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October 10, 2023 Meeting

October 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Harrisville Central School Board of Education Meeting

October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library
Present: Jan Mosher, President; Cory Bearor, Vice-President; Parish Atkinson; Denise Avallone until 6:47 p.m.; Kathy Felio; and Tennille Schmitt
Also Present:  Robert Finster, Superintendent/Elementary Principal; Eric Luther, MS/HS Principal; Sheryl Tuttle-Lamb, Curriculum Coordinator; Amy Frost, District Treasurer and Jolie Snider, District Clerk
Excused: Heidi McIntosh

1.0 President Jan Mosher called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.0 RESOLVED to adopt a single resolution approving the following routine items:

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Denise Avallone
Voting Results: YES: 6, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
D. Avallone Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

3.0 Public Participation

Mrs. Dixie Dickinson introduced herself as the current Internal Auditor for BOCES. She stated she had worked with the previous Business Manager from BOCES and currently works with Mrs. Amy Frost the current Business Office Manager. She stated Mrs. Frost is very organized and states retirees have mentioned this to her. Mrs. Dickinson stated she does not understand why Mrs. Frost’s office was moved across the hall when the Secretary to the Superintendent could have been moved across the hall easier. She feels these are decisions the Superintendent and Principal could have made and not the Board.

4.0 Old Business: None

5.0 Committee Reports

  • 5.1 Safety Meeting – October 3, 2023 – Mr. Finster stated the Evacuation Drill that is being held on October 6, 2023 was discussed. The potential of an Active Shooter Drill being held in the future was discussed along with the placement of the Narcan boxes.

6.0 New Business

  • 6.1 Superintendent Report — Mr. Finster introduced the following new employees that attending tonight’s meeting: Anne Boliver, Speech and Christine Bristol, Cook/Manager. The Board welcomed them. Governor Hochul signed into law the Lunar Year on February 10, 2024, which falls on a Saturday this school year. The Governor has four more days being considered to be holidays where school would be closed. New York State is facing a $9 billion budget gap. New York State Education Department has recognized Harrisville in their growth with the 3-8 exams.
  • 6.2 MS/HS Principal’s Report — Preparation for computer-based testing has begun. The soccer season will be complete next week and there will be playoffs for both the boys and girls. The girls will be wearing pink socks for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Senior nights are coming up as well. 4th, 5th and 6th grade Basketball is going well. Mr. Luther stated he has recently sat on an AdHoc Committee regarding whether we support the bye process during playoffs. Section 1 never gets a bye in the playoff process. He has started to set-up non-league games for Softball and Baseball. He has completed intake meetings for Special Education students and is preparing for the upcoming audit.
  • 6.3 Curriculum Coordinator’s Report — Mrs. Tuttle-Lamb reviewed individual teacher growth for the ELA for the State Testing. She feels much of this growth comes from prioritizing standards. There will be a Grandparents and Grand Friends Breakfast for Pre-K-4th grade. With Halloween approaching there will be a Wagon Rides, pumpkins and a Halloween Parade for the Elementary students. School-wide events have been discussed for the Solar Eclipse in April. She also stated that AIS letters have been sent home to parents.
  • 6.4 Sports Merger — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the Sports merger with Edwards-Knox Central School for all levels Cheerleading to be held at Edwards-Knox Central School for the 2023-2024 school year.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 6, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
D. Avallone Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 6.5 Change in Tax Roll — Property — 672.000-9999-132.350/1881 – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the change in tax due from Property 672.000-9999-132.350/1881 from $11,077.80 to $10,978.80 per the St. Lawrence County Real Property Tax Service Agency.

Motion made by: Denise Avallone
Seconded by: Kathy Felio
Voting Results: YES: 6, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
D. Avallone Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 6.6 Change in Tax Roll – Property – 672.000-9999-132.350/1001 – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the change in tax due from Property 672.000-9999-132.350/1001 from $30,311.06 to $26,000.68 per the St. Lawrence County Real Property Tax Service Agency.

Motion made by: Denise Avallone
Seconded by: Tennille Schmitt
Voting Results: YES: 6, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
D. Avallone Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 6.7 Harrisville Elementary and High School, Athletic Storage Building and Bus Garage Fire Inspection Report – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the Fire Inspection Report fort he Harrisville Elementary and High School, Athletic Storage Building and Bus Garage.

Motion made by: Tennille Schmitt
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 6, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
D. Avallone Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 6.8 Half-Days — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the following days as half-days: Thursday, December 21, 2023 and Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Denise Avallone
Voting Results: YES: 6, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
D. Avallone Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:33 p.m. and returned at 6:55 p.m.

  • 6.9 CSE Recommendations — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the following CSE recommendations: 1658 and 1988.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Kathy Felio
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 6.10 504 Recommendations — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving the following 504 recommendation: 1996.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 6.11 CPSE Recommendations – None

7.0 Personnel

  • 7.1 Long-term Substitute – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Jamie Martin as a Long-term Substitute for AIS effective September 5, 2023 at Level 2 per the HTA Contract.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Tennille Schmitt
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.2 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach- RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Kate Fenlong as the 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Denise Avallone
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.3 Voluntary Assistant Boys Basketball Coaches – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Trenton Sullivan and Nolan Parow as Voluntary Assistant Boys Basketball Coaches for the 2023-2024 school year.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Tennille Schmitt
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.4 Esport Coaches — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Heather Bearor and Jean LaVancha as Esport Coaches for the 2023-2024 school year.

Motion made by: Kathy Felio
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 4, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 1
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.5 Bowling Coaches — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Maria Campbell and Rob Bernhard as the Bowling Coaches, pending fingerprinting and appropriate coaching certifications for the 2023-2024 school year.

Motion made by: Cory Bearor
Seconded by: Kathy Felio
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.6 Substitute Cleaner — RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Timothy Thomas as a Substitute Cleaner, pending fingerprinting.

Motion made by: Kathy Felio
Seconded by: Cory Bearor
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.7 Uncertified Substitute Teacher – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Kayli Dusharm as an Uncertified Substitute Teacher, pending fingerprinting.

Motion made by: Tennille Schmitt
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

  • 7.8 Uncertified Substitute Teacher – RESOLVED to adopt a resolution approving Arianna McIntyre as an Uncertified Substitute Teacher, pending fingerprinting.

Motion made by: Kathy Felio
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

8.0 Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

Motion made by: Kathy Felio
Seconded by: Parish Atkinson
Voting Results: YES: 5, NO: 0, ABSTAIN: 0
J. Mosher Yes
C. Bearor Yes
P. Atkinson Yes
K. Felio Yes
T. Schmitt Yes

Respectfully submitted,

Jolie Snider
Board of Education Clerk