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January 31, 2023 Board of Education Meeting Minutes

March 13, 2023 | Filed in Archive

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

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DATE

January 31, 2023

PLACE

HFM BOCES Board Room

KIND OF MEETING

Regular Meeting

MEMBERS PRESENT

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

MEMBERS ABSENT

Matt Sullivan

OTHERS PRESENT

David Ziskin, District Superintendent; Jay DeTraglia, Assistant Superintendent; Aaron Bochniak, Assistant Superintendent; Kathi Lewis, School Business Official; William Bordak 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

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek to approve the minutes of the December 21, 2023 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:

► Strategic Goal Presentation

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BOCES OPERATIONS AND COMPONENT DISTRICT SERVICES

The Assistant Superintendent for BOCES Operations and Component District Service’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership report included:

► Regional Transportation Staffing Update

► Human Resources Staffing Update

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

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

► Overview of the 2023-24 Administrative Budget

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-O

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to accept the following Unclassified Personnel Matters:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Education Services accepts the recommendation of the District Superintendent to approve the following unclassified personnel actions:
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 Rulison, Molly* School Social Worker / Social Worker 1.0 Special Education 2/9/2023 2/8/2027 School Social Worker Provisional Schedule E, Step 10 (prorated)
*Appointment contingent upon successful completion of all requirements for certification
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 DiMezza, Michael Principal CTE Principal CTE CTE 6/30/2023

 

2 Halloran, Thomas Social Studies Teacher Adirondack Academy 3/29/2023
3 Knapp, Jennifer Instructional Support Services in the Integration of Technology into Instructional Practices Instructional Coach – Technology Special Education 4/29/2023
4 Sala (Hext), Kasie School Psychologist School Psychologist Adirondack Academy 5/29/2023
C. Temporary Appointments
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Start Date End Date Certification Salary
1 Brown, Michelle Mentor Stipend OT/PT Member 1/12/2023 6/30/2023 Speech and Language Disabilities Professional $1,500.00*
2 Carioto, Christine Mentor Stipend PTECH BAA Member 12/22/2022 6/30/2023 School Building Leader Professional $1,000.00*
3 Kovian, Theresa Interim Speech Therapist Not to exceed 108 days Special Education 1/4/2023 6/23/2023 Speech and Hearing Handicapped Permanent $350/day
4 Marshall, Jennifer Mentor Stipend ISS BTA Member 1/12/2023 6/30/2023 Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Professional $1,500.00*
5 Martin, Brandi Itinerant Art Teacher .60 FTE Instructional Support Services – Itinerant 1/5/2023 6/30/2023 Visual Arts Initial Schedule D, Step 10 (prorated)
6 Salvagni, Daniel Mentor Stipend Special Education BAA Member 1/3/2022 6/30/2023 School District Administrator Permanent $1,000.00*
7 Schuyler, Phillip Technology Coach Not to exceed 500 hours CTE 2/2/2023 6/30/2023 Media Communications 7-12 Professional $40.00/hour
*Stipend paid at conclusion of 2022-23 school year, contingent upon mentees completion of mentoring requirements

 

D. Leave Replacements
NONE
E. Substitutes (Certified)
NONE
*Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education on 12/21/2022
F. Substitutes (Uncertified)
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Start Date End Date Salary
1 Gogis, Krista Substitute Teacher – Uncertified Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Per Diem*
2 Hotaling, Molly Substitute Teacher – Uncertified Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Per Diem*
3 Sameti, Afssanneeh Substitute Teacher – Uncertified Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Per Diem*
4 Smith, Maddison Substitute Teacher – Uncertified Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Per Diem*
*Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education on 12/21/2022
G. Leaves (Unpaid)
Item Name Position Title Assignment Date(s)
1 Halloran, Thomas Teacher Adirondack Academy 1/23/2023 – 1/25/2023
(3 days)
2 LaFountain, Miranda Teacher Special Education 1/3/2023
(0.5 day)
2 Peters, Susan Teacher Adirondack Academy 1/26/2023 – 1/27/2023
(2 days)
Leaves (FMLA)*
Item Name Position Title Assignment Date(s)
1 Figueroa, Andrea School Counselor Special Education 12/1/2022 – 11/30/2023 (intermittent)

