BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties
Johnstown, NY 12095
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DATE
March 29, 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, HR Director; Donald Goebel, Computer Service Specialist with Neric and Christine Eaton, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Harry Brooks called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by John DeValve 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.
AMEND AGENDA
John DeValve made a motion to add an executive session to the agenda before agenda item number 11 Personnel. This motion was seconded by Jean Laporta and unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek to approve the minutes of the February 15, 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:
► ADK Hosting of FEH BOCES
► Ulster BOCES and Indiana Schools Visitation to PTECH
► CTE Symposium
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The District Superintendent’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership report included:
► State Updates
► Annual Meeting Presentation
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 February 1, 2023 through February 28, 2023. (SY 22-23 #138)
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 January 1, 2023 through January 31, 2023. (SY 22-23 #139)
EXTRACLASS REPORTS
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the February 2023 Extraclass report as submitted. (SY 22-23 #140)
ITEMS TO BE DECLARED SALVAGE
John DeValve made a motion to approve the items for salvage as listed on the Chief Financial Officer’s memorandum dated March 8, 2023. This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #141)
SREB CONTRACT ADK
John DeValve made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the contract by and between HFM BOCES and The Southern Regional Education Board/Schools That Work effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for support implementing the Making Schools Work improvement design and implement key aspects of the design that give teachers ownership of the improvement effort. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried. (SY 22-13 #142)
GRANTS
Rebecca Cozzocrea made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried to accept the following grant funds, and authorize their suitable appropriation and expenditure, pursuant to State Education Department and/or local approvals:
NYSED – American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth Part 1 (revised) – $13,281.00 (SY 22-23 #143) Stewart’s Holiday Match Grant – $500.00 (SY 22-23 #144)
SAFE FLEET PROPOSAL
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the proposal by and between HFM BOCES and Safe Fleet to provide parts and an on-site technician service for school bus cameras for two days by June 30, 2023. (SY 22-23 #145)
INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
Jean LaPorta made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent and Board President to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Coxsackie-Athens Central School District to provide services related to labor relations to HFM BOCES effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried. (SY 22-23 #146)
BOARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS FUTURE MEETINGS
Mrs. LaPorta and Ms. Zajicek volunteered to work on the Service Member Award committee. April 5, 2023 – HFM BOCES Annual Meeting – 6:00 p.m., HFM BOCES Conference Center April 26, 2023 – HFM BOCES Regula Board Meeting, Annual Election and Admin Budget Vote – 5:00 p.m., HFM BOCES Board Room.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:01 p.m. John DeValve made a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters that may lead to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person (or alternatively corporation. This motion was seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carrier.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
At 6:54 p.m. Jean LaPorta made a motion to return to open session. This motion was seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried.
ADDITION TO AGENDA
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously agreed to add the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Tiena Kline, Human Resources Special effective April 1, 2023 to Item 11.B. Classified Personnel Matters.
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 – Kathy Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to accept the following Unclassified Personnel Matters:
| A. | Probationary Appointments: | ||||||||||
| Upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby appoint the individual(s) listed below to a probationary appointment in the indicated tenure area contingent upon their successful completion of the probationary term and having received composite or overall APPR ratings of either “Effective” or “Highly Effective” in at least three of the four preceding years and a rating higher than ineffective. | |||||||||||
