Marathon Central School District public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2022, at the Junior-Senior High School library. The board will consider a bus bond resolution requiring a roll call vote, approve a $2.00 per hour pay increase for non-represented regular employees effective January 1, 2023, and act on a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments, financial warrants, and other routine items. Several agenda items, including a transportation update and a student wellness coach job description, have been tabled. The board will also receive presentations on ESSER programs and student achievements, and review multiple district policies.
- Bus Bond Resolution - roll call vote
- Resolution to raise hourly pay for non-represented regular employees by $2.00/hour effective Jan 1, 2023
- Consent agenda: personnel appointments, financial warrants (General Fund #24-32, Cafeteria #4, Federal #5), claims audit report, special education recommendations
- Policy review: 3310, 3320, 3410, 3411, 3412, 3420, 3421, 3430, 3510
- Tabled items: Transportation Update, Board of Education and Graduating Students, SEL Update, Student Wellness & Success Coach Job Description
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet on November 1, 2022, to discuss and act on routine items, including consent agenda approvals, policy revisions, and new business. A notable item is the acceptance of a $1,185,000 EPA Clean School Bus rebate to replace three buses with electric ones. The board will also recognize a student's national championship and hear updates on the SRO program and other administrative matters.
- EPA Clean School Bus rebate: $1,185,000 for 3 electric buses and charging infrastructure
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, personnel, coaching appointments, financial warrants, claims audit, and special education recommendations
- Policy revision second reading: Organizational Chart (Policy 4211)
- Accept independent financial audit and extraclassroom audit for FYE 6/30/2022
- Donation: $500 from Visions Federal Credit Union for Agriculture Program laser engraver
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is meeting on October 5, 2022, to handle routine business and discuss several items. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel appointments, winter athletic coaching appointments, a $1,000 donation from CAPCO for student t-shirts, financial warrants, and other routine approvals. They will also hold a first reading of a policy revision (Organizational Chart), review treasurer's reports and credit card statements, and receive updates on the School Resource Officer (SRO) position and legal issues.
- Consent agenda includes personnel items, winter athletic appointments, and a $1,000 CAPCO donation for Appleby student t-shirts.
- First reading of Policy 4211 (Organizational Chart) for approval.
- Treasurer's reports for May, June, and July 2022 to be reviewed.
- Chase credit card statements for June and July 2022 to be reviewed.
- SRO update: position still unfilled due to sheriff's department personnel shortage.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 7, 2022, at the high school library. The board will hear a presentation on the Results First Plan, consider a consent agenda with personnel and policy items, and discuss opening day information and policy reviews. The meeting also includes a public input period and a possible executive session for personnel matters.
- Presentation on Results First Plan by W. Locke
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel appointments, mentors, fall coaching appointments, and revised job description for Director of Physical Education
- Acceptance of $500 donation from Kiwanis Club of Cortland for opening day shirts
- Discussion of policy review (policies 4110-4420) and second read of policy 1530
- New business: approval of bus driver trainee position and moving BOE meeting time
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet to approve an amended 2022-2023 tax warrant, accept the results of a special election for a board candidate, and consider several personnel appointments. The board will also review policies, receive updates on COVID and water quality, and hear presentations from an administrative intern and a student board member. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items such as financial warrants, coaching appointments, and a hunter safety course resolution.
- Amended 2022-2023 tax warrant approval
- Acceptance of special election results: Derek Hartman (116 votes), Karen Standish (34 write-in), Rick Brooks (1 write-in)
- Personnel appointments and internship approval
- First reading of Policy 1530 (Minutes)
- Appleby Elementary School lead-copper water test results
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2022-2023 tax warrant, personnel appointments, and a consent agenda that includes minutes, new clubs, coaching appointments, and policy updates. They will also hear a presentation on the annual counseling and guidance plan outcome report and receive public input. The meeting includes discussion of a tenure correction and staff development.
- 2022-2023 Tax Warrant approval
- New extracurricular clubs: Roots and Shoots Club and Show Choir Club
- Fall coaching appointments
- Policy first reads: 1530 Minutes, 4211 Organizational Chart, 7540 Suicide
- Special election clerks and tellers: Veronica Hall (chair), Tom Goskoski, Heather Euson, Barb Pitcher
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is meeting to consider personnel items, including an interim superintendent contract, and to receive updates on the school resource officer (SRO) program and the district safety plan. The board may also enter executive session if needed. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items under consent or discussion.
- Interim Superintendent Contract - approval recommended by Superintendent
- SRO Update - discussion item under old business
- Safety Plan Update - discussion item under old business
- Executive session possible, purpose to be announced by Board President
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect a president and vice president, swear in new board members, and make appointments for the 2022-2023 school year. The board will also review the proposed Code of Conduct and take public input, and will consider a consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and policy changes.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Public forum and review of the 2022 Code of Conduct (redline version attached)
- Consent agenda includes BOCES AS-7 contract for 2022-23, personnel items, and class/club advisors
- Policy changes on second read: assistance animals, budget adoption, contingency budget, gifts/grants, financial accountability, fire drills, bus safety, bus driver qualifications, safety instruction
- Resolution to delegate superintendent duties to School Business Official Thomas Goskoski during absences
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine end-of-year business, including a large consent agenda covering personnel, financial warrants, reserve transfers, and policy updates. The board will also discuss and vote on staff appointments, grade level leaders, and a first reading of a policy on assistance animals. Public input is limited to 5 minutes per person.
