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April 26, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

June 5, 2023 | Filed in Archive

BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties
Johnstown, NY 12095

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DATE

April 26, 2023

PLACE

HFM BOCES Board Room

KIND OF MEETING

Regular Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT

Harry Brooks, Carmen Caraco, Rebecca Cozzocrea, John DeValve, Jean LaPorta, Matt Sullivan and Kathryn Zajicek

OTHERS PRESENT

David Ziskin, District Superintendent; Jay DeTraglia, Assistant Superintendent; Aaron Bochniak, Assistant Superintendent; Kathi Lewis, School Business Official; William Bordak, HR Director; Kristine Beedon, Administrative Coordinator of School Library Systems and Instructional Resource Center; Carden Smith, Computer Services Coordinator and Christine Eaton, Clerk

CALL TO ORDER

Harry Brooks called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to waive the 48-hour notice and approve the agenda as presented and add or remove any items introduced by unanimous vote.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Carmen Caraco made a motion, seconded by Jean Laporta to approve the minutes of the March 29, 2023 Regular Board meeting and the April 5, 2023 Annual meeting.  This motion was unanimously carried.

ASSISTANT  SUPERINTENDENT FOR BOCES OPERATIONS AND COMPONENT DISTRICT SERVICES REPORT              

The Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership Report included:

► Library Services and Instructional Resources Presentation

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

The District Superintendent’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership report included:

► Organizational Chart

► State Budget

► Dual Enrollment

PERSONNEL ITEMS

Upon the District Superintendent’s recommendation, the following personnel items were presented to the Board for acceptance or approval.  All new appointments are contingent upon receipt of Employment Eligibility Verification form.

Establish Rates

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to establish the rates of the following positions:

Regional Summer School Teachers – $40.00 per Hour (SY 22-23 #152)

Summer Regents Proctors – $40.00 per hour (SY 22-23 $153)

Personnel Matters Unclassified A-O 

John DeValve  made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to accept the following Unclassified Personnel Matters:

 

A. Probationary Appointments:
Upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby appoint the individual(s) listed below to a probationary appointment in the indicated tenure area contingent upon their successful completion of the probationary term and having received composite or overall APPR ratings of either “Effective” or “Highly Effective” in at least three of the four preceding years and a rating higher than ineffective.
NONE
B. Tenure Appointments:
Upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby tentatively grants the following instructional employee(s) tenure in the indicated tenure area contingent upon successful completion of the probationary term.
NONE

 

 

C. Temporary Appointments
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Start Date End Date Certification Salary
1 Brinkman, Shayna Mentor Stipend Itinerant BTA Member 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Early Childhood and Childhood Education Professional $1,500**
2 Decker, Donna* Interim Administrative Coordinator Up to 130 days Special Education 10/19/2022 6/30/2023 Special Education Permanent, School District Administrator Permanent $500.00/day
*Original appointments 10/26/2022 & 11/30/2022 amended to increase days from 100 to 130
**Stipend paid at conclusion of 2022-23 school year, contingent upon mentees completion of mentoring requirements
D. Leave Replacements
NONE
E. Substitutes (Certified)
NONE
F. Substitutes (Uncertified)
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Start Date End Date Salary
1 Finn, Catherine Substitute Teacher,  Uncertified Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location, as needed 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Per diem*
2 Seelow, Sarah Substitute Teacher,  Uncertified Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location, as needed 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Per diem*
*Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education
G. Leaves (Unpaid)
Item Name Position Title Assignment Date(s)
1 Figueroa, Andrea School Counselor Special Education 3/30/2023 (1/2 day)
2 Hatcher, Barbara Teacher Special Education 5/1/2023 & 5/5/2023
3 Keyser, Kayla Behaviorist Adirondack Academy 4/3/2023
(1/2 day)

 

4 LaFountain, Miranda Teacher Special Education 3/30/2023 (1/2 day)
5 McLaughlin, Andrea Teacher Special Education 4/18/2023 (1/2 day)
Leaves (FMLA)*
Item Name Position Title Assignment Date(s)
1 Brown, Michelle Speech Pathologist Special Education 4/4/2023 – 5/30/2023 (intermittent)
2 Flint, A. Christopher Teacher CTE 2/6/2023 – 2/5/2024 (intermittent)
3 Kaliath, Latha Teacher Itinerant 4/17/2023 – 6/26/2023 (intermittent)
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time
H. Resignations
Item Name Position Assignment Effective Date
1 Marshall, Jennifer Teacher on Special Assignment:  Instructional Coach Instructional Services 5/10/2023
2 LaFountain, Miranda Teacher Special Education 6/30/2023
I. Layoffs
NONE
J. Recalls
NONE
K. Terminations
NONE
L. Retirements
Item Name Position Assignment Effective Date
1 Bobbette, Joan School Psychologist Special Education 1/2/2024
2 Kaliath, Latha Teacher Itinerant 6/30/2023

 

3 Kelly, Cheryl Teacher Special Education 6/30/2023
M. Summer (Temporary) Appointments
Item Name Service Area Effort Assignment Start Date End Date Salary/Rate
1 Andrews, Michael Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
2 Bach, Jennifer Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
3 Baker-Hale, Amy Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
4 Bornt, Emily Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
5 Brown, Mary Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
6 Brunetto, Jill Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
7 Cappuccio, Valerie Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

8 Cetnar, Jennifer Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
9 Clemente, Jennifer Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
10 Cline, Amanda Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
11 Clough, Kathleen Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
12 Daly, Alison Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
13 Darrow, Joshua Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
14 Dragoon, Christina Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
15 Dylong, Christine Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

16 Enders, Shannon Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
17 Eriksen, Andrea Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
18 Ferraro, Amanda Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
19 Friddle, Maura Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
20 Gutta, Lisa Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
21 Hazzard, Jennifer Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
22 Hentnik, Lisa Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
23 Herod, Joshua Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

24 Horton, Luke Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
25 Howlan, Marissa Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
26 Izzo, Karen Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
27 Kahan, Devin Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
28 Kane, Nicolle Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
29 Lewis, Eric Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
30 Long, James (Jim) Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
31 Mabie, Chrissy Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

32 Magliocca, Dianne Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
33 Malpass, Ryan Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
34 Mancini, Michael (Mike) Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
35 McGill, Melissa Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
36 Miller, Emily Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
37 Moran, Maureen Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
38 Mosenthin,Jason Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
39 Mowrey. Cecelia Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

40 Newkirk, Craig Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
41 Newkirk, Rebecca Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
42 Overbaugh, Jessica Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
43 Phillips, Heather Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
44 Preston, Kimberly Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
45 Pritchard, Graham Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
46 Richmond, Amy Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
47 Rossi, Gabriella Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

48 Rossi, Kaitlin Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
49 Sacco, Katherine Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
50 Santiago, Lucas Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
51 Schwab, Terri Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
52 Spagnola, Nancy Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
53 Suders, Lisa Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
54 Toomey, Cheryl Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
55 Waters, Wendi Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*

 

56 Wilson, Adam Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
57 Young, LeeAnna Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
58 Zimmerman-Grimmick, Jennifer Regional Summer School Regents Proctoring & Scoring Not to exceed 30 hours Regional Summer School 8/1/2023 8/30/2023 Hourly*
*Hourly Proctor-Scorer rate as established by the Board of Education
N. Rescind Appointments – Instructional Personnel
NONE
O. Change of Assignment – Instructional Personnel – Informational Only
NONE

Personnel Matters Classified A-M

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to accept the following Classified Personnel Matters:

