Clinton Central School District

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
 
High School Cafeteria
Meet the Candidates, 5:30pm
Budget Proposal Public Hearing, 6:30pm
Regular Meeting Following
May 10, 2022

Agenda Annotation by Dr. Steve Grimm - in red 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. 

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. READING OF THE 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. BUDGET HEARING    

I will give a presentation on the 2022-2023 budget. 

5. INFORMATION-REPORTS-PROPOSAL/SUPERINTENDENT & STAFF                                                     

A. Bright Spots  

• Board Member Recognition
• Administrators Reports

B. Superintendent’s Report

• Board Meeting Calendar for 2022-2023
• Technology Plan Update
• Superintendent Search Update
• Capital Project Phase 2 Update
• 2024 Capital Project Update
• Issues Update
• Other

6. STANDING RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT AGENDA)

 Approval of the following items:

A.  Agenda and Any Additions to the Agenda for May 10, 2022                          

B. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on April 19, 2022   Draft Minutes for 4/29/22

C. Minutes from the Special Meeting held on April 26, 2022   Draft Minutes for 4/26/22

D.  Internal Claims Auditor Report    Internal Claims Auditor Report

E. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Report:   (Exhibit #4)

F.  Updated List of Substitute and Supervisory Personnel     (Exhibit #5)

In order for someone to be employed by the district, they need to be approved by the Board of Education.  Most have contracts either collectively or individually; however, there are other cases.  This master list allows the Board to see the many different people that are approved, mostly as substitutes, chaperones, and EMTs etc., and it gets updated from time to time.

7.  PUBLIC COMMENT

The Board encourages public comment 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. 

8. NEW BUSINESS    

8A. Policy 

1. BE IT RESOLVED that draft policy #5300, Code of Conduct, be adopted.   Draft Policy #5300

NOTE: This is the first reading.

Information regarding this item can be found on the exhibit document policy cover page.

2. BE IT RESOLVED that draft policy #9500, Staff/Student Relationships, be adopted.   Draft Policy #9500

NOTE: This is the first reading.

Information regarding this item can be found on the exhibit document policy cover page.

8B. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, in accordance with Board Policy #6150, the attached 2020-2021 line item budget transfers be approved.    Budget Transfer Items

8C. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation from the Clinton Central School District Foundation to purchase supplies for the Elementary School trout program.    Donation                                                                                                                                    

$80       A.2705 (Gifts and Donations)

Budgetary Distribution:

$80      A.2110.200.01.0000 (Elementary School Supplies) 

Thank you Clinton Foundation once again!

8D.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the agreement between Developmental Therapy Associates, PLLC, and the Clinton Central School District, to provide physical and/or occupational therapy services for the 2022-2023 school year, in accordance with the attached agreement, be approved.   DTA Agreement        

We contract with some outside agencies to deliver these services to our students.

9.  OTHER

A.  BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed Board Meeting Calendar for 2022-2023 be approved.   Proposed Calendar                 

Board members should take a close look at this calendar which indicates the dates of the board meetings for next school year beginning in July.

10. PERSONNEL

10A.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Erin Eagan from the position of special education teacher, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective June 30, 2022, be accepted.   (Exhibit #12)

As you recall, we appointed Ms. Eagan as our Director of PPS at the last board meeting.  This is her official resignation from the teaching position she has held.

10B. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Amie Johnson from the position of teacher on special assignment as Professional Development Coordinator, Instructional Support Specialist and Teacher Mentor, contingent upon her appointment as Assistant Principal, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective June 30, 2022, be accepted.   (Exhibit #13)

Ms. Johnson has accepted a position as Assistant Principal and will not be able to continue in this role, which was doubly important during COVID - thank you Ms. Johnson.

10C. RESOLUTION: Appointment of Educational Administrator Subject to APPR

RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Amie Johnson who possesses School District Leader and School Building Leader certification issued by the Commissioner of Education, is appointed to the position of Assistant Principal in the tenure area of Assistant Principal effective July 1, 2022, in a probationary appointment from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, unless extended in accordance with the law.  The expiration date is tentative and conditional only.  To the extent required by the applicable provisions of the Education Law, in order to be granted tenure, Amie Johnson must receive composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years, and if she 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.  Amie Johnson’s salary shall be $77,000.  (Exhibit #14)

We are excited about Ms. Johnson's new role next year in the high school as an assistant principal.  The addition of this position is discussed during the April 5 Workshop and is also referenced in the High School Vision 2027 document.

