Board approves third‑party workers’ comp administrator, settlement with bus contractor and upholds three discipline appeals

The Utica City School District board approved multiple formal actions at the meeting.

Appointment of workers' compensation administrator: The board read a resolution stating that the district issued an RFP on Feb. 6 for third‑party administrators and received three proposals on March 5; after evaluation and reference checks the committee recommended NCA Comp, Inc. The resolution authorizes the superintendent to execute a contract with NCA Comp, Inc. to commence July 1, 2024. A motion to appoint NCA Comp, Inc. was made, seconded and carried by voice vote.

Settlement with Durham School Services: The board considered a proposed settlement and release to resolve a dispute with Durham School Services concerning compliance with the student‑transportation contract for 2023–24. The resolution approved the proposed settlement in final form subject to counsel's review and authorized the interim superintendent or designee to execute necessary documents; the motion carried.

Student discipline appeals: The board heard three appeals of superintendent disciplinary decisions taken under section 3214 of the New York Education Law. For each appeal the board reviewed the record, called for motions and held roll call votes. The clerk called the roll and members answered (recorded names included Cooper, Dawes, Hobacka Jr., Newpe/Taneil Noope and Padula) and the board upheld the superintendent's disciplinary decisions for student 1, student 2 and student 3.

The meeting record shows the board followed standard motion, second, and roll‑call procedures for these formal actions; text of contracts, settlement terms and the disciplinary records were referenced as on the record but the meeting minutes do not include confidential student details.