001Order stand for the pledge. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Okay. Um Okay. I would like to have a motion to executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion to motion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation. So, >> second. >> Okay. Moved by Kirsten, second by Paul. All in favor? >> Motion's carried. We will be out shortly. Make sure. Okay. Can I have a motion to approve the minutes of our regular meeting of August 18th, 2025? >> So move. >> Moved by Kirsten. Can I have a second? >> Second by Jen. >> Nadia. >> I'm sorry, Nadia. Any discussion? All in
002favor? >> Motion's carried. Um, there are no additions or deletions to the agenda tonight. Okay. um board recognition. Um I will move to you for that. So on the opening day uh we for the staff the board of education made their presence um and I really appreciated the student MC's. It was Nolan and Miriam Kramer. Fantastic. They were lively. I honestly feel like a lot of their energy kept, you know, everybody going. Um, very good students, very wellspoken. You can tell that they practiced and they worked hard for, you know, our school district and I really appreciate what they've done. I thought all the students were great who participated overall. >> And I was there also that morning. It was um very nice to see everybody after the summer. It was the morning was very
003well put together, very organized. Um very thoughtful in the the different things that happened. Um and I also second what Jen was saying about the two student MC's, they did a really good job. Students, I thought all the students that participated, I think it is wonderful bringing all the students together, even the little guys who came out there. It was awesome. Um, it really makes us go back to why it is we're here every day and why we do what we do. So, thanks for putting on such a welcoming time to for our staff to come back. Um, I would like to also thank the construction crews that have been working on our vestibules and our security for them. They have done a phenomenal job getting everything ready. I know it's a tough job to
004put into a short period of time and they really have done a good job and they're looking awesome. So that's uh certainly kudos to them for doing that. And then finally, I would just like to say that we did schedule a meet and greet for the board to meet up with our new administrative teams that are actually the whole administrative teams. And personally, I thought it was a great time just to personalize a little bit. So, we hear all the time the names of individuals and to put a face with that and just to have a day-to-day conversation with them was incredible. I really enjoyed it myself. Um, the majority of the board was able to attend. So, I do want to say it was for me very uplifting and I heard from a lot
005of other people they felt the same way. if any board members would like to comment. >> It was nice to put faces with names um in a you know not a meeting setting just very informal. Um I think it was a great it was a great idea. >> Hope that we continue to do it every year. I felt like it's a great way to, you know, kick off with the board of education getting to know the administrators and um like everybody else is saying, it was nice to put faces to names to, you know, talk to people and um just, you know, see how much work they put in over the summer to help make this coming school year successful. with everything you've said I don't really have anything to add just that putting you
006know names with the faces and then for them also to us so even more so because a lot of them I might say oh I know that that's the you know principal there or there they've never seen us if they haven't already um been to a meeting andor for you know but it was nice and it was informal so it wasn't for anything other than you know a really nice get together. Thank you. >> So informal. We actually had to walk over to some of them and as they were all congregating by the door cuz I think they were nervous to come over to us and say, "Hey, come on. Come on over and meet with us." So it was awesome. It was a great time. Uh we are on to public comment on agenda
007items. There's no one here. So we will move on to our superintendent report. >> I won't start out today with me. I will start out today with Aaron Kerry, our athletic director and our assistant superintendent for business and operation Georgia to talk about the bleachers because we had a great game on Friday with Proctor and Rome. Unfortunately, we lost, but we also got a lot of feedback about the bleachers. Um, and so I want to give them an opportunity to talk about why we can't use the grandstand. um because the experts have told us that they're not safe and in addition what we're going to do to rectify to make sure we have enough seating etc. So I'll pass the baton on to them. Good evening. So I will start with why we're not able
008to use the grandstands. Um a number of years ago about three um we started getting reports that there were actually issues with the grandstands specifically underneath with the structure. Um the inspectors were providing us with options to be able to put structuring underneath. Um but unfortunately over the last 3 years and especially with the winter storms that we had this year, there was undue stress added to um the facilities. We had the inspector come back in April and when they looked at the damage that's underneath, there's actually concrete blocks that are falling from the stadium underneath. The blocks are the supports that we put in underneath. They're actually 2x4s and 2x10 um formats with plywood. Um and as you know, as that stuff gets wet, it becomes weak. And so all we're doing at this
