BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties
Johnstown, NY 12095
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DATE
May 31, 2023
PLACE
HFM BOCES Board Room
KIND OF MEETING
Regular Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT
Harry Brooks, Carmen Caraco (arrived at 5:10), Rebecca Cozzocrea and Jean LaPorta
MEMBERS ABSENT
John DeValve, 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; Carolyn Wilcox, HFM Board Member elect; Michael Jacob, Director of Special Education; Michael DiMezza, Principal of CTE; Daniel Salvagni, Coordinator of Special Education, Matthew Popp, Coordinator of Special Education; Nadine Paul, Coordinator of Special Education; Donna Decker, Interim Coordinator of Special Education; Ryder Snell, Student; Rebecca Snell, Parent; Lynda Winchell, Special Education Teacher; Johnathan Valentin, Student; Patricia Valentin, Parent; Christine Gehrlein, Special Education Teacher; Carden Smith, Computer Services Coordinator and Christine Eaton, Clerk
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT
The Assistant Superintendent for Educational Service’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership Report included:
► Special Education Presentation
CALL TO ORDER
Harry Brooks called the meeting to order at 5:29 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco 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.
CANVASS THE VOTE
Carmen Caraco made a motion to accept the canvass of the vote, whereby 15 component school districts cast an affirmative ballot for the adoption of the 2023-2024 HFM BOCES Administrative budget; duly elected to a three-year terms Paula Brown-Weinstock of the Gloversville Enlarged School District and Carolyn Wilcox of the Northville Central School District. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Jean Laporta to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2023 Regular Board meeting. This motion was unanimously carried.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT
The Assistant Superintendent for Educational Service’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership Report included:
► CTE Program Re-Approvals
CTE PROGRAM RE- APPROVALS
Jean LaPorta made a motion to approve the CTE program re-approvals for Auto-Technology and Cybersecurity to be submitted to New York State Department of Education. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #166, #167)
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BOCES OPERATIONS AND COMPONENT DISTRICT SERVICES REPORT
The Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Services’ Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership Report included:
► New CoSer Updates
► HR Structure Update
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The District Superintendent’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership report included:
► State Updates
► Health Insurance Governing Board
► Regional Summer Administrators Conference
► Continuous Improvement Teams
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.
Personnel Matters Unclassified A-P – Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Tenure Area/ Position Title |
FTE | Assignment | Probationary Appointment Start Date | Probationary Appointment End Date | Certification Status | Salary | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Shelp, Julie | Instructional Support in Professional Learning / Teacher on Special Assignment (Instructional Coach) | 1.0 (10 months + 30 days) | Instructional Services | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2027 | Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6, Permanent and Reading Teacher, Permanent | Schedule D, Step 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Tenure Area | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Beedon, Kristine | Administrative Coordinator of SLS/IRC | Administrative Coordinator of SLS/IRC | SLS/IRC | 8/5/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Huang, Ping | Chinese | Teacher | PTECH | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
3 | Murphy, Cristin | English | Teacher | PTECH | 9/30/2023 | |||||||
4 | Hehl, Cassandra | School Counselor | School Counselor | PTECH | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
5 | Sherman, Matthew | School Counselor | School Counselor | PTECH | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
6 | Wood, Tammy | School Counselor | School Counselor | Special Education | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
7 | Earle, Kristin | School Psychologist | School Psychologist | Special Education | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
8 | Young (Horney), Killian | School Social Worker | School Social Worker | Special Education | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
9 | Schuyler, Rodney | Social Studies | Teacher | PTECH | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
10 | Thombs, Mary Ann | Social Studies | Teacher | Adirondack Academy | 10/21/2023 | |||||||
11 | Mallory, Meaghan | Special Education | Teacher | Special Education | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
12 | Quickenton, Sandra | Special Education | Teacher | Special Education | 9/1/2023 | |||||||
13 | Remington, Kimberly | Special Education | Teacher | Special Education | 11/8/2023 | |||||||
14 | Testo, Kyle | Special Education | Teacher | Special Education | 9/1/2023 |
C. | Temporary Appointments | |||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Certification | Salary | ||
1 | Brown, Eleanor | Speech Teacher | 0.6 | Itinerant Services | 9/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Permanent | $92,016.55 (prorated) | ||
2 | Reilly, Anna | School Psychologist | Pro Re Nata | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | School Psychologist Permanent | $50/hour | ||
