BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hamilton-Fulton & Montgomery Counties
Johnstown, NY 12095
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DATE
July 27, 2022
PLACE
HFM BOCES Conference Center, Room C112A & C112B
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; and Christine Eaton, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Harry Brooks called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
OATH OF OFFICE
At this time the Clerk administered the oath of office to Board Member Kathryn Zajicek.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as presented and add or remove any items introduced by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2022 Regular Board meeting. This motion was unanimously carried.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATION SERVICES REPORT
The Assistant Superintendent for Educational Service’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership Report included:
► HFM Regional Administrators’ Retreat
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:
► Reorganization of Human Resource
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.
Abolish Position
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried to establish the following positions:
| POSITION | EFFECTIVE DATE | |
| 1. | Cook Manager #040546 | 08/31/2022 |
| 2. | 0.8 FTE School Food Service Director II #131508 | 08/31/2022 |
| 3. | 0.71 FTE Food Service Helper #131484 | 06/30/2022 |
Personnel Matters Unclassified
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan 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:
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
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
Temporary Appointments
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Certification | Salary/ Compensation |
| 1 | Colinas, Gail | Adult Educator/Case Manager | 1.0 | ALCE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | English 7-12, ACCE: Literacy & GED Preparation Instructor | Schedule D, Step 16 |
| 2 | Draus, Lauren | Adult Educator/Case Manager | 1.0 | ALCE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | ACCE: English Language Learning Instruction | Schedule C, Step 11 |
| 3 | Graff, Hillary | Adult Educator/Case Manager | 1.0 | ALCE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | ACCE: Assessment and Advisement Instructor | Schedule D, Step 5 |
| 4 | Ross, Shirley | Adult Educator/Case Manager | 1.0 | ALCE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | ACCE: Job Skills Training Instructor | Schedule B, Step 2 |
| 5 | Santamaria, Geovanny | Adult Educator/Case Manager | 1.0 | ALCE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | ACCE: English Language Learning Instruction | Schedule D, Step 6 |
| 6 | Snell, Tracie | Adult Educator/Case Manager | 1.0 | ALCE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | Social Studies 7-12, Business and Marketing | Schedule D, Step 4 |
| 7 | Davis, Thomas | CTE CCA Advisor | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 8 | Harper, Todd | CTE Culinary Arts Advisor | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 9 | Schuyler, Phillip | CTE Marketing/ Promotion | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 10 | England, Ryan | CTE Work Based Learning Advisor | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 11 | Garrison, Karen | CTE Yearbook Advisor | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 12 | Kakavelos, Charis | DASA | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 13 | Mahon, Sean | Employability Profile Advisor | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 14 | England, Ryan | National Technical Honor Society Advisor | Extracurricular Compensation | CTE | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | n/a | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
| 15 | Beatty, Michael | Substitute Interviewer | Pro Re Nata | Human Resources | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | School District Administrator, Permanent | $30.00/hour |
| 16 | Clapper, Ernest | Substitute Interviewer | Pro Re Nata | Human Resources | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | School Administrator/ Supervisor, Permanent | $30.00/hour |
| 17 | Pietro, Christine | Substitute Interviewer | Pro Re Nata | Human Resources | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | School District Administrator, Permanent | $30.00/hour |
| 18 | Santelli, Richard | Substitute Interviewer | Pro Re Nata | Human Resources | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | School District Administrator, Permanent | $30.00/hour |
| 19 | Sullivan, Katherine | Substitute Interviewer | Pro Re Nata | Human Resources | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | School District Administrator, Permanent | $30.00/hour |
| 20 | Blanchard, Julie | Mentor | Extracurricular Compensation | ISS | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | School Counselor, Permanent | Per Article 20 of the BOCES Teachers’ Association Contract |
Leave Replacements
None
Substitutes (Certified)
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Certification | Salary |
| 1 | Bowley, Roger | Substitute Teacher (Certified) | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES location | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | Nursery, Kindergarten & Grades 1-6, Physical Education, Social Studies, 7-12 | $150/day |
Substitutes (Uncertified)
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary |
| 1 | Betts, Jessica | Substitute Teacher (Uncertified) | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES locations | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | $95/day |
| 2 | Demitrascek Jr., Anthony | Substitute Teacher (Uncertified) | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES locations | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | $95/day |
| 3 | Hastings, Michael | Substitute Teacher (Uncertified) | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES locations | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | $95/day |
| 4 | Koniszewski, Thandekile | Substitute Teacher (Uncertified) | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES locations | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | $95/day |
| 5 | Betts, Jessica | Substitute Teacher Aide | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES locations | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | $13.70/hour |
| 6 | Bott, Carly | Substitute Teacher Aide | Pro Re Nata | All BOCES locations | 09/01/2022 | 06/30/2023 | $13.70/hour |
Leaves (Unpaid)
None
Leaves (FMLA)*
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Ross, Shirley | Adult Educator | ALCE | 9/1/2022-6/30/2023 (intermittent) |
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time
Resignations
| Item | Name | Position | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Baker, Elizabeth | Teacher – ELA | Special Education | 7/8/2022 |
| 2 | Bambara, Andrea | Teacher – General Special Education | Special Education | 8/10/2022 |
| 3 | VanNostrand, Brian | Teacher – Physical Education | Special Education | 6/30/2022 |
| 4 | Fazel, Katherine | Teacher – Math | PTECH | 8/15/2022 |
Layoffs
None
Recalls
None
Terminations
None
Retirements
None
Summer (Temporary) Appointments