009point is trying to repair wood that's all rotted. So rather than have individuals that are potentially going to sit on there, fall through and get hurt, um the inspectors have told us that they're really unusable for um a large mass of people, we are able to use the stands um above where the announcers are. Um but we're not able to have multiple people sitting in those stands. So that's from a safety perspective. With that, um we knew that was going to be the case for graduation. We went ahead and rented um some bleachers at that time while we were looking into the cost of potentially either renting for an entire season or purchasing for um years to come. We were able to reach out to a couple different vendors. We got some pricing um and
010unfortunately there was some misunderstanding, miscommunication about what we really needed for this fall. So after um we had some conversations, Aaron and I did as well as Mr. safe and with facilities. We've come um back to a conclusion that we need obviously more seating and we have gone to the vendor. We have some pricing that they're working on for us. Um and basically the bleachers that are currently there we're going to be able to add on to. So we are looking at an additional 1,800 seats on top of what's currently there which would be roughly 2600. Um which is about what we had for graduation. Um we are hoping to have those numbers within the next week or so. I just had a quick question. Are we going to use So when you say that
011um those actual ones that are there, we're going to keep those and add on to those and not use the original ones like we said that from graduation. So they're the heavier duty ones for graduation that we had there that fold up and you know they've dropped off and stuff that we rented. So these ones were smaller obviously and less they're not as heavy duty I would say and the longevity of that for the money that we're spending I mean is there is that what we're going to use? So the ones that we have there currently are actually purchased. Once they add the extra rows to it, they will be a little beefier. Um but they will also add another five rows at the top and I believe two rows at the bottom. And then
012we are adding um an additional two sections. So um their engineers will have to make them a little heftier because they are semi-permanent, which means that they're not able to be moved around. The reason those that were there um at graduation were beefier is because they actually are movable ones. They're on wheels. And so they have to be in order to be able to transport them. >> Thank you. >> So So the uh the price that we were quoted from before that was for what was just there now and so there's additional price for these expansion or is >> so we are working with the vendor to figure out what the best pricing will be. Um because what we were quoted was based on what I thought we were moving forward with what we had
013discussed. Um, so they are going to come back with us and try to come up with what fits within our budget based on what I given them for a number. >> Okay. And then these expanded sets will still be used over at the high school once the >> Absolutely. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> How difficult are they to move? So you you you said these are movable ones like >> Well, what we have are semi-permanent. So they are not super easy to move. The ones we had for graduation, they are movable. They are meant to be able to put on a trailer or attach to a trailer, move around. These ones are semi-permanent, which means you have to have an installer come on site and be able to build them. We did have a couple
014people there um to help with that process. And if they come back, we're going to actually have some of our custodial and maintenance staff go over with them so that we excuse me, so we can see how they're being put together. And that way when we get ready to move them in three or four years that we can actually be the ones to move them without additional cost. Wait, I thought we were going to be moving them up to the high school to use for softball. >> We will once once we have the stadium on the other side, either repaired or Right. So, we can't move them every season. We're going to have to leave them at stadium support for a couple of years until we have permanent fixtures there and then once that is
015done, they'll go down to RFA. So, with that said, and I and I and I do not at all mean to ask you these questions and make you look at all cuz believe me, my my heart goes out to you for you got stuck with this. But what I'm I I'm just questioning if we are if we've already purchased these semi-permanent fixtures that really aren't the best thing. I'm This is my opinion. No, this is my personal opinion. They're they're they're not as good as what we should have there. Why wouldn't we take and cut our losses now before we keep on doing things not the correct way and we're backpedaling. Take those less permanent less amount. Put them over here and have something this year cuz there's going to be nothing here for that
