President Davis opened the meeting at 5:17 PM and led the Board/Public in the Pledge of Allegiance (the meeting was held in the North Hornell School Cafeteria).
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Kerry Davis, Jessica Hess, James Marino, Meghann Khork, Christopher Clark, Joseph Liberto
ABSENT: Uzma Mehr, (excused)
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that the agenda be approved as presented.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
PRESENTATIONS:
Superintendent Jeremy Palotti and School Business Official Patrick Flaitz presented the Board with an update and overview of the 2022/23 School Budget preparation (slide presentation).
REPORTS:
Construction Report: Andy Billiotte (Welliver) provided the Board with a construction update.
Superintendent Palotti offered to meet the Board at the North Hornell School at 4:15 PM prior to the next Board Meeting on March 16, 2022 to tour the new construction.
Celebrating Success:
Sean Gaffney, North Hornell Principal shared:
- We recently finished our BAS Reading assessments, there has been much improvement since the Fall when many were struggling.
- Thank you to everyone who took part in the “March Reading Madness” Program.
- The building project is progressing, and although it might look like a mess right now. We have had many things going on at once, tile installation, sheet rock, electric, etc. Thanks to Rob from Iverson for keeping things moving so smoothly!
- We had a PD with Teacher’s College for K & 1, the teachers and students are doing great things. It is a joy watching kindergarteners write and see their progress.
- Students from Mrs. Valentine’s class and Mrs. Wheelers class have been reading to the students in PK.
Julie Smith, Intermediate School Principal shared:
- It is so fantastic to have the option to have our masks off! We have all very much appreciated seeing smiles and watching students smile and giggle with each other!
- We’ve completed our second marking period assessments. A big thank you to Christa Owlett, our Intervention Chair for organizing our SWAT teams and subs to make BAS testing a quick and efficient process. Reading and math scores are not yet where we want them to be, but we did have some highlights:
- This is the first time in the last five years of BAS data that we’ve had no more than 45% of our students in the intensive category for ALL five grade levels 2nd- 6th.
- We now have 13 Z-readers! This is a 7th-8th grade reading level, but it marks the end of the alphabet. We want to celebrate them and also give some perspective to the rest of the students as far as what they are working toward.
- We have now added our second additional reading interventionist, Bridgit Thomas, and have a full team of six now! We are looking forward to some positive growth with all of this support!
- Randi Fridmann and Aryn Bailey are beginning plans for a school garden. They are working with the public library on grants and have reached out to GST BOCES for help with building raised beds. We are thinking this is a project that can be easily managed over the summer with the Summer Learning Academy returning to Intermediate School.
- Jenn Bowie is offering intramural clubs during our end of the day homeroom time for 6th grade, with units dedicated to fall sports to help 6th graders decide which sport they might want to sign up for in 7th grade, since that is coming up!
- Over the past month, we’ve celebrated our 100th day of school with our showcase of what we’ve learned our first 100 days. We also participated in Read Across America and we dropped everything and read together as a school.
- Coming up, we have our NYS Assessments in ELA. We’ve tried to strike a good balance of building familiarity with the test without raising test anxiety and having it be the focus of our instruction.
Morgan Allison, Assistant High School Principal shared:
- Hornell DECA did an amazing job at the NYS state Career Conference in Rochester last week. Senior Caylin Young won 3 medals in her event. Eighth grader Mia Nasca was recognized by the judges for her public speaking skills and courage. Seniors Jane Spitulnik and Kenny Robinson placed 2nd in the Team entrepreneurial event and have qualified for the International Career Development Conference which they will be attending in Atlanta, Ga.
- Eighth graders Mackayla Newland, Alexa Breed, and Jasmin Mead attended the Life Powered by You session via Zoom. The program is designed to help young women feel empowered, capable by hearing from successful women in various fields.
- Several of our students competed in the SkillsUSA Area 1 competition at Alfred State College earlier this month. Over 700 students competed in skills tests ranging from criminal justice to TV/video production to masonry. Mackenzie Knickerbocker placed 2nd in employment application basics, Ken Graham placed 2nd in criminal justice, Alden Smith placed 2nd in Carpenter’s assistant basic skills, Michael Kilsdonk placed 1st in computer maintenance, and Kyle Bacon placed 1st in criminal justice. Kyle will be going on to compete later this year in states.
- We are so proud of our 317 students who made the honor roll for the 2nd marking period. We are also excited to announce the expansion of our honor pass perks programs. Students with an honor pass can show their honor pass ticket at local businesses including Applebees, harmony blue, the club, Biggie’s, Giovanni’s, Mcdonalds, the Pit stop, Spotlight Theater, Taco Bell, and Yum Froyo to receive a discount. We have also extended open campus at lunch to juniors with an honor pass.
