The Special Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Crandall and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
This meeting was open to the public, but in accordance with current regulations, attendance will be virtual only. The public may view the meeting live via a web link on the district’s website, www.herkimercsd.org. A recording and transcript from the meeting will also be made available following the meeting.
President Crandall explained due to the current circumstances in our community regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, our Board of Education meetings are being conducted virtually. Because of this, members of the public who wished to submit a comment for the Board of Education meeting had the opportunity to email cczerwinski@herkimercsd.org prior to the meeting. President Crandall also 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. Fischer moved, and Mr. Lewis seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0.
Business Reports:
New General Fund Savings Account Resolution
I am seeking formal approval of the following resolution:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Ms. Gilbert seconded to accept/approve the following Board resolution:
“RESOLVED, the Board of Education of the Herkimer Central School District does hereby authorize the District Treasurer to open an additional General Fund savings account with Adirondack Bank for the purpose of accepting incoming wires for various district needs”.
All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0.
Superintendent Report:
Ms. Fischer moved, and Mr. Lewis seconded a motion to discuss the amended high risk sports safety plan. A discussion followed. Motion carried 5:0.
Meeting Evaluation
Ms. Gilbert, this evening’s meeting evaluator, presented her review of the March 25, 2021, Board of Education meeting.
Ms. Gilbert moved, and Ms. Fischer seconded a motion to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the promotion/retention of particular person. 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 5:0.
Executive Session
The Board moved into Executive Session at 6:13 p.m.
Ms. Gilbert exited executive session at 6:22 p.m.
The Board exited Executive Session at 6:36 p.m.
Adjournment:
On a motion made by Ms. Fischer, and seconded by Mr. Lewis, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 6:38 p.m. All voted in favor 4:0.