3 | Argersinger, Shannon | Speech: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 60 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Reading Teacher Permanent, Speech And Hearing Handicapped Permanent. | $25/hour | ||
4 | Brown, Michelle | Speech: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 60 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Speech And Language Disabilities Professional | $25/hour | ||
5 | Chace, Alexandria | Speech: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 60 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Speech And Language Disabilities Professional | $25/hour | ||
6 | Glassett, Morgan | Speech: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 60 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Speech And Language Disabilities Initial | $25/hour | ||
7 | Mattice, Erica | Speech: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 60 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Speech And Hearing Handicapped, Permanent | $25/hour |
8 | Mirando, Patricia | Speech: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 60 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Speech And Language Disabilities Initial Reissuance | $25/hour |
9 | Cacciari, Pamela | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten And Grades 1-6 Permanent, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
10 | Carpenter, Melissa | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial | $25/hour |
11 | Daly, Alison | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) Professional, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
12 | Gehrlein, Chrsitine | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial | $25/hour |
13 | Giblin, Toni | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Special Education Permanent | $25/hour |
14 | Gleeson, John | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Social Studies 7-12 Permanent | $25/hour |
15 | Hatcher, Barbara | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 Permanent, Special Education Permanent | $25/hour |
16 | LaFountain, Cody | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Birth – Grade 2 and Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
17 | Mallory, Meghan | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Birth – Grade 2 and Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
18 | Martino, Brianne | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial | $25/hour |
19 | Murphy, Daniella | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2 and Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Birth – Grade 2 and Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
20 | Neri, Annamarie | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 Permanent, Special Education Permanent, Special Education Permanent | $25/hour |
21 | Petrie, Shannon | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Literacy (Birth-Grade 6) Professional, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
22 | Quickenton, Sandra | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 5-9), Generalist Professional, Mathematics – Special Class SOCE, English Language Arts – Special Class SOCE, General Science- Special Class SOCE, Social Studies – Special Class SOCE | $25/hour |
23 | Remington, Kimberly | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
24 | Rice, Michelle | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Special Education Permanent | $25/hour |
25 | Schwarz, John | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Special Education Permanent | $25/hour |
26 | Testo, Kyle | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 Permanent, Special Education Permanent, Special Education Permanent, Speech And Hearing Handicapped Permanent | $25/hour |
27 | Turnbull, Nancy | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Special Education Permanent | $25/hour |
28 | Winchell, Lynda | Teacher: Curriculum Writing | Not to exceed 1,000 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional, Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Professional | $25/hour |
D. | Leave Replacements | |||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
E. | Substitutes (Certified) | |||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
*Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education | ||||||||||
F. | Substitutes (Uncertified) | |||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary | |||
1 | Alicea, Kiara | Substitute Teacher – Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location | 6/1/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per Diem* | |||
2 | Cox, Edward | Substitute Teacher – Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location | 6/1/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per Diem* | |||
3 | Rodriguez, Alexander | Substitute Teacher – Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location | 6/1/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per Diem* | |||
4 | Wood, Sarah | Substitute Teacher – Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location | 6/1/2023 | 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 | Keyser, Kayla | Behaviorist | Adirondack Academy | 4/19/2023, 5/2/2023, 5/8/2023, 5/22/2023 (4 days) |
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2 | Ross, Shirley | Teacher | ALCE | 4/26/2023 (1/2 day) |
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3 | Figueroa, Andrea | School Counselor | Special Education | 5/12/2023 (1 day) |
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4 | Hatcher, Barbara | Teacher | Special Education | 5/1/2023, 5/5/2023 (2 days) |
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5 | LaFountain, Miranda | Teacher | Special Education | 4/26/2023, 5/10/2023 (2 days) |
