July 9, 2020, minutes (reorganization meeting)

Reorganization Meeting

The Reorganization Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. in the Junior/ Senior High School Cafeteria by the District Clerk and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Administration of Oath of Office

At this time the District Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the following individuals:

  • Diann Fischer – Re-elected Board of Education Member
  • Scott Petucci- Re-elected Board of Education Member

Public Participation

No public comments were heard.

Election of Officers

President: Mr. Petucci nominated Mr. Crandall for the position of Board President. There were no other nominations for President.

On a motion made by Mr. Lewis seconded by Mr. Petucci, Mr. Crandall was elected as Board President. Motion carried 6:0.

Mr. Crandall was administered the Oath of Office by the District Clerk.

Vice President: Ms. Fischer nominated Ms. Gilbert for the position of Board of Education Vice President. There was no other nominations for Vice President.

On a motion made by Ms. Fischer seconded by Mr. Mihevc, Ms. Gilbert was elected as Vice President. Motion carried 6:0.

Ms. Gilbert was administered the Oath of Office by the District Clerk.

Approval of the Agenda

Mr. Petucci moved and Ms. Fischer seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda as submitted. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

Adoption of Board of Education Meeting Dates 2020-2021

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer seconded by Mr. Mihevc, the Board approved the 2020-2021 BOE meeting dates. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

Appointment of Officers

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Gilbert seconded by Ms. Bray, the Board approved the following Appointment of Officers for the 2020-2021 school year.  All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

  • District Clerk- Sherry Farrington
  • District Treasurer- Regina Frasier
  • Deputy Treasurer- Sherry Farrington
  • Claims Auditors- Sarah Beardsley and Cristina Chielli
  • Receiving Agent(s)- Brenda Spanfelner (HES) and Maria Ella Caiola (HHS)

Approved Appointments

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Mr. Petucci seconded by Ms. Fischer, the Board approved the following appointments for the 2020-2021 school year. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

  • District Physician- Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
  • Independent Auditor- Preusser, Raymond G. CPA, PC
  • School Attorney(s) – Hogan, Sarzynski, Lynch, DeWind & Gregory LLP.
  • Financial Advisor – Hodgson, Russ Attorneys
  • Insurance Advisor – Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
  • Bond Counsel – Hodgson and Russ, LLP.

Designation Appointments

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr Petucci, the Board approved the following Designation Appointments for the 2020-2021 school year. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

  • School Tax Collector – Town of Herkimer
  • Supervisors of Attendance and appointed designee(s):
    • Jr./Sr. High School : Principal Mary Tomaso/ Designee Zachary Abbe
    • Middle School: Principal Zachary Abbe/ Designee Mary Tomaso
    • Elementary: Principal Renee Vogt/ Designee Cristi Paragi
  • Dignity Act Coordinator:
    • Jr./ Sr. High School: Principal Mary Tomaso/ Designee Zachary Abbe
    • Middle School: Principal Zachary Abbe/ Designee Mary Tomaso
    • Elementary: Principal Renee Vogt/ Designee Cristi Paragi
  • Athletic Director – Cristi Pargai
  • Records Access Officer – Michelle Ploss
  • Records Management Officer – Michelle Ploss
  • Census Enumerator – Superintendent of Schools, Robert J. Miller
  • Chief Emergency Officer – Superintendent of Schools, Robert J. Miller
  • Herkimer County Insurance Designee to Board of Directors – Robert J. Miller , Designee to Board of Directors, and Regina Frasier, District’s Interim Designee
  • Herkimer County Workers Comp. Consortium Designee to Board of Directors – Regina Frasier, Designee to Board of Directors, and Robert J. Miller, District’s Interim Designee
  • Residency Officer – Superintendent of Schools, Robert J. Miller
  • Title IX Compliance Officer – Michelle Ploss
  • Section 504 Americans with Disabilities Act Officer – Michelle Ploss
  • Liaison for Homeless Children and Foster Care Coordinator – Michelle Ploss
  • Committee on Special Education:
    • Chairperson- Bethany Rickard
    • School Psychologist – Generic
    • School Physician – Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
    • Child’s Special Education Teacher – Generic
    • Child’s Regular Education Teacher – Generic
  • Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE):
    • School District Employee/ Chairperson – Bethany Rickard
    • Representative of the municipality of the child’s Residency – Generic
    • Professional who participates in the evaluation of the child- Generic
    • Child’s Teacher or appropriately certified teacher – Generic
    • Representative from Early Intervention Program – Generic
  • Asbestos (LEA) Designee XII- Dan Parker
  • Chemical Hygiene Officer(s) James McKernan, Robert Nasypany and Carrie Kane
  • Medicaid Claims Officer – Michelle Ploss
  • Incarcerated Youth Coordinator – Michelle Ploss
  • Interim 2-D Officer – Ryan Orilio

Designations

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Bray, the Board approved the following Designations for the 2020-2021 school year. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

  • Official Depositories – Adirondack Bank
  • Extra- Classroom Faculty Auditor – Zachary Abbe
  • Treasurer for Extra-Classroom Activities Account – Susan Steele
  • Official Newspaper – Times Telegram

Authorizations

Upon recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Mr. Petucci, seconded by Ms. Fischer, the Board approved the following authorizations.  All in favor; motion carried 7:0.

The Appointment of the Superintendent of Schools to serve as the following:

Certifier of Payroll: To approve the Superintendent of Schools to serve as Certifier of Payroll for the 2020-2021 school year, and as part of his regular duties.

Purchasing Agent: To approve the appointment of the Superintendent of Schools to serve as Purchasing Agent for the 2020-2021 school year, and as part of his regular duties.

School Calendar Adjustments: To authorize the Superintendent of Schools to adjust the school calendar; and to alter the instructional school calendar as needed.

 School Bus Lease Agreement: To authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign an annual School Bus Lease Agreement between the Herkimer Central School District and Birnie Bus Service, Inc. for the 2020-2021 school year.

Catholic Charities Agreement: To authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign an agreement for the 2020-2021 school year for a full-time Prevention Services Coordinator from the Herkimer Prevention Council to provide substance abuse prevention counseling, intervention and education services at the Herkimer Central School District beginning September 2020 and ending June 2021. The cost of services is $12,000.00.

Rural Schools Association Annual Membership: To authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign an annual membership effective July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021 not to exceed $1,000 for dues participation.

Title I & II Certification: To authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign and attest the status as of June 30, 2020, that all staff funded with Title I & II funds for the 2019- 2020 school year have met the definition of “highly qualified”.

Acceptance of Official Documents: To authorize Robert J. Miller, Clerk Pro-tem to accept service of official documents on behalf of the District in the absence of the District Clerk, as part of his regular duties.

Educational Official for Receipt of Court Notifications: To approve the Superintendent of Schools to be authorized to receive court notifications regarding students.

Attendance at Conferences, Workshops, and Conventions:  To approve the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve attendance at conferences, workshops, and conventions for the teachers, staff and Board of Education members, and that all those attending such conferences would be required to submit conference forms with expenses to the Superintendent.

Budget Transfers: To approve the Superintendent of Schools be given authorization to approve budget transfers of $5,000 or less and be given authorization to recommend budget transfers above that amount to the Board of Education for their formal approval at a public meeting.

Electronic Wire Transfers: To approve the Superintendent of Schools to be authorized to approve wire transfers outside the district up to 1 million, with the exception of payroll and debt service related transfers which may exceed $1 million.

Credit for Graduate Student, In-service, and Advanced Degrees: To approve the Superintendent of Schools to be authorized to certify credit for approved graduate study, in-service credit and advanced degrees in accordance with the agreement between the Herkimer Faculty Association and the Herkimer Central School District.

Temporary and Part-Time Employees: To approve the Superintendent of Schools to be authorized to appoint all temporary or part-time employees with the understanding that the Board of Education would be informed of the date of hire, position, rate of pay and estimated length of appointment at the next Board of Education meeting.

 Application for Grants in aid: To approve the Superintendent of School to be authorized to apply for State and Federal Grants as well as other grant proposals which will benefit the Herkimer Central School District.

The appointment of the President of the Board of Education to serve as the following:

 Change Orders:  To approve the President of the Board of Education to sign change orders, work directives and other changes to the work below the public bidding threshold of $35,000.

The appointment of the Vice President of the Board of Education to serve as the following:

Signing of Contracts: To authorize the Vice President of the Board of Education to sign contracts in the absences of the President of the Board of Education.

The appointment of District Treasurer and District Clerk to serve as the following:

Official Bank Signatories: To approve Regina Frasier and Sherry Farrington as Official Bank Signatories for the 2020-2021 school year, and to serve as part of their regular duties.