| Item | Name | Service Area | Effort | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary/Rate |
| 1 | Alam, Stephanie | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 2 | Anadio, Crisan | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 3 | Anderson, Bridget | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 4 | Andrews, Michael | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 5 | Armstrong, Christine | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 6 | Baldizon, Arlene | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 7 | Barkevich, Sandra | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 8 | Brode, Jacob | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 9 | Brower, Sandy | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 10 | Brown, Mary | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 11 | Bruce, Tara | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 12 | Brunetto, Jill | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 13 | Caraco, Jon | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 14 | Carlini, Maryellen | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 15 | Cattucci, Katie | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 16 | Collie, Anna | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 17 | Cook, Deanna | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 18 | Dorr, Rachel | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 19 | Dragoon, Christina | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 20 | Eriksen, Andrea | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 21 | Farina, Michael | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 22 | Ficili, Anrew | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 23 | Fitzgerald, Suzanne | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 24 | Flynn, Laurajean | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 25 | Haas, Heather | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 26 | Hale, Amy | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 27 | Hammons, Carol Ann | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 28 | Hentnik, Lisa | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 29 | Hock, Cindy | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 30 | Howlan, Marisa | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 31 | Jiguere, Danielle | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 32 | Kirk, Colleen | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 33 | Kline, Virginia | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 34 | Kochan, Mary | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 35 | LaSalvia, Heather | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 36 | Lewis, Eric | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 37 | Loathman, Erin | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 38 | Long, James | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 39 | Lowerre, Catherine | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 40 | Lozier, Natalie | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 41 | Lyon, Brandon | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 42 | Mang, Kasey | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 43 | Marshall, Kristina | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 44 | Miles, Melissa | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 45 | Miseno, Kimberly | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 46 | Newkirk, Craig | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 47 | Newkirk, Rebecca | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 48 | Quinn, Karen | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 49 | Rohrs, Christian | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 50 | Rossi, Gabriella | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 51 | Ryan, Will | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 52 | Sacco, Katherine | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 53 | Saltis, Vanessa | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 54 | Sanders, Lorri | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 55 | Santiago, Lucas | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 56 | Savoie, Kristina | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 57 | Schell, Kristen | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 58 | Schell, Michael | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 59 | Schmidt, Daniella | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 60 | Schwab, Terri | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 61 | Silvernail, Debora | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 62 | Siragusa, Alison | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 63 | Smith, Catherine | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 64 | Somerville-Braun, Nathanael | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 65 | Stokna, Wendy | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 66 | Sunders, Lisa | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 67 | Swing, Allie | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 68 | Twardzik, Kayla | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 69 | Veitch, Lexi | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 70 | Wakefield, Dana | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 71 | Wilson, Adam | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 72 | Wright, Erick | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 73 | Young, Lee-Anna | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 74 | Zeh, Wendy | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/Hour |
| 75 | Autilio, Sheila | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 76 | Friddle, Maura | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 77 | Garcia, Morgan | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 78 | Glock, Deborah | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 79 | Huang, Ping | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 80 | Izzo, Karen | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 81 | Miller, Emily | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 82 | VanSlyke, Taylor | Regents Exam Proctor | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 83 | Romano, Danielle | Earth Science Regents Exam Lab Performance Test Administration | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 84 | Rossi, Gabriella | Earth Science Regents Exam Lab Performance Test Administration | Up to 30 Hours | Regional Summer School | 8/1/2022 | 8/19/2022 | $30/hour |
| 85 | Barkevich, Sandra* | Teacher | Up to 100 Hours | Curriculum Writing-PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | $25/hour |
| 86 | Denny, Kayleigh* | Teacher | Up to 100 Hours | Curriculum Writing-PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | $25/hour |
| 87 | Mang, Kasey* | Teacher | Up to 100 Hours | Curriculum Writing-PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | $25/hour |
| 88 | Schuyler, Rodney* | Teacher | Up to 100 Hours | Curriculum Writing-PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | $25/hour |
| 89 | Stark, Vanessa* | Teacher | Up to 100 Hours | Curriculum Writing-PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | $25/hour |
*Original Summer (Temporary) Appointment on 6/29/2022 amended to add additional summer hours or days.
Rescind Appointment – Instructional Personnel
| Item | Name | Position | Assignment | Effective Date | Previous Appointment Date |
| 1 | DeWald, Amanda | ENL Teacher 0.60 FTE | Itinerant – Instructional Support Services | 7/27/2022 | 5/25/2022 |
| 2 | Weaver, Deb | Teacher | Regional Summer School | 7/27/2022 | 6/29/2022 |
| 3 | King, Hillary | Instructional Coach – 1.0 FTE – 10 months + 30 days summer work | Instructional Support Services | 7/27/2022 | 6/29/2022 |
| 4 | King, Hillary | Instructional Coach – Summer Temporary Appointment – Daily Up to 30 Days | Instructional Support Services | 7/27/2022 | 6/29/2022 |
Change of Assignment – Instructional Personnel – Informational Only
| Item | Name | Position Title | Change Assignment From | Change Assignment To | Effective Date |
| 1 | Thombs, Mary Ann | Social Studies Teacher | Special Education – Gloversville High School | Adirondack Academy | 9/1/2022 |
Personnel Matters Classified
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried to accept the following Classified 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 classified personnel actions:
Non-Instructional Appointments: Permanent Status Serving Probation
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | Salary |
| 1 | Busch Jr., Alvin | School Bus Driver | 1.0 | Regional Transportation | 7/18/2022 | $21.43/hour |
Non-Instructional Appointments: Contingent Permanent
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | Salary |
| 1 | Koehler, Barbara | Senior Account Clerk | 1.0 | Business Office | 7/28/2022 | No change |
Provisional Appointments: Starting
| Item | Name | Position Title (Civil Service Title if different) | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | Salary |
| 1 | Miller, Jayette | Budget Analyst (Deputy Treasurer) | 1.0 | Business Office | 7/1/22 | $54,000 |
| 2 | Winton, Jennifer | Assistant Director of Human Resources (Senior Human Resources Specialist) | 1.0 | Human Resources | 7/1/22 | $70,000 |
| 3 | Siddon, Cortney | Human Resources/ Payroll Liaison (Human Resources Specialist) | 1.0 | Human Resources | 7/1/22 | $57,500 |
| 4 | Albertin, Emalee | Mail Courier (11 months) | 1.0 | IRC/SLS | 7/1/2022 | $26,972.72 |
| 5 | Snell, Nicole | Senior Typist | 1.0 | HR/Sub Services | 7/21/2022 | $30.838.39 |
Provisional Appointments – Ending
None
Substitute Appointments
None
Leaves (Unpaid)
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Fisher, Lorraine | Senior Typist | CTE | 7/11-7/15/2022 (5 days) |
| 2 | Malagisi, Cheyenna | Teacher Aide | ESYP | 7/15/2022 (1 day) |
| 3 | Papa, Mary | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 6/17/2022 (1 day) |
Leaves (FMLA)*
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Kline, Tiena | Human Resources Specialist | Human Resources | 6/3/2022-8/10/2022 |
*Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time
Leaves of Absence
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Miller, Jayette* | Senior Account Clerk | Business Office | 6/30/2022 |
| 2 | Siddon, Cortney* | Principal Account Clerk | Business Office | 6/30/2022 |
| 3 | Winton, Jennifer* | Secretary to the District Superintendent | Central Admin | 6/30/2022 |
*Employee encumbering above listed position title while occupying a provisional appointment to another title
Retirements
None
Terminations
None
Resignations
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Comstock, Dennis | School Bus Driver | Regional Transportation | 7/5/2022 |
| 2 | Miller, Jayette | Principal Account Clerk | Business Office | 6/30/2022 |
| 3 | Siddon, Cortney | Deputy Treasurer | Business Office | 6/30/2022 |
| 4 | Snell, Nicole | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 7/20/2022 |
Layoffs
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date |
| 1 | Buley, Tracey | Cook Manager (10 month) | Central Food Service | 8/31/2022 |
