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11/14/19 RCSD Regular Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Rome Board of Education
November 14, 2019
Members Present: Ms. Davis, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Dr. Hampe, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Herbowy, Mr. Leonard,
Ms. Loughran, Mr. Matwijec-Walda, Mr. Mellace
Members Absent:
Other School District Personnel in Attendance:
Mr. Blake, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Mezza, Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Management
Mr. Brewer, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Morton, Director of People Operations
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Motion by Mr. Fitzpatrick, seconded by Mr. Mellace, to adjourn to Executive Session at 5:30 P.M. for the
purpose of hearing a student discipline appeal and to discuss personnel related matters.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Motion by Mr. Mellace, seconded by Ms. Loughran, to adjourn Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.
6:37 P.M. – Regular Meeting called to order.
PRESIDENT CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
On the motion of Mr. Mellace, seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 21,
2019 were ordered approved as distributed.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
1. Lisa DiMaggio, pg. 2 adj. date 1/24/2020
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. NYS Comptroller’s School Safety Roundtable, 11/22-Dr. Hampe and Ms. Davis
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
1. Concert season-dates on website
2. Invisible Youth Summit
3. Amanda Jones-McKinney Vento
4. JC Penney-Christmas Window Contest
5. RTA-Community Raffle
6. JROTC-Annual Basket Raffle
7. Andrea Falvo-Steam Grant Kits
8. Fine Arts Showcase-RFA
9. Capital Project-Public Forum 12/3 and 12/16
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Facilities –
1. Lead/water testing
2. Equipment/vehicle replacement plan
3. Purchased pay loader/plow
4. Pool lights
5. Heating boilers-running next week
6. Gym lights installed
7. Staley flood update
8. Storage trailers
9. Ridge Mills water line
10. Staffing-Randall
11. Boilers/HVAC update
12. Strough Back board repair (Davis)
13. Maintenance Schedule (Leonard)
Curriculum and Instruction –
1. Regents Exam embargoed
2. 5 year trend on regents exam
3. AP scores
4. Benchmark-fall/reading (Davis)
5. CSI Schools/ESSA Plan
6. K-12 Art Curriculum
7. Updates from SED
People Operations –
1. Consent agenda-positions
2. Leave of Absences
3. Resignations
4. Winter coaches
5. Adjustment salaries
6. Regular Agenda-3 retirements
7. Tenures
8. Mr. Brewer title change
9. Job descriptions-Directors
10. Creation of new positions (anticipated positions filled 3/20)
11. RN float
12. PEL List
WORK STUDY SESSION
NYSSBA Conference Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Eleanora and Angelina Pelesic-bullying
2. Emily Di Bari, 1403 N. George St.-Lack of support for teachers
3. Dennis Perfetti, 510 Wellesley Road-Who, what, where
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CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution to accept Consent Agenda:
Resolution by Mr. Fitzpatrick, seconded by Ms. Loughran:
That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Consent Agenda be accepted by the Board of
Education.
PEOPLE OPERATIONS
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. Resolution to approve personnel changes as listed below:
RESOLVED: That the permanent appointments, transfers, resignations, salary adjustments, leaves of absence,
et al, contained below, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools be, and are, hereby
approved.
The Superintendent certifies that the requirements of the New York State Education
Department, the Civil Service of the City of Rome, and the Board of Education have been met
in all cases.
A. Appoint instructional staff (probationary):
Name Position Effective Date Salary
Nicole Lee Teacher Assistant 11/18/2019-11/17/2023 $17,276
(Staley) (pro-rated/degree)
Carla Banks Teacher Assistant 11/18/2019-11/17/2023 $17,276
(Bellamy) (pro-rated/degree)
Ryan Clark Teacher Assistant 11/18/2019-11/17/2023 $17,276
(Ridge Mills) (pro-rated/degree)
B. Appoint instructional staff (long term substitute):
Name Position Effective Date Step Salary
Lisa DiMaggio Teacher 11/18/2019- BS90Step4+ $58,394
(Strough) 01/24/2020 60+MS (pro-rated)
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. (Continued)
C. Appoint non-instructional staff (probationary:
Name Position Effective Date Salary
Mickenzie Mills Monitor 11/15/2019-05/14/2020 $12.27/hr.