| NONE | |||||||||||
| B. | Tenure Appointments: | ||||||||||
| Upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent, the Board of Education hereby tentatively grants the following instructional employee(s) tenure in the indicated tenure area contingent upon successful completion of the probationary term. | |||||||||||
| NONE | |||||||||||
| C. | Temporary Appointments | ||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Certification | Salary | |||
| 1 | Frank, Jeffrey | Mentor | Stipend | Special Education BTA Member | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | School Psychologist Permanent | $1,500* | |||
| *Stipend paid at conclusion of 2022-23 school year, contingent upon mentees completion of mentoring requirements | |||||||||||
| D. | Leave Replacements | ||||||||||
| NONE | |||||||||||
| E. | Substitutes (Certified) | ||||||||||
| NONE | |||||||||||
| F. | Substitutes (Uncertified) | ||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary | ||||
| 1 | Bates, Chelsi | Substitute Teacher, Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per diem* | ||||
| 2 | DeAnda, Amanda | Substitute Teacher, Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per diem* | ||||
| 3 | Delorenzo-Bochenek, Kayla | Substitute Teacher, Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per diem* | ||||
| 4 | Malinoski, Christina | Substitute Teacher, Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per diem* | ||||
| 5 | More, Christian | Substitute Teacher, Uncertified | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 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 | 3/15/2023, 3/20/2023, 3/22/2023 | |||||||
| 2 | LaFountain, Miranda | Teacher | Special Education | 3/3/2023, 3/15/2023, 3/16/2023 | |||||||
| 3 | McLaughlin, Andrea | Teacher | Special Education | 3/7/2023, 3/8/2023, 3/20/2023 (1/2 day) | |||||||
| 4 | Ross, Shirley | Teacher | ALCE | 3/15/2023 | |||||||
| Leaves (FMLA)* | |||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Date(s) | |||||||
| 1 | Somerville-Braun, Nathanael** | Teacher | PTECH | 3/7/2023 – 4/6/2023 | |||||||
| *Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time | |||||||||||
| **Original resolution approving leave on 1/25/2023 amended to change dates | |||||||||||
| H. | Resignations | ||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Date(s) | |||||||
| 1 | Graff, Hillary | Teacher | ALCE | 5/31/2023 | |||||||
| 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 – Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea 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: |
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| A. | Non-Instructional Appointments: Permanent Status Serving Probation | ||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Probationary Appointment Start Date | Probationary Appointment End Date | Salary | ||||
| 1 | DePasquale, Richard | Health & Safety Officer | 0.4 | Health, Safety & Risk Management | 3/3/2023 | 5/31/2023 | No change | ||||
| 2 | Kirby-Barnes, Jessica | Health & Safety Supervisor | 1.0 | Health, Safety & Risk Management | 3/3/2023 | 5/31/2023 | No change | ||||
| 3 | DeFrancis, Robin | School Bus Attendant | 1.0 | Regional Transportation | 3/13/2023 | 3/12/2024 | $15.53/hour | ||||
| 4 | Russell, Richard | School Monitor | 1.0 | Operations | 3/13/2023 | 3/12/2024 | $21,006.98 (prorated) + 20 summer days (at per diem rate) | ||||
| 5 | Hogabone, Kayla | Teacher Aide | 1.0 | ALCE | 4/14/2023 | 4/13/2024 | $21,834.05 (prorated) | ||||
| 6 | Siddon, Cortney | Human Resources / Payroll Liaison (Human Resources Specialist) | 1.0 | Central Administration (HR & Business Office) | 3/30/2023 | 6/22/2023 | No change | ||||
| B. | Non-Instructional Appointments: Contingent Permanent | ||||||||||
| NONE | |||||||||||
| C. | Provisional Appointments: Starting | |||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Provisional Appointment Start Date | Salary | ||||
| 1 | Allen (Palmateer), Ashley | Senior Typist | 1.0 | Special Education | 4/14/2023 | No change | ||||
| 2 | Snell, Nicole | Senior Typist | 1.0 | Substitute Services | 4/14/2023 | No change | ||||
| Provisional Appointments: Ending | ||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Provisional Appointment End Date | |||||
| 1 | Allen (Palmateer), Ashley | Senior Typist | 1.0 | Special Education | 4/13/2023 | |||||
| 2 | DePasquale, Richard | Health & Safety Officer | 0.4 | Health, Safety & Risk Management | 3/2/2023 | |||||
| 3 | Kirby-Barnes, Jessica | Health & Safety Supervisor | 1.0 | Health, Safety & Risk Management | 3/2/2023 | |||||
| 4 | Snell, Nicole | Senior Typist | 1.0 | Substitute Services | 4/13/2023 | |||||
| 5 | Siddon, Cortney | Human Resources / Payroll Liaison (Human Resources Specialist) | 1.0 | Central Administration (HR & Business Office) | 3/29/2023 | |||||
| D. | Substitute Appointments | |||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | FTE | Assignment | Start Date | End Date | Salary | |||