016softball field. Those would stay there permanently and we would utilize those there and be sitting there. I think we really need to look at the right way to do this right the first time because it's going to be years. We all know it's going to be years unfortunately with the with what we have for the grandstand that grandstand and and in the city of Rome to look at and this is dear to my heart because I couldn't graduate at RFA at the stadium because we did turf. Okay, that's okay because it was going to be great and grand. Okay, but now we have this grandstand we cannot use where it's sad and it and it bothers people and I know it may not sound important to others. It's very important to this community that is
017a very important part of our community and to see that people came out the other night again this is my opinion coming from my heart. I talk to people to watch them leave because we didn't have the proper seating at a game that I know we didn't win, but they were gonna still stay there to the end. And again, it is not I I know we were left with this previous administration, but now is the time. We need to do it right and do it right the first time because we keep backpedaling. We keep spending money. We need to sit back and even if it isn't right immediately, sit back and do the right thing right the first time. >> I understand what you're saying. Um and we have put some numbers together to do
018it right the first time. It will be a few million dollars. That that's the problem. And we don't have that kind of funding right now. So, in order to alleviate the seating issue for not only games, but graduation, we have to look at what those alternatives are in the short term while we're also putting together a permanent long-term solution. So those those black and orange ones that we have there you're saying if we get four alto together it's going to be enough for graduation now for the next >> yeah for graduation we had seating for 2800 people the expectation is with the additions that they're putting on to what's currently there there will be enough seating for 28 people 2800 people as well >> and you can walk through there you've we've walked through there
019and watched people go up and down those during you know what I'm saying like so that's my part too you can't you're sitting in these things. They're way smaller than the other ones. You got the bigger ones next to you, the silver ones, and people are trying to get up and down cuz it's a, you know, an in and out. I just think that it's again, I know nothing about structure and I know nothing about construction wise, but I just think that [Music] I guess my question would be, have we gone out and looked at some other school districts to see what they have on site, Erin? to see what really works in the environment that we're talking about. >> Yeah, there's there's not a lot of districts that are using like semi-permanent or portable
020bleachers. Most of them are built into like different projects, so they have like permanent structures in place. Um, so it's been very difficult to find companies that will give you like something at a quick rate at the pace that we want the bleachers. Um, hence the reason they went to like a rental company for graduation. Um those are very big, bulky, heavy duty bleachers and they're very expensive. Um to to get equal what you have at graduations, either rent what you had or extend off of what we have there and those are like permanent which would always be there. Um they're the companies that we were working with, you know, there's a lot of delays with product and manufacturing and you know getting the materials they need to produce them at the rate and and
021when we want to get them by this company that we worked with that we purchased these from were able to turn it over quickly because they had the inventory already in hand. >> Um >> so the place that we rented from >> Oh, they don't sell products there. They do not. They rental only. >> And a lot of the places that >> rent, that's all they do. This company, the first conversations were like, "We just rent." And we're like, "No, we're looking for something that we can do." And they were gracious enough to be able to expand there because they had the inventory in stock that they weren't utilizing so that they could unload some to us. >> The $2 million figure, Dr. that you brought up. Is that to renovate the concrete? No, that's
022to purchase. >> That would be to purchase bleachers that can actually go in there. Um the way those uh bleachers or the the stadium itself was originally built, we're not allowed to do that anymore with the concession stands underneath. So, it would be more or less a um already built module that would become, you know, permanent once they installed it on some form of uh concrete plat padding. that 2 million include um I'm sorry include plumbing and bathrooms for everything also. >> No, okay, that is just the bleacher set. >> And just again and again some of this is just so the community is aware there is no aid available for what we're trying to do. So I just want that it would have to come out of the general fund and probably then would
023have to be a tax increase to the public to cover the cost. >> That is correct. I want to make sure I heard. So that that whole bleacher situation, the current grandstand won't be fixed, resolved, whatever for 3 to four years. >> So the grandstand that we have currently actually has to be demolished and we have to be able to purchase bleachers that would be permanent that would go back in there. because of the cost and because there's no aid on it, we would be looking at having to come up with approximately $3 million plus whatever the cost of the demolition is before we were able to put something back up. >> So, is that a a re that's the expectation is 3 to four years? >> That's my expectation. Um, depending on how long
024it takes us to put a reserve together to to do that, but reasonably, I think it would be three or four years as we continue to move through a budget where we're saving money and putting stuff aside to be able to do those things. >> Thanks, And again, I I apologize because I know you guys took this over. I don't want you at all to feel that we're attacking you um for any of this. I It's just >> It's disheartening and we know that these are the things that are being asked of us. So, absolutely. >> I'm playing the bad guy and asking you those hard questions. Um and it's hard for me because I know you're trying and I understand you're trying. Um but these are the questions that we're being asked every day
025or we're hearing. >> Um and I thank you. And it's not an easy fix. I understand that, but I just want everyone to know that we're trying. Thank you. >> We definitely are trying. Um, and we understand that the grandstands are important to Rome. So, I don't want anybody to think that we've taken this light-heartedly. Um, we heard everyone loud and clear earlier this spring when they were talking about the stadium and graduation. Um, so we've been working very hard to make sure that we can maintain that level of expectation, not only for graduation, but for every season that we have there. um because our spring season also lacked some seating. Um and we knew that that was going to be an ongoing problem if we didn't find something that was more permanent even if
026it was for a short term. >> Okay. When you just said you you know you hear us loud and clear. I would like to say the sound system at the stadium that it is not loud and clear. So is there any way to address that issue? It was horrible at graduation. I mean, I'll be honest, it I found it very very difficult sitting on the the turf to go through and do it. So >> So when they did their sound assessment, when they initially installed the sound system, the majority of the sound was is projected at the grand stand because that's where the majority of the population would be sitting. So like adjustments would have to be made to the system to be able to shift it so it could be more directed in the
027direction of the current um stance. So, is the sound system related with the new score scoreboard? Is that okay? >> So, couldn't we contact who did that scoreboard and ask them to come and >> Yep. I did that today. >> Oh. >> So, and so >> all it would be right cuz like I mean we use I've used those scoreboards at the field. So if DAC >> electronics >> Dtronics does the hookup cuz we have other SIS we have another audio system cuz I remember a couple years ago someone asking me about it and I had looked into that that's not being utilized yet right that's the one you're talking about getting taken care of together with it? >> No. Uh we do have like a portable separate unit that I don't believe it it
028it may tie in. I'd have to ask speakers that >> Yeah. that when I had asked that before >> um previous to you the last you know ad um they were looking and cuz I'm like someone else had complained about sound >> even prior to the um big >> scoreboard coming up so we had had something that was just never utilized and then I just I I know just from doing softball somewhere else with our we used the electronics and you can you know do different things but I did know that there was one but thank you I appreciate it. Well, we noticed that the sound was not great even on Friday and we couldn't hear and so they increased the volume, but even then it sounds muffled, which is why Aaron took the next
029step to be able to make sure that they call the company to come and fix it because we do have a game on Thursday against Bingington and we want to make sure they can come out and make sure the system is working. It's some of these things, right? They are in place, but over the years we haven't tested them to make sure that they are working. So that's why he's taken that initial step. >> They're going to come out and reassess it and evaluate, see what we have and see, you know, what the next steps are. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Certainly, we all as a board want to thank you because this is one of those hot button issues that certainly comes to our attention. Um, and so we thought it very important
030to give it firsthand to the community so they understand what the issues really are and we're not just trying to have a not top-notch stadium because it is topnotch. We just need unfortunately the issues are not did not happen recently. They've been there for years and unfortunately that's what we have to deal with on a daily basis and we're trying to get through it all. So I thank you. >> Yeah. >> No, we don't take it that way and we want the community to understand we know how dear the stadium that that site is beautiful and that's why you know we have a beautiful field and I wish that when we were doing the field that we also took care of the grandstand and so yeah it's beautiful to play there. >> Thank you. >>