10D. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the four year probationary appointment of Edward Waskiewicz to the full-time 12 month position of Director of Athletics, Safety and Wellness in the Director of Athletics, Safety and Wellness tenure area, in accordance with the current agreement between the Clinton Central School District and the Clinton Administrators Association, contingent upon valid certification as School District Leader (SDL), at an annual salary of $97,000 effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026, be approved.   (Exhibit #15)

We are also excited about the return of Mr. Waskiewicz as our new Athletic Director.  Many parents, students, and staff will remember him as a social studies teacher in the Clinton Middle School only a few years ago.  If you missed the information regarding this topic, it can be found at the following link:  Athletic Director Replacement Information and Timeline

10E. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Tech Prep Team Leader stipend of $500 for Ryan O’Rourke, Technology Teacher, be approved.                          

 NOTE: The District received a grant of $900 from OHM BOCES to fund this program, $500 of which is designated for the Team Leader stipend.

10F.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, the appointment of Francesca D’Ambro to the position of long-term substitute teacher in the special education tenure area to be compensated at step 1MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, beginning on or about May 16, 2022 through June 24, 2022, be approved.   (Exhibit #16)

She takes the place of a teacher who will be on leave.

10G. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, the resignation of Madeline Marsack from the position of long-term substitute physics teacher effective April 26, 2022, be accepted with regret.    (Exhibit #17)

We thank her so much for the time that she was able to dedicate to our students this year.

10H.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, the appointment of Miquel Grimm to the four year probationary tenure track position of Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Step 7MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026, 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 #18)               

This move from part-time to full-time will enable the high school to offer a culinary arts elective that was discussed earlier this year by Dr. Lee and during the budget process.  Course Catalog pages 2 & 21  Slide Deck

10I. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the unpaid leave of absence for Meredith Callaghan, high school science teacher, beginning on or about October 21, 2022 through approximately November 8, 2022, be approved.   (Exhibit #19)

10J. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following coaching appointments for the 2022-2023 school year, pending team formation, to be compensated in accordance with Article 14 of the CTA contract or other agreements/understandings between the District and CTA, be approved.   (Exhibit #20)

10K.  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Richard Calenzo, who holds valid certification as a physics teacher, to provide the District with temporary consulting services relating to physics and other science classes as requested by the District. This appointment shall be effective as of May 1, 2022, and end no later than June 30, 2022. The annual per diem rate for consulting services rendered by Mr. Calenzo shall be Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per day, prorated based upon the number of hours worked. This consulting appointment is not a probationary or tenure bearing position.  ( Exhibit #21)

10L. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the contract between Julia Scranton, Confidential Secretary to the Superintendent/District Clerk, and the Clinton Central School District, effective July 1, 2022, be approved.   (Exhibit #22)

10M. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the contract between Jennifer Kelly, payroll clerk, and the Clinton Central School District, effective July 1, 2022, be approved.  (Exhibit #23)

11. QUESTIONS BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is an opportunity for the Board to dialogue with one another and ask other questions.

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT

Information Regarding Executive Sessions

The Board of Education may hold executive sessions at which only the members of the Board or persons invited by the Board shall be present. However, the executive session is only available for the purpose of discussion, and except as the law allows, formal action must be taken in an open session.

Executive sessions can be requested by any member of the Board or the Superintendent of Schools.

A Board member must make a motion during an open meeting to convene in executive session.  Upon a majority vote of its members, the Board may convene in executive session at a place which the Board President or said members may designate within the District to discuss the subjects enumerated below. 

Matters which may be considered in executive session are:

1. matters which will imperil the public safety if disclosed;
2. any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer;
3. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed;
4. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation;
5. collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law(the Taylor Law);
6. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation;
7. the preparation, grading or administration of examinations; and
8. the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof.