The Special Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. at the Herkimer Jr/Sr High School Media Center and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
President Crandall explained the Board of Education welcomes public comment and community input at meetings. However, we caution that we are not authorized to engage in conversations pertaining to individual students, faculty, staff or administrators. Topics of this nature may only be discussed during executive session and must be coordinated with the Superintendent of Schools prior to a BOE meeting.
Public Comment:
The Board of Education heard no comments from the public.
Approval of the Agenda:
Ms. Gilbert moved, and Mr. Carney seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.
Approval of the Minutes:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Mr. Carney seconded a motion to formally approve the Board of Education Annual Reorganization/Regular Meeting minutes from Wednesday, July 7, 2021. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.
Business Reports:
Donation to School Resolution-Walmart Community Grant:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Mr. Lewis seconded to accept/approve the following Board resolution: “RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Herkimer Central School District, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, does hereby accept receipt of the Walmart Community Grant, to increase Revenue A2705 and to increase the Appropriation Code A2110 450H by $500.00 to benefit the Herkimer Central School District Community Closet, which will offer clothing, toiletries, food and school supplies for students in need.” All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08/03/2021)
2021-2022 BOCES Contract (AS-7):
Ms. Fischer moved and Mr. Petucci seconded to approve the following Board resolution: “BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOE does hereby authorize an Agreement between the Herkimer-Fulton- Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and the Herkimer Central School District; and WHEREAS, it is the Districts desire to enter into this Agreement and to authorize President Crandall to sign the agreement on behalf of the district. All voted favor; motion carried 6:0. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08/03/2021)
Fitness Center Equipment Lease Resolution:
Ms. Gilbert moved and Mr. Petucci seconded the following Board resolution: “BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Herkimer Central School District desires to enter into a 5-year contract with MACROLEASE Corporation for the purpose of leasing equipment for the districts fitness center. The Herkimer Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of a quotation from Advantage Sports & Fitness Inc.; and, THEREFORE, the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to sign on behalf of the Board to enter into the agreement.”
A brief discussion followed. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08/03/2021)
Superintendent Report:
Staffing Recommendations:
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Lewis, the BOE approved the following personnel actions as presented. Motion carried 6:0. (Material filed in the supplemental file dated 08/03/2021)
Non-Teaching Resignation:
Name: Rickard, Bethany
Position: CSE/CPSE Chairperson
Location: High School
Effective Date: July 26, 2021
Name: Doolittle, Tami
Position: 1:1 Aide
Location: St. Francis de Sales
Effective Date: July 30, 2021
Staffing Appointments:
NAME: Bishop, Courtney
TENURE AREA(s): School Counselor
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA : August 1, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: July 31, 2025
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: August 1, 2021
SALARY: Step 8 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
NAME: Brown, Sarah
TENURE AREA(s): Elementary Education
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 30, 2025
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2021
SALARY: Step 5 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
NAME: Klink, Kayla
TENURE AREA(s): School Social Worker
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 30, 2025
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2021
SALARY: Step 8 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
NAME: Poland, Dinah
TENURE AREA(s): Special Education
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA : September 1, 2021
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 30, 2025
To the extent required by the applicable provisions of Education Law Section 2509, 2573, 3213 and 3014, in order to be granted tenure, the classroom teacher or building principal shall have received composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Education Law 3012-d of either effective or highly effective in at least (3) of the four (4) preceding years. If the classroom teacher or building principal receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period, he or she shall not be eligible for tenure at that time. For purposes of this subdivision, classroom teacher and building principal mean a classroom teacher or building principal as such terms are defined in Sections 30-2.2 and 30-3.2 of the Part.
Effective: September 1, 2021
SALARY: Step 1 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
Teaching Appointment:
Name: Steele, Alan
Position: .5 Driver’s Education Teacher
Location: Jr./Sr. High School
Effective Date: September 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Salary: Step 11 (*) Pro- rated
(*) 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
LTA Appointments:
Name: Appley, Daniel
Position: Licensed Teaching Assistant (Pending NYS Certification & Fingerprint Clearance)
Effective Date: September 1, 2021
Salary: $25,000
(Probationary period from September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2025)
Name: Saunders, Amanda
Position:Licensed Teaching Assistant (Pending NYS Certification & Fingerprint Clearance)
Effective Date: September 1, 2021
Salary: $25,000
(Probationary period from September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2025)
Non-Teaching Appointment:
Name: Rosenberg-Hilts, Mackenzie
Position: Typist (Pending Fingerprint Clearance)
Location: Jr./Sr. High School
Effective Date:August 23, 2021
Salary: $16.75/hour
(Probationary period from August 23, 2021 – February 22, 2022)
Substitute Appointment:
Name: Ritzel, Russell
Position:Long-Term Substitute
Location: Jr./Sr. High School
Effective Date: September 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Salary: $207.50/day
Retired Substitute Appointment:
Name: Steele, Alan
Location: Jr./Sr. High School
Effective Date: September 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes
Retired Substitute Appointment (Continued):
Name: Walczak, Linda
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: August 3, 2021 – June 30, 2022, as needed
Salary: Based on Annual Payment Guidelines for Substitutes
Temporary Summer Appointments:
Name: Brown, Sarah
Position: Summer Curriculum Work
Effective Date: July 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
Salary: Per HFA Contract
Coaching Recommendations:
Fall 2021 Coaching Appointments*
Name: Appley, Daniel
Position:Varsity Football Assistant Coach
Name: Steele, Zachary
Position: Varsity Football Assistant Coach
Name: Luppino, Rocco
Position: Modified Football Head Coach
Name: Murphy, Cody
Position: Modified Football Assistant Coach
Salary Per HFA Contract, may be pro-rated as negotiated
* Conditioned upon a sufficient number of schools participating to merit a season with sufficient student participation to field a team
Fall 2021 Unpaid Coaching Appointments:
Aceto, Antonio – Varsity Football Unpaid Volunteer Assistant Coach
Hubbell, Eric – Varsity Football Unpaid Volunteer Assistant Coach
Scherer, Mitchell – Varsity Football Unpaid Volunteer Assistant Coach
Board of Education Reports:
Future Meeting Dates/Agenda Items:
The next scheduled regular BOE meeting will be on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Library Media Center. There will be Board of Education Workshop prior to that meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
There was a brief discussion about the construction project and what the state of the school will look like for the re-opening of school in September. There was also some concern in regards to notifying parents in a timely matter of our re-opening plan and procedures.
Meeting Evaluation:
Mr. Lewis, this evening’s meeting evaluator, presented his review of the August 3, 2021 Board of Education meeting.
Ms. Gilbert moved, and Mr. Petucci seconded a motion to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing particular personnel and negotiations. The Board may take action in public session after the Executive Session ends and the Board returns to public session. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.
Executive Session:
The Board moved into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m.
The Board exited Executive Session at 7:43 p.m.
Adjournment: