SCHENEVUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes for Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Board President, Tom Snyder called the Board of Education meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Tom Snyder, Tim Walke, Liz Reed, Serenity Beardslee, Cory Spooner
Also present: Jeff Bennett, Superintendent; Erin Goodlander, SPED Director; Patti Hoyt, Principal; Jody Carney, District Clerk; Matt Gregory, SUT co-pres. and teacher; Stephanie Lincoln, Treasurer; Peter Iorizzo, SBO; Katelyn Kwiatkowski, new hire; Miranda Lafountain, new hire; Mary Simons, new hire
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Executive Session
PRESENTATION:
Third Budget Presentation–Review and Capital Outlay Project
APPROVE MINUTES
- Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the March 7, 2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
- Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the March 21, 2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
Motion: Liz Reed; 2nd: Serenity Beardslee; vote 5-0
REPORTS:
Building Administrator Report: Patti Hoyt reported that she has been interviewing new staff along with Mrs. Goodlander and grade/subject level teachers. They have selected and offered the position to Katelyn, Miranda, and Mary who she introduced to the Board as they were in attendance. Mrs. Hoty reported that the March 31, 2023 conference day was a good day and much was accomplished. CPR/AED training, Technology Innovation workshop and curriculum.
Special Education Directors Report: Erin Goodlander reported on the afternoon portion of the day. The Counselors presented to the teachers on ADHD, anxiety and Bullying. They discussed how to meet students’ individual needs and teachers had great ideas on how to handle different situations. Mrs. Goodlander stated that PreK and Kindergarten registrations will take place on May 11, 2023. Ms. Sansevere will be doing screenings the last week of school. SPED annual reviews are almost done. Went to Cobleskill for some annual meetings and is impressed with the opportunities for our students that are placed there.
Superintendent Report: Jeff Bennett reported that the FEMA application was submitted today. We used all but one emergency day so Mr. Bennett would like to use May 19th as a day of no school to give back that day. Mr. Bennett supplied the BOE with a draft of the 2023-2024 meeting schedule for them to look over. The Re-Org meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 5th. It was agreed that with the Budget Presentations being completed we have no need for the April 18th and May 2nd Meetings. Mr. Bennett informed the Board that the state was requiring a desk review with a due date of May 13th. He, Mrs. Lincoln and Mr. Iorizzo will be focusing on that next week.
APPROVE FEBRUARY 2023 TREASURER’S REPORTS
Budget Status Report
Revenue Status Report
Budget Transfers
As of March 31, 2023
Warrants
General Fund Warrant – 0050; 0053
Cafeteria Fund Warrant- 0052; 0054
Federal Fund Warrant- 0051; 0055
Motion: Tim Walke; 2nd: Cory Spooner; vote 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
Business Items:
On the recommendation of the superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following:
- Special Education program service recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
- Authorize the Superintendent to cast votes for ONC BOCES Board of Education members on behalf of the Schenevus Central School BOE on April 17, 2023.
- Authorize the Superintendent to cast votes for ONC BOCES Administrative Budget on behalf of the Schenevus Central School BOE on April 17, 2023
- Approve 2023-2024 DCMO BOCES Cooperative Purchasing Service Resolutions
- Accept donations in the amount of $200.00 and $294.00 for a total of $494.00 from the Schenevus Soccer Club to the Class of 2025.
- Approve the creation of the “ Town of Maryland Historical Society Award” in the amount of $100.00 to be awarded to a middle school student showing interest in our local history during the end of the year award night.
- Approve the creation of the “ Town of Maryland Historical Society Award” in the amount of $100.00 to be awarded to a high school student showing interest in our local history during the end of the year award night.
- Accept a donation of $100.00 to the Schenevus CSD School Lunch Food given by the Schenevus PTO in honor of Ed Schultis and his family. This donation should be used at the kitchen staff’s discretion to provide breakfast and/or lunch to students facing hardship.
- Accept the Section III Combining Contract with Cooperstown Central School for Modified Football during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approve the 2023-2024 Schenevus Central School District Budget to present to the Voters for approval on May 16, 2023 will be at $10, 693,751 with the tax levy increase of 2.01%.
- Approve the Property Tax Report Card for the 2023-2024 School Year
Motion: Cory Spooner; 2nd Serenity Beardslee; vote 5-0
Personnel Items:
On the recommendation of the superintendent, RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the following:
- Appoint the following as poll inspectors for the May 16, 2023 Budget Vote: Lisa Risse, Theresa Mellor and Matt Gregory at the rate of $14.40/hr.
- Approve Molly Chiarella as a Substitute teacher at the SUT contractual uncertified rate of $110.00.
- Approve Miranda LaFountain Dolgeville NY, to the tenure area of Special Education commencing on September 5, 2023 and ending on September 1, 2027 at the SUT contractual rate of $ 52,211. (Step 5—M). This expiration date is tentative and conditional only. In order to be granted tenure the teacher must receive composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of the Education Law of either effective or highly effective to the extent required by the applicable provisions of the education law, the Rules of the Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. and if the teacher receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period the teacher shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
- Approve Mary Simons of Sharon Spring NY, to the tenure area of Science commencing on September 5, 2023 and ending on September 1, 2026 at the SUT contractual rate of $71,659. (Step 23—M+30 ). This expiration date is tentative and conditional only. In order to be granted tenure the teacher must receive composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of the Education Law of either effective or highly effective to the extent required by the applicable provisions of the education law, the Rules of the Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. and if the teacher receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period the teacher shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
- Approve Katelyn Kwiatkowski of Fort Plain, NY, to the tenure area of Elementary Education commencing on September 5, 2023 and ending on September 1, 2027 at the SUT contractual rate of $46,403.00 . (Step 2–BA). This expiration date is tentative and conditional only. In order to be granted tenure the teacher must receive composite or overall annual professional performance review ratings pursuant to Section 3012-c and/or 3012-d of the Education Law of either effective or highly effective to the extent required by the applicable provisions of the education law, the Rules of the Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. and if the teacher receives an ineffective composite or overall rating in the final year of the probationary period the teacher shall not be eligible for tenure at that time.
- Approve the MOA between the Schenevus CSD and the SUT for the School Nurse for summer work days and rates.
- Approve the MOA between the Schenevus CSD and the SUT for the School Counselor, Social Worker and School Psychologist for summer work days and rates.
- Accept the resignation of Daniel Smith as Night-Time Cleaner effective April 21, 2023.
Motion: Tim Walke; 2nd: Cory Spooner; vote 5-0
Tim Walke made a motion at 6:44 pm to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel contracts and issues. 2nd: Cory Spooner; vote 5-0
Tim Walke made a motion to return to regular session at 7:32 pm, 2nd by Cory Spooner. Vote 5-0
Having no further business before the Board, Tim Walke made a motion to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. 2nd by Cory Spooner ; Vote 5-0