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SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

AGENDA – BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (Reorganizational/Regular Meeting)

Todd Dack Board Room, Maynard P. Wilson Building

Tuesday, July 15, 2025     5:00 p.m.

 

I.              CALL TO ORDER - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

II.            OATHS OF OFFICE TO ELECTED BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

                Erin Gaffney- 5-year term of office (eff. 7/1/25-6/30/30)

Ellen Moculski- 5-year term of office (eff. 7/1/25-6/30/30)

 

III.           OATHS OF OFFICE TO THE APPOINTED EX OFFICIO STUDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

                Timothy Renzi - 1-year term of office (eff. 7/1/25-6/30/26)

Lacy Smith- 1-year term of office (eff. 7/1/25-6/30/26)

               

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

School Business Administrator........................................................................................................................ Joshua Hartshorne

Assistant Superintendent.............................................................................................................................................. Lisa Parsons

District Treasurer........................................................................................................................................................ Katie Dandrow

Tax Collector................................................................................................................................................................. Tiffany Sholett

CPSE Assistant to Chairperson.............................................................................................................................. Alicia Augliano

Frontline Absence Management.......................................................................................................................... Amber Desormo

Summer Feeding Program......................................................................................................................................... Bailey Mackey

Director of Facilities II.................................................................................................................................................... Jeffery Smith

External Auditor..................................................................................................................................... Robert F. Stackel CPA, PC

Internal Auditor........................................................................................................................................ D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP

Claims Auditor............................................................................................................................................................. Tiffany Sholett

Claims Auditor Back Up............................................................................................................................................. Anna Pfleegor

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

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 2025-2026................................................................................................................ See Attached List

Chemical Hygiene Designee.................................................................................................................................. Heather Stevens

Substance Abuse Designee..................................................................................................................................... Kristie Hancock

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Local Educational Agency (LEA) Designee...... Jeffery Smith

Safety Officer.................................................................................................................................................................... Jeffery Smith

District Chief Emergency Officer............................................................................................................ Christina Chamberlain

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................................................. Christina Chamberlain

School Lunch Federal Child Nutrition Program Verification Official........................................................... Bailey Mackey

 

 VII.        AUTHORIZATIONS

State and Federal Grant Administrator................................................................................................. Christina Chamberlain

Budget Transfers (Not to Exceed $25,000)............................................................................................ Christina Chamberlain

Attendance Approval for Professional Development & Conferences.......................................... Christina Chamberlain

Authorizes ................................................................ Bonding of All Personnel Responsible for Handling District Monies

Authorizes ............................................... Establishment of Five (5) Petty Cash Funds of $100 for each building and DO

Authorizes Mileage Reimbursement Rate ............ Federal IRS Rate (.70/mile)

Authorizes ........................................ Readoption of all Policies, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct in effect on 6/30/25

 

VIII.        DESIGNATIONS

Purchasing Agent...................................................................................................................................... Christina Chamberlain

Jeff-Lewis School Boards' Executive Committee Representative and Alternate (JE/PD)......................................... TBA

NYSSBA & JLSBA Legislative Liaison (PD)........................................................................................................................... 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

Certification of Payrolls........................................................................................................................... Christina Chamberlain

School Pesticide Representative................................................................................................................................ Jeffery Smith

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

Tuesday, July 15, 2025     5:00 p.m.

 

 

IX.     A.            Approve Regular Meeting Agenda

 

          B.            Approval of Minutes - 6/18/25 - Regular

                         

                C.            Public Forum

 

                D.            Action Items, Updates, & Items of Information - Superintendent of Schools

  1. Approval of Jeff-Lewis School Boards Association Membership
  2. Approval of NYSSBA Membership
  3. Facilities Usage & Fees Information
  4. Facilities Usage Discussion
  5. Approval of Preschool Special Education Services Agreement
  6. Code of Conduct Information
  7. Emergency Response Plan Information
  8. Approval of CSE/CPSE Recommendations
  9. District Updates/Items of Information

                   

                E.            Personnel

                                1.       Personnel Recommendations

 

                F.             Action Items & Information- Fiscal  

1.       Approval of Budget Report (6/25)

2.       Revenue Report Information

  1. Approval of Updated Substitute Rates

4.       Approval of Auctioning of Wheelchair Bus

5.       Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement for Summer Recreation- Village of Adams

6.       Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement for Summer Recreation- Town of Lorraine

7.       Approval of BOCES AS-7

  1. Business Office Update

 

      X.      UPCOMING BOE DATES

Wednesday, August 20, 2025- Board Retreat- Change in Time from 3:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

                        Wednesday, August 20, 2025- Regular BOE Meeting- 5:00 p.m.

 

XI.     PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

XII.   ADJOURNMENT

               

 

 

 

 

2025-2026 Board of Education Meetings

 

  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  • Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  • Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Budget Vote/Election
  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026
  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026

BOE Minutes

June 18, 2025
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June 4, 2025
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May 12, 2025
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April 14, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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March 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
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January 22, 2025
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January 8, 2025
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December 11, 2024 Amended
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December 11, 2024
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November 13, 2024
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October 28, 2024 special
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October 23, 2024
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October 9, 2024
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September 25, 2024
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September 11, 2024
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August 28, 2024 special
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August 21, 2024 special
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August 13, 2024
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July 30, 2024
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July 9, 2024
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June 18, 2024
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June 5, 2024
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May 13, 2024 Amended
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May 13, 2024
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April 17, 2024
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April 10, 2024
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April 3, 2024
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March 20, 2024
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March 6, 2024
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February 14, 2024
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January 24, 2024
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January 10, 2024
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December 13, 2023
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November 8, 2023
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November 1, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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September 27, 2023
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September 13, 2023
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August 23, 2023
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August 9, 2023
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July 26, 2023
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July 11, 2023
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June 21, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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May 8, 2023
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April 25, 2023
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April 17, 2023 (amended)
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April 5, 2023
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March 22, 2023
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March 8, 2023
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February 15, 2023
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January 25, 2023
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January 22, 2023
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December 14, 2022
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November 9, 2022
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October 26, 2022
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September 28, 2022
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September 14, 2022
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August 31, 2022
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August 24, 2022
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August 10, 2022
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July 27, 2022
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July 13, 2022
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