Clinton Central School District

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING
 
Secondary Media Center
July 12, 2022
5:30pm

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CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
July 12, 2022
Secondary Media Center
5:30 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER
 
The Clerk of the Board will assume the chair until a President is selected.

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   

A. 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)     

B. 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

A. CLERK OF THE BOARD 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints  Ms. Julia Scranton as District Clerk at a stipend of $6,362.32 annually to serve at the pleasure of the Board.

B. SUBSTITUTE DISTRICT CLERK

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education approves 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 2022-2023 school year.

C. 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.

D. TAX COLLECTOR

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby appoints Angela Thieme as School Tax Collector for the towns of Kirkland, Paris, Marshall, Vernon, New Hartford, and Westmoreland in the Clinton Central School District during the 2022-2023 school year, to be compensated with an annual stipend of $2500. 

E. 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.

6. OTHER APPOINTMENTS

A.  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 2022-2023 school year.

B.  EXTRA-ACTIVITIES FUND TREASURER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Mrs. Angela Thieme be appointed Extra-Activities Fund Treasurer for the 2022-2023 school year.

C. SCHOOL ATTORNEY

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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 school year.

D. SCHOOL PHYSICIAN

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Alinea be appointed as Medical Director/School Physician for the 2022-2023 school year.

E.  ASBESTOS DESIGNEE

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Mr. Glenn Kulinski be appointed Asbestos Designee from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

F. CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER 

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Mr. Glenn Kulinski be appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

G. PURCHASING AGENT  

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education appoints Mr. Joseph Barretta as the Purchasing Agent for the Clinton Central School District.

H. HIPAA COORDINATOR

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Ms. Cynthia Smiegal be appointed HIPAA Coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year.

I.  MEDICAID COMPLIANCE OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Medicaid Compliance Officer for the 2022-2023 school year.

J.  MEDICARE PART D AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Medicare Part D Authorized Representative for the 2022-2023 school year.

K. TITLE VI AND IX COMPLIANCE OFFICER(S)

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Dr. Matthew Lee and Ms. Erin Eagan be appointed as Title VI and Title IX Compliance officers for the 2022-2023 school year.

L. DISABILITIES SECTION 504 AND TITLE II COMPLIANCE OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Ms. Erin Eagan be appointed as Disabilities Section 504 and Title II Compliance officer for the 2022-2023 school year.

M. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that Ms. Debora Van Slyke be designated as Data Protection Officer for the 2022-2023 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.

N. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Mr. Joseph Barretta be appointed as Records Management Officer for the 2022-2023 school year.

O. RECORDS ACCESS OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Ms. Julia Scranton be appointed as Records Access Officer for the 2022-2023 school year.

P. LEAD EVALUATOR

WHEREAS evidence exists that Ms. Ellen Leuthauser, Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Ms. Erin Eagan and Ms. Debora Van Slyke have completed training which meets the requirements of 8 NYCRR 30-2.9 and theClinton 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 Interim Superintendent, Ms. Ellen Leuthauser, Dr. Matthew Lee, Dr. Shaun Carney, Ms. Erin Eagan and Ms. Debora Van Slyke be certified as Lead Evaluators of teachers.

Q. LEAD EVALUATOR

WHEREAS evidence exists that the Interim Superintendent 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 the Interim Superintendent  be certified as Lead Evaluator of teachers/principals.

R. FINANCIAL ADVISORS 

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby appoints R. Timbs Advisory Group, Inc. as Financial Advisor for 2022-2023.

7. DESIGNATIONS

A.  OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS

BE IT RESOLVED that The Waterville Times and The Rome Sentinel be hereby designated as the official newspapers for the school district for the 2022-2023 school year.

B. BANK DEPOSITORIES

BE IT RESOLVED that NBT Bank be designated as the official bank for financial services for the 2022-2023 school year.

C. MEETING DATES AND TIMES

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

8.  AUTHORIZATIONS

A. CERTIFICATION OF PAYROLL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Interim Superintendent is authorized to Certify Payroll for the 2022-2023 school year.

