Kathleen Fonda
An evaluator of the child: On a case by case basis
A Representative of Oneida County: TBA by Oneida County
Parent of the Child Student (whenever appropriate)

10D. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following people be approved to serve as members of the Committee on Special Education for the school year 2021-2022.

Chairperson: Kathleen Fonda
School Psychologist: Caterina Kernan
School Physician/Medical Director: Dr. Christopher Alinea (Slocum Dickson)
Teacher of Referred Student: On a case-by-case basis
Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider: On a case-by-case basis
Education Administrators: Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Mrs. Ellen Leuthauser
(On a case-by-case basis for students in their respective buildings)
Parent of the Child
Student (whenever appropriate)

10E. SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, subcommittees on Preschool Special Education be composed of the following:

-  Parent of the child
-  At least one regular education teacher of such child (if the child is, or may be, participating in the regular education environment).
-  At least one special education teacher, or where appropriate, at least one special education provider (i.e., related service provider) of such child.
-  At the discretion of the parent, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related service personnel as appropriate.
- Whenever appropriate the child with a disability.
- For a child in transition from the early intervention program and services (Infant and Toddler Programs), the appropriate licensed or certified professional from the Department of Health’s Early Intervention Program. This professional must attend all meetings of the CPSE conducted prior to the child’s initial receipt of services.

10F. SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, subcommittees on Special Education be composed of the following:

- The parent of the child.
- At least one regular education teacher of the child (if the child is, or may be participating in the regular education environment.
- At least one special education, or where appropriate, at least one special education provider (i.e., related service provider) for the child.
- Committee on Special Education Chairperson, Subcommittee on Special Education Chairperson or Building Administrator.
- At the discretion of the Parent, other individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate.
- Whenever appropriate the student with the disability.
- A school psychologist, whenever a new psychological evaluation is reviewed or a change to program option with a more intensive staff/student ration, as set forth in section 200.6(f)(4) of the Regulations of the Commissioner, is considered.

10G. IMPARTIAL HEARING OFFICERS

BE IT RESOLVED that the listing of impartial hearing officers as maintained by the Impartial Hearing Reporting system (IHRS) and the New York State Education Department be approved.

10H. OHM BOCES HEALTH CONSORTIUM VOTING DELEGATE

BE IT RESOLVED that Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, Superintendent, be appointed the voting delegate to the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Health Consortium, effective July 1, 2021.

10I. OHM BOCES HEALTH CONSORTIUM SUBSTITUTE VOTING DELEGATE

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, the recommendation to approve the designation of Joseph Barretta, Assistant Superintendent for Business, as the substitute voting delegate to the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Health Consortium in the absence of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Stephen L. Grimm, effective July 1, 2021.

10J. WIRE TRANSFERS

BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer is authorized to execute wire transfers of District Funds.

10K. AUTHORIZATION FOR COOPERATIVE BIDDING

Whereas it is the plan of a number of public school districts in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties, New York to bid jointly for school supplies, equipment, food products, etc.; and whereas the Board of Education is so desirous of participating with other school districts in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison Counties in the joint bidding of the commodities mentioned above as authorized by General Municipal Law, Section 119-0; and whereas the Board of Cooperative Educational Services wishes to appoint a committee to assume the responsibility for drafting of specifications, advertising for bids, accepting and opening bids, tabulating bids, reporting the results to the Board of Education and making recommendations thereon; now therefore, the Clinton  Central School Board of Education hereby appoints the Regional Committee of Business Officials to represent it in all matters related above, and further the Board authorized the above-mentioned committee to represent it in all matters entering into a contract for the purchase of the above mentioned commodities; and further the Board agrees to assume its equitable share of the costs of the cooperative bidding; and finally the Board agrees (1) to abide by majority decisions of the participating districts on quality standards; (2) that unless all bids are rejected, it will comply with the recommendations of the committee; (3) that after award of the contract(s), it will conduct all negotiations directly with the successful bidder(s).

10L. BOARD POLICIES - Link to Online Policy Manual

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education reaffirms previously adopted policies for the 2021-2022 school year subject to the revision and amendments which may be adopted during the year.

10M. CELL PHONE, RADIO USE 

BE IT RESOLVED that cell phones may be issued to people in the following positions:

Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent for Business
Building Administrators
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Head Custodian
Maintenance Department
Bus Dispatcher
Bus Drivers - for emergency use on extra driving trips.
Theatre Manager
Coordinator of Athletics and Communication                                  

10N. MILEAGE RATE

BE IT RESOLVED, to pay mileage at the current IRS rate for the 2021-2022 school year.

