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APPROVED MINUTES PROPOSED JANUARY 20, 2005 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF EDUCATION of the of the SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Held in the Senior High School, Room 11 Conklin, New York, County of Broome
MEMBERS Mrs. Janice Young PRESENT: Mr. John Finch, Jr. Mrs. Alicia Bishop Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May Mrs. Julia Bowers Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton Mrs. Susan Pollock
ABSENT: Mrs. Christine Moriarty (personal) Mr. Rusty Storm (personal)
ALSO Mr. Richard Stank, Interim Superintendent PRESENT: Mrs. Dawn Shannon, Assistant Superintendent Ms. Irina Pecheny, Central Business Office Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist Mr. Joseph Busch, Superintendent, Broome-Tioga BOCES Mr. John Paske, Executive Director of the Broome-Tioga School Boards Association and Association of Chief School Administrators Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal Mr. Charles Hutchinson, High School Assistant Principal ` Ms. Mary Frances Charsky, Donnelly Principal Mrs. Joanne Simpson, Brookside Principal Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics Ms. Maureen Kline, Director of Special Services (CSE) Mrs. Kathy Hattala, English Teacher, High School, SVTA Representative Mrs. Maggie Kosik, Supervisor, District-Based Classes, BOCES Mrs. Mary Rader, History of the District CPR Subcommittee 1 resident, 19 students
Mrs. Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the salute to the American flag.
RECORD OF ATTENDANCE – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, to accept into record the attendance for the January 20, 2005 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Middle School Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Middle School Word of the Month – "Tolerant – Accepting people and opinions that are different from your own."
APPROVAL OF MINUTESMrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2005 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Superintendent's Search – Dr. Busch gave an update on the Superintendent's search. Dr. Busch reviewed the New York State School Board Association advertisement, the Board priorities, the responses to the Vacancy Announcement, important dates coming up, what other meetings will be needed and committees to be set up to interview candidates.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Mr. Finch made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the Board acknowledge receipt of the December financial reports. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #1 (Agenda Items) – No Comments
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Stank Presentation – Mr. Paske gave a presentation on the consolidation report. Mr. Paske reviewed the study participants, the questions asked in the study, the major findings and opportunities, and the next steps. Mr. Paske asked the Board for input by February 1 on their general reactions to the study, priority areas for examination in the short- and long-term, and thoughts on the governance structure that should be used to facilitate further discussions of the study. Mr. Stank asked that Board members respond to him by January 28 if they have any input. Mrs. Pflanz-May stated that she would like the District to see what other services they could utilize through BOCES that they are not using now. Mrs. Pollock stated that it was a good study, that it weighed cost savings vs. educational outcomes. Mrs. Pollock talked about facilities managing, combining heating and supplies, sharing equipment. Mrs. Hamilton stated that the highest cost is health insurance and this needs to be looked at. Mrs. Hamilton also talked about special education and stated that if any changes are made to this program, it has to be kept in mind that the students still need to pass the exams. Mrs. Young stated that the suggestion is to look at consolidating services, how can we consolidate and do things more effectively. Mrs. Hamilton suggested that someone be brought in from the outside, such as Lonnie Palmer, Director of Advisory Solutions, NYSSBA, to help us.
Driver Education Instructor – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that Hugh Baird be appointed Driver Education Instructor for the spring 2005 program, at no expense to the District, effective January 21, 2005. Mrs. Pollock commented that it is great to be having this program again, that we should always have a driver education program. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Administrator Internships – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Betta Borelli and Holly Brozzetti Fuller be approved as Administrative Interns. They will continue their teaching responsibilities and will serve three hours daily as interns. Mrs. Young commented that they will make wonderful administrators. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Teacher Stipend – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that Lorraine Buckley receive an $83.33 per day stipend for three extra Living Environment classes that she will be teaching daily due to the leave of absence of Megan Cleary. Megan will be cleared to work part-time and will cover her morning classes effective January 20, 2005. Lorraine will receive this stipend until Megan Cleary is able to return to work full-time. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
School Tax Reimbursement – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following school tax refund be approved: Payable To Tax Map Assessment Change Amount Gerald T. Derrick 211.00-1-1 From $210,000 with $545.38 235 Burts Road star enhancement to Kirkwood, NY 13795 $189,000 with star enhancement Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Instructional Reimbursement – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that the retirement of Janet Scarinzi, Senior High Business Teacher, be accepted with regret after 30 years of dedicated service to the District, effective July 1, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that an emergency conditional appointment be approved of the following long-term substitute teacher, at the Middle School, during Stacy DiRenzoÕs (Math Teacher) leave of absence, to begin January 10, through March 18, 2005, at a $134.96 per diem with no sick days or personal days. Craig Jefferson Non-Certified PhD, Biostatics; MS, Statistics; BS, Math Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon Correction Salary (Hourly Rate) – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following correction in hourly rate be approved: Christina Wettstone Long-Term Substitute School Nurse $13.36/hour Effective January 10, 2005 Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Substitute Teacher Aide – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Ralph Fuller, at a rate of $6.50 per hour, effective January 21, 2005, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Substitute Teachers 2004-05 – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check: Erin Shannon Effective 1/21/05 Non-Certified: 56 Credit hours (end of semester, 75 credit hours/Music Ed/ Marywood University Joseph Schiere Effective 1/21/05 Non-Certified: BA/Vocational Teacher Prep/ SUNY Oswego Amy Wolf Effective 1/21/05 Non-Certified: BA/English/Binghamton University MA/Adolescent Ed/Binghamton Univ. Kathryn Davis Effective 1/21/05 Non-Certified: BS/Biology/St. John Fisher Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mr. Finch, that Judy Boyle, Teacher Aide, Donnelly, be granted an unpaid family leave of absence from February 1, 2005, through May 1, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon provided the Board with a booklet on District initiatives involving parents in the school community. Mrs. Shannon reported that the 8th grade ELA testing is completed, the 8th grade science and high school Regents exams will be held next week and 4th grade ELA testing will be held the first week in February.
SVTA Representative – No Report SVESSA Representative – No Report Student Council Representative – No Report
CORRESPONDENCE – None
COMMITTEE REPORTSLegislative Committee – No Report Health Committee – No Report New Board Member Committee – No Report Committee on Public Relations – No Report School to Work Committee – No Report Strategic Planning Committee – No Report Chem Free After Prom Committee – No Report
VOICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORS – Ms. Charsky reported that the students are happy to be back after the holiday break. Donnelly held their 3rd grade musical on January 19. The Literacy Teams are working hard in the schools.
Mrs. Simpson reported that the 4th grade ELA testing is coming up. DARE graduation was held last week. Mrs. Simpson also reported on some of the activities that parents are working on – a dance and a literary night.
Mr. Daniels commented on the sense of community the students at SV have. Mrs. Perry's entrepreneurship class recently donated $150 dollars, made from the profits of baking projects, to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). Paul Gould has been invited to speak at the NYS Child Abuse Prevention Conference in April.
Mr. Wilson stated that with all the weather cancellations the paper schedules for the winter sports season are not any good. For the latest schedules, the STAC website should be checked. The winter sports season senior nights have started. Mr. Wilson reported on the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Wrestling Tournament.
Mrs. Kline talked about the number of students classified at SV. The consolidation study states that in 2003-04 SV had 15% (the District records show 14% in 2003-04). Mrs. Kline reported that the number of students currently classified is 12.8%.
OLD BUSINESS – Mrs. Rader reported on behalf of the History of the District CPR Subcommittee. The committee will be meeting next week to go over the 1st part of the history book that Gail Goldberg has been working on. The committee went through a lot of the pictures to try to put names with the faces.
NEW BUSINESS – None
Newspaper Clippings: Wrestling – STAC Tournament, Dennis Godbout wins a tournament title; Championship – Scott Dayton (CV) dec. Garrett Morabito; Consolations – Kyle Weaver (Oweg0) pinned Jordan Rozboril Fund-raisers teach lesson in power of giving – Rebecca Dibble collecting items to make health kits for the Tsunami victims. Benefit to aid brothers – benefit for Joseph and Austin Hardy, Conklin residents, to be held February 6. Wrestling – January 7 Rotary Tournament, SV team score 22. Second-half run helps SV boys beat Forks easily – SV 63, CF 45. Wrestling – January 8 Rotary Tournament, SV team score 74. Attendance officer honored – John Dancesia awarded the 2004 Broome County Emergency Medical Services Instructor of the Year Award. Girls basketball – WP 39, SV 30. Wrestling – STAC standings, SV 4th in Central Division. Volleyball – SV 3, CF 0. SV appoints administrator – Michael Melamed appointed interim assistant superintendent. Boys basketball – State Rankings, SV honorable mention in Class B, Section 4. Girls basketball – Seton 53, SV 30. Boys basketball – Seton 54, SV 52, pictures of David Blakney and Bill Reardon. Boys bowling – SV 7, Owego 0. Girls bowling – SV 7, Owego 0. STAC wrestling tournament – top four seeds in each weight class – 103: Garrett Morabito, 2; 160: Dennis Godbout, 4; 275: Jordon Rozboril, 4. Boys basketball – Shager caps SV's comeback victory, SV 47, WP 46. STAC championships quarterfinals – SV team score 28 ½. Finding support in Bible groups – SV one of six schools hosting a Bible group, Dave Daniels quoted in article. Wrestling – CF 45, SV 24. Boys bowling – Windsor 7, SV 0. Girls bowling – SV 7, Windsor 0. Volleyball – SV 3, Norwich 0.
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC #2 (Non-Agenda Items) – Mrs. Rader stated that the driver education program should be advertised so that parents and students know about it. Mrs. Rader asked how the program could be given at no cost to the District. Mrs. Young replied that it is paying for itself. Mrs. Rader suggested that a list of the Board presentations be advertised in the school newspaper and the Country Courier so that residents know about them.
Mrs. Hamilton reported on the BTSBA dinner she attended with Mrs. Moriarty.
A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held on January 28 to benefit the Chem Free After Prom Party.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel, and negotiations. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses) At 8:05 p.m. the Board recessed. At 8:20 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session. At 8:34 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
Diane M. Kalmen School District Clerk
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