(Joy) (3.75 hrs./day)
Brian Warn Bus Dispatcher/ 12/02/2019-06/01/2020 $55,000
(Transportation) Bus Driver (pro-rated)
Christopher Wheadon Bus Driver 12/02/2019-06/01/2020 $41,343
(Transportation) (pro-rated)
Tiffany O’Shea Food Service 11/15/2019-05/14/2020 $12.27/hr.
(RFA) Worker (3.5hrs./day)
Heather Esposito Food Service 11/15/2019-05/14/2020 $12.27/hr.
(RFA) Worker (3.5 hrs./day)
Frederick Gambrel Teacher Aide 1:1 12/02/2019-06/01/2020 $15,510
(Staley) (pro-rated/degree)
Emily Abbe Food Service Worker 11/15/2019-05/14/2020 $12.27/hr.
(Staley) (6.25 hrs./day)
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. (Continued)
D. Appoint winter sports personnel:
Name Position Salary
Sandy Abrahams-Campbell Ticket Seller $11.80/hr.
Bernice Beckwith Ticket Supervisor $13/hr.
Guy Calandra Site Supervisor $35/Event
Nicholas Calicchia Site Supervisor $35/Event
Gerald Closinski Site Supervisor $35/Event
Gail Evans Ticket Seller $11.80/hr.
Stan “Buddy” Evans Site Supervisor $35/Event
Bryan Haag Clock Operator $25/Event
Bryan Haag Penalty Box Supervisor $35/Event
John “Mo” Herbst Clock Operator $25/Event
John Hussey Clock Operator $25/Event
Thomas Kegley Site Supervisor $35/Event
Todd Lanzi Site Supervisor $35/Event
Jon Maggiolino Clock Operator $25/Event
Robert Matyi Site Supervisor $35/Event
Richard Meiss Clock Operator $25/Event
Valerie Mezza Clock Operator $25/Event
Steven Mudry Penalty Box Supervisor $35/Event
Mary Munney-Griffith Ticket Seller/Taker $11.80/hr.
Jeffrey Race Penalty Box Supervisor $35/Event
Lana Sauer Ticker Seller $11.80/hr.
Tito Seaone Site Supervisor $35/Event
Tito Seaone Penalty Box Supervisor $35/Event
Kevin Simons PA Announcer $25/Event
Michelle Simons Ticket Seller $11.80/hr.
William Tagliaferri Jr Penalty Box Supervisor $35/Event
Michael Walker Site Supervisor $35/Event
Michael Walker Ticket Taker $11.80/hr.
Michael Walker Clock Operator $25/Event
E. Appoint winter coach:
Name Sport Salary
Nicholas Jeror Assistant Boys’ Track $4028
Kevin Kotary Girls’ Varsity Bowling $3532
Matthew DeDominick Girls’ Modified Basketball $4803
F. Appoint After School Program tutor substitute:
Name Location Effective Date Salary
Beth Bushaw Strough 11/18/2019-06/30/2020 $35.99/hr.
(Study Skills)
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. (Continued)
G. Transfer of staff:
Name From To Effective Date
LaRaine Galster Staley Joy 11/18/2019
(Monitor/3.75 hrs./day)
Angela Hawkins ECP Staley 11/18/2019
(Teacher Assistant)
Christine VonMatt Joy Stokes 11/18/2019
(Teacher Assistant)
H. Leaves of absence:
Name Reason Effective Date
Hillary Young FMLA 09/24/2019
(Cook/RFA) (intermittent) (up to 12 weeks)
Richard Maskell FMLA 10/30/2019
(CW/DWF) (intermittent) (up to 12 weeks)
Vanessa Stevens FMLA 01/20/2020
(Teacher/Bellamy) (up to 12 weeks)
Kayla Duffy FMLA 12/04/2019
(Teacher/Denti) (up to 12 weeks)
Melissa Swistak FMLA 11/18/2019
(Sr. Typist/Gans.) (up to 12 weeks)
I. Adjust coach’s salary:
Name Sport From To Effective Date
Melissa Downs Girls’Varsity Soccer $4,803 $5,340 09/20/2019
(Asst. Coach) (Head Coach)
Salvatore Carollo Boys’ Modified Swim $4,519 $4,661 11/01/2019
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. (Continued)
J. Resignations:
Name Reason Effective Date
Jaime Huckabone Resignation 10/25/2019
(Teacher Asst./Staley)
Andrea Falvo Resignation 11/16/2019
(Director/Admin)
Cristi Scavone Resignation 11/14/2019
(Teacher Asst./Staley)
Grace Baugh Resignation 12/31/2019
(Monitor/Bellamy)
Michael Disotelle Resignation 11/05/2019
(Teacher Asst./RFA)
Briana Johnson Resignation 12/06/2019
(Nurse/Denti)
2. Appoint instructional/non-instructional substitutes:
A. Instructional/Non-Instructional Fingerprint Clearance Date
Nastasia Edick 08/28/2019
Sandra Payne 10/25/2019
Alena Koenig 10/28/2019
Wayne Seifried 10/22/2019
Madison Wright 11/04/2019
Athena Hoffman 09/30/2011
Brendan Woodward 10/22/2019
Dawn Thornhill 10/22/2019
Sara Luczak 03/27/2018
Stehli Krause 10/22/2019
Frederick Billard 11/07/2019
Mia Falcone 04/04/2016
Lindsay Gulla 11/07/2019
Kiara Nodecker 11/12/2019
Cristi Scavone 03/12/2019
Ashley Blanchard 11/13/2019
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. Resolution of initial placements, annual reviews, reevaluations, manifestation determinations, amendments,
program reviews and/or transfers of students with disabilities:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the placement of children
based upon the CSE/CPSE meeting recommendations be approved.
ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CSE/CPSE
November 14, 2019
PART 200 REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Part 200.2, Section (d)
…The board of education or board of trustees of each school district shall, upon completion of its review of the IEP in
accordance with section 200.4(d)(2) of the Part, arrange for the appropriate special education programs and services to be
provided to a student with a disability as recommended by the committee on special education.
Part 200.2, Section (d) (2)
…arrange for appropriate special education programs and services for a preschool student…
DISABILITY CSE CPSE
Autistic 17
Deaf
Deaf-Blindness
Emotionally Disturbed
Hearing Impaired
Intellectual Disability 9
Learning Disabled 60
Multiply Disabled 4
Orthopedically Impaired 2
Other Health Impaired 29
Speech Impaired 15
Transfer Review
Traumatic Brain Injury 1
Visually Impaired 2
Pre-School with disability
Non-Disabled 1
Declassified 2
Section 504
Tabled
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FACILITIES
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. The Board of Education acknowledges that permission has been or will be granted for the use of school
facilities as listed below:
School
Requested
Name
Agency/
Group
Location
Requested
Date(s)
Needed
Time(s)
Needed
Purpose
Fee
Y/N
Bellamy
Ryan Hickey
Rome Rec.
Dept.
Gym
10/29/19 –
11/8/19 (T,TH)
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Basketball
N
Stokes Ryan Hickey Rome Rec.
Dept. Gym
10/29/19 –
11/8/19 (T,TH) 5:00 – 8:00 PM Basketball N
Strough
AnnMarie
Hunzinger
Lady Knights
Basketball
Cafeteria 1/11/20 8:00 AM – 3:00
PM
Distribute
Krispy Kreme
Donuts N
Parking Lot
off Lee Street 1/11/20
9:00 AM – 3:00
PM Bottle/Can
Drive N
Jim Ryan Valentine Girls
Basketball Main Lobby
12/11/19,
12/12/19 5:45 – 8:00 PM
Basketball
Sign-Ups N
Brittany Lynch Strough Drama
Club
Aud./Rm.
132
11/25/19 –
3/15/20 (M-F) 2:10 – 7:00 PM
Strough
Musical
Rehearsals N
Aud./Rm.
132, 131
Café./Lobby
3/12/20,
3/13/20,
3/14/20
7:00 AM –
10:00 PM Musical
Performance N
RFA
Andrea Falvo Celebrate The
Arts Lg. Aud. 11/21/19 2:00 – 5:00 PM Rehearsal N
Megan Anderegg Rome CSD Art
Dept.