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6 | McLaughlin, Andrea | Teacher | Special Education | 4/18/2023, 5/22/2023 (2 days) |
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Leaves (FMLA)* | ||||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Date(s) | ||||||||||||||||
2 | Wood, Joanne | Teacher – Medical Assisting | CTE | 5/25/2023 – 7/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. | Resignations | |||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Position | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||||||||||||
1 | Michaels, Kristin | School Psychologist | Special Education | 5/20/2023 | ||||||||||||||||
I. | Layoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. | Recalls | |||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. | Terminations | |||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. | Retirements | |||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Position | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||||||||||||
1 | Jacob, Michael | Director / Principal | Special Education | 1/6/2024 | ||||||||||||||||
2 | Kaliath, Latha* | Teacher | Itinerant | 8/31/2023 | ||||||||||||||||
*Original resolution 4/26/2023 amended to change effective date from 6/30/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. | Summer (Temporary) Appointments | ||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Service Area | Effort | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary/Rate | ||||||||||
1 | DiTata, JoMarie | Media/IT Specialist | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
2 | Ahmad, Mushtaq | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
3 | Arehart, Susan | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
4 | Betz, Elizabeth | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
5 | Brower, Jessie | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
6 | Chorba, Allyson | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
7 | Clute, Adam | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
8 | Cohen, Elliott | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
9 | Davis, Teresia | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
10 | Edick, Doug | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
11 | Flanders, Elizabeth | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
12 | Garner, Patricia | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
13 | Greco, Beverly | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
14 | Habla, Hilary | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
15 | Hanson, Kelly | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
16 | Harrington, Melinda | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
17 | Horstman, Valerie | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
18 | Jiguere, Danielle | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
19 | Lair, Kelsey | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
20 | Lemery, Jennifer | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
21 | Lewandowski, Jessica | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
22 | Luey, Mika | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | ||||||||||
23 | Marsden, Margaret | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
24 | Mavraj, Elira | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
25 | McMullen, Kimberly | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
26 | Ossenfort, Melissa | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
27 | Sanders, Lori | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
28 | Sayward, Kelly | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
29 | Schwartz, Kristie | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
30 | Scott, Joseph | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
31 | Steele, Jennifer | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
32 | Sullivan, Laura | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
33 | VanAlstyne, Lorraine | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
34 | VanSlyke, Taylor | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
35 | DeTraglia, Mary | School Counselor | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
36 | Canale, Jennifer | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
37 | Cerulli, David | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
38 | Clute, Adam | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
39 | Cole, J. Adam | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
40 | Cuomo, Lexi | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
41 | Daly, Rita | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
42 | Davis, Jillian | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
43 | Giaimo, Michelle | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
44 | Glock, Deborah | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
45 | Greco III, Frank | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
46 | Hartwell, Meghan | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour |
47 | Hazzard, Jennifer | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
48 | Hinman, Michael | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
49 | Incardona Jr., Antonio | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
50 | Liverio, Amy | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
51 | Liverio, Lisa | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
52 | Nuzzi, Joseph | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
53 | Parillo, Phillip | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
54 | Quinn, Karen | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
55 | Romano, Danielle | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
56 | Rossi, Gabriella | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
57 | Savoie, Kristina | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
58 | Schuyler, Rodney | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
59 | Schwab, Terri | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
60 | Sollecito-Campos, Diane | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
61 | Spagnola, Nancy | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
62 | Turvey, Megan | Teacher | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $40/hour | |||||
63 | Eakin, Jodi | Curriculum: Summer Preparation Days | 30 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | *Based on Per Diem Rate | |||||
64 | Brown, Lisa | School Counselor: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
65 | Figueroa, Andrea | School Counselor: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
66 | Hayner, Jessica | School Counselor: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
67 | Korniat, Caroline | School Counselor: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
68 | Wood, Tammy | School Counselor: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
69 | Everhardt, Anna | School Counselor: Summer Preparation Days | 30 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | *Based on Per Diem Rate |
70 | Earle, Kristin | School Psychologist: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
71 | Frank, Jeffrey | School Psychologist: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
72 | Hallenbeck, Christopher | School Psychologist: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
73 | Hisert-Joyner, Holly | School Psychologist: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
74 | Hogan, Tara | School Psychologist: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
75 | Hoyt, Shelley | School Social Worker: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
76 | Martelle-Mahon, Jennifer | School Social Worker: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
77 | Rulison, Molly | School Social Worker: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
78 | Young, Killian | School Social Worker: Student Intakes | Not to exceed 30 hours | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $25/hour | |||||
79 | Knapp, Jennifer | Technology Integration: Summer Preparation Days | 30 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | *Based on Per Diem Rate | |||||
*Salary/Rate for this period is based upon each employee’s per diem rate per their collective bargaining agreement or BOE established rate of pay |
N. | Rescind Appointments – Instructional Personnel | |||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. | Change of Assignment – Instructional Personnel – Informational Only | |||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. | Rescind Appointments – Summer (Temporary) | |||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Service Area | Effort | Assignment | Original BOE Appointment Date | |||||||||||||||
1 | Hentnik, Lisa | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 4/26/2023 | |||||||||||||||
2 | Pritchard, Graham | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 4/26/2023 | |||||||||||||||
3 | Santiago, Luca | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 4/26/2023 | |||||||||||||||
4 | Spagnola, Nancy | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 4/26/2023 | |||||||||||||||
5 | Suders, Lisa | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 4/26/2023 | ||||
6 | Wilson, Adam | Regents Exam Proctor/Scorer | Not to exceed 30 hours | Regional Summer School | 4/26/2023 |
Personnel Matters Classified A-M – Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to accept the following Classified Personnel Matters:
A. | Non-Instructional Appointments: Permanent Status Serving Probation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. | Non-Instructional Appointments: Contingent Permanent | |||||||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. | Provisional Appointments: Starting | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Provisional Appointment Start Date | Salary | ||||||||||||||||||
1 | Gutowski, Tracy | Administrative Aide | 1.0 | Central Administration | 6/20/2023 | $51,000 (prorated) | ||||||||||||||||||
2 | Costa, Nicole | Transportation Coordinator | 1.0 | Regional Transportation | 6/20/2023 | $70,000 (prorated) | ||||||||||||||||||
Provisional Appointments: Ending | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. | Substitute Appointments | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary | |||||||||||||||||
1 | Wood, Sarah | Substitute Teacher Aide | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location | 6/1/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Hourly* | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Wood, Sarah | Substitute School Monitor | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location | 6/1/2023 | 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 | Olson, Bridgett | Account Clerk/Typist | PTECH | 4/14/2023, 4/17/2023, 4/18/2023, 4/19/2023, 4/20/2023, 4/21/2023, 4/24/23, 4/25/23, 4/26/23, 4/27/23, 4/28/23 (11 days) |
2 | Brownell, Destiny | Bus Driver | Regional Transportation | 4/1/2023 – 5/30/2023 (36 days) | ||||||
3 | Buddle, Nicollete | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 4/18/2023, 4/20/2023, 4/21/2023, 4/24/2023, 4/28/2023 [1/2 day] (4-1/2 days) |
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4 | DeFrancis, Robin | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 5/5/2023 (1 day) |
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5 | Houghton, Alyssa | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 4/27/2023 [1/2 day], 4/21/2023 [1/2 day], 5/9/2023 [1/2 day], 5/12/2023 [1/2 day] (2 days) |
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6 | Kadle, Taria | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 4/18/2023 [1/2 day], 4/24/2023, 4/25/2023, 4/27/2023 [1/2 day], 5/10/2023 [1/2 day] (3-1/2 days) |
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7 | Vogel, Kayla | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 4/4/2023 (1 day) |
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8 | Brownell, Karyl | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 4/20/2023, 5/4/2023, 5/9/2023 [1/2 day], 5/11/2023 [1/2 day], 5/12/2023, 5/23/2023 [1/2 day] (4-1/2 days) |
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9 | Suchy, Becky | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 4/17/2023 (1/2 day) |
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10 | Wolfe, Nicole | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 4/27/2023, 5/1/2023-5/5/2023, 5/8/2023-5/12/2023, 5/15/2023-5/19/2023, 5/22/2023-5/26/2023 (21 days) |
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Leaves (FMLA)* | ||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
F. | Retirements | |||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
G. | Terminations | |||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
H. | Resignations |
Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||
1 | Kadle, Taria | School Bus Monitor | Regional Transportation | 5/24/2023 | ||||||
2 | Kirby-Barnes, Jessica* | Health and Safety Officer | Health, Safety & Risk Management | 5/31/2023 | ||||||
3 | Olson, Bridgett | Account Clerk/Typist | PTECH | 5/3/2023 | ||||||
4 | Winton, Jennifer** | Assistant Director of Human Resources (Civil Service Title: Senior Human Resources Specialist) | Central Administration | 6/30/2023 | ||||||
*Due to permanent appointment as Health & Safety Supervisor (Ref: 3/29/2023) | ||||||||||
**Resignation also constitutes the end of a Leave of Absence for this employee from the title of Secretary to the District Superintendent (Ref: 7/27/2022) | ||||||||||
I. | Layoffs | |||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
Reductions | ||||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
J. | Recalls | |||||||||
NONE | ||||||||||
K. | Change of Assignment – Information Only | |||||||||
NONE |
L. | Temporary Appointments | ||||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | Effort | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary/Rate | ||||
1 | Edwards, Linda | Casual Employee | Pro Re Nata | Business Office | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | $40/hour | ||||
2 | Rose, Robin | Casual Employee | Pro Re Nata | Business Office | 7/1/2023 | 6/30/2024 | $25/hour | ||||
3 | Harrington Jr., George | Casual Employee | Pro Re Nata | Regional Transportation | 7/1/2023 | 12/31/2023 | $50/hour | ||||
M. | Summer (Temporary Appointments) | ||||||||||||||||
Item | Name | Position Title | Effort | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary/Rate | ||||||||||
1 | Salvagni, Jenna | Teacher Aide | 0.6 | Extended School Year | 7/3/2023 | 8/14/2023 | $2,098.51 | ||||||||||
2 | Wilmot, Lisa | Senior Typist | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $19.23/hour | ||||||||||
3 | Fedullo, Aimee | Teacher Aide | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $17.36/hour | ||||||||||
4 | Palczak, Deanna | Teacher Aide | Hourly | Regional Summer School | 7/5/2023 | 8/31/2023 | $17.04/hour | |||||
5 | Stoller, Tonya | Assistant Job Training Specialist: Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
6 | Stortecky, Sandra | Assistant Job Training Specialist: Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
7 | Sperduto, Lisa | Job Training Specialist: Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
8 | Bazan, Heather | Registered Professional Nurse (School): Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
9 | Blackford, Heidi | Registered Professional Nurse (School): Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
10 | Memrick, Trisha | Registered Professional Nurse (School): Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
11 | Wemple, Amanda | Registered Professional Nurse (School): Summer Preparation Days | 5 days | Special Education | 7/1/2023 | 8/31/2023 | Based on Per Diem Rate* | |||||
*Salary/Rate for this period is based upon each employee’s per diem rate per their collective bargaining agreement or BOE established rate of pay |
Miscellaneous Personnel Items
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the following miscellaneous personnel items listed below:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Non-Represented Salaries, for Non-Represented staff, as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer, for the 2023-24 school year. (SY 22-23 #168)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the May 31, 2023 addendum to Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Aaron Bochniak’s employment agreement and authorizes the Board President to execute said addendum, and authorizes payment thereunder. (SY 22-23 #169)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the May 31, 2023 addendum to Assistant Superintendent, Jay DeTraglia’s employment agreement and authorizes the Board President to execute said addendum, and authorizes payment thereunder. (SY 22-23 #170)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the May 31, 2023 addendum to School Business Manager, Kathi Lewis’ employment agreement and authorizes the Board President to execute said addendum, and authorizes payment thereunder. (SY 22-23 #171)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services, upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent, hereby approves the agreement dated May 31, 2023 extending the probationary appointment of Employee # 03940 for a period of one year, to August 31, 2024, in accordance with the terms of said agreement. (SY 22-23 #172)
