The Special Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. at the Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School Library Media Center by President Crandall and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Public Comment:
The Board of Education heard no comments from the public.
Approval of the Agenda:
Ms. Gilbert moved, and Mr. Lamanna seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0.
Superintendent’s Reports:
Staffing Recommendations:
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Carney, on a motion made by Ms. Gilbert, seconded by Ms. Fischer, the BOE approved the following personnel actions as presented. All voted in favor; motion carried 5:0:
Administrative Resignation:
Name: Abbe, Zachary
Position: Middle School Principal
Location: Jr./Sr. High School
Effective Date: June 30, 2023
Teaching Resignation:
Name: Becker, Jenna
Position: Licensed Teaching Assistant
Location: Elementary School
Effective Date: August 31, 2023
Name: Meyer, Chanel
Position: Spanish Teacher
Location: Jr./Sr. High School
Effective Date: June 30, 2023
Staffing Appointments:
NAME: Abbe, Zachary
TENURE AREA(s): Administrative Tenure Area of High School Principal
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: July 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: June 30, 2026
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 two (2) of the three (3) 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: July 1, 2023
SALARY: $116,000
NAME: Becker, Jenna
TENURE AREA(s): Childhood Education (1-6)
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
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 three (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, 2023
SALARY: Step 2 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
NAME: Holmes, Correne
TENURE AREA(s): Administrative Tenure Area of CSE/CPSE Chairperson
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: July 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: June 30, 2026
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 two (2) of the three (3) 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: July 1, 2023
SALARY: $115,000 (12 month)
NAME: Peters, Taylor
TENURE AREA(s): School Social Worker
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
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 three (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, 2023
SALARY: Step 5 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
NAME: Quimby, Jessica
TENURE AREA(s): Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) Childhood Education (1-6)
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2026
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 two (2) of the three (3) 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, 2023
SALARY: Step 5 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
NAME: Schneider, Joseph
TENURE AREA(s): Physical Education
DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROBATIONARY SERVICE IN EACH TENURE AREA: September 1, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT: August 31, 2027
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 three (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, 2023
SALARY: Step 1 2021-2025 Herkimer Faculty Association Contract
Substitute Appointment:
Name: Baker, Megan
Position: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $15.50/hour (Pending fingerprint clearance)
Name: Fenton, Emma
Position: Substitute Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $26.67/hour (Pending fingerprint clearance)
Name: Ruge, Jennifer
Position: Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: District Wide
Effective Date: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023, as needed
Salary: $15.50/hour (Pending fingerprint clearance)
Adjournment:
On a motion made by Ms. Gilbert and seconded by Mr. Lamanna, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 5:38 p.m. All voted in favor 5:0.
Susan L. Steele
District Clerk