Lobby,
Hallway, Café.,
Lg. Aud. 5/7/20 5:00 – 8:00 PM
K-12 Art
Expo N
Brett Couchman RFA Cross
Country Lg. Café. 11/19/19 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Awards
Banquet N
Jessica Lattimore Rome Teacher
Center
Lg. Gym,
Classroom 4/18/20 8:00 – 1:00 PM
Community Action
Poverty
Simulation
N
Michelle
Brindeau
RFA French
Club Small Gym 10/24/19 2:15 – 3:00 PM
Soccer
Game N
Keller Shelton RFA Marching
Band
Lg. Aud.,
Café. 11/8/19
5:30 – 10:30
PM Marching
Band Banquet N
Rob Wood RTA Large Aud. 10/31/19 2:00 – 3:30 PM AFT Visit
Press
Conference N
AnnMarie
Hunzinger
Lady Knights
Basketball
Concession
Stand
12/10/19, 1/7/20,
1/17/20, 1/24/20,
1/28/20, 2/5/20, 2/11/20, 2/13/20
4:30 – 9:00 PM Provide
Food/Drink to
Spectators N
Chris Whitmore French Club Kitchen/
Large Café. 11/7/19 5:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner N
Wendy Haller American
Heart Assoc. Gym/Lobby/
Yearbook Room 2/8/20
6:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Heart
Run/Walk N
Jessica Schaefer Encore DCS Theater,
Cafeteria
5/8/20
5/9/20 –
5/10/20
3:00 PM
7:00 AM –
10:00 PM
Dance
Competition Y
Mary Campbell Class of 2021 Lg. Aud./
Lobby/
Concession Stand
11/13/19,
11/14/19,
11/26/19
2:15 – 4:00 PM,
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Open Mic
Night N
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FACILITIES (Continued)
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. (Continued)
School
Requested
Name
Agency/
Group
Location
Requested
Date(s)
Needed
Time(s)
Needed
Purpose
Fee
Y/N
RFA
Jake DerCola RFA Football
Program Both Cafes. 12/8/19 4:30 – 7:30 PM
End of
Year
Banquet
N
Jon Sears Rome Civil
Service Library 1/18/20
8:00 AM – 4:00
PM
Civil
Service
Exam
N
Nick Medicis Boys
Basketball
Concession
Stand
12/2, 12/13,
12/17, 12/20,
12/27/19, 1/14,
1/31, 2/4, 2/9/20
4:30 – 9:00 PM Concession
Stand N
Mike Lacey Black History
Club Small Aud.
11/21/19
12/18/19 2:00-3:00 PM Meeting N
Lindsay Mogle RFA
Winterguard Café.
11/21,
12/12/2019
1/2/20, 1/9, 1/16,
1/23,
1/30,2/6,2/20,
2/27, 3/12,
3/26/20
5:00-9:00 PM Practice N
12/14/19
1/18, 1/25, 2/1,
2/15, 2/22, 3/7,
3/21, 3/28/20
9:00-12:00 PM Practice N
11/12-3/24/20
Tuesdays 5:00-9:00 PM Practice N
Della Pray RFA JROTC Large &
Small Café. 5/13/20 2:00-9:00 PM Dining In N
Jake Meiss RFA Musical
Large Aud.
Room
1422,1423
Small Café.
5/2/20 2:00-10:00 PM
Rhapsody
& Friends
10 year
Reunion
Perf.
N
Stadium
Support
Evan Howard RFA Dugout
Club
Stadium
Support
Parking Lot
3/28/20 9:00 AM –
12:00 PM
Bottle/
Can Drive N
Lenni Beer Rome Sports
Hall of Fame
Meeting
Room
12/11/19, 1/8/20,
2/12/20, 3/11/20,
4/8/20 5:00 – 6:00 PM Meetings N
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FINANCE
Consent Agenda Action Items
1. Resolution to declare equipment obsolete/surplus (Ebay Items):
RESOLVED: That the following equipment be declared obsolete/surplus and be disposed of in
accordance with policy:
*Auctions International
**Trade-in
Location
Item
Number
Quantity
Reason Serial RCSD
ID RIC
Damaged/
Ebay Disposal
Maintenance
1999 Ford Van* 1FTPE2427XHB16699 1
2001 Dodge
Van* 2B7JB21Y41K529868 1
2003 Ford* 1FTSF31L53EB17971 1
2003 Ford* 1FTSF31L23EB17975 1
2004 Ford* 1FDWF36P94EA27006 1
Toyota Forklift** 21569 1
2003 CAT Pay
Loader** CAT09386E98HS00913 1
Bellamy Cart – Food 0C002873 1
Ft. Stanwix
Elementary
2-Door Reach-
In Coolers
002124/
QC026034 2
RFA
Maroon Student
Chairs
QC008653,
QC010023,
QC012903,
QC007364,
QC023104
5
Green Café
Chair QC014960 1
Teacher’s Chair QC013412 1
40 in. TV 005766,
005935 2
Microwave 1
Refrigerators 2
Old Warmer 007418/
QC011044 1
RFA, District
Office,
Gansevoort,
Bellamy,
Staley
Laptops, CPUs,
Access Points, Scanners, Tablets,
iPads, Macbooks,
Switches, Monitors, Desktops, Projectors,
BrightSigns
List In Business Office
Clough
4-Drawer Black File
Cabinets
QC027379
QC027466 2
Grey 2 Drawer File
Cabinet 000119 1
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FINANCE (Continued)
Consent Agenda Action Items
2. Resolution to transfer funds within the General Fund:
RESOLVED: That the following transfers for 2019-20 be made within the funds of the Board of Education:
From: To: Amount
Budget Code #/Code Line Discussion Budget Code #/Code Line Discussion
A9050-800-00-0000 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS A2110-400-00-0000
CONTRACTUAL
EXPENSES $228,973.80
A1680-490-00-0000 BOCES CENTRAL DATA A1981-490-00-0000 BOCES ADMIN EXP $ 21,052.00
A2110-130-00-0000 TEACH SALARIES 7-12 A2815-160-00-0000 NON-INSTRUCT SAL $ 32,576.50
A9050-800-00-0000 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS A1910-400-00-0000
CONTRACTUAL
EXPENSES $ 27,807.57
A2250-490-00-0000 BOCES SERVICES A2110-150-00-0000
TEACHER SALARIES
ART $650,000.00
A9050-800-00-0000 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS A2110-150-00-0000
TEACHER SALARIES
ART $ 51,790.48
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FINANCE
Action Items
1. Resolution to adopt budget calendar:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mrs. Herbowy:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the 2020-2021 budget
calendar be adopted by the Board of Education.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
2. Resolution to accept donation:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mrs. Herbowy:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves the donation of $1,000.00 from Wal-Mart for Denti Elementary.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Thank you to Walmart for their support.
3. Resolution to accept donation:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mrs. Herbowy:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves the donation of $5,000.00 from Dollar General for Strough Middle School.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Thank you to Dollar General for their support.
4. Resolution to approve Universal Pre-K 4-year old contract:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Mellace:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the UPK 4-year old service
contract from the Rome Catholic Preschool ($5,800/child) be approved by the Board of
Education for the 2019-2020 school year.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
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FINANCE
Action Items (Continued)
5. Resolution to approve Universal Pre-K 3-year old contract:
Resolution by Mr. Mellace, seconded by Mr. Leonard:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the UPK 3-year old service
contract from the Rome Catholic Preschool ($5,800/child) be approved by the Board of
Education for the 2019-2020 school year.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Clarification of grant guidelines.
6. Resolution to approve tax certiorari:
Resolution by Mr. Fitzpatrick, seconded by Mr. Mellace:
WHEREAS, ROMNY Company, Ltd. filed tax certiorari proceedings challenging the assessment on its
property located at 5781-5799 Taberg Road in the City of Rome, for the 2015-16, 2016-17,
2017-18, and 2018-19 tax years; and
WHEREAS, ROMNY Company, Ltd. has proposed settlement of the proceedings upon the following terms:
a) Reduce the 2015 assessment to $1,926,540
b) Reduce the 2016 assessment to $1,886,220;
c) Reduce the 2017 assessment to $1,876,140;
d) Reduce the 2018 assessment to $1,805,328;
e) Reduce the 2019 assessment to $705,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rome supports the settlement proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is willing to settle the proceedings pursuant to the terms outlined above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED: 1. The Board of Education agrees to settle the tax certiorari proceedings commenced by
ROMNY Company, Ltd. in accordance with the terms set forth above and in the form
approved by Ferrara Fiorenza PC and hereby delegates to Ferrara Fiorenza PC the authority
to execute such settlement documents.
2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Voice vote.
By acclamation. (One no-Leonard)
Clarification of address (Rome-Taberg Road), no loss of tax revenue.
