President Davis opened the meeting at 5:17 PM immediately following the Audit Committee Meeting (she led the Board/Public in the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the Audit Committee Meeting
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kerry Davis, Jessica Hess, Uzma Mehr, Meghann Khork (left at 6:33 PM), Christopher Clark, Joseph Liberto
ABSENT: James Marino (arrived at 5:18 PM)
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that the agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, at 5:17 PM the Board move to Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: CLARK/DAVIS that, at 6:07 PM the Board return to Regular Session.
CARRIED – 7 AYES – ALL
Member Marino arrived at 5:18 PM and joined the Board in Executive Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
PRESENTATIONS:
Superintendent Jeremy Palotti and School Business Official Patrick Flaitz presented the Board with an the 2022/23 School Budget (slide presentation).
NOTE: A summary of the 2022/23 Budget can be found on the District’s webpage under the “About Us” tab / Budget
Member Khork left at 6:33 PM.
REPORTS:
Construction Report: Andy Billiotte (Welliver) provided the Board with a construction update.
Due to the length of the Executive Session and Budget Presentation, there were not separate “Celebrating Success” or Superintendent’s Reports made.
ROUTINE ITEMS
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti to approves/accepts the following Consent Agenda items:
- Approves of the minutes for the meetings of March 16, 2022.
- Has no objections to the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and approves the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such recommendations for the CSE meeting of March 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 and 24, 2022. The CPSE meeting of March 17, 24 and 30, 2022 and 504 meetings of March 16, 23 and 28, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
POLICY/PROCEDURE
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following proposed calendars for the 2022/23 school year:
- 2022/23 School Calendar 2022/23 Payroll Calendar
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board authorizes Patrick Flaitz to dispose of the following Misc. Athletic, Tech and Maintenance equipment:
- 1980 Batting Cage – No Asset Control #
- Misc. items on Maintenance Disposal list dated March 30, 2022
- Misc. items on Technology Disposal List dated April 6, 2022
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, the Board accepts the results of the Internal Audit as noted in the 2021/22 Student Services and Risk Assessment Reports of March 2022 prepared by Tompkins, Seneca, Tioga BOCES Internal Audit Services and presented at the Audit Committee Meeting.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the proposed trip for two students to compete in the DECA International Competition in Atlanta, Georgia on April 23-27, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
FINANCE
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the lowest bidder meeting the specifications on the waste pickup bid and contract for the 2022-23 school year:
Lippincott’s – $27,500 CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the recommendation of School Business Official Flaitz to continue School Physician services with Stony Brook Pediatrics for the 2022-23 school year and accept their proposal of $1 for the year (renewable through 2025).
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the recommendation of School Business Official Flaitz to continue Athletic Trainer services with Maple City Physical Therapy for the 2022-23 school year and accepts their proposal of $36,000 for the year.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the final agreement with HPA for the effective July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2027.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the 2022-2023 school budget in the amount of $40,039,187.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
PERSONNEL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Candy Brundu as Teacher Aide, 10 months, 7 hours per day at the rate specified in the HPA contract effective April 7, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Kelly Kuhn as Teacher Aide, 10 months, 7 hours per day at the rate specified in the HPA contract effective April 7, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following appointments for the Extended School Day program to be paid on a timesheet basis at the rate indicated in their applicable contract, effective April 1, 2022:
- Chelsea Miller – Substitute
- Lori McDaniels – Substitute
- Linda Walter – Substitute
- Vicki Flaitz – Substitute
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following appointments for the 2022 Summer Learning Academy to be paid on a time sheet basis at the rate specified in their applicable contract (appointments are contingent upon the number of students enrolled in the program):
Christopher vanLeeuwan – HS Coordinator
Lindsey Marcus – Elementary Coordinator
- Keelia Hamdan – Teacher
- Eileen Marino – Teacher
- Sarah Valentine – Teacher
- Lori McDaniels – Teacher
- Tristin Christie – Teacher
- Andrew Gibbs – Teacher
- Dawn Reinhart – Teacher
- Leigh Emerson – Teacher
- Sara Wood – Teacher
- Rebekah VanNorman – Teacher
- Penny Smith – Teacher
- Tracy Stark – Teacher
- Glenn Gebhard – Teacher
- Marieka Woolever – Teacher
- Kelcy Beckstrom – Teacher
- Mickey Carretto – Teacher
- Jenn Bowie – Teacher
- Jennifer Carretto – Teacher
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Kathy Colucci as Teacher Aide effective June 30, 2022. (16 years of service).
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
The Board congratulated Kathy and thanked her for her many years of dedicated service to the district.
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the fourthree year probationary appointment of Tricia Bressler as School Psychologist, effective May 2, 2022. Ten months plus an additional 17 days per diem in the summer. She will be a member of the HPDG. (BA in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Toledo, her MS/CAS in School Psychology from Alfred University and a CAS in Educational Administration from SUNY Brockport. – NYS School Certifications: Permanent Cert – School Psychologist and School District Leader).
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following changes to the substitute roster and other assignments, pending successful fingerprint clearance through the New York State Education Department and approval through DMV and or Civil Service if applicable:
Substitute Additions:
- Kristin Kashmer – Teacher Aide
- Kaitlin Stephens – Teacher Aide
Classroom Volunteer:
- Claire Weyand – North Hornell
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
Discussion:
The Board discussed holding the upcoming meeting of April 20th virtually since it is for the sole purpose of approving the GST BOCES 2022-23 Budget and GST Vote and will only take a couple of minutes. The Board decided to hold it virtually at 6:00 PM.
Informational:
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held virtually via ZOOM on Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
The Annual Public Budget Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library, the next regular meeting of the Board of Education will follow immediately thereafter.
The Annual Budget Vote/Board of Education Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from Noon 9:00 in the High School Lobby with a meeting of the Board of Education to follow at 9:30 PM in the HS Cafeteria to accept the results of the vote.
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/MEHR that, at 6:45 PM made motion to move to Executive Session to discuss the tenure of particular individuals.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/DAVIS that, at 7:12 PM motion to return to Regular Session and adjourn meeting.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Eaton, District Clerk