President Hess opened the meeting at 5:17 PM and led the Board/Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Jessica Hess, Christopher Clark, Meghann Khork, Joseph Liberto, Kerry Davis
ABSENT: James Marino (excused), Uzma Mehr (excused) BY: DAVIS/KHORK
RESOLVED: that the “presentation” portion of the agenda be moved to the end of the meeting and the agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS PRESENTATIONS:
None
REPORTS
There were no reports.
ROUTINE ITEMS
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/ CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti to approves/accepts the following Consent Agenda items:
- Approval of the minutes from the meetings of July 7 and 27, 2022
- Acceptance of the Student Activities Report of July, 31, 2022.
- Acceptance of the Warrant Reports of July 31, 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 August 8, 9, 11 and 22, 2022. The CPSE meeting of July 28, 2022 and August 10 and 22, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
POLICY/PROCEDURE
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the list of Non- resident students for the 2022/23 school year.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board authorizes Patrick Flaitz to dispose of the cafeteria equipment and supplies, etc. on the following lists:
- Cafeteria Equipment List (Arkport) 2022 8 24
- Food, Supplies and Commodities List (Arkport) 2022 8 24
Furthermore, the Board approve the sale of the items in the above-mentioned lists to the Arkport Central School District.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board authorizes Patrick Flaitz to dispose of the following textbooks:
- United States History: Civil War to Present ISBN: 0-03-041207-2
- 85 copies including teacher editions
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following changes to the 2022/23 District Calendar:
- Thursday, October 6, 2022 changed to a ½ PM Conference Day for all Buildings
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023 changed to a ½ day PM Conference Day for High School
- Friday, June 23, 2023 changed to a ½ day PM Conference Day for 3PK-6
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the 2022/23 Parent/Student Handbook.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
FINANCE
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the appointment of the Hornell City Chamberlain as Tax Collector for the 2022/23 School Tax season. Furthermore, the Board approve the Warrant setting the penalties for the 2022/23 school taxes.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the Agreement with Monroe 1 BOCES to provide tutoring services on an as needed basis for the 2022-23 school year. September 5, 2022 – June 25, 2023.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
TABLED: Agenda item 4.D.2.c.: “that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the SRO Agreement with the City of Hornell for the 2022/23 school year” was discussed prior to motions, Vice-President Clark inquired about the possibility of adding another SRO either through the City or through the County. After a discussion, the Board decided to table this item until the next meeting thus allowing Supt. Palotti time to discuss
this with the city. It will be revisited at the next regular meeting on September 7, 2022.
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board here-in awards the 22-23 Jr/Sr High Capital Outlay Bid Project contracts to the lowest responsible bidders, as follows:
General Construction- Holdsworth Klimowski Construction LLC – $531,000 Mechanical Contract – T. Bell Construction Corporation – $ 89,700 Electrical Contract – Blackmon Farrell Electric Inc – $176,200
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
PERSONNEL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Heather Stewart as Teacher Aide effective August 15, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Thara Tyler as School Bus Driver effective August 3, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Kimberly Foster as Food Service Helper effective July 25, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Shelby Eymer as Food Service Helper effective August 5, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Amber Dubois as Food Service Helper effective August 15, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Kiana Sleight as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022, 10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves her to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Andrah Coddington as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022, 10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves her to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Teri Lynn Schwartz as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022, 10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves her to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Jodi Amann as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022, 10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves her to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Matthew McKee as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022, 10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves him to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Mary Campbell as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022, 10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves her to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Edward Ellis as Teacher Aide effective August 31, 2022,
10 months, 7 hours per day. Furthermore, the Board approves him to work on August 23, 2022 for new staff orientation on a time sheet basis.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the permanent appointment of Jordan Harrison as Cleaner effective November 8, 2021.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the permanent appointment of Matthew Gardner as Cleaner effective December 27, 2021.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following for the 2022/23 school year (to be paid according to the applicable contract:
- Instructional staff approved to work as tutors
- Teacher Aides approved to sub for teachers when needed Substitutes Mentors
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following Regular Assigned Substitutes at the rate of $175 per day (unless otherwise noted), 10 months, for the 2022/23 school year effective September 1, 2021:
- Roben Brown, James Dagon, Glenn Gebhard ($200/day)
- Susan Greenthal ($200/day)
- Katrina Hurd, Deborah Kenney ($200/day)
- Michelle Marion, Lori McDaniels, Sara Wood
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Cassi Sharrett as Special Education Teacher effective August 30, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the three-year probationary appointment of Ann Hoeffner as Special Education Teacher, effective August 31, 2022 at a starting salary as defined in the HEA Contract. Ann is also approved to work with her team on an hourly time sheet basis over the summer when requested by her building principal. Eligibility for tenure at the end of the probationary period is dependent on the employee receiving APPR ratings of H or E in 3 of the 4 preceding years (and no I rating in the final year). (BA in Elementary Education from Alfred University, MS in Education Literacy from Empire State College – NYS Professional Certification in Elementary Education PK-6. Currently working on SPED Certification)
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the appointments of the following teachers to change their effective start from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022: Michael Bossard Julia Butts,
Joan Clancy Jennifer Class Brittany Martin Nicholas Navarro Andrea Sharp Jeffrey Wilmore Lindsay Wilson Amy Winslow
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following MOUs with HEA:
- MOU for Teachers without Master’s Degrees (T Christie, K Beckstrom) MOU for Teachers Substituting During Prep Time
- MOU for Salary Clarification of J Walsh MOU for RN Oversight of LPNs
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the individual contract of Lisa Sanford as Administrator for the 2022/23 school year.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board grants tenure to John Cardamone in the area of Secondary Administration effective July 1, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board grants tenure to Erica Siebert in the area of Elementary Administration effective October 9, 2022.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
PRESENTATIONS:
Superintendent Palotti, together with School Business Official Flaitz, Jason Schwartz (Bernard Donegan’s Office) and Troy Williams (LaBella), presented the Board with a Capital Project Master Plan (slideshow/handout) which laid out the plans for future capital projects together with timelines regarding public votes, etc.
Discussion:
Informational:
The next Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5:15 PM in the High School Library.
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/CLARK that, at 6:14 PM the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED – 5 AYES – ALL
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Eaton, District Clerk