The appointment of District Treasurer to serve as the following:

Signing of Checks: To authorize Regina Frasier, District Treasurer, to sign checks on behalf of the District.

Petty Cash Accounts: To authorize that the following petty cash accounts be established for the 2019-2020 school year:

Building Amount Designee
Jr./Sr. High School $100.00 Zachary Abbe
Elementary School $100.00 Chelsea Owen
District Office $100.00 Sherry Farrington

Approval of Rates

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Lewis, the Board approved the following rates. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

  • Election Workers:
    • Inspectors- $17.50
    • Coordinators- According to the terms of the agreement with the Board of Elections
    • Voting Machines- Per User Agreement with Herkimer County Board of Elections
  • Substitute Teachers, Nurses and Support Staff:
    • Certified Teachers- $110/ per day
    • Uncertified Teachers- $90/per day
    • LTA’s- $12.50/ hr.
    • Registered Nurses- $20/ hr.
    • Licenses Practical Nurses: $15/ hr.
    • Typist: per NYS Minimum Wage
    • Maintenance: per NYS Minimum Wage
  • Travel Reimbursement:
    • Mileage Rate- Current IRS rate
    • Mileage between District Buildings (HES/HHS) 3.4 miles
  • Student Meal Rate:

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Herkimer Central School District hereby approves the meal prices for school lunch and breakfast for the 2019-2020 school year.

Breakfast $1.25
Lunch $2.75
Reduced Breakfast $.25
Reduced Lunch $.25

Consent Agenda

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Gilbert, and seconded by Ms. Bray the Board approved the following resolutions. All voted in favor; 7:0.

Review of required District Policies in Effect

The 2020-2021 policy revisions adopted by the Board of Education throughout the school year are available to the public on the district’s website. www.herkimercsd.org

Bonding under District Insurance

Recommended to designate the following individuals to be bonded under the district’s insurance policy.

  • School Business Manager
  • District Treasurer
  • District Clerk
  • District Tax Collector
  • Central Treasurer- Activity Funds
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Accountant
  • Claims Auditor
  • Blanket Bond for the District
  • Superintendent of Schools

Approved Standard Work Day

BE IT RESOLVED, the board of Education of the Herkimer CSD hereby approves the Standard Work Day as per attached NYS Local Retirement System Standard Work Day Form RS 2418 for the 2020-2021 school year.

Destruction of Ballots

BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Education Law Section 2034(6), the Board of Education of the Herkimer Central School District hereby approves and authorizes the destruction of ballots from the May 21, 2019, along with any previous election ballots and previous district votes retained on file.

End of the Re-organizational Meeting

Public recessed at 6:13 p.m.

Public reconvened at 6:15 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Ms. Fischer moved and Ms. Bray seconded a motion to formally approve the meeting agenda as submitted. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

Approval of the Minutes

Ms. Fischer moved Mr. Petucci seconded a motion to approve the regular BOE meeting minutes of Wednesday, June 17, 2020, as presented. All voted in favor motion carried 7:0.

Business Reports

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Mihevc, the BOE accepted receipt of the June Exception Report. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

RAN –Resolution

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, the following resolution was offered by Ms. Gilbert, and seconded by Ms. Fischer, to wit:

REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION, DATED JULY 9, 2020, OF THE HERKIMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, HERKIMER COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “DISTRICT”) DELEGATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT (THE “PRESIDENT”) (I) THE POWER TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES (“RANs”) OF THE DISTRICT IN ANTICIPATION OF THE COLLECTION BY THE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK STATE AID (AND/OR CERTAIN OTHER DESIGNATED REVENUES, OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS) FOR THE CURRENT (2020-2021) AND SUBSEQUENT (2021-2022) FISCAL YEARS OF THE DISTRICT, AND (II) THE POWER TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT, TERMS, FORM AND CONTENT OF SUCH RANs, AND TO SELL SUCH RANs IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Herkimer Central School District (the “District”) in the State of New York (the “State”), desires to delegate to the President of the Board (the “President”) (i) the power to authorize the issuance of revenue anticipation notes of the District, including renewals thereof (collectively, “RANs”) in anticipation of the collection by the District of State aid (and/or certain other designated revenues, other than real estate taxes or assessments) for the current (2020-2021) an. d subsequent (2021-2022) fiscal years of the District and (ii) the power to sell such RANs on behalf of the District, so that such RANs may be issued promptly in the event of an unexpected decrease or delay in the District’s receipt of  such anticipated revenues due to the impact and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or for any other reason;

NOW, THEREFORE,’BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows:

SECTION 1. The power to authorize the issuance and sale of RANs in anticipation of the collection of State aid (and/or certain other designated revenues, other than real estate taxes or assessments) to be received by the District for the current (2020-2021) and subsequent (2021-2022) fiscal years of the District is hereby delegated to the President, as the chief fiscal officer of the District.