John Cardamone, Athletic Director shared:
- We had a very successful Winter season – was great to finally play without masks
- We had several athletes receive awards and recognition
- Spring practices have started
- Jen Bowie is giving the Intermediate School some exposure to the sports that they could play at the HS prior to sign ups for next year. We have reached out to the Fall coaches to visit for introductions.
- Excited to see student athletes getting more involved in the school community.
- Kids have started giving up study halls to tutor and help in Special Education classrooms.
- They have been working on volunteer hours. A shout out to 8th Grader, Nick Gray for giving back…awesome!
Erica Siebert, Director of Elementary Curriculum shared:
- As Julie and Sean shared, we had PD with the staff developer from Teacher’s College for grades K-3, they received some 1:1 time and she will be back again in June.
- Grades 5 & 6 worked virtually with G & R
- Benchmark assessments for reading have been completed
- Everyone is very excited about reading
- Currently the ELA and Math committees are looking at curriculum. K-2 is looking at a new Tier 1 phonics programs. We are looking for a new math program for K-6.
- For Monday’s (3/21) Conference Day, we will be having an International speaker, Drew Dudley, presenting in-person, providing a little boost to the staff.
We are busy planning for the summer opportunities calendar.
Shannon Davis, Director of Facilities shared:
- Our most recent auction recently closed, we changed auction companies to Auctions International and recovered $25,000 + this time around.
- Currently working on getting Bryant School’s cafeteria equipment ready for auction.
- Continuing work on the girls bathroom in the stadium, it now has a real window and upgraded tile from our reserve stock.
- It was a rough winter on our equipment, but everything is now back to 100%
- We have been 2.5 weeks without power at the stadiums due to an electrical issue where 12,000 volts went into the ground causing an underground fire in a manhole. Just had a walkthrough with an electrical engineer who found that thirty-year-old wires had worn through their casings. Luckily, we will be able to run 800’ of new wiring through existing conduit. The projected lead time for the repair is 30 days, with spring sports starting, we are hoping to have it done in time for the track invitational the first weekend in May.
Superintendent Palotti reported:
- Publicly thanked Scott Carroll for his service to the district past decade. He has held the positions of Athletic Director, Assistant Principal and High School Principal and has done so with dedication and caring for the students, staff and community. We sincerely wish him the very best and look forward to working with him in his new role.
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 February 10, 2022.
- Acceptance of Treasurer’s Reports of January 31, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
- Acceptance of Student Activities Reports of January 31, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
- Acceptance of Revenue Reports of January 31, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
- Acceptance of General Fund Budget Transfer Reports of January 31, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
- Acceptance of Federal Budget Transfer Reports of January 31, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
- Acceptance of Appropriations Reports of January 31, 2022 and February 28, 2022.
- Acceptance of Claims Auditor/Warrant Reports for the periods ending January 31, 2022 and February 28, 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 February 7, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, 2022 and March 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2022. The CPSE meeting of February 7, 10, 17 and 18 and 2022 and March 9, 2022 and 504 meetings of February 9, 2022 and March 2 and 9, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
FINANCE
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the 2022 Voting Machine Contract with the Steuben County Board of Elections.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the Independent Contractor Agreement with Teffanie Bovee to provide staff development and in service training to the St. Ann’s teaching staff, effective September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the Professional Service Agreement with LaBella Assoc., PC to provide professional services for the 2022 Capital Outlay Project.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the resolution to participate in the Cooperative Natural Gas Bid with the WFL BOCES for the 2022/23 school year.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the tentative agreement with HEA for the 2022-2026 contract.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the MOA with HEA regarding “sick days”.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK Whereas, the current condition of our electric service to our stadiums has been destroyed by fire and properly supplying electricity our stadiums and this service is in need of replacement; and
Whereas, the baseball stadiums needs to continue to maintain a minimum temperature for maintenance work functions and to prevent the freezing of water lines; and Whereas, the district has worked with Utica National Insurance and Blackman Farrell Electricians to identify the problem, assess the cause design a temporary plan to address the deficiencies, create a formal plan to permanently address the deficiencies and submit necessary claims to insurance carrier to cover said work; and
Whereas, the district consulted with the New York State Education Department office of facilities planning who indicated that a building project number designation was not necessary; and
Whereas, LaBella Associates has opined that the scope of the emergency project is a Type II SEQRA action.
RESOLVED, that the Hornell City School District Board of Education declares:
- The necessity of an Emergency Capital Project to remedy the current condition of electric service provided to two athletic stadiums by replacing all of the damaged wiring with the funding provided by the district’s insurance carrier.
