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APPROVED MINUTES PROPOSED JANUARY 6, 2005 MINUTES SPECIAL 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: Mrs. Christine Moriarty Mrs. Alicia Bishop (arrived at 7:15 p.m., personal) Mrs. Donna Pflanz-May Mrs. Julia Bowers Mr. Rusty Storm Mrs. Eleanor Hamilton Mrs. Susan Pollock
ABSENT: Mr. John Finch, Jr. (personal)
ALSO Mr. Richard Stank, Interim Superintendent PRESENT: Mrs. Dawn Shannon, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Mark Gorgos, Legal Advisor to the Board Ms. Diane Kalmen, School District Clerk Mr. Jim Hull, Public Information Specialist Mr. David Daniels, High School Principal Ms. Maureen Kline, Director of Special Services (CSE) Mr. Joel Wilson, Director of Health, P.E. and Athletics Ms. Debbie Merrell, Math Teacher, High School Mr. George Basler, Press & Sun-Bulletin Mr. Mike Chacanaco, Country Courier 2 residents, 2 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. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, to accept into record the attendance for the January 6, 2005 Special Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – Mrs. Young read the Brookside Character Education Word of the Month – "Self-Control (including patience)."
APPROVAL OF MINUTESMrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2004 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
VOICE OF THE PUBLIC – Mrs. Luann Parkhurst provided the Board with a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Paske in December requesting that 5th grade students at Cedarhurst be allowed to go on a field trip to Philadelphia. Fundraising would be done to pay for the trip. Mr. Stank asked about the cost for the teachers and chaperones, and what would happen if a child could not afford the trip. Mrs. Parkhurst replied that the teachers would get complimentary tickets and the PTA will cover the cost if a child cannot afford the trip. Mr. Stank asked what fundraisers were being scheduled. Mrs. Parkhurst replied that she has just started looking into the fundraising, and there will be a bottle/can drive on January 21 and Gertrude Hawk candy bars will be sold. Mrs. Shannon reported on the questions Mr. Paske was looking into regarding the trip: transportation of the students to the school, contractual obligations for teachers with the trip being from 7 am – 5 pm, the distance of the trip, and equitability between the schools for trips. Mrs. Young stated that the Board will discuss the trip and provide Mrs. Parkhurst with an answer in the next week.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mr. Stank Special Education Recommendations – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the Susquehanna Valley Board of Education: * Authorize the 1 service recommended on CSE list dated November 10, 2004. * Authorize the 21 services recommended on CSE list dated December 1, 2004. * Authorize the 1 service recommended on CSE list dated December 7, 2004. * Authorize the 18 services recommended on CSE list dated December 8, 2004. * Authorize the 19 services recommended on CSE list dated December 15, 2004. * Authorize the 4 services recommended on CPSE list dated December 10, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that Gary Priscott, Senior High School Teacher, be granted a paternity leave of absence on December 3, 6-8, 2004. He will use sick time and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (7 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that Kelly Dyson, Brookside Music Teacher, be granted a maternity leave of absence effective May 11, 2005, through an anticipated date of December 12, 2005. She will use sick time, sick day bank, and Family and Medical Leave. Mrs. Pflanz-May asked about maternity leaves and how much time someone can take off. Mr. Stank and Mr. Gorgos explained the time someone can take off, including Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Moriarty made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that Sandra Beamer, Computer Lab Aide, Brookside, be granted an unpaid medical leave of absence effective January 4, 2005, through an anticipated date of February 14, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that Meggan Olds, Senior High School Teacher, be granted a maternity leave of absence effective April 5, 2005, through an anticipated date of September 5, 2005. She will use sick time, personal days, and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
2004-05 Winter Varsity Coach – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following winter 2004-05 coaching appointment be approved: 2004-05 Level & Sport Coach Began School Year Salary Assistant Modified BoysÕ Swim Richard Price 2004-05 1st Year As Per Contract Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Interim Assistant Superintendent – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that be it RESOLVED, that Michael Melamed be appointed Interim Assistant Superintendent of the Susquehanna Valley Central School District, at the rate of $375 per day for days actually worked, with an effective starting date of January 10, 2005, and that the President of the Board of Education is authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Mr. Melamed confirming the terms of the appointment. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that Shannon Hogan, Cedarhurst Elementary Teacher, be granted a maternity leave of absence effective April 24, 2005, through an anticipated date of June 24, 2005. She will use sick time, sick day bank, and Family and Medical leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Instructional Resignation – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the resignation of Ronda Roaring, Middle School French Teacher, be accepted effective February 6, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute Teacher – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved pending fingerprint and background clearance of Ale Diagne as long-term substitute LOTE teacher at the Middle School, due to the resignation of Ronda Roaring, to begin February 7, 2005, for the 2004-05 school year, at a $179.95 per diem with no sick days or personal days. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Student Health Services – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that a $1,939.47 invoice for 13 SV resident students receiving health services from the Chenango Fords CSD ($149.19 per student) be approved for payment. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that Sandra Morgan, Middle School Math Teacher, be granted a family leave of absence effective approximately January 17, 2005, for an anticipated ten consecutive days, to care for her daughter. She will use sick time and Family and Medical Leave. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the medical leave of absence be approved of Megan Cleary, Science Teacher, High School, through January 20, 2005, pending medical documentation. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT – Mrs. Shannon Long-Term Substitute Teacher Aide – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bishop, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Deborah Weir as a long-term substitute teacher aide, assignment at the Middle School, at a rate of $6.92 per hour, effective January 3, 2005, through the 2004-05 school year, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Substitute Teachers 2004-05 – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following emergency conditional substitute teacher appointments be approved for the 2004-05 school year pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check: Jill Seymour Effective 1/7/05 Non-Certified: BS/Elem. Ed./SUNY Cortland Katie Dedrick Effective 1/7/05 Non-Certified: BS/Social Studies/Keuka College Mark Allen Effective 1/7/05 Non-Certified: Degree in Progress/SUNY Cortland Katherine Pearlmutter Effective 1/7/05 Non-Certified: BS/Human Dev./SUNY Binghamton Tanya Riley Effective 1/7/05 Non-Certified: BA/Psychology/Buffalo State MS/Criminal Justice/Florida State Jennifer Pawol Effective 1/7/05 Non-Certified: BFA/Fine Arts Painting/Pratt Inst. MFA in Progress/Hunter College Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Custodian – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the second provisional appointment be approved of Robert Dent, Custodian, currently assigned to the High School, at a rate of $7.43 per hour, effective December 24, 2004. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Lifeguard – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the following lifeguard appointment be approved, at $6.50 per hour, effective January 7, 2005: Caitlin Cox. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Food Service Helper – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Crystal Hampton as Food Service Helper, currently assigned at Brookside, at a rate of $6.41 per hour, effective January 7, 2005, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Cook – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the appointment be approved of Michelle Smith as Cook, currently assigned at Brookside, at a rate of $7.75 per hour, effective January 3, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Cook Manager – Mrs. Pflanz-May made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pollock, that the appointment be approved of Pamela Fellin as Cook Manager, currently assigned at Brookside, at a rate of $9.91 per hour, effective January 3, 2005. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Substitute Teacher/Teacher Aide 2004-05 – Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that the following emergency conditional appointments be approved, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check, both effective January 7, 2005: Stanley Whalen Sub Teacher Non-Certified: BS/Elem. Ed./SUNY Oswego. Sub Teacher Aide at the rate of $6.50 per hour Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Leave of Absence – School Nurse – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, that Beverly Mackie, School Nurse, Donnelly, be granted a paid medical leave of absence from January 4, 2005, anticipated through the end of the 2004-05 school year. She will use sick time, personal days, and the Family/Medical Leave Act. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Long-Term Substitute School Nurse – Mrs. Hamilton made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Pflanz-May, that the emergency conditional appointment be approved of Christina Wettstone as long-term substitute school nurse, at a rate of $14.31 per hour, effective January 10, 2005, pending fingerprint clearance and criminal background check. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
Mrs. Shannon stated that the Middle School is gearing up for the 8th grade ELA test.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT REPORT – No Report
Voice of the administrators – Mr. Wilson reported that the JV Boys Basketball team took first place in the Cortland Tournament.
Mr. Daniels stated that everything is going well at the High School.
Mrs. Kline reported that they are working on the special education plans for the 8th grade ELA test. A meeting with Suzanne Jackson, Dept. of Quality Assurance, SED, is being held on Tuesday, January 11.
Mr. Stank reported that the presentation on the consolidation report will be held at the January 20 Board meeting. Mr. Stank asked that Board members review the report and provide any questions they have to Karen Mullins by January 18.
Mrs. Hamilton reported that Lance Cpl. Brandon Sunderlin paid a visit to his brother Seth Heinz and Seth's fellow students in Mrs. Kane's classroom on December 21, 2004. Lance Cpl. Sunderlin talked to the students about his recent tour of duty in Afghanistan, and about his upcoming duty in Iraq. Mrs. Hamilton reported on the sr. citizen dinner she attended at the Middle School on December 21.
Correspondence – Mrs. Pflanz-May sent a congratulations card to Gabrielle Xlander for being appointed vice chair of the Broome County Youth Bureau's Advisory Board, and a sympathy card to Mary Frances Charsky on the passing of her father.
Mrs. Pflanz-May reported that Jamilynn Poletto was named an Academic All-Star on WBNG-TV. Mrs. Pflanz-May read the newspaper clippings. Boys bowling – SV 7, ME 0. Girls bowling – SV 7, ME 0. Volleyball – CV 3, SV 0, Long rally caps CV's sweep, picture of Krystal Burford and Renee Storti. Stank to lead SV schools – Richard T. Stank serving as Interim Superintendent. Girls basketball – Windsor 53, SV 44. Past All-Metro Football Teams – Dustin Wilson, Isaac Standish, 1999; Jeff Paske, 1994. Student named board's vice chair – Gabriella Xlander appointed vice chair of the Broome County Youth Bureau's Advisory Board, Paul Gould quoted. Schools prep for new state exams, Grade 3-8 pupils to be tested in English and Math – parents Holly Finch and Michelle Gorman and Cedarhurst Principal Robert Callahan quoted. STAC Fall Academic All Stars – Matthew Stopper, Cross Country; Renee Coe, Cross Country; Kristin Beylo, Cheerleading; Todd Antonetti, Football; Keith Christiansen, Golf; Joel Patch, Soccer; Jamilynn Poletto, Soccer; Marie Bieber, Swimming; Jennifer Work, Tennis. Volleyball – JC 3, SV 1. Marine's visit thrills SV pupils, Vestal grad gets new pen pals – Lance Cpl. Brandon Sunderlin visits Cedarhurst. Boys bowling – UE 5, SV 2. Girls bowling – SV 7, UE 0. Wrestling – Owego 30, SV 26. Chemist had brief career in pro football, Charsky recalled as gentle, giving – Stephen Charsky, father of Donnelly Principal Mary Frances Charsky and volunteer at Donnelly, passes away. Boys basketball – SV 68, CV 63. Girls basketball – CV 40, SV 35. Assistant super to leave post – Dawn Shannon, assistant superintendent of the Susquehanna Valley Central School District, is leaving to take a position with BOCES. Acceptance or rejection? –Tier high school seniors feel stress of college applications, Matt Stopper and Colleen Gabriel quoted and shown in picture. Past Top Athletes – Past winners of the Press & Sun-Bulletin's Athlete of the Year: 1998 Barb Cook, softball, basketball; 1979 Tom Yelverton, track. Teachers tell their funniest tales – so go ahead, laugh a little – Kara Howell, 4th grade teacher at Brookside, tells one of her stories. Boys basketball – Cortland Tournament – Oneonta 57, SV 52. Boys basketball – Cortland Tournament – Dryden 63, SV 55. Girls basketball – JC 66, SV 56. Wrestling – Oxford Duals wrestling tournament, SV comes in 5th place. Pupils participate in holiday art show – students from Brookside, Cedarhurst and Donnelly have artwork on display at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center: Brookside – Holly Manchester, Ellie Olsen, Jordyn Williams, John Gage, Kory Chamberlain, Troy Palmer, and Kaylyn Knewasser; Cedarhurst – Jessica Lord, Kelsey Dunn, Hannah Merrell, Perri Clifford, Michael Evans, Christine Parkhurst, and Michael Christian; Donnelly – Joey Toman, Tianna Katusha, Chris Marcello, Dallas Rockwell, Nathaniel Rose, Kaylee Smith, and Christina Waite. Boys bowling – SV 7, Binghamton 0. Girls bowling – SV 7, Binghamton 0. STAC standing - Boys bowling 1st place, girls bowling 1st place in Central Division. STAC boys basketball averages – Bill Reardon 13.0, Joel Patch 12.9. Girls basketball – SV 66, Forks 26.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Mrs. Bowers made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hamilton, that the Board of Education meet in Executive Session to discuss negotiations and personnel. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses) At 7:47 p.m. the Board recessed. At 8:08 p.m. the Board met in Executive Session. At 8:40 p.m. the Board returned to Regular Session.
The Strategic Plan Committee gave a report to the Board.
Compensation – Mrs. Bishop made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Moriarty, to approve compensation for 23.5 unused vacation days at the rate of $400 per day for Dawn M. Shannon. Upon poll vote the motion was approved. (7 yeses, 1 no) (Bishop, yes; Pflanz-May, yes; Bowers, yes; Moriarty, yes; Storm, no; Hamilton, yes; Pollock, yes; Young, yes)
The Board discussed the field trip for 5th graders at Cedarhurst. The trip is approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN – Mrs. Pollock made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Bowers, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion was approved unanimously. (8 yeses)
There being no further business, Mrs. Young adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted,
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