SCS Approves Personnel Moves

SCHOHARIE - Schoharie school board members got ready for the new school year by approving a slate of appointments at their June 18 meeting.

At their June 18 meeting, board members:

* Appointed Pamela Cooke as a secondary school math teacher at a salary of $49,414, according to the STA contract. Her probationary appointment is through August 31, 2029.

* Accepted the resignation of secondary school English teacher Anne Ringuette effective June 30.

* Accepted the resignation of Vanessa Reed as full-time teacher aide retroactive to June 16.

* Accepted the resignation of Andrew Wynne as custodial worker retroactive to June 9.

* Approved the extension of the school year for special education teacher aide Kelly Hartzel effective July 7 through August 15.

* Named Donna Nunamann as district treasurer for the 2025-26 school year.

* Approved a memorandum of agreement with the SCEA for the correction of salary stipend amounts to the CSEA contract.

* Approved a memorandum of agreement with the SCEA - Head Cooks according to the terms and conditions for the 2025-26 school year.

* Appointed Lauralee Brooks and Belinda Shepard as head cooks for the 2025-26 school year at salaries of $3,121 each per the SCEA contract.

* Approved a memorandum of understanding with the SCEA- Melissa Schoeffler, per stated terms and conditions for the upcoming school year.

* Approved a memorandum of agreement with the STA- Farolyn Clapper, RN, according to the stated terms and conditions for the 2025-256 school year.

* Approved summer curriculum development work for Ashley Hannan at the curriculum hourly rate per the STA contract.

* Added Stephen Usher, certified with degree, to the SCS substitute list.

* Approved an agreement with Bassett Hospital for student/athlete physical exams for the 2025-26 school year.