- The majority of the cost for said replacement will be covered by the district’s insurance carrier. Any necessary funding needed to cover a difference between the total cost and funds received from the insurance claim will be funded by the General.
- The Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized and directed to take all steps reasonably necessary or appropriate to complete the Emergency Project and to carry out the intent of this resolution.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following Student Transportation Vehicle Purchase Resolution to be placed on the official ballot to be voted on by the qualified voters of the City School District of the City of Hornell, New York at the Annual Budget Vote/Board Member Election on May 17, 2022:
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
RESOLVED that, the Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Hornell, New York is hereby authorized to expend $75,000 from the existing 2012 School Bus Reserve Fund for the acquisition of student
transportation vehicles, expenditure to be made no later than June 30, 2024?
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following Lease of School Buses Resolution to be placed on the official ballot to be voted on by the qualified voters of the City School District of the City of Hornell, New York at the Annual Budget Vote/Board Member Election on May 17, 2022:
Shall the following resolution be adopted to wit:
RESOLVED that, pursuant to Chapter 472 of the Session Laws of 1998, the Board of Education of the Hornell City School District is hereby authorized to lease and expend therefore, including costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated maximum cost of three hundred sixty thousand dollars ($360,000.00), and for a term not to exceed five (5) years, the following motor vehicles: Three (3) sixty-six (66) passenger school buses;
AND, that such sum, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax collected in annual installments; and that in anticipation of such tax, obligations of the District shall be issued?
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following resolution to be added to the official ballot for the Annual Election / Budget Vote to be voted on by the qualified voters of the City School District of the City of Hornell, New York at the Annual Budget Vote/Board Member Election on May 17, 2022:
Shall the following resolution be adopt to wit:
RESOLVED that, the Board of Education of the Hornell City School District is hereby authorized to renew the “2012 School Bus Reserve Fund” that was established by a vote of the qualified voters of the Hornell City School District on December 20, 2012 pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law of the State of New York (the “Fund”). The Fund will now be known as the “2022 Transportation Reserve Fund”; the Fund shall be renewed for the purpose of financing the purchase and/or lease of student transportation vehicles and equipment, and costs incidental thereto the ultimate amount of such Fund shall not be greater than $1,000,000 plus interest thereon; that the probable term of such Fund to be not longer than 10 years; and that the source of the monies for the Fund shall be (a) the unappropriated fund balance of the District (b) State Aid received as reimbursement for expenditures by the District in connection with capital improvement expenditures from the Fund, and (c) such other sources as the Board or voters of the District may direct from time to time, be approved?
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following resolution to be added to the official ballot for the Annual Election / Budget Vote to be voted on by the qualified voters of the City School District of the City of Hornell, New York at the Annual Budget Vote/Board Member Election on May 17, 2022:
Shall the following resolution be adopt to wit:
RESOLVED that, the Board of Education of the Hornell City School District is hereby authorized to create a “Capital Improvements Reserve Fund” pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law of the State of New York (the “Fund”). The Fund will be known as the “Capital Improvements Reserve Fund of 2022”; the Fund shall be used for the purpose of funding the construction, reconstruction, addition to, renovation, alteration and improvement of the District’s buildings, facilities, grounds and real property, including the acquisition of original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus required in connection therewith; the ultimate amount of such Fund shall not be greater than $10,000,000 plus interest thereon; that the probable term of such Fund to be not longer than 10 years; and that the source of the monies for the Fund shall be (a) the unappropriated fund balance of the District (b) State Aid received as reimbursement for expenditures by the District in connection with capital improvement expenditures from the Fund, and (c) such other sources as the Board or voters of the District may direct from time to time, be approved?
