Clinton Central School District

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
 
High School Cafeteria
June 21, 2022
5:30pm

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. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Code of Conduct  Code of Conduct

5. INFORMATION-REPORTS-PROPOSAL/SUPERINTENDENT & STAFF                                    

A. Bright Spots

·  Board Member Recognition
·  Administrators Reports

These will feature our principals sharing bright spots that are shining in our schools and classrooms.  

·   Other

B. Superintendent’s Report

·  New York Run for the Fallen
·  Technology Plan Approval
·  Interim Superintendent
·  Other

6. 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. 

7. 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 7A through 7P:

A.  Agenda and Any Additions to the Agenda for June 21, 2022

B.  Minutes from the Special Meeting held on May 4, 2022   Draft Minutes for 05/04/22

C. Minutes from the Special Meeting held on May 10, 2022   Draft Minutes for 05/10/22

D. Minutes from the Annual Meeting held on May 17, 2022   Draft Minutes for 05/17/22

E. Minutes from the Special Meeting held on May 26, 2022   Draft Minutes for 05/26/22

F.  Summary Treasurer’s Report for April 2022   Summary Treasurer's Report for April

G. Summary Treasurer’s Report for May 2022   Summary Treasurer's Report for May

H. Treasurer’s Report for April 2022    Treasurer's Report for April

I.  Treasurer’s Report for May 2022     Treasurer's Report for May

J.  Executive Summary for April 2022   Executive Summary for April

K. Executive Summary for May 2022    Executive Summary for May

L. Revenues/expenditures by Month     Revenues/expenditures by Month

M. Extra-classroom Treasurer’s Report for April 2022   Extra-classroom Treasurer's Report for April

N. Extra-classroom Treasurer’s Report for May 2022    Extra-classroom Treasurer's Report for May

O. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Report:   (Exhibit #14)

P.  Update List of Substitute and Supervisory Personnel   (Exhibit #15)

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.

8.  COMMTTEE/LIAISON REPORTS

Board members serve on committees, or are liaisons to groups, in addition to regular board service.  This is an opportunity for board members to share information related to the committees on which they serve or the group to which they are assigned.

A.    Liaisons

1.      CCS PTA – Ms. Melinda Leising

2.      CCSD Foundation – Ms. Mary Lou Lauchert

9.  NEW BUSINESS

9A.  Policy 

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

NOTE: This is a second reading and adoption.

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

NOTE: This is a second reading and adoption.

9B. BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between the Omni Group and the Clinton Central School District to provide 403(b) third party administration for the 2022-2023 academic school year, at a cost of $3,700, be approved.  This agreement is in the form of an amendment and reinstatement of the 2015-2016 Service Agreement.   Updated Omni Agreement 

We use an outside agency to manage retirement accounts; a 403(b) is the teacher employee version of the corporate 401(k).

9C.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Contract for Rental of Facilities for the 2022-2023 school year between the Clinton School District and the Oneida-Madison BOCES for one distance learning classroom totaling $1,000.00, be approved.    BOCES Rental Agreement

We receive rent for the room used to broadcast distance learning classes such as Chinese. 

9D. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Contract for Rental of Facilities for 2022-2023 school year between the Clinton School District and the Oneida-Madison BOCES for one driver education classroom totaling ($435) plus ancillary services($300), be approved.  BOCES Rental Agreement

9E.BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education increases the 2021-2022 budget due to insurance proceeds received for damage of District property.   Insurance Reimbursement

$11,314        A.2680 (Insurance Recoveries)

 Budgetary Distribution

$11,314        A.2855.200.00.0000 (Athletic Equipment)

This represents the damage to the batting cages that collapsed during a snow storm in April.

9F. WHEREAS, the School District issued a competitive bid for the purchase of a High School Gymnasium Projection System (“Projection System Bid”) on or about April 20, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Presentation Concepts Corporation was the lowest responsive and  responsible bidder for said Projection System Bid; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education desires to contract with Presentation Concepts Corporation for the purchase of a project system and related services pursuant to the Projection System Bid.                                                                                              

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. Presentation Concepts Corporation is hereby awarded the Projection System Bid. The Superintendent or his designee is authorized and directed to execute an agreement in connection with said bid in a form approved by the School District’s legal counsel and Administration. 

2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.    Presentation Concepts Agreement        

This project is being enthusiastically funded by the Clinton Central School District Foundation and represents a number of years in the making...interrupted by COVID.  Here is the document that describes the project in detail.   High School Gymnasium Projection System 

9G. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation from the Clinton Central School District Foundation to purchase and install a projection system in the high school gym.    Donation

 $41,459      A.2705 (Gifts and Donations)

Budgetary Distribution:

 $41,459      A.2110.400.05.0000 (High School Contractual)      

This is the acceptance of the funds from the Foundation to pay for the project indicated immediately prior.

