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August 29, 2018 Board of Education Minutes

BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Counties
Johnstown, NY 12095

DATE

August 29, 2018

PLACE

Central Administration Board Room

KIND OF MEETING

Regular Monthly

MEMBERS PRESENT

James Beirlein, Harry Brooks, Carmen Carcaco, John DeValve, Joanne Freeman, Jean LaPorta and Allan Turnbull

OTHERS PRESENT

Anita Murphy, Interim District Superintendent; Lorraine Hohenforst, Deputy Superintendent; Kathi Lewis, School Business Official; Jay DeTraglia, Director of Career and Technical Education, Craig Clark, Communications Specialist; Mark Beaudette, CPA with Questar III BOCES; Ashley Onyon, Reporter with the Leader Herald; Michael and Brenda Anich and Christine Eaton, Clerk

CALL TO ORDER

President Freeman called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPOINTMENT

A. Murphy

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Carmen Caraco and unanimously carried to appoint Anita Murphy current Superintendent of Capital Region BOCES as Interim District Superintendent of Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES effective August 13, 2018.  The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES will reimburse Capital Region BOCES for Ms. Murphy’s mileage and occasional incidental costs. (SY 18-19 #60)

CONVENE AUDIT COMMITTEE

Harry Brooks made a motion for the Board to convene the Audit Committee at 6:06 p.m. This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried.

INTERNAL AUDIT RISK ASSESSMENT

Mark Beaudette, CPA Questar III BOCES reviewed the 2017-18 Internal Audit Risk Assessment with the Board.

ADJOURN AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Board adjourned the Audit Committee at 6:22 p.m upon a motion made by Allan Turnbull, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by James Beirlein to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, July 11, 2018 Re-Organizational and Special Board Meeting; July 25, 2018 Goal Setting/Special Meeting and the July 30, 2018 Special Meeting.  This motion was carried unanimously.

CLAIMS AUDITOR REPORTS

Allan Turnbull made a motion, seconded by John DeValve, and unanimously carried to approve the Claims Auditor Reports for the period of July 19, 2018 through August 16, 2018. (SY 18-19 #61)

APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT

The Treasurer’s Report for the period of June 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 was approved upon a motion made by James Beirlein, seconded by Harry Brooks and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #62)

EXTRACLASSROOM REPORT

A motion was made by Jean LaPorta and seconded by Allan Turnbull to approve the Extra Class General Ledger Report for June 2018.  This motion was unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #63)

17-18 ANNUAL RISK ASSESSMENT

Having been reviewed and discussed by the Board, Carmen Caraco made a motion to accept the 2017-2018 Annual Risk Assessment as submitted by Internal Auditor Mark Beaudette, CPA, Questar III BOCES, taking note of the Chief Financial Officer’s response. The motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried.  (SY 18-19 #64)

GRANTS

James Beirlein made a motion, seconded by Harry Brooks 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:

Perkins IV/CTEIA – Basic Grant (VATEA) – $167,287.00 (SY 18-19 #65)

ANONYMOUS DONATION

Allan Turnbull made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to accept the anonymous donation of $4,450 to the HFM BOCES School Library System to purchase Breakout EDU boxes and online resources to loan to their component school districts. (SY 18-19 #66)

CTE VEHICLE DONATION

John DeValve made a motion to accept the donation of a 2007 Aveo to the Career and Technical Education Center Auto Body program with appreciation to Mike Fredericks from Midway Body Shop. This motion was seconded by James Beirlein and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #67)

BID RECOMMENDATIONS

Pursuant to competitive bidding process, Allan Turnbull made a motion, seconded by Jean LaPorta and unanimously carried to accept the bid recommendations as noted by memoranda from the Accountant/Purchasing Official in the following areas:

RFB 18-11RE Groceries (Canned, Frozen, Dry) – Ginsberg’s Institutional Foods, Inc., PO Box 17-Route 66, Hudson, NY; Sysco Albany LLC, 1 Liebich Lane, Halfmoon, NY and US Foods Albany, 755 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY  (SY 18-19 #68, #68B)