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK WHEREAS, the City School District of the City of Hornell, Steuben County, New York (the “District”), after consultation by District officials with the District’s retained architectural firm, LaBella Associates, D.P.C. (“LaBella”), has resolved that the District should propose to undertake, during the District’s pending (2022-2023) fiscal year, a capital outlay project involving certain upgrades and improvements at the District’s High School, such work being anticipated to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the replacement of the current Exterior Insulation Finishing System with an insulated metal panel system and also replacement of the interior elevator, remodeling of the main office, which will include reconfiguration of the existing main office space (and will not result in a change to the building footprint), along with any related work required in connection therewith (collectively, the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the estimated maximum cost of the Project (inclusive of all preliminary and incidental costs) has been determined by LaBella to be $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the District is proposing that the Project be financed by the application of $1,000,000 of funds to be earmarked for such purpose as a “Transfer to Capital Fund” in the District’s pending (i.e., 2022-2023) budget, with the work on the Project being anticipated to occur (and be completed) during the 2022-2023 fiscal year of the District; andWHEREAS, the District wishes to reserve the right to expand, contract or modify the scope of the Project in light of the level of future bids received, with the understanding that the estimated maximum cost of the Project will not exceed $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with State Education Department guidance and policy, the District/Board of Education is the appropriate agency to be the lead agency to undertake Project review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and WHEREAS, Section 617.5 of the SEQRA Regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617) provides that certain activities are Type II actions that are not subject to review under SEQRA and that such activities include “routine activities of educational institutions,” “maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing structure or facility;” “replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site…unless such action meets or exceeds any [Type I] thresholds in section 617.4”; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project constitutes such routine activities of educational institutions; maintenance or repair activities; and/or in-kind, same-site replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction activities; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding (a/k/a the “Letter of Resolution” or the “MOU”) between the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (“OPRHP”) (a/k/a the “State Historic Preservation Office” or “SHPO”) and SED, and the terms of the MOU’s exemption form, a project is exempt from SHPO review if, among other possible reasons, a building is 50 years old or older but has previously been evaluated by SHPO and found not to meet the criteria for inclusion in the State and National Registers (the “Registers”); and
WHEREAS, as indicated in the Cultural Resource Information System (“CRIS”), SHPO has determined (in 2016) that the High School building is “not eligible” for listing on the Registers because it does not meet the criteria for inclusion in the Registers; and
WHEREAS, although the High School building is “not eligible” for listing on the Registers, and LaBella has determined that the proposed work is exempt from review by SHPO (given that it has no anticipated impacts on historic and archeological resources under the terms of the MOU), LaBella may nonetheless choose to submit information on the proposed work to SHPO for confirmation;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the final determination of the District’s Board of Education that the proposed Project is a Type II action, which is not subject to review under SEQRA, and that the proposed Project will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the proposed Project shall be included as a “Transfer to Capital Fund” line item (not exceeding $1,000,000 in amount) in the District’s proposed budget for the 2022- 2023 fiscal year (with appropriate additional notification to District voters regarding the anticipated details of the work to be given in connection with the District’s regular budget approval process), so that such Project may be initiated and completed (assuming voter approval of the District’s proposed budget) during the District’s 2022-2023 fiscal year; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board authorizes Patrick Flaitz to dispose of the following miscellaneous equipment:
- Art equipment on the list dated March 9, 2022
- Technology equipment on the list dated March 16, 2022
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK WHEREAS, personal registration of voters in city school districts of cities with less than one hundred twenty-five thousand inhabitants is required pursuant to Section 2606 of the New York State Education Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the City School District of the City of Hornell, Steuben County, New York (the “District”) as follows:
Section 1. The Board hereby appoints Carol Eaton, Susan Brown, Susan Martin, Colby Moore and Kimberly Bacon as members (the “Members”) of the Board of Registration for the District and hereby specifically authorizes and directs the Members to provide a means and opportunity for qualified District residents to register to vote in connection with the District’s Annual Meeting and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, pursuant to applicable law. Section 2. The Board of Registration for the District shall attend at the District Clerk’s office, located at 120 Raider Road, Hornell, New York 14843, to prepare the voter register for the District, pursuant to applicable law.
Section 3. The Members shall serve as the District’s Board of Registration until February 15, 2023 or such time as the Board acts to change the membership of the Board of Registration, and shall continue to act as the Board of Registration for future District votes, until such time as the Board directs otherwise.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the annual school board member election/budget vote be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 (Noon – 9:00 PM) in accordance with Education Law, and further:
- Recommended that the Board approve the Notice of Annual School Election/Budget Vote. (Exhibit A)
- Recommended that the Board approve the Notice of Filing of School Election District Registers. (Exhibit B)
- Recommended that the Board approve the Notice of Registration for Annual School Election/Budget Vote. (Exhibit C)
- Recommended that the Board approve the list of school election inspectors and alternates and authorize payment at the rate of $150 per day.
- Recommended that the Board authorize the Clerk of the Board of Education to appoint new election inspectors in the event that those who are appointed are unable to work.
