Aug. 16, 2023 minutes

Date: August 16, 2023

Place: Herkimer Central School District Media Center

Present: Brian Crandall – President, Michele Gilbert – Vice President, Diann Fischer, Robert Mihevc, Scott Petucci, Joseph Lamanna, Kathleen Carney – Superintendent of Schools, Chad Hess – Business Manager, Gina McKernan – District Clerk

Absent: Alexsander Verenich

Others Present: Zachary Abbe, Maria Lindsay, Nicole Crandall, Renee Vogt, Cristi Paragi, Michelle Ploss, Correne Holmes, Ryan Orilio, Heather Wheeler-Stapf, Abigal Stapf, Victoria Stapf, Jayden Crandall, Maria Ella Caiola

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The Regular Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. Media Center by President Crandall and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

President Crandall welcomed members in the audience and staff members to this evening’s meeting.

President Crandall explained to all that the Board of Education sets aside time at each Board meeting to give those in the audience an opportunity to address the Board directly on any subject they wished to discuss.

President Crandall explained the BOE welcomes public comment and community input at meetings. However, we caution speakers that we are not authorized to engage in conversations pertaining to individual students, faculty, staff or administrators. Topics of this nature may only be discussed during executive session and must be coordinated with the Superintendent of Schools prior to a BOE meeting.

Project Fibonacci Presentation:

Jayden Crandall and Victoria Stapf did a presentation about the STEAM leadership conference they attended in Rome, NY. This year’s theme was Climate Change. This year’s team task was energy, geoengineering, water sustainability and food sustainability. They presented a video in English and in Spanish and a team poster. Both agreed that overall, it was a great experience.

Public Comment:

Maria Ella Caiola introduced herself as the new internal claims auditor and thanked the BOE for her appointment.

Approval of the Agenda:

Ms. Fischer moved, and Ms. Gilbert seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda as submitted. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

Board Recognitions:

Thank You note for award and from exchange student.

Approval of the Minutes:

Ms. Gilbert moved, and Mr. Lamanna seconded a motion to formally approve the Board of Education reorganization and regular meeting minutes from Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Motion carried 5:0:1. Ms. Fischer abstained as she was not present at the meeting. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08-16-23)

Business Reports:

Upon recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Mr. Petucci seconded by Ms. Fischer, the BOE accepts receipt of the June Treasurer’s Report, June General Warrant totaling $4,215,921.61, Exception Report, June HHS/HES Extra-Curricular Treasurer’s Report, 2018 Capital project Change Order Updates, and three (3) Budget Transfers under the $5,000 total. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08-16-23)

Budget Transfers Over:

Upon recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Petucci, the BOE approved three (3) budget transfers over the $5,000 limit totaling $724,374.00. All voted in favor; motion carried 6-0. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08-16-23)

2014 Building Renovation Capital Project Corrective Action Plan:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Kathleen A. Carney, and the District Audit Committee, on a motion made by Mr. Mihevc, seconded by Mr. Petucci, the Board accepts the 2014 Building Renovation Capital project Corrective Action Plan as presented, and approves its submission to the New York State Education Department and the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0 (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 8-16-23).

Business Updates:

Chad Hess said that our independent auditors are onsite next week to complete the annual audit.

The golf cart has been ordered and is looking into a shed replacement. Mr. Hess gave Phase II updates.

Tax Warrant Resolution:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Mr. Petucci, seconded by Mr. Lamanna, the BOE to formally authorize the 2023-2024 School Tax Warrant in the total sum of $9,451,000 (this is the total Levy with Star) and public library tax in the sum of $353,844 in the same manner that collectors are authorized to collect town and county taxes in accordance with the provisions of Section 1318 of the Real Property Tax law.

All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0. [Material filed in Supplemental Packet dated 8/16/2023].