A. Non-Instructional Appointments:  Permanent Status Serving Probation
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Probationary Appointment Start Date Probationary Appointment End Date Salary
1 DiStefano, Raymond School Bus Attendant 1.0 Regional Transportation 4/17/2023 4/16/2024 $15.53/hour
2 Hileman, Ashley Custodial Worker 1.0 Operations & Maintenance 5/1/2023 4/30/2024 $29,550.45 (prorated)
B. Non-Instructional Appointments:  Contingent Permanent
NONE

 

C. Provisional Appointments:  Starting
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Provisional Appointment Start Date Salary
1 Farrington, Katrina Bus Driver/ Dispatcher 1.0 Regional Transportation 5/1/2023 $41,505.71
Provisional Appointments:  Ending
NONE
D. Substitute Appointments
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Start Date End Date Salary
1 DiStefano, Raymond Substitute Bus Driver Trainee Pro Re Nata Regional Transportation 4/17/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
2 Seelow, Sarah Substitute School Monitor Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location, as needed 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
3 Seelow, Sarah Substitute Teacher Aide Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location, as needed 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
4 Tallman, Joseph Substitute School Monitor Pro Re Nata Regional Transportation 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
5 Tallman, Joseph Substitute Teacher Aide Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location, as needed 4/27/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
6 Williams, Roger Substitute Bus Driver Trainee Pro Re Nata Regional Transportation 5/8/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
7 Williams, Roger Substitute School Bus Attendant Pro Re Nata Regional Transportation 5/8/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
*Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education
E. Leaves (Unpaid)
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Brownell, Destiny Bus Driver Regional Transportation 3/20/2023 (1 day)
3/21/2023 (1 day)
3/28/2023 (3.75 hrs)
3/29/2023 (4 hrs)
3/31/2023 (4hrs)

 

2 Brownell, Karyl Teacher Aide Special Education 3/29/2023 (1/2 day)
4/5/2023 (1 day)
3 Buddle, Nicollette School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 3/22/2023 (5.25 hrs)
3/23/2023 (3.25 hrs)
3/27/2023 (3.25 hrs)
3/30/2023 (3.25 hrs)
4 Busch Jr., Alvin Bus Driver Regional Transportation 3/21/2023 (2.75 hrs)
3/22/2023 (1day)
5 DeFrancis, Robin School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 3/31/2023 (1 day)
6 Denero, Richard Bus Driver Regional Transportation 3/20/2023 (1 day)
3/21/2023 (1 day)
3/22/2023 (1 day)
3/23/2023 (1 day)
3/24/2023 (1 day)
3/27/2023 (1 day)
3/28/2023 (1 day)
3/29/2023 (1 day)
3/30/2023 (1 day)
7 Edwards, Desiree Teacher Aide Special Education 3/23/2023
8 Houghton, Alyssa School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 3/24/2023 (1 day)
3/29/2023 (1 day)
9 Kadle, Taria School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 3/21/2023 (1 day)
3/29/2023 (.5 hrs)

 

10 Olson, Bridgett Account Clerk/Typist PTECH 4/6/2023 (1 day)
4/10/2023 (1 day)
4/11/2023 (1 day)
4/12/2023 (1 day)
4/13/2023 (1 day)
11 Vogel, Kayla School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 3/24/2023 (2.25 hrs)
3/28/2023 (1.5 hrs)
12 Wilson, Gertrude Teacher Aide Special Education 3/24/2023 (1/2 day), 3/30/2023 (1/2 day)
Leaves (FMLA)*
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Goodemote, Alfaratta School Monitor Special Education 2/15/2023 – 8/15/2023 (intermittent)
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time
F. Retirements
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Frees, Linda Occupational Therapist (School District) Special Education 1/5/2024
2 Husek, Michelle Administrative Aide Central Administration 4/27/2023
G. Terminations
NONE
H. Resignations
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Farrington, Katrina School Bus Driver Regional Transportation 4/30/2023
I. Layoffs
NONE

 