| 2 | Jackson, Victoria | Food Service Helper | Central Food Service | 6/30/2022 |
Reductions
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Reduced From | Reduced To | Effective Date |
| 1 | Sandford, Darla Ann | Food Service Director II | Central Food Service | 1.0 FTE | 0.20 FTE | 8/31/2022 |
Recalls
None
Change of Assignment – Information Only
None
Temporary Appointments
| Item | Name | Position Title | Effort | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary/Rate |
| 1 | Eaton, Christine | Secretary to the District Superintendent / Clerk of the Board | Additional Duties Stipend | Central Admin | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | $4,000 |
| 2 | Fuerst, Charlee | Teacher Aide | Up to 400 hours | ALCE | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | $16.63/hour |
| 3 | Santamaria, Sarah | Teacher Aide | Up to 40 hours | ALCE | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | $16.80/hour |
| 4 | Edwards, Linda | Casual Employee | Up to 30 hours per week | Business Office | 7/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | $40.00/hour |
| 5 | Roth, Susan | LPN Program Archivist | Up to 140 hours | CTE | 7/18/2022 | 12/31/2023 | $40.00/hour |
| 6 | Luft, Ronald | Medical Assisting Clinical Instructor | Up to 100 days | CTE | 9/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | $210.00/day |
| 7 | Schmidt, Joanne | Medical Assisting Clinical Instructor | Up to 185 days | CTE | 9/1/2022 | 6/30/2023 | $210.00/day |
Summer (Temporary) Appointments
| Item | Name | Position Title | Effort | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary/Rate |
| 1 | Hodge Jr., Donald | Summer Custodial Worker | Up to 39 days | Operations | 7/5/2022 | 8/26/2022 | $129.27/day |
| 2 | Stewart, Renee* | Nurse | Up to 100 hours | PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | Based on Per Diem Rate* |
| 3 | Morse, Adrianne* | Teacher Aide | Up to 15 days | PTECH | 7/1/22 | 8/31/22 | Based on Per Diem Rate* |
*Original appointment to summer work on 6/29/2022 amended to add additional summer hours or days.
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL ITEMS
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the following miscellaneous resolutions:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the July 27, 2022 Memorandum of Agreement by and Between Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties Board Of Cooperative Educational Services and The BOCES Teachers’ Association and authorizes the Board President and District Superintendent to execute said MOA (SY 22-23 #1)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the July 27, 2022 Memorandum of Agreement by and Between Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties Board Of Cooperative Educational Services and The School Related Professionals Unit and authorized the Board President and District Superintendent to execute said MOA (SY 22-23 #2)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the July 27, 2022 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 #3)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the July 27, 2022 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 #4)
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby approves the July 27, 2022 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 #5)
CLAIMS AUDITOR REPORT
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to approve the Claims Auditor Reports for the periods of June 1, 2022 through June 29, 2022. (SY 22-23 #6)
TREASURER’S REPORT
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period of May 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022. (SY 22-23 #7)
EXTRACLASS REPORT
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to approve the June 2022 Extraclass report as submitted. (SY 22-23 #8)
2021-2022 EXTRACLASS SUMMARY REPORT Information Only
The Board was given the 2021-2022 Extraclass Summary Report for information only.