10O. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the operation of a combined Girl Ice Hockey Team in partnership with other Section III school districts as determined by the Superintendent of Schools for the 2021-2022 school year, pending receipt of a fully executed combining agreement and current certificate of insurance from each participating school.  Girls Ice Hockey Document
 

Organizational agenda completed. Continue to Regular Meeting

11.  INFORMATION-REPORTS-PROPOSAL/SUPERINTENDENT & STAFF

11A. Bright Spots

11B. Superintendent’s Report

- Clinton Youth Foundation Pool Agreement - Link to Draft Agreement

12. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD

The Board encourages public participation on school related matters at Board meetings.  To allow for this, a period of not more than 30 minutes shall be set aside at each Board meeting.  Speakers shall limit their comments to no more than 5 minutes.  The Board will not permit, in public session, discussion involving District personnel or students.  All speakers are to conduct themselves in a civil manner.  Questions and comments from the public concerning matters which are not on the agenda will be taken under consideration and referred to the Superintendent for appropriate action.  If the Board considers a topic extraordinary and requires a discussion taking longer than 30 minutes, the Board will consider designating a separate forum dedicated to that topic.

The Board Meeting is a meeting held in public, not a public meeting.  While this is an opportunity to speak directly to the Board of Education, please do not expect reciprocal dialogue with the board members or superintendent at the meeting.  If you would like such dialogue, please contact the superintendent.

13. STANDING RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT AGENDA)

The items in this section consist mostly of financial items and special education matters that are received on a regular basis, and can be acted upon in a single motion.

Approval of the following items:

A. Agenda and Any Additions to  Agenda for July 6, 2021                                            

B. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 15, 2021  Draft Minutes for June 15, 2021

C. Internal Claims Auditor Report   Internal Claims Auditor Report

D. Summary Treasurer’s Report for May 2021  Summary Treasurer's Report

E. Treasurer's Report for May 2021  Treasurer's Report

F. Executive Summary for May 2021  Executive Summary

G.  Revenues/expenditures by Month   Revenues/expenditures by Month

H. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Report:  (Exhibit #7)

14. BOARD COMMITTEES

14A. Discussion of Committees and Memberships for 2021-2022

Finance & Audit Committee
Facilities Committee
Policy Committee

14B. Discussion of Committee Liaisons for 2021-2022

District Safety Committee Liaison
District Technology Committee Liaison
CCSD Foundation Liaison
PTA Liaison
Wellness Committee Liaison - New

15. NEW BUSINESS.                            

15A. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with Board Policy #6150, the attached list of 2020-2021 line item budget transfers, be approved.   Budget Transfer Items           

15B. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Clinton Central School District desires to enter  into a 5 year contract with the Madison-Oneida BOCES in order for the Regional Information Center to furnish certain services to the District pursuant to Education Law 1950(4)(jj), those services being: CoSer 505-6360 Instructional Technology Services.                                                           

 NOW, THEREFORE, it is

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Clinton Central School District agrees to enter into a contract with the Madison-Oneida BOCES for the provision of said services to the District not to exceed $119,775.45 plus related borrowing fees, plus yearly Regional Information Center support during the term of this contract, finalized by the Superintendent, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Education, for a period of 5 year(s); 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26.  MORIC Agreement

Each year, we utilized anywhere from $25K-$35K to continue to sustain our technological needs after surveying faculty and staff and integrating the needs analysis into the budget process.  The list of items this year is the first replacement of Google chromebooks purchased nearly seven years ago.

15C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the disposal of the attached list of obsolete property.  Items for Disposal

15D. REMOVAL OF WASTE, RUBBISH, GARBAGE AND RECYCLING

WHEREAS, the District advertised for bids to provide the service of Removal of Waste, Rubbish, Garbage and Recycling for the school year commencing July 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, one (1) proposal was duly received in response to the bid solicitation as previously authorized; and

WHEREAS, said timely bids were received and opened on June 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Clinton Central School District Business Office, 75 Chenango Avenue, Clinton, New York; and

WHEREAS, the District has conducted due diligence and a review of the specifications of the timely bid responses; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby awards the successful bid for the service of Removal of Waste, Rubbish, Garbage and Recycling for the school year commencing July 1, 2021, to Bliss Environmental Services, Inc. of Camden, New York, as lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for a total bid price as follows, subject to entering into the appropriate contract documents and further upon the filing of insurance documents and other required matters set forth in the bid solicitation documents;

July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022: $16,750

July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023: $17,500

July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024: $18,000

AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools or his designee is authorized to execute the necessary documentation as above-described.  Trash Removal

15E. BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between Madison-Oneida BOCES and the Clinton Central School District to provide bus maintenance services beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, be approved.   Bus Maintenance Agreement                                

15F. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation of a Conn Selmer Cornet valued at $150, and a Bundy C-joint Flute valued at $50, from Jeff Morgan.   Instrument Donation 

15G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a $23,550 donation from Hamilton College to purchase technology equipment for the High School Science classrooms and computers for an E-sports club.   Town Gown Donation   Modified Proposal Description

16. PUBLIC TO BE HEARD 

The Board Meeting is a meeting held in public, not a public meeting.  While this is an opportunity to speak directly to the Board of Education, please do not expect reciprocal dialogue with the board members or superintendent at the meeting.  If you would like such dialogue, please contact the superintendent. 