- Recommended that the Board approve the process for absentee ballots in accordance with §2018-a of Education Law.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
PERSONNEL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of William Greenthal as Teacher Aide, effective on February 25, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Bridgett Ray as Teacher Aide, effective on March 4, 2022, and approves her request to be placed on the substitute list.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Christina Kellogg as Teacher Aide effective on March 8, 2022, and approves her request to be placed on the substitute list.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti the Board approves the permanent appointment of Mark Kelly as Grounds/Maintenance Worker effective September 1, 2021.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti the Board approves the permanent appointment of Amber DuBois as Food Service Helper effective September 1, 2021.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti the Board approves the permanent appointment of Lauren Moore as Food Service Helper effective September 1, 2021.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti the Board approves the permanent appointment of Ashley Lorow as Bus Attendant effective September 1, 2021.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the probationary appointment of Ann Postilli as Teacher Aide effective March 21, 2022. 10 month, 7.0 hours per day at the starting salary noted in the HPA contract.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the supplemental appointment of Raymond Nankivell as Crew Chief (Grounds Crew) effective March 1, 2022. Stipend as noted in the HESSA contract.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Collette Cornish as Library Aide/Teacher Aide effective at the end of the day on June 24, 2022. (19 years of service)
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board authorizes him to enter into salary adjustment MOUs with the following individually contracted employees:
- Ashlen Arias-Baird
- Elizabeth Norton
- Vicki Flaitz
- Susan Martin
- Kim Bacon
- Patricia Clancy
- Vicki Hoffman
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Jennifer Curran as Kindergarten Grade Level Chair effective March 1, 2022.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following appointments for the Extended School Year program for 2022 at the rates specified in the applicable contracts:
Instructional Staff:
- Allison Will
- Michelle Kendall
- Kathryn Bowie
- Kelly Argentieri
- Dawn Kiesl
- Amber Kossow (PT)
- Hollie Baldwin (OT)
- Michelle Lehman (COTA)
- Colleen Amidon, Sarah Fuller and Karen Dgien (sharing RN position) Melinda Gares and Heather Stewart (sharing LPN position)
Paraprofessionals:
- Theresa Rhude
- Kaeden Weakland
- Colleen Harrison
- Kim Smith
- Samantha Sirianna
- Bridgett Ray
- Roxanne Sanford
- Peggy Nankivell
- Brandon Burritt
- Irene Cavalier
- Kelly Kuhn
- Amber Smith
- Deborah Pierce
- Samantha Zschoche
- Christopher “Luke” Bowman
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the following additional Spring Coaching Assignments for the 2022 season, (pending proper certifications and clearances) appointments are conditional upon actual existence of a Spring season, with stipends as defined in the HEA Contract – stipends may be prorated in the case of an abbreviated season due to the COVID restrictions in place. Appointments are effective March 1, 2022:
Softball:
- Brian Dyring – Varsity Head Coach
- Haley Mistretta – JV Head Coach
- Jennifer Bowie – Modified Head Coach
- Nicole Carey – Volunteer (V)
- Steve Carson – Volunteer (V)
- Samantha Hopkins – Volunteer (V)
- Amber Kossow – Volunteer
Golf:
- Todd Bialecki – JV Head Coach
- Elizabeth Norton – Volunteer
Track:
- Katie Kenney – Mod Head Coach
- Andrew Newman – Volunteer
Swimming:
- James Welch – Volunteer
Spring Faculty Manager:
- Jill Brown and Megan Bonaquisti (50/50)
Baseball:
- Kyle Flaitz Volunteer
- Tom Kenney Volunteer
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board accepts the resignation of Scott Carroll as High School Principal effective at the end of the day on March 18, 2022. CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the appointment of Lisa Sanford and Barbara Kramer as Interim High School Principal until a suitable replacement is hired. To be paid at the negotiated daily rate.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the appointment of Lisa Sanford as Chief Faculty Counselor effective March 18, 2022. CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK 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:
- William Condon Jr – Typist, Teacher Aide, Laborer, LPN Aide
- Michelle Delill – Typist, Teacher Aide, Bus Attendant, Food Service Helper
- Christopher Hufnagel – Typist, Teacher Aide, Laborer, Bus Attendant, Bus Driver,
- Food Service Helper Christina Kellogg – Teacher Aide (Effective 3/9/22)
- Karina Kelly – Typist, Teacher Aide, Bus Attendant
- Megan Kneale – Bus Attendant
- Molly Mahoney – Typist, Teacher Aide, Bus Attendant, Food Service Helper
- Bridgett Ray – Teacher Aide (Effective 3/7/22)
Removed:
None
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
INFORMATIONAL:
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 5:15 PM in the High School Library located at 134 Seneca Street, Hornell, NY.
RESOLVED: BY: HESS/KHORK that, at 6:00 PM made motion to move to Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
RESOLVED: BY: DAVIS/HESS that, at 6:24 PM motion to return to Regular Session and adjourn meeting.
CARRIED – 6 AYES – ALL
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Eaton, District Clerk