| 1 | DeAnda, Amanda | Substitute School Monitor | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per hour* | |||
| 2 | Malinoski, Christina | Substitute School Monitor | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per hour* | |||
| 3 | Iler, Renee | Substitute School Nurse (RN) | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per diem* | |||
| 4 | DeAnda, Amanda | Substitute Teacher Aide | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per hour* | |||
| 5 | Malinoski, Christina | Substitute Teacher Aide | Pro Re Nata | Any BOCES Location, as needed | 3/30/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Per hour* | |||
| *Hourly or per diem substitute rate as established by the Board of Education | ||||||||||
| E. | Leaves (Unpaid) | |||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||
| 1 | Brownell, Destiny | Bus Driver | Regional Transportation | 2/13/2023, 2/14/2023, 2/15/2023, 2/16/2023, 2/17/2023, 3/9/2023, 3/15/2023, 3/16/2023 | ||||||
| 2 | Denero, Richard | Bus Driver | Regional Transportation | 2/10/2023 (1/2 day), 2/27/2023, 3/1/2023, 3/2/2023, 3/3/2023, 3/10/2023 |
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| 3 | Houghton, Alyssa | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 2/9/2023, 2/14/2023, 2/17/2023, 3/9/2023, 3/16/2023 (all 1/2 days) |
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| 4 | Kadle, Taria | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 2/6/2023, 2/7/2023, 2/9/2023, 2/10/2023, 2/14/2023, 2/15/2023, 2/16/2023, 2/17/2023, 3/2/2023, 3/3/2023, 3/6/2023, 3/7/2023, 3/8/2023, 3/9/2023, 3/10/2023, 3/16/2023 | ||||||
| 5 | Vogel, Kayla | School Bus Attendant | Regional Transportation | 2/9/2023 (1/2 day) |
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| 6 | Brownell, Karyl | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 3/15/2023, 3/16/2023, 3/17/2023, 3/20/2023, 3/21/2023, 3/22/2023 | ||||||
| 7 | Manzer, Kerry | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 3/20/2023 | ||||||
| Leaves (FMLA)* | ||||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date(s) | ||||||
| 1 | Wemple, Amanda | Registered Professional Nurse (School) | Special Education | 3/6/2023 – 3/5/2024 (intermittent) | ||||||
| *Time off constitutes use of employee’s leave accruals and, once exhausted, unpaid leave time | ||||||||||
| F. | Retirements | |||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||
| 1 | Kline, Tiena | Human Resources Specialist | Human Resources | 4/1/2023 | ||||||
| G. | Terminations | |||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
| H. | Resignations | |||||||||
| Item | Name | Position Title | Assignment | Effective Date | ||||||
| 1 | Hogabone, Kayla | Senior Typist | ALCE | 4/13/2023 | ||||||
| 2 | Millard, Katherine | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 3/23/2023 | ||||||
| 3 | Papa, Mary | Teacher Aide | Special Education | 2/17/2023 | ||||||
| 4 | Siddon, Cortney* | Principal Account Clerk (BOCES) | Business Office | 3/29/2023 | ||||||
| *Resignation constitutes the end of a Leave of Absence for this employee from this position title that was originally approved on 6/30/2021 | ||||||||||
| I. | Layoffs | |||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
| Reductions | ||||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
| J. | Recalls | |||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
| K. | Change of Assignment – Information Only | |||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
| L. | Temporary Appointments | |||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
| M. | Summer (Temporary Appointments) | |||||||||
| NONE | ||||||||||
Abolish Positions – Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to abolish the following positions:
| Position | Effective Date |
| Bus Driver/Custodial Worker #989902 | 3/29/2023 |
| Custodian #080924 | 3/29/2023 |
| Physical Therapist (BOCES) (.4 FTE) #131830 | 3/29/2023 |
| Physical Therapist (BOCES) #131605 | 3/29/2023 |
| Registered Professional Nurse (School) #131716 | 3/29/2023 |
| Registered Professional Nurse (School) #010228 | 3/29/2023 |
| Senior Typist #131893 | 3/29/2023 |
| Teacher Aide (Hourly) #131744 | 3/29/2023 |
Miscellaneous Personnel Items
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the Memorandum of Agreements listed below:
Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES and the School Related Professionals Unit. (SY 22-23 #147)
Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES and the BOCES Teachers’ Association. (SY 22-23 #148)
Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES and the OT/PT Bargaining Unit. (SY 22-23 #149)
Settlement Agreements
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Employee No: 00146 and Employee No: 01957. (SY 22-23 #150, #151)
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before the Board, John DeValve made a motion at 6:56 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board