RFB 18-12RE Meat & Dairy – Ginsberg’s Institutional Foods, Inc., PO Box 17-Route 66, Hudson, NY; Sysco Albany LLC, 1 Liebich Lane, Halfmoon, NY and US Foods Albany, 755 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY  (SY 18-19 #69, #69B)

2018-19 SCHOOL  BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PRICING

John DeValve made a motion to establish the 2018-19 school year breakfast and lunch prices as follows; milk $0.75, adult breakfast at $2.70 plus tax and adult lunch at $4.00 plus tax. HFM BOCES is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program which allows us the ability to feed the students for free. This motion was seconded by James Beirlein and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #70)

REVISED 2018-2019 CLASSROOM LEASES

James Beirlein made a motion to approve the revised 2018-2019 Distance Learning and Annual Classroom Leases as submitted in the aggregated amount of $728,204.00.  This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #71)

RESERVE FUND REPORT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018

James Beirlein made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to accept the Reserve Fund Report year ending June 30, 2018 as submitted by the Chief Financial Officer. (SY 18-19 #72)

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

John DeValve made a motion, seconded by Allan Turnbull to authorize the Budget Adjustments through June 30, 2018 as submitted by the Chief Financial Officer. This motion was unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #73)

BUDGET TRANSFERS

Allan Turnbull made a motion to authorize the budget transfers from April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 as submitted by the Chief Financial Officer. This motion was seconded by James Beirlein and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #74)

D.S. CREDIT CARD SUMMARY

John DeValve made a motion to accept the District Superintendent Quarterly Credit Card Report for the time period of April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018.  This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #75)

DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT/ CFO CREDIT CARD REPORT

Jean LaPorta made a motion, seconded by Allan Turnbull and unanimously carried to accept the Deputy Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Quarterly Credit Card Report for the time period of April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. (SY 18-19 #76)

AMENDED TRI-PARTY SECURITY AND CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT

Allan Turnbull made a motion to authorize the Interim District Superintendent to execute the Collateral Authorization form for the Tri-Party Security and Custodial Agreement by and between NBT Bank, the Bank of NY Mellon and HFM BOCES.  This will amend exhibit B “Schedule of Eligible Collateral” to include Eligible Letters of Credit.  This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #77)

INDEPENDENT  CONTRACTOR SERVICES AGREEMENT – Thomas

Jean LaPorta made a motion to authorize the Interim District Superintendent to execute the Independent Contractor Services Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and Sheila Thomas to provide Algebra Regents preparation for Ag-PTECH students on August 15, 2018. This motion was seconded by Allan Turnbull and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #78)

LEASE AGREEMENT – ADULT LITERACY AND CORRECTIONS EDUCATION

James Beirlein made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried to authorize the Interim District Superintendent to execute the Lease Agreement by and between HFM BOCES and the Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie Workforce Development Board Inc. to provide the HFM BOCES Adult Literacy and Corrections Education program with use and occupation of space located in the Amsterdam Workforce Solution Center effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. (SY 18-19 #79)

ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT – Information Only

The Board was presented with the HFM BOCES 2017-18 Annual Investment Report for information only.

D.S. REPORT

The District Superintendent’s Report included:

► Introduction of herself

► Opening Day

DEPUTY  SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

The District Superintendent’s Report included:

► Regional Summer Programs

► Adult Literacy HSE Graduation

► Commended Operations Staff for work over the summer

BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mrs. Freeman discussed the Adult Literacy Corrections Education High School Equivalency Graduation that she attended as well as the PTECH Commitment Ceremony.

NEW BUSINESS

APPR K-12 Non- Classroom Teachers

John DeValve made a motion to approve the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES Annual Professional Review for K-12 Non-Classroom Teachers that was updated on August 24, 2018. This motion was seconded by Allan Turnbull and unanimously carried. (SY 18-19 #80)

RECESS

The Board took a recess at 7:00 p.m.

RESUME MEETING

The Board resumed the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

PERSONNEL ITEMS

Upon the Interim 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 forms.