 

2 Harper, Todd Teacher CTE 1/3/2023 – 1/8/23 and 1/9/2023 – 2/1/2023 (intermittent)
3 Kaliath, Latha Teacher Instructional Support Services (Itinerant) 2/13/2023 – 3/8/2023
4 Martelle-Mahon, Jennifer School Social Worker Special Education 12/12/2022 – 12/26/2022  then intermittent through 12/11/2023
5 Somerville-Braun, Nathanael Teacher PTECH 2/27/2023 – 3/17/2023
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time
H. Resignations
NONE
I. Layoffs
NONE
J. Recalls
NONE
K. Terminations
NONE
L. Retirements
NONE
M. Summer (Temporary) Appointments
NONE
N. Rescind Appointments – Instructional Personnel
NONE
O. Change of Assignment – Instructional Personnel – Informational Only
NONE

Personnel Matters Classified A-M

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to accept the following Classified Personnel Matters:

II. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Education Services accepts the recommendation of the District Superintendent to approve the following classified personnel actions:
A. Non-Instructional Appointments:  Permanent Status Serving Probation
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Probationary Appointment Start Date Probationary Appointment End Date Salary
1 Albertin, Emalee Mail Courier
(11-month)		 1.0 Instructional Resource Center 1/26/2023 1/25/2024 no change
2 Beedon, John School Monitor (10-month +
20 days)		 1.0 Operations 2/1/2023 1/31/2024 $21,006.98 (prorated) + 20 summer days (at per diem rate)
3 Urrey, Jennifer Teacher Aide 1.0 PTECH 1/9/2023 1/8/2024 $21,006.98 (prorated)
B. Non-Instructional Appointments:  Contingent Permanent
NONE
C. Provisional Appointments:  Starting
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Provisional Appointment Start Date Salary
1 Bordak, William Director of Human Resources (Human Resources Manager #131876) 1.0 Central Administration / Human Resources 2/1/2023 $95,000.00 (prorated)
2 Moore, Amanda Bus Driver/ Dispatcher 1.0 Regional Transportation 1/9/2023 $41,505.71 (prorated)
Provisional Appointments:  Ending
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Provisional Appointment
End Date
1 Albertin, Emalee Mail Courier (11-month) 1.0 Instructional Resource Center 1/25/2023
D. Substitute Appointments
Item Name Position Title FTE Assignment Start Date End Date Salary
1 Gogis, Krista Substitute School Monitor Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
2 Gogis, Krista Substitute Teacher Aide Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
3 Hotaling, Molly Substitute School Monitor Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
4 Hotaling, Molly Substitute Teacher Aide Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
5 Sameti, Afssanneeh Substitute School Monitor Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
6 Sameti, Afssanneeh Substitute Teacher Aide Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
7 Smith, Maddison Substitute School Monitor Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
8 Smith, Maddison Substitute Teacher Aide Pro Re Nata Any BOCES Location as needed 1/26/2023 6/30/2023 Hourly*
*Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education on 12/21/2022
E. Leaves (Unpaid)
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Papa, Mary Teacher Aide Special Education 1/25/2023 – 1/30/2023
(4 days)

 

2 Towne, Mackenzie Teacher Aide Special Education 11/30/2022, 1/4/2023 – 1/25/2023
(16 days)
3 Vogel, Kayla School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 1/6/2023
(1/2 day)
4 Wheeler, Herbert Bus Driver Regional Transportation 2/10/2023 – 2/17/2023
(6 days)
Leaves (FMLA)*
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Buddle, Nicolette** School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 11/28/2022 – 1/24/2023
2 Papa, Mary Teacher Aide Special Education 11/21/2022 – 1/3/2023
3 Sweeney, Vivian School Bus Attendant Regional Transportation 12/16/22 – 1/17/2023 and 3/9/2023
4 Wilmot, Erin Teacher Aide Special Education 1/12/2023 – 1/30/2023
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time
**Original FMLA dates approved on 12/21/2022 amended to extend end date
Leaves of Absence
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Dates
1 Moore, Amanda Bus Driver Regional Transportation 1/9/2023-1/8/2024
F. Retirements
NONE
G. Terminations
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Towne, Mackenzie Teacher Aide Special Education 1/25/2023
2 Wilson, Robert Bus Driver Regional Transportation 1/25/2023
H. Resignations
Item Name Position Title Assignment Effective Date
1 Riedle, John Custodial Worker Operations & Maintenance 3/31/2023

