President Hess opened the meeting at 5:00 PM and led the Board/Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Jessica Hess, Christopher Clark, Meghann Khork, Kerry Davis
ABSENT: James Marino (excused), Uzma Mehr (excused), Joseph Liberto (excused)
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FINANCE
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the updated tax warrant for the 2022-23 school year.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
PERSONNEL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the four-year probationary appointment of Michael Bossard as Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2022 at a starting salary as defined in the HEA Contract. Michael is also approved to work with his team on an hourly time sheet basis over the summer when requested by his 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). (BS in Animal and Life Sciences from Cornell University, Masters in Elementary Education from Alfred University – NYS Professional Certification in Elementary Education PK-6.)
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the three-year probationary appointment of Lindsay Wilson as Elementary Teacher, effective September 1, 2022 at a starting salary as defined in the HEA Contract.
Lindsay 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). (BS in Childhood Education with Special Education, 1-6 from SUNY Geneseo, MS in Education from SUNY Geneseo – NYS Professional Certification in Childhood Education (1-6), Childhood Education with Special Education (1-6) and Literacy, B-6).
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the four-year probationary appointment of Jennifer Class as High School Health Teacher, effective September 1, 2022 at a starting salary as defined in the HEA Contract.
Jennifer 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).
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the interim appointment of Kate Wall as Assistant High School Principal for the 2022/23 school year and furthermore, the Board approve her individual contract for the same period (effective August 10, 2022).
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK Resolved that, the Board approve the employment contract with Superintendent Jeremy Palotti effective July 1, 2022- June 30, 2027.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following Fall Coaching assignments (pending proper certifications and clearances) appointments are conditional upon actual existence of a Fall season, with stipends as defined in the HEA Contract – stipends may be prorated to reflect the abbreviated season due to the COVID restrictions in place.:
- Cross Country: Head Varsity – Mike Degaetano Assistant coach – Katie Kenney Cheerleading
- Varsity (50/50 Split) Nicole Harwood and Heather Curran Modified – Danielle Carbone
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
Discussion:
Informational:
The next Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 5:15 PM in the High School Library.
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/KHORK that, at 5:04 PM the Board move to Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/MARINO that, at 5:32 PM the Board return to Regular Session and the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED – 4 AYES – ALL
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Eaton, District Clerk