Pulaski Academy public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Board of Education is meeting to consider the 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar and recommendations for substitute rate changes. The agenda also includes several personnel actions regarding tenure, appointments, and leaves of absence.
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar
- Approval of Substitute Rate Change Recommendations
- Tenure recommendations for Joelle Hendry and Nina Mattison
- Non-instructional appointments for a COVID Coordinator and two Bus Drivers
- Approval of various extracurricular coaching and athletic helper appointments
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District board will vote on routine operational items, including awarding a trash removal and recycling contract to Bliss Environmental Services Inc. for December 2021 through June 2022. The board will also act on personnel changes, including resignations, appointments, and terminations, and approve financial reports. Public comments are limited to email due to remote meeting rules.
- Award trash/recycling contract to Bliss Environmental Services Inc. (Dec 1, 2021 – Jun 3, 2022)
- Approve disposal of surplus math books and kitchen supplies
- Accept resignation of cleaner Wanda Collins (effective 10/15/2021)
- Approve non-instructional appointment of Christian Rohr as Class C Driver (11/15/2021)
- Approve extracurricular appointments including JV Volleyball Coach and Varsity Boys Hockey Asst. Coach
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold an Audit Committee meeting followed by a regular meeting. The board is set to approve the independent audit report for the year ended June 30, 2021, adopt Policy 7212 on Response to Intervention, and act on numerous personnel items including resignations, appointments, and coaching positions. The meeting will be held in the High School Library and live-streamed due to state legislation allowing remote meetings.
- Approve independent audit report for year ended June 30, 2021
- Adopt Policy 7212: Response to Intervention (RtI) Process
- Approve disposal of surplus textbooks and library discards
- Approve 27 employee resignations, including Jodi Hummel (Cleaner) and Desiree Bacon (Teaching Assistant)
- Approve 3 teaching assistant appointments with tenure dates of 10/12/2025
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library, live-streamed due to NYS remote meeting legislation. The board will vote on several action items, including a facility use agreement with CiTi, disposal of surplus property, and numerous personnel appointments and resignations. They will also review financial reports and discuss Policy 7212 in a first reading.
- Approve Facility Use Agreement between CiTi and Pulaski Academy & Central School
- Dispose of surplus property: pull-down maps (scrap) and assorted items (auction)
- Approve 25 employee resignations, including teaching assistants, bus driver, and instructional substitutes
- Approve instructional appointments: Jodi Holliday (Pre-K Teacher .5), Samantha Cook (Art Teacher/Teaching Assistant), Desiree Bacon and Angelia Howard (Teaching Assistants)
- Approve financial items: Warrant, Treasurer's, Extracurricular Treasurer's, and Appropriation reports
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The Board of Education is considering several action items including updates to student and athletic handbooks for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting also includes decisions on instructional appointments, coaching staff, and the disposal of surplus classroom furniture and technology.
- Approval of 2021-2022 District Handbook updates including Middle High School and Lura M. Sharp Elementary
- Agreement with CiTi for pool use during Extended School Year Programs
- Disposal of surplus classroom furniture, textbooks, and projectors/cameras
- Approval of 6th Grade 'My World History' textbook copies
- Appointment of several instructional and extra-curricular coaching staff
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting and regular meeting on July 13, 2021. The board will elect officers, approve appointments and designations for the 2021-2022 school year, and act on routine annual items. They will also vote on establishing and appointing a Director of Special Programs, as well as several personnel and financial actions.
- Approve Pamela McCrobie as District Clerk for 2021-2022
- Establish position of Director of Special Programs and appoint Vanessa Phillips (probationary, July 14, 2021 - June 30, 2025)
- Approve appointments and designations including Teresa White as District Treasurer, Heather Coffman as Tax Collector, and Bond, Schoeneck & King as School Attorney
- Approve 2021-2022 purchasing agreements (generic, food/cafeteria supplies, cooperative)
- Approve disposal of surplus textbooks and books from MS Social Studies, HS Math, and LMS Library
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education met remotely on June 8, 2021. The board voted to approve the 2021-2022 Budget Vote Results, which passed with 160 yes votes and 27 no votes. They also approved contract agreement amendments for eleven staff members effective July 1, 2021, and scheduled the annual organizational meeting for July 13, 2021.
