Marathon Central School District public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education will review a Bus Bond Resolution via roll call vote and discuss a new remote learning scenario due to staffing shortages. The meeting also includes presentations on FFA overnight trips and cafeteria updates.
- Roll call vote on Bus Bond Resolution
- Approval of FFA Leadership Series trip ($65 per student)
- Approval of Camp Oswegatchie Retreat request ($150 per student)
- Review of remote learning plan for staffing shortages
- Approval of technology disposal for December 2021
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education will review several consent agenda items, including financial audits and policy changes. The board will also discuss the creation of a full-time Network Technician role and receive updates on the ARP plan and senior trip.
- Proposal to create one full-time Network Technician position
- Approval of 2020-21 fiscal year financial audits
- Review of policy changes regarding staff development and student/staff substance use
- Approval of Lordes Strength and Conditioning contract
- Review of winter coaching appointments
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Audit Committee is meeting with officials from Insero to review the 2020-2021 financial audit. This is an information item, not a decision or public hearing.
- Review of 2020-2021 financial audit with Insero
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet on October 6, 2021, to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, personnel items, coaching appointments, a Spanish contract, special education recommendations, and several policy first reads. The board will also discuss Chase credit card statements, a substitute appointment, and staff development, and receive presentations on social-emotional learning and health and wellness.
- Consent agenda includes approval of September 8, 2021 minutes and personnel items
- Fall and winter coaching appointments, plus a spring boys golf appointment, to be approved
- Spanish contract to be approved
- First read of policies: 6150, 7131, 7320, 8280, 1510, and Guidelines for Public Participation
- Discussion of Chase credit card statements for May and June 2021
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing and vote on the 2020-2021 District Safety Plan, with 15 minutes for public comment. The board will also consider a consent agenda including personnel items, financial reports, and transportation contracts, and will discuss a SEQRA resolution for the Appleby Water Tank.
- Public hearing and vote on the District Safety Plan 2020-2021
- Consent agenda includes personnel items, financial reports, and transportation contracts
- Discussion and action on SEQRA resolution for Appleby Water Tank
- Approval of 1-year leave of absence for Jamie Driscoll
- Presentation of Annual Outcome Report of K-12 Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling and Guidance Plan
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing the 2021-2022 school reopening plan and staff development. The agenda includes approving various personnel appointments, resignations, and a resolution for a Hunter Safety Course.
- Resolution to approve Hunter Safety Training course taught by William Perks
- Request to approve Greenheart foreign exchange students for the 2021-2022 school year
- Review of 2021-2022 School Reopening Plan
- Approval of personnel appointments and resignations
- Discussion of 2021-2022 academic goals regarding graduation, attendance, and course passing rates
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing the draft 2021-2022 school opening plan, which includes updates based on CDC guidance for the Delta variant. The meeting also covers personnel appointments, including new job descriptions for specialized teaching roles.
- Review of 2021-2022 School Opening Plan and communication timeline
- Approval of new positions: Intervention and Enrichment Teacher, Social Emotional Learning Specialist, and Data Integration Specialist
- Discussion regarding the 2020-2021 Tax Warrant
- Approval of fall coaching appointments
- Review of CNYRIC copier resolution
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and making appointments for the 2021-2022 school year. The board also reviewed a draft of the student Code of Conduct and heard public input on it. A large consent agenda covering personnel, financial warrants, policy changes, and new clubs was approved.
- Election of board president and vice president, and oath for new board member
- Review of draft Code of Conduct with public input
- Consent agenda: appointments, personnel authorizations, financial warrants, policy 5640 (smoking/tobacco/cannabis), new Debate, E-Sports, and Fitness/Gym clubs
- Retirement of bus driver Deb Mason effective July 31, 2021
- Approval of 2021-2022 payroll schedule and BOCES AS-7
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2021, at Appleby Cafeteria. The agenda includes consent agenda items (minutes, personnel, agreements, reserve transfers), a first read of a policy on smoking/tobacco/cannabis, discussion and action on the American Rescue Plan grant, and approval of the Class of 2021. The board will also recognize retiring staff and student board members, and reserve 30 minutes for public input.
- First read of Policy 5640 on smoking, tobacco, and cannabis use
- Discussion and action on American Rescue Plan grant (ARP-ESSER)
- Approval of Class of 2021
- Consent agenda includes CTE Agriculture Agreement with Whitney Point, reserve allocations, and personnel items
- Recognition of retiring staff (Gretchen Jewiss, Lynne Ryan, Richard Drake)
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet to approve a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, coaching appointments, policy changes, and salary increases. They will also discuss and take action on personnel matters, grant-based summer opportunities, and staff development. The meeting includes a public input period and updates on district goals and upcoming events.
- 3% salary increases for Sub Caller, Tax Collector, District Clerk, Cafe Floor Supervisor, Custodial Team Leader, Torchlight Editor, Census Taker(s), AM/PM Bus Supervision, AM Bus Supervision
- Rescind prior acceptance of Lindsay Kearney's resignation effective June 30, 2021
- Approve grant-based summer opportunities: Individual Transition Program and Junior/Senior High School Summer Enrichment at $30/hour
- Approve policy 6213 Registration and Professional Learning (second read)
- Reserve transfer from EBLAR Reserve to Workers Comp and TRS Reserves
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is meeting on May 18, 2021, to hear a presentation on the Village of Marathon Water Project, receive public input, and consider a consent agenda that includes personnel items, financial reports, and policy changes. The board will also discuss vaccination clinics for students and community members, and review extracurricular account balances.