District and Building Level Safety Plan Resolution:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Ms. Gilbert, seconded by Mr. Petucci, the BOE hereby adopts the District-wide and Building Level Safety Plan for the State Education Department. Discussion Followed. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

Superintendent Reports:

• Superintendent Carney stated that hiring is still going on for both buildings. The administrators are thinking “outside the box” to run the programs.
• Summer school went well.
• In August we have 6th grade orientation, 7th and 8th grade meet and greet as well as kindergarten meet and greet.
• Herkimer National Night Out was held on Tuesday, August 1st at Harmon Field. Our grounds crew worked hard to get the building painted and fields maintained.
• In July, administrators along with Mrs. Carney went to the annual conference at Tailwater.
• Curriculum work is ongoing in both buildings.
• Connected Community Schools are getting set up.
• The class of 1973 took a tour of the high school.
• Talk of moving Elmer Morgan statue from Harmon Field to the athletic complex at the elementary school. The class of 1973 will help fund.
• Saturday football practice begins and Monday varsity sports practice begins.
• Mrs. Carney supplied an organizational chart with the BOE.
• Ervin Morris from Gervin Ferlazzo would like to speak to the BOE in September.
• Hopefully everything with the capital project will be done when school opens.

Field Trip Request:

Ms. Gilbert moved, and Mr. Lamanna seconded the following Board resolution:

“BE IT RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools does hereby approve the Varsity Boys Basketball field trip request to Connecticut and Massachusetts, from January 6, 2024 – January 7, 2024.”

All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0 (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08-16-23).

Administrative Reports:

Ms. Tomaso, Mr. Abbe, Ms. Vogt, and Ms. Lindsay reports were reviewed with the BOE. Discussions followed.

Staffing Recommendations:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Petucci, the BOE approved the following personnel actions as presented. All voted in favor. Motion carried 6:0.

STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS:

Amendment:

French, JoAnn – Retired Substitute Teacher – Amend effective date from September 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. [BOE Meeting: 07-12-2023]

Jones, Marianne – Retired Substitute Teacher – Amend effective date from September 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. [BOE Meeting: 07-12-2023]

Weslowski, Maggie – Retired Substitute Teacher – Amend effective date from September 1, 2023, to July 1, 2023. [BOE Meeting: 07-12-2023]

Teaching Resignation:

Name: Brant, Jamie
Position: Teacher
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: August 14, 2023

Non-Teaching Retirement:

Name: McGuire, Nancy
Position: Typist
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: August 31, 2023

Teaching Appointments:

NAME: Brown, Jamie
TENURE AREA(s): Students with Disabilities (1-6)
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2023
SALARY: Step 3 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

NAME: Buckley, Lynnsey
TENURE AREA(s): Secondary English
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2023
SALARY: Step 2 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

NAME: Cruikshank, Amanda
TENURE AREA(s): School Social Worker
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2023
SALARY: Step 9 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

NAME: Klock, Courtney
TENURE AREA(s): Students with Disabilities (7-12)
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2023
SALARY: Step 1 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

NAME: Ratcliffe, Alyson
TENURE AREA(s): Early Childhood Education (Birth – 2) Childhood Education (1-6)(* pending certification)
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least three (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2023
SALARY: Step 1 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

Name: Belisle, Morgan
Position: .66 Spanish
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Salary: Step 9 (*) Prorated

Name: Meyer, Chanel
Position: .4 Spanish
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Salary: Step 4 () Prorated () 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

LTA Appointment:

Name: Helmer, Karlie
Position: LTA
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023
Salary: $25,500
(Pending Certification; Probationary Period from September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2027)

Name: Zilkowski, Kara
Position: LTA*
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023
Salary: $25,500
(Pending Certification; Probationary Period from September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2027)

CSE/CPSE Teacher Aide Appointment:

Name: Clough, Barbara
Position: 1:1 Teacher aide at St. Francis de Sales
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Salary: $16.07/hour

Name: Lasorella, Monica
Position: 1:1 Teacher aide at Elementary School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Salary: $15.50/hour

Name: Lethbridge, Maisry
Position: 1:1 Teacher aide at St. Francis de Sales
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023
Salary: $15.50/hour

Name: Marquissee, Carrie
Position: 1:1 Teacher aide at Elementary School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Salary: $15.50/hour

Name: Montana, Toni
Position: 1:1 Teacher aide at St. Francis de Sales
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Salary: $15.50/hour

