CLYMER, N.Y. — During a regular business meeting on Feb. 15, members of the Clymer Central School Board approved a series of personnel and action items, including the hire of a school social worker, 2023 spring coaches and a joint flag football agreement with Sherman and Panama central schools.
Kiaya Bensink was approved as assistant modified boys basketball coach with a stipend of $2,000.
Elizabeth Harrison was added to the non-certified substitute list. Non-certified subs at CCS earn $14.20 per hour.
Nichole Damcott was approved as school social worker for a four-year probationary period starting on Feb. 16, 2023, and ending on Feb. 15, 2027. Her salary for 2022-23 will be $41,700 (step 1).
The following spring coaches were also appointed:
• Dan White — varsity baseball, $3,935
• Bob Newton — jayvee baseball, $3,500
• Chris Wakefield — modified baseball, $2,800
• Dave Bodamer — varsity softball, $3,935
• Breanna Summers — jayvee softball, $3,500
• Madalyn Bowen — modified softball, $2,800
• Irv King — track, $3,935
• Ray Shrout — track, $3,935
Also approved were updated policies on AEDs in Public School Facilities, Budget Planning and Development, School District Budget Hearing and Budget Adoption.
These documents are available online at www.clymercsd.org under the BoardDocs menu.
A 2023-24 instructional calendar and monthly internal claims audit report were also approved.
Board members approved a joint Clymer-Sherman-Panama combined girls flag football team agreement for the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent Beth Olson said the district continues to look for more athletic opportunities for students.
Additionally, the district is accepting nominating petitions for an open board seat for a five-year term expiring on June 30, 2028. The seat is currently held by Dave Maleski.
Petitions are available in the district office at CCS. A signature is required upon pickup.
Nominating petitions must be filed with Stephanie Leek, district clerk, no later than April 17 at 5 p.m.
The next school board meeting is scheduled for March 8 at 6 p.m.