031Anybody else have anything? >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Thank you. Okay, >> continuing with >> All right, we're going to we're going to have some positivity. The positivity is regarding the opening of schools. Um you all talked about the uh opening day, but on Thursday, our students all returned uh to the buildings. And so the building principles for Thursday and Friday completed what we called an opening of school report that they each uh submitted to my office so that we can give you a overall overview of how things are going at least from Thursday and Friday. Um and so in terms of attendance uh when we read all of their reports attendance has been very strong uh on Thursday and Friday which is a very positive sign as we begin the new
032year. you got the total uh the percentage uh at kindergarten all the way to 12th grade and even at the high school it's in the 90s. So that was very um good to see especially because September is attendance awareness month. Um in terms of transportation, every district struggle with transportation. So I'm happy to report there's not as many issues as you we have experienced in the past. However, there's still some late buses in the afternoon at the elementary levels and we know that the principles the transportation department of Rome and also first student are working very closely to adjust routes and also improve timeliness. So on Thursday it was really bad where some buses were late for an hour but as of Friday they told me some of that improved to 45 minutes and they're
033working on that to continue to reduce it. your line could. >> Yes. Tell me because I I had someone ask me and I totally forgot to reach out. >> What's the name of the app? >> What is the app name for >> the bus routes? Go ahead. >> Trip finder. >> And what do they do they just need their email and stuff like that? Okay. To to log in and stuff. Thank you very much. I had a parent and I >> Yeah, >> you just made me think. Thank you. >> Yeah. And that information is also on I know it's on the website. Exactly. Because I had them show me how to get the information, too. Um, in terms of facilities, we've talked about the vestibule, uh, the construction that is still underway at several
034of our elementary schools. They're coming along nicely. Most of them were able to receive students at the entrance. Um, except for Ridge, uh, but that is open right uh, today will be this week. And so, um, in terms of safety and traffic flow, Stokes has implemented a refined arrival and dismissal process to address the safety concerns in the parking lot. And plus, if you remember the gentleman from Lee Center who came and and talked about that with us. And so, uh, she says that the school will continue refining procedures to improve efficiency. But so far, it's we working pretty nicely. Um the cell phone policy uh Tracy would you say overall uh they said that it has been implemented without any issues. I don't know if you wanted to add anything since you're here. >>
035I just I think the kids have done a nice job with it. Again uh I think a lot of them are are being left home now because I mean parents are realizing you know we just can't have these anyways. Today was the first day that we implemented the first two days we had a planned transition. They all reported that period. Today was the first day where the kids transitioned on their own and I think they're doing a relatively good job. The staff has been positive with it. So, >> can I ask one quick question though? Okay. So, how are kids handling not having their phones during lunch? Well, again, it's true. We've never had kids have never had phones. It's always been in their lockers. I mean, we The one thing is you don't see
036it though. I mean, before even under our procedure, um they were more abundantly out during out the day. We don't see that anymore. So, they've really gone away. Um so, again, for our kids, we try to keep them engaged and active through inter murals, through clubs, by going to teachers rooms. So, it's never been really that issue. The one thing that we are again is increasing communication with parents. So we like today with some of the changes of of sports, you know, we had more kids coming down and wanting to call their parents. So again, where you going the old fashioned way, it works. I I have to say I spoke to a couple teachers that are friends of mine about it and I said in high school wise so now you're talking major >>
037you know change and they said and it was I mean so um the first two days you know went really well and they said the thing is you go they said out of all the kids so you figure your ninth period class you have a lot of kids right so they only really had five six phones so obviously they're not even bringing them and or they're not even attempting though they said to pull something out and try they actually were speaking to each other and it was a gym class. So for high schoolers who don't know each other in a gym class where they weren't doing gym yet and they were in the stands they made them sit in those, you know, the fold out bleachers and they were doing stuff and and they said
038they talked to each other like they were talking to people they wouldn't have talked to in class. Also, my daughter had even said um you're communicating with your neighbor more and you're talking to them within um the principal at RFA I believe um and I don't quote me I'm not saying he didn't say don't learn but I believe his first day was more of a the way I took it was more of an introduction get comfortable with things so there wasn't much of you know we're say learning where teachers were engaging more with the kids and the kids were engaging and anyone that I spoke to child or adult said they were like they they were in shock. People were actually like sitting there talking to each other, you know, and not even looking down.
039>> So, I'll I'll address that. Um, one of the things we always try to encourage administrators to do the first two or maybe the first week of school is really to spend time and having teachers and staff members connect with students, right? because we have this old adage that says that, you know, they want to know that you care about them before they learn your content. And so that's really that was the message from um all of the administrators including Drew where he was very clear. He said, "Spend the two days rather than doing content connecting with your students, getting to know them, getting to know what they did during the summer, giving them an opportunity to learn you as an individual because once you build relationship with students, then it's easier that when they
040have a negative behavior to really reel it in really quickly." And um it works. We know that it works. It's better that you take two days or a whole week to be able to establish rapport and that way they don't become a problem for you throughout the year because then they're not learning when they're constantly problematic in the classroom. So that that is one of the things that we encourage administrators to do to really give staff and teachers that opportunity for students to be connecting and for them to know that they're human as well. Right? So that's why so overall the same sentiments have been expressed from staff members from administrators and also from students to say there's a buzz in the classroom because kids are talking with each other and that was the whole
041point. Um in terms of staffing we are still working to fill some positions HR will tell you. So monitors, teaching assistants, music teacher, the special ed teacher that we're still looking for at a particular school and some aids. um those are uh things that we usually have at the beginning of the year, but they're working very diligently to fill them in. But since they were mentioned, I wanted to make sure that I highlight those things too so that they know their report becomes your report. Um, in terms of enrollment, class sizes in some buildings and specifically at some particular grade levels are also being watched because as we um, institute this residency um, a policy implementation, we want to make sure that we continue to watch those class sizes because at an elementary level, you
042do not want class sizes surpassing 26, 27, 28. And we have a few bubbles right now, just very few as compared to last year. So, we're watching that. And so we wanted to share that with you as well that >> I have one question on that. How is our kindergarten enrollment? Because normally we've been told sometimes even though school has started, >> they continue to come and enroll later on. So how is it going? >> K kindergarten is going well. Um overall it's fine. And then we still have students um registering people who who have moved in. The district register will tell you she's very busy and she has been since July. Um but overall in terms of kindergarten they're fine. Okay. >> Yep. And open houses happen at all of the schools. So parents
043had an opportunity. Um in some schools they offered the open houses twice especially at Denty I'm aware. Um so that if a parent wanted to come and visit with the teacher drop off things they had the opportunity before the first day of school. Uh the first day of school is usually very busy and the staff would like to focus on the students. So, I know that there are times where parents may want to meet with the teacher the first day of school, but that's the purpose of open house for them to have the opportunity to do so. >> That concludes >> Yeah, that concludes the end of my report unless you have any more questions. I just the only comment I would like to make is Nerlon, you did bring up the fact of the
044busing at Stokes and the individual from the town of Lee board who came and spoke to us and I was asked to remind the public that busing is open to everyone. So I know that busing in the past has always had a very negative connotation associated with it, but again there's a lot of changes that have been made to the busing. One of them being that you can track your bus. We've got this new app on your phone that you can have so you can see how things are going. And I would encourage parents, even if you haven't done it in the past, helping to alleviate the traffic issues that we do have at a few of our schools. Encouraging parents to utilize the busing might help alleviate some of the other issues. And I'm
045just again, it's obviously a parent's choice whether or not they choose to use buses, but again, it is open to everyone. And if you would like to, you're certainly welcome to give that a try to see how it's working. And I would like to thank the superintendent for giving us such a good report, a very uplifting report of our educational concepts going on within our schools because it's really good to hear that things are working well with that. Thank you. >> One quick question. You just said the bus thing is open to everyone, but there's still the walkers, right? That if you're a certain distance, so it's not >> I'm sorry. Yeah. Anyone who's eligible for busing, it's open. Thank you, Jeff, for saying that. Yes. >> So, on to our consent agenda. Can I