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement by and Between the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES and the School Related Professionals Unit authorizes the District Superintendent to execute said agreement. (SY 22-23 #173)
CLAIMS AUDITOR REPORTS
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the Claims Auditor Reports for the period of April 5, 2023 through April 27, 2023 (SY 22-23 #174)
TREASURER’S REPORTS
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the Treasurer’s Reports for the periods of March 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2023. (SY 22-23 #175, #176)
EXTRACLASS REPORTS
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the April 2023 Extraclass report as submitted. (SY 22-23 #177)
ITEMS TO BE DECLARED SALVAGE
Carmen Caraco made a motion to approve the items for salvage as listed on the Chief Financial Officer’s memorandum dated May 10, 2023. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #178)
2023 ESYP CLASSROOM LEASE
Carmen Caraco made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the Special Education Lease for the 2023 Extended School Year Program as prepared and submitted by the Business Office. (SY 22-23 #179)
CTE DONATION
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to accept the anonymous donation of $80.00 to be used to fund the scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year. (SY 22-23 #180)
HEALTH INSURANCE
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the agreement for Health Insurance plans with MVP Health Care for the contract period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #181)
HSA FUNDING
Utilizing the savings from projected 23-24 health care costs, Carmen Caraco made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to increase the HFM BOCES’ HSA funding for the 2023-24 school year only by $173 per individual plan and $345 per family plan, self/Spouse and self/child(ren) plan.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Carmen Caraco made a motion to authorize Delta Dental to provide dental benefits effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 at an increase of 5% from the 2022-23 school year. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #182)
WEST & COMPANY ENGAGEMENT LETTER
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the acknowledgement letter from West and Company CPAs, P.C. acknowledging the items to be covered in the Independent Audit for the year ending June 30, 2023. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #183)
RFB RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the competitive bidding process, Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to accept the RFB recommendation as noted by memorandum from the Purchasing Official in the following area: RFB 2023-021 – Solid Waste – County Waste and Recycling Service, Inc., 1927 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065. (SY 22-23 #184)
E-RATE CENTRAL
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the proposal for E-Rate Consulting Services effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #185)
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to approve the budget adjustments through April 30, 2023 as presented by the Chief Financial Officer. (SY 22-23 #186)
BUDGET TRANSFERS
Carmen Caraco made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the budget transfers through April 30, 2023 as presented by the Chief Financial Officer. (SY 22-23 #187)
CTE EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND PURCHASE
Jean LaPorta made a motion to approve the purchase of a Western Star Dump Truck for the Environmental Conservation classes with monies from the Career and Technical Education Equipment Reserve fund. This purchase has received approval from the NY State Education Department. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #188)
ADULT LITERACY AND CORRECTIONS EDUCATION SPACE AGREEMENT
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to executethe Memorandum of Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and the United Presbyterian Church of Amsterdam effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to provide classroom and office space for Adult Literacy and Correction Education. (SY 22-23 #189)
FUTURE MEETINGS
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
June 23, 2023 – HFM BOCES Closing Day Ceremony, 9am, HFM BOCES Conference Center
June 28, 2023 – HFM BOCES Regular Board Meeting – 5pm HFM BOCES Board Room
AMEND AGENDA
Jean LaPorta made a motion to add an executive session to the Board Agenda. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:44 p.m. Jean LaPorta made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pertaining to the Administrators Association Unit and the CSEA Unit, pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and for the purpose of discussing matters that may lead to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person(s).This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
At 7:05 p.m. Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion to return to open session. This motion was secondedby Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried.
AMEND AGENDA
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco to add a MOA by and between HFM BOCES and the CSEA Bargaining Unit.
CSEA MOA
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to accept the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement by and Between the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Local 1000 and authorizes the Board President to execute said agreement. (SY 22-23 #190)
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before the Board, Carmen Caraco made a motion at 7:07 p.m.to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board