 

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

Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the Claims Auditor Report for the period of December 7, 2022 through December 21, 2022. (SY 22-23 #119)

TREASURER’S REPORT

Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period of November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022. (SY 22-23 #120)

EXTRACLASS REPORTS

Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the December 2022 Extraclass report as submitted. (SY 22-23 #121)

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S CREDIT CARD SUMMARY

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn  Zajicek and unanimously carried to accept the District Superintendent’s Credit Card Summary for the period of October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.  (SY 22-23 #122) 

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT AND CFO CREDIT CARD SUMMARY

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to accept the District Superintendent’s Credit Card Summary for the period of October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.  (SY 22-23 #123)

CTE DONATION

Kathryn Zajicek made a motion to accept the donation of $10,000.00 from Brown’s Ford to be split between the Career and Technical Education Auto Body and Automotive Technology Programs to purchase additional equipment for those programs.  This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried.  (SY 22-23 #124)

BOUCHEY AND CLARKE ACA AGREEMENT

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Bouchey and Clarke Benefits, Inc. to perform tracking and reporting services pursuant to the Affordable Care Act for HFM BOCES for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.  (SY 22-23 #125)

RFP EXTENSION

Pursuant to the competitive bidding process, Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to accept the proposal extension recommendation as noted by memorandum from the Purchasing Official in the following area:

RFP 20-03 Scoring Analysis – Educational Vistas, Inc., 220 Maxon Road, Schenectady, NY  12308.  (SY 22-23 #126)

ENDORSEMENT OF 2023-2024 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET

Carmen Caraco made a motion to endorse the 2023-2024 Administrative budget in the amount of $3,929,339, which includes $1,990,269 for retiree health and dental.  This is a 1.2% increase over the 2022-23 budget of $3,881,210 which included a $1,979,383 for retiree health and dental.   The Administrative budget will be reviewed with the component Boards of Education at the April 5, 2023 annual meeting and is subject to public vote by said school districts on April 26, 2023.  This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried.  (SY 22-23 #127)

OTHER BUSINESS 2023-24 HFM BOCES SCHOOL CALENDAR

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to adopt the 2023-24 HFM BOCES School Calendar as submitted. (SY 22-23 #128)

2022-2023 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PLAN COMMITTEE

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to appoint the following to the Professional Learning Plan (PLP) Committee for the 2022-2023 school year: 

Name Program Role
Jay DeTraglia HFM BOCES Assistant Superintendent
Tara Caraco Instructional Services Coordinator
Christine Carioto Adirondack Academy Principal
Brian Garrity Adirondack Academy Coordinator
Russel Brown Adirondack Academy Teacher
Michael DiMezza Career and Technical Education Principal
Celeste Keane PTech Principal
Nancy Turnbull Special Education Teacher
Jeanne Halloran PTech Teacher
Vanessa Stark PTech Teacher
Anna Goderie PTech Teacher
Cody LaFountain Special Education Teacher
Miranda LaFountain Special Education Teacher
Michelle Rice Special Education Teacher
Alexandria Chase Special Education Teacher
Daniella Murphy Special Education Teacher
Jodi Eakin Special Education Curriculum Coach
Heather Bozek Instructional Services Coordinator of District Data
Christie Davis FMCC Director of External Partnerships and Applied Learning
Daniel Fogerty FMCC Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

2022-2025 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PLAN

Jean LaPorta made a motion to approve the Professional Learning Plan (PLP) for the 2022-2025 school years as submitted.  This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried.  (SY 22-23 #129)

FUTURE MEETINGS

February 15, 2023 – HFM BOCES Regular Board Meeting – 9:00 a.m., HFM BOCES Board Room

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to come before the Board, John DeValve made a motion at 6:03 p.m. to adjourn the meeting.  This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board

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