046have a resolution to accept the consent agenda that goes from page two to page 13? >> Moved by Kirsten, >> second by Jen. Any discussion on any items? All in favor? >> I >> consent agenda is passed. Okay, moving on to the finance portion of action items. We have a resolution to accept the certification of the final billing contract with Boseies for 2425. Whereas the board of education has received the certification of final billing from the Madison and Boseies for services provided during the 24-25 school year. And whereas the certification of final billing represents the final accounting of all services contracted between the district and Boseies including any necessary adjustments to reflect actual service usage and final costs. And whereas the district administration has reviewed the final billing statement and finds it to be accurate
047and in accordance with previously approved service contracts. Now therefore be it resolved that the board of education hereby accepts the certification of final billing from Madison and Boseis for 2425 school year and authorizes the superintendent of schools or school business official to execute any necessary documents and take all appropriate actions to finalize the contract and billing adjustments. Can I have a motion? So moved. >> Moved by Kirsten. Can I have a second? >> Paula second. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motions carried. >> Uh action item two, resolution to approve MCARE contract. Where is the Rome City School District recognizes the importance of ensuring the health and safety of student athletes, coaches, and spectators during school sponsored athletic functions. And whereas emergency medical services are a critical component of safety conducting inter intercolastic football games.
048And whereas amare ambulance has submitted a proposal to provide on-site medical services during football games at a rate of $190 per hour. And whereas district administration has reviewed the proposal and recommends entering into a service agreement with Amare Ambulance for the 25 football season. Now therefore be resolved that the board of education of the Rome City School District hereby approves a contract with Amcare ambulance for the provision of medical services during football games at the hourly rate of $190 as outlined in the terms of agreement presented and be it further resolved that the superintendent of schools or his or her designate is authorized to sign the contract and take any necessary actions to implement the terms of the agreement. Can I have a resolution to approve? Moved by Jen, second by Nadia. Any discussion? You
049made a motion. >> All in I'm sorry. >> You made a motion. >> A motion. Yeah. I'm sorry. >> It's all good. >> Yeah. All in favor? >> Motion's approved. Uh audit committee meeting. We're still waiting for a date for that one. The finance committee meeting is meeting tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. here at Bell Road. And that concludes finance, educational programs. There are no action items, human resources. Action item number one, resolution to approve memorandum of agreement. Resolve that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools. The board of education hereby approves the memorandum of agreement between the Rome City School District and the SC C excuse me and the CEA ATAMCU unit regarding salary dispersements. Can I get a motion to move the resolution? >> Moved by Kirsten. >> Second by somebody. >>
050Second by Dia. >> Any discussion >> to resol? Oh, sorry. All in favor? >> Motion's carried. >> Um, two. Resolution to approve memorandum of agreement resolved that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby approves a memorandum of agreement between the Rome City School District and CEA Clerical Unit regarding salary dispersements. Can I get a motion to move the resolution? >> So move. >> Paula. >> Moved by Paula. Second. >> Second by Nadia. Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> Motion's carried. >> Three. Um, resolution to accept separation agreement resolve that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby accepts the separation agreement and general general release between the Rome City School District, Rome administrators association and probationary administrator. Can I get a motion
051to move the resolution? >> So moved. Okay. Second by Nadia. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion's carried. For resolution to accept resignation, resolve that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools. The board of education hereby approves the resignation of Julie Wilson, assistant principal, effective end of the day, November 7, 2025. Can I get a motion to move the resolution? >> Some move. >> Moved by Kirsten. Second by Nadia. All in favor? >> I. Motion's carried. >> So policy, we will be meeting here on Wednesday, September 10th in this building here. >> Yeah. >> No, we we changed it to here. >> Oh, okay. location. >> Okay. Yeah. Uh that that's it. Over. That's it. Over. >> Okay. >> Miscellaneous business. Resolution to approve the district annual action plan. Resolve that upon the recommendation
