BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties
Johnstown, NY 12095
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DATE
August 25, 2021
PLACE
HFM BOCES Board Room
KIND OF MEETING
Regular Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT
Harry Brooks, Carmen Caraco, Rebecca Cozzocrea, John DeValve, Jean LaPorta, Matt Sullivan and Kathryn Zajicek
OTHERS PRESENT
David Ziskin, District Superintendent; Lorraine Hohenforst, Deputy Superintendent; Jay DeTraglia, Assistant Superintendent; Kathi Lewis, School Business Official; Aaron Flynn, Human Resources Manager; Craig Clark, Communications Specialist; Donald Goebel, Computer Specialist; Dominick Baggetta, HFM BOCES Retiree; Stephen Tomlinson, Superintendent of Broadalbin-Perth; Dr. Patrick Michel, Retired HFM BOCES District Superintendent; Aaron Bochniak, Future HFM BOCES Assistant Superintendent; Sean Eversley-Bradwell, EB Consulting and Christine Eaton, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
President Brooks called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as presented and add any items introduced by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2021 Goal Setting and Special Meeting and the August 11, 2021 Special Board Meeting. This motion was carried unanimously.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The Deputy Superintendent’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership Report included:
► ELC Schools Grant
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The District Superintendent’s Partnership-Advocacy-Leadership report included:
► Recognizing Dr. Hohenforst – The following took a moment to recognize and honor Dr. Lorraine Hohenforst who dedicated over thirty-two years to HFM BOCES:
Dominick Baggetta, Stephen Tomlinson, Patrick Michel, and Harry Brooks.
► Reopening Standards
► 2021-22 Organizational Goals
Matt Sullivan made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to adopt the 2021-22 HFM BOCES Organizational Priority Levers as submitted by the District Superintendent. (SY 21-22 #53)
PERSONNEL ITEMS
Upon the District Superintendent’s recommendation, the following personnel items were presented to the Board for acceptance or approval. All new appointments are contingent upon receipt of Employment Eligibility Verification form.
Substitute Bus Driver and School Bus Attendant Rate Of Pay
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to increase the rates of pay for the following substitute positions:
Substitute Bus Driver: $20.00 per hour
Substitute School Bus Attendant: $13.25 per hour. (SY 21-22 #54)
Resignation
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to accept the following resignations:
Jacob Amidon, Position: Mathematics Teacher, Division: PTECH, Effective Date: 08/31/2021
Sara Bates, Position: School Psychologist, Division: Special Education (09/1/2014), Effective Date: 08/31/2021
Robert Brink, Position: Mail Courier to accept a Maintenance Mechanic position, Division: School Library System (09/29/2011), Effective Date: 09/05/2021
Jill Brunetto, Position: English Teacher, Division: ADK (09/8/2020), Effective Date: 09/24/2021
Tariyka Chaulk, Position: School Library Media Specialist, Division: School Library System Effective Date: (09/01/2018), 09/01/2021
Vanessa Cintron, Position: Bus Driver, Division: Regional Transportation (01/06/2020), Effective Date: 08/24/2021
Laurie Fallis, Position: Bus Driver, Division: Regional Transportation (09/28/2017), Effective Date: 08/26/2021
Annette Greco, Position: Adult Educator, Division: Adult Literacy and Corrections Education (09/01/2018), Effective Date: 08/25/2021
Scott Iovinella, Position: Teacher on Special Assignment, Division: Special Education (09/01/2019), Effective Date: 08/31/2021
Heather LaSalvia, Social Studies Teacher, Special Education (11/13/2017), Effective Date: 08/31/21
Mark Reynders, Physical Education and Health Teacher, Special Education (09/01/2017), Effective Date: 08/24/2021
Antoinette Walters, School Bus Attendant, Regional Transportation (09/28/2017), Effective Date: 08/30/2021
(SY 21-22 #55, #56, #57, #58, #59, #60, #61, #62, #63, #64, #65, #66)
Unpaid Leave Of Absence
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the following unpaid leave of absence:
1. Andrea Bambara, Position: Special Education Teacher, Division: Special Education (09/01/2019), Effective Date: Extending her existing unpaid LOA through 06/30/2022
(SY 21-22 #67)
Establish Positions
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to establish the following positions:
1. POSITION: Maintenance Mechanic, PROGRAM/LOCATION: Operations, EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/06/2021
2. POSITION: Administrative Coordinator for COVID Testing and Reporting Central PROGRAM/LOCATION: Administration, EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/03/2021
Appointments Certified Teachers
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to appoint
the following certified teachers:
a. Name: Brian VanNostrand, Appointment Type: Probationary, Title: Physical Education, Tenure Area: Physical Education and Recreation, Salary: $48,548.00 – pending contract negotiations, Effective Date: 09/01/2021-08/31/2024, Department: Special Education, FTE: 1.0, Certification: Physical Education – Professional
(SY 21-22 #68)
Appointments Certified Teachers Part-Time and/or Temporary
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to appoint the following part-time and/or certified teachers:
a. Name: Tracie Snell, Appointment Type: Temporary, Title: Adult Educator, Tenure Area: N/A, Salary: $45,355.00 – pending contract negotiations, Effective Date: 09/01/2021 – 06/30/2022, Department: Adult Literacy and Corrections Education, FTE: 1.0, Certification, Social Studies 7-12 – Professional and Business and Marketing – Professional
(SY 21-22 #69)
Appointments Certified Related Services Personnel
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to appoint the following certified related services personnel:
a. Name: Sarah Bailey, Appointment Type: Probationary, Title: Speech Therapist, Tenure Area: Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Salary: $48,952.00 – pending contract negotiations, Effective Date: 09/01/2021-08/31/2025, Department: Special Education, FTE: 1.0, Certification: Speech and Language Disabilities – Initial
(SY 21-22 #70)
Appointments – Civil Service
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the following Civil Service appointments:
a. Name: Robert Brink, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Maintenance Mechanic, Probationary Term: 09/06/2021-09/05/2022, Salary: $46,143.45, pro-rated to $37,876.12, FTE: 1.0, Department: Operations
b. Name: Kassidy Cook, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Registered Professional Nurse (School), Probationary Term: 09/20/2021-09/19/2022, Salary: $43,058.00, pro-rated to $40,689.81 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
c. Name: Michela Francisco, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Teacher Aide, Probationary Term: 09/01/2021-08/31/2022, Salary: $17,798.00 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
d. Name: Taylor Graham, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Teacher Aide, Effective: 09/01/2021-08/31/2022, Salary: $17,798.00 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
e. Name: Alyssa Hadcock, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Teacher Aide, Probationary Term: 09/01/21-08/31/22, Salary: $17,798.00 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
f. Name: Zoe Hill, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Teacher Aide, Probationary Term: 09/01/21-08/31/22, Salary: $17,798.00 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
g. Name: Eric Scalise, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Teacher Aide, Probationary Term: 09/01/21-08/31/22, Salary: $17,798.00 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
h. Name: Gertrude Wilson, Appointment Type: Probationary, CS Title: Teacher Aide, Probationary Term: 09/01/21-08/31/22, Salary: $17,798.00 – pending contract negotiations, FTE: 1.0, Department: Special Education
(SY 21-22 #71, #72, #73, #74, #75, #76, #78)
All Other Appointments
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the following all other appointments:
a. Recommend the Board approve the appointments of the substitutes listed below, with effective dates as noted. Employees are not eligible for benefits (health, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance).
Teacher – effective 8/26/21
Jenna Salvagni
Teacher Aide – effective 08/26/21
William Sartin
School Monitor– effective 08/26/21
Nicole Anadio
Margaret Button
Mary Cassaro
Joseph Cirillo
Carol Darling
Lori Dockerty
Deja Donde
Deborah Duma
Jessica Eckerson
Ashley Edwards
John Edwards
Kathleen Egan
Beverly Feehan
John Gilston
Rose Goho
Barney Hayes
Camile Hyacinthe
Claudia Insogna
Kenneth Jackson
Jennifer King
Joshua Licciardo
Peggy Pitcher
Nita Preddice
Sara Radliff
Jenna Salvagni
Diane Savage
Gale Smith
Lindsay Therrien
Gabrielle VanValkenburgh
Amanda Wilmot
Rosemary Gilston
William Sartin
School Bus Attendants– effective 08/26/21
Edrie Murphy
Deborah Bramer
Bus Driver – effective 08/26/21
Mark Bramer
(SY 21-22 #79, #80)
b. Appoint the following PTECH staff members to work up to 4 summer days at her daily rate from 8/26/2021-08/31/2021:
Valene Fayette
(SY 21-22 #81)
c. Appoint the following PTECH staff members to work 10 days as a teacher at her daily rate between 07/01/2021 and 8/31/2021:
Kasey Mang
(SY 21-22 #81)
d. Approve the following PTECH staff member to work up to 65 hours for curriculum writing and professional development at a rate of $25.00 per hour from 07/01/2021-06/30/2022:
Lisa Gargulio
(SY 21-22 #81)
e. Appoint the following Food Service Helper to work additional hours at her current hourly rate of pay from 09/20/2021-11/12/2021:
Robin Luck – Up to 64 additional hours
(SY 21-22 #82)
Amended Appointment
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to amend the following appointment:
O’Malley, R.
