SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (Reorganizational/Regular Meeting)
Todd Dack Board Room, Maynard P. Wilson Building
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 5:30 pm
I. CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. OATH OF OFFICE TO ELECTED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER
Anthony Harrison- 5-year term of office (eff. 7/1/26-6/30/31)
III. OATHS OF OFFICE TO THE APPOINTED EX OFFICIO STUDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Noah Crescent - 1-year term of office (eff. 7/1/26-6/30/27)
Katlyn Robinson- 1-year term of office (eff. 7/1/26-6/30/27)
IV. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS (Oath Administered after each Election)
President (Nominations/Appointment)
Vice President (Nominations/Appointment)
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
VI. APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
District Clerk................................................................................................................................ Michelle Jaques
Acting District Clerk in Absence of Clerk................................ Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
District Treasurer.......................................................................................................................... Katie Dandrow
Tax Collector.................................................................................................................................. Tiffany Sholett
CPSE Assistant to Chairperson...................................................................................................... Alicia Augliano
Frontline Absence Management Facilitator................................................................................ Amber Desormo
Summer Feeding Program.............................................................................................................. Bailey Mackey
External Auditor........................................................................................................... Robert F. Stackel CPA, PC
Internal Auditor....................................................................................................................................... Questar
Claims Auditor............................................................................................................................... Tiffany Sholett
Claims Auditor Back Up.................................................................................................................... Janet Abbott
Central Treasurer Extra-Classroom Accounts.................................................................................... Heather Tyo
Faculty Auditor Extra-Classroom Accounts................................................................................... Katie Dandrow
Audit Committee.................................................................................................................... Board of Education
Chief Faculty Counselors................................................................. J West, J Christopher, J Pelton, T Gianfagna
School Physician................................................................................................................. Dr. Joseph Gianfagna
School Attorney..................................................................................................................... Ferrara Fiorenza PC
Attendance Supervisors............................................ J West, J Christopher, J Pelton, T Gianfagna, J Hartshorne
Records Access/Management Officer.................................... Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Title IX Compliance Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Officer................................................. Rebecca Dalrymple
District Liaison for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth/504......................................... Sarah OYong
Medicaid Compliance Officer........................................................................................................... Sarah OYong
LEA for Foster Care.......................................................................................................................... Sarah OYong
Insurance Consultants............................................................................................ Haylor, Freyer and Coon, Inc.
Health/Dental Plans Administrators.......................................................................................... MVP & Ameritas
CSE/CPSE Appointments 2026-2027........................................................................................ See Attached List
Chemical Hygiene Designee........................................................................................................ Heather Stevens
Substance Abuse Designee........................................................................................................... Kristie Hancock
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Local Educational Agency (LEA) Designee.... Chris Jaques
Safety Officer.................................................................................................................................... Chris Jaques
District Chief Emergency Officer............................................ Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Dignity Act Coordinators........................................... J West, J Christopher, J Pelton, T Gianfagna, R Dalrymple
Data Privacy Security Officer.......................................................................................................... Shelbie Pelton
Lead Administrator for Health............................................................................................................. Jim Pelton
Lead Administrator for PE & Athletics.............................................................................................. Lisa Parsons
School Lunch Federal Child Nutrition Program Reviewing Official............................................... Andrea Rogers
School Lunch Federal Child Nutrition Program Hearing Official....... C Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
School Lunch Federal Child Nutrition Program Verification Official.............................................. Bailey Mackey
VII. AUTHORIZATIONS
State and Federal Grant Administrator.................................. Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Budget Transfers (Not to Exceed $25,000)............................ Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Attendance Approval for Professional Development & Conferences.. C Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Authorizes .................................................. the Superintendent to hire staff temporarily pending BOE Approval
Authorizes.............................................. the Bonding of All Personnel Responsible for Handling District Monies
Authorizes.............................. the Establishment of Five (5) Petty Cash Funds of $100 for each building and DO
Authorizes Mileage Reimbursement Rate ............................................................... Federal IRS Rate (.725/mile)
Authorizes ................................ Readoption of all Policies, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct in effect on 6/30/26
VIII. DESIGNATIONS
Purchasing Agent................................................................... Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Jeff-Lewis School Boards' Executive Committee Representative and Alternate (JE/EG)................................ TBA
NYSSBA & JLSBA Legislative Liaison (JVC)................................................................................................... TBA
BOCES Occupational Education Advisory Committee......................................... as South Jefferson’s Committee
FFA Ag Advisory Board..................................................... Erin Gaffney, Ken Bibbins, Tim Elmer, James Juczak,
Jay Matteson, James Munroe II, Diane Petrowski, Ron Porter, Bill Stowell
Designated Educational Official............................................. Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
Certification of Payrolls.......................................................... Christina Chamberlain/Thomas Turck/New Super
School Pesticide Representative........................................................................................................ Chris Jaques
Official Bank Signatories
- Signature for Financial Notes and Bonds................................................................... (Board President)
- Signature in Absence of the Board President....................................................... (Board Vice President)
Official Bank Depositories...................................... Watertown Savings, Community, JPMorgan Chase, NY Class
Official Newspaper........................................................................................................... Watertown Daily Times
SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (Reorganizational/Regular Meeting)
Todd Dack Board Room, Maynard P. Wilson Building
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 5:30 pm
IX. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda*
X. Approval of Minutes –
6/17/26 - Regular*
6/30/26 - Special*
XI. Public Forum
XII. Action Items, Updates, & Items of Information - Superintendent of Schools
- Senior Class Trip Presentation & Approval*
- Approval of Jeff-Lewis School Boards Association Membership*
- Approval of NYSSBA Membership*
- Approval of Rural Schools Association Membership*
- Facilities Usage & Fees Information and Discussion
- Approval of FFA Overnight Trip Requests*
- Approval of APPR MOA*
- Code of Conduct Information
- Emergency Response Plan Information
- Approval of CSE/CPSE Recommendations*
- District Updates/Items of Information
- Approval of Additional 2026-2027 Salary Rate*
- Approval of School Physician Agreement*
XIII. Personnel
1. Personnel Recommendations*
XIV. Action Items & Information- Fiscal
1. Approval of Assured Partners/Pro Act Agreement*
2. Approval of Bid for Capital Outlay Project*
3. Accept the NNYCF Gift for Wilson Reading Awards*
4. Accept the NNYCF Gift for Boys Lacrosse Program*
5. Accept the NNYCF Gift for Technology Department*
6. Business Office Update
XV. Upcoming BOE Dates
Wednesday, July 29, 2026- Special Board of Education Meeting- TBD
Wednesday, August 26, 2026- Regular BOE Meeting- 5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 9, 2026- Regular Board of Education Meeting- 6:00 pm
XVI. Proposed Executive Session*
XVII. Adjournment*