- Consent agenda includes approval of financial warrants (General Fund #76, #77, #80, #81, #85; Cafeteria #13; Federal #15; Capital #11) and claims audit report for May 2022
- Reserve transfers: EBLAR to Workers Compensation and TRS reserves; authorization to use reserves for 2022-2023 budget
- Policy updates: first read of 10 policies (e.g., 5130 Budget Adoption, 5730 School Bus Safety) and second read of 6311 Compensation and Benefits of District Support Staff
- Personnel: adding sub cleaner Deb O'Shea; summer food service resignation (Ashley Heller) and hire (Brittany Jones)
- CTE Agriculture Agreement with Whitney Point and PT Contract for 2022-2023
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will meet to conduct routine business, including electing officers, approving consent agenda items, and discussing district goals. Key actions include filling a vacant board seat, a first read of a policy on support staff compensation, and approving personnel and contract items.
- Oath of office for new board president and election of vice president
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, summer school personnel, resignations, health & welfare contract with Chenango Forks CSD
- First read of Policy 6311 Compensation and Benefits of District Support Staff
- Discussion on filling vacant board seat left by Rebecca Edsall
- TC3 graduates and credits earned by current Marathon students
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, personnel appointments, financial reports, and BOCES agreements. They will also discuss and take action on the Treasurer's report, personnel appointments, and proposed changes to the ARP grant, along with receiving informational updates on bus inspections and staff development.
- Consent agenda includes approval of May 9, 2022 minutes, summer school personnel, resignations, substitutes, volunteers, and transportation department appointments
- Financial reports: General Fund warrants #69, #70, #73; Federal Fund warrant #16; Capital Fund warrant #10; Claims Audit Report for April 2022
- BOCES annual agreements for 2022-23 including attendance, employment prep, adult education, and cooperative purchasing
- Bus inspections: 98% passing rate (49/50) for 2021-22, above state average of 96.4%
- ARP grant changes: shifting positions (e.g., Spanish to AIS, UPK teacher to social worker, HS special ed TA to ES aide)
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education will conduct a public forum and hearing regarding the 2022-2023 annual budget. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel appointments, technology planning, and updates on student safety.
- 2022-2023 Annual Budget Public Hearing
- Decision on SRO vs Social Worker update and next steps
- Approval of 2022-2025 Marathon Central School District Technology Plan
- Review of April 18, 2022 Board Minutes
- Maple Festival revenue updates by grade level
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will consider approving the final 2022-2023 budget, which includes a 1.8% tax levy increase and replaces all retirement positions. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering personnel, financial warrants, and BOCES items, and hold a public input session.
- Approve 2022-2023 budget with 1.8% tax levy increase (1% increase equals $41,466)
- Consent agenda includes personnel items, financial warrants, and BOCES administrative budget
- Donation of $260 from Justin Lilley to cover board training
- Approve updated 2021-2022 school calendar
- Review reserve fund plan update
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will consider a proposed reopening plan that moves schools to full in-person learning starting April 7, with optional masks and no restrictions on busing, extracurriculars, or facility use. The board will also review the third draft of the 2022-2023 budget, which includes a 1% tax levy increase and several staff replacements, and act on personnel items, including retirements and new positions.
- Proposed reopening plan: full in-person, optional masks, normal capacity, no busing restrictions from April 18
- 2022-2023 budget draft: 1% tax levy increase ($41,466), TRS/ERS rate increases, 7% health insurance premium increase
- Approve senior trip chaperones: Barbara Pitcher, Dianne Brown, Robin Visco, Gerri Ann Hartnett, Tom Mullins, Steve Riggs, Tammy Howe
- Create temporary Account Clerk position; appoint D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP as external auditor
- Transportation requests for 3 families to Cortland Christian Academy for 2022-2023
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing the second draft of the upcoming school year's budget, noting projected increases in retirement contributions and health insurance premiums. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel retirements, sabbatical requests, and the district tax levy limit.
- Presentation of 2022-2023 second budget draft featuring a 4.04% tax cap limit
- Approval of tenure recommendations for Aubrey Brown, Harrison Rosenburg, Krystal Jones, Lindsey Kearney, and Sara Warnock
- Sabbatical requests for Robin Visco and Carrie-Ann Mack totaling $4,858
- Discussion of multiple staff retirements including L. Leber, R. Young, K. Gerber, T. Mullins, R. Chase, G. Hartnett, and R. Russell
- Introduction of David Hazer as Interim Director of Facilities
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on an emergency project at Appleby. The agenda also includes a SEQRA Type II resolution regarding an emergency water project.
- SEQRA Type II Resolution for Emergency Water Project
- Resolution to declare an Emergency Project at Appleby
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Board of Education met for a special meeting to address personnel appointments. The agenda also included a discussion regarding the Maple Festival.
- Approval of personnel appointments
- Maple Festival discussion
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Marathon Central School District Board of Education will discuss the first draft of the 2022-2023 budget, including fiscal realities and a community survey, and consider approving bus purchases for 2022-2023. The board will also hear a transportation update, review assessment results, and consider several consent agenda items such as audit corrective action plans and policy changes.
- Approve bus purchases for 2022-2023: one 48-passenger bus and three 66-passenger buses, trade-in four buses, cost not to exceed $425,000
- Review first draft of 2022-2023 budget, including projected increases in retirement contributions (TRS to 9.8%, ERS to 16.2%) and health insurance premiums (~7%)
- Approve Independent Audit Corrective Action Plan for FYE 2021
- Approve policy change 6220 Temporary Personnel (second read)
- Accept donation from Yaman Real Estate (Appleby Mitten Drive)