- Approval of 2021-2022 Budget Vote Results: 160 Yes, 27 No
- Approval of Contract Agreement Amendments for 11 staff members effective 7/1/2021
- Scheduling of the 21-22 Annual Organizational Meeting for July 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM
- Approval of employee resignations including Raymond Collins and Jack Jennings
- Approval of CSEA Permanent Appointment for Victoria Evans as Bus Driver
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold a budget hearing followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on the CiTi Continuing Education Agreement, award a trash and recycling contract to Orwell Container for the 2021-22 school year, and approve personnel appointments and other routine items.
- Budget hearing for the 2021-22 school year
- Bid award to Orwell Container for trash and recycling services
- Approve CiTi Continuing Education Agreement
- Rescind resignation of Mindy Dates
- Approve instructional appointment of David Elmer as Math Teacher
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to vote on the BOCES tentative 2021-2022 administrative budget of $8,037,438 and to cast votes for a CiTi Board Member vacancy. The meeting is live-streamed to the public, who cannot attend in person.
- Vote on BOCES 2021-2022 administrative budget of $8,037,438
- Roll call vote on BOCES budget
- Vote to cast one vote per candidate for CiTi Board Member vacancy
- Meeting held virtually due to space and social distancing restrictions
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, in the High School Library, live-streamed with no in-person public attendance. The board will vote on the 2021-2022 budget of $27,929,000 to be presented to voters on May 18, 2021, and will also consider several resolutions, contracts, and personnel actions. Public comments are suspended under Executive Order 202.1; residents may email the Board Clerk or Superintendent.
- Approve 2021-2022 Budget of $27,929,000 for May 18, 2021 vote
- Authorize up to $55,500 from 2017 Bus Purchase Fund for transportation vehicles
- Approve OCM BOCES lit fiber high-speed communications services agreement (CO-Ser 601)
- Approve Health and Welfare Services Contract with Watertown City School District
- Accept retirements of Math Teacher Bonnie Morris and LPN Mary Greene
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 9, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library, live-streamed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board will vote on adopting 17 policy revisions, approving tenure recommendations, nominating a CiTi BOCES board member, and other routine personnel and financial items. Public comments are suspended under the Governor's executive order; residents can email the Board Clerk or Superintendent.
- Adoption of 17 policy revisions including Title IX, school safety plans, and student data privacy
- Nomination of Ted Williams to a 3-year term on the CiTi BOCES Board
- Tenure recommendations for 4 teachers effective 9/1/2021 and 11/1/2021
- Employee salary wage correction for bus monitor Shawna Adrian from $12.42 to $13.04 retroactive to 9/1/2020
- Approval of 2021-2022 instructional calendar and NYS Public Employer Health Emergency Plan
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, streamed online due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board will vote on several action items, including approving scholarship committees, adopting the IRS mileage rate, and accepting personnel changes. They will also discuss the superintendent's report, including the health emergency plan and budget assumptions, and review a policy audit.
- Approve 2021 Snow Community Service and Academic Achievement Scholarship Committees
- Adopt IRS rate for mileage reimbursement
- Approve resignations of 11 non-instructional substitutes and a teaching assistant
- Approve appointment of Kourtney Rhodes as Class C Bus Driver
- Approve financial items including warrant, treasurer's, and appropriation reports
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The Pulaski Academy & Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Library, live-streamed to the public. The board will consider action items including change orders for the Lura Sharp Elementary School masonry restoration, disposal of surplus property, personnel recommendations, and financial reports. Public comments are suspended under Governor's Executive Order 202.1; residents may email the Board Clerk or Superintendent.
- Approve change orders GC-05 through GC-10 for Lura Sharp Elementary School masonry restoration
- Approve disposal of surplus property
- Accept retirement resignation of bus driver Jeffrey Lavezzo, effective March 27, 2021
- Approve non-instructional employee recommendations, including Ray Collins as cleaner (probationary)
- Approve financial items including warrant reports for November and December 2020