Reductions
NONE
J. Recalls
NONE
K. Change of Assignment – Information Only
NONE
L. Temporary Appointments
NONE
M. Summer (Temporary Appointments)
NONE

CLAIMS AUDITOR REPORT

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the Claims Auditor Report for the period of March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023 (SY 22-23 #154)

TREASURER’S REPORT

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period of February 1, 2023 through February 28, 2023. (SY 22-23 #155)

EXTRACLASS REPORTS

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the March 2023 Extraclass report as submitted. (SY 22-23 #156) 

OMNIA

John DeValve made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Omnia Partners and the Addendum to Master Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Frederick County Public Schools.  This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried.  (SY 22-23 #157)

CTE DONATION

Kathryn Zajicek made a motion to accept the anonymous donation of $50.00 to be used to fund the CTE scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year.  This motion was seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried.  (SY 22-23 #158)

DCMO BOCES COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the Resolution of Board of Education Cooperative Purchasing School Year 2023-2024 and the Resolution of Board of Cooperative Education Generic School Year 2023-2024 with Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. (SY 22-23 #159, #160)

QUESTAR III INTER-MUNICIPAL Agreement

Jean LaPorta made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Inter-municipal Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Questar III to provide HFM BOCES with Internal Audit Services and a Financial Risk Assessment update for the 2023-24 school year.  This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried.   (SY 22-23 #161)

DS CREDIT CARD SUMMARY

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to accept the District Superintendent’s Credit Card Summary for the period of January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.  (SY 22-23 #162)

2023 CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PTECH/PATHWAY PROGRAMS

Matt Sullivan made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the 2023 Contract for Administration of PTECH/Pathway Programs by and between Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES and the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, recognizing that the Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce’s fiscal year is January through December, BOCES will pay the first installment by June 15, 2023 and the second installment by December 15, 2023.   This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried.  (SY 22-23 #163)

TASC PURCHASER DETAIL APPLICATION

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the TASC Purchaser Detail Application and Universal Subscription for TASC to provide COBRA administration services to HFM BOCES.  (SY 22-23 #164)

TAP APP AGREEMENT

Carmen Caraco made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution, commensurate with the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Board of Education Policy #4502, designating the sources listed below to be the sole source providers of equipment, products or services required by the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES to provide services to a number of school districts:

WHEREAS, items which can only be purchased from one source are an exception to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and therefore are not subject to competitive bidding requirements, and

WHEREAS, the sources listed are either the manufacturer or sole distributor of the equipment, products or services and the sole source provider to educational institutions for the specified item, and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES hereby determines the sources listed below to be the sole source providers, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be in effect for a period of twelve months from the date of adoption for the following equipment, products or service sources.

Manufacturer/Distributor: Crisis Leadership Preparedness Solutions (CLPS) Consultants  (SY 22-23 #165)

BOARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS

The Board was given a copy of the 2023-2024 Board Meeting Schedule. The Board members were advised to let the Board Clerk know if they wanted to attend the Rural Schools Conference in July.

FUTURE MEETINGS

May 23, 2023 – PTECH Completion Ceremony, 5:00 p.m., FMCC

May 31, 2023 = HFM BOCES Regular Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m., HFM Board Room

June 13, 2023 – ADK Graduation/Completion Ceremony, 12:30 p.m., FMCC, RAO Theater

June 14, 2023 – CTE Commencement Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., FMCC Gymnasium

June 16, 2023 – Special Education Skills Achievement Commencement, 9 a.m., GMS

AMEND AGENDA

Matt Sullivan made a motion to add an executive session to the Board Agenda.  This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 6:07 p.m. Matt Sullivan made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pertaining to the Administrators, CSEA, CSEA Regional Transportation, OT-PT, SRPU and Teachers’ Associations.  This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At 6:34 p.m. Matt Sullivan made a motion to return to open session.  This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to come before the Board, John DeValve made a motion at 6:34 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board

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