052of the superintendent of schools, the board of education hereby approves the 2526 district annual action plan. Have a motion. >> Moved by Nadia. Second. >> Second by Jen. Any discussion? >> All in favor? I. >> Motion's carried. Resolution to the New York State MEC resolution. Whereas the board of education of the Rome City School District has been informed of the opportunity to obtain electricity and or n natural gas services through the New York school and municipal energy consortium. And whereas the OCM Bosei services is a participating member of the uh NYSMEC and serves as lead agency for purposes of procuring energy services through the consortium. And whereas the NYSMEC has solicitated competitive proposals for the supply of electricity and/or natural gas services and has recommended awarding contracts to energy service providers deemed to provide the
053most cost-effective pricing and reliable services. And whereas participation in NYSMEC energy purchasing services is anticipated to result in cost savings and rate stability for the school district. Now therefore, be it resolved that the board of education of the Rome City School District hereby authorizes the school district to participate in NYSMEC Energy Services Program accepts and approves the energy supply contract facilitated through NYSMEC and OCM Boseies and authorizes the superintendent of schools, business officials or designate to sign all documents and take all necessary actions to affectuate this participation. Can I get a motion to move it? >> So move. Moved by Paula, >> Second by Nadia. Any discussion? >> Yes. Um I'm just asking I don't Does it matter if there's a spelling error? Because this is this legal >> um under number two resolution whereas
054district is spelled wrong. Just I I'm only asking if that needs to be done. >> Absolutely. The motion has been moved with the correction listed. So all in favor I. >> Motion's carried. Number three. Resolution to approve superintendent conference. Resolved that the board of education hereby approves the following conference for the superintendent of schools. Nerland unsalm to the New York State Conference of Schools Council of School Superintendent. It's in Saratoga Springs, September 28th to 30th. Cost not to exceed $2,200. Can I get a motion to approve? Move. >> Moved by Jen. >> Second by Nadia. All in favor? I. >> Motion's carried. Resolution to approve the superintendent's conference. Resolved that the board of education hereby approves the following conference for the superintendent of schools. Orlando Ensalm New York State School Boards Association New York Hilton
055Midtown in New York City October 23rd to 25th cost not to exceed 3200. Can I get a motion to move? >> Moved by Kirsten. Can't even speak today. >> Second by Nadia. All in favor? >> I. Motion's carried. >> Resolution to adopt the superintendence. That's not a limited evaluation. >> It's my goals. >> Okay. Resolution to adopt the superintendence goals. >> Resolve that the board of education hereby adopts the superintendent's goals that we have previously listed >> For 2526, we were given those goals. So, I have a motion to approve the superintendent goals. So moved by Kirsten, second by Jen. Any discussion? I would just like to say that the goals, superintendent's goals have aligned with the boards and also going through looking at the administration has aligned theirs in regard to all. >> So
056all in favor? >> I motions carried. Under our discussion items, we have September 18th. If anyone is interesting attending the SBI general meeting, it's held at the Boseies in New Hartford. Um, which is where Jonathan Roland is not at our meeting tonight because he's actually our board member who represents us on that SBI and tonight they had their executive committee meeting. So, he is there. And October 23rd to 25th is the new uh New York State School Boards Convention and Jonathan, myself and Jennif will be attending that conference also. >> Yes. Yep. So we will all be there. Um and the board member afteraction review Jen. So the feedback that I had received after our last board meeting is again uh compliments to the prep that we had beforehand. The timing of our board meeting,
057how quickly we were able to uh move through everything in that uh everything seemed to flow much better and quicker, easier the last time. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Public comment on non-aggenda items. Can I have a motion to adjurnn? Moved. So moved. >> Moved by Kirsten. >> Would you like to second? >> Jeff, come on. Jeff, >> come on. Jeff will second that. >> All in favor? I. And the meeting is our journal.