The Mount Markham Board of Education met Tuesday night to discuss new business.
The meeting began with a presentation from the Mt. Markham FFA Club. The FFA showcased a skit they had written for FFA competition Agricultural Issues Forums where they played out a possible scenario between Farm Owners and Distributors.
The presentation was an enlightening explanation of the benefits of choosing a USDA certified slaughterhouse and the benefits of choosing a non-certified slaughterhouse. MMCSD Superintendent Joe D'Apice thanked the FFA for the presentation saying, "You all did a great job. We learned a lot.’’
Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Superintendent Sandra Sherwood spoke with the Board about the BOCES Administrative Budget. The total Administrative Costs are projected to be $1,525,465, representing a 12.81% increase.
The Board of Education Budget is expected to rise from $109,350 to $113,458. The District Superintendent’s Budget is expected to increase from $326,156 to $344,624, a 6% increase.
The Central Administration Budget is expected to rise from $276,292 to $284,818. The Business Administration Budget is expected to go from $611,179 to $755,051.
Transfer charges are decreasing $29,284 to $27,500. Post-Employment Health Costs are increasing from $2,207,341 to $2,460,000.
The Administration budget is increasing from $3,639,602 to $3,985,465. The RWADA Administrative and Capital Charges for the 2023-24 Budget is increasing to $2,226,870 from $1,513,539.
The BOCES Annual meeting is scheduled for March 30. The BOCES Budget Vote and BOE Elections are scheduled for April 19.
Sherwood gave a presentation on the Youth Summit Action Plan and congratulated Mary Kline for being named Outstanding Educator by the Genesis Group.
D'Apice thanked…