Temporary Summer Appointments:

Name: Appley, Daniel
Position: Fitness Center Supervisor
Effective: June 26, 2023 – September 1, 2023
Salary: $35.00/hour

Name: Becker, Jenna
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Name: Posey, Tekitha
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Name: Pulizzi, Jackson
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Name: Quimby, Jessica
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Name: Ratcliffe, Alyson
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Name: Rocco, Alexis
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Name: Steele, Zachary
Position: Fitness Center Supervisor
Effective: June 26, 2023 – September 1, 2023
Salary: $35.00/hour

Name: Waseleski, Rachael
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023
Salary: Per HFA Contract

Non-Teaching Appointment:

Name: Lyga, Jamie
Position: Typist – 12 months*
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: August 17, 2023
Salary: $17.50/hour

*Provisional Appointment pending civil service test

Short-Term Substitute:

Name: Lowell, Sylvia
Position: Special Education Teacher
Effective Date: September 11, 2023 – on/about October 13, 2023
Salary: $212.50/day (Reference Item II of the Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes)

Retired Substitute Appointment:

Name: Bryant, Cheryl
Position: Licensed Teaching Assistant
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: 2019-2020 Active Hourly Rate ($17.87)

Name: Crandall, Jenna
Position: Teacher
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes

Name: Elias, Melissa
Position: Teacher
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes

Name: Lanza, Kimberly
Position: Licensed Teaching Assistant
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: 2020-2021 Active Hourly Rate ($18.03)

Name: Lowell, Sylvia
Position: Teacher
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes

Name: Mackenzie, Maria
Position: Licensed Teaching Assistant
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: 2019-2020 Active Hourly Rate ($17.87)

Name: McGuire, Nancy
Position: Typist
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: 2023-2024 Active Hourly Rate ($23.35)

Name: Schoff, Deborah
Position: Teacher
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes

Name: Steele, Alan
Position: Teacher
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes

Name: Tomaso, Mary
Position: Teacher/Administrator
Location: District-wide
Effective Date: September 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary : $62.50 per hour

Substitute Appointment:

Name: Baker, Megan
Position: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $16.00/hour (Pending fingerprint clearance)

Name: Fenton, Emma
Position: Substitute Registered Nurse
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $28.00/hour (Pending fingerprint clearance)

Name: Hartmann, MaryBeth
Position: Substitute Registered Nurse
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: August 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $28.00/hour

Name: Ruge, Jennifer
Position: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $16.00/hour (Pending fingerprint clearance)

Name: Saunders, Nancy
Position: Substitute Registered Nurse
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: August 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024, as needed
Salary: $28.00/hour

Mentor Appointments for 2023-2024 School Year:

Jenna Becker, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Maria Sekel, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Jamie Brown, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Julie Irizzary, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Lynnsey Buckley, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Kelli Shepardson, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Amanda Cruikshank, Social Worker (Mentee)
Sara Lamanna, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Jessica Quimby, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Jennette Nare, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Alyson Ratcliffe, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Katie Jenne, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Alexis Rocco, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Marissa Maldonado, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Joseph Schneider, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Richard Schoff, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Jackson Pulizzi, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Kathryn Lister, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Madison Heuser, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Heather McCutcheon, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Tekitha Posey, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Carrie Kane, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

Rachel Waseleski, Classroom Teacher (Mentee)
Cheryl Jory, Classroom Teacher (Mentor)
Salary per the HFA contract

2023-2024 Fall Interscholastic Coaching Appointments

NAME: Nasypany, Robert
POSITION: Girls Varsity Tennis
() SALARY: $2300 () 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
Conditioned upon a sufficient number of schools participating to merit a season with sufficient student participation to field a team

2023-2024 Fall Interscholastic Unpaid Coaching Appointment

Murphy, Lochlann – Unpaid Assistant Coach Boys Varsity Soccer

2023-2024 Extra-Curricular Appointment:

NAME: Wheeler-Stapf, Heather
POSITION: Elementary Art Club Advisor
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Knowlton, Debra
POSITION: Elementary Drama Club Advisor
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Kirkpatrick, Brenna
POSITION: Elementary Drama Club Advisor
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Olds, Jennifer
POSITION: Elementary Library Club
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Gosier, Amberlyn
POSITION: Elementary Newspaper Club Advisor
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Cerasi, Jamie
POSITION: Elementary STEM Club Advisor – 3rd Grade
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Brown, Melissa
POSITION: Elementary STEM Club Advisor – 4th Grade
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Spence, Kelly
POSITION: Elementary STEM Club Advisor – 5th Grade
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Lamanna, Sara
POSITION: Elementary Student Council Advisor
(*) SALARY: $1770

NAME: Macri, Barbara
POSITION: Elementary Student Council Assistant
(*) SALARY: $1520

NAME: Denton, Heather
POSITION: Elementary Yearbook Advisor
(*) SALARY: $1850

NAME: Irizarry, Julie
POSITION: Elementary Yearbook Assistant
(*) SALARY: $1520

(*) 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract

Gift To School:

Mr. Lamanna moved, and Ms. Fischer seconded the following Board resolution:

“BE IT RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to accept the donation of a framed number 73 jersey with an explanatory sign as a gift to the Herkimer Central School District from the Class of 1973”.

A discussion followed; All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0 (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08-16-23).

APPR Lead Evaluator/ Evaluators Certification [Teachers]:

Upon the recommendation from Superintendent Carney, the following resolution was offered by Ms. Fischer who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Lamanna to wit:

“RESOLVED, that the Herkimer Central School District Board of Education acknowledges that Kathleen A. Carney, Maria Lindsay, Renee Vogt, Cristi Paragi, Zachary Abbe, Correne Holmes and Michelle Ploss have completed NYS Education Department Training as lead evaluator/evaluators for teachers trained by Assistant Superintendent of the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES for the purposes of Education Law section 3012-d; and the District’s Annual Professional Performance Review Plan.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Kathleen A. Carney, Maria Lindsay, Renee Vogt, Cristi Paragi, Zachary Abbe, Correne Holmes and Michelle Ploss are hereby re-certified/ certified as lead evaluator/evaluators for teachers trained for the purposes of Education Law section 3012-d; and the District’s Annual Professional Performance Review Plan [APPR].”

All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

APPR Lead Evaluator/ Evaluators Certification [Principals]:

Upon the recommendation from Superintendent Carney, the following resolution was offered by Ms. Fischer who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Lamanna to wit:

“WHEREAS, that the Herkimer Central School District Board of Education has been provided with evidence that, in accordance with Education Law Section 3012-d, Kathleen A. Carney has completed training which meets the requirements set forth in Part 30-2.9 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, and the terms of the District’s Annual Professional Performance Review Plan for certification as a Lead Evaluator/ Evaluator of Principals;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Kathleen A. Carney is hereby re-certified as lead evaluator/evaluator for Principals.”

All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

Board of Education Reports:

Policy Review:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Mr. Lamanna, seconded by Ms. Fischer the BOE agreed to waive the customary practice of three (3) readings prior to adoption. The BOE agreed to adopt policy #1008 Animals on School Property, #7003 determination of Student Residency and #7004 Admission of Non-Resident Students.

All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

President’s Update:

President Crandall remarked how great all the project updates are from Ryan Reed.

Mr. Crandall wanted to know how to promote kids to come to school. Mr. Abbe replied that it has been a large topic of conversation.

Future Meeting Updates:

Superintendent Carney reminded the BOE that the next regularly scheduled meeting is for Wednesday, August 30 at 6 p.m.

Meeting Evaluation:

Mr. Lamanna was tonight’s meeting evaluator. He welcomed Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Crandall and wished all the administrator’s good luck. He stated, “it was a good meeting.”

On a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Lamanna the BOE entered into Executive Session for the purpose of legal and personnel issues. The Board may take action in public session after the Executive Session ends and the Board returns to public session. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

Executive Session:

The Board moved into Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.
The Board exited Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.

Adjournment:

On a motion made by Mr. Lamanna and seconded by Mrs. Gilbert, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 8:07 p.m. All voted in favor 6:0.

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Gina McKernan
District Clerk