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“Gay Straight Alliance” to become “Genders and Sexuality Alliance”

Read the full agenda for 5:15pm meeting at High School Library

  1. Opening by the President
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll Call: Christopher Clark, Joseph Liberto, Meghann Khork, James Marino, Uzma Mehr, Kerry Davis
  4. Agenda
    1. Revisions
  • Approval
  • Public Comment
  • Recommended Actions
    • Presentations:
      • Student Government – Proposed Handbook Changes
      • Food Service / Childhood Nutrition – Ad Hoc Committee
      • Final Draft – 2023/24 Budget
  • Reports:
    • Construction Report
    • Celebrating Success
    • Superintendent’s Report
  • Consent Agenda / Routine

Moved by                                         , seconded by                                                           to act upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti to approve the following Consent Agenda items 1 through 9:

  1. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 1, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the Student Activities Report of February 28, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the Appropriations Report of February 28, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the General Fund Budget Transfer Report of February 28, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the Treasurer’s Reports of February 28, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the Revenue Report of February 28, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the Federal Funds Budget Transfer Report of February 23, 2023.
    1. Acceptance of the Warrant Reports of February 28, 2023.
    1. Resolved that the Board has no objections to the recommendations of the Committee on Special Education and approves the authorization of funds to implement the special education programs and services consistent with such recommendations for the meetings of January 31, 2023, February 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2023, the CPSE meetings of February 6, 8 and 16, 2023 and the 504 meetings of February 2, 8, 9 and 15, 2023.                     
  • Old Business None
  • New Business
    • Policy/Procedure
      • Club Name Change

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the name change of the Gay Straight Alliance to Genders and Sexuality Alliance.

  • Disposal of Miscellaneous Items

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board authorize Patrick Flaitz to dispose of the following miscellaneous items:

Items on list dated March 9, 2023 Items on list dated March 10, 2023 Items on list dated March 20, 2023 Items on list dated March 23, 2023

1- Promethean Board – Asset tag # A00497645

  • Donation of Books in Memory of Sheryl Badeau

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board Accept the following books donated to the North Hornell Library in Memory of Sheryl Badeau:

Title:                                                                                  Donated by:

Blue Bison Needs a Haircut by Scott Rothman                                                                                  Michelle Lovell

Busy Betty by Reese Witherspoon                          Patty Libordi

Oh, The Places You Will Go! by Dr. Seuss                                                                             Christopher Libordi &

Carla (Libordi) Cline

No, Snowball by Isabella Kung                                Julie Prunoske,

Sallie Bee Writes a Thank You Note                       Linda Gleason, Sue Shull & by Courtney Sheinmel & Susan Verde                                                                                                                              Kathy Panter

My Fade is Fresh by Shauntay Grant

Goodnight, Sister by Katherine Schwarzenegger

Pratt

It’s Only One! by Tracey Corderoy & Tony Neal

Scaredy Bath by Zoe Foster Blake

The Umbrella by Jan Brett                                        Bonnie Smith

Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert

The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett                                   Lori (Smith) Corrigan A Chef’s Tail in 13 Bites by Nikki Nakayama                                                        Joanne Schiller Tiptoe Tiger by Jane Clark                          Barb Kramer

Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle

Exploring Dinosaurs                                                 Patti Clancy

All Are Neighbors by Alexandra Penfold &                                                   Paula Glover Suzanne Kaufman

Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss                                       Sue VanDerlinden Ladybug Girl by David Soman & Jacky Davis                                                            Cheryl Slatt Ladybug Girl and Bingo

Ladybug Girl and the Rescue Dogs Ladybug Girl at the Beach

Ladybug Girl and the Bumblebee Boy

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry            Teri Mauro

& the Big Hungry Bear by Don & Audrey Wood

  • Finance
  1. Independent Contractor Agreement

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Jacqueline Day to provide AIS services for the St. Ann’s Academy, effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.

  • Foundation Design PC Agreement – 2022 Capital Improvement Project Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the agreement with Foundation Design PC to do site boring inspections for the 2022 Capital Improvement Project.
  • JUUL Settlement Agreement

Whereas, on or about September 8, 2021, the Board passed a resolution authorizing litigation against JUUL LABS, INC.; and

Whereas, the parties have reached a settlement of this litigation in the amount of

$28,257.00 (less disbursements and fees).

Now therefore be it resolved, that the Board approves the settlement of the JUUL LABS, INC. litigation in the amount of $28,257.00 (less disbursements and fees) and authorizes the Superintendent to execute any settlement documents on behalf of the Board.

  • Professional Service Contract

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approves the contract with Dr. Richard Ciccone, MD. for services pursuant to Section 913 of the NYS Education Law.

  • 2023 Voting Machine Use Contract

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the 2023 Voting Machine Contract with the Steuben County Board of Elections.

  • HEA MOU – Spring Coaching

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the MOU with HEA correcting an error in the Varsity Softball stipend listed in the current contract.

  • 2023-24 Budget

Resolved that, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Palotti, the Board approve the 2023-2024 school budget in the amount of $41,093,309

  • Personnel

There are numerous personnel items on the agenda.

Discussion:

Informational:

The next Regular Board of Education Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 5:15 PM in the High School Library.

Motion to move to Executive Session to pertaining to a particular personnel matter.

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