Resignations

Holden, M.

Holden, Matthew – English Teacher with Special Education submitting a letter of resignation effective August 31, 2018. Mr. Holden has been with HFM BOCES since September 28, 2017. (SY 18-19 #81)

Lane, G.

Lane, George – Bus Driver with Regional transportation submitting a letter of resignation effective August 14, 2017.  Mr. Lane has been with HFM BOCES since July 1, 2013. (SY 18-19 #82)

Mazza, Jr. B.

Mazza, Jr., Brian – Administrative Coordinator with Adirondack Academy submitting a letter of resignation effective August 31, 2018. Mr. Mazza has been with HFM BOCES since October 29, 2016. (SY 18-19 #83)

Schuttig, C.

Schuttig, Christopher – Assistant Employment Training Specialist with Special Education submitting a letter of resignation effective August 31, 2018. Mr. Schuttig has been with HFM BOCES since September 1, 2014. (SY 18-19 #84)

DeAnda, A.

DeAnda, Amanda – Typist with Regional Transportation resigning from her typist position effective August 31, 2018 to accept a Senior Typist position with Adirondack Academy. (SY 18-19 #85)

Prentice, M.

Prentice, Melody – Claims Auditor submitting a letter of resignation effective August 3, 2018. Ms. Prentice’s new position with PTECH makes her ineligible because she will be involved with purchasing processes. (SY 18-19 #86)

Headwell, C.

Headwell, Cody – Special Education Teacher with Special Education submitting a letter of resignation effective August 31, 2018. Mr. Headwell has been with HFM BOCES since September 1, 2014. (SY 18-19 #87)

Establish and Appoint

Bynon, L.

Bynon, Lindsay – Four-year probationary appointment to a Special Education Teacher with Special Education effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2022, contingent upon the achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with requirements of Law Sections 3012, 3012-c, 3012-d. This is a new position. Tenure Area: Special Education. Salary: Schedule C, Step 1, $40,033.00.00. Certification: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) – Initial and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) – Initial. (SY 18-19 #88)

Douglas, L.

Douglas, Laurel – Temporary appointment to a part-time, hourly Teacher Aide position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $12.50 per hour. (SY 18-19 #89)

Hogabone, K.

Hogabone, Kayla – Temporary appointment to a part-time, hourly Teacher Aide position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $12.50 per hour. (SY 18-19 #90)

Orsini, C.

Orsini, Carla – Temporary appointment to a part-time, hourly Teacher Aide position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $12.50 per hour. (SY 18-19 #91)

Denney, K.

Denney, Kayleigh – Temporary appointment to a long-term Substitute Teacher position with Ag-PTECH and Foothills PTECH effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. This is a new Physical Education Teacher position. Ms. Denney is a substitute teacher with HFM BOCES substitute Services. (SY 18-19 #92)

Appointments

PBL Planning and Presentation Work

Appoint the following staff member to work up to ten days for Project Base Learning planning and presentation work at their per diem rate effective July 5, 2018 through August 3, 2018.

Heather Buskirk (SY 18-19 #93)

Ag-PTECH Curriculum And Professional Development Work

Appoint the following Ag-PTECH Employee for up to 75 hours at a rate of $25.00 per hour for curriculum writing and professional development work effective July 31, 2018 through August 31, 2018:

Melissa McGill (SY 18-19 #94)

TASC/HSE Proctor

Appoint the following staff member as a TASC/HSE Proctor with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 at a rate of $12.50 per hour, not to exceed 100 hours:

Natalie Sgambato (SY 18-19 #95)

Greco, S.

Greco, Sarah – One-year probationary Civil Service appointment to a Teacher Aide position with Special Education effective September 1, 2018. Ms. Greco’s probationary period will end on August 31, 2019.  Ms. Greco will be replacing Kathleen Egan who retired. (SY 18-19 #96)

McMurray, D.

McMurray, Dawn – One-year probationary Civil Service appointment to a Teacher Aide position with Special Education effective September 1, 2018.  Ms. McMurray’s probationary period will end on August 31, 2019. Ms. McMurray will be replacing William Sartin who retired. (SY 18-19 #97)

Pape, T.

Pape, Tyler – One-year probationary Civil Service appointment to a Teacher Aide position with Special Education effective September 1, 2018.  Mr. Pape’s probationary period will end on August 31, 2019. Mr. Pape will be replacing Brenda Van Schaick who retired. (SY 18-19# 98)

DeAnda, A.

DeAnda, Amanda – One-year probationary Civil Service appointment to a Senior Typist position with Adirondack Academy effective September 1, 2018.  Ms. DeAnda’s probationary period will end on August 31, 2019.  Ms. DeAnda is replacing Delilah Purcell who resigned.   Salary: $25,704.99, pro-rated to $21,420.80. (SY 18-19 #99)

Nicolella, J.

Nicolella, Jennifer – One-year probationary Civil Service appointment to a Senior Typist position with Substitute Services effective September 1, 2018.  Mrs. Nicolella’s probationary period will end on August 31, 2019.  Mrs. Nicolella is replacing Melody Prentice who has taken a position with PTECH.  Salary: $25,415.30, pro-rated to $21,179.40.  (SY 18-19 #100)

Javarone, K.

Javarone, Kristie – Part-time appointment to a 0.6 FTE Speech Pathologist position with Special Education effective September 1, 2018.  Ms. Javarone is being reappointed to this part-time position. Salary: Schedule E, Step 8, $50,017.00, pro-rated to $30,010.20.  Certification: Speech and Language Disabilities – Professional. (SY 18-19 #101)

Mentors

Appoint the following as mentors to continue mentoring for the 2018-2019 school year effective July 1, 2018.  They will be paid no more than $1,000.00 for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 combined school year:

Robert Boshart – mentor to – Thomas Nethaway
Jeffrey Frank – mentor to – Mark Reynders
Heather Haas – mentor to – Shawna Turcotte
Kimberly Hale – mentor to – Heather LaSalvia
Maryann Loucks – mentor to – Alaina Campolieta
Phillip Schuyler – mentor to – Michael Scott
(SY 18-19 #102)

Appoint the following staff member to a mentor position for the 2018-19 school year.  He will paid no more than $1,000.00:

Michael Dardaris – mentor to – Denise Capece (SY 18-19 #103)

Regional  Transportation Substitutes

Appoint the following staff member as a Transportation Substitute School Bus Driver effective August 30, 2018:

Dennis Comstock (SY 18-19 #103A)

Caraco, T.

Caraco, Tara – Four-year probationary appointment to an Administrative Coordinator of Instructional Services position effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2022. Ms. Caraco is replacing Paul Cardettino who resigned. Tenure Area: Administrative Coordinator of Instructional Services. Salary: $82,000.00, pro-rated to $68,333.30. Certification: School Building Leader – Initial. (SY 18-19 #104)

Capece, D.

Capece, Denise – Four-year probationary appointment to an Ag-PTECH Principal position effective August 21, 2018 through August 20, 2022,  contigent upon the achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with requirements of Law Sections 3012, 3012-c, 3012-d. Ms. Capece will be replacing John Howard who resigned.  Tenure Area:  Principal of Ag-PTECH. Ms. Capece previously worked at Capital Region BOCES. Salary: $90,000.00, pro-rated to $78,375.00.  Certification: School District Administrator – Permanent and School Administrator/Supervisor – Permanent. (SY 18-19 #105)

Fosmire, J.

Fosmire, Jesse – Temporary appointment to a full-time Adult Educator position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  Salary: Schedule D, Step 6, $47,484.00.  Certification: Literacy and GED Preparation Instructor Adult Education – Extension. (SY 18-19 #106)

Graff, H.

Graff, Hillary – Temporary appointment to a full-time Adult Educator position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.   Salary: Schedule D, Step 1, $42,161.00.  Certification: Students with Disabilities Birth-Grade 6 – Professional and Literacy Birth – Grade 6 – Professional.  (SY 18-19 #107)

Greco, A.

Greco, Anette – Temporary appointment to a full-time Adult Educator position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Schedule D, Step 3, $44,288.00. Certification: Students with Disabilities Birth-Grade 6 – Professional and Literacy Birth – Grade 6 – Professional. (SY 18-19 #108)

O’Callaghan-Leue, C.

O’Callaghan-Leue, Christian – Temporary appointment to a full-time Adult Educator position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Schedule C, Step 1, $40,033.00. Certification: Literacy and GED Preparation Instructor Adult Education Extension. (SY 18-19 #109)

Sams, D.

Sams, Debbie – Temporary appointment to a full-time Adult Educator position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  Salary: Schedule C, Step 1, $40,033.00. Certification: Assessment & Advisement Instructor Adult Education Certificate. (SY 18-19 #110)

Santamaria, G.

Santamaria, Geovanny – Temporary appointment to a full-time Adult Educator position with Adult Literacy and Corrections Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.  Salary: Schedule D, Step 2, $43,226.00. Certification: English Language Learning Instructor Adult Education Certificate. (SY 18-19 #111)

Anich, A.

Anich, Alicia – Temporary appointment to a long-term Substitute Teacher position with Ag-PTECH effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Ms. Anich is replacing Heather Leo who resigned. Salary: $100.00 per day. Certification: Mathematics 7-12 – Initial Certificate Pending. (SY 18-19 #112)

Regional Summer School Proctors/ Scorers

Appoint the following to temporary, hourly Proctor/Scorer positions with Regional Summer School effective August 16, 2018 through August 31, 2018 at a salary of $30.00 per hour:

Michael Benton
Ryan Bornt
Patricia Burciaga
Lori DeVoe
Alicia Dobyns
Mary Douglas
Michael Graves
James Long
Brandon Lyon
Mary Mulligan
Gary Osarczuk
Darcy Pietropaolo
Leslie Rogers
Jill Sheldon
Rachel Schrome
Irene Sinicropi
Diane Vassi
Michael Valovic
Nicole Valovic
Kathy Velasco
Jessica Zmiyarch
(SY 18-19 #113)

Substitutes

Appoint the following listed below as substitutes for HFM BOCES:

Amber Lee – Substitute Teacher
William Sartin – Substitute Teacher Aide
Whitney Western – Substitute Teacher
Wendy Sacco – Substitute Teacher
Joseph DeMarco – Substitute Teacher
Pilar DiCaterino – Substitute Teacher
Delilah Purcell – Substitute Teacher
(SY 18-19 #114)

Mazzone, R.

Mazzone, Richard – Four-year probationary appointment to a Science Teacher position with Adirondack Academy effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2022, contingent upon the achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout his probationary period, consistent with requirements of Law Sections 3012, 3012-c, 3012-d.  Tenure Area: Science.  Mr. Mazzone will be replacing Ethan Myers who resigned.  Salary: Schedule D, Step 8, $49,613.00.  Certification: Biology & General Science 7-12 – Permanent.  (SY 18-19 #115)

Selkirk, J.

Selkirk, Jennifer – Four-year probationary appointment to a Special Education Teacher position with Special Education effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2022, contingent upon the achievement of effective or highly effective APPR ratings necessary to receive tenure throughout her probationary period, consistent with requirements of Law Sections 3012, 3012-c, 3012-d. Tenure Area: Special Education. Ms. Selkirk will be replacing Carolyn Schultz who resigned. Salary: Schedule D, Step 1, $42,161.00. Certification: Students with Disabilities (Birth – Grade 6) – Initial. (SY 18-19 #116)

Administrative Interns

Appoint the following Adirondack Academy teacher to unpaid Administrative Intern positions for the 2018-2019 school year:

William Wood
David Itzo
(SY 18-19 #117)

ADK TCIS Trainer

Appoint the following Adirondack Academy staff member for up to five days at his per diem rate to instruct staff members in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools and Restorative Justice in August 2018:

Brian Garrity
(SY 18-19 #118)

TCIS Trainee

Appoint the following Adirondack Academy Staff member to up to 19.5 hours at a rate of $25.00 per hour to attend the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools and Restorative Justice trainings in August 2018:

Shauna Turcotte
(SY 18-19 #118)

Lead Evaluators Of Teachers

Appoint the following employees as Lead Evaluators of Teachers who have participated in the Lead Evaluator training provided by HFM BOCES:

Denise Capece
Tara Caraco
Michael Dardaris
Scott Dellis
Jay DeTraglia
Michael DiMezza
Lorraine Hohenforst
Matthew Popp
Richard Potter
Daniel Salvagni

Lead Evaluators Of Administrators

Appoint the following employees as Lead Evaluators of Administrators who have participated in the Lead Evaluator training provided by HFM BOCES:

Lorraine Hohenforst
Michael Jacob

Roth, J.

Roth, Jenna – Temporary appointment to a part-time Claims Auditor position effective August 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Mrs. Roth is replacing Melody Prentice who resigned. Salary: $20.00 per hour. (SY 18-19 #119)

Ackermann, Jr., J.

Ackermann, Jr., John – Temporary appointment to an Auto Body Instructor position with Career and Technical Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: Schedule B, Step 17, $57,361.00. Certification: Vehicle Body Repair and Painting 7-12 Transitional A Option B Certificate – Pending Review. (SY 18-19 #120)

Nethaway, T.

Nethaway, Thomas – Temporary appointment to a Long-term Substitute  position with Career and Technical Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Salary: $100.00 per day. Mr. Nethaway will continue as a long-term substitute as he works towards certification.   Certification: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Transitional A  – pending.  (SY 18-19 #121)

Scott, M.

Scott, Michael – Temporary appointment to a Long-term Substitute position with Career and Technical Education effective September 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.   Salary: $100.00 per day. Mr. Scott will continue as a long-term substitute as he works towards certification. Certification: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Transitional A – pending. (SY 18-19 #122)

Amend Appointments

Stafford-Willman, C.

Stafford-Willman, Carol – Amending her Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired appointment to 1.0 FTE effective September 1, 2018.  Salary: Schedule D, Step 16, $59,032.00. (SY 18-19 #123)

Summer Food Service Helpers

Amend the appointments of the following Central Food Service Helpers effective July 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 at a rate of $13.82 per hour to each work an additional six hours:

Deborah Henderson
Margaret Ugalde
(SY 18-19 #124)

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ITEMS

Harry Brooks made a motion, seconded by John DeValve and unanimously to accept the resignations of Holden, Lane, Mazza, Jr., Schuttig, DeAnda, Prentice and Headwell; establish and appoint Bynon, Hogabone, Orsini and Denney; appoint Buskirk, McGill, Sgambato, Greco, McMurray, Pape, DeAnda, Nicolella, Javarone, Mentors (7), Comstock, Comstock, Fitzpatrick, Capece, Fosmire, Graff, Greco, O’Callaghan-Leue, Sams, Santamaria, Anich, Regional Summer School Proctors/Scorers (21), Substitutes (7), Mazzone, Selkirk, Wood, Itzo, Garrity, Turcotte, Lead Evaluators of Teachers (10), Lead Evaluators of Administrators (2), Roth, Ackermann, Nethaway, and Scott; amend the appointments of Stafford-Willman, Henderson and Ugalde.  Additionally the Board approved the appointment of Caraco with a vote of five in favor and two recusals (Brooks and Caraco).

Recognition

The Board recognized Mike and Brenda Anich for attending the meeting to support their daughter’s appointment.

FUTURE MEETINGS

September 4, 2018 – HFM BOCES Opening Day, 8:15 a.m., HFM BOCES Conference Center
September 26, 2018 – HFM BOCES Regular Board meeting, 6:00 p.m., HFM BOCES Board Room

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to come before the Board, Allan Turnbull made a motion at 7:23 p.m. to adjourn the meeting.  This motion was seconded by John DeValve and unanimously carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Christine Eaton
Clerk of the Board

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