ITEMS TO BE DECLARES SALVAGE
Carmen Caraco made a motion to approve the items for salvage listed on the Chief Financial Officer’s memorandum dated July 6, 2022. This motion was seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #9))
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CREDIT CARD SUMMARY
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to accept the District Superintendent’s Credit Card Summary for the period of April 1, 2022 through June 30, (SY 22-23 #10)
NEW ERA TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE QUOTE
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the HFM New Era Maintenance IPOSS agreement by and between HFM BOCES and New Era Technology to provide maintenance for the Avaya phone system from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #11)
2022-23 BUDGET AND REVENUE STATUS REPORT
John DeValve made a motion to approve the 2022-23 original budget as submitted by the Chief Financial Officer. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #12)
RFB RECOMMENDATIONS
Pursuant to the competitive bidding process, Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to accept the BOCES Cooperative Food Bids recommendations in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the BOCES Bid Numbers: 22-06RE, 22-07, 22-08, 22-09, 22-10, 22-11, 22-12, 22-13 as noted by memoranda from the Purchasing Official in the following areas:
RFB 22-06RE Milk – Skiff’s Dairy, 188 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095 (SY 22-23 #13, #13B)
RFB 22-07 Bread – Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., 67 East Main St, Nelliston, NY 13410 (SY 22-23 #14, #14B
RFB 22-08 Chemical Products – Driscoll Foods, 105 Quist Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 and Hill & Markes, 1997 State Highway 5S, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (SY 22-23 #15, 15B)
RFB 22-09 Paper Products – Driscoll Foods, 105 Quist Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 and Hill & Markes, 1997 State Highway 5S, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (SY 22-23 #16, #16B)
RFB 22-10 Ice Cream – Gillette Creamery, 47 Steve’s Lane, Gardiner, NY 12525 (SY 22-23 #17, #17B)
RFB 22-11 Groceries – Driscoll Foods, 105 Quist Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (SY 22-23 #18, #18B)
RFB 22-12 Meat & Dairy – Driscoll Foods, 105 Quist Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (SY 22-23 #19, #19B)
Information Only
RFB 22-06 – Milk – No vendor submission
RFB 22-13 Net Off Invoice – No vendor submission
REVISED RFB RECOMMENDATIONS
Pursuant to the competitive bidding process, Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by John DeValve to accept the revised RFB recommendation as noted by memorandum from the Purchasing Official in the following area. This motion was passed unanimously.
RFB 21-06 Paper Products – Hill and Markes, Inc. is no longer able to adhere to the pricing on eight items they submitted on RFB 21-06, recommend the Board accept the new pricing of the eight items effective as noted on the Purchasing Agent’s memo. (SY 22-23 #20)
UPS CUSTOMER AGREEMENT
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried to approve the following resolution awarding a contract for express courier, overnight and ground delivery logistics service to the United Parcel Service:
BE IT RESOLVED that, in accordance with the provisions of the General Municipal Law, the Board of Education of HFM BOCES hereby awards a contract for express courier, overnight and ground delivery logistic services to United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) for the period from July 27, 2022 to November 11, 2025 (with two additional one-year renewal options)through cooperative purchasing with Sourcewell and pursuant to Sourcewell Contract No. 090121-UPS on the basis that the award of the contract to UPS provides the best value to the BOCES for the detailed reasons and analysis performed by Sourcewell, including, among other things, an analysis and comparison of the contractor’s pricing; financial, industry and marketplace success; value added attributes; ability to warrant the work; and the comprehensiveness of the services offered.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the District Superintendent to execute the contract on behalf of the BOCES and to take such other actions as are necessary and appropriate to effectuate the contract. (SY 22-23 #21)
ADDENDUM to MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT
John DeValve made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Addendum to the Medical Director Services Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and St. Mary’s dated July 27, 2022. This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #22)
2022-23 ANNUAL LEASE APPROVAL
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to approve the 2022-23 Distance Learning and Annual Classroom leases as submitted in the aggregate amount of $483,354.00. (SY 22-23 #23)
OTHER BUSINESS POLICY #6007 – Second Reading and Adoption
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried to accept policy #6007 Telework as a second reading and adopt it. (SY 22-23 #24)
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE UPDATED DISTRICT (BOCES) WIDE SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN
Matt Sullivan made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution recognizing the public comment period for the updated District (BOCES) Wide School Safety Plan:
WHEREAS, the HFM BOCES Safety Committee periodically reviews and updates the District (BOCES)-Wide School Safety Plan and associated documents; and
WHEREAS, the HFM BOCES Safety Committee has proposed updates to the District (BOCES)-Wide School Safety Plan; and
WHEREAS, the regulations require a 30-day public comment period;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows by the Board of Education of Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Education Services;
Section 1. The Board of Education directs the proposed, updated District (BOCES)-Wide School Safety Plan to be posted on the BOCES website for a comment period of 30 days beginning August 1, 2022.
Section 2. These updates will be presented for final Board approval at a public hearing on August 31, 2022.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS NYSSBA Annual Convention
The Board Clerk requested that the Board members let her know if they were interested in attending the NYSSBA Annual Convention in October.
RURAL SCHOOLS
Matt Sullivan and Harry Brooks debriefed the Board about the Rural Schools conference that they attended at the beginning of July.
2022-2023 GOAL SETTING DISCUSSION
The District Superintendent discussed creating 2022-2023 Goals specifically designed to implement each HFM BOCES Core Belief statement.
FUTURE MEETINGS
August 31, 2022 – HFM BOCES Regular Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., HFM BOCES Conference Center
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before the Board, John DeValve made a motion at 6:53 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board