B. CUSTODIAN OF PETTY CASH BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following be appointed Custodians of Petty Cash for the designated locations and amounts for the 2022-2023 school year:   

C. CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP, CONVENTIONS ATTENDANCE

BE IT RESOLVED that the Interim Superintendent be authorized to approve attendance at conferences, workshops and conventions as per the 2022-2023 budget.     

D. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ON CHECKS 

BE IT RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to sign all checks using a facsimile signature for 2022-2023.

E.  BUDGET TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION

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

F.  GRANTS IN AID APPLICATIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Interim Superintendent, or his designee, to file grant applications for Federal and State Funds for 2022-2023.

G. 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 Interim Superintendent, of Schools or his designee.  All change orders must be ultimately approved by the Board of Education. 

9. OFFICIAL UNDERTAKINGS

A.  COMMERCIAL CRIME INSURANCE APPROVAL 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education provide commercial crime insurance for the positions listed below for 2022-2023 as follows:

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

B. 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 2022-2023.

C. 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 2022-2023.

10. OTHER DESIGNATIONS

A.  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 2022-2023 school year.

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

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

C. COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following people be approved to serve as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education for the school year 2022-2023:

Chairperson: Erin Eagan
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)

D. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following people be approved to serve as members of the Committee on Special Education for the school year 2022-2023.

Chairperson: Erin Eagan
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)

E.  SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim 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.   

F.  SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim 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.    

G. 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.

H. OHM BOCES HEALTH CONSORTIUM VOTING DELEGATE

BE IT RESOLVED that the Interim Superintendent, or his designee, be appointed the voting delegate to the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School Health Consortium, effective July 1, 2022.

I. WIRE TRANSFERS

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

J.  BOARD POLICIES

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education reaffirms previously adopted policies for the 2022-2023 school year subject to the revision and amendments which may be adopted during the year.

K. BOARD DOCUMENTS
 
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education affirms the adoption of the Finance, Policy and Facilities Committee Charters.  Committee Charters

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education reaffirms the adoption of the Board of Education Principals of  Governance.   Principals of Governance

L. CELL PHONE, RADIO USE

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

Interim Superintendent, or 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
Director of Athletics, Safety and Wellness                                   

M. MILEAGE RATE

BE IT RESOLVED, to pay mileage at the current IRS rate (62.5 cents per mile) for the 2022-2023 school year or until which time the rate is adjusted.

N. REGIONAL GIRLS ICE HOCKEY

BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the Board of Education approves the operation of a combined Girls Ice Hockey Team in partnership with other Section III school districts as determined by the Interim Superintendent, for the 2022-2023 school year pending receipt of a fully executed combining agreement and a current certificate of insurance from each participating school.
 

Organizational agenda completed. Continue to Regular Meeting

CLINTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 2022
Immediately following the Organizational Meeting

11. INFORMATION-REPORTS-PROPOSAL/SUPERINTENDENT & STAFF 

A. Interim Superintendent’s Report

- Spring 2022 Athletics
- Summer School Program
- Capital Project Update
- Other

12. 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.

13. STANDING RESOLUTIONS (CONSENT AGENDA)

Approval of the following items:

A.  Agenda and Any Additions to  Agenda for July 12, 2022                               

B. Minutes of the Special Meeting held on June 7, 2022   Draft Minutes for 06/07/22

C. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 21, 2022    Draft Minutes for 06/21/22

D.Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Report:  ( Exhibit #5)

E. Updated List of Substitute and Supervisory Personnel    ( Exhibit #6)

F. MS-4 Report    MS-4 Report

14. BOARD COMMITTEES

A.  Discussion of Committees and Memberships for 2022-2023 

Finance & Audit Committee
Facilities Committee
Policy Committee

B.  Discussion of Committee Liaisons for 2022-2023 

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

15. NEW BUSINESS     

A. Policy

1. BE IT RESOLVED that draft policy #6640, Inventory, be adopted.   Draft Policy #6640

NOTE: This is the first reading.                     

B. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, in accordance with Board Policy #6150, the attached 2021-2022 line item budget transfers, be approved.    Budget Transfer Items 

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

D.  BE IT RESOLVED that the agreement between Madison-Oneida BOCES and the Clinton Central School District to provide bus maintenance services beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, be approved.    Bus Maintenance Agreement         

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts a donation from Hamilton College to purchase computer equipment for the Esports Team and supplies for the Science Olympiad Team.    Donation

 $15,450          A.2705 (Gifts and Donations)  

Budgetary Distribution:

$13,450                     A.2630.220.00.0000 (Computer Hardware) 
$  2,000                     A2110.450.00.0000 (High School Supplies)

F. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the agreement between Upstate Cerebral Palsy and the Clinton Central School District to provide educational services for district students enrolled in the Tradewinds Education Center for the 2022-2023 school year, be approved.    UCP Contract        

16. PUBLIC COMMENT

17. PERSONNEL

A. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent  the appointment of Alexis Billman to the four year probationary tenure track position of school social worker at Step 1MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026, contingent upon completion of pending valid NYS certification and licensing, 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 #14)

B.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the appointment of Jordan Ramos to the four year probationary tenure track position of physical education teacher at Step 6MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 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 he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time, be approved.   (Exhibit #15)

C. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendnent, the appointment of Micaela Honsinger to the four year probationary tenure track position 0.5FTE teacher in the foreign language tenure area, and 0.5FTE in the ESL tenure area, at Step 2MA, in accordance with the current CTA agreement, pending completion of NYS ELL certification, effective September 1, 2022 through June 30, 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 #16)

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

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 Interim Superintendent, does hereby amend its earlier June 21, 2022 resolution approving the appointment of Elgar Sykes to the position of elementary teacher as follows:

Elgar Sykes, 304 Clinton Street, Oriskany, NY 13424 who holds an initial certification in elementary education is hereby appointed to the position of elementary teacher, for a reduced probationary period of three (3) years in the elementary tenure area, 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 he shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. Said shortened probationary period reflects Mr. Sykes’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 June 21, 2022 resolution, except as modified herein, continues without change.

E. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education amends the tenure area as indicated in a resolution dated June 22, 2010 for technology teacher Ryan O’Rourke from Technology Education to Industrial Arts.

F. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following coaching appointments for the 2022-2023 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 #17)

 G.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent , 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:          

H. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the appointment of Matthew Darling to the full time civil service position of cleaner, to be compensated at Step 8, in accordance with the current CSEA agreement, with a probationary period of 8 to 26 weeks, effective July 13, 2022 be approved   (Exhibit #18)

I. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the appointment of Edward Heath to the full time civil service position of cleaner, to be compensated at Step 4, in accordance with the current CSEA agreement, with a probationary period of 8 to 26 weeks, effective July 13, 2022 be approved.  (Exhibit #19)

J.  BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the appointment of Roderick Lloyd to the full time civil service position of bus driver, to be compensated at Step 2, in accordance with the current CSEA agreement, with a probationary period of 8 to 26 weeks, effective July 13, 2022 be approved.  (Exhibit #20)

K. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, Noah Kulinski be appointed as a Student Helper, to be paid minimum wage, effective from approximately July 5, 2022 through August 19, 2022.   (Exhibit #21)

L. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the appointment of Kathleen Fonda, certified administrator, as a consultant for Pupil Personnel Services from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, on an as needed basis, at a daily rate of $466, be approved.

M. BE IT RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent, the following temporary appointments to assist with the Summer School Program beginning July 5, 2022 through July 29, 2022, to be funded through a donation from the CCSD Foundation, and to be compensated at an hourly rate as indicated, be approved.

18. QUESTIONS ASKED BY BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. Summer Goal Setting Workshop

B. Board Self-assessment

19. 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.