9H. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation from the Clinton Central School District Foundation to purchase athletic team benches.   Donation                  

$500           A.2705 (Gifts and Donations)

 Budgetary Distribution:

$500           A.2855.200.00.0000 (Athletic Equipment) 

Thank you Foundation again!

9I.  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation from an anonymous donor to fund a performance by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra.   Donation 
               
$20,000      A.2705 (Gifts and Donations)

Budgetary Distribution:

$20, 000         A.2110.490.00.0000 (BOCES –Regular Education)    

We thank this donor and the Clinton Symphony for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our 3rd and 4th graders and those from other districts as well.  We will also designate additional state aid reimbursement for similar experiences in the arts in the future.                                                                   

10. OTHER          

10A. BE IT RESOLVED that the Clinton Central School Board of Education acknowledges with gratitude the years of service to the students of CCS and to the District of Bonnie Bentley, Kathleen Fonda, Dr. Stephen Grimm, Kristen Hall, Kim Garbry, Kelly Gehring, Susan Karam, Susan King, Monica Moshier, Tom Trevisani and Robert Moran..

Special appreciation and gratitude for the dedication and commitment these retirees have provided to our students, staff, and community over many years.

10B.  BE IT RESOLVED that, in accordance with Policy #7500, two benches located at the elementary school be named in memoriam for student Riley Scott and employee Alisa Capponi.

We will always remember this wonderful student and employee who live on in our memories of them, and these benches will provide a visual reminder as well.

10C. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the 2022-2025 Instructional Technology Plan for the Clinton Central School District be approved.    2022-2025 Technology Plan 

Thank you to Director of Instruction Mrs. VanSlyke and the Technology Committee for the development and recommendation of this plan that was presented at the last meeting.

10D. WHEREAS, the Clinton Kirkland Climate Smart Communities Task Force is organizing a Heat Smart Campaign for the area; and

WHEREAS, this is a NYSERDA-sponsored project, aimed at providing information about energy-efficient heating and cooling for homes and businesses; and 

WHEREAS, The campaign focuses on energy audits, air source heat pumps and water heaters, and geothermal heating and cooling systems; and 

WHEREAS, the program also helps connect interested consumers with NYSERDA-vetted providers who can do the energy audits or install the new heating/cooling systems; and 

WHEREAS, co-sponsors for this campaign include Heat Smart Mohawk Valley, the Town of Kirkland, the Village of Clinton, Kirkland Town Library, and the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Clinton Central School District will co-sponsor the Heat Smart Campaign and support students and staff that desire to collaborate with other co-sponsors on this worthy endeavor.

This will give our students and appropriate clubs the opportunity to collaborate with partner organizations on this project.

11. PERSONNEL

The following three resolutions represent replacements for two retiring teachers K-6 and one to replace Director of PPS Erin Eagan.

11A.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Mareesa Tomaino to the three year probationary tenure track position of elementary teacher, to be compensated at Off Step Base Salary, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2022 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 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 #26) 

11B.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Gloria Piazza to the three  year probationary tenure track position of elementary teacher at Step 10MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2022 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 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 #27)

11C.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Elgar Sykes lll to the four year probationary tenure track position of elementary teacher at Step 8MA, 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 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 he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.   (Exhibit #28)          

11D.  RESOLUTION AMENDING PRIOR PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT OF TEACHER TO REFLECT CREDIT FOR A PRIOR TENURE AWARD

This is a corrected resolution that includes a shortened probationary period for teachers who have previously earned tenure, even when that tenure area is different than the one for which they are being appointed.  We have also aligned the special area teacher tenure area with those indicated in the state education department regulations.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Clinton Central School District, pursuant to Section 2509 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby amend its earlier July 9, 2019 resolution approving the appointment of Francesco Milana to the position of Technology teacher as follows:

Francesco Milana, 214 Wentworth Drive, Oneida, NY, who holds an initial certification in technology education  is hereby appointed to the position of technology teacher, for a reduced probationary period of three (3) years in the tenure area of industrial arts, to commence September 1, 2019 and to expire on August 31, 2022 (unless extended in accordance with law); except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite or 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 s/he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Said shortened probationary period reflects Mr. Milana’s previous acquisition of tenure in another school district and demonstration to the District’s satisfaction that he received an annual professional performance review (“APPR”) rating in his final year of service in such other district. The remainder of the Board’s original July 9, 2019 resolution, except as modified herein, continues without change.