17. PERSONNEL

17A. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following coaching appointments for the 2021-2022 school year, to be compensated in accordance with Article 14 of the CTA contract or other agreements/understandings between the District and CTA, be approved.  (Exhibit #15)

17B. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Elizabeth Ganey to the three year probationary tenure track position of Special Education Teacher at Step 10MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024,  except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite of overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law § 3012-c or § 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least two of the three preceding years, and if the appointee receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.  (Exhibit #16)

This fills the position left vacant by retiring high school special education teacher.

17C. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Bridget Ashmore to the four year probationary tenure track position of Secondary Math teacher at Step 5MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2025,  except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite of overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law § 3012-c or § 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three of the four preceding years, and if the appointee receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.   (Exhibit #17)

As discussed in previous board meetings, this position allows us to offer additional academic intervention services in the middle school using a current 8th grade teacher.  This new teacher will be assigned to teach in the 8th grade.

17D. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Tenneil Mihm to the three year probationary tenure track position of Physical Education Teacher at Step 6MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024,  except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite of overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law § 3012-c or § 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least two of the three preceding years, and if the appointee receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.   (Exhibit #18)

NOTE: Ms. Mihm served as a 0.75 FTE Physical Education Teacher at for the 2020-2021 school year.

Schedules were able to be coordinated to allow this teacher to have an assignment in the elementary school thereby making her full-time.  We will decrease the part-time PE teacher FTE correspondingly.

17E. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Jacob Bialek to the four year probationary tenure track position of Physical Education Teacher at Step 1BA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2025,  except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite of overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law § 3012-c or § 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three of the four preceding years, and if the appointee receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.   (Exhibit #20)

This fills the position left vacant by retiring high school physical education teacher.

17F. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Zachary Schoenbrot to the four year probationary tenure track position of Secondary ELA Teacher at Step 3MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2025,  except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite of overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law § 3012-c or § 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three of the four preceding years, and if the appointee receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary periodshe shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.  (Exhibit #21)

As discussed in previous board meetings, this position allows us to offer reading and academic intervention services in the high school using a current 9th grade teacher.  This new teacher will be assigned to teach in the 9th grade.

17G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the creation of a 0.5 FTE foreign language (Spanish) instructional position, effective July 6, 2021.  Proposal

This is a "take-back" of a part-time position previously provided by BOCES.  See the proposal for more detailed information.

17H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby approves the creation of a 0.75 FTE Family and Consumer Sciences instructional position, effective July 6, 2021.  Proposal

This is a "take-back" of a part-time position previously provided by BOCES.  See the proposal for more detailed information.

17I. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Micaela Honsinger as a part-time foreign language (Spanish) teacher at 0.5 FTE, Step 1BA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 be hereby approved.  (Exhibit #23)

This is the teacher currently in the BOCES spanish position that is being "taken back".  See the proposal for more information.

17J. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, the appointment of Miquel Grimm as a part-time Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at 0.75 FTE, Step 6MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2021 be hereby approved.  (Exhibit #24)

This is the teacher currently in the BOCES FACS position that is being "taken back".  See the proposal for more information.  Also note that all procedures related to the following policy have been and will continue to be implemented with fidelity:  9120 Conflict of Interest

17K. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Thomas Meeker to the full time civil service position of cleaner, to be compensated at Step 2, in accordance with the current CSEA agreement, effective July 7, 2021, be approved.  (Exhibit #25)

NOTE: Mr. Meeker has been employed as a substitute cleaner for several months.

This fills the position left vacant by a retiring cleaner.

17L. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Georganne Jadhon from the full time civil service position of Principal Office Specialist, effective July 9, 2021, be accepted with regret.  (Exhibit #26)

We wish her the best in her future employment and thank her for the time she shared with us.

17M. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Joshua Heintz from the full time civil service position of aide, effective June 25, 2021, be accepted with regret.  (Exhibit #27)

We wish him the best in his future employment and thank him for the time he shared with us.

17N. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Jocelyn Schneider from the position of Teacher Assistant, effective June 25, 2021, be accepted with regret.  (Exhibit #28)

We wish her the best in her future employment and thank her for the time she shared with us.

17O.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the unpaid leave for Rene Arcuri, elementary school teacher, on October 28, 2021 and October 29, 2021, be approved.   (Exhibit #29)      

17P. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following students be appointed as Student Helpers, to be paid minimum wage, effective July 7, 2021 through August 20, 2021.  (Exhibit #30)                                                              

 Alivia Pritchard and Ben McLain

18.QUESTIONS ASKED BY BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is an opportunity for board member discussion with one another.

A. Summer Workshop Schedule

B. Board Self Assessment

19. ADJOURNMENT

There is no need for an executive session.