- Village of Marathon Water Project presentation by B. McGovern
- Consent agenda includes personnel items, financial reports (General Fund warrants #55, #56, #58), and claims audit report for March 2021
- First read of policy 6213 Registration and Professional Learning
- Discussion of vaccination clinics (Pfizer) for students 12+ and community members at Marathon HS on May 19
- Review of extracurricular account balances as of 4-30-21
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will hold a public forum and hearing on the 2021-2022 budget and the American Recovery Plan, followed by a board meeting. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including personnel appointments, policy changes, and poll inspectors, and discuss the updated school calendar and stop arm camera agreements.
- 2021-2022 Budget and ARP public hearing
- Consent agenda: personnel items, spring coaches, senior trip chaperone, policy 8220, poll inspectors
- Updated 2020-2021 school calendar
- Stop arm camera MOU with Broome County and letter to Cortland County
- Superintendent's evaluation
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet to review and potentially approve the final 2021-2022 budget draft, an updated reserve fund plan, and a custodial salary adjustment. The agenda also includes consent items such as personnel appointments, a physical therapy contract, and policy changes, plus a discussion on the updated re-opening plan. Public input is limited to 5 minutes per person.
- Final 2021-2022 budget presentation and approval of tellers
- Marathon Reserve Fund Plan update and review
- Custodial salary adjustment resolution
- Consent agenda: BOCES administrative budget, physical therapy contract, policy changes (e.g., 5681 School Safety Plans, 7550 Dignity for All Students)
- Updated re-opening plan discussion with public hearings on April 28
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet to review the third draft of the 2021-2022 budget, hear a consultant presentation, and consider a consent agenda that includes financial reports, policy changes, and a new collective bargaining agreement with the Marathon Administrators' Association. The board will also discuss personnel actions, including a retirement, and a request for non-district residents to attend.
- Ratification of Marathon Administrators' Association collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
- Policy changes: first read of 5681 School Safety Plans, 6120 Equal Employment Opportunity, 6121 Sexual Harassment, 6411 Use of Email, 7550 Dignity for All Students, 7553 Hazing, 8130 Equal Educational Opportunities; second read of 5633 Gender Neutral Single-Occupancy Bathrooms
- Approval of financial warrants and claims audit report for February 2021
- Personnel actions including retirement of Gretchen Jewiss effective June 30, 2021
- Review of 2021-2022 budget third draft with revenue and expenditure plans
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will vote on several key items, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the Marathon Teachers' Association, a bus bond resolution, and tenure recommendations. The board will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget, including a projected tax levy increase, and receive updates on district goals, diversity, and strategic planning.
- Ratify new collective bargaining agreement with Marathon Teachers' Association (effective July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023)
- Bus Bond Resolution for 2020 bus purchase (roll call vote)
- Tenure recommendations for Christopher Leins, Kathleen Norris, Jonelle Sturdevant
- Sabbatical requests totaling $4,907 for six staff members
- 2021-2022 budget: 2.72% tax cap, 1% levy increase equals about $40,000
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is holding a public forum on the 2021-2022 budget. The board will also consider approving a revised Phase 2 bid for the Appleby Elementary playground project, with the bid lowered because wood chips were included in the base site work bid. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items like minutes, personnel, financial reports, and policy changes, as well as discussion items on tenure, staff development, and winter high-risk sports.
- 2021-2022 Budget Public Forum
- Phase 2 Bid Approval for Appleby Elementary playground (revised 2/2/2021)
- Tenure recommendation for Teacher Assistant Lori Morrison
- Consent agenda includes policy changes (e.g., 3420 Non-Discrimination, 5681 School Safety Plans)
- Discussion on Winter High Risk Sports protocols
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially approve memoranda of agreement (MOAs) with the MAA, MTA, and MESA unions regarding COVID-19 paid leave. The board will also consider a resolution extending similar paid leave provisions to staff not covered by those contracts, including food service, custodial, and transportation workers. The meeting includes a consent agenda for approving minutes and personnel items, and a discussion about an upcoming financial planning committee meeting and a public forum.
- Memorandum of Agreement between District and MAA re COVID-19 Paid Leave
- Memorandum of Agreement between District and MTA re COVID-19 Paid Leave
- Memorandum of Agreement between District and MESA re COVID-19 Paid Leave
- Resolution for Staff That Fall Under Policy 6311 for COVID-19 Paid Leave
- Draft Minutes of January 21, 2021 and Personnel Items on consent agenda
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet on January 6, 2021, to review the first draft of the 2021-2022 budget, including fiscal realities such as increased retirement contributions, health insurance premiums, and an anticipated tax levy cap of about 1.2%. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including personnel items, financial reports, donations, and policy changes. Public input is limited to 5 minutes per person or group.
- First draft of 2021-2022 budget presented; 1% tax levy increase equals about $40,000
- Consent agenda includes approval of bus purchases for 2021-2022
- Donation of $2,225 from Mental Health Association of Cortland County
- Policy changes: first read of 1330, 1620, 1640, 5681, 7241, 7420; second read of 3421, 5520
- Facilities Advisory Committee: Phase 2 capital project bids to open Jan 26, approval expected Feb 3