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FINANCE
Action Items (Continued)
7. Resolution to approve agreement:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Ms. Davis:
WHEREAS, the Rome City School District (“District”) in conjunction with MARCH Associates Architects &
Planning, PC (“Architect”) has determined that after notice and an opportunity to cure the
deficiency, J. Priore Construction, Inc., has failed to perform certain work related to the items
described in the Miscellaneous Punch List in compliance with its contract with the District in
connection with the Strough Middle School Reconstruction Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the District in conjunction with its Architect has reviewed a proposal by HR Beebe, Inc., for
construction services designed to remedy the deficiency and takeover the work described in the
Miscellaneous Punch List in connection with the Project; and
WHEREAS, after review of the proposal and in consultation with its Architect and legal counsel the District has
selected HR Beebe, Inc., to take over the work as described in the proposed agreement, based on a
time and materials cost basis as set out in the proposed agreement (“TM Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the District’s legal counsel, Ferrara Fiorenza, PC, has reviewed and approved the proposed TM
Agreement as to form (a copy of which has been shared with the Board); and
WHEREAS, the proposed TM Agreement establishes the terms and conditions governing the services to be
provided, including but not limited to the fees to be paid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
1. The Board of Education approves the retention of HR Beebe, Inc., to takeover work in
conjunction with the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the TM
Agreement.
2. The Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools, the President
of the Board, or their designee to enter into the TM Agreement with HR Beebe, Inc., on
behalf of the Board and take all steps necessary or convenient to proceed under the
agreement in connection with the Project.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
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FINANCE
Action Items (Continued)
8. Resolution to approve agreement:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick:
WHEREAS, the Rome City School District (“District”) in conjunction with MARCH Associates Architects &
Planning, PC (“Architect”) has determined that after notice and an opportunity to cure the
deficiency, J. Priore Construction, Inc., has failed to perform certain work related to the installation
of doors and hardware in compliance with its contract with the District in connection with the
Strough Middle School Reconstruction Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the District in conjunction with its Architect has reviewed a proposal by HR Beebe, Inc., for
construction services designed to remedy the deficiency and takeover the work related to the
installation of doors and hardware in connection with the Project; and
WHEREAS, after review of the proposal and in consultation with its Architect and legal counsel the District has
selected HR Beebe, Inc., to take over the work as described in the proposed agreement, for a
Guaranteed Maximum Price as set out in the proposed agreement (“GMP Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the District’s legal counsel, Ferrara Fiorenza, PC, has reviewed and approved the proposed
GMP Agreement as to form (a copy of which has been shared with the Board); and
WHEREAS, the proposed GMP Agreement establishes the terms and conditions governing the services to be
provided, including but not limited to the fees to be paid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:
1. The Board of Education approves the retention of HR Beebe, Inc., to takeover work in
conjunction with the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the GMP
Agreement.
2. The Board of Education hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Schools, the President of the
Board, or their designee to enter into the GMP Agreement with HR Beebe, Inc., on behalf of the
Board and take all steps necessary or convenient to proceed under the agreement in connection
with the Project.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, December 10th at 10:00 A.M.
FACILITIES
Action Items
none
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Action Items
1. Resolution to approve the Honor Society field trip to Washington DC:
Resolution to table by Mr. Mellace, seconded by Mr. Leonard:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Honor Society field trip
to attend the Educational Leadership in Washington, DC, April 30, 2020 to May 2, 2020, under
the supervision of Patricia Nisiewicz and Maria Ritchie, be approved.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
2. Resolution to approve the Strough Student Government field trip to Albany, New York:
Resolution by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Mellace:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Strough Student
Government field trip to attend the NYS YMCA Model Youth Legislature Conference in
Albany, New York, November 21, 2019 to November 23, 2019, under the supervision of David
Brognano, be approved.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
PEOPLE OPERATIONS
Action Items
1. Resolution to accept retirement:
Resolution by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mrs. Herbowy:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby accepts with regret the retirement of the following individuals:
Jonathan Baldwin Teacher Effective Date 4/13/2020
Roxanne Pettinelli Food Service Worker Effective Date 12/31/2019
Bruce Ruzanski Custodian Effective Date 1/18/2020
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Action Items
2. Resolution to grant tenure:
Resolution by Ms. Davis, seconded by Mr. Mellace:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby grants tenure to the following individuals:
Jill Schaal Library Media Specialist Effective Date 12/03/2019
Lorraine Hamner Speech Effective Date 12/15/2019
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Board offered congratulations.
3. Resolution to adjust title:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby adjusts the title of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction to the
following:
Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Mr. Blake gave clarification for the title change.
