The Special Board of Education Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Herkimer Jr/Sr High School Media Center by President Crandall and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.
President Crandall explained that 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 7:0.
Board of Education Reports:
Mr. Petucci moved, and Ms. Fischer seconded to approve the following Board resolution: “RESOLVED, that the Board of Education hereby approves the proposed agreement with Superintendent, accepts his resignation for purposes of retirement, and authorizes the President of the Board to sign any documents necessary to finalize the agreement.”
All voted in favor; motion carried 7:0
Ms. Gilbert moved, and Mr. Carney seconded a motion to move into Executive Session. 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 6:32 p.m. The Board exited Executive Session at 6:50 p.m.
Rescind of Resignation: The Superintendent reported that employee Paul Valasek, whose letter of resignation was accepted by the Board on November 17, 2021 and effective November 28, 2021, wishes to rescind such resignation.
On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Petucci, it is “RESOLVED, that the resignation of Paul Valasek is rescinded, and Donnelly is restored to the payroll and his position of teacher effective immediately.”
Motion carried 5:0:2
Adjournment:On a motion made by Mr. Carney, and seconded by Ms. Fischer, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 6:52 p.m. All voted in favor 7:0