11E.  RESOLUTION AMENDING PRIOR PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT OF TEACHER TO REFLECT CREDIT FOR A PRIOR TENURE AWARD

This is a corrected resolution that includes a shortened probationary period for teachers who have previously earned tenure, even when that tenure area is different that the one for which they are being appointed.  We have also aligned the special area teacher tenure area with those indicated in the state education department regulations.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Clinton Central School District, pursuant to Section 2509 of the Education Law and in compliance with Part 30.3 of the rules of the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, does hereby amend its earlier May 10, 2022 resolution approving the appointment of Miquel Grimm to the position of Family and Consumer Sciences teacher as follows:

Miquel Grimm, 9 Elm Sreet, Clinton, NY, who holds an initial certification in Family and Consumer Sciences  is hereby appointed to the position of Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, for a reduced probationary period of three (3) years in the tenure area of home economics, to commence September 1, 2022 and to expire on August 31, 2025 (unless extended in accordance with law); except to the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law § 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the appointee must receive composite or 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 s/he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Said shortened probationary period reflects Ms. Grimm’s previous acquisition of tenure in another school district and demonstration to the District’s satisfaction that she received an annual professional performance review (“APPR”) rating in her final year of service in such other district. The remainder of the Board’s original May 10, 2022 resolution, except as modified herein, continues without change.

11F. BOARD RESOLUTION –TENURE APPOINTMENTS FOR TEACHERS OR PRINCIPALS SUBJECT TO APPR REQUIREMENTS

WHEREAS, Education Law section 3012 presently allows the Superintendent to recommend for appointment on tenure those persons who have been found competent, efficient and satisfactory and, in the case of a classroom teacher or building principal who received composite annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to either Sections 3012-c or 3012-d of the Education Law, who have received a composite annual professional performance review rating of either effective or highly effective in at least three of the four preceding years; and 

WHEREAS, such section also presently authorizes the Board of Education to grant tenure contingent upon a teacher or principal’s receipt of a minimum rating in the final year of the probationary period, and if such contingency is not met after all appeals have been exhausted, the grant of tenure shall be void and unenforceable and the teacher's or principal's probationary period may be extended; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the appointment on tenure of the following individuals, contingent upon the receipt of a minimum rating in the final year of the probationary period as the above-referenced provision of the Education Law presently requires.

11G. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following Instructional Leaders be appointed for the 2022-2023 school year with a stipend in the amount of $2000:

11H. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following co-curricular appointments for the 2022-2023 school year, to be compensated in accordance with Article 15 of the CTA contract, be approved:          

11I.  BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Extension and Amendment to the Assistant Superintendent for Business’ Employment Agreement dated February 28, 2017, and authorizes the Board President to execute the necessary Agreement pertaining to said Extension and Amendment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the District Clerk is hereby directed to maintain a copy of the Agreement in a supplemental file to the minutes of this Board meeting and to maintain the signed original of the Agreement with Mr. Barretta’s personnel file.   

11J.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following placements be approved:   (Exhibit #31)

1.  Nicole Nolin, student teaching under the supervision of PE teacher Michael Tesak.

11K.  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, from approximately July 5, 2022 through August 19, 2022    (Exhibit #32)

 Anna Tague, Anthony Kingsley, Talon VanNort, Brennen Wightman 

We employ students to work for the district during the summers. 

11L. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the appointment of Breana Karrat full time provisional civil service position of Office Specialist 1, to be compensated at Step 4, in accordance with the current CSEA agreement, effective July 1, 2022, with a probationary period of 8 to 26 weeks, be approved.    (Exhibit #33)  

This is the position in the high school main office that mainly works with the counselors.

11M. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Hannah Mickle from the position of School Social Worker, in accordance with the current CTA agreement effective May 31, 2022, be accepted.    (Exhibit #34)

She subsequently accepted an offer from another district and we wish her well.

11N. BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation of Nelson Pohoreskey from the civil service positions of school monitor and bus driver effective June 17, 2022, be accepted.    (Exhibit #35)

11O. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the termination of  Zachary Hubalek from the position of cleaner, effective June 10, 2022, be approved.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
11P.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the resignation with intent to retire of Robert Moran, bus driver, after 21 years of service in accordance with the current CSEA agreement, effective June 25, 2022, be accepted with regret.   (Exhibit #35)

Thank you for your service!

11Q. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, a maximum of ten summer work days for Amie Johnson, Assistant Principal in the High School, to be compensated at a daily rate of $385 per day, be approved.

We anticipate this each year as this is a 10-month position which will require such approval to work beyond the 10 months.

11R. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, a maximum of ten summer work days for Michael King, to assist with transitions  in the athletic office, to be compensated at a daily rate of $297.50, be approved. 

This will help us with the transition of leadership in athletics.   

11S. 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 #36)

12. QUESTIONS BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

13. 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. 

The Board returns to regular session after executive session and may or may not take further action in public before adjournment.

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.