SECTION 2. It is hereby determined that any RANs which may be issued by the District pursuant to this resolution for a particular fiscal year shall be issued during such fiscal year or during the two weeks prior to the commencement of such fiscal year, and otherwise in accordance with Section 25.00 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “LFL”).

SECTION 3. The full faith and credit of the District are hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged to the payment of principal of and interest on any RANs that may be issued pursuant to this resolution.

SECTION 4. The President is hereby further authorized to take such actions and execute such doc    authorized by this resolution as excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and to designate such RANs, if applicable, as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” in accordance with Section 265(b)(3) of the Code.

SECTION 5. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 25.00, 30.00, 39.00, 50.00, 56.00 and 60.00, inclusive, of the LFL, the power to prescribe the amounts, terms, form and contents of any RANs to be issued pursuant to this resolution, and to sell and deliver such RANs in accordance with the provisions of the LFL, is hereby delegated to the President, as the chief fiscal officer of the District. The President is hereby authorized to execute such RANs on behalf of the District, and the District Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the District to such RANs, and to attest such seal. The President is hereby authorized to deliver such RANs to the purchaser(s) thereof upon receipt in full of the purchase price thereof.

SECTION 6. The President is hereby directed to file with the Board, prior to the issuance of any RANs pursuant to the resolution, a certificate authorizing the issuance of such RANs and containing, in substance, at least the same statements and provisions as the Board would otherwise be required to incorporate herein pursuant to LFL Section 39.00. By way of illustration and not limitation, such certificate shall at least specify the amount of such RANs to be issued, the date of such RANs, the date such RANs are to mature, the rate or rates of interest to be borne by such RANs, the purchaser(s) of such RANs, the fiscal year in which the revenues against which the RANs are being issued are due and payable, and the amount of uncollected revenues against which such RANs are authorized to be issued. Such certificate shall also contain a statement to the effect that the powers of the President to sell, issue and deliver such RANs are in full force and effect and have not been modified, amended or revoked prior to the delivery of and payment for such RANs. If such RANs are to be issued in renewal of similar notes, such certificate shall also contain a statement that the date of maturity of such RANs shall not extend beyond the expiration of the second fiscal year succeeding the fiscal year in which such original notes were issued.

SECTION 7. In the absence or unavailability of the President, the Vice President of the Board is hereby authorized to exercise all of the powers that have been delegated to the President hereunder, and shall be bound by the same requirements that are applicable to the President hereunder.

SECTION 8. The District covenants, for the benefit of the holders of any RANs that may be issued hereunder, that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such RANs, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such RANs, or any other funds of the District, and will not make any use of any facilities that may be financed with the proceeds of such RANs, in a manner which would cause the interest on such RANs to become subject to federal income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or which would subject the District to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to such RANs, the proceeds thereof, or any facilities financed thereby if such action or omission would cause the interest on such RANs to become subject to federal income taxation under the Code or subject the District to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code.

SECTION 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows:

AYES:

  • Brian Crandall
  • Michele Gilbert
  • Brandee Bray
  • Diann Fischer
  • Richard Lewis Jr.
  • Robert Mihevc
  • Scott Petucci

All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0. [Material filed in the supplement packet dated 7/9/20]

TAN- Resolution

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, the following resolution was offered by Ms. Fischer, and seconded by, Mr. Petucci to wit:  

TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION DATED JULY 9, 2020. A RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HERKIMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, HERKIMER COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “DISTRICT”), THE POWER

(1) TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AND TO SELL TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE DISTRICT IN ANTICIPATION OF THE RECEIPT OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEARS OF THE DISTRICT COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND/OR JULY 1, 2021, (2) TO PRESCRIBE THE TERMS, FORM AND CONTENTS THEREOF AND (3) TO MAKE CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

 WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Herkimer Central School District (the “District”), in Herkimer County, New York (the “State”), desires to authorize, in advance, the issuance of tax anticipation notes of the District in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes to be levied for District purposes for the fiscal years of the District commencing July 1, 2020 and/or July 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, no portion of such real estate taxes to be received in either of such fiscal years has been collected as of the date hereof; and

WHEREAS, no tax anticipation notes have heretofore been authorized to be issued in anticipation of the collection of such real estate taxes by the District in such fiscal years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD AS FOLLOWS

SECTION 1. Tax anticipation notes of the Herkimer Central School District, in the County of Herkimer, New York (the “District”), and any notes in renewal thereof (collectively, the “Notes”), are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections 24.00 and 39.00 of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the “Law”). Such Notes are authorized to be issued in any amount up to the maximum amount permitted under the Law.