4. Resolution to appoint club positions:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Ms. Davis:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby appoints the following individuals to club positions for the 2019-2020 school year:
Name Title Building Salary
Brian Buchanan Key Club RFA $500
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Action Items
5. Resolution to approve job descriptions:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mrs. Herbowy:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby approves the following job descriptions:
Director of Elementary Programs
Director of Secondary Programs
Director Counseling Services
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Mr. Blake provided clarification regarding directors, cost/savings to the budget.
6. Resolution to create positions:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education
hereby creates the following positions:
Registered Nurse (District wide float)
Director of Elementary Programs
Director of Secondary Programs
Assistant Director of Supported Learning/Principal
Reading Teacher - Elementary (7)
Teacher Assistants (2)
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Clarification given for nurse position and teacher assistant positions.
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PEOPLE OPERATIONS (Continued)
Action Items
7. Resolution to appoint Lead Evaluators:
Resolution by Mr. Matwijec-Walda, seconded by Ms. Loughran:
RESOLVED: That the Board herby certifies that the following individuals have completed the lead evaluator
training required by Section 3012-D of the Education Law and related regulations, and is
certified to serve as lead evaluator under the District’s Annual Professional Performance
Review Plan.
Name Title Building
Christopher Brewer Asst. Superintendent District Wide
Michael Flagg Principal Ridge Mills
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
POLICY
Action Items
1. Resolution to rescind Regulation #7027.2-Student Affidavit of Emancipation:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Mellace:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Regulation # 7027.2-
Student Affidavit of Emancipation, be rescinded by the Board Of Education.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
2. Resolution to accept Regulation 7027.2-Affadavit of Receiving Party or Person in Parental Relation:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Ms. Davis:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Regulation #7027.2-
Affidavit of Receiving Party or Person in Parental Relation, be accepted by the Board of
Education.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
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POLICY (Continued)
Action Items
3. Resolution to accept Regulation 7027.3-Parent/Guardian Affidavit:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Mellace:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Regulation #7027.3-
Parent/Guardian Affidavit, be accepted by the Board of Education.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
4. Resolution to accept Regulation 7027.4-Designation of School District of Attendance for a Homeless Child:
Resolution by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Ms. Davis:
RESOLVED: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, that Regulation #7027.4-
Designation of School District of Attendance for a Homeless Child, be accepted by the Board
of Education.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Committee Discussion
Next Committee Meeting: Thursday, November 14th at 5:00 P.M.
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1. Resolution authorizing listing agreement:
Resolution by Mr. Fitzpatrick, seconded by Mr. Leonard:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Rome City School District (the “Board of Education” or
“Board”) seeks to dispose of school district property, which is of no use for school district
purposes and which consists of the former Fort Stanwix School located at 110-112 West
Linden Street, City of Rome, County of Oneida and State of New York, including 3.1 acres
of land and school building of approximately 58,732 sq. ft., being tax map identification
number 223.020-6-22 (the “property”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has sought proposals from realtors to assist the District in the sale
of the property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has had an opportunity to review the various proposals and selected
Pyramid Brokerage Company. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Rome City School District as follows:
1. The Board of Education retains Pyramid Brokerage Company, Inc. to assist the District
in selling the property and approves the listing agreement regarding the same.
Voice vote.
By acclamation. (One abstain-Davis)
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OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution to remove from the table the authorizing listing agreement:
Resolution by Mr. Matwijec-Walda, seconded by Mr. Leonard:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Rome City School District (the “Board of Education” or
“Board”) seeks to dispose of school district property, which is of no use for school district
purposes and which consists of the former Fort Stanwix School located at 110 West Linden
Street, City of Rome, County of Oneida and State of New York, including 3.1 acres of land and
school building of approximately 58,732 sq. ft., being tax map identification number 223.020-
6-22 (the “property”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has sought proposals from realtors to assist the District in the sale of the
property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has had an opportunity to review the various proposals and selected
Pyramid Brokerage Company, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Rome City School District as follows:
1. The Board of Education retains Pyramid Brokerage Company, Inc. to assist the District in
selling the property and approves the listing agreement regarding the same.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Motion to strike resolution to authorize listing agreement:
Motion by Mr. Mellace, seconded by Mr. Matwiec-Walda:
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Motion by Mr. Fitzpatrick, seconded by Mr. Mellace, to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:03 P.M. to discuss
contract negotiations and legal issues.
Voice vote.
By acclamation.
Motion by Mr. Mellace, seconded by Ms. Loughran, to adjourn Executive Session at 10:23 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
On the motion of Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Matwijec-Walda, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. to the
call of the President.