O’Malley, Riley – Administrative Coordinator with Career and Technical Education, amending his temporary appointment to a four-year probationary appointment effective July 27, 2020 through July 26, 2024. Tenure Area: Administrative Coordinator, Career and Technical Education. Salary remains the same. (SY 21-22 #83)
Miscellaneous Personnel Items
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to approve the following miscellaneous personnel items:
Memorandum of Agreement by and between Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Hamilton-Fulton and Montgomery counties and BOCES Teachers’ Association Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES. (SY 21-22 #84)
Deputy Superintendent Contract Amendment (SY 21-22 #85)
Information Only
Fayette, Valene – will transfer from the Special Education division to PTECH as a Teacher Aide at the same salary effective August 26, 2021. (SY 21-22 #81)
BREAK
The Board took a break at 5:56 p.m.
RESUMED MEETING
The Board resumed the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
BOARS OF EDUCATION WORKSHOP
The Board worked with Dr. Sean Eversley-Bradwell from EB Consulting to discuss the HFM BOCES vision statement and core beliefs.
CLAIMS AUDITOR REPORT
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Kathryn Zajicek, and unanimously carried to approve the Claims Auditor Report for the period of July 7, 2021 through July 26, 2021. (SY 21-22 #86)
EXTRACLASS REPORT
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion to approve the June 2021 Extraclass Report as submitted. This motion was seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried. (SY 21-22 #87)
2020-2021 EXTRACLASS REPORT SUMMARY – (Information Only)
A Copy of the 2020-2021 Extraclass Report Summary was shared with the Board for information only. (SY 21-22 #88)
GRANT
John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to accept the following grant funds and authorize their suitable appropriation and expenditure, pursuant to State Education Department and/or local approvals:
School Library System – $137,760 (SY 21-22 #89)
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES – AGREEMENT RONALD LEGRAND
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion, seconded by – Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Independent Contractor Services Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Ronald LeGrand to provide sign language interpretive services remotely or in person effective August 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (SY 21-22 #90)
SCHOOL LUNCH – POINT Of SALE CHANGE ACCOUNT
Jean LaPorta made a motion to issue Darla Sandford a check in the amount of $50.00 to be used for point of sale drawer change for the programs located at Knox School. This motion was seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried. (SY 21-22 #91)
AGREEMENT – HEALTH RESEARCH, Inc.
Matt Sullivan made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Health Research, Inc. (SY 21-22 #92)
EB CONSULTING AGREEMENT
John DeValve made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Eversley Bradwell Consulting effective July 13, 2021 through August 31, 2021. This motion was seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried. (SY 21-22 #93)
FCAA ECS VENDOR CONTRACT
John DeValve made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Vendor Contract by and between Fulmont CAA ECS and HFM BOCES to provide meals and snacks effective September 8, 2021 through June 30, 2022. This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried. (SY 21-22 #94)
RFP RECOMMENDATIONS
Pursuant to competitive bidding process, Matt Sullivan made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to accept the RFB recommendations as noted by memoranda from the Purchasing Official in the following areas:
RFP 21-12RE Medical Director Services – St. Mary’s Healthcare, 427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010. (SY 21-22 #95, #95B)
RFP 22-01 Telehealth Equipment and Services – Mobile Telehealth LLC, 40 La Riviere Drive, Suite 140, Buffalo, NY 12402. (SY 21-22 #96, #96B)
RFP 22-03 Medical Waste Services – Stericycle, Inc., 2355 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL 60015. (SY 21-22 #97, #97B)
TELEMEDICINE PROGRAM AGREEMENT
Kathryn Zajicek made a motion to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Telemedicine Program Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Mobile TELEMED, LLC., to provide telehealth visits to participating HFM BOCES component school districts effective September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. This motion was seconded by Rebecca Cozzocrea and unanimously carried. (SY 21-22 #98)
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT – STERICYCLE
Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to authorize the District Superintendent to execute the Master Service Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Stericycle, Inc., to dispose of medical waste effective September 1, 2021. (SY 21-22 #99)
HFM BOCES DISTRICT- WIDE SAFETY PLAN UPDATED JULY 2021
John DeValve made a motion to accept the updated HFM BOCES District-Wide School Safety Plan. This motion was seconded by Kathryn Zajicek and unanimously carried. (SY 21-22 #100)
FUTURE MEETINGS
September 29, 2021 – HFM BOCES Regular Board Meeting, 5:00 6.m., HFM BOCES Board Room
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to come before the Board, John DeValve made a motion at 7:34 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Matt Sullivan and unanimously carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board