SECTION 2. The Notes shall be issued in anticipation of the collection of real estate taxes to be levied for school purposes for the fiscal years of the District commencing on July 1, 2020 and/or July 1, 2021, and the proceeds of the Notes shall be used only for the purposes for which such taxes are levied. The total anticipated amount of such taxes for each such fiscal year remains uncollected as of the date of adoption of this resolution.

SECTION 3. The Notes shall be issued in such amount(s), shall be dated, shall mature, shall be in such denominations and shall bear interest at such rate or rates per annum as may be determined at the time of the public or private sale of the Notes by the President of the Board, as the chief fiscal officer of the District (the “President”), in accordance with the provisions of the Law and Chapter 2 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations.

SECTION 4. Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 21.00, 24.00, 30.00, 39.00, 50.00. 56.00 and 60.00, inclusive, of the Law, the power to sell, issue and deliver, and to prescribe amount(s), terms, form and contents of the Notes  is  hereby  delegated  to  the  President.  The President  is hereby authorized  to execute  the Notes on behalf of the District,  and  the District Clerk  is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the District to the Notes  and  to  attest  such  seal.  The President is hereby authorized to deliver the Notes to the purchaser(s) thereof upon receipt in full of the purchase price thereof. Without in any way limiting the scope of the foregoing delegation of powers, the President, to the extent permitted by Section 58.00(f) of the Local Finance Law, is specifically authorized to accept bids for the Notes that are submitted in electronic format.

SECTION 5. The faith and credit of the District are hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the Notes as the same shall become due.

SECTION 6. The President is hereby directed to file with the Board a certificate or certificates reporting the amount of Notes issued, the date of the Notes, the date the Notes mature, the rate or rates of interest borne by the Notes, the purchaser(s) of the Notes and any other information or statements that may be required under the Law, and such certificate(s) shall contain a statement to the effect that the powers of the President to sell, issue and deliver the Notes are in full force and effect and have not been modified, amended or revoked prior to the delivery of and payment for the Notes.

SECTION 7. In the absence of the President, the Vice President of the Board is hereby authorized to exercise the powers that are delegated to the President in this resolution.

SECTION 8.The District covenants, for the benefit of the holders of the Notes, that it will not make any use of the proceeds of the Notes, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on the Notes, or any other funds of the District which would cause the interest on the Notes to become subject to federal income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or subject the District to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to the Notes or the proceeds thereof if such action or omission would cause the interest on the Notes to become subject to federal income taxation under the Code or subject the District to any penalties under Section 148 of the Code. The foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the defeasance of the Notes or any other provision hereof until the date which is 60 days after the final maturity date of the Notes (or any earlier prior redemption date thereof).

SECTION 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows:

AYES:

  • Brian Crandall
  • Michele Gilbert
  • Brandee Bray
  • Diann Fischer
  • Richard Lewis Jr.
  • Robert Mihevc
  • Scott Petucci

All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0. [Material filed in the supplement packet dated 7/9/2020]

2020/2021 Owner Architect Agreement

Upon recommendations of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Bray, seconded by Ms. Fischer, the BOE accepted the following resolution:

“BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education authorizes to continue Professional Services Agreement between owner and architect;

WHEREAS, the Board of Education authorizes the Herkimer Central School District (Owner) to continue professional services with King + King, Architects LLP (Architect) for the following Project 2020-2021 Capital Outlay Project.

All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0. [Material filed in the supplement packet dated 7-9-20]

Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Rehabilitation Services Agreement:

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Mr. Petucci, seconded by Ms. Fischer, the Board approved the following   resolution:

“BE IT RESOLVED, the Herkimer CSD has the need for an independent contractor to perform rehabilitation services set forth herein and enters into such an agreement with Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

WHEREAS, it is the Districts desire to enter into this agreement from July 7, 2020 thru August 17, 2020; per terms and conditions of the agreement”.   

Brief discussion followed. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0. [Material filed in the supplement packet dated 7-9-20].

Superintendent’s Reports

Administrative Reports

Ms. Vogt, Mr. Abbe and Ms. Tomaso reports were reviewed with the BOE. Brief discussions followed for each report.

Staffing Recommendations

Mr. Petucci moved and Mr. Lewis seconded a motion to table agenda item 4.b. Staffing Recommendations until after executive session.  All voted in favor, motion carried 7:0.

CSEA Tentative Agreement (Full-Time)

Upon recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, seconded by Mr. Mihevc, the BOE approved the following resolution:

“WHEREAS, the negotiating teams for the Herkimer CSD and  the Civil Service Employees  Association (CSEA) Full-Time Non-Teaching employees unit  executed a Tentative Agreement on June 12, 2020,  calling for a one-year successor collectively negotiated agreement to the one that expires on June 30, 2020; and

“WHEREAS, legislative approval is required by the Board of Education (BOE) in order to implement the funding of said Agreement;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOE hereby accepts the Tentative Agreement between the Herkimer CSD and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Full-Time Non-Teaching covering the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, and authorizes the funding of those monies necessary to implement the provision of the 2020-2021 collectively negotiated agreement; and, for the Superintendent of Schools to sign the contract on the Boards behalf.”

All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0. [Material filed in supplement packet dated 7-9-20]

CSEA Tentative Agreement (Part-Time)

Upon the recommendation from Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Fischer, and seconded by Mr. Lewis, BOE approved the following resolution:

“WHEREAS, the negotiating teams for the Herkimer CSD and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Part- Time Non-Teaching employees unit executed a Tentative Agreement on June 29, 2020 , calling for a one-year successor collectively negotiated agreement to the one that expires on June 30, 2020; and

“WHEREAS, legislative approval is required by the Board of Education (BOE) in order to implement the funding of said Agreement;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOE hereby accepts the Tentative Agreement between the Herkimer CSD and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Part-Time Non-Teaching covering the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, and authorizes the funding of those monies necessary to implement the provision of the 2020-2021 collectively negotiated agreement; and, for the Superintendent of Schools to sign the contract on the Boards behalf.”

All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0. [Material filed in the supplement packet dated 7-9-20]

Board of Education Reports

President Crandall and other Board members commented on how well Graduation went considering we had little to no time to prepare for it.  The parade of cars following the graduation ceremony was well received by the community.

Meeting Evaluation

Mr. Mihevc was tonight’s meeting evaluator.

On a motion made by Ms.Gilbert, seconded by Mr. Petucci the BOE entered into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation and negotiations as well as discussion of a particular personnel.  All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

Executive Session

The Board moved into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.

President Crandall declared the public meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m.

Mr. Petucci and Ms. Fischer seconded a motion to remove from the table, agenda item 4.b. Staffing Recommendations. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Miller, on a motion made by Ms. Gilbert and seconded by Ms. Bray, the BOE approved the following personnel actions:

Teaching Resignations

  • Name: Burdick, Megan
  • Position: Middle School Science Teacher
  • Effective Date: August 31, 2020
  • Name: Engell, Sara
  • Position:  4th Grade Special Education Teacher (HES)
  • Effective Date: June 18, 2020
  • Name: Harlander, Christy
  • Position:  Middle School Counselor (Long- Term Substitute)
  • Effective Date: July 31, 2020
  • Name: Lamanna, Sara
  • Position: Licensed Teaching Assistant (HES)
  • Effective Date: September 1, 2020

Non-Teaching Resignation

  • Name:  Beardsley, Sarah
  • Position: Internal Claims Auditor
  • Effective Date: October 1, 2020

Teaching Appointment

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.

  • Oliver, Hayley
  • Tenure Area(s): Secondary English and Special Education
  • Effective Date: September 1, 2020
  • Expiration Date of Probationary Appointment: August 31, 2024
  • Salary: Step 1 (per HFA contract)
  • *conditioned on certification

Summer School Teaching Appointment

  • Name: Brown, Melissa
  • Position: Classroom Teacher
  • Days Worked: 16 days
  • Salary: 1/200th of Step 15 of the HFA Contract

Adjournment

On a motion made by Mr. Lewis, and seconded by Ms. Bray, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 8:15 p.m. All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0.

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