Date: September 17, 2024
Kind of Meeting: Regular
Place: Herkimer Jr/Sr High School District Library
Members Present: Brian Crandall, Diann Fischer, Michele Gilbert, Joseph Lamanna and Scott Petucci
Members Absent: Robert Mihevc and Aleksander Verenich
Others Present: Superintendent Kathleen Carney, Chad Hess, Gina McKernan, Zachary Abbe, Maria Lindsay, Nicole Crandall, Renee Vogt, Michelle Ploss, Correne Holmes, Staff and Students
President Crandall called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Public Comment:
None
Civics Capstone Students did a brief presentation on the updates to Harmon Field
Approval of the Agenda:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Mr. Petucci seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda as submitted. All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0
Approval of the Minutes:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Ms. Gilbert seconded a motion to approve the Board of Education regular meeting minutes from August 21, 2024. All voted in favor; motion carried 4:0:1
Approval of Financial Reports:
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Lamanna, the Board approved the following financial reports:
- Treasurer’s Report – July/August 2024
- General Warrant – July/August 2024
- Internal Claims Auditors Exception Report– August 2024
- Extracurricular Summary Report – July/August 2024
- Budget Transfer under $5,000
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
Simply Special Learning Center, LLC:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Mr. Petucci seconded the following Board resolution:
“BE IT RESOLVED, the Herkimer CSD has the need for an independent contractor to perform educational and therapeutic services set forth herein and enters into such an agreement with Simply Special Learning Center, LLC during the 2024–2025 school year for one (1) School- Aged, one (1) Non-Public Student and one (1) in the Home Instruction Program; and,
WHEREAS it isthe Districts desire to enter into this agreement for the 2024-2025 school year; per terms and conditions of the agreement.”
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
Upstate Cerebral Palsy Agreement:
Mr. Lamanna moved, and Ms. Fischer seconded the following Board resolution:
“BE IT RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that the Board of Education hereby agrees to enter into agreement for the 2024-2025 school year with Upstate Cerebral Palsy to provide educational services for children residing in our district enrolled as day students in the Tradewinds Education Center; and,
THEREFORE, it is the Districts desire for the Superintendent of Schools to sign the contract on the Boards behalf.”
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
Waiving Reading for Adoption:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Mr. Lamanna seconded the following Board resolution:
WHEREAS, it is customary practice of the BOE to have three readings of a policy prior to its adoption; and
WHEREAS, the BOE wishes to adopt several policies recommended by the Policy Committee,
- #2001 Board of Education Authority
- #2002 Number of Board Members and Term of Office
- #2003 Qualifications of a Board of Education Member
- #2004 Nomination and Election of Board of Education Members
- #2005 Reporting of Expenditures and Contributions
- #2006 New Board member Orientation
- #2007 Board Member Training
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOE hereby waives the BOE’s customary practice of three readings prior to the adoption of policies, and adopts the following policies, incorporated by reference in the minutes of this meeting.
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
Superintendent Carney provided updates
Administrative Reports:
The reports of the Administrators were reviewed with the BOE. Discussions followed.
CSE/CPSE Program/Placement Recommendations:
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Ms. Gilbert, the BOE approved the Sub-Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education program/placement recommendations as presented.
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
APPR Lead Evaluator/Evaluators Recertification (Principals)
Mr. Lamanna moved, and Mr. Petucci seconded the following Board resolution:
“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 Carney has completed training which meets the requirements set forth n 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 Carney is hereby re-certified as lead evaluator/evaluator for Principals.”
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
APPR Lead Evaluator/Evaluators Recertification (Teachers)
Mr. Lamanna moved, and Ms. Gilbert seconded the following Board resolution:
“Resolved, that the Herkimer Central School District Board of Education acknowledges that Zachary Abbe, Kathleen Carney, Nicole Crandall, Maria Lindsay, Cristi Paragi, Michelle Ploss and Renee Vogt 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, that Zachary Abbe, Kathleen Carney, Nicole Crandall, Maria Lindsay, Cristi Paragi, Michelle Ploss and Renee Vogt 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]s.”
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS:
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Lamanna, the BOE approved the following personnel actions as presented.
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0; Material filed in the supplemental file dated 09/17/24
Teacher Resignation:
Name: Belisle, Morgan
Position: Spanish Teacher
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: August 28, 2024
Name: Monahan, Kayla
Position: LTA
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: September 20, 2024
Teaching Appointment:
| NAME: | Holliday, Hunter |
| TENURE AREA(s): | Physical Education |
| DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA | August 29, 2024 |
| EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT | August 28, 2028 |
| 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 | August 29, 2024 (Pending certification) |
| SALARY | Step 1 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract |
Teaching Appointments:(continued)
Name: Poltynski, Karen
Position: .66 Spanish
Location: Jr/Sr High School
Effective Date: August 29, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Salary: $48,724.50 Off Step (prorated) Per 2021-2025 HFA Contract
Substitute Appointments:
Name: Jacobs, Mason
Position: Substitute Teacher
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 13, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as needed
Salary: Based on annual payment guidelines for substitutes
Name: Puskar, Binasa
Position: Substitute Teacher
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: September 13, 2024 – June 30, 2025, as needed
Salary: Based on annual payment guidelines for substitutes
Mentor Appointments for 2024-2025 School Year:
Mentee Position Mentor
Holliday, Hunter Physical Education Teacher Olds, Jennifer
2024-2025 Extra-Curricular Appointments:
Name Position Salary
Buckley, Lynnsey Junior Class Advisor $1,670
Unpaid Child Care Leave Request:
Smith, Sarah 6th Grade Social Studies
Effective Date: On/about October 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024
Future Meeting:
President Crandall reminded the Board the next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Elementary School.
On a motion made by Ms. Gilbert, seconded by Mr. Lamanna, the BOE entered 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 5:0.
Executive Session:
The Board moved into Executive Session at 8:02 p.m.
The Board exited Executive Session at 9:50 p.m.
Adjournment:
On a motion made by Ms. Gilbert, seconded by Mr. Lamanna, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 10:05 p.m. All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0.
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Gina McKernan
District Clerk
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